On 3/22/04 1:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/21/2004 8:44:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >> As to the Bab's use of the term - I understand this to be word play, >> not interpretation. >> >> > > Dear Don, > > And what do you do about Ali's use of the term? > > warmest, Susan
The same. Metaphorically, the Frequented Fane is the Center around which the Faithful circle. After the passing of the Manifestation, it applies to their designated successor. If you insist that the Bab's use of the term was authoritative interpretation of the Qu'ran, then either Ali did not understand the Qu'ran or he was claiming to be the Return of Christ. Don C - - - - - He who believes himself spiritual proves he is not. __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
