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Views of the public bath in Shíráz where the Báb went as a child. Archival photo 74ACT2
One of his school friends recalled that while other students played, the Báb rarely joined in, preferring to spend His time praying. Khadíjih Bagum, three years younger than the Bab, was his next-door neighbour and future wife. She similarly recalls how He was always so kind and gentle, yet He rarely joined her and the other children in their games and always seemed occupied in prayers.75ACT2 Another teacher reported that one day, when the Báb was late arriving at school, he questioned Him as to the reason He for his tardiness. The Báb replied that He had been delayed in the House of His Ancestor, meaning He was praying to the Prophet
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