all items by Abdu'l-Bahá, details

Genuine love and affection in teaching the Cause; High station of the arts and sciences; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Words vs deeds; Work as worship

...a very great importance was given to Science and knowledge in the writings of Baha'u'llah, who wrote that

AIL.071

AB01666

300

...Abdu'l-Baha was educated by the Beauty of Abha. He imparted to him instruction and the code of manners.

DAS.1914-09-04x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Hands of the Cause; High station of the true believer; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11298

...Absolute equality amongst men: this would be impossible. There is needed some organization which will bring about an order in this disorder.

SW_v13#12 p.323

Maintainance of degrees in society

AB11522

Persian

Business; financial; property matters; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing

از رأی حکيم حاذق بنصّ مبارک نبايد خارج شد و مراجعت فرض ولو نفس مريض

...According to the explicit decree of Baha’u’llah one must not turn aside from the advice of a competent doctor

MMK1#135 p.153x

SWAB#135x, LOG#0945x, LOG#0965x

AB05982

140

Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

...After my return from America and Europe, owing to the difficulties of the long voyage and the innumerable inconveniences... When the teacher delivers an address

DAS.1913-07-28, BSC.452 #827x, SW_v07#10 p.097x, ABIE.121, BLO_PN#007

AB06534

130

...All created things have their degree or stage of maturity. The period of maturity in the life of a tree

PDC.194-195x, WOB.164-165x

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Teleology; goal-directed motion

AB11422

...All great movements have advanced through altruism, selflessness, and self-sacrifice, and not [merely] through the interchange of public opinion.

DAS.1913-07-12, SW_v04#15 p.252, ABIE.058, BLO_PN#007

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Universal peace; world unity

AB11586

...All nations were promised by a sure promise and were awaiting with anxiety and longing the coming of the promised one.

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

Prophecy and fulfillment

AB11299

...All the believers of God and the maidservants of the Merciful must summon the people to the Kingdom and be the cause of the guidance of the inhabitants of the world.

DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.200, BLO_PN#007

AB10792

...All these wishes are well worthy of asking, especially the rescue from self-love

SW_v07#18 p.184

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence

AB11482

Persian

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing

نقاهت هر چند از عوارض ذاتيّه انسانست ولی فی الحقيقه مشکل است نعمت صحّت بر جميع نعما مرجّح است

...Although ill health is one of the unavoidable conditions of man, truly it is hard to bear. The bounty of good health is the greatest of all gifts

MMK1#132 p.148x

SWAB#132x

AB07834

110

...Although the life of the creature is called life, in reality, compared to the life of the children (of the Kingdom)

SW_v07#16 p.150

Attaining the life of the spirit; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Life and death

AB05485

150

...Although up to this time I have not written thee, yet spiritual communion united the hearts and ideal correspondence was uninterrupted.

DAS.1914-07-13x

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The concourse on high; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB11556

...Among the miracles which distinguish this sacred Dispensation is this, that women have evinced a greater boldness

ADJ.069x

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power of the Manifestation of God; Role and station of women

AB00512

550

...Among the most important affairs is the founding of the Mashrak-el-Azkar... ...When the Mashrak-el-Azkar was erected in Ishkabad, its influence was felt

GPB.351x3x, COF.069x, SW_v06#17 p.137x, SW_v07#15 p.148x, SW_v01#14 p.007x

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

AB11093

...An hundred good tidings that the doors of the Kingdom have been opened and the Call of the Lord of the Kingdom upraised.

SW_v14#10 p.304-305

Blind imitation [taqlid]; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB12034

150

Social Action

...And now, in gratitude for the assistance, confirmation, protection, and loving-kindness vouchsafed by the All-Glorious Lord

BRL_SOCIAL#017x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB00759

450

...Announce on my behalf my warmest greetings to Mr. Howell, and say, The Mashrak-el-Azkar of Chicago is of the greatest importance. This is a Bahá'í Temple

SW_v02#03 p.007x, SW_v06#17 p.140x, SW_v13#10 p.264x

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB00727

460

...As for the question of inheritance which is occasioning perplexity: in truth, one is entirely free during his lifetime

BRL_UHJ1996-07-01#2

Justice and wrath of God; Law of inheritance; Suffering and imprisonment

AB11349

mixed

Reflection on the Theory of Alchemy as Explained in the Bahá'í Writings, A

امّا علامت بلوغ عالم که در کتاب اقدس مرقوم یکی حصول صلح عمومی و دیگری ظهور و بروز اخت النّبوة حکمت الهّیه است که صنعتع مکتوبه جزو آن است

...As for the signs of the coming of age of the human race mentioned in the Kitab-i-Aqdas: one sign is the advent of universal peace, and the other is the unfoldment and appearance of the 'sister of prophecy', the divine philosophy, of which the hidden craft forms a part

ASAT1.208x

BLO_alchemy

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Consolation and comfort; House of Justice; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity

AB11104

...As much as you are able, be ye faithful at the Threshold of the Beauty of Abha. Faithfulness demands self-sacrifice.

DAS.1914-07-02

Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB11545

...As thou hast realized thy own shortcomings, rest thou assured that thou art firm

SW_v08#17 p.228x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Knowledge of self; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB00908

410

Predictions and prophecies; Role and station of women; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

...As to [what thou hast heard concerning] the child born from Russian parentage, this is pure imagination. Yea, certain persons

TAB.647-648

AB11386

...As to his honor Mr. Hoar, verily he is one who hath presented himself here, witnessed, heard, comprehended and became illuminated and enlightened with the light of the gift of God

SW_v12#19 p.311x

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Naming of children; of individuals; Prayer for children and youth; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB08646

...As to his question about the permissibility of promulgating the divine teachings without relating them to the Most Great Name, you should answer: "This blessed Name hath an effect on the reality of things

COC#1922x

Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB12077

240

Persian

Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The

ای بنده صادق الهی حضرت ابن ابهر مرقوم نموده اند که آن یار رحمانی بصرافت طبع

...As to the design of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar: it should resemble the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar of ‘Ishqabad. That is, it must be a nine-sided edifice

BRL_DAK#0694, COMP_MASHRIQP#36x, QUM.274-275

BRL_MASHRIQ#36x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB08656

...As to the education of children, exert every effort to further this; it is of the utmost importance. So too, the education of girls in all the rules of righteous conduct

COC#0630x

Education of children; moral education; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB11088

...As to the matter of the building of the Mashrak-el-Azkar, that is, the matter of beginning

SW_v06#17 p.149

Business; financial; property matters; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB11568

...As to the matter of the Mashrak-el-Azkar: This is very important. All the believers must most decidedly exert their collective effort in this particular

SW_v04#09 p.160x

AB10951

Persian

Interpretation of dreams and visions; Nineteen-Day Feast; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ضیافت نوزده روزه بسیار سبب فرح و سرور قلوبست اگر چنانکه باید و شاید

...As to the Nineteen Day Feast, it rejoiceth mind and heart. If this feast be held in the proper fashion

MMK1#051 p.089x

SWAB#051x, LOG#0799x

AB11338

...As to the Nineteen Day Feast, ye must give this your most careful attention, and firmly establish it. For this Feast bringeth bliss and unity and love to the lovers of God

COC#0919x

East and West; communication between East and West; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB07508

170

Persian

Martyrs and martyrdom; Nineteen-Day Feast; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ای کنیز خدا نامه ات رسید مشغولیت بسیار لهذا اختصار سزاوار از مس نوبلاک

...As to the Nineteen Day festivity, it is of the utmost importance that the friends should gather at a meeting where, in complete attunement and love

BRL_DAK#0433, BBBD.182

BRL_ATE#155x, COC#0927x, BBBD.183

AB10990

...As to the question of Huquq: In no wise shouldst thou make statements requiring any person to pay the Huquq. However if a devoted and self-sacrificing soul freely and spontaneously offereth

COC#1168x

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Power of the Manifestation of God; Shrines and Holy places

AB11327

Arabic

اما عن السئوال الذی سالتموه فاعلموا بان هذا سر مکنون و انه کالجوهرة المخفیه فی صدفتها

...As to the question ye have asked me, know verily that this is a well-guarded secret. It is even as a gem concealed within its shell.

MAS2.026-027, PPRP.002

WOB.150x, PPRL.001x

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Predictions and prophecies

AB03880

190

Christ; Christianity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Universality of the Cause

...As to the significance of the Cause of Baha'u'llah, know that everything which belongs to the universal is divine

BSC.495 #955, SW_v13#12 p.342

AB04020

300

Persian

ای سراج محبت الله نامه مورخ ۱۳ جنوری ۱۹۱۲ وصول یافت الحمد لله دلیل بر صحت

...As to thy coming to Egypt, it will bring happiness both to thy heart and to ours. I suggested this to thee two months ago, that we proceed to Egypt together

BRL_DAK#1080

LBLT.109bx

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Personal instructions; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB08460

100

...As to thy inquiry about traveling to nearby towns out of Chicago for the promulgation

SW_v10#06 p.108-109x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07153

120

...As to thy question concerning the 54th chapter of Isaiah This chapter refers to the Most Exalted Leaf

TDH#064.17x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB02847

230

...As to thy question concerning the husband and wife, the tie between them

SW_v09#07 p.085-086

Education of children; moral education; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB10282

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture

...As to your question regarding the stars: Know that these brilliant stars are numberless and their existence is not devoid of wisdom both useful and important.

BSC.445 #811, PN_unsorted p088x, PN_unsorted p091, BSTW#017, BSTW#042b

AB11616

...Assuredly ye will achieve a Conquest in California

SW_v02#13 p.006

AB11103

...At present we are living in Ramleh, near Alexandria. From all parts the believers are arriving daily

DAS.1913-10-01

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Personal instructions

AB11443

...Baha'u'llah hath said that the various races of humankind lend a composite harmony and beauty of color to the whole

ADJ.037bx

Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11461

...Baha'u'llah once compared the colored people to the black pupil of the eye surrounded by the white

ADJ.037bx, MBW.136x

Race unity; racial issues; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

AB11597

...Be not disappointed in thyself; trust thou in the favor and bounty of his highness, the Almighty.

SW_v07#18 p.187

AB11462

Consolation and comfort; Soul; spirit after death; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

...Be not in despair, but rather smile by the mercy of thy Lord; and be not sorrowful

TAB.177

AB11307

Christ; Christianity; Consolation and comfort; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty

...Be not sad on account of poverty, nor be sorrowful when the people scorn thee

TAB.177

AB10293

...Be thou in a state of utmost joy and fragrance and render thanks unto the Forgiving Lord, that praise be to God, thou art victorious and triumphant

DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.212, BLO_PN#007

Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB01771

300

...Be thou not grieved and sad because of the ordeals and tests heaped upon thee.

DAS.1914-08-16x

Consolation and comfort; Justice and wrath of God; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB08352

100

…Be well assured of the favours of thy Lord, be resigned unto Him, and cross the ocean in full tranquillity… Give my greetings to thine honourable husband

MAX.191x, MAX.209x

Consolation and comfort; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB11475

...Because of Abdu'l-Baha many a test will be visited upon you. Troubles will befall you, and suffering afflict you

ADJ.042x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB05470

150

...Blessed art thou, for thou hast severed thyself from aught else save God!

MAX.175

Chastisement and requital; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement

AB11085

...But it is two or three years since a number of people are making efforts in Chicago

SW_v06#17 p.134-135

Courtesy; culture [adab]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07821

110

...But regarding teaching the Truth: One must teach with wisdom, amiability, good-naturedness and kindness

SW_v02#06 p.005-006

AB11119

...By the life of Baha! He who is filled with the love of the Glory (of God) and forgets all things, the Holy Spirit will be heard

SW_v07#10 p.099, BSTW#369b

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing

AB11089

...Certain regulations are revealed which in sure the welfare and well-being of all humanity

SW_v07#15 p.133x

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Wealth inequality and its moderation

AB07833

110

...Concerning the erection of the Temple: Now all the believers must become united so that the Temple may be built soon in one place

SW_v06#17 p.134

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

AB03401

200

...Concerning the publications of books and pamphlets: The books of Mirza Abul Fazl, the books and pamphlets of Mr. Remey

SW_v08#10 p.133-134x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Review of publications

AB03858

190

...Concerning what you have written about your dear husband

SW_v09#19 p.223, SW_v10#02 p.029

Consolation and comfort; Exhortations and counsels; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB08446

100

...Consider how ‘Abdu'l-Bahá forgot all thoughts and mentions and turned his face towards the countries and empires

SW_v05#01 p.007, SW_v07#10 p.098

Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB09109

...Consider how Abdul Baha forgot every material thought and mention and turned his face toward the countries and empires, cities and villages

DAS.1913-08-17, ABIE.203, BLO_PN#007

Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB08647

...Consider how the signs of the Tablet which was revealed to you on Sept. 1, 1901, have become apparent and manifest. At that time the hurricane of the violation of the Covenant had been extinguished

BSTW#052nx

Being a source of light; guidance; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prophecy and fulfillment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB05981

140

...Consider thou how the power of the Word of God has united the East and the West and bestowed spiritual communication, that a blessed soul from the inhabitants of America, while in the Holy Land

SW_v01#08 p.013

East and West; communication between East and West; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

AB11092

...Consider thy composure, for composure of thought will become the cause of one's confirmation in the service

SW_v07#18 p.187

Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB11459

...Convey my infinite love and kindness to ... and say: One must summon the people to the Kingdom of God. Silence and speechlessness is not at all permitted.

DAS.1913-10-14

Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB09182

...Convey my longing and love to thy dear husband, and say: In this world, from the days of Christ down to the present time

MAX.230x

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB11289

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Personal instructions; Unity; oneness of humanity

...Convey my respectful greetings to [Dr.] ... and say : "Have confidence in heavenly bounty

TAB.507

AB05482

150

...Convey the wonderful Abha greeting to the believers. Chicago, in comparison

SW_v04#10 p.174x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB01048

380

Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

...Convey warmest, most loving greetings to Mark Tobey on my behalf, and heartfelt affection to Marguerite Bull.

BRL_ATE#034x, BRL_IOA#12x

Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Work as worship

AB08462

100

...Cover the sins of the weak ones with the hem of the garment of Thy Mercy! Change the indifference

SW_v05#12 p.178

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB11613

...developed powers and capacities greater and more wonderful than other nations

Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Diversity of thought and belief; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Unity in diversity

ABU3387

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

...diversity is really harmony. If our food were to be all of one kind it would become monotonous. So in many ways the existence of different degrees is in reality the perfection of harmony

PN_1909F p062, PN_1909F p116, AKL.009

AB02126

270

Persian

Attaining good pleasure of God; Education and the development of capacity; Fulfillment of true potential; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ای یاران الهی اینعصر عصر رحمانیست و این قرن قرن روحانی ذرات اشیا در وجد و

...Each soul must consider where the good-pleasure of God resideth and what conduct, manners, and words will draw him nigh unto his Lord

BRL_CONF2018P#03x, MMK2#244 p.175, HDQI.261, ANDA#31 p.05

BRL_CONF2018#03x

AB11497

mixed

رب يسر الأمور و اشرح الصدور و اسمح بالفضل الموفور و ادخلنا فی جنة السرور و الحبور برحمتک يا عزيز و يا غفور

...Ease our affairs, O Lord, and gladden our hearts. Show us such beneficence as is born of Thine abundant bounty

MMG2#264 p.294x

ADMS#051

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for assistance; intercession

AB11337

Persian

To Set the World in Order

ای بنت ملکوت نامه شما رسید مختصر و مفید بود نامه باید چنین باشد الفاظ مختصر و

...Endeavour that the black and the white may gather in one meeting place, and with the utmost love, fraternally associate with each other...This question of the union of the white and the black is very important For if it is not realized, erelong great difficulties will arise, and harmful results will follow

BRL_SWOP#011x

BRL_SWO#011x, ADJ.039x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Exhortations and counsels; Race unity; racial issues; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB11611

...Even as the snow, they will melt away in the July sun

PDC.147

ABU1910

Words to Ali-Kuli Khan spoken in 1900

160

…every morning when the sun comes up, it does not first send out a herald to wake up the townspeople and tell them to rise and go to work.

SUR.141

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Imam 'Ali; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Words vs deeds

AB00649

490

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

...Every one of the friends of God has two stations; one the station of mankind and the other the station of spirituality…. As long as one has not taken a portion of the mystery of sacrifice, it is impossible for him to attain to the Kingdom of God.

BSC.496 #958, SW_v07#12 p.116x

AB00557

530

Consultation

...Every one of the friends should highly praise the other and each should regard himself as evanescent and as naught in the presence of others. All matters should be consulted upon in the meeting

BRL_CONSULT#15x, COC#0181x

Consultation; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Hands of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11448

...Every proof and prophecy every manner of evidence, whether based on reason or on the text

WOB.127-128x

Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Prophecy and fulfillment; Twin Manifestations

AB10292

...Every son who does not become a cause of glory for his parents is a manifest loss. How many children turn out to be fruitless and unfaithful!

DAS.1913-08-02, ABIE.144, BLO_PN#007

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB11432

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

...Express my affection to Mrs ... and say: "The grace of God hath chosen thee

TAB.507-508

AB10319

Persian

اگر از اینعالم جسمانی این غصن مقطوع گردد و او را قش بر زمین

...Fear not if this Branch be severed from the material earth and cast aside its leaves

AYT.525a, DWNP_v1#03-4 p.007

WOB.148x, SW_v08#15 p.207

Martyrs and martyrdom; Predictions and prophecies

AB10903

...For some time past the feebleness of health and the prostration of the nerves impeded the path of correspondence... All that thou observest shall ere long vanish and disappear like unto the mirage

DAS.1914-02-21x

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06747

120

...For we, the followers of the Blessed Beauty, should all be engaged in the service of the Cause of God, and become sources of guidance to humanity

COC#1847x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Grammar and orthography; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB00537

540

...Four letters have been received from you, the last dated April 18th, 1919. All

SW_v10#14 p.263x, BSTW#240

Eulogies; reminiscences; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Soul; spirit after death; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB02088

270

...From the beginning of the dawn of the Morn of Guidance the friends of Neireez were like unto overflowing cups

DAS.1913-11-07

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11112

...From the beginning of time until the present day the light of Divine Revelation hath risen

WOB.074-075x

Christ; Christianity; East and West; communication between East and West

AB06529

130

...Give my salutations and praise to that assembly who are firm in the covenant of God

SW_v08#16 p.217x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Many are called but few are chosen; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB01926

280

...Give ye great weight to the Nineteen Day gatherings, so that on these occasions the beloved of the Lord and the handmaids of the Merciful may turn their faces toward the Kingdom

COC#0923x, SW_v06#17 p.143x

Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB11548

...God did not make these divisions. These divisions have had their origin in man himself

ADJ.037bx

Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11278

...God maketh no distinction between the white and the black. If the hearts are pure both are acceptable

ADJ.037bx, LOG#1794x

Human reality created in the image of God; Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity

AB11340

...God willing, through the endeavor of the friends in America, may the Bird of Paradise be revealed in all its beauty in the Philippine Islands.

SW_v01#19 p.003x

Exhortations and counsels; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06945

120

Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City

...God, please keep your servants from wine and alcohol and keep alcoholic liquor away from them. O God, please destroy this harmful substance from the earth so no sign of it can be seen, and no one will hear any more about it

BLO_PT#003b

Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB12847

Persian

غصّه مخور صدمه مکش توکّل بر خدا کن و توسّل بذیل کبریا جو

…Grieve thou not, and sorrow not. Place thy whole trust in God, and hold fast unto the hem of the Almighty

BRL_SWOP#042x

BRL_SWO#042x

AB11395

Persian

هر روز از صبح تا ظهر درس بخواند تا خواندن و نوشتن آموزد و از ظهر تا قریب غروب

...He must study every day from morning till noon, so that he may learn how to read and write. From noon till about sunset he should acquire a craft

MJTB.112ax

COC#0013x

Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2294

Words spoken ca. Nov. 1912 in the United States

110

...he replied that he had talked on every subject, from the scientific as well as psychological basis

SW_v03#10 p.016

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Living waters; water of life; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB11614

...heavenly illumination stream to all the peoples of the world

COF.121x, COF.132x, GPB.397x

AB09747

...His Holiness Baha'u'llah has even said that occupation and labor are devotion. All humanity must obtain

SW_v14#06 p.167-168

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Work as worship

AB10305

...His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh knows how much I love you. I wish for each one of you everlasting glory, beg for you eternal welfare

DAS.1914-06-24

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB11534

...His honor, Mirza Ahmad Sohrab, has been permitted to leave for America, that there

SW_v09#17 p.188

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Prayer for service

AB11609

...His light at first had been a star; now it became a mighty sun

GPB.196x

AB11140

...Hold thy husband dear and always show forth an amiable temper towards him, no matter how ill-tempered he may be

COC#0850x, LOG#0757x

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB08461

100

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

...Honorable Dr... According to what is heard you have received the permission

TAB.419-420

AB12021

Arabic

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

اسئل اللّٰه ان یبارک هذا العید السّعید علی جمیع الأحبّاء و یؤیّدهم بتأییدٍ جدید انّ ربّی لعلی کلّ شئٍ قدیر

...I beseech God to make blessed this joyous new year for all His loved ones, and to assist them with fresh confirmations. Verily, my Lord is powerful over all things

ANDA#02 p.01x, BDA2.194x

MHMD2.248x

AB12845

Persian

تبریک و تهنیت اقتران مینمایم که مبارک و متیمّن باشد و سبب تسلسل سلاله الی‌الأبد

...I convey my greetings and felicitations on the occasion of thy marriage. May it be blessed and joyous, and may it lead to the continuation of thy lineage forevermore

BRL_SWOP#020x

BRL_SWO#020x

AB11276

...I desire every Bahá'í to be severed and detached. If he passes between two mountains of gold, he must not look to either side.

DAS.1913-08-01, SW_v07#10 p.099, ABIE.141, BLO_PN#007

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience

AB08704

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

من منتظر آنم که نیویورک مبروک گردد و آوازهٴ ثبوت بر عهد و میثاق از آن شهر بآفاق رسد

...I eagerly anticipate the day when New York will become a blessed spot… Bless Thou, O King of Kings, the city of New York!

SCT.294x

BRL_ATE#047x

The Descendants, B. Marks, L. Slott

AB10298

...I hope ... certain souls may arise who may prove radiant lamps to the world of humanity

SW_v07#16 p.151x

Call to action; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11526

...I hope that all of them may become assisted in the service of the Mashrak-el-Azkar

SW_v06#17 p.140

Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]

AB11421

...I hope that the Ensigns of Divine Verses may be upraised in Stuttgart; the Fire of the Love of God be so enkindled as to set all those parts aglow

DAS.1913-07-11, ABIE.055, BLO_PN#007

Being a source of light; guidance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11456

...I hope that the friends will give the utmost importance to the Mashriqu'l Azkar... The American friends are greatly endeared. Therefore I desire that they may be confirmed

SW_v13#10 p.264x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB09730

...I hope that the light of guidance may become ignited in the lamp of thy heart with utmost brilliancy

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB10765

...I hope that ye may cause that downtrodden race to become glorious, and to be joined with the white race

ADJ.039x, ADJ.055x, LOG#1790x

Predictions and prophecies; Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity

AB07827

110

...I love you tenderly and I know that you are drinking deep of the cup of afflictions. But that ever Christ

BSTW#204

Consolation and comfort; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06537

130

...I send you the glad tidings of the erection of the Mashrak-el-Azkar in Ishkabad

SW_v06#17 p.133

Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB11300

...I supplicate and entreat at the Threshold of the Blessed Perfection and beg for the Divine Friends infinite Bestowal and Grace

DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.212, BLO_PN#007

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB11564

...If a man commit a transgression he has been unjust to himself, and soon he will find that he is in manifest regret and remorse

DAS.1914-08-06, SW_v07#18 p.186

Justice and wrath of God; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB11078

...If a soul calls the people to the Kingdom of God according to the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, there will be many listeners

DAS.1913-07-24, SW_v04#15 p.253x, SW_v05#01 p.009x, ABIE.108, BLO_PN#007

Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds

AB09744

...If a soul shall utter a word without the sanction of the Covenant, he is not firm.

