The first to embrace the Faith in Khurásán was Mírzá
Ahmad-i-Azghandí, the most learned, the wisest, and the most eminent among the
‘ulamás of that province. In whatever gathering he appeared, no matter how
great the number or representative the character of the divines who were
present, he alone was invariably the chief speaker. The high traits of his
character, as well as his extreme devoutness, had ennobled the reputation which
he had already acquired through his erudition, his ability and wisdom.
(Chapter
6, ‘The Dawn-Breakers’)
