Sequential excerpts (including footnotes) from ‘The Dawn-Breakers’ by Nabil-i-‘Azam, translated and edited by Shoghi Effendi

April 21, 2020

Bahá’u’lláh’s uncle opposed Him

None dared to contend with His [Bahá’u’lláh's] views except His uncle Azíz, who ventured to oppose Him, challenging His statements and aspersing their truth. When those who heard him sought to silence this opponent and to injure him, Bahá’u’lláh intervened in his behalf, and advised them to leave him in the hands of God. 
(Chapter 5, ‘The Dawn-Breakers’)