Crown of Glory: Memoirs of Jináb-i-Azíz’u’lláh Azízí is the autobiography of “Jináb-i-Azízí, the Tailor” (1873–1949), whom ‘Abdu’l-Bahá considered to be one of His “dear, renowned and close companions” (Tablet of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, provisional translation, p. 22). This volume contains a wealth of historical anecdotes and photographs, including the author’s eight successive visits to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Holy Land, and personal accounts of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London and in Paris (1913). Jináb-i-Azízí was present at the reading of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Will and Testament, and, two days later, was summoned to a private meeting with Shoghi Effendi, the newly appointed successor to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Provisional translations of several Tablets by Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are provided as well.

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Preface to the Second Revised Edition5

Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá to Jinab-a-Azízí17

Letter from Shoghi Effendi, via his secretary23

Introduction25

Preface32

Birth36

Teaching the Faith in the Jewish Community42

Account of the Conversion to the Faith of Jinab-i-Aziz'u’llah Azízí44

From Jewish Traditions to Bahá'í Practices46

How Father Attempts to Prevent the Bahá'í Faith from being Taught among the Jewish People 47

My First Baha' i Feast in my Father 's Home47

The Debate50

Debate with Jamal Burujirdi53

Marriage and a Gift from the Reigning Monarch55

Revelation of the First Tablet57

Love to Serve the Cause59

Bahá'í Dervishes62

First Journey to 'Akka to Visit 'Abdu'l-Bahá63

The City of 'Akka71

Journey to Jerusalem72

Wedding Reception In Jerusalem73

Holy Places In Jerusalem74

'Abdu'l-Bahá's Message and Instructions77

In the Presence of 'Abdu'l-Bahá at Bahji78

Permission Granted to Fashion a Rida (Overcoat)80

In the Presence of 'Abdu'l-Bahá after His Release80

Pilgrimage to Bahji, the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh in the Company of 'Abdu'l-Bahá81

Some Answered Questions82

The Gift of Two Lire83

Journey to Beirut84

Arrival in Paris86

In the Company of Muzaffari'd-Din Shah87

The First European-Style Shop at Lalehzar Avenue88

Monsieur Dreyfus Meets Muzaffari'd-Din Shah90

Mothers Death91

Monsieur Dreyfus Comes to Tehran93

Second Journey to Europe and Palestine, and Attaining the Presence of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Again95

Mishkin Qalam was always a source of joy to 'Abdu'l-Bahá99

Smoking Cigarettes and the Water Pipe99

Third Visit to the Presence of 'Abdu'l-Bahá104

The Fourth Visit to 'Abdu'l-Bahá106

Seeking Permission for My Brother to get Married109

The Fifth Visit to 'Abdu'l-Bahá110

Pilgrimage to Bahji in the Company of Shoghi Effendi, on Behalf of Abdu'l-Bahá113

Visiting 'Abdu'l-Bahá in London114

Obtaining a Persian Hat in London for Tamaddun 'ul-Mulk, the Master's Interpreter117

How Tamaddun' ul-Mulk's Conduct displeased 'Abdu'l-Bahá117

'Abdu'l-Bahá teaches in the Churches of London118

'Abdu'l-Bahá's Tour in London and His Encounter with an East Indian120

Portrait Taken of the Master In London122

A Persian Who was Pretending to be British122

The Generosity of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Towards British Ladies123

'Abdu'l-Bahá's Gifts to Me125

'Abdu'l-Bahá at Oxford University Faculty Club125

Attaining the Presence of the Master in Paris127

In the Master's Presence in Paris131

The Theosophical Society132

Newspaper Coverage132

Jalalu'd-Dawlih Attains the Presence of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris133

The War of 1914-1918 and the Days Following134

Visit with the Master after a Lengthy Lapse of Time136

The Son of Azal , Who Sought Refuge at the Sacred Threshold 138

The Counsel of the Master that I should not Travel Alone139

A Mission Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá140

My Wish for a Ninth Visit to the Beloved of the World, His Holiness 'Abdu'l-Bahá145

Distressing News147

Decision to depart for the Holy Land148

From Port of Eden to Port Said149

The Scene of Heart-Rending Sorrow 149

The Occasion on which the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá was Read150

A Wonderful Feast Following the Reading of the Will and Testament151

Visit to the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh at the Request of the Greatest Holy Leaf152

In the Presence of the Guardian - Shoghi Effendi, "The Chosen Branch"152

Request for Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Bab and to 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Place of Rest153

Request to Attain the Presence of the Guardian to Gain Permission to Wire Tehran153

The Trip to Europe154

A Third Visit to the Guardian of the Faith - Shoghi Rabbani 156

Letter from Shoghi Effendi, via his secretary159

The Wishes and Aspirations of Jinab-i-Azízí163

Last Days164

The Premonitory Dream of Jinab-i-Aziz'u'llah Azízí164

A Brief Account of the Acceptance of the Faith by Jinab-i-Azizf's Spouse176

The Last Days of Jinab-i-Azízí' s Wife and Her Passing to the Abha Kingdom177

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