The Merchant Who Left His Ledgers

*A retelling for children of the account of Husayn Effendi Tabrízí in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's **Memorials of the Faithful**, as given in **Bahá'í Chronicles**.*

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Husayn came from the city of Tabríz, in Persia. 'Abdu'l-Bahá wrote that he was filled with the love of God like a cup brimming over.

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While he was still young, Husayn left Persia and went to Greece, where he made his living as a merchant. One day he travelled from Greece to the port of Smyrna. There someone told him the glad news that a new Messenger of God had appeared. Husayn shouted aloud for joy.

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He left his accounts and his business behind and set out to find Bahá'u'lláh. He reached Him and, for some time, served Him as a trusted attendant and companion. Then he was directed to find a place to live in the city of Haifa.

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In Haifa, Husayn looked after the believers, and his home became a stopping place for Bahá'ís on their travels. He had a good nature and a fine character. He was friendly to friends and strangers alike, and kind to people of every nation.

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After Bahá'u'lláh passed away, Husayn stayed faithful and firm, and went on being a good friend to the believers. 'Abdu'l-Bahá wrote that he felt himself better off than the kings of the earth.

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His grave is in Haifa.

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*This is a retelling for children. For the fuller account, see ["Husayn Effendi Tabrízí"](/stories/bc-husayn-effendi-tabrizi).*

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