all items by Abdu'l-Bahá, details

Praise be to God! You are the guests of Mrs. Goodall. With the utmost love has she prepared this feast, and every kind of food is before you. The effulgence of the mercy of Baha’u’llah is resplendent.

BDA1.315.15x

SW_v04#12 p.203-204+209, MHMD1.333x, MAB.054-057x, ECN.150+582+991

Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering and imprisonment; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2863

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-17

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

هنوز آن هیئت تفتیش و تعدی در مراجعت از عکا بین راه اسلامبول بودند که سطوت عدالت ملکوت جمیع امور را

This commission of investigation and oppression was on its way back to Istanbul from 'Akka when the majesty of the justice of God revolutionized all matters.

BDA1.317.01

MHMD1.335

Justice and wrath of God; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0427

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-20

600

You are very welcome, very welcome, very welcome! ...And the purpose of being a Baha'i is this, that man should be adorned with all the virtues of the world of humanity.

BSTW#155a, ECN.143+176

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause

ABU0924

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-20

330

Very welcome! Are you all well? You must be very happy, very happy, very grateful, for it was very difficult for me to come and reach this part.... One act soul is preferable to a thousand inactive and useless souls

BSTW#155b, ECN.144+178

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU1693

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-20

590

Praise be to God! That this city is progressive; that it is adorned with the existence of the believers... The deceased, his honor Mr. Chase, was a blessed soul; he was a holy reality.

SW_v04#13 p.225-226x, BSTW#155e, ECN.145+182

Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0750

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-21

400

I desire to say farewell today as I am going to leave in a few hours. But I do not say goodby. I repeat "Au revoir".

BSTW#155d, ECN.146+180

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU1679

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-21

180

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

شکر کنید خدا را بالطاف باقیه فائز شدید و دیدهٴ بینا یافتید همه کورند و شما بینا جمیع زمینی هستند

Thank the Lord that you have attained His eternal favors and have been blessed with seeing eyes. All are blind but you are endowed with sight.

BDA1.324.04

MHMD1.342-343

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight

ABU2325

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-23

100

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

چون در راه سوارهائی که برای حفاظت همراه ایشان بوده‌اند اورا زخمی کرده اموالش را می برند

From the circumstances, as reported, we surmised that because Aqa Abu'l-Qasim-i-Hamadani had previously been with Baha'u'llah and had also set out on a journey... I have now been for some time in these regions.

BDA1.326.12

MHMD1.345

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih

ABU3320

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-24

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

هر روزی امری مؤید است و هر وقتی مقصدی مقتضی امروز تبلیغ امر الله و نشر تعالیم الهیه جاذب تأییدات غیبیه است وقت تخم افشانیست و القآء کلمهٴ الهی

Every day confirmations surround some specific pursuit and every hour has a purpose decreed for it. Today, teaching the Cause of God

BDA1.329.13

MHMD1.348

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU1379

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-25

230

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

میخواهم با شماها خدا حافظی نمایم این ملاقات و مجلس خیلی مؤثر است آخر الکأس است

Here I want to bid you farewell. This meeting and assemblage are very moving. This is the last draught in the goblet!

BDA1.330.10

MHMD1.348-349, ABCC.311-312, ECN.019+217

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power of prayer; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU1677

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-29

180

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

در کلیفورنیا دیدم رئیس اساقفه با تبخر و جلال جمعیتی از عقب با خود میبرد گفتم چه خبر است

One day in California I saw a cardinal walking with pomp and ceremony in front of a procession. Inquiring about the occasion, I was told that a new church had been built and the cardinal was to officially open its doors

BDA1.338.07

MHMD1.356

Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Christian clergy

ABU1822

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-02

160

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

اول وظیفه اعضا الفت و اتحاد آنهاست که سبب حصول نتائج حسنه گردد

The first duty of the members is to effect their own unity and harmony, in order to

MAS5.276, BDA1.349.05

COC#0187x, SW_v08#09 p.114, MHMD1.367-368, BSTW#248b

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2816

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-02

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

ادیان الهیه برای الفت و محبت بوده و سبب اتفاق ملل و امم مختلفه گشته اما چون مدتی گذشت

The divine religions were revealed for love and amity and have brought about harmony among the different peoples and nations. But as time passed dogmas

BDA1.348.04

MHMD1.366

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2133

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-06

120

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

اوائل صعود مبارک من چنین نوشتم که سوف تری رایة المیثاق تحقق علی الآفاق و همچنین شرق منور نما غرب معطر نما

Soon after the ascension of the Blessed Beauty I wrote: Erelong ye shall see the banner of the Covenant Hoisted over the world.... Outwardly the holy Manifestations of God were completely humiliated and despised.

