Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees
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| Leaves of the Twin Divine Trees (2008) by An In-depth Study of the Lives of Women Closely Related to the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh |
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I Prominent Women Closely Related to the Báb
1 Fáṭimih Bagum, the Mother of the Báb, Titled the Most Virtuous of All Women
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage, Motherhood and Widowhood
- Temporary Separation
- The Báb’s Return to Shiraz and Subsequent Developments
- Fáṭimih Bagum’s Life Undergoes Permanent Change
- The Báb’s Exile from Shíráz
- Ḥájí Mírzá Siyyid ‘Alí’s Visit to the Báb and Martyrdom
- The Martyrdom of the Báb
- Disclosure of the News of the Martyrdom of the Báb
- Fáṭimih Bagum’s Departure from Shíráz and Iran
- Life in Iraq and Recognition of the Báb’s Station
- The Passing of Fáṭimih Bagum and Her Resting-Place
- Fáṭimih Bagum’s Station and Her Place in History
2 Khadíjih Bagum, the Wife of the Báb
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- The Birth and Death of the Child of the Báb and Khadíjih Bagum
- Khadíjih Bagum’s Recognition of the Station of the Báb
- Khadíjih Bagum’s Response to the Declaration of the Báb
- The Báb’s Pilgrimage to Mecca
- The Báb’s Return to Shíráz and Subsequent Developments
- The Martyrdom of Jináb-i-Ḥájí Mírzá Siyyid ‘Alí, the Báb’s Uncle
- The Martyrdom of the Báb and Its Aftermath
- The Effect of Fáṭimih Bagum’s Departure from Shíráz
- Khadíjih Bagum’s Teaching Activities
- Khadíjih Bagum’s Recognition of the Station of Bahá’u’lláh
- Seeking Advice about Joining Fatimih Bagum
- Khadijih Bagum’s Petitions to Bahá’u’lláh
- The Passing of Khadijih Bagum
- Khadíjih Bagum’s Station and Her Place in History
- Khadíjih Bagum’s Resting-Place
3 Zahrá Bagum, the Sister of the Wife of the Báb
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage and Subsequent Developments
- The Custodianship of the House of the Báb
- The Passing of Zahrá Bagum
- Bahá’u’lláh’s Writings Revealed in Honour of Zahrá Bagum
4. Fáṭimih Khánum, the Second Wife of the Báb
- Family Background, Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- After the Báb’s Departure from Isfahan
- After the Martyrdom of the Báb
- Fáṭimih Khánum’s Passing and a Brief Review of Her Life
II Prominent Women Closely Related to Bahá’u’lláh
5 Khadíjih Khánum, the Mother of Bahá’u’lláh
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage to Mírzá Buzurg
- Khadíjih Khánum as the Mother of the Supreme Manifestation of God
- The Marriage of Bahá’u’lláh and Ásíyih Khánum
- Khadíjih Khánum’s Life from 1835 to the Time She Passed Away
- The Passing of Khadíjih Khánum and Her Place in History
- The Treatment in History of the Mothers of the Twin Manifestations of God
6 Ásíyih Khánum, the Most Exalted Leaf, Titled Navváb, the Wife of Bahá’u’lláh
- Family Background
- Birth, Childhood and Early Life
- Marriage
- The First Decade of Ásíyih Khaénum’s Married Life
- The Báb’s Advent and Subsequent Developments
- Departure from Iran and Journey to Baghdád
- Life in Exile: The Baghdád Period
- Banishment to Constantinople (Istanbul) and Adrianople (Edirne)
- ‘Akká, the Final Place of Exile
- The Martyrdom of the Purest Branch
- Life inside the Prison-City
- The Passing of Ásíyih Khánum, Her Station and Place in History
- Ásíyih Khaénum’s Distinguishing Characteristics
- Ásíyih Khánum’s Resting-Place
- The Focal Point of the World Administrative Centre of the Future Bahá’í Commonwealth
7 Bahá’íyyih Khánum, the Most Outstanding Heroine of the Bahá’í Dispensation
- Family Background
- Birth, Childhood and Early Life
- Life in Baghdád (April 1853 to April 1863)
- Departure from Baghdád, Journey to and Short Stay in Istanbul
- Life in Adrianople (1863-8)
- Departure from Adrianople and Journey to ‘Akká
- Arrival in ‘Akká and Incarceration in the Army Barracks
- Life Inside the Prison-City
- The Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh and Its Aftermath
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum during ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Ministry
- Journey to Egypt
- During ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Short Stay in Tiberias
- Change of Residence in ‘Akká
- The Covenant-breakers’ New Intrigues
- Supporting ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Undertakings
- Move to Haifa
- The Interment of the Remains of the Báb
- Deputizing for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
- Reunion in Egypt
- Return to the Holy Land
- World War I
- Life After the War
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Ascension: Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Role During Shoghi Effendi’s Absence, 28 November to 29 December 1921
