Naḥr, Day ofna-hrDay of Sacrifice, 10th day of Mecca pilgrimate; after casting 7 stones each at 3 pillars of Muná, the pilgrim concludes his pilgrimage with a sacrifice of sheep, goat, cow or camel.
Najafna-jaffOne of the 2 holiest Shrines in the Shí‘ah world. In ‘Iráq, south of Karbilá.
Najíbíyyih Gardennaj-ee-bee-yehGarden of Najíb Páshá, situated at Baghdád on the east bank of the Tigris. Arriving here on a Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 1863, Bahá’u’lláh tarried twelve days on the first stage of His four month’s journey to Constantinople. During these days, designated the Riḍván Festival, He declared His world Mission to His companions.
Na‘maynna...mainSmall island east of ‘Akká, called Riḍván and “The New Jerusalem” and “Our Verdant Isle.” (GPB 193).
Namáz-khánihnam-Oz-con-ehPrayer house.
Námiq Páshánahm-ek-paw-shawGovernor of Baghdád in 1863.
Naqshbandíyyih Ordernaksh-band-ee-yehPowerful Ṣúfí Order founded A.D. 1319 by Pír Muḥammad. It has many adherents in India.
Nárín, Fort ofnawr-eenFort in Yazd (DB 470).
Náṣiri’d-Dínnaw-sair-ed-deen“The helper of the Faith.” Notorious rule of Persia A.D. 1848–1896 (born 1831). Mightiest potentate of Shí‘ah Islám. Stigmatized by Bahá’u’lláh as “Prince of Oppressors.” (GPB 197).
Násútnaw-sootHumanity. The “outward, phenomenal aspect [of Reality] from which the mystic ‘passes away’ in moments of ecstasy.” The “Divine aspect of humanity.”
Navvábnavv-obHighness; nabob.
Navváb, Thenavv-obSaintly wife of Bahá’u’lláh, whose children included the Master, the Most Exalted Leaf and the Purest Branch. She was entitled by Him the “Most Exalted Leaf” and His “perpetual consort in all the worlds of God.” (GPB 108).
Naw-Rúzno-roozNew Day. Bahá’í New Year’s Day, which falls on March 21st only if the vernal equinox precedes the sunset on that day. Should the vernal equinox take place after sunset, Naw-Rúz is celebrated on the following day. Iranian tradition ascribes the Naw-Rúz to Jamshíd, pre-Deluge ruler in a golden age, who established the solar year. Although the Persians adopted the lunar calendar of Islám, they never abandoned the celebration of Naw-Rúz.
Nayríznay-reezPersian town southeast of Shíráz.
Níṣábness-obFixed amount of property on which zakát—legal alms—or a tax is due.
Níshápúrneesh-awe-poorTown in northeast Persia west of Mashhad.
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