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Vahíd’s Route to Nayríz
All along the route to Nayríz, at whichever village or town they stopped, Vahíd’s first step was to go the closest masjid [mosque]. Utterly oblivious to the fatigues of travel, he would ascend the pulpit and fearlessly summon the congregation to the Cause of the Báb. If he succeeded in awakening souls in a locality, he would spend the night there, to further teach them so they could propagate the Cause of the Báb when he left. If he did not perceive any seeking souls in a particular area, he would not even spend the night there, but right away depart for the next village.26_ACT11
The reception given to Vahíd was always respectful, as he was already well known throughout the region. However, in some areas he found high spiritual receptivity and in others not. In the district of Bavánát a large number of people embraced the Cause of the Báb; whereas in the district of Fasá, he found very little receptivity. This pattern was repeated in many places.
Vahíd’s journey from Yazd to Nayríz took a little over two weeks. He arrived in Nayríz on 27 May 1850.
Nayríz prepares to receive Vahíd
Nayríz was where Vahíd had his second family and an incredibly fine residence. It was through his teaching work on his many past visits to Nayríz that many had already accepted the Cause of the Báb. They came from all walks of life, from the learned to notables to workers to students to families. Nayríz is divided into several quarters. These individuals came from the different quarters throughout the town, but in particular from the Chinár-Súkhtih quarter where Vahíd had his residence.
The last stop for Vahíd before Nayríz, was the village of Rúnúz which is nearby Nayríz. The news of Vahíd journeying to Nayríz had already reached his many admirers and supporters in Nayríz. A large contingent of these supporters decided
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