SW_v08#14 p.189, SW_v11#14 p.239

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB01903

280

Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

…If any differences of opinion may arise in those regions you must keep yourself entirely aloof and show forth love and kindness

BWF.408-408x

AB11209

...if in the andarún women related something about some person, the hearer should observe complete silence, engage in communion with the True One and say that the remembrance of God is best

LTDT.331x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others

AB11073

Meetings, Bahá'í

...If it were possible that in every city a few of the awakened ones, when opportunity offered, could hold a meeting, and therein habitually present the proofs and arguments

BRL_MEET.AB#16x, COC#0394x

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11547

...If so helpless a creature can be endowed with so subtle a capacity, how much more efficacious

WOB.127x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God

AB08188

100

Persian

اگر احبّای الهی چنانچه باید و شاید در نیویورک و سایر مُدن امریکا اتّحاد و اتّفاق روحی و لسانی و قلبی و جسمانی نمایند

...If the believers of God in New York and other cities of America establish, in a befitting manner, union and harmony

NJB_v02#03 p.002x

SW_v02#05 p.013x, SW_v06#17 p.143x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB05837

140

Persian

Give Me Thy Grace to Serve Thy Loved Ones; Prayer and Devotional Life

ای نسیم باغ محبت الله اگر هزیز عرفان خواهی بوی خوش رحمن بجو و اگر مرور در

...If thou desirest eternal life, inhale the heavenly fragrance; and if thou seekest life everlasting, abide beneath the shelter of the Word of God.

BRL_CONF2018P#30x, COMP_PDLP#04x, MMK2#111 p.086, AKHA_132BE #08 p.a

BRL_CONF2018#30x, BRL_PDL#04x

Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11423

...If thou desirest to be confirmed in the service of the Kingdom of God, live in accord with the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh

DAS.1913-07-24, SW_v04#15 p.253x, ABIE.107, BLO_PN#007

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11541

...If you meet those of a different race and color from yourself, do not mistrust them

ADJ.038x

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Race unity; racial issues

AB09105

...If you question regarding the trials and difficulties of Abdu'l-Baha - that is a sea boundless

SW_v12#16 p.254x

Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB09292

...In brief, after having deducted the yearly expenses, if there is still any surplus left, then Huquq will be applicable to this surplus at the rate of 19%

COC#1164x

Business; financial; property matters; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Law of Huququ'llah; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

ABU2625

Words spoken on 1913-10-24 in Ramleh

...in every dispensation three persons are mentioned. In the Mosaic dispensation there was Jehovah, the burning bush and Moses.

DAS.1913-10-24

Angels; Presence of; reunion with God; The cross and the trinity; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0913

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-19

330

...In future you will see far greater gatherings... Yes. What could be greater than this war?...

PN_1919 p026, PN_1919 p137, LAT.030-032x, LAT.069-070x

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Martyrdom of the Bab; Non-participation in politics; Predictions and prophecies; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; Universal peace; world unity

ABU3180

...in like manner, when the sincere purposes and the justice of the sovereign, the knowledge and perfect political efficiency of the ministers of state

SW_v07#15 p.147

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Relationship between government and people; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

AB11446

...In prayer one must turn his face towards the sanctified Reality of His Holiness Baha'o'llah - that Reality which surrounds all phenomena.

SW_v09#10 p.113x

Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

AB10777

...In reality, the radiant, pure hearts are the Mashrak-el-Azkar and from them the voice of supplication

SW_v06#17 p.135

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Outward and inward meanings

AB11101

...In regard to your question about using Kheirella's translation - Abdu'l-Baha says that the believers should use nothing that Kheirella has translated

PN_unsorted p074

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Review of publications

AB11562

...In the estimation of God all men are equal. There is no distinction or preference for any soul, in the realm of His justice and equity

ADJ.037bx

Equality of men and women; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11292

...In the world of being the meeting is blessed when the white and colored races meet together

ADJ.038-039x, SW_v12#05 p.103

Praise and encouragement; Race unity; racial issues

AB11454

...In these days, the Holy Ones of the Realm of Glory, dwelling in the all-highest Paradise

BADM.037x, SW_v14#03 p.086

Martyrs and martyrdom; Return of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Soul; spirit after death

AB09750

...In this age His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh has breathed the Holy Spirit into the dead body of the world... A new era of divine consciousness is upon us.

AB01013

390

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Power of prayer; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ای مومن بالله و موقن بایات الله در این ایام که جمیع آفاق امکان از آثار قدرت و

...In this day, any deed, however infinitesimal, when not performed for the sake of God, is manifest loss

INBA55:414

BRL_CONF2018P#14x, MMK2#143 p.106, MMK4#108 p.118

BRL_CONF2018#14x

AB11576

...In this day, assemblies of consultation are of the greatest importance and a vital necessity. Obedience unto them is essential and obligatory.

BADM.021cx

Consultation

AB05413

150

mixed

East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

حبیبا اقتدار روحانی جو و احتشام رحمانی امروز قوت و اقتدار اکسیر اعظم راست که

…In this day, true power and strength reside in the Supreme Elixir, which transformeth darkened realities into illumined souls

BRL_DAK#0335, BRL_CONF2018P#31x, MMK2#160 p.120

BRL_CONF2018#31x

AB10799

...In this great cycle and wonderful dispensation, the majority of those non-essential commands which refer to the body are to be administered by the House of Justice

SW_v06#16 p.127

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; House of Justice; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle

AB11084

Nearness and remoteness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

...In this prohibition (from visiting Haifa) there is a providence which will become manifest before long. But know ye with the utmost certainty

BSC.492 #948x

AB03302

210

...In thy letter thou hast stated the news of the holding of an educational conference. In reality such conferences are conducive to the progress

Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

AB11520

...Indeed the sweet melody of the pupils of Mrs. H... gladdened the hearts of the people of the Supreme Concourse.

SW_v09#08 p.093x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11623

...influence and illumination are far-reaching

East and West; communication between East and West; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day

AB11528

...is equipped and empowered to accomplish that which will adorn the pages of history, to become the envy of the world, and be blest in both the East and the West for the triumph of its people

COF.035x, COF.121x, GPB.254x, GPB.397x, TDH#158.5x

AB06283

130

Persian

و امّا مسئلهٴ ثانی در آیهٴ ٢٥ کلمات مکنونه مقصود این است که در عالم وجود مراتب است

...It [Hidden Word #25] means that there are degrees in the world of existence. However much the inferior degree may progress

PYB#027 p.04x, YMM.370x, YMM.376x

DAS.1913-03-20x

Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Manifestation of God as mirror; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB01546

310

Persian

Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

دوستان را محفلی باید و مجمعی شاید که در آن مجامع و محافل

...It befitteth the friends to hold a gathering, a meeting, where they shall glorify God and fix their hearts upon Him

INBA13:338, INBA59:298b, INBA88:254b, INBA89:187

MMK1#055 p.091x, AVK4.148.03x, AVK3.142.10x

SWAB#055x

AB11211

270

Arabic

Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude, The Importance of; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Prayer and Devotional Life

ایتها المنجذبه بنفحات الله انی قرئت تحریرک المورخ ۲۵ ینایر سنه ۱۹۰۳ و اطلعت

...It behoveth the servant to pray to and seek assistance from God, and to supplicate and implore His aid. Such becometh the rank of servitude, and the Lord will decree whatsoever He desireth, in accordance with His consummate wisdom

BRL_DAK#0228, COMP_PDLP#24x

BRL_ATE#100x, BRL_PMDA#24x, BRL_PDL#24x, COC#1746x

Growth of the Cause; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

AB08565

Persian

چندی بود که عبدالبهاء بسبب تقریر از تحریر بازمانده بود زیرا

...It has been some time since Abdul Baha has been deprived of correspondence, because he has been engaged in the delivery of public addresses

YHA2.998x, NJB_v04#15 p.002x

DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.157, BLO_PN#007

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Zeal and fervor in teaching the Cause

AB10886

Persian

Call to action; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

چنين اوقات ياران الهی فرصتی يابند و وقت غنيمت شمرند و جولان کنند

...It is at such times that the friends of God avail themselves of the occasion, seize the opportunity, rush forth and win the prize

MMK1#212 p.258x

SWAB#212x

AB05169

150

Persian

Business; financial; property matters; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

احبای شهرهای کالیفورنیا علی الخصوص سانفرانسیسکو از بس ناله و فریاد کردند

...It is because the friends of California, and particularly those of San Francisco, have so frequently called and pleaded

BDA1.231.05x

MHMD1.247-248x

AB01847

290

mixed

Provisional Translations of Selected Writings of the Báb, Baháʼuʼlláh, and ʻAbdu'l-Bahá

ای یار مهربان نامه شما رسید و چون رجوع از آن اقلیم سحیق گردید و باین قطر قریب

…It is clear and evident that for every receptacle there is a holding, for every dwelling a dweller, for every garden a flower, and for every paradise the ode of a nightingale. These heavenly spheres are not empty and void

BRL_DAK#0359, MKT4.146, MMK6#479, AVK1.144-145x, YMM.344

BLO_sazedj#19x

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11293

...It is difficult for the weak ones to endure the tests but for souls like you, it is very easy

SW_v08#19 p.240x

Consolation and comfort; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB11479

Persian

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Personal instructions; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

کلّ مأمور بمعالجه و متابعت حکما هستند اين محض اطاعت امر اللّه است و الّا شافی خدا

...It is incumbent upon everyone to seek medical treatment and to follow the doctor’s instructions, for this is in compliance with the divine ordinance

MMK1#136 p.153x

SWAB#136x, LOG#0959x

AB12844

Persian

از الطاف جمال مبارک امیدوارم که این اقتران مورث روح و ریحان گردد و سبب سرور و حبور یاران

...It is my fervent hope that, through the bestowals of the Blessed Beauty, this marriage may bring about joy and radiance

BRL_SWOP#018x

BRL_SWO#018x

AB02381

290

Persian

ای خانم محترمه جواب نامه شما بتاریخ ۹ کانون ثانی ۱۹۲۰ بود رسید و از مضمون

...It is my hope that thou mayest be confirmed in that important cause, which is of greatest service to the world of humanity, for those poor children are dying of hunger and their condition is truly heart-rending

BRL_DAK#0130

LBLT.202x, ABCC.512x

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement

AB01932

280

...It is natural that a passenger on board the steamer and sailing on the great ocean may now witness the tumultuous waves of a wild storm

SW_v07#09 p.080x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB02511

240

...It is nearly two years and a half that I have been a wanderer over mountains and deserts and a traveler over seas and lands

DAS.1913-07-12x, SW_v05#07 p.097x, ABIE.058x, BLO_PN#007

Business; financial; property matters; Growth of the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11494

...It is necessary for all to learn a craft, through which the people may earn their living. This commandment is universal.

COC#0014x

Business; financial; property matters; Suffering and imprisonment

AB08465

100

...It is some time since you are living in Yazd. Unquestionably you are the means of joy and the cause of ecstasy

DAS.1913-10-13, PN_various p013x

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB11144

...It is the commandment of the Blessed Beauty, may my life be a sacrifice at His Threshold, that whosoever engageth in a craft, should endeavour to acquire in it utmost proficiency

COC#0015x

Excellence; distinction; Work as worship

ABU3406

Public address given on 1912-05-14

Differences in human capacity; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity in diversity

...It is the Holy Spirit of God which insures the safety of humanity, for human thoughts differ, human susceptibilities differ. You cannot make the susceptibilities of all humanity one except through the common channel of the Holy Spirit.

VLAB.060-061x

MHMD1.101

AB11610

...It is the manifest Standard waving in the center of that great continent

GPB.351x

AB05886

140

East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

...It is the wish of my heart and soul that the Sun of the divine heavens will shine with such splendour

BRL_ATE#039x

AB07775

110

...It is truly a delightful place. The mildness of the weather, the freshness of the grass and fields, the lushness and pleasantness of the hills

LTDT.344x, AIF.1911-08-21x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU3346

Words spoken at Higher Thought center, 1911-11-01

Christ; Christianity; Oneness; unity of religion; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

...it matters not what name each calls himself -- The Great Work is One. Christ is ever in the world of existence

AIL.040, BSTW#207c

AB05246

150

...It was my aim that after thy return to ... thou shouldst hoist the ensign

SW_v07#16 p.151-152x

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB10791

...Jesus Christ said only a few words to Peter, telling him that upon that rock he would

SW_v08#17 p.221, PTIM.057

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB11498

...Know thou that all the promises of Abdul-Baha are true and his instructions are inspirations of the Holy Spirit and received as suggestions from Baha’o’llah.

SW_v08#15 p.211x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB10696

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

...Know thou that before maturity man liveth from day to day and comprehendeth only such matters

BRL_ATE#037x

AB00662

480

...Know thou that hardship and privation shall increase day by day, and the people shall thereby be afflicted. The doors of joy and happiness shall be closed on all sides

LOG#0438x, SW_v12#08 p.148x, BSTW#446x, BSTW#504ax

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB00370

620

...Know ye of a certainty that the question of the gathering of the descendants of Abraham in Jerusalem

SW_v08#17 p.225-226

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment

AB11557

...Knowledge is love. Study, listen to exhortations, think, try to understand the wisdom and greatness of God… The soil must be fertilised before the seed be sown

COC#0426x, SW_v20#10 p.314, BLO_PN#002

Bass Adjustment

High station of learning; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Study; deepening; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

AB09724

...Less than a year [ago], Abdul Baha raised the cry of 'Ya Baha El Abha' from his heart and soul as he crossed the mountains and deserts of that continent!

DAS.1913-07-11, ABIE.054, BLO_PN#007

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11553

...Let them (the Bahá'ís) be awake! Let them be mindful! As soon as they see a trace of violation

SW_v04#10 p.174x, BSTW#131

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers

AB11595

...Live and act thou in the present as far as possible for thee, according to the divine instructions.

SW_v07#18 p.187

AB03041

220

...Lord! Verily, Thy servant, Eskandar Sprague, journeyed to the most remote

SW_v01#10 p.009

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for praise and gratitude; Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB11347

...Make ye inquiries as to a woman teacher. She must be extremely modest, even-tempered, forbearing, and well bred, and she must be expert in the English language

COC#0611x

Courtesy; culture [adab]; Personal instructions

AB11539

...Man is endowed with superior reasoning power and the faculty of perception

ADJ.038x

Human reality created in the image of God; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11449

Excellence; distinction; High station of the arts and sciences; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Work as worship

...Man must work, and in that work show the qualities of God and thus do good. His work, both material and spiritual

BSC.440 #803

AB11286

...May America become the distributing center of spiritual enlightenment, and all the world receive this heavenly blessing

TDH#158.17x

Being a source of light; guidance; Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

AB11554

...May the inhabitants of this country...rise from their present material attainment to such heights

GPB.254x

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

AB11262

...May this American democracy be the first nation to establish the foundation of international agreement

ADJ.085bx, GPB.254x, WOB.075-076x

Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

AB11424

...Moderation is necessary in all affairs. Man must take a lesson from divine actions and deeds

SW_v08#02 p.026x

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB00238

760

...Mr. Mountfort Mills, Mrs. Alice Breed... displayed selfless effort... Mrs. Rohanna Bogislav and her daughter, Elfrida Martin, sang such a melody

BSTW#086x

Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11360

160

Persian

ای دختر عزیز نامه تو رسید از مضمون سرور حاصل گردید زیرا دلالت بر روحانیت محضه

...Mrs. Maxwell is in very truth a mercy from God and a token of His grace. In assisting the friends she is self-sacrificing, and in firmness in the Covenant she is a heavenly example

BRL_DAK#0540

MAX.364ax

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

ABU1936

150

...multitudiness, they all emanate from the solar center. May we be like these trees

BSTW#084b

Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

AB11452

...My hope is that the Esperantists may become attracted by these epistles and may

SW_v11#17 p.291x

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal language

AB12280

200

...My kind friend, Some distinguished people think that by giving currency to tales and legends the Cause of the Baha'is can be discredited

EGBBF.109x

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB03878

190

...My name should be confined to "Abdu'l-Baha" in all writings. This is the collective name

SW_v08#15 p.212x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11451

...My thoughts are turned towards you, and my heart leaps within me at your mention

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB10738

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

اين اطفال را تربيت بهائی خواهم تا در ملک و ملکوت ترقّی نمايند و سبب سرور دل و جان

...My wish is that these children should receive a Baha’í education, so that they may progress both here and in the Kingdom

MMK1#100 p.124x

SWAB#100x

AB03591

200

Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ

…Nine is the last number and it is the greater number. Ten is simply the continuation of the number 1 because 10 is 1 and 100 is 1.

BSC.441 #804

AB11435

...Now concerning the verse in Daniel, the interpretation whereof thou didst ask... A century will have elapsed from the dawn of the Sun of Truth; then will the teachings of God be firmly established

LOG#1414x, PAB.024, BNE.250

Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment

AB08712

250

...Now in the world of being the Hand of divine power hath firmly laid the foundations

BRL_DAK#1233

BADM.015-016x, WOB.111x, WOB.205x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB07815

110

...Now is the commencement of organization, hence every affair concerning the Kingdom

SW_v13#10 p.263-264x, SW_v13#12 p.325x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters

AB08468

100

...Now it is much better if you start directly for Japan and while there be engaged in the diffusion of the Fragrances of God.

DAS.1914-08-09

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]

AB07839

110

...Now the day has arrived in which the edifice of God, the divine sanctuary, the spiritual Temple, shall be erected in America

SW_v06#17 p.133, SW_v06#17 p.130, SW_v07#07 p.057-058, BW_v01p061

AB03886

190

...Now you must engage in the service of the Cause of God with the utmost firmness, steadfastness and resolution

SW_v05#01 p.005

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB02016

280

...Now you must engage in the service of the Cause of God with the utmost firmness, steadfastness and resolution, and expend day and night in the promotion of the Religion of God.

DAS.1913-10-21x

AB00639

490

Persian

Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha

ای عزيز عبدالبهآء پسر آن پدر باش و ثمر آن شجر زاده عنصر جان و دل او باش

...O dear one of ‘Abdu’l‑Baha! Be the son of thy father and be the fruit of that tree. Be a son that hath been born of his soul

MMK1#117 p.136x

SWAB#117x, TAB.341-343, PN_1912 p069x, ECN.513

Non-participation in politics; Praise and encouragement; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Suffering; rejection of Christ

AB07112

120

...O God, aid Thou this servant to be firm in Thy Covenant which has encompassed the heaven and earth

NYR#116x

Personal instructions; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB12849

Arabic

رب رب وفق بینهما و ثبت اقدامهما علی الحبّ الأبدی و الارتباط السّرمدی حتّی یکون کل واحد

...O God, my God! Join in accord these two souls and set firm their feet in eternal love and everlasting union

BRL_SWOP#096x

BRL_SWO#096x

Prayer for married couples

AB07774

110

…O God! This is a branch sprung from the tree of Thy mercy… and bestow upon him the name Shoghi so that he may yearn for Thy Kingdom

BW_v13p060, CHC.269x, PPRL.005x, SEIO.001x

Naming of children; of individuals; Prayer for children and youth; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB11212

...O handmaiden of God! Verily, God has confirmed thee in spreading the fragrances of God in those climes. Be a pillar of fire and a cloud of light and a blessed tree in the vineyard of God, the Precious, the Forgiving

SW_v14#11 p.353x

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11249

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ای پروردگار این دختر ملکوت را در دو جهان عزیز نما از جهان خاک و خاکیان بیزار کن

...O Lord! Help this daughter of the Kingdom to be exalted in both worlds

HUV2.020x

BRL_APAB#05x, BRL_CHILD#27

E. Mahony

AB09611

mixed

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Petitions to authorities; Power of prayer; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

الهی الهی انّ هذا الزّرع قد اخرج شطأه و استوی علی سوقه قد اعجب الزّراع

...O my God, O my God! Verily this plant hath yielded its fruit and standeth upright upon its stalk.

LMA2.438x

BRL_APAB#13x, NYR#142

AB10386

mixed

ای بنده الهی هزار و سیصد و سی و پنج سنه مذکوره بدایتش از یوم هجرت حضرت رسول

...O servant of God! The aforementioned thousand three hundred and thirty-five years must be reckoned from the day of the flight of His Holiness Muhammad, the Apostle of God

MAS9.020x

PAB.025

Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB05764

140

...O thou daughter of the Kingdom! In reality thou art attracted to the divine realm and set aglow with the fire of divine love.

MAX.242

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB05742

140

...O thou esteemed one: This world is like unto a forest, and its trees are fruitless. Now the Divine Gardener hath come

PN_1906 p096x

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB09728

...O thou kind God! To me Thou art kinder than myself and Thy love is more abundant and more ancient!

DAS.1914-08-20x, SW_v08#18 p.233

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for healing; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB10976

Persian

Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

ای خدای مهربان این درختان را زینت جنّت ابهی نما و بفیض آسمانی پرورش ده

...O Thou kind Lord! Grant that these trees may become the adornment of the Abha Paradise

HUV2.014x

BRL_APAB#06x, BRL_CHILD#21x

AB07346

110

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Prayer for children and youth; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

خداوند مهربانا کودکانیم بی‌نوا و طفلانیم در نهایت فقر و فنا ولی سبزهٴ جویبار توئیم و نهالهای پرشکوفهٴ

...O Thou kind Lord! We are poor children, needy and insignificant, yet we are plants which have sprouted by Thy heavenly stream

INBA75:067x

DUR1.561x, ADH2.128x, ADH2_5#04 p.160x, MJMJ1.107x, MMG2#439 p.482x, MJH.047ax, HUV1.006x

BRL_APAB#03x, BRL_CHILD#25x

AB11525

...O thou prepared lamp! Be thou enkindled with the fire of the love of God as much as thou canst and illumine those countries

SW_v14#07 p.211x

Attaining the life of the spirit; Being a source of light; guidance; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB03692

310

Persian

Meetings, Bahá'í

ای خانم محترمه نامه شما رسید ولی چون در سفر بودیم از شهری بشهری فرستاده شد تا

...O thou revered lady! Thou must raise aloft the banner of Baha’u’llah in London and become so aflame with the fire of the love of God as to rouse and stir every listless soul

BRL_DAK#0117

BRL_MEET.AB#13x, LBLT.116x, LBLT.119x

Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07853

100

mixed

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ای بندگان آستان مقدّس جنود ملأ اعلی در اوج علا صف بسته و مهيّا و منتظر

...O ye servants of the Sacred Threshold! The triumphant Hosts of the Celestial Concourse

MMK1#208 p.254x, RRT.019x

SWAB#208x, BADM.042-043x, SW_v14#03 p.086x

QuiqueSaba

AB11615

...on that day will the faithful rejoice with exceeding gladness

MBW.044x

AB11120

...On the shore of Lake Michigan a piece of land is blessed because it has been mentioned by the name of Mashrekol-Azkar

SW_v11#11 p.169x

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Personal instructions; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

AB09033

...One must obey the command of God and submit to medical opinion. Thou hast undertaken this journey to comply with His command and not for the sake of healing

COC#1024x, LOG#0960x

AB11886

130

mixed

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Law of obligatory prayer; Literal interpretation; Reincarnation

از جمله وصایای حتمیّه و نصایح صریحه اسم اعظم اینست که ابواب تأویل را مسدود نمائید

...One of the binding exhortations and explicit admonitions of the Greatest Name is to close the doors of interpretation… The laws of God regarding fasting and obligatory prayer are absolutely incumbent upon His servants

GHA.341.10x, VUJUD.096x

BRL_IOPF#2.03x, VUJUDE.141-142x

AB09729

...One of the important questions which affect the unity and the solidarity of mankind

ADJ.038x, ADJ.055x

Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity

AB07489

110

...Open thou the eloquent tongue and deliver fluent utterances and guide the souls: so that thou mayst be confirmed

DAS.1914-03-03x

Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB10956

mixed

House of Justice; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Prayer for governments and rulers; Suffering and imprisonment

حکم مفروض و امر واجب آنست که از قلم اعلی صادر و یا بقرار بیت العدل عمومی حاصل گردد... و اما اوراد و اذکار بعد از هر نماز هر کس خواهد مناجاتهای

...Ordinances which are obligatory and decrees that are binding are those that have issued forth from the Supreme Pen or are issued by a decision of the Universal House of Justice

AVK4.025.08x, AVK4.305x, DWNP_v2#08 p.072x

BRL_IOPF#2.24x

AB11099

...Paul in the beginning worked against the Spirit of God - Christ - but when he became confirmed he was the first servant of Christ

DAS.1914-09-04

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

AB11082

Monasticism; asceticism; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

...People must live for one another, and not live in seclusion as do the monks and nuns. People should not live solitary lives.

