Qalandarcal-an-dar (ar as in Harry)Order of wandering dervishes often referred to in Persian literature. Their origin is obscure.
Qalyáncal-yonHubble-bubble pipe. Smoking-pipe which draws the smoke through water in an attached vase.
Qará-Guharkara-go-harOne of the two heavy chains by which Bahá’u’lláh was bound in the Black Pit of Ṭihrán.
Qárúncaw-roonThis individual and the keys to his treasures are mentioned in Qur’án 28:76 etc. He is identified by the commentators with the Korah of the Scriptures. His riches are proverbial; forty mules (or elsewhere, three hundred) were reportedly required to carry the keys to his treasure chambers.
Qaṣídiy-i-Varqá’íyyihcass-ee-day-yeh-var-
caw-ee-yeh“The Nightingale Ode,” reduced by Bahá’u’lláh to 127 verses and widely read among Arabic speaking Bahá’ís. This Arabic ode was revealed by Bahá’u’lláh in the mountains of Kurdistán. (GPB 123).
Qawlavayhco-la-vay[historian]
Qawthíyyihco-see-yehSermon by the Imám ‘Alí
Qayyúmguy-yoomSiyyid Káẓim’s reference to Bahá’u’lláh, the promised Ḥusayn, the second of the twin Manifestations which he foretold as imminent. (DB 41).
Qayyúm-i-Asmá also
Qayyúmu’l-Asmáguy-yoom-eh-a-smawThe Báb’s Commentary on the Súrih of Joseph (Qur’án 12). It was regarded by the Bábís as their Qur’án. The first of its 111 chapters was revealed by the Báb on His Declaration night in the presence of Mullá Ḥusayn. Ṭáhirih translated it into Persian. The fundamental purpose of this Book—“‘The first, the greatest, and mightiest of all books’ in the Bábí Dispensation”—was to forecast what Bahá’u’lláh would have to endure from His faithless brother. (GPB 23).
Qiblihkeb-lehPoint of Adoration; prayer-direction, toward which the faithful turn in prayer. The Most Holy Tomb of Bahá’u’lláh at Bahjí is the Heart and Qiblih of the Bahá’í world.” (GPB 110, 277).
Qibliy-i-‘Álamkeb-lay-eh-awl-amCenter of the universe; a title of the Sháh.
Quddúskod-doossLast of the 18 Letters of the Living, second only to the Báb in rank, identified with one of the “Messengers charged with imposture” (Qur’án 36:13) and one of the two “Witnesses” of St. John the Divine. (GPB 49; SAQ 64, 65).
Qur’áncore-onThe Reading; That which ought to be read. The Book revealed by Muḥammad, and called by Bahá’u’lláh the “unerring Book.” (G1. 221). It is said to have 55 special titles, including The Firm Handle, The Rope and The Bayán.
Qurbáncore-bawnSacrifice.
Qurrácore-rawIntoners. Those acquainted with the science of reading the Qur’án (‘ilmu’t-tajvíd).
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