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ABU0177 Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-29 970 No, but some souls, by their good morals and deeds do. For instance, a son by his good deeds may be the cause of the redemption of his father if he does good deeds.... There is a kind of mathematics where they take the name of a person according to 'Abjad' PN_1919 p048 Astrology and numerology; Differences in human capacity; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria) - -
ABU0379 Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-29 640 I have mentioned and spoken about this subject of mathematics in the meetings in America. Now also tonight I want to say a little about it... there is a power which is very strong which will become apparent in future, such as the power of dynamite... Two-thirds of the people will perish. PN_1919 p051 Astrology and numerology; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Power of the mind over nature; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology - -
ABU0460 Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-30 570 There was a family at Jaziratu'l-Arab. The Sheikh had a nephew who desired to marry the daughter of the Sheikh. PN_1919 p054 Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU1516 Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-30 210 They have asked if it is possible for a person to reach the station of Christ - whoever suffers or prays, can he reach this station?... Any person progresses in his own degree. PN_1919 p053 Differences in human capacity; Primal Will and the Word; Remembrance; Manifestation of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU3518 Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-30 20 Sometimes joking is necessary. Otherwise we would get depressed. The Blessed Beauty said, 'In every twenty-four hours, two hours must be spent in a way that will cause happiness.' PN_1919 p055 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humor; jokes; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU0261 Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-31 800 In the world of existence it is possible that the truth should not become known? No, e.g., if we were not faithful towards the government they certainly would find out. PN_1919 p056 Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Free will and predestination; fate; Justice and wrath of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0816 Words to Fugeta, Mrs. P. et al, spoken on 1920-01-05 370 She had passed her thirtieth year and after five years she was martyred... When this girl (bride of Mirza Mahmud) was quite young, her father was martyred PN_1919 p069 Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Eulogies; reminiscences; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1054 Words to Fugeta, Mrs. P. et al, spoken on 1920-01-06 300 Erelong- during this century. I treat myself always by diet. Yesterday I treated myself with this butter... One day at Adrianople I was with the Governor and we went to a garden where pears were growing. PN_1919 p072 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0362 Words to Fugeta, Mrs. P. et al, spoken on 1920-01-07 660 First of all, the Blessed Beauty made this Covenant so that there should remain no differences... His Holiness Christ wished his followers to understand that whatever Peter said was correct. PN_1919 p073 Christ; Christianity; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2672 Words to Fugeta, two Druze Sheikhs, et al, spoken on 1919-12-31 80 See what his holiness Bahá'u'lláh has done, that he has gathered us all and has made us all one! PN_1919 p056 Ottoman commissions of investigation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0092 Words to Gabrielle Enthoven, spoken on 1913-01-16 1270 The Herald of the Kingdom stands before the people. Wonderful music swells from an unseen orchestra DAS.1913-01-16, ABCC.497-502 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Martyrs and martyrdom; Mystical themes; Prophecy and fulfillment; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2792 Words to Genevieve Coy et al, spoken on 1920-09-08 70 it is not the length of time that one spends here that is important. Some people stay a short time, and then go and do great service. Other people are here a long time, and they learn nothing. IHP.142, BLO_PN#046, BLO_PN#111 Development of capacity and readiness; Humor; jokes; Personal instructions - -
ABU2124 Words to Genevieve Coy spoken in Sept. 1920 130 Mr. Vail is a good man… Some people are ready for education. They are like the fertile ground.... SW_v12#11 p.182-183, BLO_PN#111 Differences in human capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB07148 Words to George Latimer 120 Bahá'í Scriptures ...The Word of God is the storehouse of all good, all power and all wisdom. The illiterate fishermen and savage Arabs BSC.439 #799, SW_v06#16 p.122, SW_v16#04 p.487 Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Limits of the intellect; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU0849 Words to George Latimer 360 other/unknown lang Huqúqu'lláh بعد از آنکه شخص کلیۀ مخارج ضروریّه را پرداخت نمود، نوزده درصد از آنچه باقی مانده را اخذ After one has paid all his necessary expenses 19% of what is left is then taken by him and given as Huquq. BRL_HUQUQP#049 BRL_HUQUQ#049, COC#1176, BSTW#007 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2481 Words to George Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-29 90 Our aim is not to rest but to become assisted to serve the Cause no matter where we are. Our purpose is to become enabled to render service at the Divine Threshold. If this is realized it will be very good, otherwise life itself is meaningless. PN_1912_heh p012, PN_1912 p003 Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU2361 Words to George Latimer spoken around 1920 100 Very good, but all should direct attention to the teachings. They should not mention in such and such a place, such things were happening, and teachers have gone there. These affairs must be kept private PN_1919 p003 Exhortations and counsels; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
ABU2176 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken around 1904-02-06 120 All teaching and knowledge are enclosed in the soul of man, because his soul encompasses everything. To study means to try to bring them to light. PN_1904 p004, PN_1904 p036, TTAW.006, BLO_PN#102 Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge of self; Study; deepening - -
