Qurratu’l-‘Ayncore-ra-tol-ainSolace of the Eyes, a title given to Ṭáhirih by her teacher, Siyyid Káẓim. The term is used for a beloved object.
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Raqshárack-shaw“She-Serpent.” The Imám-Jum‘íh of Iṣfáhán was thus stigmatized by Bahá’u’lláh (SW 100).
Rashḥ-i-‘Amárash-heh-am-awSprinkling from the Light Cloud, a poem revealed by Bahá’u’lláh in Ṭihrán. ‘Amá symbolizes the First Invisible Substance. (See GPB 121).
Rashtr.w. cashedPersian city near the Caspian seaport of Pahlaví.
Rawḍih-Khánírose-eh-con-eeTraditional lamentation for the Imám Ḥusayn. Also jeremiad.
RayyrayRhages; ancient city near which Ṭihrán is built.
Riḍvánrezz-von1. Name given by Bahá’ís to the Najíbíyyih Garden at Baghdád. 2. The Garden of Na‘mayn. 3. The “holiest and most significant of all Bahá’í festivals” commemorating Bahá’u’lláh’s Declaration of His Mission to His companions, 1863. A twelve-day period beginning on April 21st and celebrated annually.
Riḍvánu’l-‘Adlrezz-von-ol-adlParadise of Justice: writing of Bahá’u’lláh prophesying the advent of just kings. (PDC 75).
Rik‘atwreck-atProstration in prayer.
Risáliy-i-Furú‘-i-‘Adlíyyihress-awe-lay-eh-fo-
roo-eh-adl-ee-yehArabic treatise revealed by the Báb. (GPB 24).
Ríz-Ábreez-obPersian village, DB 364.
Rúḥu’lláhroo-hol-lawThe Spirit of God, i.e., Jesus. He is also called The Son.
RuknrocknAngle in which is set the Black Stone of the Ka‘bih.
Rúz-bihrooz-behLater named Salmán; the Herald of Muḥammad.
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Sabzih-Maydánsab-zeh-may-dawnMarket place.
Ṣádsot“ṣ”; this letter stands for Iṣfáhán.
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