longing

3 stories where longing appears.

The Writings of the Báb

The Writings of the Báb were voluminous, and the rapidity with which, without study or premeditation, He composed elaborate commentaries, profound expositions or eloquent prayers was regarded as one of the proofs of His divine inspiration.

2 min

The Question at Brooklands

At the Brooklands aviation ground in September 1911, a young Hindu learning to fly asked 'Abdu'l-Bahá's friends who their visitor was. Told it was 'Abdu'l-Bahá, whose teachings he had studied, he went to meet Him.

4 min

A Glimpse Across the Moat

Pilgrims who had walked from Persia were refused entry to 'Akká and could only glimpse Bahá'u'lláh at a window from beyond the moat. Another pilgrim, Ustád Ismá'íl-i-Káshí, gazed for hours, but his sight was too weak to see His face.

5 min