ABU1318 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-06 240 Whatever there is in the world of contingency is a symbol of the spiritual world; whatever there is on the earth is a symbol of heavenly things. PN_1904 p002, PN_1904 p034, TTAW.004-005, BLO_PN#102 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Empty learning; false spirituality; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU1866 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-06 160 The existent world needs a uniting power to connect nations. There are various uniting powers in the world. One is patriotism PN_1904 p002, PN_1904 p033, TTAW.003-004, BLO_PN#102 Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0809 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-07 370 The first entrance into light and into belief is extremely difficult. The spiritual birth is troublesome and painful in the same degree as the physical birth. PN_1904 p004, PN_1904 p037, TTAW.006-008, BLO_PN#102 - -
ABU3060 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-07 50 Through the bounty and favor of God think nothing difficult or impossible. God is so bountiful that He brings fire out from the stone PN_1904 p007, PN_1904 p039, TTAW.010, BLO_PN#102 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU0667 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08 440 All things were created for man, and man for God. Man is distinguished from all other creations. This is a special problem. There are three general classes of creations SW_v07#18 p.180-181x, PN_1904 p008, PN_1904 p042, TTAW.010-013, BLO_PN#102 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Man's distinction from the animal; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The mind's power of discovery; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU0712 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08 410 Divine favor, like the sun, appears from different dawning places. In the early days, the prophets were the dawning places of the divine benedictions. PN_1904 p010, PN_1904 p045, TTAW.013-015, BLO_PN#102 Independent investigation of truth; reality; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU1284 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08 250 There is no real pleasure in the world and no real happiness.... I wish for the happiness and prosperity of the believers even in this material world, SW_v08#06 p.065x, PN_1904 p006, PN_1904 p040, TTAW.009-010, BLO_PN#102 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU0459 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-09 570 Every nation is looking for a Promised One, or indeed, for two Manifestations. Zoroastrians expect two. The Jews expect Elias and Christ. PN_1904 p012, PN_1904 p048, TTAW.015-019, BLO_PN#102 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Outward and inward meanings; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light - -
ABU0557 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-10 500 Christ himself said that whatever happened in the cycle of Moses would occur again in His time. Therefore these occurrences were repeated. PN_1904 p014, PN_1904 p053, TTAW.019-022, BLO_PN#102 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion - -
ABU1325 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-10 240 There is an attractive power in everything in the world, which is called the possibility of receiving the power of progress.... By being severed from the world I do not mean holding in contempt the things of the world SW_v08#06 p.063x, PN_1904 p017, PN_1904 p051, PN_1907 p077, TTAW.023, BLO_PN#102 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Development of capacity and readiness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1622 Words to Goodall, Wise and Cooper, spoken on 1912-07-20 190 I have come to these parts and I find out that certain people have attributed to me certain statements of which I am innocent… Any one quoting me must have authority written either with my own hand, or Tablets signed with my seal. SW_v11#14 p.243x, PN_1912 p018, PN_1912 p028, BSTW#129, BSTW#172 Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Importance of authoritative interpretation; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0866 Words to H.E. Warmeke, spoken on 1913-05-01 350 The American people are not satisfied with their present day civilization. It is true that they have built a marvellous civilization of their own through giant-like forces DAS.1913-05-01 Independent investigation of truth; reality; Man's distinction from the animal; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Praise of Western values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization - -
ABU1535 Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-01 200 Persian بسیار خوش آمدید ماندن ما در اینجا مانند عبادت است امید وارم که نتائج عظیمه حاصل نماید جمیع نفوس خوابند You must feel very happy because you are here with me and we are associating together with the utmost kindness. NJB_v04#14 p.002 DAS.1913-11-01, PN_1913-14_heh p007 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Many are called but few are chosen; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2508 Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-01 90 It is well. For example when we enter a rose-garden we think how through the heat and the rays of the material sun such wonderful DAS.1913-11-01, PN_1913-14_heh p009 Manifestation of God as educator; Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU0605 Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-03 470 Today I am going to speak to you on the object of the appearance of the prophets. It is evident that the world of humanity is in need of educators. DAS.1913-11-03 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Education of children; moral education; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Need for an educator; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher - -
ABU0692 Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-05 420 The other day we touched upon the subject concerning the object of the appearance of the Prophets. For what purpose did God send Moses? DAS.1913-11-05 Limits of the intellect; Manifestation of God as educator; Moses; Power of the Manifestation of God; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU1125 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad around Dec. 1907 280 Persian تمامش مسکن و ماوای انبیاء است تمامش موطی اقدام انبیاءاست انبیاء الهی شبها تا صبح بمناجات All of these were the dwelling-places of the Prophets of old. All of them were blessed by the footsteps of the Divine Manifestations KHH1.014 (1.019) KHHE.031 Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Prophecy and fulfillment; Shrines and Holy places - -
ABU2211 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad around Dec. 1907 110 Persian این اراضی مقدسه است تمامش باثر اقدام انبیای الهی متبرک و مشرف شده هر وجبش مقدس است All of this land is Holy Land, and it bears traces of the footsteps of the Divine Prophets. Therefore, every grain of it is sacred and sanctified. KHH1.015 (1.021) KHHE.033 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU0522 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad around June 1914 520 Persian میدانی چرا حضرت اعلی شهید شد میدانی چرا جمال مبارک اینهمه بلاها را تحمل کرد Do you know why His Holiness the Exalted One [the Bab] was martyred and the Blessed Beauty sustained such life-long hardships and sufferings?... Is it rational for us to aid him? If a thief wants to enter a house and rob it, should we help him? KHH1.072-074 (1.100-103) KHHE.116-117 Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Martyrs and martyrdom - -
ABU0277 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-06 770 Persian مسائل الهیه مطابقت تام با عقل و علم دارد ولی مسئله در بیان شیئی است مبین لازم دارد همان مسئله را میشود بچندین Spiritual teachings are completely consistent with rational thought and science, but it is a question of how they are presented. An interpreter is needed. The same issue can be presented in multiple ways. KHH1.224-227 (1.312-317) KHHE.327-329, STAB#052, STAB#108 Maintainance of degrees in society; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU0801 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-08 370 Persian فی الحقیقه شما امسال در ابوسنان خیلی زحمت کشیدید هیچ مقصودی جز رضای الهی نداشتید You truly worked hard in Abú-Sínan this year. You had no other purpose save the good-pleasure of God KHH1.230-231 (1.321-323) KHHE.338-339, DAS.1915-05-08 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0855 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-08 350 Persian این سفر شما بسیار سفر مبارکی است چراکه سالهای سال در این صفحات در اراضی مقدسه بوده اید Your journey is indeed a blessed one because, for many years, you were in Holy Land and its vicinity KHH1.231-232 (1.323-325) KHHE.340-342, DAS.1915-05-08 Monasticism; asceticism; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0423 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-13 600 Persian من میخواستم یک سری بشما بگویم در خانه ممکن نشد لهذا اینجا میگویم و آن اینست که من اینروزها در خطر عظیم هستم I have wanted to share a secret with you but was unable to do so [earlier] at My home and, therefore, I disclose it now: These days, I am in the utmost danger. Perhaps I will be martyred. KHH1.237-239 (1.332-334) KHHE.350-353 Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2429 Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-13 90 Persian انسان که خود متذکر و متاثر بود در حجر و مدر تأثیر میکند شق القمر مینماید هدهد که بسبا رفت When a person is consecrated and devout, his influence will even penetrate stones and hard rocks, causing great miracles.... Whenever I go to the Cave of Elijah, a new vivacity is wafted over Me. This is because the life-generating spirit of Elijah envelops that Cave KHH1.240 (1.336) KHHE.354 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU3381 Words to Haji Amin and Daniel Jenkyn, spoken on 1912-12-29 30 The language of the heart is more eloquent than the physical tongue. When two hearts are united astonishing results will be realized. But a perfect union is necessary. DAS.1912-12-29 Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart - -
ABU2785 Words to Haji Mirza Haydar Ali, spoken on 1914-04-15 70 This Mirza Ahmad has become the 'recorder of my deeds'. As soon as I open my mouth he takes out his notebook. If I make a joke, it will be spread all over Europe. DAS.1914-04-15 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Humor; jokes - -
ABU2035 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-30 140 In returning, I will certainly go to Europe.... See how much we have moved from one place to another. How far New York is from here SW_v03#11 p.004 Humor; jokes; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0266 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31 790 Anyone whom I send to a place is confirmed; anyone. One of them is Miss Alma Knobloch... Answer the questioner: What is the use of your creation? What benefit have you given to the world? COC#0422x, SW_v03#11 p.004-005, PN_1912 p007, PN_1912 p156 Begging; mendicancy; idleness and sloth; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Purpose; goal of creation; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving - -
ABU0527 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31 520 The Bahá'í must first be informed of the Principles and Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, then go forth SW_v03#11 p.005-006, PN_1912_heh p006, PN_1912 p005, STAB#036 Martyrs and martyrdom; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU2657 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31 80 It is because you do not finish with them. They have their old superstitions and their hearts are attached to them; after a while they become cool again. PN_1912 p006 Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Methods of teaching the Cause; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2611 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-08-01 80 All the people of the world are sowing their seeds in brackish ground and they write on the surface of the water. Therefore you must consider that all their efforts are fruitless. PN_1912_heh p023, PN_1912 p009 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; High station of the true believer; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU2688 Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-08-01 80 O God! Assist me with the hosts of the Supreme Concourse and make me firm and steadfast in the Covenant and Testament SW_v03#14 p.005, SW_v08#17 p.228, SW_v10#14 p.272, PN_1912 p010, BSTW#074c Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -

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