The one object of Our retirement was to avoid becoming a subject of discord among the faithful, a source of disturbance unto Our companions, the means of injury to any soul, or the cause of sorrow to any heart.

Beyond these, We cherished no other intention, and apart from them, We had no end in view.

And yet, each person schemed after his own desire, and pursued his own idle fancy, until the hour when, from the Mystic Source, there came the summons bidding Us return whence We came.

Surrendering Our will to His, We submitted to His injunction.
What pen can recount the things We beheld upon Our return! Two years have elapsed during which Our enemies have ceaselessly and assiduously contrived to exterminate Us, whereunto all witness .-- Kitab-i-Iqan, pp.

250-252.
Opposition of Mullas After His return from this retirement, His fame became greater than ever and people flocked to Ba_gh_dad from far and near to see Him and hear His teachings.