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

April 5, 2026

Táhirih’s father encouraged her to visit her native town Qazvin

While in Hamadán, Táhirih was met by those whom her father, Hájí Mullá Sálih, had sent from Qazvín to welcome and urge her, on his behalf, to visit her native town and prolong her stay in their midst. She reluctantly consented. 

- Nabil (‘The Dawn-Breakers’ chapter 15)