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• CHAPTER II: THE MISSION OF SIYYID KAZIM-I-RASHTI
  • His relations with Haji Siyyid Muhammad-Baqir-i-Rashti     19
  • His allusions to the Promised One     24
  • The anecdote of Shaykh Hasan-i-Zunuzi     25
    • a. Siyyid Kazim's visit to the Bab     25
    • b. The Bab's attendance at the teaching classes of Siyyid Kazim 27
    • c. The Bab's visit to the shrine of Imam Husayn     30
    • d. Shaykh Hasan's visit to Shiraz and Mah-Ku     30
    • e. His meeting with Baha'u'llah in Karbila     32
  • References to the Promised One in the works of Siyyid Kazim     33
  • The siege of Karbila     35
  • The allusions of Siyyid Kazim to his unfaithful disciples     36
  • The account related by Shaykh Abu-Turab     39
  • The exhortations of Siyyid Kazim to his disciples     40
  • The meeting of Siyyid Kazim with the Arab shepherd     43
  • Death of Siyyid Kazim     45
  
  

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• CHAPTER II: THE MISSION OF SIYYID KAZIM-I-RASHTI
  
  
     
  1. His relations with Haji Siyyid Muhammad-Baqir-i-Rashti     19    

     Sent Mullá Husayn-i-Bushrú'í to Siyyid (and then to Mirzá 'Askarí) after being plotted against by Siyyid Ibráhím-i-Qazvíní and other slanderers/enemies.
     
     Mullá Husayn impressed the Siyyid and won support for Kázim & his mission-- afterwards, he refused compensation for his visit.

  2. His allusions to the Promised One     24    

     Described Promised One as being in midst, young, noble lineage, descendant of Prophet, having unparalleled innate knowledge. Many thought it was Kázim.

  3. The anecdote of Shaykh Hasan-i-Zunuzi     25
        

     Prayed to determine if Siyyid Kázim was Promised One

     • a. Siyyid Kazim's visit to the Bab     25    

       Hasan went to Báb's house with Kázim who had drink in silver cup (against Islám)

     • b. The Bab's attendance at the teaching classes of Siyyid Kazim 27    

       Kázim pointed to Báb in crowd when making analogy but couldn't reveal His name. Hasan was awed by Him, but couldn't resolve the mystery at the time.

     • c. The Bab's visit to the shrine of Imam Husayn     30    

       Báb moved pilgrims to tears with His devotions. Báb set his heart aflame, but he couldn't approach Him. Later heard of Youth from Shíráz, knew it was Báb.

     • d. Shaykh Hasan's visit to Shiraz and Mah-Ku     30    

       Followed Báb to Mecca & Medina. Transcribed His commentaries at Máh-Kú. Báb shared Surih of Joseph with him. Said he should go to Karbilá, think of Him when he meets Bahá'u'lláh, convey His loving devotion to Him, & not waver in his task.

     • e. His meeting with Baha'u'llah in Karbila     32
        

     Suffered by Shaykhís, married, was charged meeting Bahá'u'lláh, but was told to wait in proclaiming His mission. Became detached from all earthly concerns.

  4. References to the Promised One in the works of Siyyid Kazim     33    

     Alluded to Bahá'u'lláh and Báb: wrote he feared the people harming Him.

  5. The siege of Karbila     35    

     Kázim's enemies plotted to destroy him--evicted Ottoman official for revenues - Ottomans asked Kázim to warn them and did persuade them until superstitious ignored him-only Kázim's house would be safe-they massacred even in Imám Husayn's shrine-22 people trampled to get in to Kázim's house. Wrath of God.

  6. The allusions of Siyyid Kazim to his unfaithful disciples     36    

     Described Qá'im as free of bodily defects--referred to vain disciples who didn't hear

  7. The account related by Shaykh Abu-Turab     39    

     3 disciples (One-eyed, obese, skinny) plotted leadership. Kázim said Hájí Mirza Karím Khán, antichrist of Bábí Revelation, best judge of book 'Guidance to the Ignorant'. Warned disciples not to be swayed by them-- they would feel gnawing remorse.

  8. The exhortations of Siyyid Kazim to his disciples     40    

     Told them to scatter to find Promised One, told to be patient, persistent, and steadfast.
     
     After 1st trumpet blast (Báb), 2nd would sound (Bahá'u'lláh) and begin Day of Glory.

  9. The meeting of Siyyid Kazim with the Arab shepherd     43    

     In shepherd's dream Muhammad told him to meet Siyyid, tell him will soon die--soon after will Truth be made manifest--said it should be comfort to disciples.

  10. Death of Siyyid Kazim     45   

      Died as in prophecy--Shaykhí doctrine spread all over Persia-100,000 in Iraq alone.

1. Was attacked by enemies
2. Sent Mullá Husayn to gain support from religious leaders

1. Met and knew the Báb
2. Hinted to Báb being in their presence

1. Ottoman authorities warned people of Karbilá
2. Only those who were in Siyyid Kázim's house were safe

1. Told them to scatter to look for Promised One
2. Told them to be patient and steadfast

1. Báb made His claim
2. Hájí Mirza Karím Khán tried to take power