The numbers 9 and 19 have spiritual significance in the Bahá’í Faith and its predecessor, the Bábi Dispensation. In the Revelation of the Báb the numbers 9 and 19 had a special meaning. The Báb and his disciples – the Letters of the Living – formed a group of 19. There were 19 Apostles of Bahá’u’lláh. The calendar has 19 months of 19 days plus a holiday period of 4 to 5 days. (Years in the Bahá’i calendar are counted from 21 March 1844 CE, the beginning of the Bahá’i Era (abbreviated BE). The Bahá’í World Centre on Mount Carmel in Israel consists of 19 terraces.
The numerical value of 9 in the abjad system of the Arabic alphabet is the same as the four letters which form the word “Bahá”. “Bahá” is known as the Most Great Name of God. (b=2, h=5, á=1 and ‘ (hamza)=1, added together they equal 9) Also, 9 is the highest single digit and therefore symbolizes unity and universality, principles upon which the Bahá’í order lies. The elected administrative assemblies of the Bahá’í world have a minimum of 9 members. Bahá’í houses of worship have nine doors that are open for everyone. However, there are no “lucky” or “unlucky” numbers in the Bahá’í Teachings.
So, how does all this relate to Amin and his passing? In the guest booklet put together by the funeral home, Amin’s sister noted the following so far as Amin’s age at the time of his passing.
Coincidence? Perhaps. Curious? For certain! Another mystery from the spiritual realms as to the sudden and untimely passing of dear Amin.