Passages from the Writings explored with the friends at various gatherings…

June 29, 2017

Baha'u'llah's Life - Childhood & Youth Years


Childhood
  • Bahá'u'lláh’s father had an amazing dream about his Son
  • Bahá'u'lláh’s mother was so fascinated by Him
  • As a child, Baha’u’llah was a little short in stature
  • Bahá'u'lláh’s dream at a young age
  • Bahá'u'lláh's intelligence and perception as a child surpassed mature men
  • Bahá'u'lláh didn’t attend any schools
  • Seeing a puppet show at a young age and its marked effect on Bahá'u'lláh
Youth
  • Bahá'u'lláh became renowned for His learning when He was about thirteen years old
  • Bahá'u'lláh’s remarkable knowledge and sagacity during His youthful years was acknowledged in all gatherings of doctors and scholars
  • As a youth Bahá'u'lláh became well known for His unparalleled powers of exposition, yet He was courteous and non-argumentative
  • Bahá'u'lláh was keenly affected by and opposed to all manifestations of injustice
  • An example of Bahá'u'lláh’s great sagacity and insight as a youth
  • A mujtahid’s dream about Bahá'u'lláh during His youthful years – recalled by ‘Abdu’l-Baha
  • An example of how Bahá'u'lláh during His younger years chastised a famous religous leader for showing disrespect towards Christ