I loved him [Hand of the Cause Mullá
‘Alí-Akbar] very much, for he was delightful to converse with, and as a
companion second to none. One night, not long ago, I saw him in the world of
dreams. Although his frame had always been massive, in the dream world he
appeared larger and more corpulent than ever. It seemed as if he had returned
from a journey. I said to him, “Jináb, you have grown good and stout.” “Yes,”
he answered, “praise be to God! I have been in places where the air was fresh
and sweet, and the water crystal pure; the landscapes were beautiful to look
upon, the foods delectable. It all agreed with me, of course, so I am stronger
than ever now, and I have recovered the zest of my early youth. The breaths of
the All-Merciful blew over me and all my time was spent in telling of God. I
have been setting forth His proofs, and teaching His Faith.” We spoke together a little more, and then some
people arrived and he disappeared.
His last resting-place is in Tihrán. Although his body lies
under the earth, his pure spirit lives on, “in the seat of truth, in the
presence of the potent King.” [Qur’án 54:55]
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Memorials of the
Faithful’)
