The Bábis were in a pitiful state
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When in Bahá'í history
The Bábis were in a pitiful state. They were shattered, disheartened, grief stricken and bitter from the king’s persecutions. Bloodstained and bedraggled they followed Bahá’u’lláh to Bagdad, not knowing what else to do. He received them all with boundless love and gently revived them with His tender words. Hope blossomed once again.
Source: Ruhi Book 1
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: love).
Discuss this story
For adults
- What stands out about Bahá'u'lláh's response in this account?
- What in your own life does this story bring to mind?
- Where do you see hope appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
For teens
- If you were in Bahá'u'lláh's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about hope?
Reflection
- Sit quietly for a moment after reading. What does this story stir in you?
- Take one line from this story and let it stay with you today.
- What in this account feels timely? What feels timeless?
Comprehension quiz
Which source is "The Bábis were in a pitiful state" drawn from?
What period of Bahá'í history does this story belong to?
Which historical figure is featured most prominently in this story?
Which virtue does this story most clearly illustrate?
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