In His early childhood He lost His father, Siyyid
Muhammad-Riḍá, a man who was known throughout the province of Fárs for his
piety and virtue, and was held in high esteem and honour. Both His father and
His mother were descendants of the Prophet, both were loved and respected by
the people.
- Nabil (‘The
Dawn-Breakers’; translated and edited by Shoghi Effendi)