BSC.440 #802

AB09110

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

...Perchance, God willing, ye may be helped and confirmed to arise and serve in a befitting and worthy manner, and be assisted to do that which is required

BSC.495 #956

AB10819

170

...Praise be to God He hath appeared with a luminous Countenance. Verily the Promised One is His Highness Bahá’u’lláh Who hath dawned from the Eastern horizon

SW_v09#01 p.005x, ACOA.052-053

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB08466

100

...Praise be to God that in every Society thou didst investigate the Reality and

DAS.1913-10-13

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB04213

180

...Praise be to God that the believers of ... are in the utmost of happiness and poise

DAS.1913-11-04

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Hospitality; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06527

130

...Praise be to God that the Fragrances are daily spreading in those parts. This is through the self-sacrifice of the friends.

DAS.1913-11-04

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB04304

170

...Praise be to God that the New York believers became confirmed in the accomplishment of a great service and held in that city the Consultation Convention

SW_v04#10 p.177x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07131

120

...Praise be to God that this cycle is the luminous Cycle. This is the century in which the Divine Spirit pervades all things.

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06818

120

...Praise be to God that this Heavenly Melody reaches thine ears. Thou didst hear

DAS.1914-04-17

The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause

AB10841

130

Persian

ای بنت ملکوت نامه شما رسید الحمد لله دلیل بر ثبوت و استقامت بود و برهان قیام

...Praise be to God that thou hast been confirmed in serving impoverished children and showing kindness to the poor, and hast been assisted in spreading abroad the teachings

BRL_DAK#0132

LBLT.204x

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06766

120

...Praise be to God that you have not forgotten the time of our meeting and that your hearts and souls are attracted to Bahá'u'lláh

DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.200, BLO_PN#007

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB11102

...Praise be to God the Fragrances of Holiness are diffused and the believers and the maidservants

DAS.1913-10-01

Love of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB00468

570

...Praise be to God, it has been repeatedly proven that firmness in the Covenant and activity in the service of the Cause is the means

PN_1906 p090

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB11081

...Praise be to God, that with our soul and with your heart you are striving to guide

SW_v09#08 p.090

Education of children; moral education; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB05467

150

...Praise be to God, that you have a blessed Assembly surnamed by the name of the Center

SW_v08#17 p.223x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB06570

120

...Praise be to God, thou hast given up thy material comfort, ... hast travelled to Lubeck and hast instituted an assembly. From the bounties of God, I hope that that assembly

BBBD.454x, SW_v13#12 p.343x

Call to action; Disregarding bodily comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

AB10952

Persian

Business; financial; property matters; Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement

الحمد للّه قلبت متذکّر بذکر الهی و روحت مستبشر ببشارات اللّه است و مشغول بمناجاتی

...Praise be to God, thy heart is engaged in the commemoration of God, thy soul is gladdened by the glad tidings of God

MMK1#172 p.196x

SWAB#172x, COC#1743x, LOG#1479x

AB07840

110

...Praise be to God! That the Convention of the delegates for the Mashrak-el-Azkar was held in perfect order

SW_v06#17 p.137-138

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies

AB03069

220

...Praise be unto thee, O God, and glory be unto thee, O my Lord, for thou hast

SW_v08#17 p.224

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consultation; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB05402

150

Arabic

Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha

ربّی و رجائی لک الحمد علی ما انزلت علینا هذه المائدة الرّوحانیّة ... ربّ و رجائی لک الشّکر علی هذه النّعمآء

...Praise be unto Thee, O my Lord and my Hope, for what Thou hast sent down upon us—this spiritual sustenance

AVK4.069.08x, AVK4.070x, MAS9.074x, MJMJ2.106x, MJMJ2.107ax, MMG2#442 p.486x, MMG2#443 p.487x, NSR_1978.136x, NSR_1978.135ax, NSR_1993.149x, NSR_1993.147bx

TAB.167-168x, BSC.427 #772x, RBB.120ax, RBB.120bx, ADMS#011x, ADMS#012x

Growth of the Cause; Knowledge; recognition of God; Prayer to be recited at table; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB02587

240

mixed

Man of Courage, The; Various Interpretations of Dhu'l-Qarnayn

مسئله عزير عليه السّلام حقيقتش اينست که مقصود ملّت حضرت موسی بود که به هجوم بخت‌النّصر

...Qa’im-Maqamí is, in truth, the foremost servant of the Cause of the All-Merciful… As to the verses concerning Dhu’l-Qarnayn, these are of the ambiguous sort that have an inner meaning. The objectors made this account a snare of deceit

MMK6#283x, AHB.130BE #09-10 p.027x, AVK2.201-202x, MAS2.042-043x

BLO_courage.30x, ADMS#328x

Imam 'Ali; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12011

Knowledge; recognition of God; Law of obligatory prayer; Love as fire; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

...Recite the Obligatory Prayer and supplications as much as thou art able, so that day by day thou mayest attain to increased firmness and steadfastness

BRL_IOPF#2.17x

AB11440

...Regarding arrangements for the Bahai Sunday meeting for the purpose of worship

SW_v13#10 p.276x

Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB01188

360

Persian

ای دختر ملکوتی من نامه تو رسید امیدوارم که در ماه نومبر در لندره باشم در باب

...Regarding the “Golden Key”: To those whom thou canst trust and in whom thou mayest confide, say the following: We showed the utmost kindness to Professor Browne

BRL_DAK#0118

LBLT.116-119x

Exhortations and counsels; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB10575

...Regarding the education of those two daughters D. . . . and M. . . . If thou givest true Bahai education to those two young trees in the garden of Abha

SW_v09#07 p.088x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world

AB11429

...Regarding the Exposition of 1915 which will be inaugurated in San Francisco in America: From now undoubtedly

SW_v02#13 p.006

Interpretation of dreams and visions; Law of divorce; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

AB09888

...Regarding the rainbow, - this rainbow is the Covenant of God and the Testament

SW_v08#17 p.226x

AB11458

...Regarding the society of healing of which thou art a member; when it comes under the protection of this Cause, its power will be a hundred fold.

BSTW#369b

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day

AB09126

...Regarding thy extreme sorrow, thy sadness and thy great regret for My imprisonment, there is no harm therein... My catastrophes will increase hereafter

PN_1901 p088

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB10943

...Regarding thy question about the morning prayer. Both meanings are included in the word dawn: the natural dawn and the dawn of the Kingdom

DAS.1914-03-03x, SW_v08#04 p.048x

Mindfulness; concentration; focus; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB10672

...Remember thou that Judas Iscariot was the head of the disciples and their example, How then his feet stumbled and fell in the path

BSTW#073gx

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Judas

AB11581

Persian

بدانید اگر در عالم هم نباشم همیشه با شما خواهم بود

...Remember, whether or not I be on earth, My presence will be with you always

DWNP_v1#03-4 p.007

GPB.309x

Consolation and comfort

AB10294

...Rest ye assured that the Breaths of the Holy Spirit shall inspire you with the power of speech. Consequently, loosen your tongues and speak in every meeting

DAS.1913-09-23, ABIE.349, BLO_PN#007

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB11565

...rise from their present material attainments to such a height that heavenly illumination may stream from this center to all the peoples of the world

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

AB11530

Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

...Say to [Dr.] ... that "he studied physical medicine and he cured physical diseases

TAB.507

AB12530

Extract from a letter to Hooper Harris in Dec. 1906

110

…Send her [Alma Knobloch] my love and greetings and say: Blessed are you, in whom whites and blacks are alike. Wisdom is gained through the light of the heart and not through the skin. Blackness is the darkness of the heart and not the darkness of the face

BBBD.031bx

AB03588

200

...Servitude to all the human race is my perpetual religion. Through the bounty and favor of the Blessed Perfection

SW_v08#15 p.210-211x

Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB09838

Persian

Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

ای بنده الهی بزرگواری در عبودیت جلیل اکبر است نه سلطنت خاور و باختر نفوس

...Servitude to God lieth in servitude to the friends. One must be the essence of humility and the embodiment of meekness

INBA16:104

BRL_DAK#0372, BRL_CONF2018P#08x, MMK2#156 p.118

BRL_CONF2018#08x

AB07073

120

...Several days ago we were going to come to Haifa but legal and religious impediments presented themselves . . . God willing, we will come but know not when

LTDT.327x

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humor; jokes; Personal instructions

AB11096

...Several plans and designs of the Mashrak-el-Azkar have been received from America

SW_v06#17 p.140

Personal instructions; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB08307

100

...Should people enquire about My whereabouts, tell them that certain prominent Americans and Europeans have repeatedly sought

LTDT.344x

AB11033

...Since the loved ones of God in Persia are regarded as veteran friends, it is by virtue of the tremendous affection I cherish for them that their offerings for Huquq are accepted

COC#1172x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Law of Huququ'llah; Praise and encouragement

AB07009

120

Persian

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Excellence; distinction; Past, present and future of Iran; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

چون انتظام آن دائره موکول به همت و عفت و عدالت و عصمت احبای الهیست

...Since the orderly running of your association dependeth upon the devotion, integrity, fair-mindedness and sanctity of purpose manifested by the friends of God

COMP_TRUSTP#49x

BRL_TRUST#48x, COC#2060x

AB05667

140

Persian

خانمهای عالم چون از حق محتجب کنیزان شدند و کنیزان جمال مبارک بالطاف جمال قدم خانمهای عالم گشتند

...Since they failed to recognize the Truth, the ladies of the world were reduced to maidservants, and the handmaidens of the Blessed Beauty

KHH1.304 (1.424)x

KHHE.437-438x

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB11569

...So firm and mighty is this Covenant that from the beginning of time until the present day no religious Dispensation hath produced its like.

WOB.146x

ABU1485

Words spoken on 1912-10-19 in Los Angeles

220

…so that each of you may become a candle, literally a light of guidance, and a manifestor of power… You must be newly created. You must not be the same as you were before you became Bahá’ís. A transformation must take place.

ECN.164

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Being a source of light; guidance; Fulfillment of true potential; Second birth; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB08004

100

...Some of the loved ones should establish ties of friendship with the notables of the region and manifest towards them the most affectionate regard

COC#1837x

Business; financial; property matters; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB09914

...Sometime ago I wrote thee a letter, whose content was that praise be to God, thou hast become confirmed in drawing a plan for the pilgrim house in Haifa

SW_v13#08 p.221x

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment

AB10764

...Strive earnestly and put forth your greatest endeavor toward the accomplishment of this fellowship

ADJ.039x

Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11336

Persian

بکوش که در زبان فارسی نهایت مهارت را حاصل نمائی و الواح جمال مبارک را بخوانی

...Strive to acquire the utmost proficiency in the Persian language—to read the Tablets of the Blessed Beauty and discover the heavenly significances of their words

ANDA#79 p.05x

ADMS#203bx

Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11431

...Strive ye as much as ye can, so that love and amity may increase day by day amongst the believers of God; all of you can help each other and be ever ready to sacrifice your lives for one another. This is the quality of the people of Baha.

DAS.1913-09-12, ABIE.309, BLO_PN#007

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11439

...Such souls are nothing but pure harm to the Cause of God, and it is very well that they go out

SW_v04#10 p.174x, BSTW#131

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB07572

110

...Supplicate all of you toward the Kingdom of Abha, beseech ye and render ye thankfulness unto the Lord

DAS.1914-03-03x

Being a source of light; guidance; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Living waters; water of life; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB11374

...Supplication and prayer on behalf of others will surely be effective. When hearts are united, when faces are turned towards the kingdom of Abha, surely enlightenment will be the result.

SW_v08#04 p.047x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Power of prayer; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity of thought and belief

ABU0124

Words spoken on 1912-07-09 in New York

1100

...Tell Mrs. D. there are only two ways of correcting the social conditions; it cannot be done by force.

PN_1912 p109x, BSTW#351ax

Agriculture; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

AB11087

...Thank God that thou art assisted in serving the believers of God. Thou art the enkindled brazier of the Fire of Love and a lamp of the utmost purity

DAS.1913-08-01, ABIE.139, BLO_PN#007

Being a source of light; guidance; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB05527

140

...Thank thou God that the doors of the Kingdom were opened and the beauty of the Promised One became manifest

DAS.1914-08-16x

Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Christ; Christianity; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

AB03989

180

...Thank thou the Lord that thou hast winged thy way into this limitless heaven, and art journeying in the world of God.

PN_1913 p012, BSTW#052n, BSTW#073bx

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

ABU0388

Address at unity feast, Flynn home in Green Acre, 1912-08-20

630

...that a man from the East encounters a person from the West, and between the two

PN_1912 p023, BSTW#335

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

AB10783

...That beloved friend is always before my sight, both at home and abroad. With my heart, tongue and pen I mention thee.

DAS.1913-10-13

Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU3189

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

...that was not really a deterioration of the essential part of the man, the mind or spirit, but a weakening of the functional organs.

PN_1909F p061, PN_1909F p116, AKL.009

Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU2872

Words to Albert Windust, Ramleh, 1913-10-23

...That which is the most important of all the affairs in this day is to teach the Cause of God!

SW_v04#15 p.251

Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11574

...The "One who is to come" is he who was promised in the books of God and his epistles; that is, the Manifestation

Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

AB11518

...the all-mighty Covenant, the like of which the sacred Dispensations of the past have never witnessed

GPB.239x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11537

...The Almighty will no doubt grant you the help of His grace, will invest you with the tokens of His might

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB11549

...The American continent giveth signs and evidences of very great advancement. Its future

GPB.254x

Praise of Western values; culture; Predictions and prophecies

AB10300

...The American people are indeed worthy of being the first to build the Tabernacle of the Great Peace

ADJ.085b-086x, GPB.254x, GPB.396-397x

Predictions and prophecies; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace

AB02545

240

...The Ancient Beauty, may My spirit be sacrificed for His loved ones, from the beginning had the utmost consideration for that family

LTDT.305-306x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB12022

Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith

...The art of music must be brought to the highest stage of development, for this is one of the most wonderful arts

BRL_IOA#09x

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB11842

mixed

حضرت اعلی روحی له الفدآء بکلّی قواعد لغت را فسخ فرموده لسان عرب را آزاد فرمودند این است که جمیع آثار حضرت

...The Bab, may my spirit be a sacrifice for Him, completely abrogated the rules of that tongue. He freed the language of the Arabs

KHSH01.067x

ADMS#155x

Grammar and orthography; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture

AB11086

...The basis of the Call must be the Oneness of the world of humanity

DAS.1913-07-12, SW_v04#15 p.252, ABIE.058, BLO_PN#007

East and West; communication between East and West; Methods of teaching the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11269

...The believers of God from now on must think about going to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition

SW_v05#17 p.265, MAX.312bx

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB07836

110

...The believers of God in America, one and all, must unitedly make an effort, so that the Temple

SW_v06#17 p.135-136

AB10782

...The believers of God must be kind toward each other; if one commits a mistake the other must forgive. It is not at all befitting to refer their names to a court

BSTW#192

Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB03305

210

...The believers with the utmost firmness and steadfastness must engage in the teaching of the Cause. They must become united and agreed. They are all the drops of one river

DAS.1913-08-27, ABIE.246, BLO_PN#007

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB11079

...The beloved of God and the maidservants of the Merciful intend to found a Mashriqu'l-Adhkar in Chicago.

SW_v01#15 p.007

Business; financial; property matters; Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]

AB09118

Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

...The beloved of God must be the cause of spreading the Heavenly Love. They must impart spiritual concord

BSC.438 #795

ABU0769

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

390

East and West; communication between East and West; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Predictions and prophecies; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Supreme tribunal; War and peace

...the books of Baha'u'llah, written and printed sixty years ago, contained the ideals now so familiar to the West

AIL.068

AB11291

...The Call of God, when raised, breathed a new life into the body of mankind, and infused a new spirit

WOB.169x

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB07530

110

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity

تبديل معلّمين نه سريعاً جائز و نه مدّتی بسيار متوسط بهتر است

...The changing of teachers should be neither too frequent nor too much delayed; moderation is preferable.

MMK1#125 p.140x

SWAB#125x

AB05045

150

Persian

اطفال اگر از بدو طفولیّت چه جسمانی چه روحانی خواه از جهت صحّت و خواه از جهت تربیت مواظبت نشود

...The child must, from the day of his birth, be provided with whatever is conducive to his health; and know ye this: so far as possible, the mother's milk is best... Unless the child, in his earliest years, be carefully tended, whether in a material or a spiritual sense

MJTB.094x

COC#1026x, LOG#0998x, LOG#1005x

Education of children; moral education; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Role and station of women

AB08473

100

...The confirmation of the Kingdom of Abha shall descend uninterruptedly upon those souls

SW_v04#14 p.241

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB11536

...The construction of Mashrak-el-Azkar in those regions is of the utmost importance

SW_v06#17 p.134

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11455

...The continent of America is in the eyes of the one true God the land wherein the splendors

WOB.075x

Predictions and prophecies

AB08449

100

...The correspondence of the believers of God with all parts of America and from America to all directions is very acceptable and seasonable.

DAS.1913-08-25, ABIE.235, BLO_PN#007

East and West; communication between East and West; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB11552

...The day is approaching when ye shall witness how, through the splendor of the Faith of Baha'u'llah

WOB.075x

East and West; communication between East and West; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies

AB05986

140

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

...The days of human existence are like vanishing shadows. Compared to the world of Reality, they are brought to a close with extreme speed.

DAS.1913-09-01x, BSC.449 #819x, SW_v16#07 p.583x, ABIE.264x, BLO_PN#007

AB03693

190

...The days that I spent in London, although the physical health was precarious yet the heavenly spirit was confirming at all times.

DAS.1914-02-21x

Consolation and comfort; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11442

...The deeds of man must be the cause of glory. Everything that is conducive to the honor of the religion of God is good.

SW_v09#10 p.107x

Exalting the Word of God in teaching the Cause; Goodly deeds; actions; Words vs deeds

AB11608

...the distributing center of spiritual enlightenment, and all the world received this heavenly blessing

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Music and singing; Unity in diversity

AB11540

...The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony

ADJ.038x, LOG#1792x

AB09117

...The Divine confirmations have in every way prepared for you the means of development.

SW_v01#08 p.016x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Promotion of commerce and industry

AB10382

Persian

يک معنی از معانی شجره ملعونه دخانست که مکروهست و مذموم و مضرّ است و مسموم

...The drinking of wine is according to the text of the Most Holy Book, forbidden; for it is the cause of chronic diseases, weakeneth the nerves, and consumeth the mind

MMK6#255x, AVK3.049, AVK4.020.14x

ADJ.033x, COC#1788x

Adam; Adam and Eve; Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Day of rest; Praise and encouragement

AB11311

...The East hath verily been illumined with the light of the Kingdom. Ere long

WOB.079x

East and West; communication between East and West; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB11414

...The effulgence of God's splendorous mercy hath enveloped the peoples and kindreds of the earth

WOB.111x

Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; East and West; communication between East and West; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Predictions and prophecies

AB11419

...The essence of Oneness is sanctified above the servitude of the world of mankind

SW_v14#06 p.167

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11105

...The everlasting glory of the friends, and the heavenly sublimity of the believers, is to teach the Cause of God

SW_v05#02 p.017

A Supplement to 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

AB04010

180

Persian

نامه مفصل که در خصوص استتکارت نوشته بودی ملاحظه گردید مختصر این است

...The extensive letter you had written about Stuttgart was perused. In brief, Germany will shine resplendent, inasmuch as its citizens are religiously minded

ASAT1.025x

BBBD.242-243, DAS.1913-07-15, ABIE.069, BLO_PN#007, MHMD2s.323ax

Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha

AB12032

160

Social Action

...The foundation of life and existence is cooperation and mutual aid, whereas the cause of annihilation and deterioration is the cessation of aid and assistance

BRL_SOCIAL#130x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB02223

260

...The founding of these spiritual meetings is purely for the purpose of teaching; but, as the Mashriqu'l Azkar is not yet founded

SW_v13#10 p.276x

Contention and conflict; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB11305

...The full measure of your success is as yet unrevealed, its significance still unapprehended

Being a source of light; guidance; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men

AB11413

...The future of California, whether in regard to its material affairs or spiritual affairs, is very important

SW_v02#13 p.006, SW_v05#15 p.232x, SW_v05#16 p.242, SW_v05#17 p.265

Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB10767

...The glad-tidings of the Kingdom of Abha are effective over the hard stone and

DAS.1913-07-11, SW_v04#15 p.252, ABIE.055, BLO_PN#007

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB10768

...The Glances of Divine Providence are always vouchsafed, the infinite Bestowals are continually descending.

DAS.1913-08-01, ABIE.139, BLO_PN#007

Predictions and prophecies; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB09760

...The good news of the unity and harmony among the friends of New York brought much joy. I hope that this unity and harmony may increase

PN_1909 p071

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB11973

100

Meetings, Bahá'í

...The hearts of all the friends rejoiced, and in particular, the heart of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, when we heard of thy rising up to serve the Cause of God

BRL_MEET.AB#10x

Power of prayer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12846

150

Arabic

قد انشرح القلوب لاقترانکما فی یوم مبارک سعید فی هذا العصر المجید

...The hearts were cheered by your marriage on a blessed and happy day in this glorious age. In the estimation of true believers

BRL_SWOP#022

BRL_SWO#022

AB11476

...The Hidden Words is a treasury of divine mysteries. When thou ponderest its contents, the doors of the mysteries will open

COC#0398x

Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB04610

170

Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transmutation of the soul by the divine elixir; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

...The highest expression of the life of man on this planet in this age and many ages to come is Celestial

BSC.441 #805

AB10770

...The holy ones of past ages and centuries have, each and all, yearned with tearful eyes to live

WOB.110x

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day

AB11428

...The holy realities of the Concourse on high yearn, in this day, in the Most Exalted Paradise

ADJ.047x

Service to others; to the Cause of God; The concourse on high

AB07814

110

...The hope which Abdu'l-Baha cherishes for you is that the same success which has attended

WOB.078x

Power of the mind over nature; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; The mind's power of discovery

AB09754

...The human spirit is a power which comprehends the realities of things. All that thou seest

SW_v08#08 p.097

AB10311

...The invisible hand has opened the doors, and wisdom requires that ‘Abdu'l-Bahá hasten to the country of Egypt, for he is infinitely ashamed

SW_v01#17 p.007

Prayer for spiritual recognition; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11263

...The judgment of God hath come; respond ye unto the call of God! Hearken ye

SW_v05#03 p.037

Call to action; Predictions and prophecies

AB11270

...The Kingdom of God is possessed of limitless potency. Audacious must be the army of life

TDH#046.4, COC#1683x

Call to action

AB12002

Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

...The laws of God, such as fasting, obligatory prayer and the like, as well as His counsels regarding virtues, good deeds and proper conduct, must be carried out everywhere to the extent possible

BRL_IOPF#2.04x

AB08683

Persian

عبدالبهآء را نهایت آرزو عبودیّت این مظاهر مقدّسهٴ الهی است و نهایت آمال جانفشانی و شهادت کبری در سبیل آنان

...The lecture delivered by Monsieur ... was perused. It is a good lecture; but he has mentioned the appearance of three Manifestations

NJB_v05#14 p.005x

DAS.1914-06-24x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB11426

...The letter signed by most of the friends in India has been received. Abdu'l-Baha is greatly

SW_v12#13 p.215x

Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB05251

150

...The letter that thou hast written to his honor Mirza Ahmad Sohrab was perused. The Board of Consultation is radiant and spiritual

DAS.1914-03-26

Consultation; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB03068

220

...The line of progress is perpendicular and it has no end. Progress is infinite but there are many degrees. Each animate or inanimate organism advances along its own degree.

DAS.1914-03-14

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others; Manifestation of God as educator; Power of the Manifestation of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB08448

100

...The long journey over sea and land, the innumerable difficulties in the morn and at eve, the lack of rest and sleep

DAS.1913-08-01, ABIE.138, BLO_PN#007

Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11612

...The Lord of the day of the manifestation is his highness, Baha'o'llah.

