When a Turkish man, living in Haifa, lost his position, he, his wife
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When in Bahá'í history
Haifa (today: Haifa, Israel)
When a Turkish man, living in Haifa, lost his position, he, his wife and children were in desperate need. They went to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for help and were naturally greatly aided. When the poor man became ill, again the Master stood ready to help. He provided a doctor, medicine and provisions to make him comfortable. When this man felt he was to die, he asked for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and called his children to him. 'Here', he told the children, 'is your father, who will take care of you when I am gone.'
One morning four small children arrived at the home of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and announced, 'We want our father.' The Master, hearing their voices, knew who they were. They shared their sorrow with Him -- their own father had died. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá brought them in and gave them drink, sweets and cakes. He then went with them to their home. Their announcement had been premature -- their father had merely fainted, but the next day he passed away. The Master arranged for the funeral and provided food, clothing and travel-tickets for the family to go to Turkey. His sympathetic heart was as wide as the universe.
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 66
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