what He wanted to know. Baha'u'llah states in the Kitab-i-Iqan:
... a certain man, [Haji Mirza Karim Khan] reputed for his learning and attainments, ... hath in his book denounced and vilified all the exponents of true learning. .... As We had frequently heard about him, We purposed to read some of his works. Although We never felt disposed to peruse other peoples' writings, yet as some had questioned Us concerning him, We felt it necessary to refer to his books, in order that We might answer Our questioners with knowledge and understanding. His works, in the Arabic tongue, were, however, not available, until one day a certain man informed Us that one of his compositions, entitled Irshadu'l-'Avam, ("Guidance unto the ignorant.") could be found in this city. ... We sent for the book, and kept it with Us a few days. It was probably referred to twice. The second time, We accidentally came upon the story of the "Mi'raj" of Muhammad,
Kitab-i Iqan, 184-6
Baha'u'llah had to wait until he had read the book before he felt able to speak of it with knowledge and understanding. He had a collection of books, and kept some of them.
In studying the Writings, we should not take a single verse on its own, but rather take a wide selection of the writings.
Baha'u'llah acknowledges having normal human limitations.
regards, Firouz
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