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB09509

...The meetings that thou art holding in thy house are the means of strengthening the hearts of the spiritual ones

DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.158, BLO_PN#007

AB10797

...The moment this Divine Message is carried forward by the American believers from the shores

WOB.078x

Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies

AB09112

...The more difficulties one sees in the world the more perfect one becomes. The more you plough and dig the ground

SW_v14#02 p.041, PN_unsorted p046, BSTW#380

A. Grammer

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB00013

Tafsir-i-Bismillah

4760

Arabic

Creation

Tafsír-i-Bismilláh ar-Raḥmán ar-Raḥím (Commentary on the opening verse of the Quran)

الحمد لله الذی بفیض ظهوره الاعلی کشف الغطاء عن وجه الهدی و اشرقت الارض

...The names of God derive from those attributes which are the perfections belonging to the reality of the Essence

INBA55:001, INBA59:044, INBA90:097, UMich962.072-092, UMich991.174-203

MKT1.033, MNMK#005 p.032, ASAT4.475-476x, QT105.1.122x, BMT.012, RHQM1.252-255x (312x) (187-189x), YMM.179x, JNM1.453x, DLS.284x, DLS.418x, NSS.168x, OOL.C027

BLO_createx, BLO_PT#216.031nx

Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Names and attributes of God; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

MMAH.279

Date of publication mentioned in TZH6.282 and BMT.012-013.

AB11906

140

Law of obligatory prayer; Love of God; Nineteen-Day Feast; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

...The Obligatory Prayers have been set down by the Pen of the Most High and have been mentioned in the Persian “Questions and Answers”

BRL_IOPF#2.09x

AB01079

380

mixed

ای یاران حقیقی عبدالبهاء هر چند شما در آنسامان و عبدالبهاء در این زندان... ای یاران روحانی من زحمات و مشقتتان

...The power of the Greatest Name hath gathered together dispersed and scattered people in a heavenly assemblage and made each of them like unto a lighted candle

MKT1.426, BSHN.140.480.07x, BSHN.144.473cx, NANU_AB#32x, YBN.166

ADMS#214x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB11464

...The prestige of the Faith of God has immensely increased. Its greatness is now manifest

WOB.079x, COC#0264x, COC#1532x

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause

AB11478

Persian

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

اول صفت اهل ایمان امانتست و اول صفت اهل طغیان خیانت

...The primary characteristic of true believers is trustworthiness whereas the primary characteristic of the rebellious is faithlessness

COMP_TRUSTP#46x

BRL_TRUST#45x, COC#2057x

AB11302

...The question of the school of Tarbiat is very important. Through the Bounty and Providence of the True One it must become evident

SW_v01#05 p.003

Call to action; Excellence; distinction

AB09114

...The quintessence of the matter is this: With the greatest effort one must arise to spread the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh

DAS.1913-10-14

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB01455

330

...The radiance of servitude shining from the Candle of the Testament has illumined all horizons

SW_v08#16 p.214-215

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Suffering; rejection of Christ

AB11546

...The range of your future achievements still remains undisclosed. I fervently hope

Predictions and prophecies

AB11542

...The rulers of Palestine envied His influence and power. Governors and mutisarrifs

GPB.193x

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day

AB11427

...The souls of the well-favored among the concourse on high the sacred dwellers of the most exalted Paradise

WOB.110-111x

Service to others; to the Cause of God; The concourse on high

AB09733

...The spirit of the age demands the establishment of universal peace. No power on earth can stand before it. God has purposed

SW_v14#05 p.129

Call to action; Predictions and prophecies; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual springtime; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

AB04958

Lawh-i-'Ustad Husayn-i-Khayyat

160

Persian

Tablet to 'Ustad Husayn-i-Khayyát (Lawh-i-'Ustad Husayn-i-Khayyát)

Lawh-i-Ustad Husayn-i-Khayyat (Tablet to Ustad Husayn-i-Khayyat)

مقام اطمینان اعظم درجه بر ایمانست لیزدادوا ایمانا فوق ایمانهم هر چند حضرت ابراهیم

...The station of assurance is greater in degree than that of mere faith. It is the station denoted by “that they should add faith upon faith.”

MAS9.100-101x, YMM.319bx, VUJUD.142x

BLO_PT#167x, VUJUDE.126x

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Degrees of faith; certitude; Fire and light; fire and water; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06394

130

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

مدرسه اطفال در روز يکشنبه و قرائت الواح و تعاليم حضرت بهآءاللّه و القآء کلمة اللّه

...The Sunday school for the children in which the Tablets and Teachings of Baha'u'llah are read

MMK1#124 p.140x

SWAB#124x, SW_v09#08 p.092-093

AB10780

Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

...The Supreme One hath said "He loveth them and they will love Him." If God had not filled His Servant with His love, love would never have been realized in the creation

BSC.492 #947x

AB05003

160

...The time has arrived for the world of humanity to hoist the standard of the oneness

SW_v14#04 p.097

AB11579

...The time has not yet arrived, even in those countries (America)

SW_v01#03 p.004x

ABU3093

Words to Florence Khan spoken in 1906

…the turning toward God in thought, and a prayer-like appeal from the heart, is prayer, and is heard of God. Words are not necessary, the heart is enough.

SUR.241

Law of obligatory prayer; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

AB08065

220

Persian

ای دختر ملکوتی من نامه تو بتاریخ ٩ آب ١٩١٩ رسید مضمون آهنگ سرور بود قلب از آن روح و

...The underlying foundation upon which the Kingdom rests is love and this must be securely established among the friends and must be widely promulgated so that it may become the cause of the establishment of the Oneness of Mankind

BBBD.440

BBBD.441-442, SW_v13#12 p.343x

Entry by troops; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Review of publications

AB11437

...The vision also signifies that a Mashrak-el-Azkar will soon be established in America

SW_v06#17 p.133

Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies

AB07148

Words to George Latimer

120

Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Limits of the intellect; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

...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

AB04089

180

Persian

Give Me Thy Grace to Serve Thy Loved Ones; Prayer and Devotional Life

ای منجذبه نفحات الله نغمه زار و آه شرربارت چنان شعله بر افروخت که قلب اهل

...The Word of God may be likened to the life-giving breezes of the divine springtime. When chanted in spiritual tones, it bestoweth the breath of life

BRL_DAK#0267, BRL_CONF2018P#32x, COMP_PDLP#05x, MMK2#353 p.254

BRL_CONF2018#32x, BRL_PDL#05x

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech

AB10555

...The world is mortal. In one instant it will pass away; but the principle of ease and tranquillity is the soul

SW_v07#16 p.151x

Consolation and comfort; Soul; spirit after death; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB08454

100

...The world of humanity will not be transformed into the heavenly paradise through the promotion of one, single principle... The Cause of Baha'u'llah and his heavenly teaching include all the elements

SW_v13#06 p.131

Interconnectedness of the teachings; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles

AB11283

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

...There are before you so many temptations, trials, afflictions, calamities and difficulties because you have to be purified through fire and sifted through the sieve in order to separate the wheat from the tares. Verily, I say unto you: none will be saved but the believers, and from the believers only the sincere, and even those are in great danger, especially in such a time.

BSC.443 #808

ABU1470

Words to Mary Lucas and other pilgrims, spoken on 1905-02-04

220

...there are five kinds of love: 1st: The love of His own perfections which caused God to create

SW_v08#10 p.126x, BAVA.038-039, BLO_PN#021

Four; five pathways of love; Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Soul; spirit after death

AB11303

...There exists a great Confirmation in the School of Tarbiat

SW_v01#05 p.003x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Generosity [kirama]; Praise and encouragement

AB11444

...There is no wonder in confessing the appearance of the Kingdom of God, but true wonder consists in good deeds

SW_v08#05 p.059x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Goodly deeds; actions; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB00746

460

...There is no wonder when a soul advances to God, but (there is) when he remains firm

SW_v14#09 p.275x, BSTW#440

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB03300

210

...These days are like unto the days of Christ and the days of the Apostles. Unquestionably all the people

DAS.1913-10-13

Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU3265

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Occult sciences; psychic phenomena; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

...these rappings, etc., were all material things, and of the body. What is needed is to rise above the material

AIL.072

AB11118

...These souls who are not vivified and attracted by the Holy Spirit are accounted among the dead

SW_v14#02 p.038x, BSTW#043a

Soul; spirit after death; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0225

870

...These twelve basic Bahá'í principles were laid down by Baha'o'llah over sixty years ago

SW_v11#01 p.004-005, SW_v12#01 p.012-013

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

ABU3453

Words spoken on 1913-08-20 in Ramleh

...this Blessed Cause has such great power that it shall, ere long, vanquish all opposition. We must live and act in such manner as not to lower the station of the Cause

DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.215, BLO_PN#007

Exalting the Word of God in teaching the Cause; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause

AB09098

...This Cause is proclaimed through eloquent, sincere addresses. We must unloose the tongue, spread the fragrances of God

SW_v13#10 p.276x

Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB10880

...This glory shall be turned into the most abject abasement, and this pomp and might converted into the most complete subjugation

PDC.147x

Non-participation in politics; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB04374

170

...This is such a universal cause that the refulgent light has enveloped the continents and established the oneness of humanity.

Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Review of publications; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB10315

...This is the first step in the path of God, but the distance of the way is great. I hope that thou mayest traverse

SW_v08#17 p.228x, SW_v13#05 p.113x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB11544

...This long voyage will prove how great is My love for you. There were many troubles

GPB.288x

Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB11588

...This man is an enchanter; perhaps he will perform an enchantment, and then we shall have nothing more to say

PDC.141x

AB11578

...This Sublime Shrine has remained unbuilt ... God willing, it will be accomplished. We have carried its construction to this stage

COF.053x

Shrines and Holy places

AB11297

...This talk opens with the words "About six hundred years ago." This Society was founded in the city of Hamadan

SW_v08#14 p.204x

Grammatical and other discrepancies in the Sacred Writings; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Past, present and future of Iran

AB11570

...This variety in forms and coloring which is manifest in all the kingdoms is according to creative Wisdom and hath a divine purpose

ADJ.038x

Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Purpose; goal of creation; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB06878

120

Persian

Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

نفوسی که اليوم بملکوت الهيّه داخل و بحيات ابديّه فائز آن نفوس هر چند بظاهر در زمينند

...Those souls that, in this day, enter the divine kingdom and attain everlasting life, although materially dwelling on earth

MMK1#173 p.197x

SWAB#173x, SW_v10#01 p.008, PN_various p012x

AB08235

100

Attainment to faith in the twinkling of an eye; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity

...Those souls who have the capacity and ability to receive the outpourings of the Kingdom and the confirmation of the Holy Spirit, they become attracted through one word.

BWF.364-365x

AB11524

...Those who accept only what logic can prove, On the path of life upon clumsy wooden legs they move

LTDT.344x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Personal instructions; Prayer for protection

AB08731

...Thou art not and shalt never be forgotten. Be thou strong and firm. Be thou resolute and steadfast

SW_v10#19 p.348x

Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB10093

...Thou art, in truth, a herald of the Kingdom and a harbinger of the Covenant, Thou art truly self-sacrificing. Thou showest kindness unto all nations

GPB.389x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB02983

220

Persian

Selections from the Writings of His Holiness 'Abdu'l-Bahá'

سؤال نموده بودی که سبب امراض و بلايا چه چيز است ؟ اسباب متنوّع ، از برای بعضی نفوس امراض و بلايا

...Thou didst ask a question: what is the cause of illnesses and afflictions? The causes are many and various. For some souls, illnesses and afflictions are as a punishment for deeds perpetrated

MMK3#048 p.030x

BLO_PT#080.48x

Composition and decomposition; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB11857

210

mixed

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Soul; spirit after death

ای بنده الهی نامه مختصر اللفظ و مفصل المعانی شما قرائت شد لهذا مختصر نیز جواب

...Thou didst ask about not combining incompatible foods

BRL_DAK#0079

BRL_ATE#063x

AB05421

150

mixed

همچنين جناب پروفسر برکت‌اللّه هندی را از قبل من نهايت اشتياق ابلاغ دار... در خصوص تحصیل لسان فارسی مرقوم نموده بودید فی‌الحقیقه... فی الحقيقه ترجمه بسيار مشکل است

...Thou hadst written about studying Persian. In truth, this is very necessary. If it would be possible for Professor Barakatu’llah to make an effort and teach some people the Persian language… Truly translation is very difficult

MMK6#532x, ANDA#79 p.05x, MAS9.147x

ADMS#203dx

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

AB04047

180

Crisis and Victory

...Thou hadst written concerning the growth in stature of the Cause of God in thy country. There is no doubt that the Faith of God will progress

BRL_CRISIS#50x, COC#0307, BBBD.629

Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB02371

250

...Thou hadst written concerning the services of Mrs. Goodall and Mrs. Cooper. These two dear maidservants of God are truly two shining candles

MAB.008cx

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB11183

Persian

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

از معابد سؤال نموده بوديد که حکمتش چيست حکمتش اين است که در وقت معلوم

...Thou hast asked about places of worship and the underlying reason therefor. The wisdom in raising up such buildings

MMK1#058 p.092x

SWAB#058x, LOG#2058x

AB07154

120

...Thou hast asked concerning the spirits of men. They are not at all annihilated. They are

SW_v14#02 p.038x

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Soul; spirit after death

AB11280

...Thou hast asked what shouldst thou do and what prayer shouldst thou offer in order to become informed of the Mysteries of God

DAS.1913-07-26, SW_v07#10 p.099, SW_v08#04 p.047, ABIE.117, BLO_PN#007

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power of prayer

AB11555

Critiques of capitalism, communism, socialism; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Non-participation in politics; Universality of the Cause

...Thou hast asked whether to enlist in the Socialist party. The Bahá'ís must be in the Bahá'í Cause which comprehends all the degrees and is perfect from every standpoint.

BWF.375-375bx

AB08648

Persian

بسیار ستایش از دو دوست آلمانی و اطریشی نموده بودی بیا برو به استتگارت ببین چه خبر است

...Thou hast given the utmost praise to the two believers, German and Austrian. Go to Stuttgart and see with thine own eyes what is there!

NJB_v04#15 p.004x

DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.199, BLO_PN#007

Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB01653

310

...Thou hast had the intention of going out into the woods and the country for change of weather... Judas Iscariot must not be forgotten

BSTW#052fx, BSTW#131x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB09104

...Thou hast inquired regarding the teachings and instructions of BAHA'O'LLAH! Thou must instruct the people of the world in the Love of God

SW_v02#06 p.005

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB09725

...Thou hast longed for the power of teaching the Religion of God. This desire is the ultimate

DAS.1914-08-16x, SW_v09#14 p.161-162x

Disregarding own capacity in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07842

110

...Thou hast manifested joy at the freedom of Abdu'l-Baha. This happiness came from thy

SW_v08#19 p.240x

Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB08453

100

...Thou hast questioned concerning ordeals and difficulties and catastrophes: "Are these

SW_v08#18 p.235

Prayer for tests and difficulties; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering

AB12534

100

…Thou hast written about Dr. Fisher, that praise be to God, thou hast found a helper for him and ere long she will start for Germany

BBBD.037x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Review of publications; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

AB10848

...Thou hast written about thy poor sight. According to the explicit divine text the sick must refer to the doctor. This decree is decisive and everyone is bound to observe it

COC#1023x, LOG#0962x

Business; financial; property matters; Consolation and comfort; Personal instructions

AB03299

210

...Thou hast written concerning love, marriage and divorce. Love is the moving principle of all phenomena. It is the first Divine Grace and its effects are apparent

BSTW#192

Law of divorce; Laws of marriage and dowry; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion

AB00784

450

Consultation; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Role and station of women; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The concourse on high

…Thou hast written concerning the Board of Consultation. It is very proper thou shouldst exert thyself with heart and soul

TAB.026-027x

AB09121

...Thou hast written concerning the meetings and gathering-places of the believers of God. Such assemblies

SW_v02#06 p.005

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB00595

510

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

…Thou hast written concerning the meetings and the gathering places of the believers of God. Such assemblies and congregations will greatly aid

BWF.407-408x, LOG#0797x, PN_1906 p095x

AB11267

...Thou hast written concerning the spiritual meeting. The spiritual meeting must be in the utmost state of ecstasy and tumult

DAS.1913-07-09, SW_v13#10 p.276x, ABIE.048, BLO_PN#007

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB00653

480

Persian

Belief and denial; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Many are called but few are chosen; Power of prayer; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

در خصوص آيه انجيل مرقوم نموده بودی که از قرائن واضح ميشود که در يوم ظهور مسيح جميع نفوس استماع

...Thou hast written of a verse in the Gospels, asking if at the time of Christ all souls did hear His call

MMK3#138 p.096x

BWF.364-364x, SW_v16#10 p.669x

AB08009

100

...Thou hast written of that meeting held in the quarter where standeth the city gate of 'Abdu'l-'Azim. Do not call it a meeting. Call it a confluence of holy souls

COC#0931x

Business; financial; property matters; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB11492

...Thou hast written regarding the education of the children. It is very acceptable and beloved. Unquestionably these children shall make ideal and physical advancement

SW_v09#08 p.093x

Education of children; moral education; Race unity; racial issues

AB11268

...Thou hast written regarding the love and unity of the believers and their firmness in

SW_v08#17 p.227x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB09738

...Thou hast written regarding the results of my trip to America. Its importance is not now manifest. Erelong you shall behold that these pure seeds have grown

DAS.1913-03-17

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11058

...Thou hast written regarding thy meeting with... He hath written that he desireth to teach thee one of the crafts and show thee affection and consideration

COC#0012x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession

AB09756

...Though the Beauty of the Most Great Name, the Light of Eternal Splendour

SW_v14#11 p.347

Growth of the Cause

AB09107

...Through the protection and help of the Blessed Perfection - may my life be a sacrifice to his beloved ones! - you must conduct and deport yourselves

SW_v14#08 p.225

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB03589

200

Early History of the Bahá'í Community in Boston, Massachusetts

...Thy letter contained most cheering good news and indicated the oneness of spiritual state that exists

DAS.1914-04-17x, BLO_PT#028p, BSTW#097

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB10473

...Thy letter hath arrived. Praised be God, under the sheltering protection of the Blessed Beauty, I have safely returned from the West but will again proceed to America

LTDT.306x

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB08649

...Thy letter was received. From its contents it became evident that, praise be to God, the highest hope of the believers of Boston

DAS.1914-04-17

Unity; oneness of humanity

AB04217

180

...Thy letter was received. Praise be to God it contained the good news of the firmness and steadfastness of the believers of God; that they are willing to sacrifice

DAS.1914-07-02

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB03974

180

...Thy letter was received. There is no time to answer them in detail…. Firmness in The Covenant means obedience so that no one may say, 'this is my opinion' nay rather he must obey...

SW_v04#10 p.174x, SW_v08#17 p.227x, SW_v06#14 p.111x, ECN.419x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Review of publications

AB08655

Persian

ناله و فغان از عدم ارسال مکاتیب عبدالبهاء نموده بودید چهل سال

...Thy letter was received. Thou hast lamented and complained because it is come time since thou hast received any letter from ‘Abdu'l-Baha.

YHA2.997x, NJB_v04#15 p.002x

DAS.1913-08-03, ABIE.146, BLO_PN#007

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB05983

140

...Thy mission in America for the present is this: Thou must travel as far as possible to every part

SW_v02#06 p.006, SW_v07#01 p.007

Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual springtime; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB08417

100

...Thy recent letter was received. It contained good news, and that is: Thou hast guided to the Kingdom of Abha one new soul.

DAS.1913-10-18

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB08328

100

...Thy remembrance is always my intimate and associate and the heart and the soul of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá supplicating

DAS.1913-11-07

Call to action; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB11285

...To be approved of God alone should be one's aim. And has thou realized thy own shortcomings?

SW_v07#18 p.185

Attaining good pleasure of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Knowledge of self; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge

AB03579

200

...To consider that after the death of the body the spirit perishes, is like imagining

SW_v01#09 p.012-013

Prayer for nearness to God; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering

AB11244

mixed

حضرت اخت را به جان و دل و روح قلب و فؤاد مشتاق و در لیل و نهار در حقیقت جان و وجدان مذکور

...To my honored and distinguished sister do thou convey the expression of my heartfelt, my intense longing. Day and night she liveth in my remembrance

BHKP_2#06x

BADM.195x, LTDT.326-327x, BHK_2#06x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB04609

Words to Miss Buckton

170

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Development of capacity and readiness; Occult sciences; psychic phenomena

...To tamper with the psychic forces while in this world interferes with the condition of the soul in the world to come.

BSC.442 #806, SW_v10#19 p.344x, PN_1912 p110, BSTW#148, BSTW#356

AB09102

...To the one who hath hearkened to God's good tidings and hath proclaimed His bountiful favours!

MAX.082-083

Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB01120

370

...Today it is incumbent upon the believers to forget and lay aside every thought and every preoccupation save the diffusion of the Fragrances of God

PN_various p016x

AB07844

110

...Today the distinguished leaders of nations must sing such a song in the ears of the people that the heart of the world of humanity may be stirred

DAS.1914-07-02

Call to action; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Unity of governments; political unity

AB11264

...Today the greatness of the believers of God depends upon delivering the Cause of God

SW_v07#10 p.098

Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universality of the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07136

120

...Today the most important thing to be established is the unity of the word of the beloved of God and fellowship, good feelings and love among the faithful ones.

BSTW#504bx

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB09116

...Today, at the Threshold of His Holiness, Baha'u'llah, there is nobody more favored

SW_v12#10 p.170

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB07135

120

...Today, if the soul -- who is attracted with the Love of God and burning with the flame of enthusiasm

SW_v05#17 p.257

Call to action; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech

ABU3175

Words to Badi Bushru'i and other students, Ramleh, 1913-09-19

...translate at least one page every day, either from English into Persian, or from Persian into English, thus they might acquire efficiency in this line of work. He recommended for the future that when the means are provided, a committee of translators be organized from both nationalities, who would know the two languages well, in addition to Arabic. Then the Tablets would be properly translated.

DAS.1913-09-19, ABIE.331, BLO_PN#007

Language and the structure of reality; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

AB09120

...Treat ye the sinners, thy tyrants and the bloodthirsty enemies as the faithful friends

SW_v08#11 p.139

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love

AB11296

...Truly I say his honor ... is striving with all his powers in the diffusion of the Fragrances of God.

DAS.1913-11-04

Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11551

...Truly, I say, in this publication you have written instructive articles. May God assist and confirm you!

SW_v01#13 p.010x

Praise and encouragement

AB11301

...Turn thy face sincerely toward God; be severed from all save God; be ablaze with the fire of the love of God

SW_v08#04 p.048

AB11594

...Untrustworthiness is a poisonous arrow which mortally wounds the heart, the soul and the spirit of Abdul Baha.

DAS.1913-08-20, ABIE.211, BLO_PN#007

AB07830

110

...Verily I received your eloquent letter, the composition of which was wonderful. It was an evidence of your firmness in the Covenant

DAS.1914-02-28x

Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death

AB10773

...Verily the poems of Bishop Kan and John Newton are exalted, but it were possible

SW_v08#08 p.100

The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB07020

120

Arabic

Methods of teaching the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Spiritual baptism; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

انّ عبدالبهآء یشمّ رائحة محبّة اللّه من کلّ محفل تنطقین فیه بکلمة اللّه و تذکرین الحجج و البراهین

...Verily, ‘Abdu’l‑Baha inhaleth the fragrance of the love of God from every meeting place where the Word of God is uttered

MNMK#068 p.144x, MMK1#053 p.089x

SWAB#053x

AB00305

680

Arabic

Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Role and station of women; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

انّ الظّهورات فی الأدوار السّابقة کان لکلّ واحد منهم شأن فی الوجود و رتبة فی نشأة الأنسان

...Verily, each one of the Manifestations in former ages possessed a certain station in existence and a certain rank in human development [3.5s]... ...Were it not for tests genuine gold could not be distinguished from the counterfeit.... In cycles gone by, each one of the Manifestations of God hath had His own rank in the world of existence... Intellect and the faculty of comprehension are God's gifts

MNMK#063 p.142x, MMK1#027 p.054x

SWAB#027x, COC#1790x, SW_v08#19 p.238-239x, SW_v14#02 p.041-042x, SW_v14#12 p.353x, BSTW#438

AB11563

...Verily, I pray God to confirm thee with the All-Power so that the means may be prepared

SW_v06#17 p.149

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]

AB11312

...Verily, the founding of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar will mark the inception of the Kingdom of God on earth

SW_v05#04 p.051

AB11538

...Verily, thy Lord will assist and inspire thee with the breath of the Holy Spirit and

SW_v08#08 p.102-103

Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB12044

Social Action

...We hope that the beloved of God and the handmaids of the Merciful will, in accordance with the heavenly Teachings

BRL_SOCIAL#069x

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Harmony of science and religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB11590

...We must entirely focus our thoughts upon the diffusion of the divine light and the building of the heavenly foundation

SW_v07#10 p.098x

AB03303

210

...We only attain to these spiritual stations through the Bounty and Favor of the Blessed Perfection. When I look to myself, I realize that I am an infinitesimal atom.