BDA1.357.04

MHMD1.375-376

East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Prophecy and fulfillment; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU2578

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-06

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

حضرت بهآءالله بدون قواء ملکیه و شئون ظاهره تاسیس عزت ابدیه و ترویج تعالیم الهیه نمود

Baha'u'llah, without earthly power and worldly means, laid the foundations for eternal glory and promoted divine teachings.

BDA1.358.01

MHMD1.377

Growth of the Cause; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity in diversity

ABU1990

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-08

140

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

من بسیار از ملاقات شماها مسرورم از الطاف جمال مبارک امید است که سبب عزت امرالله و انتشار کلمة الله گردید تا این شهر بر جمیع بلاد امریکا تقدم یابد

I am very happy to have met you. I hope that through the favors of the Blessed Beauty you shall become the instruments for the glorification of the divine Cause

BDA1.360.01

MHMD1.378-379

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU3118

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-09

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

ای پروردگار در نهایت محبت مجتمعیم و بملکوت تو متوجه جز تو نخواهیم و غیر رضای تو

O Lord! We are assembled here in the utmost love and are turned toward Thy Kingdom

BDA1.363.06

MHMD1.382

Power of prayer; Prayer to be recited at table; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The concourse on high

ABU1366

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-13

230

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

چون باصطلاحات علمی و براهین عقلی بود منکری نداشت و هیچ نفسی ادنی اعتراضی ننمود البته در اینگونه محافل

As they were delivered in scientific terms and with rational arguments, none could deny them and not a single voice was raised in opposition.

BDA1.370.12

MHMD1.389

Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Empty learning; false spirituality; Harmony of science and religion; Rational arguments; Religion as reality; definitions of religion

ABU2462

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-14

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مبارکترین اوقات وقتی است که با احبای الهی ملاقات مینمایم این بهترین اوقاتست

The most blessed moments of my life are those which I spend in the company of the friends of God. These are the best times.

BDA1.372.11

MHMD1.391

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU3315

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-14

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

نغمات و اصوات در تلاوت آیات و مناجات نظم و نهر باید باشد ولی در امور غیر منصوص من مداخله نمیکنم

Singing and chanting of scripture and prayers in verse or in prose should be used but I do not interfere in matters not expressly stated in the Text.

AVK4.152.04, YHA2.863a, BDA1.373.13

MHMD1.392

House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU1377

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-16

230

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مظاهر مقدسه تحمل بلایا و مصائب عظیمه فرمودند و قبول زجر و جفا در هر دمی نمودند حضرت مسیح مبتلای بلایا شدیده گردید

The holy Manifestations endured great afflictions and persecutions and at every moment accepted torment and oppression.... Divine religions consist of two parts... Gracious God! Although people see with their own eyes that in the dispensation of Christ the eleven disciples were ordinary men

BDA1.376.16

MHMD1.395-396

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU1599

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-17

190

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

الحمد لله عون و عنایت مبارک از جمیع جهات رسید و تأیید ملکوت ابهی احاطه نمود امر الله گوشزد عموم گردید

Praise be to God! His divine help and assistance have enveloped us and the confirmations of the Abha Kingdom have surrounded us.... Had there not been this servitude, constancy and confirmation

BDA1.378.03

MHMD1.397-398

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0447

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26

580

Praise be to God, this is a very good gathering! Blessed souls are present... What is the meaning of the image and likeness of God?

PN_various p021x, BSTW#089

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Human reality created in the image of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU1849

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26

160

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

من از ملاقات شماها کمال سرور حاصل مینمایم همیشه این محافل را در خاطر خواهم داشت ابداً فراموش نخواهم نمود

I always derive great pleasure from being with you. I shall always remember these gatherings. I shall never forget them.

BDA1.391.04

MHMD1.410

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

ABU1992

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26

140

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مومن بهاءالله کسی است که ثابت بر میثاق است هر کسی بپیمان الهی ثابت است مومن است

A believer in Baha'u'llah is he who is firm in the Covenant.... Is it possible that one may believe in a book without believing in the teacher

BDA1.391.15

SW_v14#08 p.228, MHMD1.410

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as sun; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

ABU1989

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-27

140

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

مقصود مظاهر مقدسه الهیه تربیت نفوس مقدسه بوده بعضی چنان گمان نمودند که مقصد

The purpose of the divine Manifestations has been the education of holy souls.

MSBH8.207, BDA1.392.11

MHMD1.411-412

Call to action; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU1453

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-29

220

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

یکی از فیوضات دین و ایمان حصول اطمینان قلب و جنان است و سرور روح و مسرت وجدان

One of the bounties of religion and faith is the attainment of peace of the heart and soul and the joy of spirit and conscience. This station can only be gained through faith and understanding.

BDA1.394.17

MHMD1.414

Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU1499

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-30

210

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

من از خدمات شماها بسیار ممنونم فی الحقیقه مرا خدمت کردید مهمان نوازی نمودید

I am most grateful for your services; in truth you have served me. You have extended hospitality.

MSBH8.208-209, YHA1.309, KHTB2.326, BDA1.396.08

MHMD1.415-416, VLAB.014-015

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Hospitality; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU1440

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-01

220

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

چون از اغلب مشکلات سیاسی دورند و در گوشه ای آسوده و نسبت بسایر قطعات اهالی امریکا هم بیشتر طالب صلح و صلاح

As Americans are removed from most political difficulties they live at ease in isolation and, compared to most other regions

BDA1.398.01

MHMD1.417

Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0596

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-02

470

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

من در نیو یورک خیلی در مجامع شما بودم اقامت من در سایر شهرها عشر این نبود

I have been in your gatherings many times. I have not attended one-tenth

KHTB2.328, BDA1.399.10

PUP#138 (p.460-461), SW_v07#13 p.123-124, MHMD1.418-420

Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0826

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-03

360

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

حمد خدا را که مسس کروگ سبب اجتماع شما و انعقاد چنین محفلی گردیده که به ذکر الهی... خدایا ما ضعیفیم تو قوی کن ما نادانیم تو دانا فرما خدایا فقیریم

Praise be to God that Mrs Krug has been the cause of your gathering in this meeting where you are engaged in mentioning God and in adducing proofs…. O Lord! We are weak; strengthen us

AKHA_134BE #03 p.101x, ADH2_1#33 p.050x, MMG2#276 p.309x, KHTB2.331, BDA1.401.16

PUP#136 (p.457-458), SW_v07#12 p.114-115, MHMD1.420-421, PN_1912 p020

S. and S. Toloui-Wallace

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0270

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-05

780

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

این روز آخر و ملاقات آخری است حالا دیگر سوار واپور شده

This is our last day and my last meeting with you. In a few minutes our steamer will leave these shores

ANDA#43-44 p.165, KHF.263, KHAB.390 (395), KHTB2.343, BDA1.412.11

PUP#140 (p.468-470), DAS.1912-12-05, SW_v03#18 p.003-004, SW_v13#04 p.079, MHMD1.429-432, DJT.391-392x, BLO_PN#027x, BSTW#117

Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0592

Words to the believers, spoken on 1913-12-29

470

mixed

بسیار خوب است که در مقام حضرت اعلی در ظل عنایت جمال مبارک همه جمعیم ابدا

It is most significant that we are all gathered here in the Tomb of His Holiness the Bab and beneath the protection of the Blessed Perfection.

KHH1.248 (1.347-349)

KHHE.364-366, DAS.1913-12-29

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU1247

Words to the believers, spoken on 1914-07-15

250

The Holy Spirit is the only power which will ultimately unite and harmonize the races and nations of the world.

DAS.1914-07-15, SW_v08#08 p.101

Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU2725

Words to the children, spoken on 1912-04-16

Persian

به به چه اطفال مبارکی هستند خیلی نورانیند در وجوهشان

These are blessed children. They are very illumined. In their faces the rays of the love of God can be seen. I pray in their behalf

KHTB2.026, NJB_v04#10 p.004

BSTW#341

Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Stories; anecdotes

ABU1530

Words to the Cooper-Frankland party

210

Abdu'l-Baha advised that all pray for others more than for themselves, as that will help us to become less selfish, and as we pray for the bounties to be showered upon others, we draw them in this way to ourselves.

