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Váḥidvaw-head1. A “unity” or section of the Bayán. The Persian Bayán consists of nine Váḥids of nineteen chapters each, except the last, which has only ten chapters. 2. The 18 Letters of the Living, (constituting the Báb’s first disciples) and the Báb Himself. 3. Each cycle of 19 years in the Badí calendar. The word, signifying unity, symbolizes the unity of God. The numerical values of the letters of this word total 19. (GPB 25, 29; SW 153).
Vaḥídva-heedThe Sháh’s erudite emissary, sent to interrogate the Báb, converted by Him and martyred at Nayríz. The most learned and influential of the Báb’s followers. (WOB 62).
Vakílu’d-Dawlihva-keel-od-doe-lehSee Ḥájí Mírzá Muḥammad-Taqí.
Va’l-‘Aṣrval-assrSúrih 103 of the Qur’án, translated by Rodwell “The Declining Day,” on which the Báb revealed a commentary.
Válívaw-leeGovernor.
Valíva-leeGuardian.
Valí-‘Ahdva-lee-ah-tHeir to the Throne of Persia.
Valíy-i-Amru’lláhva-lee-yeh-am-rol-láhGuardian of the Cause of God.
Varaqiy-i-‘Ulyávar-ack-ay-yeh-ol-yawThe Most Exalted Leaf; title of the Navváb and also of Bahíyyih Khánum, the daughter of Bahá’u’lláh.
Varqávar-cawDove. Surname given by Bahá’u’lláh to the renowned Bahá’í teacher and poet, Mírzá ‘Alí-Muḥammad. He was cut in pieces before the eyes of his 12 year old son, Rúḥu’lláh, who, refusing to recant, was then strangled. (GPB 296).
Vás-Kasvoss-cassPersian village pictured in DB 364.
VávvovLetter “v” or “ú”, mentioned in the writings of Shaykh-Aḥmad and interpreted by Bahá’u’lláh. (‘Iráq) (GPB 140).
Viláyatvel-awe-yatGuardianship.
Vu‘áẓẓvo-OzMuslim preachers (sg. vá‘iẓ). Those who remind mankind
of those punishments and rewards which soften the heart.”
WaqfwackfPriceless Muslim endowments, in Persia the landed property of the expected Imám.
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