DAS.1914-06-24

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Manifestation of God as sun; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

AB11607

...We should do little things as well as great things for the love of God.

SW_v14#06 p.167

AB11334

Persian

اگر کلمات مکنونه را در لسان فارسی و عربی تلاوت مینمودی و بحقایق و معانی

...Wert thou to recite the Hidden Words in Persian and Arabic and apprehend their realities and meanings, it would unveil a matchless beauty and splendor

ANDA#79 p.05x

ADMS#203ex

Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

AB11575

...What is meant in the prophecies by the Lord of hosts, the promised Christ, is the Blessed Perfection (Baha'o'llah) and his highness, the Supreme (Báb)

Prophecy and fulfillment; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; Twin Manifestations

AB09108

...Whatever contribution you may send to the school of Tarbiat is in the estimation of Abdul Baha, most acceptable. In this we observe the aim of God

DAS.1913-08-14, ABIE.189, BLO_PN#007

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities

AB02378

250

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Meditation; Nearness and remoteness; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ای جانهای پاک پاکی و آزادگی بدلست نه بتن بجانست نه بجامه و پیرهن انسان اگر

...Whatsoever driveth thee away from the one true God and shutteth thee out from the Best-Beloved is blameworthy and reprehensible

BRL_CONF2018P#02x, MMK2#097 p.075, YARP2.351 p.283

BRL_CONF2018#02x

AB11535

...Whatsoever is latent in the innermost of this holy cycle shall gradually appear and be made manifest

WOB.146x, SW_v13#09 p.253

Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime

AB11543

...When a gathering of these two races is brought about that assemblage will become the magnet

ADJ.039x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Race unity; racial issues; The concourse on high

ABU0162

Words spoken on 1912-08-20 in Green Acre

1000

...When a man is thirsty he drinks water. When he is hungry he eats food. But if a man be not thirsty

SW_v07#16 p.155+161x

Human reality created in the image of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB09922

mixed

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

در وقت معالجه توجّه بجمال مبارک کن و آنچه بر قلب القا ميشود مجری دار

...When giving medical treatment turn to the Blessed Beauty, then follow the dictates of thy heart

MMK1#131 p.147x

SWAB#131x, LOG#0964x

AB09047

...when I came to ‘Akká, it was prescribed for me to go to the sea every day and this was not possible in Yarkih. Moreover, I had a lot of work

LTDT.327x

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Personal instructions

AB10286

Evolution; human evolution; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

...When the body of man is perfected, physical evolution comes to an end, since nature does not seek to build a higher form than that of man

BSC.434 #789

AB11113

...When the foundation of the Mashrekol-Azkar is laid... a most wonderful and thrilling motion will appear in the world of existence... From that point of light the spirit of teaching ... will permeate to all parts of the world

COF.069x2x, BSC.547 #989

AB10259

mixed

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

نفوس تا در ترويج نکوشند بذکر اللّه مشغول و مألوف نيز کما ينبغی نگردند و آثار مدد

...When the friends do not endeavor to spread the message, they fail to remember God befittingly, and will not witness the tokens of assistance

MMK1#211 p.257x

SWAB#211x

AB12425

130

…When the maid-servant of God, Miss Knobloch, was sent to that country I supplicated from the Threshold of His Highness Baha'u'llah that confirmations might descend upon her

BBBD.194

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

AB11558

...When the spirit is confirmed and assisted by the confirmation of the Holy Spirit then it will show its effect in every condition of the world of existence

SW_v07#18 p.177

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of faith; power of the spirit; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB10206

...When thou wishest to treat nervous pains turn thy whole being to the realm on high with thine heart detached from aught else besides Him and thy soul enraptured by the love of God

COC#1027x

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB09759

...Whenever the heart finds attraction, the spirit seeks ecstasy and exultation and turns itself toward the Kingdom

SW_v07#10 p.098

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB11274

...Whosoever claims that Abdu'l-Baha has given to him a tablet or sent a cablegram he must prove it

SW_v06#12 p.094-095, BSTW#073c

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB11218

...With regard to the printing of any book that concerns the Cause, it is not permissible except with permission from the Centre of the Covenant, whether that be of the blessed Tablets or the composition of the friends, otherwise there is great danger

SW_v09#05 p.060x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Praise and encouragement; Review of publications

AB11589

...worthy of being the first to build the Tabernacle of the Most Great Peace and proclaim the oneness of mankind

COF.035x, TDH#158.5x

AB11164

...Ye have written of the Nineteen Day festivities. This Feast is a bringer of joy. It is the groundwork of agreement and unity. It is the key to affection and fellowship

COC#0920x

House of Justice; Nineteen-Day Feast; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06016

130

...Ye should strive to widen the circle of those with whom ye enjoy friendly relations, and to establish the closest contact with those benevolent souls whose only thought is to do good

COC#1838x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU2522

Words to Mrs Goodall and Mrs Cooper

...You have written concerning the spiritual meetings. The foundation of the spiritual meetings must be the teaching

SW_v02#06 p.005

Music and singing; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB09113

...You have written regarding the Assembly of Women. Undoubtedly, show ye great effort in this matter

SW_v01#09 p.010-011

Call to action; Equality of men and women; Praise and encouragement; Role and station of women

AB09757

...You have written that "We all pray that we and all the friends everywhere be favored

SW_v08#16 p.220x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB10173

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

مرقوم نموده بودید که خدمتی بانجمن ارتباط شرق و غرب نمائید البته

...You have written that you desire to assist the Orient-Occident Unity. Undoubtedly the Orient and the Occident must assist each other; especially in the question of the school of Tarbiat.

BDA2.294x

DAS.1913-05-06x, MHMD2.388x

AB11265

...You must do a little better. The better you do, the better it is. The wife must endure the husband and she must hold to every means to please the husband.

PN_unsorted p075

Exhortations and counsels

AB11596

...You shall soon see in Persia that the people shall believe in this Cause in groups every day.

SW_v12#12 p.215x

AB10550

Persian

Conduct in finance and business; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness

نیت باید چنین باشد که در این تجارت بقدری عادلانه و منصفانه رفتار شود

...Your criterion should be to pursue your commercial activities with such fairness and equity as to be a cause of guidance to others

COMP_TRUSTP#50x

BRL_TRUST#49x, COC#2061x

AB06203

130

...Your letter was received and from its contents it became evident that you are journeying toward India.

DAS.1914-03-14

Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB10291

...Your letter was received; but Abdul Baha, owing to the infirmity of the body; the difficulty of voyaging over seas and lands, the lack of rest, the striving and exerting day and night

DAS.1913-07-28, ABIE.123, BLO_PN#007

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU1019

Words to Arthur Agnew et al, spoken on 1907-04-13

310

‘Abdu'l-Bahá has written a Tablet specially for the purpose, that should anyone ask about his station, it is ‘Abdu'l-Bahá, and no more

TTAG.016-017, BLO_PN#101

Development of capacity and readiness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity of thought and belief

ABU2556

Words to Miss Boylan, spoken around 1911-08-25

‘Abdu'l-Bahá said that he had fulfilled that prophecy by building the Tomb of the Báb. He said, "The blessed and holy Tomb (of Baha'u'llah, May my soul be a sacrifice to its dust!) and the Tomb of the Bab on Mount Carmel was the first Mashraq'ul-Azkar…"

AIF.1911-08-23, SW_v11#01 p.015, PN_1912 p071, PN_1912 p120

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Prophecy and fulfillment; Shrines and Holy places

ABU1842

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

160

Persian

علویه خانم عیال ملا علی جان شهید خوابی دیده بود و برای جمال بروجردی نقل کرده بود

‘Alaviyyih Khanum, the wife of the martyred Mulla ‘Alí Jan [Mafuzaki], had a dream which she recounted to Jamal Burújirdí. She said, “I dreamt that Jamal Mubarak came to this room and graciously spoke in praise of me.”

KHH1.022 (1.031)

KHHE.045, STAB#121

Accounts of dreams and visions; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes

ABU2186

Words spoken in May 1911 in Ramleh

120

"Mirror" is the whole body, the brain in particular. Body has many elements in its composition

SW_v14#02 p.037, PN_1911 p003

Differences in human capacity; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU3683

170

"There are many kinds of martyrdom. How many times have I prayed for it… So Christ never suffered upon the cross

SW_v24#04 p.105

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Martyrs and martyrdom; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU1010

Words spoken ca. 1900

310

(Third proof of this Revelation) - This is that the most learned men in Persian believed in the Blessed Perfection.

PN_1900_heh p027, PN_1900 p046

Martyrs and martyrdom; Quddus; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2125

130

[At some period of history, there was a rivalry beween Greek and Japanese artists.] This competition became so keen that an opportunity was given to these artists to compare their skill.

SW_v02#04 p.004, STAB#142

Stories; anecdotes; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU2129

Words spoken on 1913-03-09 in Paris

120

Persian

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Predictions and prophecies; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium

البته وقتی میآید و نزدیک است که ملل عالم بفریاد آیند و مصارف باهظهٴ حرب را تحمل نتوانند

[He remarked that] it would certainly come to pass, and that it will be close at hand when the peoples of the world have been provoked to cry out

BDA2.176

MHMD2.223

ABU2857

Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920

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

ABU1311

Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920

240

Persian

من در مجالس سانفرانسیسکو خیلی میرفتم یک روز یک جمعیتی پیش من

[He spoke one night about when He visited San Francisco, where He went to various meetings and gatherings of the friends and others.]

KNR.064-065

KNRE.073

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2220

Words to a Baha'í from Holland, spoken on 1913-02-10

110

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

بناپارت در عالم ملک یکی از نفوس عظیمه بود ولی فتوحاتش محدود بود منتهی شد

[Napoleon] Bonaparte was a powerful person in this earthly dominion. His conquests, however, were limited.

BDA2.129

DAS.1913-02-10, MHMD2.160-161

AB10734

[refers to reports indicating that Munirih Khanum's condition was the same as before and says that the Exalted Leaves were of the opinion that she should go to Egypt]

LTDT.337-338x

ABU2334

Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920

100

Persian

روزی در آلمان در کوچه ای می رفتم دختری دیدم به قدر نصف این فوزیتا

[Then He said that] one day He was walking on a street in Germany when He noticed that a short woman—shorter even than our Fujita

KNR.059-060

KNRE.069

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0734

Words to a Russian princess, spoken on 1913-10-30

400

A Bahá'í is at the same time a Christian, a Jew, a Zoroastrian and a Mohammadan. The Bahá'í Cause is like unto a tree... Every moment in this world has a center.

DAS.1913-10-30, SW_v08#14 p.188x

Manifestation of God as sun; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU1405

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-23

230

A Bahá'í must conform all his great and small affairs in accord with the good-pleasure of the Blessed Perfection. This is the unerring criterion.

DAS.1915-05-23

Attaining good pleasure of God; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others

ABU1992

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

140

Persian

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

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

ABU1646

Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

190

A certain journalist called upon Me this morning representing one of the well known Arabian newspapers. He asked Me these questions.

AHF.019-020

Soul; spirit after death; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

ABU1346

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

240

A certain king had a subject who having by a heroic action rescued the king from a great peril

SW_v09#18 p.208-209, TDLA.103, BLO_PN#104

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU1081

Words spoken on 1915-08-03 in Haifa

290

Persian

شخصی از او از [شخص] کاملی پرسید، او هم اشاره به شخصی در نیشابور کرد. حسب الاشاره از حال شخص مذکور

A certain one inquired of him concerning a perfect one, whereupon he made mention of a person in Nishábúr. According to that which was indicated regarding the state of the aforementioned person [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-03

Empty learning; false spirituality; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0890

Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-23

340

A certain rich man came into the presence of Jesus Christ and said 'O Thou Spirit of God, I want to be one of thy disciples.'

DWN_v4#07 p.113-114, PN_1901 p077, BLO_PN#109

Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU3633

Words spoken on 1914-02-16

A cheerful countenance lends consolation to the beholder.

DAS.1914-02-16, SW_v07#18 p.186

Consolation and comfort; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2406

Words spoken in 1900

100

A child in the matrix of its mother is in utter darkness. When it is born into the world it comes into the light. While in the matrix

SW_v14#01 p.010

Second birth; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures

ABU3574

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

Persian

Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

هیئتی برای ترجمهٴ آثار مبارکه لازمست که در چند لسان ماهر باشند

A committee consisting of experts in several languages is essential for the translation of the Sacred Writings.

BDA1.371.15

MHMD1.390

ABU1855

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-28

160

A crow was perched on the lofty branch of a tall tree. In its beak it carried a piece of cheese. It so chanced that two jackals passed by under the tree.

DAS.1914-11-28

Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Stories; anecdotes

AB00380

Some Answered Questions #072 Healing without Medicine

620

Persian

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

تفصیل این کیفیت از پیش بیان شد اگر درست ملتفت نشده‌اید تکرار کنیم

A detailed explanation of this matter was provided earlier. If you have not fully grasped it

MFD#72, OOL.C022.72

SAQ#72

ABU1637

Words spoken at Bahji, 1914-01-03

190

A fair and impartial observer perceives the signs of the power and intelligence of God in all the atoms of existence. Before leaving Haifa, I felt very ill... Then I reached Stuttgart. There I found wonderful Baha'is.

DAS.1914-01-03

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB11843

230

Arabic

عجز و نیاز به درگاه حضرت بی‌انباز و طلب مغفرت از برای کلّ متصاعدین به ملکوت احدیّت، علیهم بهاءالله الابهی اللهمّ يا غافرَ الذّنوب العفوّ الغفور

A fervent and humble supplication at the threshold of God, the Peerless One… O Lord, O Absolver of our sins, Thou Who showest pardon and forgiveness, compassion and mercy

ADMS#191

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for the departed; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU1332

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-06-20

240

A few days before His departure Bahá'u'lláh called me into His bedroom and commanded me to gather together all His writings and Tablets... After the ascension, Mohamad Ali stole all the writings which were entrusted to me

DAS.1913-06-20

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU3451

Words spoken ca. 1915 in Abu Sinan

A few hundred years ago, Darzi, a tailor, came from Persia to Syria, where he established the Druze cult. 'Druze' is a corruption of the word 'Darzi.

CHH.195, BLO_PN#022

ABU3009

Words spoken at Golden Circle Club in Boston, 1912-07-24

Persian

Hospitality; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Stories; anecdotes

لسان عربی لسان عمومی نمیشود ولی چند هفته پیش نامه ئی از نیویورک بیکی از رؤسای اسپرانتو نوشتم که اگر مجمعی از وکلای اجناس و ملوک فراهم کنند

A few weeks ago, I wrote a letter from New York to one of the promoters of Esperanto

BDA1.165.06

SW_v19#10 p.309, MHMD1.179-180

Universal language

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

ABU2077

Words to Alma Knobloch, spoken on 1908-11-07

130

A good foundation is laid in Germany. The believers must be firmly grounded n the principles of morality and honesty. First--Truthfulness…

SW_v07#18 p.183x, FRGA.002

Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exhortations and counsels; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU3161

Words to a young Jewish woman, spoken on 1912-08-21

Persian

Call to action; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

یهودی خوب هم بهائی میشود حقیقت امر حضرت موسی و امر حضرت بهاءالله یکی است توجه ببهآءالله کن سکون و قرار خواهی یافت

A good Jew can also become a Baha'í. The truth of the religion of Moses and of Baha'u'llah is one.

BDA1.200.09

MHMD1.216

ABU2050

Words spoken on 1915-08-08 in Haifa

130

Persian

خوب جائی است از برای طبابت و شهرت می کند. حاجی فرج الله بود کحال که هیچ نمی دانست و هزاران چشم

A goodly place it is for the healing arts and renowned it hath become. Haji Farajullah was an oculist who knew naught, yet thousands of eyes [he treated] [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-08

Stories; anecdotes

ABU1344

Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908

240

A great king walking in his garden one day noticed a man, about ninety years old

SW_v09#18 p.207-208, DLA.038-039, BLO_PN#026, STAB#001

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB01218

Some Answered Questions #018 The Greatness of Christ

360

Persian

Adam; Adam and Eve; Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as recipient of divine revelation; Holy Spirit; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

شخصی بزرگوار خواه بی‌پدر خواه باپدر یکسانست بی‌پدری اگر فضیلت است

A great man is a great man whether or not he is born of a human father. If being without a father were a virtue

MFD#18, OOL.C022.18

SAQ#18

ABU0721

Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1912-04-15

410

A great steamship has been lost at sea. Today newspaper accounts of the Titanic

SW_v04#12 p.210

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0392

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20

630

A group should come together every nineteen days. It is not optional, it is incumbent on them. In every city they should do this.... these Houses of Justice will not be in every village but only in the large cities

PN_1919 p148, LAT.072-075

Elections; House of Justice; Music and singing; Nineteen-Day Feast; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

ABU3449

A heavy chain was placed about His neck by which He was chained to five other Babis

GPB.072x

Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU2241

110

Persian

مذکور که حکایت کردند پادشاهی بوزیرش گفت بادنجان را مخالف صحت و سلامت دانستند گفت بلی

A king told his minister that eggplant was reported to be bad for one's health.

ASAT2.022

STAB#158

Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes

AB05426

150

Persian

نامه چند روز پیش بشما مرقوم گردید و بواسطه جناب امین ارسال شد حال نامه جدید

A letter was addressed to you several days ago and was sent through Jinab-i-Amin. Now, a new letter [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0908, MSBH1.411

Accounts of dreams and visions; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB02308

260

mixed

نامه ای بحضرت اجل از پیش در جواب ارسال گشت البته تا بحال رسیده است جمیع احزاب

A letter was sent forth in response to His Excellency, which assuredly hath by now reached its destination [3.5s]

MUH3.197

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU3186

Words to some materialist scholars spoken in Dec. 1900

A living body cannot come forth from a dead body. Only a living man can make a living child; this is a scientific fact.

PN_1900 p118

Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Evolution; human evolution

ABU3461

Words spoken at railway station in Buffalo, 1912-09-12

Persian

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]

انسان هزار دولار میبخشد نقلی نیست اما یک دولار تعسدی کسی را قبول نمیکند زیرا اینگونه تعدی منافی عدل و نظم عالم است

A man may give $1,000 without minding it but he should not yield even a dollar to the person who wishes to take it wrongfully, for such wrongful behavior flouts justice and disrupts the order of the world.

BDA1.240.10

MHMD1.257

ABU3458

Words spoken at Haifa pilgrim house, 1914-10-12

Persian

اصل جوهر بیان اینست که انسان باید در فکر این باشد که دیگران را محافظه کند نه در فکر خود باشد

A man must ever think of the protection of others and not of himself.

DAS.1914-10-12, SW_v07#18 p.188

The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others

ABU2853

Persian

مردی عرب با زنش بالای بام خفته بود نیمه شب تعدادی از طیور قطا را زن دید

A man of Arabia lay sleeping with his wife upon the rooftop, when, in the midnight hour, the woman beheld a flock of sand grouse passing overhead [3.5s]

YIK.303, ZIAB1.167-168

ABU3602

Words to Dr. O. F. Fischer spoken around Apr. 1909

A Manifestation of God is a tangible part of the Great Concord.

PN_1909F p044

Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0810

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-12-01

370

A Manifestation of God is first proven by the characteristics of the Divine Essence shining forth from Him... the Bab and the Blessed Perfection said before the appearance of the first Adam, an hundred thousand Adams appeared upon the earth, but in these days the people only know of the Adam who came 5,000 years ago.

PN_1900 p026, BSTW#169g

Adam; Adam and Eve; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Names and attributes of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

ABU2683

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

A master had a slave who was completely devoted to him. One day he gave the slave a melon

SW_v09#18 p.208, TDLA.103, VLAB.147, BLO_PN#104

Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU3559

Words spoken on 1914-07-10 in Haifa

A material man lets himself be worried and harassed by little things but a spiritual man is always calm and serene under all circumstances

DAS.1914-07-10, SW_v07#16 p.154

Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0701

Address to the Baha'is at Dyer home in Washington, 1912-04-24

420

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

A meeting such as this seems like a beautiful cluster of precious jewels -- pearls, rubies, diamonds, sapphires

BDA1.048n

PUP#023 (p.056-057), SW_v03#03 p.021-022, SW_v19#03 p.089

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

MHMD1.057

ABU3152

Words spoken on 1915-10-14 in Haifa

Persian

مکتوبی از توپوکیان قنسول ایران در امریکا رسیده است. نوشته است که علی قلی خان به وی ابلاغ کرده

A missive hath been received from Topakian, Consul of Iran in America. He hath written that 'Ali-Quli Khan communicated unto him [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-14

Constitutional revolution in Iran; Past, present and future of Iran

ABU3302

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

Persian

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

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

ABU2571

Words spoken on 1912-12-27 in London

Persian

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Stories; anecdotes; Wealth inequality and its moderation

جمعی فقرای بسیار گرسنه بمن رسیدند و سوال نمودند من آنها را حواله بدکان بقالی کردم

A number of souls, destitute and famished, approached me and begged me to give them something to sustain them

BDA2.046

MHMD2.055-056

ABU0368

Words spoken on 1914-07-10 in Haifa

650

Persian

عداوت دو نوع است یک عداوت دینی و یک عداوت شخصی نفس مسلم

A person animated by religious enmity subjects us to harsh treatment and persecution. By doing this he thinks he is serving his religion

YHA1.108-109, NJB_v05#14 p.003

DAS.1914-07-10

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0879

Words spoken ca. 1915

340

Persian

از حرفهای بی ثمر و نتیجه انسان خسته میشود این مردمیکه میآیند و میروند اغلب صحبتهایشان بی نتیجه

A person grows tired of unfruitful and frivolous talk. Often what these people that visit talk about is trivial and unimportant. They cause weariness, but there is no choice other than associating with them.

KHH1.284-285 (1.396-397)

KHHE.410-411

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The power of words; of speech

ABU2939

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-19

A person must be rapid in motion and not slow and tortoise-like. You see, I take always Khosro and Mirza Ahmad with me, because they move rapidly... Train yourselves to be always in time no matter where you are.

DAS.1914-12-19

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Effort; striving

ABU2161

Words spoken on 1913-02-07 in Paris

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity

شخص عامل و قوهٴ فاعله لازمست و امروز تأئید و مدد الهی واجب والا قول و گفتگو

A person of action and an active force are needed, and in this day the confirmations and assistance of God are likewise essential

BDA2.125

MHMD2.156

ABU1684

Words spoken on 1913-05-23 in Paris

180

Persian

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Thankfulness; gratitude

کمال انسان در اینست که بقدر وسع اولاد فقرا و اطفال سائرین را هم تربیت نماید

A person's perfection lies in this -- that he also rear, to the extent that he is able, the offspring of the poor and other children

BDA2.314

MHMD2.417

AB08296

100

mixed

از غدیر خم سئوال شده بود حکایت غدیر خم این است که در حجة الوداع حضرت رسول

A question was asked concerning Ghadir Khumm. The account of Ghadir Khumm is that during the Farewell Pilgrimage, His Holiness the Messenger [3.5s]

AVK2.220.03x

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Imamate; the Caliphate

ABU0359

Words spoken on 1914-08-03 in Haifa

660

Persian

معرکه شده است دنیا بهم خورده است در کارند که همه بجان یکدیگر بریزند در امریکا و اروپا

A resurrection is set up! The world is topsy-turvy! The wrong side of human character is up! [KHH: A great tumult is ensuing. The whole world is in cataclysm. They are determined to cause universal upheaval.]

KHH1.291-293 (1.405-408)

KHHE.420-423, DAS.1914-08-03, SW_v05#11 p.163-166, SW_v07#15 p.136, SW_v13#12 p.324

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; The animal kingdom; War and peace

ABU1538

Words to the Russian Consul-General of Beirut, spoken on 1913-11-09

200

A ruler must consider himself the real father of all the people. Just as the father is solicitous about the education of his sons

DAS.1913-11-09

Relationship between government and people

ABU2645

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

A seed comes into the world of existence. It is planted, and it sprouts and grows. The plant puts out branches, leaves, and flowers

AELT.177

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Matter; essence; substance and form; Perfect Man [insan-i-kamil]; Return of the Manifestations of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU2999

Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05

Persian

Detachment in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

در ممالک امریکا تخمی افشانده شد نفوس خیلی بحرکت و هیجان آمدند دیگر تا خدا چه خواهد

A seed has been planted in the states of America. Many people have become stirred and roused to excitement.

BDA2.011

MHMD2.013

ABU3090

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

A sincere worker in the Cause of God is always assisted by the Divine Spirit when such questions arise. The Truth will flow through you

TDLA.015, BLO_PN#104

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB10238

Persian

مناجات بملکوت ابهی کن محبوب مهربانا تشنه زلال عنایتم از چشمه محبتت جرعه

A supplication to the Abhá Kingdom: O Kind Beloved! I am thirsting for the pure crystal waters of Thy bounty; grant me from the fountain of Thy love a draught [3.5s]

MMK5#287 p.215

Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for spiritual recognition

ABU0705

The Eighth Principle—Universal Peace: Words spoken on 1911-11-29 in Paris

410

Persian

Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

از جمله أوامر حضرت بهاء الله اینست که باید جمیع ملت

A Supreme Tribunal shall be established by the peoples and Governments of every nation, composed of members elected from each country and Government.

KHTB1.233, KHTP.175

LOG#1076x, PT#48 p.161

ABU0889

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-20

340

A teacher must never ask for money for any of his personal needs but the believers must by themselves in a voluntary spirit provide him with his travelling expenses

DAS.1914-03-20

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spirit and form in the administration; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause

AB11393

Persian

تلگرافی از کاشان رسید که معارف مدرسه وحدت بشررا بست سبحان الله مدنیت بر زبان میرانند و تیشه بر ریشه مدنیت میزنند مدرسه باید باز نمود نه مدارس را بست

A telegram hath been received from Kashan, informing that the school of Wahdat-i-Bashar hath been closed by the authorities. Glorified be God! They speak of civilization with their tongues, yet strike at its very root with their axe. Schools must needs be opened, not closed [3.5s]

KHMT.050x

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization

ABU1797

Words spoken on 1914-02-14

170

A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul

DAS.1914-02-14, SW_v07#18 p.186-187

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Thankfulness; gratitude; Words vs deeds

ABU2620

Words to Mr Eckstein, spoken on 1913-04-05

A thirsty man will run after every fountain, he may drink bitter and stagnant water but at last he will reach to the sweet spring.

DAS.1913-04-05

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion

ABU2067

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

130

Persian

هزار و نهصد سال است ناقوس میزنند هنوز کلال و ملال پیدا نکرده

A thousand and nine hundred years have they sounded the bell, yet still have they found neither weariness nor fatigue [3.5s]

KHH2.279a

Christ; Christianity; Christian doctrine and practice; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Idolatry; Suffering; rejection of Christ

AB02805

230

Persian

Bahá'í Prayers

ایران بقوای مادیه هزار سال میخواهد که مانند دول و ملل اورپ گردد ولی

A thousand years must elapse before Persia can, by the aid of material power, rise to the height of the peoples and governments of Europe.

PYM.117x, KHSH12.009, KHH1.301 (1.419-420)

BPRY.1923.031, KHHE.433-434, BP1926.031-032, BLO_PT#159x, ADMS#065i07x

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise of Western values; culture; Rejection, opposition and persecution

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

ABU2702

Words to Ali-Kuli Khan in 'Akka prior to 1902

A wise man when looking at an egg, sees in it the whole form of a bird; he sees the beak

SW_v07#01 p.004

Development of capacity and readiness; Evolution; human evolution; Law of cause and effect; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2391

Words to a young believer, spoken on 1914-03-12

100

A wise young man ever thinks of and studies those means which are conducive to his progress - mental, intellectual and spiritual. He lets all amusements and recreations go and applies himself

DAS.1914-03-12

Education of children; moral education; Exhortations and counsels; High station of learning; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession

ABU2022

Words to some visitors, spoken on 1913-02-27

140

A young man who was graduated from the college applied for a position of teaching in a village far away from civilization.

DAS.1913-02-27

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB08406

100

Persian

خجلت و شرمساری در هر صورت دليل بر بزرگواری است . هر قدر انسان در سبيل الهی جانفشانی

Abashment and shame, in every instance, are a proof of nobility. To whatever degree one may sacrifice himself in the divine path [3.5s]

MMK3#176 p.124x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Thankfulness; gratitude

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

ABU1730

Words spoken in 1900

180

Abdu'l-Baha said that he had seen the faces of the American believers and he was very glad

SW_v08#16 p.215, PTIM.034

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

ABU1291

Words to Ethel Rosenberg et al, spoken in June 1904

250

Abdu'l-Baha said that through the mercy of God, not through His justice, the condition of those who have died in sin and unbelief can be changed.

SW_v09#19 p.222-223, SW_v11#19 p.318-319, PN_1904 p025

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death

ABU0322

Words to Ethel Rosenberg and Laura Clifford Barney, spoken on 1904-05-23

710

Abdu'l-Bahá said we should speak in the language of heaven -- for there is a language of the spirit… When we pray to God a feeling fills our hearts

COC#1754x, SW_v08#04 p.042x, PN_1900 p036, BNE.089x

Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Language and the structure of reality; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU1113

Words spoken in Oct. 1911 in London to Mrs. Enthoven

290

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Praise of Western values; culture; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

Abdu'l-Bahá sent his greetings to all, begging all to go on acquiring strength in their belief and courage… Let the light of truth and honesty shine in your faces

AIL.124, SW_v08#02 p.026x

ABU3649

130

Persian

عبدالبافی افندی یکی از شعراء و فضلای مشهور موصل بود. در ذمان خود

Abdu'l-Baqi Effendi was among the renowned poets and scholars of Mosul in his time [3.5s]

MUH2.1024, NSS.133

ABU0434

Words spoken on 1913-11-10 in Port Said

590

About 38 years ago a few Hajis who were natives of Yazd came to Acca. On their way they were stripped clean

DAS.1913-11-10

Goodly deeds; actions; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0395

Words spoken at The Friends' Meeting House in London, 1913-01-12

630

Bahá'í Scriptures; Paris Talks

About one thousand years ago a Society was formed in Persia called the Society of the Friends, who gathered together for silent communion

PT#54 p.185, BSC.322 #642, BSTW#091

Contemplation; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Intuition; inspiration; Meditation; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU1144

Words to some Bahá'í youth, spoken on 1912-10-22

280

About teaching. You may teach in two ways. One way is limited teaching; another way is the unlimited teaching.

MAB.066-067, ECN.190x

Methods of teaching the Cause; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU1995

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

140

Persian

هجرت حضرت ابراهیم خلیل سبب ظهور و پیدایش حضرت کلیم ، حضرت مسیح

Abraham's migration precipitated the manifestation and appearance of Moses, Christ, Muhammad, the Exalted One, and Baha'u'llah.

KHH1.018-019 (1.026)

KHHE.039-040

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Episodes from the early history of Islam; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0220

Words spoken at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-21

870

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Social Action

از عادت قدیمه است که هر ملتی از ملل را ایام سرور عمومی که جمیع ملت در آن روز

According to ancient custom, every nation has general holidays when all the people rejoice and are glad… In all the prophetic Dispensations, philanthropic affairs were confined to their respective peoples only

BRL_DAK#0394, AYT.349-353, DWNP_v1#07 p.005-007, KHF.275, KHAB.226 (236), KHTB3.101

BRL_ATE#135, BRL_SOCIAL#085x, LOG#1030x, SW_v09#01 p.008-009

Call to action; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Past, present and future of Iran; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universality of the Cause

AB02483

420

Persian

Bribery and corruption; Call to action; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Relationship between government and people; Service to others; to the Cause of God

از قرار اخبار موروده اعلیحضرت شهریار خلدالله ملکه بصرافت طبع و طیب خاطر اراده

According to reports that have reached us, His Imperial Majesty—may his sovereignty endure—hath, of his own volition and with utmost sincerity of purpose, intended [3.5s]... ...Those persons who are selected to serve the public, or are appointed to administrative positions, should perform their duties in a spirit of true servitude and ready compliance

BRL_DAK#0987, COMP_TRUSTP#56x, AVK3.284.04x

BRL_TRUST#55x, COC#2067x, LOG#1474x

ABU0085

Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Paris, 1913-02-13

1320

mixed

چون بنظر حقیقت در جمیع کائنات نظر میکنیم هر کائنی فی الحقیقه حیات دارد سابق

According to science, all forms of creation are endowed with life; this element of life and energy depending on environment and adaptations... Spirit in the human world is the discoverer.... The world of humanity has ever been in a state of anticipation of the coming of the divine Manifestations... We observe that today the means of unity are brought about. This in itself is an evidence

AVK1.113x, KHF.139, KHAB.413 (416), KHTB3.057

DAS.1913-02-13, SW_v09#01 p.007x, SW_v11#17 p.291x, SW_v14#01 p.011x, DWN_v3#01 p.003x, ADP.165-174

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The mind's power of discovery; Unity in diversity; Universal language

ABU2281

Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1913

110

According to the record of three Gospels, His Holiness Jesus Christ went into the Temple

SW_v04#01 p.018

Praise of Western values; culture; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0293

Public address given on 1912-05-03

750

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

According to the statement of philosophers the difference in degree of humankind from lowest

BWF.248-251, PUP#037 (p.084-087), FWU.055, SW_v03#04 p.018-019

Christ; Christianity; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Differences in human capacity; Education of children; moral education; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world

ABU0573

Address to NAACP convention, Handel Hall in Chicago, 1912-04-30

490

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

According to the words of the Old Testament God has said, "Let us make man in our image

BDA1.062n

PUP#029 (p.069-070), SW_v03#04 p.010-011

Human reality created in the image of God; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Race unity; racial issues

MHMD1.071

AB06185

130

Persian

از قرار مسموع شما را نيّت چنان که مهمانخانه‌ای به جهت مسافران مهيّا نمائيد

According to what hath been heard, it is thy purpose to prepare a guesthouse for travelers [3.5s]

MMK6#577x

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU3745

Words spoken on 1913-04-25 in Stuttgart

Persian

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Words vs deeds

بموجب تعالیم بهآءاللّٰه عمل کنید بسیاری تعالیم الٓهیّه را میخوانند امّا در موقع فراموش می‌نمایند

Act in accordance with the teachings of Baha'u'llah. Many are the people who peruse the divine teachings, but promptly forget what they have read when the time comes to act

BDA2.258

MHMD2.336

ABU1815

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17

160

Actual despotic government is undesirable. A republican form of government is good, but a constitutional monarchy is better

PN_1919 p021, PN_1919 p110, LAT.033-037

Excellence; distinction; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Relationship between government and people; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Status of kings; future of monarchy

ABU3083

Words spoken ca. 1900

Adam is the symbol of the childhood of the race of man. Childhood has not a great capacity, therefore when he put out his hand to take the apple, he had not the capacity to receive such great knowledge as the apple symbolizes.

PN_1900_heh p066

Adam; Adam and Eve; Differences between the Manifestations; station of distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Stories; anecdotes; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

AB10699

mixed

با نفسی از ثابتین نوعی مفرمایید که محزون و مگدر شود فاخفض جناحک للمومنین و

Address not any soul among the steadfast in such manner as would cause sorrow or distress; rather, lower thy wing of humility unto the believers [3.5s]

MMK6#358

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Humility; meekness; lowliness

AB00011

Siyasiyyih (The Art of Divine Polity - Treatise on Politics)

5110

Persian

Treatise on Leadership (Risáliy-i-Síyásíyyih); Treatise on Leadership; La Politique

Risaliy-i-Siyasiyyih (Treatise on Leadership)

ستایش و نیایش پاک یزدانیرا سزا که بنیان آفرینش را بر ظهورات کمالات مقدسه عالم

Adoration and praise beseem the Spirit of Purity that has laid the foundation of creation with the sole object

INBA88:001, BLIB_Or.08117#4,

AVK3.275.13x, AVK3.279.14x, AVK3.282.02x, AVK3.287.17x, DWNP_v4#01 p.004-008x, OOL.C025

BLO_PT#203x, BLO_PT#206, BLO_PT#207x

Justice and wrath of God; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Spiritual springtime; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity

MMAH.236

ABU2535

Words to Breakwell, Hopper, Brittingham, spoken around 1901-09-04

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

Advance always in the Kingdom of Bahá'u'lláh; occupy thy heart always by the mentioning of Bahá'u'lláh

BSC.502 #966, PN_1901 p026, PN_1901 p085

ABU2401

Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-06

100

Afflictions and troubles are due to the state of not being content with what God has ordained for you. If one submits himself to God he is happy

SW_v07#18 p.187, PN_1909 p011, PN_1909 p022, PN_1909 p039, PN_1909B p020, PN_1909C p089, PN_unsorted p046, DJT.059-060, BLO_PN#027, STAB#127

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Free will and predestination; fate; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0463

Words spoken on 1916-04-16 in Bahji

560

Persian

`Abdu'l-Bahá, Shrine of

بعد از من معرکه می شود. خدا اسباب فراهم آورده که من باشم و نباشم تا احباب در اطراف بر ایشان فتوری حاصل نشود

After my departure there will be a short time of quiet in the Baha'i Cause. Then the flame of love and activity... bury me between Haifa and Akka in the sands there, for it is the pathway of the loved ones and pilgrims. Build nothing over it [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-04-16

SW_v14#06 p.181x

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Christ; Christianity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Growth of the Cause; Law of burial and cremation; Predictions and prophecies

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

AB01867

290

mixed

بعد از ظهور حضرت رسول کبریاء محمد مصطفی روحی له الفداء تعالیم الهیه از

After the advent of His Holiness the glorious Messenger, Muhammad Mustafa - may my spirit be sacrificed for Him - the divine teachings [3.5s]

PZHN v1#2 p.10

Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Prayer for spiritual recognition

ABU0239

Words spoken on 1919-09-19

840

Persian

بعد از ظهور امر الله و ظهور مظهر کلی و اعلاء کلمة الله و انتشار ندای الهی

After the appearance of God's Cause, and the manifestation of His universal Manifestation, and the exaltation of the Word of God, and the diffusion of the divine Call [3.5s]

SFI06.020, SFI07.032

Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU2856

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-06-24

Persian

Growth of the Cause; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God

من بعد از صعود مبارک امری نماند مگر انکه در اعلآء کلمة الله بآن تشبث نمودم

After the Ascension of Baha'u'llah I did everything within my power to promote the Cause of God. I clung to spiritual methods and rendered such servitude

BDA1.133.11

MHMD1.143

ABU3019

Words to Sepahdar Azam, spoken on 1913-04-20

After the ascent of Bahá'u'lláh I was all alone. Enemies within and enemies without had attacked me and a thousand difficulties surrounded me.

DAS.1913-04-20

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU1536

Words spoken on 1916-05-06 in Julis

200

Persian

بعد از حرکت جمال مبارک از بغداد سید مهدی خیلی بی حکمتی نمود. رضوان در محرم واقع شده بود. در دهم عاشورا عید گرفت

After the departure of the Blessed Beauty from Baghdad, Siyyid Mahdi acted with great unwisdom. The Ridvan festival had occurred in Muharram. On the tenth day, 'Ashura, he held a celebration [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-05-06

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2414

Words spoken on 1913-12-05 in Haifa

100

After the end of three years, again I return to the Holy Land. Were it not for the assistance and protection

SW_v09#02 p.017

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

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

ABU3728

Words spoken on 1912-12-14 in Liverpool

Persian

Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

بعد ازین سفر در ممالک عثمانی باید ندای وحدت عالم انسانی و صلح عمومی بلند شود و نوبت آنحُدود خواهد رسید

After this journey, the call of the unity of humanity and universal peace must be upraised in the Ottoman territories. Their turn shall come

BDA2.022

MHMD2.026

AB01520

Some Answered Questions #006 Christ

320

Persian

Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

بعد حضرت مسیح آمد و گفت که من بروح القدس تولد یافتم اگر چه حال

Afterwards Christ appeared, saying, “I am born of the Holy Spirit.” If it is easy today

MFD#06, OOL.C022.06

SAQ#06

ABU1315

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-03-19

240

Ah! Thou art carrying in thy hand a rosary! With the Mohamadans it has become a habit to play with the rosary all the time.

DAS.1915-03-19

Empty learning; false spirituality; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Religious rituals minimized or eliminated

ABU2459

Words spoken in 1919 in Haifa

Persian

عاکور همین عکا است که فرنگیها عاکر میگویند عکاء اسامی مختلفه پیدا نمود

Akko is indeed that same Akka which the Franks call Acre. Akka hath acquired diverse names throughout the ages [3.5s]

ASAT4.345-346

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

ABU0226

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha in Feb 1910

870

Al-Aschari (873--935) war Arzt, Naturforscher und Religionsphilosoph. Ursprünglich selbst Mutazilite, wie sein berühmter Zeitgenosse und Kollege Razi

SDW v12#05 p.052-054

Creation of the world; Knowledge; recognition of God; Matter; essence; substance and form; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU1532

Words spoken on 1916-01-31

200

Persian

الحاکم بامر الله موسس فرقه درزى ششم خليفه فاطمى است ولى درزى لقب يکى از تلاميذ الحاکم است

Al-Hakim bi-Amr'illah, founder of the Druze sect, was the sixth Fatimid Caliph, while Darazi was the title of one of Al-Hakim's disciples [3.5s]... ...One al-Hakim bi'l-Amr summoned to his presence some Jews and Christians and asked them

MUH1.0188-0189

STAB#069

ABU1510

Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-03

210

All animals and birds sleep early. This is the creative law of God. The birds sleep early. The rule is to sleep very early

PN_1909 p007, PN_1909 p030, PN_1909C p079, DJT.038-039, BLO_PN#027

Growth of the Cause; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2014

Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07

140

All are connected by the bond of existence. What greater bond is there than this? Furthermore, none of these can continue to exist independently

PN_unsorted p052, BLO_PN#070, BLO_PN#112

Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]

ABU0926

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

330

All are welcome; all are very welcome! I was longing to see you very much. Praise be to God you came, and here we are meeting.

MAB.082-083, ECN.838

Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU3051

Words spoken in a private home in Chelsea, Sep. 1911

All art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet

CHH.167-168, BLO_PN#022

Creativity in art; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Music and singing; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU3504

Words to Breakwell, Hopper, Brittingham, spoken around 1901-09-04

All believers have attained the Heavenly Gift, but each in a different degree. All have arrived at this Great Rolling Ocean, but each one has taken that which will quench his thirst.

PN_1901 p025, PN_1901 p037

Development of capacity and readiness; Differences in human capacity; Living waters; water of life; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2732

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

All created phenomena are subject to the law of change and transformation. Youth is followed by old age; a tender plant grows into an aged tree

ABU1083

Words spoken on 1914-02-08

290

All days of his (Abul Fazl's) life were spent in the service of the Cause of God. His will and desire

DAS.1914-02-08, SW_v08#06 p.066

ABU1380

Words spoken on 1915-08-06 in Haifa

230

Persian

همه اش هباءً منبثاً مأمن لی بیتاً عند عرش عظمتک فی ملکوت فردانیتک. معتمد الدوله اصفهان، منوچهر خان

All else is scattered dust. Grant me a shelter near the throne of Thy grandeur in the kingdom of Thy oneness [3.5s]... ...Mu'tamidu'd-Dawlih of Isfahan, Manuchihr Khan, owned many buildings. He had many villages in the vicinity of Tehran.

AHDA.595-596x, ZSM.1915-08-06

STAB#134x

Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes; The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB11242

Arabic

قد شهد الوجود بان ربک فضال علی عباده و من اسمائه الرحمن الرحیم فاطمئن بفضل

All existence beareth witness that thy Lord doth bestow grace upon His servants, and among His names are the All-Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Therefore, be thou confident [3.5s]

MKT5.157a

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God

ABU1435

220

Persian

بعضی بر آنند تحقق اشیاء و ترکیب کائنات و تحلیل آن منبعث از تفاعل است

All glory be unto Him! Some have held that the realization of all things, the composition of created beings and their dissolution, springeth from interaction [3.5s]

NJB_v14#11 p.352

Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Proofs for the existence of God

ABU1365

Words spoken on 1915-07-19 in Haifa

230

Persian

جمیع بشر حاضر خوردن هستند، اگر بخواهند یک حبه را خلق کنند نتوانند. همه زحمت انسان را خدا می کشد

All mankind partaketh of sustenance, yet were they to endeavor to create but a single grain, they would prove powerless. God beareth all the burdens of man [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-19

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Hospitality; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU1032

Words spoken on 1915-08-22 in Haifa

300

Persian

جمیع اموری که واقع می شود، مبنی بر حکمت الهی است. هیچ حرکت و سکونی نیست که مبنی بر

All matters that come to pass are founded upon divine wisdom. No movement or stillness existeth except that it resteth upon [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-22

Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU3190

Words spoken ca. 1912-04-22 in Washington

All nations must become socialistic in spirit. People must not be forced by circumstances to help the poor. They must give aid willingly.

BSTW#336b

Critiques of capitalism, communism, socialism; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

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

ABU3647

Words spoken on 1919-12-26

600

Persian

تمام آن الواح از لسان جمال مبارک است در اواخر ایام مبارک یک نفر از احباب

All of those Tablets were revealed by the lips of the Blessed Beauty. During the final blessed days [of Baha'u'llah], one of the friends asked [the same question] of Mírza Áqa Jan

ISA.025-027

ISAE.1919-12-26

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge

ABU2673

Words spoken on 1911-09-28 in London

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Compassion; kindness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

all of you here are sisters. Bodily relationships may pass; even two sisters may be inimical to each other, but the spiritual relationship is eternal

AIL.075

ABU1079

The Spiritual Meetings in Paris: Words spoken on 1911-11-04 in Paris

290

Persian

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Thankfulness; gratitude

در اروپا مجامع بسیار تشکیل میشود از قبیل مجالس تجارت زراعت معارف سیاست جغرافیا

All over Europe today one hears of meetings and assemblies, and societies of all kinds are formed. There are those interested in commerce

BRL_DAK#1234, KHAB.124 (135), KHTB1.109

PT#21 p.062

Stefan & Marie, K. Porray

ABU0660

Good Ideas Must Be Carried into Action: Words spoken on 1911-11-08 in Paris

440

Persian

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds

جمیع ملل عالم از حیثیت اقوال کاملند جمیع ذکر میکنند که محب خیرند جمیع میگویند صدق

All over the world one hears beautiful sayings extolled and noble precepts admired. All men say they love what is good… Strive, that your actions day by day may be beautiful prayers

BRL_DAK#1228, AMK.246-247, DWNP_v6#05 p.002, KHF.284, KHAB.137 (148), KHTB1.127, KHTP.086, NJB_v02#14-16 p.018

PT#26 p.076

Gonçalo & Nabil, J. Crone

AB02517

240

Persian

جميع طوائف و قبائل بر قلع و قمع اين نخل باسق بتمام همّت برخاستند و عبدالبهاء فريداً وحيداً

All peoples and tribes arose with the utmost determination to uproot and destroy this lofty Tree, while 'Abdu'l-Bahá stood alone [3.5s]

MMK3#026 p.016x

ABU0214

Words spoken on 1912-10-04 in San Francisco

890

All phenomena excepting man, whether major or minor, are possessed of one aspect. For example, consider the vegetable kingdom.

