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hometown, ZanjĂĄn. From the very first day of his return, Hujjat received vast support from the general population, and this aroused the jealousy of the other âulamĂĄ [learned clergy]. This was particularly heightened, because Hujjat not only taught and exhorted the people to follow the teachings of the QurâĂĄn but embodied these high principles in his own life. He called out the many forms of decadence and corruption which were rampant amongst the other âulamĂĄ , His independence of thought and outspokenness was a big thorn in their side. Hujjat taught in this fashion for the next seventeen years. His teaching was so effective that he gathered a large following who built a masjid [mosque] in ZanjĂĄn just for him to teach in. His disciples soon surpassed in knowledge and understanding the other leading âulamĂĄ of ZanjĂĄn. All this earned him the highly esteemed title of Hujjatâul-Islam [Proof/Testimony of Islam] throughout the land, but also deep enmity in particular of the other âulamĂĄ of ZanjĂĄn. 77ACT4
Interior view of the masjid in ZanjĂĄn built for Hujjat by his followers where he taught. Archival photo. [means Proof/Testimony]. 78ACT4
Hujjatâs recognition of the Message of the BĂĄb
NabĂl describes how Hujjat learned about the message of the BĂĄb:
As soon as the Call from ShĂrĂĄz reached his ears, Hujjat deputed one of his disciples, MullĂĄ Iskandar, in whom he reposed the fullest confidence, to
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