scorned him, just like many past societies had done to other messengers sent by God. Bah'u'llh taught his followers the importance of educating oneself of other religious beliefs. Education is the only way to rid oneself of ignorance. With an open mind, acceptance of change and differences will only benefit humanity. On May 29th 1892 at the age of seventy-five Bah'u'llh passed away in the comfort of freedom in his final residency, Bahji (Joy). Shortly before his death, he appointed his first born son, 'Abdu'l-Bah (servant of Baha) to continue the works of God, and to ensure the new message of faith amongst the believers continues and to prosper. Many of the people who met with Bah'u'llh, all had fascinating stories and memories of him. One such person was an American foreigner who was travelling the East for adventure and experience. This is a quote from the American who spent time amongst the Bah's and who was also fortunate enough to meet Bah'u'llh. "In the corner where the divan met the wall sat a felt head-dress of the kind called 'taj' by dervishes, round the base of which was a small white turban. The face of him on whom I gazed I can never forget, though I cannot describe it. Those piercing eyes seemed to read one's very soul, power and authority sat on that ample brow. No need to ask in whose presence I stood." ...
