ched the Mecca of his longing. For some time he tarried there, in the
presence of Baha'u'llah, after which he was commanded to leave, with
Jinab-i-Mirza Ja'far-i-Yazdi, and promulgate the Faith. He returned to
Persia and began to teach most eloquently, so that the glad tidings of the
Lord's advent resounded to the high heavens. In the company of Mirza
Ja'far he traveled everywhere, through cities flourishing and ruined,
spreading the good news that the Blessed Beauty was now manifest.

Once again, he returned to 'Iraq, where he was the center of every
gathering, and rejoiced his hearers. At all times, he gave wise counsel;
at all times he was consumed with the love of God.

When the believers were taken prisoner in 'Iraq and banished to Mosul,
Jinab-i-Zayn became their chief. He remained for some time in Mosul, a
consolation to the rest, working to solve their many problems. He would
kindle love in people's hearts, and make them kind to one another. Later
he asked for permission to attend upon Baha'u'llah; when this was granted
he arrived at the Prison and had the honor of entering the presence of his
Well-Beloved. He then busied himself with writing down the sacred verses,
and encouraging the friends. He was love itself to the emigrants, and
warmed the travelers' hearts. He never rested for a moment, and received
new grace and bounty every day, meanwhile taking down the Baha'i
Scriptures with faultless care.

From his early years till his last breath, this eminent man never failed
in service to the Manifestation. After the ascension he was consumed with
such grieving, such constant tears and anguish, that as the days passed
by, he wasted away. He remained faithful to the Covenant, and was a close
companion to this servant of the Light of the World, but he longed to rise
out of this life, and awaited his departure from day to day. At last,
serene and happy, rejoicing in the tidings of the Kingdom, he soared away
to that mysterious land. There he was loosed from every sorrow, and in the
gathering-place of splendors he was immersed in light.

Unto him be salutations and praise from the luminous Realm, and the glory
of the All-Glorious from the Concourse on high, and great joy in that
Kingdom which endures forever. May God provide him with an exalted station
in the Abha Paradise.

AZIM-I-TAFRISHI

This man of God came from the district of Tafri_sh_. He was detached from
the world, fearless, independent of ki