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ABU2744 Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920 70 Persian کار بدست اطفال افتاده کار به دست بی سر و پاها افتاده از برای سلطان قدری باقی نمانده است The affairs of Íran have fallen into the hands of children and those who have no moral compass. Their behavior is such that there is no value or merit in the station of kingship. KNR.082-083 KNRE.091 Call to action; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2847 Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920 60 Persian سنگلاخ های این کوه مبدل به گل و ریاحین خواهد شد و گردش گاه ملل At present rocks and thornbushes surround the Shrine of the Bab, but in the future this place will be encompassed by an abundance of trees and flowers KNR.041 KNRE.051 Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Shrines and Holy places - -
ABU2857 Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920 60 Persian من تمام کارهای خود را در این جهان تمام کردم و باید از این عالم بروم فقط بیت مبارک [He said that He has completed His work in this world and must leave this mortal plane. But the only matter He has been unable to take care of is the House of Baha’u’llah in Baghdad] KNR.079 KNRE.087 Call to action; Shrines and Holy places - -
ABU2685 Words to Osman Bey and others, spoken on 1914-12-23 80 The citizens of a country are like the various members and organs of the body. So long as the brain DAS.1914-12-23, SW_v13#10 p.271 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Relationship between government and people; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty - -
ABU1846 Words to Otto Häfner, spoken on 1913-04-04 160 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 مبلغی در طفولیت خوبست من باین سن که بودم تبلیغ می‌کردم شخصی از احباب برادری داشت It is good to be a spreader of the Teachings of God in childhood. I was a teacher BDA2.218 DAS.1913-04-05, SW_v09#18 p.201, MHMD2.281, VLAB.103, STAB#114 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Regarding the receptivity of the hearer in teaching the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
ABU2235 Words to people invited for lunch, spoken on 1912-09-02 110 Persian Mahmúd's Diary شکر نعمآء الهیه هنگام سختی و زحمت لازم زیرا در بحبوبهٴ نعمت هر نفسی میتواند شاکر باشد حکایتیست که سلطان محمود خربزه ئی را برید To be grateful for the blessings of God in time of want and trouble is necessary BDA1.222.04 MHMD1.238, STAB#019 Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
ABU1926 Words to Percy Grant, spoken around 1912-07-12 150 Man thinks too much of perfecting the body, but of what use is it to him without the perfecting of the spirit? DJT.341-343, BLO_PN#027 Critique of Western values; culture; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU1963 Words to Percy Grant, spoken around 1912-07-12 150 When one prays, one sometimes has divine glimpses. So, when one is spiritually developed, a sublimity of nature is obtained, a delicacy of vision DJT.344, BLO_PN#027 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU3169 Words to Percy Woodcock 40 Tell the friends the matter of building the Mashreq'Ul Azkar in Chicago is of supreme importance. Even if it be only a single room now it will have greater effect than the largest temples of the future. The most important thing in this day is the speedy erection of the Edifice... Its mystery is great and cannot be unveiled just yet. In the future it will be made plain. SW_v13#06 p.132, SW_v06#07 p.053 House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU1572 Words to Percy Woodcock in 1909 200 It is a great mistake to suppose that there will be a House of Justice established in each city. The fact is there will be but one House of Justice for the whole world... we are simply the servants building the house. The house is not ours. We simply contribute the labor. PN_1909F p028 Elections; House of Justice; Means of establishment of future civilization - -
ABU1729 Words to Percy Woodcock in 1909 180 If we wish to pray we must have some object upon which to concentrate. If we turn to God SW_v08#04 p.047-048, PN_1909B p048 God as personal vs. impersonal reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God as sun; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU2771 Words to Percy Woodcock in 1909 70 It has two distinct meanings, the esoteric and exoteric. Esoterically the ark is that shelter given by God PN_1909F p029 Love of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU3252 Words to Percy Woodcock in Ramleh, ca. Mar. 1911 40 I have a few friends in different cities who love Me.... When you return to America, call together those sincere souls who have asked this question SW_v02#03 p.007 Freedom of thought and action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision - -
ABU0414 Words to Persian Baha'Is and others in Ridvan Garden, Apr 1910 610 Die Lehre Seiner Heiligkeit Muhammed, des gesegneten Prophecen wird gerade von den Okzidentalen (Europziern und Amerikanern) im Punkte der Vorausbestimmung SDW v10#12 p.172-174 Episodes from the early history of Islam; Free will and predestination; fate; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Justice and wrath of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering - -
ABU3095 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-03 50 You are very welcome. I was longing to see you... It is very strange that when a face is not illumined with the light of the love of God DAS.1913-09-03, SW_v08#12 p.143x, ABIE.272x, BLO_PN#007 Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Critique of Western values; culture; Education of children; moral education - -
