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they alighted and proceeded to occupy their lodgings in the neighbourhood of that tent. 79_ACT9
Village of Dízvá. Archival photo. 80_ACT9
Evening of 9 May 1849: They prepare for what is to come
Soon after their arrival, Quddús emerged from his tent and, gathering together his companions, addressed them in these words:
You should show forth exemplary renunciation, for such behaviour on your part will exalt our Cause and redound to its glory. Anything short of complete detachment will but serve to tarnish the purity of its name and to obscure its splendour. Pray the Almighty to grant that even to your last hour He may graciously assist you to contribute your share to the exaltation of His Faith. 81_ACT9
Nabíl records what happened next:
A few hours after sunset, they were served with dinner brought from the camp of the prince. The food that was offered them in separate trays, each of which was assigned to a group of thirty companions, was poor and scanty. “Nine of us,” those who were with Quddús subsequently related, “were
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