A niece of Bahíyyih Khánum recounts that nine days after the passing of Bahá'u'lláh, His will was read, first to the men, and then to the women of the household. The will established Bahá'u'lláh's Covenant with the believers, making clear that His son 'Abdu'l Bahá was appointed not only as the Center of the Covenant but also as Bahá'u'lláh's successor... Despite the clear provisions of the will, within a very short time, disunity regarding its interpretation emerged within the extended family and the community. 'Abdu'l Bahá's position and authority were challenged. ...none of the male members of the family were willing to assist 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the tasks that he was now called upon to perform.
(Prophet's Daughter, The Life and Legacy of Bahíyyih Khánum : Outstanding Heroine of the Baháʼí Faith By Janet A. Khan · 2005)
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