- During the Ministry of Shoghi Effendi
- Legal Challenge to Shoghi Effendi’s Authority: The Question of the Custodianship of the Most Holy Tomb
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Role During Shoghi Effendi’s Absence
- Dealing with the Incessant Activities of Covenant-breakers
- The Eruption of Hostilities in Iran
- Concern for Shoghi Effendi’s Well-being
- Dealing with Matters at Home
- An Exhilarating Experience
- The Expected Visit of Queen Marie of Romania
- The Mashriqu’l-Adhkár Fund
- The Passing of Bahá’íyyih Khánum
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum, the Most Outstanding Heroine of the Bahá’í Dispensation
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Station and Place in History
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Distinguishing Characteristics
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Writings
- Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Monument Symbolic of Her Station and Personality
- Sacred Writings Revealed in Bahá’íyyih Khánum’s Honour
8 Fáṭimih Khánum, Titled Mahd-i-‘Ulyá, the Second Wife of Bahá’u’lláh
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- Life in Exile
- After the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
- The Passing of Faétimih Khánum and a Brief Review of Her Life
- Fáṭimih Khánum from the Eye of a Westerner
- The Fate of Fáṭimih Khánum’s Children
- Writings Revealed in Honour of Fáṭimih Khánum
9 Gawhar Khánum, the Third Wife of Bahá’u’lláh
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Journey to Baghdád and Marriage
- Life in the Holy Land
- Furúghíyyih Khánum’s Marriage and Subsequent Developments
- After Bahá’u’lláh’s Ascension
- The Passing of Gawhar Khánum and a Brief Review of Her Life
- Family Background
- The Full Sisters of Bahá’u’lláh
- Sárih Khánum, Titled Ukht
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- Conversion
- After Bahá’u’lláh’s Departure from Iran
- The Passing of Sárih Khánum
- Sárih Khánum’s Station and Her Place in History
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Sárih Khánum
- Nisá’ Khánum
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- During Bahá’u’lláh’s Arrest, Imprisonment and Exile
- The Passing of Nisá’ Khánum
- Sárih Khánum, Titled Ukht
- The Half Sisters of Bahá’u’lláh
- Sakínih Khánum
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- Reaction to Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation
- Sakínih Khánum’s Passing and a Brief Review of Her Life
- Fáṭimih Sulṭán Khánum
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- Fáṭimih Sultan Khánum’s Standing in the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh
- The Passing of Fáṭimih Sulṭán Khánum and a Brief Review of Her Life
- Writings Revealed in Honour of Fáṭimih Sulṭán Khánum
- Sháh Sulṭán Khánum (‘Izzíyyih)
- Birth and Early Life
- Adulthood and Later Years
- The Passing of Sháh Sulṭán Khánum and a Brief Review of Her Life
- Sakínih Khánum
11 Jináb-i-Maryam, Titled the Crimson Leaf, Bahá’u’lláh’s Cousin and Sister-in-law
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Marriage
- Conversion
- Offering Hospitality to Bahá’u’lláh after His Release from the Síyáh Chál
- After Bahá’u’lláh’s Departure from Iran
- The Planned Trip to Baghdád
- The Passing of Maryam
- Writings Revealed in Honour of Maryam
- Maryam’s Daughter
- Maryam’s Writings
- Maryam’s Station and Place in History
12 Munírih Khánum (Fáṭimih Khánum), the Wife of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
- Family Background
- Birth and Early Life
- Journey to the Holy Land Marriage
- From Marriage to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to Bahá’u’lláh’s Ascension (1873-92)
- Bahá’u’lláh’s Ascension and Its Aftermath
- Marriage of Ḍíyá’íyyih Khánum and Áqá Mírzá Hádí
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Trip to Beirut
- The Arrival of the First Group of Western Pilgrims
- Mírzá Badí‘u’lláh’s Intrigues
- Munírih Khánum in Egypt
- The Construction of the Shrine of the Báb and the Interment of His Remains
- Change of Residence from ‘Akká to Haifa and the Easing of Restrictions
- Munírih Khánum in Samaríyá and Nuqayb
- During ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Extensive Travels
- Life in the Holy Land during World War I
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Ascension
- The Passing of the Greatest Holy Leaf
- The Passing of Munírih Khánum
- Munírih Khánum’s Resting-Place
- Munírih Khánum’s Station and Place in History
- The Fate of Munírih Khánum’s Children
Appendix Outstanding Heroines in Religious Dispensations
- Introduction
- The Dispensation of Adam
- The Dispensation of Abraham
- The Dispensation of Moses
- The Dispensation of Christ
- The Dispensation of Muḥammad
- The Dispensation of the Báb
- The Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh
