all items by Abdu'l-Bahá, details

You must all arise in unison to serve the Cause of God. You must work hand in hand to teach the Cause and know that the confirmations of Baha'u'llah will descend upon you.

BDA1.382.10

MHMD1.401-402

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU1135

Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1913-12-09

280

As long as a person is not separated from the sacred surroundings of the Threshold of Bahá'u'lláh, he does not realize the magnitude of his loss

DAS.1913-12-09

Presence of; reunion with God; Shrines and Holy places; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

ABU1008

Words to some children spoken in Oct. 1912

310

You are all my grandchildren. I feel the utmost joy to be present here with you, especially to be surrounded with such radiant children.

MAB.051-052

East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Praise and encouragement; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Unity in diversity

ABU1781

Words to some children, spoken on 1912-10-12

170

What radiant children these are! How radiant! What radiant and beautiful children! These will become very good

MAB.050-051, ECN.126+477+495n

Education of children; moral education; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2244

Words to some children, spoken on 1912-11-24

110

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

من امیدوارم چنانچه باید و شاید تربیت شوید و هر یک سبب فخر خاندان خویش گردید خدا شما را تأیید کند

I hope that you will be educated as you ought to be and that each of you will become the pride of your family. May God assist you to acquire divine knowledge

BDA1.389.03

MHMD1.407-408

Education of children; moral education; Parents and children; youth; families; Praise and encouragement; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2836

Words to some Christian ministers, spoken on 1912-12-01

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

تعالیم حضرت مسیح فراموش شده ملاحظه نمائید که مسیح بپطرس میفرماید شمشیر خود را غلاف کن باز می‌فرماید

The teachings of Christ are forgotten. Consider that Christ commanded Peter to sheathe his sword. He also said

BDA1.398.15

MHMD1.417-418

Christ; Christianity; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Religion as reality; definitions of religion

ABU0426

Words to some Christians, spoken on 1914-12-26

600

The deeds which are perpetrated by the present civilized Christian nations of Europe are opposite to the commandments of Christ. He shuns their association

DAS.1914-12-26

Call to action; Christian doctrine and practice; Critique of Western values; culture; Justice and wrath of God; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; War and peace

ABU2747

Words to some clergymen, spoken on 1912-04-13

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مادیات و روحانیات همیشه همعنان بوده ولی حال مادیات غلبه نموده و اساس الهی فراموش شده

Materialism and spirituality have always kept pace together. Now materialism has gone ahead, the divine foundation is forgotten and is being left behind.... The appearance of the divine Manifestation is like the coming of springtime.

BDA1.031.01

SW_v19#02 p.053, MHMD1.040

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Harmony of science and religion; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual springtime

ABU1098

Words to some Druze friends, spoken around Nov. 1914

290

The life of a judge in the Turkish Empire is the subject of constant satire and the ineffectiveness of Turkish laws and their inadequacy the source of much amusement and diversion.

DAS.1914-11-04

Civil courts; Stories; anecdotes

ABU2494

Words to some Druze friends, spoken on 1914-11-02

In America the houses are decorated with costly portraits and pictures of men and women. They pay fabulous prices for these works of art

DAS.1914-11-02

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts

ABU0782

Words to some Druze friends, spoken on 1914-11-03

380

Azrael, the Angel of death, is well-known in the Muhammadan world for his heartlessness in the face of misery and sorrow

DAS.1914-11-03

Angels; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The concourse on high

ABU1051

Words to some Druze friends, spoken on 1914-11-03

300

there were in the past ages many temperance societies and as a result of their activities teetotalers became very numerous.

DAS.1914-11-03

Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes

ABU1860

Words to some Druze friends, spoken on 1914-11-03

160

I read in a newspaper the other day a story concerning the present conflict raging between the European Powers

DAS.1914-11-03

Justice and wrath of God; War and peace

ABU1259

Words to some Eastern pilgrims, spoken on 1914-01-19

250

You are a good party! God willing, you shall have good weather on your journey! May you expend your days in the utmost joy and fragrance!

DAS.1914-01-19, PN_1914 p016

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU2854

Words to some engineers, spoken on 1912-11-03

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مشرق الاذکار مدور و دائره شکل است ٩ خیابان ٩ باغچه ٩ حوض با فواره های آب و ٩ دروازه در اطراف دارد

The Mashriqu'l-Adhkar is circular in shape. It has nine paths, nine gardens, nine pools with fountains and nine gates.

BDA1.352.03

MHMD1.370-371

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU2215

Words to some first-time visitors, spoken on 1912-06-26

110

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

آنچه را شما در زمین باز نمائید در آسمان گشوده خواهد شد لکن مسیحیان معنی ان را نفهمیدند و گمان کردند مقصد رفع گناهان خلق بواسطهٴ رؤسای مسیحیه است

Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven'. The Christians have not understood its meaning.

BDA1.135.05

MHMD1.145

Christian doctrine and practice; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Idolatry; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0582

Words to some friends, spoken around 1914-11-10

480

In the battle of Khandag the enemy hordes rushed forward and besieged the city of Medina. Mohamad and his companions were in the town and had no other recourse but to defend it.

DAS.1914-11-11

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0133

Words to some friends, spoken around 1914-11-15

1090

There are many militarists of the ancient, conservative school who hold the opinion that Alexander of Macedon was the greatest born leader

DAS.1914-11-15

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Justice and mercy; Stories; anecdotes; War and peace; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU3223

Words to some friends, spoken on 1912-07-04

Even the sword is no test to the Persian believers.... But some of the people here are tested if I don't say 'How do you do?'

PN_1909B p047, DJT.327, BLO_PN#027

Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU2662

Words to some friends, spoken on 1913-03-29

I am under the protection and preservation of God. God looks after me. He guards me against any danger. Sometimes He comes and caresses me. He kisses my lips and touches my back.

DAS.1913-03-29

Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

ABU1433

Words to some friends, spoken on 1913-05-04

220

Persian

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

باز ما مراجعت بپاریس نمودیم به‌بینیم احباب چه کرده‌اند... تخمی افشاندیم و برگشتیم حال شما میتوانید بروید آبیاری کنید؟

We have returned to Paris to see what the believers have done… We have come to Paris and are sowing the seeds. Can you arise and irrigate them? When the divine farmer ploughs the ground and scatters the seeds

BDA2.283

DAS.1913-05-04, MHMD2.373-374

Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

ABU3117

Words to some friends, spoken on 1913-05-08

Man must never get satisfied. He must ever be thirsty. There is nothing worse in this world than 'satiety'. Man must drink from every fountain.

DAS.1913-05-08

Condition of search; Effort; striving; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2062

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-02-02

130

Persian

ما مبلغ خیای لازم داریم باید جمیع احباء مبلغ باشند و تبلیغ بزبان تنها نیست ... هر یکی از احبای الهی باید در سال اقلا یکی را تبلیغ کنند

We are sorely in need of many teachers. But all the believers of God must be teachers of the Cause. Teaching the Cause is not only through the tongue...Every one of the believers of God must, at the very least, teach one new soul in a year.

AVK3.496.18x, MAS5.163

DAS.1914-02-02

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2081

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-02-08

130

Most of these girls come from Europe and dedicate their lives entirely to prayer and worship. They are known as the brides of Christ.

DAS.1914-02-08

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Monasticism; asceticism; Religion as reality; definitions of religion

ABU2907

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-02-28

A wise man must adapt himself as quickly as possible to every environment. If he is disgruntled and complains he will make his life miserable

DAS.1914-02-28

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment

ABU1121

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-04-28

280

Persia has unlimited possibilities for the development of its material resources, but there must be civilizing influences and untiring efforts.

DAS.1914-04-28

Call to acquire knowledge; sciences; Past, present and future of Iran; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Suffering and imprisonment; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity

ABU1234

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-04-30

260

I am leaving tomorrow for Tiberias. I am leaving because you have persisted so much... In the Cause we must give up all pleasures and recreation for the sake of service

DAS.1914-04-30

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Words vs deeds

ABU1071

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-10-07

290

Persian

استغفر الله من از برای آنها عزت ابدیه خواستم این پسر را دکتر فرید را تربیت نمودم

Astaghfuru'llah! I desire for them everlasting glory. I educated this youth (Dr. Faríd) so that he would be of benefit to the Cause

KHH1.100-101 (1.140-141), KHH2.128-129 (2.236)

KHHE.153-154

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU1970

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-10-28

140

Persian

این محل مطبخ بود دود جمال مبارک را صدمه میزد من تغییر دادم بیست سال

In the time of the Blessed Beauty the kitchen was in the opposite corner and as the hole of the chimney was torturous, the house was always filled with smoke. This high ceiling was black with soot.

KHH1.122 (1.170)

KHHE.184-185, DAS.1914-10-28

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU1640

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-10-29

190

In these days the people of the world are in the bondage of a thousand trials and sufferings but they bear all these things without a murmur

DAS.1914-10-29

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU3392

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-10-29

Before entering the Sacred Shrine every one should perform ablution and be clean and pure in body, soul, mind and even his outward apparel. His heart must be purified from all worldly feelings and his consciousness be cleansed from all unholy suggestions.

DAS.1914-10-29

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2321

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-10-31

100

Persian

بجمال افندی لوحی داده فرموده بودند بچندین شهر میروی و ازبیراهه بقم میروی و این مکتوب را بهر واسطه شده

I gave a Tablet to Jamal Effendi and instructed that traveling through certain cities and following an unfrequented route he should reach Qum and to deliver the Tablet to the Sadr A‘zam

ZSM.1914-10-31, KHH1.130 (1.179-180)

KHHE.194-195

Petitions to authorities

ABU0568

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-10

490

It will be capital accomplishment if a school conducted on Bahá'í lines could be built. In the Bahá'í movement a system of education is outlined, whose value is not for the present appreciated.... Every little child will have a slate before him on his small desk.

DAS.1914-11-10

Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Methods of teaching the Cause

ABU1338

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-10

240

One hears nowadays so much about the high-handed ways of the censors. With every opportunity they distort the truth; even the inhabitants of their own countries know very little

DAS.1914-11-10

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Newspapers and the media; publications

ABU1972

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-11

140

Persian

اینکه میفرمایند "عاشروامع الادیان " مقصد مثل این نفوس است

When it is revealed, 'Consort with all religions', the intention is association with such people.

KHH1.265-266 (1.371)

KHHE.389, BSR_v13 p.083

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly

ABU2140

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-11

120

Persian

اینها قبل از موسی بودند از عرب بائده هستند یعنی که خبر شان منقطع شده است

There were [certain tribes] prior to the time of Moses who numbered among the Arab clans that are no more, that is, no sign of them has remained.

KHH1.265 (1.371)

KHHE.388

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and wrath of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0536

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-12

510

Nadir Shah was one of the great rulers of Persia and during his military career he conquered India and many other countries. He was a resourceful leader

DAS.1914-11-12

Call to action; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0265

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-13

790

When I was in Alexandria, Ahmad Aniss, the minister of [...] of the Khedivial court called upon me and proposed to me that he would like to arrange a meeting between his Highness the Khedive and myself.

DAS.1914-11-13

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Means of establishment of future civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU2008

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-13

140

Napoleon the great conquered Germany and brought under his control its domain but to what result! It was only a temporary victory.

DAS.1914-11-13

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0599

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-18

470

In the seventy fourth chapter of the Koran called 'The Greeks' the following verse occurs significant of the present situation: 'Destruction hath appeared by land and by sea

DAS.1914-11-18

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

ABU1178

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-18

270

When the prophetic light of Muhammad dawned from the horizon of Hijaz the Persians and the Greeks were engaged in a severe battle.

DAS.1914-11-18

Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection of Muhammad; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU2630

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-18

This world is like unto a theatre on the stage of which all kinds of drama, plays, tragedies, comedies and operas are presented

DAS.1914-11-18

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; War and peace

ABU0512

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-21

530

Syria has an important position strategically. Ancient nations conquering this country extended the boundary of their empire to all the then known parts of the world.

DAS.1914-11-21

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Prophecy and fulfillment; Shrines and Holy places

ABU0409

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-22

610

Much that is written or said about Muhammad is pure fabrication. The reality is not stated, because it is misunderstood. The origin of the current opinion

DAS.1914-11-22

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Episodes from the early history of Islam; Rejection of Muhammad; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU1823

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-22

160

In these days the most important affair is to render a worthy service at the Holy Divine Threshold and this is no other but the guidance of the people of the earth.

DAS.1914-11-22

Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Idolatry; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0324

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-23

710

The law of Jihad has ever been a veritable firebrand with which the Ulamas of Islam have threatened the world from time to time. In former ages its moral influence

DAS.1914-11-23

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

ABU0908

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-23

330

He [Sheikh ar-Ra'is] is one of the noblest men of Persia. Learned and eloquent and as a former representative of the people

DAS.1914-11-24

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and mercy; Praise and encouragement

ABU0828

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-25

360

Notwithstanding these clear texts the Shiites do not believe in the 'meeting with God'; but they say in the end of the time so many extraordinary events will transpire

DAS.1914-11-25

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

ABU2165

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-27

120

Persian

محبت دو نوع است یکی محبتی است عن علیه و یک محبتی بلا علیه مثلا این مردم بسیار

There are two kinds of love. The first love is based on a motive; the second love is motiveless. People, as a general rule love each other, show kindness towards each other but such manifestations of kindliness are based upon ulterior motives

KHH1.260 (1.363)

KHHE.380, DAS.1914-11-27

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

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