ABU2386 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-05 100 The people of this country are not interested to read these articles and addresses and if you ask from those few DAS.1913-09-05, ABIE.281, BLO_PN#007 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2262 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-29 110 Praise be to God that you have come. For many days you have been here and with perfect joy and fragrance we associated DAS.1913-09-29, ABIE.371, BLO_PN#007 Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU0538 Words to pilgrims departing for India, spoken on 1914-04-18 510 Although the religions of God undergo change and transformation yet the primal objects are immutable... The prevalent notion that the religions of the past have set aside and abolished each other is a great mistake. DAS.1914-04-18 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause - -
ABU1087 Words to pilgrims from India, spoken on 1914-04-22 290 Praise be to God, the news received from all parts indicate the fact that the believers of God are striving in the promulgation of the Cause of God. DAS.1914-04-22 Methods of teaching the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0279 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 770 This was a place for dirt and refuse and loathsome to look upon. During the days when Akka was in confusion and the whirlwind of tests was violent, and a rumor persisted PN_1906 p066, SUR.256-258, BLO_PN#001 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Need for an educator; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0558 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 500 These Bahá'í Feasts are celebrated in the East according to the lunar calendar. We also celebrate them here in accord with the lunar reckoning. PN_1906 p070, SUR.262, BLO_PN#001 Declaration; advent of the Bab; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU0746 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 400 See, how for the sake of a trifling gain, people subject themselves to terrible difficulties and suffering and trial... When we were in Tihran, Mirza Aqa Khan of Nur was the Prime Minister PN_1906 p041, SUR.244-245, BLO_PN#001 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0840 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 360 Many a time, a calamity becomes the means to a bounty. Not until man has endured hardship because of a thing will he appreciate the full value of the thing. PN_1906 p064, SUR.255-256, BLO_PN#001 Love of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab - -
ABU1095 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 290 A food that is prepared in love and partaken of in love gives one great delight. Nay, whatever is done with love imparts great delight. When we were in Baghdad PN_1906 p078, SUR.269-270, BLO_PN#001 Hospitality; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1097 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 290 Certain officials in the City have requested me to write a petition for them to use before the higher authorities to bring about my release from incarceration. PN_1906 p072, SUR.242, BLO_PN#001 Disregarding bodily comfort; Effort; striving; Personal instructions; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1285 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 250 Our shelter is strong; our protector is a Mighty One. He protected us last year when the enemies made such false representations which might have resulted in our destruction. PN_1906 p079, SUR.270, BLO_PN#001 Poems and quotation from poetry; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU2878 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 60 Those who first arose to persecute us and plotted against us are now seeking a means for reconciliation. We have no quarrel with anyone PN_1906 p077, SUR.269, BLO_PN#001 Contention and conflict; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
ABU2900 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 60 Bahá'u'lláh has said that whoever has an art or handicraft, it is incumbent upon him to endeavor to develop it to the point of perfection - even though that art be as humble as that of weaving coarse straw matting. PN_1906 p074, SUR.232, BLO_PN#001 Excellence; distinction; Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Work as worship - -
ABU3217 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 40 Men are trained and developed through these; that is, through poverty, vicissitudes and want. Otherwise, God would have ordered that His friends and Saints become endowed with great wealth PN_1906 p077, SUR.269, BLO_PN#001 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU3495 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 20 Both Peter and Paul suffered martyrdom with all steadfastness by the order of Nero. This is a clear and indisputable fact. PN_1906 p077, SUR.268, BLO_PN#001 Martyrs and martyrdom; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
ABU3078 Words to pilgrims, Haifa, 1914-04 50 In past you must not imagine that the prophets spoke things which the people could not understand. They were very well understood by their contemporaries TDAB.14 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Limits of language; Outward and inward meanings; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation - -
ABU0997 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1906-06-29 310 Were the whole world to act together in order to prevent these stars from giving light - verily they will fail to do so. Now, see how unwise are the enemies of the Cause PN_1906 p080, SUR.265-266, BLO_PN#001 Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Growth of the Cause; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrdom of the Bab; Oneness; unity of religion; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0465 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1906-07-06 560 The believers must not be influenced by the conditions in Akka, be Akka in a state of calm or confusion. No matter what happens in Akka PN_1906 p074, SUR.267-268, BLO_PN#001 Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0713 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1909-07-11 410 Tonight is a beautiful night