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Martyrdom of the Bab On the 9th of July, 1850,( 10) the Bab Himself, Who was then in His thirty-first year, fell a victim to the fanatical fury of His persecutors.
With a devoted young follower name Aqa Muhammad 'Ali, who had passionately begged to be allowed to share His martyrdom, He was led to the scaffold in the old barrack square of Tabriz.

About two hours before noon the two were suspended by ropes under their armpits in such a way that the head of Muhammad 'Ali rested against the breast of his beloved Master.

A regiment of Armenian soldiers was drawn up and received the order to fire.

Promptly the volleys rang out, but when the smoke cleared, it was found that the Bab and His companion were still alive.

The bullets had but severed the ropes by which they were suspended, so that they dropped to the ground unhurt.