ECN.087+935

Arcs of ascent and descent; Fulfillment of true potential; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

AB00146

930

mixed

خداوندیرا ستاایم و پرستش نماایم که جهان هستی را بپرتو بخشایش زینت و آرایش

All praise and worship be unto God, Who hath adorned the world of being with the resplendent rays of His grace [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0572, MMK3#152 p.104, PYB#112-113 p.05

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Human reality created in the image of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity of governments; political unity

AB00207

800

Arabic

Provisional Translations of Selected Writings of the Báb, Baháʼuʼlláh, and ʻAbdu'l-Bahá; Tablet on the Inmost Heart

Tablet on the Inmost Heart

الحمد لله الذی اشرق علی الفواد بنور الرشاد و نور القلوب بسطوع ایات القدس بکل

All praise be to God Who hath shone forth upon the heart with the light of Divine guidance

INBA21:143b, INBA55:178, INBA59:075, INBA88:041, INBA90:143, UMich962.065-069, UMich991.038-043

BRL_DAK#0578, MKT1.109, MNMK#014 p.083

BLO_PT#213, BLO_sazedj#25, HURQ.AB01

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Inmost heart [fu'ad]; Intuition; inspiration; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity

AB01369

330

mixed

الحمد لله الذی دلع لسان الوجود بمحامده و النعوت و انطق السن الکائنات بالثناء

All praise be unto God, Who hath caused the tongue of existence to speak forth His praise and attributes, and hath made the tongues of created things to voice His glorification [3.5s]

INBA87:001 , INBA52:001

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB00136

940

Arabic

To Set the World in Order

الحمد لله الذی خلق حقائق مزدوجه من تقابل الاسماء و الصفات و مرکبه من الوجود

All praise be unto God, Who hath created realities that are paired through the mutual encounter of the divine names and attributes… O Lord, make Thou this marriage to be blessed, prosperous, and happy. Bind these two souls together, and gladden Thou every eye

UMich962.137-139x, UMich991.092-094x

BRL_DAK#0783, BRL_SWOP#006x, BRL_SWOP#103x, MKT1.209, AVK4.159.04x

BRL_SWO#006x, BRL_SWO#103x

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Pairs in creation; male and female; B and E; agent and patient; Prayer for married couples; Suffering and imprisonment

AB03306

200

Arabic

الحمد لله الذی اتقن صنع کل شیء فقدر فی ملکه ما یاتلف به حقائق الاشیاء و

All praise be unto God, Who hath fashioned with perfection the creation of all things, and hath ordained within His dominion that whereby the realities of all things are brought into harmony [3.5s]

AKHT2.505

Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Pairs in creation; male and female; B and E; agent and patient; Prayer for married couples

AB00126

980

mixed

لک الحمد یا الهی و لک الشکر یا منائی علی ما مننت به علی اصفیائک و انعمت به

All praise be unto Thee, O my God, and all thanksgiving be unto Thee, O my Heart's Desire, for Thy gracious favors bestowed upon Thy chosen ones and the blessings Thou hast granted [3.5s]

MMK5#158 p.123

Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as sun; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcendence; unknowability of God; War and peace

AB00270

720

mixed

لک الحمد یا الهی بما شغفت الاحباء حبا بجمالک و تجلیت علی الاصفیاء فی یوم

All praise be unto Thee, O my God, for having enraptured Thy loved ones with a love for Thy beauty, and for having manifested Thyself unto the pure-hearted in this Day [3.5s]

INBA87:445, INBA52:460

Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB00300

690

mixed

لک الحمد یا الهی بما کشفت الغطاء و رفعت النقاب عن وجه الحقیقه لعبدک المبتهل

All praise be unto Thee, O my God, for Thou hast lifted the veil and removed the covering from the face of truth for Thy suppliant servant [3.5s]

MMK4#178 p.219, ASAT5.356x, DUR4.798

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Bayan, its laws and their abrogation; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB00001

Alvah-i-Visaya (Will and Testament)

5820

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Will and Testament of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Prayers

Will and Testament of `Abdu'l-Bahá

حمدا لمن صان هیکل امره بدرع المیثاق عن سهام الشبهات و حمی حمی شریعته السمحاء

All praise to Him Who, by the Shield of His Covenant, hath guarded the Temple of His Cause from the darts of doubtfulness... O God, my God! Shield Thy trusted servants from the evils of self... O Lord by God! Assist Thy loved ones to be firm in Thy Faith

WTP, ABS#15-wt, AYT.456-484x, AYT.514-521x, DWNP_v1#03-4 p.005x, DWNP_v2#03-4 p.027-031x, DWNP_v3#03-4 p.024x and 026-029x, KHSH11.007, OOL.C003

WTAB, BPRY.153-154x, BPRY.191x, BWF.438-449x, BADM.003-012x, BADM.036-037x, BADM.069x, GPB.247x, GPB.250x2x, GPB.328x, GPB.332x, GPB.377x3x, GPB.389x, MBW.038x, TDH#64.4x, WOB.023x, WOB.128x, WOB.133x, WOB.148-149x, WOB.149x2x, BSC.552 #994x, SW_v14#03 p.085-086x, SW_v14#08 p.233-234x, DWN_v1#09 p.001x, DWN_v4#01 p.001x

MJ Cyr, KC Porter, E. Mahony, F. Doomun-Rouhani & M. Brown, MANA, N. Chiang, O. Devine, W. Heath, Soulrise Melodies, L. Dely & M. Congo, KC Porter, S. Bayan & S. Suggs

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Hands of the Cause; House of Justice; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Shoghi Effendi and the Guardianship; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Twin Manifestations

MMAH.284

ABU0715

Instructions to Mrs. Thornburg Cropper ca. 1900

410

All prophets are messengers from God and all ways lead to Him and all have borne fruit. The great gift is unselfishness, and the loving wish to help others will guide us.

PN_1900 p007, BSTW#142

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU3296

Answer to questions, Dublin, 1912-08-08

Persian

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

جمیع حقایق و ارواح باقیست حتی ارواح غیر مومنین و نفوس ناقصه اما نسبت بارواح

All realities and spirits are immortal, even the spirits of non-believers and imperfect persons.

BQA.080-081, BDA1.182.16

SW_v19#12 p.378, MHMD1.198

ABU1462

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

220

All religions are written symbolically. This is the only way in which Truth can be written to withstand time and its changes. Languages change, the meaning of words is lost

AELT.134-135

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Limits of language; Outward and inward meanings; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

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

ABU0725

410

All that has been created is for man who is at the apex of creation and who must be thankful

SW_v08#06 p.063, ADP.134-136

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Monasticism; asceticism; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU3531

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Power of the mind over nature

All that we see around us is the work of mind. It is mind in the herb and in the mineral that acts on the human body, and changes its condition.

AIL.095

ABU1233

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-19

260

All the Bahá'í books are being preserved in boxes and in these days I have no inclination of opening them. In former years month after month I worked from sunrise till midnight

DAS.1915-05-19

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Growth of the Cause; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0510

Words to some young Bahá’ís, spoken on 1915-05-02

530

All the Bahá'í children must learn a trade or manual profession. This must be aside from their literary education... Do not be satisfied with a superficial smattering of a language

DAS.1915-05-02

Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; High station of learning; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession

ABU2755

Words spoken at Baltimore Hotel in Paris, 1913-05-19

Persian

Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Power of prayer; Preservation; transcription of the Sacred Writings; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

من عربی را تحصیل نکرده‌ام وقتی طفل بودم کتابی از مناجاتهای حضرت باب را بخط جمال مبارک

All the Baha'ís know that I have never studied Arabic.... I will tell you how I came to know Arabic. When I was very, very young, I found in our house in Tihran a large voluminous book containing many prayers in Arabic revealed by the Bab and copied by Baha'u'llah.

HHA.004x, BDA2.308

DAS.1913-05-19, MHMD2.407-408, STAB#093, KSHK#31

ABU0490

Words to Youness Khan in 1904

550

All the believers in Kashan were weeping and mourning. Here, there were fathers and mother patiently witnessing the agony of their beloved sons

PN_1904 p056

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU2937

Words spoken on 1914-06-01 in Tiberias

All the believers of God must be teachers; each individual Bahá'í must know how to deliver the Message of the Kingdom.

DAS.1914-06-01

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

ABU3268

Growth of the Cause; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

All the believers, both men and women, in the West and in the East, must consider themselves the spreaders

BSC.548 #991

ABU2677

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; House of Justice; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas

All the civic affairs and the legislation of material laws for the increasing needs of the enlightened humanity

LOG#1061x, BSC.425 #768.1x, SW_v07#15 p.139

ABU2675

, spoken on 1912-03-30

Persian

جمیع موجودات در تحت تغیر و تبدیلند هر جوانی پیر و هر نهالی درخت کهن میشود

All the created phenomena are subject to the law of change and transmutation. Youth is

BDA1.018.06

DAS.1913-07-19, SW_v13#09 p.218, MHMD1.025, ABIE.086, BLO_PN#007

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Law of transformation and change; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures

ABU0113

Words spoken at home of Mrs. Gastea in Paris, 1911-11-26

1170

Persian

جمیع انبیای الهی مظاهر حقیقت بودند حضرت موسی اعلان حقیقت کرد حضرت مسیح ترویج

All the divine prophets are the Manifestations of Truth. His Highness Moses declared the Truth.... The foundation of divine religion is love, affinity and concord.

AVK4.323x, DWNP_v1#08 p.005-006, KHF.288, KHAB.204 (214), KHTB1.213, KHTP.161

SW_v02#18 p.003-006, SW_v06#15 p.120

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Supreme tribunal; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU1554

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-12

200

All the efforts of these people in this or other direction are like unto the vanishing traceries made on the mirror-like surface of water.

DAS.1915-03-12

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU3295

Words spoken on 1913-01-23 in Paris

Persian

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

جمیع این اهالی غرق دنیا هستند و عمارات شهر مثل خانه‌های زنبور و مردم متصل مشغول ساختن

All the inhabitants of this city are immersed in this world, and its buildings resemble the hives of bees

BDA2.102

MHMD2.124

ABU1716

Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens in London, 1913-01-16

180

Methods of teaching the Cause; Priority over other activities in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

All the meetings must be for teaching the Cause and spreading the Message, and suffering the souls

LOG#0157x, DAS.1913-01-16, BSC.502 #967, SW_v04#15 p.256, SW_v09#14 p.161, CHH.177-178, BLO_PN#022

ABU0251

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-30

820

All the nations of the world who believe in God are divided into two classes: the agnostics and the true believers... The agnostics are divided into two classes

PN_1900_heh p011, PN_1900 p024, BSTW#169f

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Knowledge; recognition of God; Limits of the intellect; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Rejection of Muhammad; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2891

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-05-09

All the people are asleep. Why are they so negligent and neglectful of the glorious destiny which His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh has appointed for them?

DAS.1913-05-09

Call to action; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as sun; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU2021

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-10-26

140

All the people are negligent, they are not thinking of pleasing God and spreading the word of God.

PN_1920_heh_haifa p057

Attaining good pleasure of God; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge

ABU2104

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-12-20

130

All the people are sacrificing their lives for the sake of the worthless (valueless) earth.

DAS.1914-12-20, SW_v13#10 p.269

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrs and martyrdom; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity of governments; political unity; War and peace

ABU2611

Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-08-01

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

AB01091

380

mixed

جمیع احزاب در زمان راحت و امان و سکون و اطمینان جشن شادمانی نمایند و بزم

All the peoples hold their banquets at the time of peace, comfort and joy. They are merry and marry when in happiness and peace.

DUR4.406

BSTW#149

Obedience to and respect for government authority; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for married couples; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

ABU0718

Words to E.C. Getsinger, spoken on 1900-10-04

410

All the Prophets have failed to ever say 'The Day has come' but said, 'The Day will come.' They all describe this Day of God.

PN_1900 p042

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0893

Words to May Maxwell et al, spoken around 1898-02-23

340

All the sufferings you pass through in gaining the Kingdom of God will be obliterated when you attain its perfect happiness. It is as a man who has been ill and helpless

AEP.026-029, NRMM.166, BLO_PN#031

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

ABU2632

Words to Mirza Fazlollah Khan, spoken on 1915-01-29

All their theories and opinions have been useless and without result. They have made a trial of this, still they are not warned. They start in words and end in words. Their whole system of philosophy is based on speculations

DAS.1915-01-29

Empty learning; false spirituality; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU1911

Words to a troop of actors, spoken on 1912-12-21

160

All these people thought they were waiting for Christ and that they were His intimate friends

LBLT.132-133

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU3231

Words to Miss Rosenberg, spoken around 1909-01-09

All these things - the fish, the honeycomb etc, are symbols and were meant to be understood spiritually, just as the Resurrection itself was a spiritual resurrection.

SW_v07#11 p.108, PN_1909 p072, PN_1909 p104, PN_unsorted p022

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Resurrection of Christ

ABU1221

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

260

All things have qualities which are created with them—which are innate in them. The brilliance of the stars, the beauty of the trees

AELT.201-203

Development of capacity and readiness; Knowledge; recognition of God; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Need for an educator; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU1858

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

160

All things in creation are composed either of simple atoms or of compound particles. In the mineral kingdom, many substances such as gold are composed of simple atoms... In the case of Prophets, some have the power to sway and subdue one country only

PN_1901 p014, NRMM.227

Categories of Prophets (major; minor; village); Growth of the Cause; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2996

Words spoken on 1913-05-14 in Paris

Persian

Development of capacity and readiness; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Purpose; goal of creation

در این محل جمیع اشیا در منتها درجهٴ نمایش و لطافت که نتیجه و کمال خلقت آنهاست مشهودند

All things in this place can be seen in their utmost degree of beauty and elegance, and it is evident that they have fulfilled the purpose of their creation

BDA2.300

MHMD2.396

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

ABU0869

Words spoken ca. 1915 in Abu Sinan

350

All this trouble is because humanity has wandered far from the true teaching of God. Nations are divided through superstition and tradition.

CHH.193-194, BLO_PN#022

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; High station of learning; Jabulqa and Jabarsa; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU3557

Words spoken in Dec. 1912 in New York

All through America I have encouraged the Bahais to study Esperanto and to the extent of my ability I will strive in its spread and promotion.

SW_v11#17 p.286

Call to action; Universal language

AB02815

230

Persian

جمیع مکاتیب آنحضرت ملاحظه گردید الحمد لله در جمیع نقاط بتایید ملکوت ابهی موید و

All thy letters were perused. Praise be to God, thou art assisted in all regions through the confirmations of the Abhá Kingdom and [3.5s]

ANDA#71 p.31x

Alteration of the divine will [bada]; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU3085

Words spoken ca. Nov. 1911 in Paris

All true art is a gift of the Holy Spirit... It is the Sun of Truth, O artist... The Sun of Truth is everywhere. It is shining on the whole world.

CHH.182, BLO_PN#022

High station of the arts and sciences; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as sun; Prayer for spiritual recognition; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0899

God Is the Great Compassionate Physician Who Alone Gives True Healing: Words spoken on 1911-10-19 in Paris

340

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

All true healing comes from God! There are two causes for sickness, one is material, the other spiritual... If the heavenly benediction be upon us while we are being healed

LOG#0966x, PT#03 p.005, SW_v02#16 p.004, SW_v02#19 p.008, SW_v08#18 p.229, PN_1911 p017

ABU0435

Words spoken in 1912 in the United States

590

All who stand up in the cause of God will be persecuted and misunderstood

COC#0308x, SW_v04#05 p.088-089

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB07156

110

Persian

الله ابهی در این یوم عظیم که انوار ملکوت ابهی آفاق را احاطه نموده است و اشراق

Allah-u-Abha! On this momentous Day when the lights of the Abha Kingdom have encompassed the horizons and the effulgence [3.5s]

AYBY.388 #072

Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day

ABU0093

Address to the Baha'is at True home in Chicago, 1912-09-16

1260

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Allah-u-Abha! Praise be to God! I have spent a number of days among you, associating with you in love

LOG#0629x, PUP#104 (p.320-324), BSC.279 #577x, SW_v03#15 p.007+008-010, BSTW#052ox

Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU1877

Words to Baha'is from Portland, spoken on 1912-10-16

160

Alláh-u-Abhá! You are very welcome.... Because I longed to see you, I have shortened my visit to the country, and here am I.

MAB.053-054, ECN.844

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Praise and encouragement

ABU0610

Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910

470

Alle Dinge dieser Welt fallen in zwei Gruppen, entweder gehören sie zu den meßbaren, wägbaren, beweisbaren Sachen, oder aber zu den unermeßbaren

SDW v13#10 p.104

Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Soul; spirit after death

ABU3202

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

Allusion cannot convey what Reality teaches. Christ said, 'What has happened in the past will happen again in the future.' The reason of this is that all things are under the operation of Divine Law

TDLA.012, BLO_PN#104

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Limits of language; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU2114

Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910

130

Als Zorn Gottes wird irrtümlicherweise die Logik, die Konsequenz, kurz, die Gerechtigkeit Gottes genannt

SDW v14#01 p.007-008

God as personal vs. impersonal reality; Justice and wrath of God; Law of cause and effect

ABU1653

190

Although a man may progress in science and philosophy, if he does not take advantage of the power of the spirit

ADP.089-090

Christ; Christianity; Limits of the intellect; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU3343

Although Abdu'l-Baha considers himself as a drop, yet this drop is connected with the Most Great Sea.

SW_v08#15 p.211

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU3124

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-15

Persian

Mount Carmel; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Suffering and imprisonment

با وجود انکه در حبس بودند خیمهٴ مبارک بالای جبل کرمل در نهایت جلال مرتفع و بظاهر ظاهر قدرت

Although He was a prisoner, He pitched His tent with glory on Mount Carmel. Even outwardly His power and majesty were such that for five years

BDA1.124.02

SW_v19#07 p.221, MHMD1.132

ABU1371

Words to a group of friends, spoken on 1913-04-26

230

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice

دیشب با آنکه حالت قدم برداشتن نبود با وجود این بمجلس رفتیم گفتیم میرویم ولو خطر باشد

Although I could not walk one step last night and it was quite dangerous to go out, I said, I will go. The utmost is that I will become a sacrifice to the friends of God.

BDA2.262x

DAS.1913-04-26, MHMD2.342

ABU0186

Address at New York Peace Society reception, spoken on 1912-05-13

940

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Although I felt indisposed this afternoon, yet because I attach great importance to this assembly

BWF.231-235, PUP#048 (p.123-126), FWU.020, SW_v03#08 p.014-015

Predictions and prophecies; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU3155

Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-05-09

Persian

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Rejection, opposition and persecution

من خیلی رعایت نفوس میکنم که فرار ننمایند و ادنی اعتراضی نتوانند با وجود این

Although I pay great respect to the feelings of people in order that they may not run away or make the least objection, yet the religious ministers of Washington have denounced us

BDA1.078.x

MHMD1.086

ABU3319

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-05-13

Persian

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

هر چه ما میگوئیم بندهٴخد‌ا عبدالبها هستیم باز مردم ما را باسم پیغمبر

Although I say always that I am ‘Abdu'l-Baha, a servant of God, still people refer to me as a messenger and a prophet. It would be better if they would not attribute such titles to me.

BDA1.093.07

SW_v19#06 p.180, MHMD1.100

ABU0029

Public address to Naturalist Association of San Francisco, spoken on 1912-10-10

1880

Persian

Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Evolution; human evolution; Man's distinction from the animal; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of the mind over nature

امشب مریض بودم احوالم خوب نبود لکن محض محبتی که بشما دارم با وجود علیلی مزاج

Although I was feeling indisposed this evening, yet owing to the love I entertain for you I have attended this meeting. For I have heard

AMK.280-286, AVK1.170.05x, KHTB2.297, NJB_v05#03 p.001

PUP#111 (p.355-361), ECN.297+1065

ABU0851

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-03-18

350

Although in this Cause there are no nuns and nunneries, yet truly some of these nuns serve most faithfully the world of humanity.

DAS.1913-03-18

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Monasticism; asceticism; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB10465

mixed

هرچند ايّامی در باختر بگذشت ولی همواره ياران خاور در خاطر بودند زيرا آنان مصداق السّابقون السّابقون اولئک هم المقرّبون

Although many days were spent in the West, yet ever were the friends of the East present in my thoughts, for they are the exemplars of "The foremost shall be foremost: these are they who will be brought nigh." [3.5s]

MMK6#534x

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2484

Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-03-02

Although my body is ill, my spirit is happy. My hope is for the illumination, the spiritual motion and rejuvenation of Paris. The world of materialism has engulfed these regions.

DAS.1913-03-02

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition

AB04563

170

Persian

هر چند یاران قم را نامه های متعدد مرقوم شده ولی کیخسرو پارسی آرزوی یاد تازه ای

Although numerous letters have been penned to the friends in Qom, yet Kay Khosrow, the Parsee, yearns for fresh tidings [3.5s]

INBA16:090

ABU2897

Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-08

Although our assembly tonight at this table numbers only ten outwardly... Praise be to God, your hearts are overflowing with the Love of God... Rest assured in the fact that the breath of the Holy Spirit will aid you, - provided no doubts obtain in your hearts. Know this for a certainty.

SW_v08#08 p.103x, SW_v07#10 p.099x, PN_1909 p014, PN_1909 p046, PN_1909F p031, DJT.072-073, BLO_PN#027

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU1022

Words spoken on 1913-03-28 in Paris

300

Although outwardly cataclysms are hard to understand and to endure, yet there lies a great wisdom behind them which appears later.

DAS.1913-03-28, ADP.116-116x, BSTW#093

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2758

Words spoken at a public park in San Francisco, 1912-10-05

Persian

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence

هر چند نباتات نسبت بعالم حیوان حساس گفته نمی شوند ولی در عالم خود روح نباتی و قوهٴ حساسه دارند

Although sensitivity in plants is slight as compared with that manifested in animals, within their own kingdom they have sensitivity and vegetable spirit.

BDA1.289.07

MHMD1.306

ABU1001

Words spoken at Pleiades Sylvan Bower, Alhammeh near Tiberias, 1914-05-07

310

Although some of the simple folks believe that these ancient monuments of civilization are built by Solomon yet there is no foundation for it.

DAS.1914-05-07

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Predictions and prophecies; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0825

Public address given on 1912-08-17

360

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power of the mind over nature; Relationship of the soul to the body; Suffering and imprisonment; The mind's power of discovery; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

Although the body was weak and not fitted to undergo the vicissitudes of crossing the Atlantic

PUP#091 (p.263-264)

ABU1527

Words spoken on 1912-09-03 in Montreal

210

Although the body-politic is one family, yet because of the lack of symmetry some members

SW_v08#10 p.122

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation

AB05415

150

Turkish

حقائق کونیه عموما مظهر ایات الهیه ایسه ده انجق شرف کرامت و منقبت موهبت کلیه

Although the cosmic realities universally manifest the divine signs, yet [they receive] the nobility of honor and the distinction of a universal bestowal [3.5s]

INBA13:403, INBA55:236, INBA59:152, INBA88:054

MJT.055

Man's distinction from the animal; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU1600

Words spoken at Mrs Jack's Unity Meeting, 1911-09-22

190

East and West; communication between East and West; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Praise of Western values; culture; Unity; oneness of humanity

Although the day is cold for me to go out, yet I have come to see you

KHAB.063 (072)

AIL.048, SW_v02#12 p.005-006

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

AB02019

270

mixed

Light of the World

اگر چه شمس حقیقت بظاهر بغمام غیبت مجلل لکن چون بچشم بینا نگری و گوش شنوا

Although the Sun of Truth may outwardly be veiled by the clouds of concealment, were one to look with a perceiving eye

INBA55:105, INBA87:475 , INBA52:495

NURA#43, MMK4#126 p.131

LOTW#43

Growth of the Cause; Mystical themes; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

ABU2251

Words spoken on 1914-04-06

110

Although the Western nations have perfected the machinery of natural civilization, yet they are left behind in divine civilization. My object in taking that long journey

DAS.1914-04-06

Critique of Western values; culture; Exhortations and counsels; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU3159

Public address given on 1912-11-28

Persian

Critique of Western values; culture; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

هر چند بمدنیت مادیه و شئون جسمانیه مشغولند ولی مثل بعض بلاد اروپا بکلی از روحانیات غافل نشده اند

Although they are engrossed in material civilization and physical pursuits, still, unlike people in some European countries, they are not wholly devoid of spiritual susceptibilities.

BDA1.394.09

MHMD1.413

ABU1707

Words to Mrs Rosenberg, Cropper, and Heron, spoken on 1913-01-20

180

Although this globe of ours is very small, yet it has all these living beings. Can it be imagined that those tremendous bodies hanging in a limitless atmosphere are without inhabitants!

DAS.1913-01-20

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Infinity and eternity; Limits of the intellect; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

AB04055

180

Persian

آنچه ناله و فغان نمائی و شکوه فرمائی در موقع و محلّست ولی از جهت ديگر ملاحظه فرما که اوليای الهی را نشئه

Although thou dost raise thy lamentations and cries of grief, and though thou dost voice thy complaints, these are meet and fitting; yet from another perspective consider thou that the chosen ones of God [3.5s]

MMK3#191 p.135x

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU3317

Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-11

Persian

هر چند نسآء با رجال در استعداد قواء شریکند ولی شبهه نیست که رجال اقدمند و اقوی حتی در حیوانات مانند کبوتران

Although women are equal to men in abilities and capacities, there is no doubt that men are bolder and physically more powerful

BDA1.153.07

SW_v19#10 p.309, MHMD1.166

ABU0923

Words spoken on 1913-06-21 in Port Said to some Baha'is from Azerbaijan

330

Persian

Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering; rejection of Christ

هر چند شماها خیلی انتظار کشیدید ولکن الحمد لله اسباب فراهم آمد که ملاقات شد من... الحمد لله آمدید و بزیارت روضهٴ مبارکه مشرف شدید روی و موی را بتراب عتبهٴ مقدسه

Although you all have waited very long, praise be to God that the circumstances for us to meet were brought about. I, too, very much wished to meet with you… It is not yet apparent, but in time the gift that God has given Iran and the Iranian people will become clear.

