It happened that during the Ba_gh_dád period, the well-known Íl_kh_ání, son of Músá _Kh_án-i-Qazvíní, received through Siyyid Javád-i-Tabátabá’í an audience with Bahá’u’lláh. Siyyid Javád on that occasion made a plea in the Íl_kh_ání’s behalf, saying: “This Íl_kh_ání, ‘Alí-Qulí _Kh_án, although a sinner and a lifelong creature of his passions, has now repented. He stands before You with regret as to his former ways, and from this day forward he will not so much as draw a breath that might be contrary to Your good pleasure. I beg of You, accept his repentance; make him the object of Your grace and favor.” Bahá’u’lláh replied: “Because he has chosen you as intercessor, I will hide away his sins, and I will take steps to bring him comfort and peace of mind.” The Íl_kh_ání had been a man of unlimited wealth, but he had wasted it all on the desires of the flesh. He was now destitute, to such a point that he did not even dare to step outside his house, because of the creditors waiting there to fall upon him. Bahá’u’lláh directed him to go to Umar Pá_sh_á, the Governor of Damascus, and obtain from him a letter of recommendation to Constantinople. The Íl_kh_ání complied, and he received every assistance from the Governor of Ba_gh_dád. After utter despair, he began to hope again, and left for Constantinople. When he arrived at Díyárbakr(53) he penned a letter on behalf of two Armenian merchants. “These two are about to leave for Ba_gh_dád,” his letter said. “They have shown me every courtesy, and have also asked me for an introduction. I had no refuge or shelter except Your bounty; thus I beg of You to show them favor.” The superscription, that is, the address he had written on the envelope was: “To His Eminence Bahá’u’lláh, Leader of the Bábís.” The merchants presented this letter to Bahá’u’lláh at the head of the bridge, and when He inquired about it their reply was: “In Díyárbakr, the Íl_kh_ání gave us particulars as to this Cause.” Then they accompanied Him to His house. When the Blessed Beauty entered the family apartments, Áqáy-i-Kalím was there to meet Him. Bahá’u’lláh cried out, “Kalím, Kalím! The fame of the Cause of God has reached as far as Díyárbakr!” And He was smiling, jubilant. Mírzá Músá was indeed a true brother to the Blessed Beauty; this is why he remained steadfast, under all conditions, to the very end. Unto him be praise and salutations, and the breath of life, and glory; upon him be mercy and grace. ḤÁJÍ MUḤAMMAD KHÁN