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DB 22: The Crimson Rain – NayrĂz
| Prologue | Persian Hidden Words #76 |
| Section 1: Key Events in VahĂd’s Life leading to Naw-RĂşz of 1850 | Recap of VahĂd’s background, his meeting with the Báb, his attempt to go to Fort TabarsĂ, his visit to Tihrán and his travels up to his arrival in Yazd just prior to Naw-RĂşz of 1850. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p465-466 |
| Section 2: Naw-RĂşz of 1850 in Yazd and its Aftermath | The Naw-RĂşz gathering at VahĂd’s home and the opposition that arose from that; the mob besieging VahĂd’s home; the retaliatory action of certain BábĂs although advised otherwise by VahĂd; the resulting killing of the BábĂs and VahĂd being forced to leave Yazd. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p466-475 |
| Section 3: VahĂd Goes to NayrĂz | VahĂd’s travel to NayrĂz and his teaching along the way; the anticipation of his arrival in NayrĂz and large group going out to meet him in spite of the threats of the Governor of NayrĂz; VahĂd’s arrival in NayrĂz and his open call to all about the Message of the Báb. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p475-480 |
| Section 4: The First Attack on the BábĂs in NayrĂz | VahĂd’s teaching activities in NayrĂz; the first attack on the BábĂs; VahĂd joins the BábĂs in Fort Khájih. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p481-482 |
| Section 5: The Siege of Fort Khájih | First attack on the fort; life in the fort; the Governor’s appeal to the Prince in ShĂráz and the arrival of a large army; intensification of the siege; defeat of the army by the BábĂs. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p483-487 |
| Section 6: Deception and Treachery | The Governor’s false promise of peace on the Qur’án to get VahĂd and the BábĂs to leave the fort; VahĂd acceptance of the offer knowing that it was a ruse; VahĂd’s attempt to warn the companions in the fort and treachery by one of the companions; the companions leaving the Fort and being massacred. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p488-493 |
| Section 7: Martyrdom of VahĂd | Martyrdom of VahĂd Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p494-495 |
| Section 8: The Cry of the BábĂs of NayrĂz | Torture and massacre of the BábĂs in NayrĂz and sending of their heads as trophies to the Prince in ShĂráz. Main Source: Dawn-Breakers Chapter 22, p495-499 |
| Epilogue | Further persecution in NayrĂz that will be occur in the future. |
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