Bibliography: BIB39870

Key	BIB39870
Reference type	Book Section
Title	Tablet of Fitnih (Tribulations) and Its Recipient, Shams-i Jahán
Book title	Lights of 'Irfán : Papers Presented at the ‘Irfán Colloquia and Seminars, 21
Author	Seddigh, Foad and Bahá'u'lláh
Year	2025
Publisher	'Irfán Colloquia ; Haj Mehdi Arjomand Memorial Fund
Place published	Evanston, IL
Abstract	Seddigh reviews the story and the poems of Princess Sháms-i Jahán – a grand-daughter of Fátḥ-i-‘Al í Sháh and an aunt of Náṣiri’d-Dín Sháh, who declared her belief in the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. The article also examines in depth Bahá’u’lláh’s Tablet of Fitnih, which prophesies a time of great trials and tests for humanity. The author highlights the esoteric language used in the tablet, discussing its references to cosmic disturbances (e.g., “the heavens of knowledge will be cleft asunder” and “resplendent suns will be darkened”). The chapter explores how Bahá’u’lláh’s warnings about spiritual tests and separations echo earlier religious prophecies, and includes a translation of the Tablet at the end of the article.
Language	English
Keywords	BAHA'U'LLAH. LAWH-I-FITNIH; SHAMS-I-JAHAN; BIOGRAPHY; TESTS
URL	https://irfancolloquia.org/lights21/
Pages	216–251
Section	7.