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God Passes By

by Shoghi Effendi

this edition © Wilmette: Bahá'í Publishing Trust, 1971


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Introduction iii
Foreword xi

FIRST PERIOD
THE MINISTRY OF THE BÁB 1844-1853
Chapter I: The Birth of the Bábí Revelation 3
Declaration of the Báb's Mission-Enrollment of the Letters of the Living-The Báb's Pilgrimage to Mecca-The Báb's arrest and departure for Isfahán-The Báb's sojourn in Isfahán
Chapter II: The Báb's Captivity in Ádhirbayján 17
Significance of His captivity-His incarceration in Máh-Kú and Chihríq-His examination in Tabríz-His Writings-His Covenant-The conference of Badasht.
Chapter III: Upheavals in Mázindarán, Nayríz and Zanján 35
Highlights of the Mázindarán Upheaval-Outstanding features of the Nayríz Upheaval-Episodes associated with the Zanján Upheaval-The Seven Martyrs of Tihrán.
Chapter IV: The Execution of the Báb 49
Events preceding His death-Circumstances attending His martyrdom-Tributes paid to His memory-Parallel between His mission and that of Jesus Christ-Significance of His mission.
Chapter V: The Attempt on the Life of the Sháh and Its Consequences 61
Circumstances attending the attack on Násiri'd-Dín Sháh-Massacre of the Bábís in Tihrán-Rôle played by Bahá'u'lláh during the Báb's ministry-His arrest and imprisonment in the Síyáh-Chál-Arrest and martyrdom of Táhirih-Execution of prominent disciples of the Báb-Tributes paid to the heroism of the Bábís-Fate of the persecutors of the Báb and His disciples.

SECOND PERIOD
THE MINISTRY OF BAHÁ'U'LLÁH 1853-1892
Chapter VI: The Birth of The Bahá'í Revelation 89
Significance of the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh (reversed order?)-Circumstances attending its birth.
Chapter VII: Bahá'u'lláh's Banishment to `Iráq 104
His release from the Síyáh-Chál and departure for Baghdád (reversed order?)-Significance of His banishment-His residence in Baghdád prior to His withdrawal to Kurdistán-His two year retirement to Kurdistán.
Chapter VIII: Bahá'u'lláh's Banishment to `Iráq (Continued) 127
Enhancement of the prestige of the Bábí Community-Reformation of the morals of the Community-Increasing recognition of the position occupied by Bahá'u'lláh-Expansion of Bábí literature-Discomfiture of the enemies of the Faith-Bahá'u'lláh's departure from Baghdád.
Chapter IX: The Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh's Mission and His Journey to Constantinople 151
Significance of His Declaration-His departure from the Garden of Ridván-Incidents connected with His journey-His sojourn in Constantinople.
Chapter X: The Rebellion of Mírzá Yahyá and the Proclamation of Bahá'u'lláh's Mission in Adrianople 163
Repudiation by Mírzá Yahyá of the mission of Bahá'u'lláh-Proclamation of the Message of Bahá'u'lláh-His banishment to 'Akká.
Chapter XI: Bahá'u'lláh's Incarceration in Akká 183
Significance of His banishment to the Holy Land-Hardships suffered during the early years of His incarceration-Gradual relaxation of restrictions imposed upon Him.
Chapter XII: Bahá'u'lláh's Incarceration in Akká (Continued) 197
Fresh outbreak of persecutions in Persia-Sequel to the Proclamation of His mission in Adrianople-Revelation of the laws and ordinances of the Bahá'í Dispensation-Enunciation of fundamental principles underlying the Bahá'í Revelation.
Chapter XIII: Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh 221
Circumstances attending His passing-Fate of the enemies of the Faith during His ministry.

THIRD PERIOD
THE MINISTRY OF `Abdu'l-BAHÁ 1892-1921
Chapter XIV: The Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh 237
Its significance-Salient features of the Book of His Covenant-Rôle played by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during the ministry of His Father.
Chapter XV: The Rebellion of Mírzá Muhammad-`Alí 244
Accusations brought against 'Abdu'l-Bahá by the Covenant-breakers-Conduct of Mírzá Muhammad-'Alí and his associates-References by Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá to the Covenant-breakers.
Chapter XVI: The Rise and Establishment of the Faith in the West 252
References in Bahá'í sacred writings to the West and its future importance-Arrival of the first Western pilgrims in 'Akká-Early development of the Faith in North America
Chapter XVII: Renewal of `Abdu'l-Bahá's Incarceration 263
Machinations of the Covenant-breakers-Appointment of a Commission of Inquiry by Sultán 'Abdu'l-Hamíd-Activities of 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His incarceration-Investigations and recall of the Commission-Outbreak of the Young Turk Revolution and liberation of 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
Chapter XVIII: Entombment of the Báb's Remains on Mt. Carmel 273
Concealment of the remains and their final transportation to the Holy Land-Interment of the remains by 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
Chapter XIX: `Abdu'l-Bahá's Travels in Europe and America 279
His visits to Egypt (1st mention and 2nd mention)-His journeys to Europe (1st mention and 2nd mention)-His sojourn in the United States of America (1st mention and 2nd mention)-Highlights of His travels.
Chapter XX: Growth and Expansion of the Faith in East and West 295
Renewed persecutions in Persia-Construction of the first Mashriqu'l-Adhkár in 'Ishqábád-Consolidation of the Faith in the East, in Europe, and in the North American continent-The War of 1914-1918, and its effect on the Center of the Faith-Expansion of Bahá'í activities and opening of the Australian continent.
Chapter XXI: The Passing of `Abdu'l-Bahá 309
Events preceding His passing-His funeral-Significance of His ministry-Fate of the enemies during His ministry.

FOURTH PERIOD
THE INCEPTION OF THE FORMATIVE
AGE OF THE BAHÁ'Í FAITH 1921-1944
Chapter XXII: The Rise and Establishment of the Administrative Order 321
Its origins-Character of the Formative Period-Nature of the Administrative Order-Attacks on the Administrative Order-Features of the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá-Beginnings of the Administrative Order-Local Assemblies-National Assemblies-National Committees-Bahá'í Constitutions-Incorporation of Bahá'í Assemblies-Bahá'í Endowments-The institution of the Hazíratu'l-Quds-Summer Schools-Youth and other activities-Contact established with humanitarian organizations and government authorities-Consolidation of Bahá'í institutions in the Holy Land-Erection of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár in Wilmette, Ill.
Chapter XXIII: Attacks on Bahá'í Institutions 354
Seizure of the keys of the Tomb of Bahá'u'lláh by the Covenant-breakers-Seizure of the House of Bahá'u'lláh in Baghdád by the Shí'ahs-Persecution of the Faith and suppression of its institutions in Russia-Repressive measures against Bahá'í institutions in Germany-Restrictions imposed on Bahá'í institutions in Persia.
Chapter XXIV: Emancipation and Recognition of the Faith and Its Institutions 364
Formal divorce of the Faith from Islám in Egypt-Recognition of the independent status of the Faith at its world center-Assertion of the independence of the Faith by its followers in Persia-Official recognition of Bahá'í administrative institutions in the United States of America.
Chapter XXV: International Expansion of Teaching Activities 376
Enlargement of the limits of the Faith-Expansion of Bahá'í Literature-World-wide teaching activities of Martha Root-Conversion of Queen Marie of Rumania-Execution of the Seven Year Plan by the American Bahá'í Community.
Retrospect and Prospect 402




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