Historical Data Gleaned from Vol. II of Nabil’s Narrative Regarding Baha’u’llah – first year in Baghdad & almost two years at Sulaymaniyyih

Baghdad mid 19th Century

A. Baghdad

• Baha’u’llah’s arrival was in the latter part of Jamadiyu’th-Thani 1269 A.H. (March 12-April 10, 1853, A.D.)
• Baha’u’llah’s departure for Sulaymaniyyih took place on Wednesday, April 10, 18 54 A.D. (Rajab 12, 1270 A.H.)

Works revealed during this period:

• Qullu’t-Ta’am [also referred to as Kullu’t-Ta’am (Tablet of All Food)]

Houses occupied during this period:

• House of Haji Ali-Madad (in old Baghdad)

B. Sulaymani'yyih

• Before reaching Sulaymaniyyih, Baha’u’llah lived for a time on the Sar-Galu mountain.
• During His absence from Baghdad, His family transferred their residence from House of Haji 'Ali-Madad to that of Sulayman-i-Ghannam.
• Nabil arrived at Baghdad 6 months after Baha’u’llah’s departure for Sulaymaniyyih.

Works revealed during this period:

• Prayers
• Qasidiy-i-Varqa’iyyih
• Saqiyas-Ghayb-i-Baq

Houses occupied during this period:

• House of Sulayman-i-Ghannam

(The Baha’i World 1932-1934)