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Section Four: The First Attack on the Bábís in Nayríz
Vahíd’s activities in Nayríz
Having decided to remain a few days in Nayríz, Vahíd spent most of that time at the masjid, where he openly and with great eloquence proclaimed the Message of the Báb, presented proofs of its claims, and explained its principles. Every day witnessed an increase in the number of the audience. As for those who embraced the Cause of the Báb, Vahíd deepened their understanding of the Message and principles of the Cause. The Báb had previously addressed a general tablet to the Bábís in Nayríz who had newly embraced His Cause. Vahíd used this time to explain to the newly declared Bábís about the significance and principles of this and other Writings of the Báb.
The Governor Plans an Attack
The governor Zayn’ul-‘Ábidín now decided that the most expedient path was to launch a sudden attack on the Bábís, with the goal to eventually capture Vahíd. He assembled a regiment of a thousand men, consisting of both cavalry and infantry.