To most people the hardships of prison life would appear as grievous calamities, but for 'Abdu'l-Baha they had no terrors. When in prison He wrote: (42:7)

Grieve not because of my imprisonment and calamity; for this prison is my beautiful garden, my mansioned paradise and my throne of dominion among mankind. My calamity in my prison is a crown to me in which I glory among the righteous. (42:8)

Anyone can be happy in the state of comfort, ease, health, success, pleasure and joy; but if one be happy and contented in the time of trouble, hardship and prevailing disease, that is the proof of nobility. (42:9)

Turkish Commissions of Investigation
In 1904 and 1907 commissions were appointed by the Turkish Government to inquire into the charges against 'Abdu'l-Baha, and lying witnesses gave evidence against Him. 'Abdu'l-Baha, while refuting the charges, expressed His entire readiness to submit to any sentence the tribunal chose to impose. He declared that if they should throw Him into jail, drag Him through the streets, curse Him, spit upon Him, stone Him, heap upon Him all sort of ignominy, hang Him or shoot Him, He would still be happy. (42:10)

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