Mashhadi Fattah

arthra · 04-13-2011, 06:48 PM

Mashhadi Fattah

Mashhadi Fattah was personified spirit. He was devotion itself. Brother to Haji Ali-'Askar -- of the same pure lineage -- through the latter he came into the Faith. Like the twins, Castor and Pollux, the two kept together in one spot, and both were illumined with the light of belief.

In all things, the two were united as a pair; they shared the same certitude and faith, the same conscience, and made their way out of Adhirbayjan to Adrianople, emigrating at the same time. In every circumstance of their life, they lived as one individual; their disposition, their aims, their religion, character, behavior, faith, certitude, knowledge -- all were one. Even in the Most Great Prison, they were constantly together.

Mashhadi Fattah possessed some merchandise; this was all he owned in the world. He had entrusted it to persons in Adrianople, and later on those unrighteous people did away with the goods. Thus, in the pathway of God, he lost whatever he possessed. He passed his days, perfectly content, in the Most Great Prison. He was utter selflessness; from him, no one ever heard a syllable to indicate that he existed. He was always in a certain corner of the prison, silently meditating, occupied with the remembrance of God; at all times spiritually alert and mindful, in a state of supplication.

Then came the Supreme Affliction. He could not tolerate the anguish of parting with Bahá'u'lláh, and after Bahá'u'lláh's passing, he died of grief. Blessed is he; again, blessed is he. Glad tidings to him; again, glad tidings to him. Upon him be the glory of the All-Glorious.

~ Abdu'l-Baha, Memorials of the Faithful, p. 48

tonyfish58 · 04-13-2011, 11:24 PM

Wonderful People

What the world has missed is truly sad

If only we could arise to this level of Love, then maybe it would be a better place already

Cheers Tony

tonyfish58 · 04-13-2011, 11:53 PM

Love can overcome all a great story link -

Fred Mortensen Home Page

Cheers Tony

arthra · 04-14-2011, 03:07 AM

Thanks for sharing that story about Fred Mortensen! I never realized he was a "fugitive" as well!

aidan · 11-19-2011, 03:32 PM

A won

derful story of a man moved by the Holy Spirit

04-13-2011, 06:48 PM	#1
arthra Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: California Posts: 3,062	Mashhadi Fattah Mashhadi Fattah Mashhadi Fattah was personified spirit. He was devotion itself. Brother to Haji Ali-'Askar -- of the same pure lineage -- through the latter he came into the Faith. Like the twins, Castor and Pollux, the two kept together in one spot, and both were illumined with the light of belief. In all things, the two were united as a pair; they shared the same certitude and faith, the same conscience, and made their way out of Adhirbayjan to Adrianople, emigrating at the same time. In every circumstance of their life, they lived as one individual; their disposition, their aims, their religion, character, behavior, faith, certitude, knowledge -- all were one. Even in the Most Great Prison, they were constantly together. Mashhadi Fattah possessed some merchandise; this was all he owned in the world. He had entrusted it to persons in Adrianople, and later on those unrighteous people did away with the goods. Thus, in the pathway of God, he lost whatever he possessed. He passed his days, perfectly content, in the Most Great Prison. He was utter selflessness; from him, no one ever heard a syllable to indicate that he existed. He was always in a certain corner of the prison, silently meditating, occupied with the remembrance of God; at all times spiritually alert and mindful, in a state of supplication. Then came the Supreme Affliction. He could not tolerate the anguish of parting with Bahá'u'lláh, and after Bahá'u'lláh's passing, he died of grief. Blessed is he; again, blessed is he. Glad tidings to him; again, glad tidings to him. Upon him be the glory of the All-Glorious. ~ Abdu'l-Baha, Memorials of the Faithful, p. 48

04-13-2011, 11:53 PM	#3
tonyfish58 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2010 From: Australia Posts: 828	Riding the Rails to see Abdul'baha Love can overcome all a great story link - Fred Mortensen Home Page Cheers Tony

11-19-2011, 03:32 PM	#5
aidan Senior Member Joined: Jul 2011 From: n ireland Posts: 413	A wonderful story of a man moved by the Holy Spirit

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04-13-2011, 11:24 PM	#2
tonyfish58 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2010 From: Australia Posts: 828	Wonderful People What the world has missed is truly sad If only we could arise to this level of Love, then maybe it would be a better place already Cheers Tony

04-14-2011, 03:07 AM	#4
arthra Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: California Posts: 3,062	Thanks for sharing that story about Fred Mortensen! I never realized he was a "fugitive" as well!