PN_1914 p020-021, BSTW#205

Law of fasting; Reward and punishment

ABU0629

Words to the Coopers, spoken on 1912-10-16

460

You are all dear children of Mrs. [Ella Goodall] Cooper. She loves you with her heart and soul. In Persian language they say that such a person loves another

ECN.841

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Naming of children; of individuals; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0804

Words to the Eastern pilgrims, spoken on 1913-06-28

370

Praise be to God that you have crossed the mountains and deserts, the lands and the seas and attained to the visit of the Holy Tomb with joy and fragrance.

DAS.1913-06-28

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Law of pilgrimage; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU1940

Words to the Eastern pilgrims, spoken on 1913-06-30

150

We must let loose the divine forces so that those souls who are standing still at the turnpike may move along the path of progress... We must ever strive to find out the subject which is of interest to the other party and speak with him from that standpoint.

DAS.1913-06-30

Development of capacity and readiness; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU3194

Words to the Eastern pilgrims, spoken on 1913-06-30

Well, what are we going to do next? Tell me what should be done? We have already travelled a good deal. We have crossed the seas

DAS.1913-06-30

Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU3302

Words to the editor of the Police Journal, spoken on 1912-09-17

Persian

Mahmúd's Diary

روزنامه باید اول وسیلهٴ الفت بین نفوس باشد این اعظم وظائف صاحبان جرائد است که سوء تفاهم

A newspaper must in the first instance be the means of creating harmony among the people.

BDA1.252.04

MHMD1.270, ABCC.273

Newspapers and the media; publications; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU1595

Words to the Falah family, spoken on 1914-06-06

190

The firm and steadfast believers living in a city will become the means of its ultimate illumination and will assist the inhabitants

DAS.1914-06-06, SW_v09#10 p.107-108x

Growth of the Cause; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0115

Words to the first American pilgrims, spoken on 1900-01-09

1160

The field in America is now likened unto a field of land in which are planted small trees

PN_1900 p068

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Mary Magdalene; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU1503

Words to the friends over lunch, spoken on 1913-01-10

210

The most important food is spiritual food. This material food must be eaten three times a day, but whosoever eats of the spiritual food shall never hunger.

DAS.1913-01-10

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Stories; anecdotes; The power of words; of speech

ABU0732

Words to the friends spoken around 1914

400

Persian

الحمد لله در ظل عنایت جمال قدم چنین مجالس روحانی فراهم بمشود حالا قدر این انجمنها معلوم نیست

Praised be God that under the shadow of the bounties of the Ancient Beauty such heavenly gatherings are now held.... At the beginning of our arrival at ‘Akka, we had gatherings, but very secretly.

KHH1.311-313 (1.434-436)

KHHE.447-449

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0398

Words to the friends spoken around Dec. 1907

620

Persian

در زمان قدیم طوایف مختلفه بوده اند از جمله سامری ها که امروز نیستند و همچنین فریسیان

There were certain tribes in the old times, which no longer exist, such as Samaris or Pharisiyan.... These people believed that the Logos of that peerless Essence had been made flesh. That is, lahut had become nasut.

KHH1.029-031 (1.040-043)

KHHE.057-059

Anthropomorphism; Christian doctrine and practice; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Manifestation of God as mediator; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0797

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

370

Persian

حالا با آقا میرزا مهدی صحبت میکردم میگفتم که باید بسیار مسرور باشی که پدر مومنی داری

Earlier I was speaking with Áqa Mírza Mihdí, and I said to him: You must be very happy as you have a father who is a believer.

KHH1.039-040 (1.055-057)

KHHE.073-074

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; High station of learning; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Moses; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge

ABU0824

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

360

Persian

بعد از اینها خوب میشود من از یک چیز متاثر شدم که یکوقت نوشته بودند

After these occurrences, it will be better.... Tolstoy is a deeply learned man. I wanted him to embrace the blessed Cause

KHH1.053-054 (1.074-076)

KHHE.092-094, STAB#112

Criticism and its limits; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech

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