“And the same hour there was a great earthquake, and the
tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven
thousand.” [Rev. 11:13]
This earthquake occurred in Shíráz after the
martyrdom of the Báb. The city was in a turmoil, and many people were
destroyed. Great agitation also took place through diseases, cholera, dearth,
scarcity, famine and afflictions, the like of which had never been known.
“And the remnant was affrighted and gave glory to the God of
heaven.” [Rev. 11:13]
When the earthquake took place in Fárs, all the remnant lamented and cried day and night, and were occupied in
glorifying and praying to God. They were so troubled and affrighted that they
had no sleep nor rest at night. (‘Abdu’l-Baha, ‘Some Answered Questions’)