The Peerless Vahid and the First Upheaval of Nayriz edit

The Peerless Vahid and the First Upheaval of Nayriz (Náris): Investigating the Báb’s Claim and the Siege of the Fort

In this episode, Dr. Hussein discusses the Baha’i historical figure “the Peerless Vahid,” his background and prominence at the court of Persia’s Muhammad Shah, and his mission to Shiraz to investigate the Báb’s claim. He recounts three meetings between Vahid and the Báb, culminating in the Báb’s rapid composition of an extensive commentary that leads Vahid to accept the Báb and begin proclaiming the message across Iran from mosque pulpits. The talk then turns to Vahid’s arrival in Nayriz (Náris), where his preaching sparks mass interest and conflict with the governor, leading to a siege at a fort, battles against thousands of troops, a deceptive truce, the massacre of followers, and Vahid’s capture and brutal death, including later efforts by Bibi Khanum to bury his head with his body.

00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup
00:25 Resources for Dawn Breakers
01:57 Vahid and the Shahs Court
03:09 Sent to Investigate the Bab
06:39 Three Meetings in Shiraz
09:13 Commentary on Surah Kawthar
12:58 Conversion and First Backlash
14:34 Teaching Tours Across Iran
19:26 Tehran Stories and Tabarsi
21:05 Yazd Upheaval and Family
21:57 Arriving in Nayriz
23:53 Mosque Sermons and Mass Response
26:18 Governor Attacks Begin
28:51 Fort Defense at Nayriz
29:46 Roles and Battles
30:49 Shafii Survivor Story
34:01 Lost Diary Found
36:29 Koran Oath Betrayal
39:00 Massacre and Martyrdom
40:56 Fort and Sacred Tree
41:42 First Babi Marriage
43:30 Burial and Shrine
44:22 Tablet and Resources
53:27 QandA Holy Sites
57:42 Texts and Surah
01:01:14 Wrap Up and Thanks