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on missions throughout the country to debate with prominent Shí’a clerics to win their support for the beliefs of Shaykhism.
One such mission was to Isfáhán to meet a renowned and powerful cleric, Hájí Siyyid Muhammad Báqir-i-Shaftí .73ACT1. Before selecting Mullá Husayn for this assignment, Siyyid Kazim asked his disciples if any wanted to take on this challenge. Only one student, Mírzá Muhít of Kirman74ACT1 expressed interest in going. But Siyyid Kázim knew this man was not of pure heart and intent and rejected his offer with this warning: “Beware of touching the lion’s tail.” Then he turned to Mullá Husayn and said: “Arise and perform this mission, for I declare you equal to this task.” Mullá Husayn jumped to his feet, kissed the hem of his teacher’s robe, pledged his loyalty and immediately set off for Isfáhán.75ACT1
73 Amanat Resurrection & Renewal Chapter 6, p266
74Generally known as Mírzá Muhít-i-Kirmaní. He will turn out to be a power-seeking self-centered person, who not only does not seek the Promised One but turns against Him. See more of his story in Act 3, Chapter 3.
75 Dawn-Breakers Chapter 2, p20
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