because, Praise be to God, the believers of America and Persia are joined here at one table. This is one of the great fruits of the Word of God. PN_1909 p021, PN_1909 p057, PN_1909C p111, DJT.108-110, BLO_PN#027 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; East and West; communication between East and West; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0230 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1913-11-14 860 Persian خوش آمدید از وقتیکه از این سفر مراجعت نمودم تا دیروز هیجان شدیدی در اعصاب من... ظلّ‌السّلطان از برای من در پاریس حکایت کرد Before my arrival in Denver, I read in the newspapers that there was held in that city a great religious revival Majlis210461.003-006 NNY.114-116x DAS.1913-11-14 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0996 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-04-22 310 In reality all my movements are fraught with danger. The Favors and Graces of the Blessed Perfection have been always with me. DAS.1914-04-24 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU1228 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-04-23 260 I have often repeated that kissing the hands, the feet and kneeling and bowing are strictly forbidden in the Bahá'í Dispensation. These are old, archaic customs of the religious East DAS.1914-04-23 Human reality created in the image of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Satan; the Evil One; Servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
ABU1841 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-10 160 The Supreme Báb was the promised one of the Koran. with regard to the question of the Seal of the Prophets SW_v09#10 p.111 Prophecy and fulfillment; Seal of the Prophets - -
ABU2023 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-10 140 This is the lake around which His Holiness Christ often walked, over which He often sailed. The site wherein He called His apostles into active service is very near. DAS.1914-06-10 Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0331 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-27 700 Whenever during His lifetime the Blessed Perfection desired to signalize anyone with His special favor, He encouraged him to go forth and teach the Cause of God. DAS.1914-06-27, SW_v13#07 p.185-186x Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; High station of teachers of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU1024 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-29 300 O let me weep like unto the vernal showers of the Spring!... This day is the day of parting. The farewell hour is most difficult to bear. DAS.1914-06-29, SW_v09#12 p.134-135 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart - -
ABU1035 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-29 300 Persian عشق اباد محال خوب مرکزی است مرو در زمان قدیم مرکز خراسان بود Ishkabad is now a good center. In the past, Merv was the center AVK4.434.06x DAS.1914-06-29, SW_v09#12 p.133-134 Education of children; moral education; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts - -
ABU0920 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-10-28 330 Persian زیارت باید در نهایت تضرع و ابتهال باشد والا زیارت نیست تماشا است اینهمه نفوس The pilgrimage to the Holy Tomb must be done with spiritual concentration, attention and humility; it must not be like the automaton pilgrimage of Mohamedans or Christians KHH1.122-123 (1.171-172) KHHE.185-186, DAS.1914-10-28 Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1222 Words to President of the Touranian Society, Ritz Hotel in Budapest, 1913-04-12 260 Your aim, of course, is the realization of Universal Peace, but with what power or with what executive force will you be able to bring it about? In the matter of universal peace a great, universal Power is necessary, which we may name a "Universal Collective Center" DAS.1913-04-12 Nationalism; love of country; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU2519 Words to Private Sinclair, spoken on 1919-02-14 90 From what I can gather from the events of my life, history clearly shows the wars that have been waged, the peace measures that have been subsequently adopted SW_v11#03 p.050-051 Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; War and peace - -
ABU3554 Words to Prof. E. A. Rogers, spoken on 1912-10-04 20 Oh my, that is a long, long story. It covers so much. Please come another day and I will tell you what I can. ECN.755 Knowledge; recognition of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU0517 Words to Prof. E. A. Rogers, spoken on 1912-10-22 530 I longed very much to visit you at your school in Los Gatos but there was not the time ECN.758 Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education - -
ABU2250 Words to Prof. Enayat Khan and others, spoken on 1913-05-29 110 To attain to Nirvana means to reach to perfection. This is made possible through the bestowals of God.... DAS.1913-05-29 Being a source of light; guidance; Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Fulfillment of true potential; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2557 Words to professors and clergymen, spoken on 1912-09-03 80 Persian Mahmúd's Diary اینست مقصد اهل بهآء آیا تو نمیخواهی این کار را بکنی تو هم بکوش تا عالم انسانی وحدت حقیقی یابد This is the purpose of the people of Baha. Would you not like to serve such an ideal? I hope you will put forth effort in this direction so that the world of men may find real unity BDA1.224.04 SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.240 Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity - -
ABU3418 Words to Rabbi Stephen Wise, spoken on 1912-05-13 30 The term religious war is a misnomer, because there can be no war where there is religion. All we have is a hollow sham, a pretence. When once we have real religion, war will cease. APD.067 Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; War and peace - -

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