There was a time during his stay in 'Akká, when Fádil had been preoccupied with

There was a time during his stay in 'Akká, when Fádil had been preoccupied with the fate of his own father, a man who bore such hatred for the Bahá’ís that, when he learned of his son's involvement in the Faith, had issued a denial of Ibráhím as his son, swore never to mention his name again and took steps to cut him off from his considerable inheritance.

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One day as Fádil's thoughts were revolving around his father it occurred to him that he might, on his father's behalf, ask ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's pardon and forgiveness. Next day when he was seated before the Master an amazing thing took place that relieved Fádil's anxiety and bathed his spirits in warm assurances.

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'Abdu;l-Bahá, whose face was turned toward the window overlooking the sea, spoke these words, "Jináb-i-Fádil, because of your recognition and belief in the Cause of God, many souls will be drowned in the ocean of God's forgiveness and pardon".

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