BRL_DAK#1057, KHF.277, KHAB.445 (445), KHTB3.103, BDA2.358x

MHMD2.477-478x, ADMS#065i09x, ADMS#262

ABU0413

Words to the friends, spoken on 1921-11-19

610

Although you are here with these assembled friends and cannot speak with them.... When lovers meet it may be that they cannot exchange a single word

SW_v13#07 p.163-164, BSTW#482

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0209

Words spoken on 1913-04-24 in Vienna

Persian

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

همیشه در خانه مجمع نمائید حرفهای مرا بیاد آرید من هم برای شما طلب تأیید مینمایم

Always hold gatherings at your home, and call to mind the things I have said. I, for my part, will pray

BDA2.252

MHMD2.333-334

ABU2649

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

Always, from the earliest ages, the conception of the Trinity has been present. In the time of Moses

PN_1901 p006, NRMM.212

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Mosaic imagery; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The cross and the trinity; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU2550

Words to some American friends, spoken on 1913-05-24

America has the capacity of becoming the standard-bearer of international peace. Geographically it is a vast continent, far away from the jealous eyes of the envious neighbors

DAS.1913-05-24

Prayer for peace and unity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU1515

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-10-23

210

America is the home of the ideals of Peace; its people are peace-loving and its democratic leaders the spreaders of the seeds of Peace.

DAS.1914-10-23, SW_v13#11 p.293

Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Parliaments; constitutional government; Praise of Western values; culture; Universal peace; world unity

ABU3472

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-04-13

Persian

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

در آینده امریکا ترقی سریع نماید ولی از این عمارتهای بسیار بلند و کثرت نفوس قلبم میگیرد و برای صحت خلق خوب نیست

America will make rapid progress in the future but I am fearful of the effects of these high buildings and such densely populated cities; these are not good for the health.

BDA1.032.07

SW_v19#02 p.054, MHMD1.041

ABU0059

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-08

1480

Persian

میانه جمیع این نعمای جسمانی از همه لذیزتر خواب است روح انسانی یکقدری آزاد میشود

Among all the worldly bounties none is more wonderful than the dream. In this state the human spirit

AVK1.325-327x, NJB_v14#09 p.288

BKOG.091x

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU2054

Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-04-29

130

Persian

Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator

در میان این اطفال نفوس مبارکی مبعوث خواهد شد نهالهائی که بدست تربیت باغبان کامل افتد

Among the children many blessed souls will arise, if they be trained according to the Bahai Teaching.

BDA2.271

COC#0696, LOG#0490x, DAS.1913-04-28, SW_v07#15 p.142, SW_v09#08 p.090-091, MHMD2.354, PN_1913 p006, PN_1913 p013, BW_v09p543

ABU0202

Words spoken to Persian Baha'is at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-04

900

Persian

از جمله مظاهر مقدسه الهیه حضرت زردشت بود نبوت حضرت مثل آفتاب واضح و روشن است

Among the holy Manifestations of God was Zoroaster, whose Prophethood is clear and evident as the sun [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0596, AVK2.068.10x, KHF.126, KHAB.217 (227), KHTB3.050

Oneness; unity of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity in diversity; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster

ABU1197

Words spoken on 1910-05-13

270

Among the human race, the bonds of and means for love are numerous, for man cannot live without it

SW_v01#08 p.005-006, SW_v08#10 p.127

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Unity in diversity

ABU0268

Address to the Baha'is at Bahá'í Temple Unity in Chicago, 1912-04-30

790

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers

Among the institutes of the Holy Books is that of the foundation of places of worship... O thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee.

BDA1.063n

BPRY.026x, PUP#027 (p.065-067), BSC.327 #650, SW_v03#04 p.007-008, SW_v05#16 p.248-250, SW_v06#17 p.144-145, SW_v12#06 p.123, PN_1912 p075, BW_v01p060x

A. Rae

Education of children; moral education; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Relationship between government and people; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

MHMD1.071

ABU0462

The Sixth Principle—Means of Existence: Words spoken on 1911-11-14 in Paris

560

Persian

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Maintainance of degrees in society; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

امروز مختصر صحبت میدارم از جمله اساس بهاء الله تعدیل معیشت است طبقات ناس

Among the most important principles of the Teaching of Baha'o'llah is the equalization of the means of living among men.

AMK.212-215, AVK4.336x, KHF.251, KHAB.172 (183), KHTB1.170, KHTP.121

LOG#1866x, PT#46 p.156, SW_v03#02 p.005-006

ABU2078

Words to Mr Kinney, spoken around 1909-07-11

130

Among the nations of the world there is darkness of religion. Darkness due to hostility and animosity is intense.

PN_1909 p059

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

AB00815

Some Answered Questions #002 Proofs and Evidences of the Existence of God

440

Persian

Knowledge; recognition of God; Necessary and possible being; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Proofs for the existence of God; Rational arguments

و از جمله دلائل و براهین الوهیت آنکه انسان خود را خلق ننموده بلکه خالق و مصور دیگری است

Among the proofs and arguments for the existence of God is the fact that man has not created himself

MFD#02, OOL.C022.02

SAQ#02

ABU1596

190

Persian

از جمله مکرهای میرزا محسن خان سفیر ایران در اسلامبول آنکه یک بار

Among the stratagems employed by Mirza Muhsin Khan, the Persian Ambassador in Istanbul, was that on one occasion [3.5s]

ASAT3.110-111

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Power of the Manifestation of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0153

Public address given on 1912-08-26

1030

Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Unity in diversity

Among the teachings of Baha'u'llah is the principle of equality of man and woman

LOG#2091x, LOG#2100x, PUP#095 (p.280-284)

ABU1753

Words spoken on 1915-10-21 in Akka

170

Persian

من جمله اینکه مناظر آنجا اصطناعی و مناظر اینجا خلقی است. اگر آن تجملات در اینجا بود آن وقت معلوم می شد

Among these matters lies the truth that those vistas are artificial whilst these scenes are divine creations. Were such splendors to be found herein, then verily would it become evident [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-21

AB00556

Some Answered Questions #004 Abraham

530

Persian

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering and imprisonment

دارندهء این قوه و مؤید این قوه از جمله حضرت ابراهیم بود و برهان بر این

Among those who possessed this divine power and were assisted by it was Abraham.

MFD#04, OOL.C022.04

SAQ#04, GPB.107-108x

ABU0684

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-27

430

Amongst the believers of God there must exist the utmost cooperation, equality and the solidarity of rights. Through their deeds and lives

DAS.1915-04-27

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0402

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-09

620

Amongst the proofs of the Blessed Beauty is this: That what he revealed in tablets about fifty years ago is accomplished today.

PN_1919 p078

Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0513

Words to Fugeta et al, spoken on 1920-01-07

530

Amongst the proofs of the Blessed Beauty was the fact that two bloodthirsty monarchs opposed his cause.

PN_1919 p075

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Growth of the Cause; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

AB03036

220

mixed

و امّا مقصود اين عبد اينست که اگر اسرار کتاب در هر عصر از مبيّن سؤال می‌شد اختلاف

And as to what this servant intendeth: if in every age the mysteries of the Book had been inquired of the Interpreter, differences [3.5s]

MMK6#236x

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB02349

250

mixed

و در خصوص ميرزا مهدی حکمت مرقوم نموده بوديد. اين شخص صداقت ندارد و موافقت نخواهد

And concerning Mirza Mahdi Hikmat, of whom thou didst write: verily, this person hath no truthfulness and will not conform [3.5s]

MMK6#135x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Personal instructions

ABU3099

Words spoken on 1912-05-10 in Washington

And now you, if you act in accordance with the teachings of Baha'o'llah, may rest assured that you will be aided and confirmed.

COC#0309x, COC#1684x, SW_v08#08 p.103

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU1381

230

Persian

و بعد بیاناتی فرمودند که منتهی شد به رجال بیت العدل که حال حکمة محفل روحانی

And thereafter He made utterances that culminated in reference to the men of the House of Justice, which is at this time represented in the wisdom of the Spiritual Assembly [3.5s]

AHB.125BE #01-02 p.21-22

Consultation; House of Justice; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB09687

mixed

و لله میراث السموات و الارض جناب آقا سید صادق و ورقه موقنه فائزه علیهما

And unto God belongeth the inheritance of the heavens and the earth. O Jináb-i-Áqá Siyyid Ṣádiq and steadfast leaf, Fá'izih, upon them both [3.5s]

MKT6.201, MMK6#096, NJB_v05#19 p.005

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters

AB00466

570

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power of prayer; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity

Announce greeting on my behalf to the two young Japanese and say: “His Imperial Majesty, the Mikado, became the cause of the material progress of Japan.

TAB.565, JWTA.024-025

ABU3257

Another characteristic of progress consists in the earnest and sincere development of public education

SW_v07#15 p.137

Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Universal education

ABU0285

The Fifth Principle—The Abolition of Prejudices: Words spoken on 1911-11-13 in Paris

750

Persian

Judas; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Unity; oneness of humanity

از جمله اساس بهاء الله ترک تعصب وطنی و تعصب مذهبی و تعصب جنسی و تعصب سیاسی

Another principle of the teaching of Baha'o'llah is this: That you must renounce all prejudices

AMK.224-228, DWNP_v5#12 p.004-006, KHAB.163 (174), KHTB1.158

PT#45 p.151, SW_v03#02 p.003-004, DWN_v3#01 p.010-011x

ABU3263

Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908

Any movement that is for the benefit of mankind should be joined by the Bahá'ís. If they are not asked to help, they should offer their services

DLA.065, BLO_PN#026

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Universality of the Cause

AB11090

Any Persian, whether Bahá'í, or belonging to the ancient religions of Persia--in short, any Persian

SW_v06#12 p.095, BSTW#073c

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Personal instructions

ABU2490

Words to four ladies from London, spoken on 1913-03-29

Any soul entering the Kingdom of Bahá'u'lláh will enjoy an eternal communion with God. It is my hope that each one of you may enter this Kingdom!

DAS.1913-03-29

Knowledge; recognition of God; Purpose; goal of creation; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2290

110

Any soul that enters the kingdom of BAHA'O'LLAH will enjoy an eternal communion with God. It is my hope that each of you

ADP.099-100

Fulfillment of true potential; Living waters; water of life; Presence of; reunion with God

ABU3443

Words spoken on 1914-02-24

Any undertaking by the believers of God and which directly helps the promotion

DAS.1914-02-24, SW_v07#15 p.140

East and West; communication between East and West; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

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

ABU3746

Words spoken on 1913-04-28 in Stuttgart

Persian

Christ; Christianity; Miracles and their interpretation; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight

هر چیزی ممکن است ولکن حضرت مسیح از بیان اشعیا میفرماید که اینها چشم دارند امّا نمی‌بینند گوش دارند ولی نمیشنوند

Anything is possible, but Jesus Christ, quoting the words of Isaiah, has said, 'They have eyes, but do not see; they have ears, but do not hear

BDA2.269

MHMD2.352

ABU1719

Words spoken on 1914-03-26 in Haifa

180

Regarding Family Life and Marriage

Are not men really childish? The life of men is but a few days; then death overtakes them... My home is the home of peace

COC#0859x, DAS.1914-03-26, SW_v09#03 p.039-040, SW_v12#12 p.204x, ABCC.405, VLAB.151

B. Weber, S. Sunderland

Contention and conflict; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Hospitality; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU1110

Words spoken in Sep. 1913 in Ramleh

290

are they happy? If they are not happy, then, in this wide world, who could claim happiness? Happiness is the most natural possession and immanent attribute of every Bahá'í.

ABIE.383, BLO_PN#007

Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0043

Public address given on 1912-08-17

1660

PUP#092 (p.264-270), SW_v08#07 p.076-080

Are you all well and happy? This is a delightful spot; the scenery is beautiful

Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0116

Words spoken at East Putney in London, 1912-12-29

1160

Are you all well? Are you all happy? Are you all joyous? You must be exceedingly joyous

DAS.1912-12-29x

Critique of Western values; culture; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transcending the material condition; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU3400

Words to Mary MacNutt et al in 1904

Are you happy? For only by happiness can you progress spiritually.

PN_1904 p091

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU1706

Words to Alma Knobloch, spoken on 1908-11-09

180

Are you happy? Have the people of Germany the capacity to receive?... The Kingdom of God is like a tailor, and nations and sects are like pieces of cloth or materials; each nation or sect is a special material

FRGA.014

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity of thought and belief

ABU2622

Words to a singer, spoken on 1913-05-26

Are you progressing in your art? The heavenly song is good. It is my hope that you may sing that song. When we left America on the steamer Celtic, there were several musicians and singers.

DAS.1913-05-26

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Music and singing; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The concourse on high

ABU1293

Words spoken on 1912-10-17 in San Francisco

250

Are you well? Are you all well? If you are not happy, who can be happy? Look at the people of the world

ECN.155

Bringing forth results; fruit; Development of capacity and readiness; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU1356

Words to Frank Carroll Giffen, spoken on 1912-10-07

240

Are you well?... I have come here with the greatest longing. Whenever I became tired on the way, I thought of your promised faces, and the fatigue passed away.

ECN.822+999

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU3551

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; High station of the arts and sciences; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Stories; anecdotes; Work as worship

Art is worship.... The drama is of the utmost importance. It has been a great educational power in the past

AIL.093

ABU0772

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-11-19

380

Art thou happy with me? In thee I place my utmost trust. Because all my correspondence passes through thy hand and all my letters are read and transcribed and translated by thee, thou art the custodian of my secrets.

DAS.1914-11-19

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU1440

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

220

Persian

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

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

ABU2127

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-08-01

120

Persian

Goodly deeds; actions; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

اعمال خیریه چون ممدوحیت پیدا کرده لذا نفوس محض شهرت و جلب منفعت خود و تحسین خلق عمل خیر می کنند

As charitable works become praiseworthy, people often perform them merely for the sake of fame and to gain benefit for themselves

BDA1.174.02

MHMD1.189

ABU2364

Words to Juliet Thompson, spoken on 1909-08-15

100

As Christ said, the Word is like seed. Some seed falls upon barren ground and withers; some upon stony ground.

DJT.119, BLO_PN#027

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; High station of the true believer; Love of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB01889

Some Answered Questions #008 The Bab

280

Persian

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Events in the life and ministry of the Bab; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering and imprisonment

اما حضرت اعلی روحی له الفدآء در سن جوانی یعنی بیست و پنج سال

As for the Bab —may my soul be His sacrifice!—it was at a young age

MFD#08, OOL.C022.08

SAQ#08

AB11472

Persian

اما قضیه صبیه شما اگر در میان خلق به کلیمی مشهورو معروفند شریعت تورات مجری دارید

As for the matter of your daughter, if she is known and recognized among the people as a follower of the Jewish Faith, you must implement the laws of the Torah [3.5s]

KHMT.062x

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Personal instructions

AB01995

280

Arabic

Exhortations and counsels; High station of the arts and sciences; Newspapers and the media; publications; Non-participation in politics

ایها الفاضل الجلیل قد وردنی رقیم کریم بل کتاب مبین ینطق بالحق فی صدق الولاء و

As for your desire to publish a monthly magazine in the Arabic and Persian languages that would have a circulation in a number of countries—it would be unwise to embark on such a project at the present time

BRL_DAK#0431, MKT3.225, AVK3.348.11x

BRL_ATE#143x

AB12757

As I have utmost love for you I awaken you doctor fareed with his mother and his relations are violators of covenant and enemies of cause

BBBD.299-300

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers

ABU0095

Public address given on 1912-05-26

1250

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Prayers

امشب در این سرود ذکری از قرُبیت الهی بود اعظم موهبت

As I neared this church this evening I heard the hymn, "Nearer, My God..." ... O thou forgiving God! These servants are turning to Thy kingdom

DWNP_v6#11 p.001x, KHF.059, KHAB.285 (295), KHTB2.091, NJB_v04#06 p.001

BPRY.090-092x, PUP#055 (p.147-150), SW_v03#08 p.020-022, DWN_v6#10 p.002x

Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Martyrs and martyrdom; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0297

Words to Ethel Rosenberg et al, spoken around July 1904

740

As I said before, you must be sure whether the gardener is the True Gardener or not - if he is a true gardener what he does is right.... A wise schoolmaster should send his scholars out to play or to practice gymnastics

LOG#0491x, SW_v09#08 p.091x, PN_1900 p033

Manifestation of God as divine physician; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0157

Public address given on 1912-04-23

1020

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

As I stand here tonight and look upon this assembly, I am reminded curiously of a beautiful bouquet of violets

BDA1.048n

PUP#020 (p.049-052), FWU.060, SW_v03#03 p.016-018

High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Race unity; racial issues; True liberty; freedom; Unity in diversity

MHMD1.056

ABU2227

Words spoken at Windsor Hotel in Montreal, 1912-09-07

110

Persian

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime

چنانچه در عالم جسمانی فصول اربعه هست در عالم دیانت هم بهار الهی و ربیع روحانی است

As in the physical world there are four seasons, so in the realm of religion there is the season of heavenly and spiritual springtime.

BDA1.231.08

SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.248

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

ABU1807

Words spoken on 1914-02-20

170

As long as a thing is rare and scarce, it seems more attractive and has greater value.... In the past, they used to prevent girls from learning to read and write

SW_v09#03 p.036-037

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Love of God; Role and station of women; Scarcity of receptive souls

ABU1076

Words to Nawabzade Mohammad Yousof, spoken on 1913-06-14

290

Persian

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity

امروز جمیع عالم علی الخصوص امم شرق بچنین قوّهٴ نافذهئ‌ی محتاجند تا از مضائب اختلاف

As long as these antiquated social customs and religious ceremonies hold sway in India, complete progress will not be obtained. This age is the age of light.

BDA2.349x

DAS.1913-06-14, MHMD2.463x, PN_unsorted p075

ABU2692

As long as ye can, strive to set aglow the hearts with love; be attracted to one another

SW_v08#12 p.144

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU3226

Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

As long as you are on the shore--or as long as the sands of your sins are on the shore--the waves of the sea will wash them

AHF.016

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU1397

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-23

230

As much as possible we must make our lives simple and reduce its accumulated complexities. Our necessary wants were originally very few

DAS.1915-04-23

Call to acquire knowledge; sciences; Critique of Western values; culture; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline

AB10312

As much as you are able, unloose the tongue in teaching the Cause of God and demonstrate ye extraordinary effort

DAS.1914-06-24, SW_v09#17 p.200

Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB00446

590

mixed

Huqúqu'lláh; Tablet addressed to the Bahá'ís of Mosul

Tablet addressed to the Bahá’ís of Mosul

هیکل عالم از مصدر ایجاد چون صورت و هیئت آدم موجود شده و فی الحقیقه مرآت

As preordained by the Fountain-head of Creation, the temple of the world hath been fashioned after the image and likeness of the human body.

INBA57:100, Ghazi3072.143-149

BRL_DAK#0378, BRL_HUQUQP#023, MKT5.129

BRL_HUQUQ#023, COC.p.071x, COC#1159

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of Huququ'llah; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity in diversity

ABU3347

Words spoken on 1913-08-24 in Ramleh

As regards free will. There are two distinct kinds of affairs, the first dominated by man, the second which is beyond his control

DAS.1913-08-24, ABIE.233, BLO_PN#007

Free will and predestination; fate

AB10397

Persian

در خصوص تعدّد زوجات سؤال نموده بودی بنصّ کتاب الٓهی جمع بین زوجتین جائز و ابداً این ممنوع نه

As regards plurality of wives, concerning which thou didst inquire, according to the explicit Text of the Divine Book marriage with two wives is permissible and is in no wise prohibited [3.5s]

AVK4.174.03x

Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Laws of marriage and dowry; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0205

Public address given on 1912-05-26

900

Persian

مسئله بقای روح را نقلا در کتب مقدسه خوانده اید دیگر لازم نیست که من مجددا

As regards the matter of the immortality of the spirit, you have already studied this in the Holy Books, and there is no need for me to expound upon it anew [3.5s]

KHF.129, KHAB.346 (353), KHTB2.185, NJB_v04#19 p.004

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

AB11165

mixed

باری در خصوص عمارت جديدی که اشتراء فرموديد و مشرق‌الاذکار قرار داديد مرقوم نموده بوديد

As regards the new edifice which thou didst purchase and establish as a Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, thou hadst written [3.5s]

MMK6#186x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause

ABU2678

Call to action; Law of inheritance; Prayer for forgiveness; Suffering and imprisonment

As regards the places for the convening of such a general body, it will be decided by the members. The Universal House of Justice

BSC.425 #768.2x, SW_v07#15 p.139

House of Justice

AB07493

110

mixed

در خصوص آباء و امّهات سؤال نموده بودید آباء بلا فصل و امّهات بلا فصل است

As regards your question concerning fathers and mothers, it refers to immediate fathers and immediate mothers [3.5s]

AVK4.225.04x

ABU0299

Words to Lua Getsinger, Dec. 1900

740

As the world follows a circle, so human beings travel in cycles. This illustration represents the cycle of man. All existence is created by the Infinite Essence.

PN_1900 p015, PN_1900 p052, PN_1900 p106, BLO_PN#033, BSTW#272

Arcs of ascent and descent; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Manifestation of God as mirror; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Reincarnation; Return of the Manifestations of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2228

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-03

110

Persian

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

چنانچه در عالم جسمانی فصول اربعه هست در عالم روحانی نیز چنین است که چون بهار الهی منتهی و فیض رحمانی منقطع شود

As there are four seasons in this material world, so it is in the spiritual world. When the divine spring is over and the heavenly bounty ceases

BDA1.285.15

MHMD1.303

ABU1801

170

Human reality created in the image of God; Manifestation of God as sun; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

As there is no one who has not his designated place in the world, for there is nothing useless on this earth

BSC.450 #823-824x, ADP.058-059

ABU1366

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

230

Persian

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

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

ABU1916

Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris

150

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Twin duties of recognition and obedience

چون این ظهور ظهور فضل است لهذا کسانیکه اعمال طیبه و اخلاق حسنه دارند

As this dispensation is one of grace, those who perform goodly deeds and possess a righteous character will not be deprived of divine mercy

BDA2.337-338

MHMD2.448

ABU1305

Words spoken on 1913-05-17 in Paris

240

Persian

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Goodly deeds; actions; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; True liberty; freedom; Unity; oneness of humanity

چون این ظهور ظهور فضل است لهذا اشخاص نیکوکار خوش رفتاری که مؤمن نیستند

As this is the dispensation of grace, those who perform good deeds and exhibit goodly conduct but do not believe in the Cause will not be deprived of God's bounty and favour

BDA2.304

MHMD2.402-403

ABU3220

Words to Mr Esslemont and Mrs True, spoken around Nov. 1919

As to the House of Spirituality the first question relates to its election. The election should be carried out with sincerity and goodwill.

PN_1919 p016, BSTW#248a

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Elections; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB03662

190

mixed

و امّا مسئله قد اصطفينا خدا تهيّأ و تدارک را هزار و سيصد سال پيش از اين ديد

As to the matter of "Verily, We have chosen": God foresaw the preparation and arrangements one thousand three hundred years before [3.5s]

MMK6#409x

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB12472

120

Persian

اما مسئله گلستان فی الحقیقه بیچاره‌گان اموات را از دست زاغ و کلاغ خلاص میکند

As to the matter of the Gulistan, verily it delivereth the helpless dead from the ravens and the crows [3.5s]

YARD.111-112x

Shrines and Holy places; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB12016

Persian

امّا وسائل وصول بحسن خاتمه این ست که باید از عجب و کبر احتراز

As to the means of attaining unto a goodly end, one must shun pride and vainglory [3.5s]

MAS5.271x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0315

Words to a reporter from the Montreal Star on 10 Sep 1912

720

As to the question of disarmament, all nations must disarm at the same time... The one man slapped another on the face.... All Europe is an armed camp... It will be established in this century...

ABIC.034-035

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Humor; jokes; Means of establishment of future civilization; Predictions and prophecies; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

AB11152

Persian

امّا مسألهٴ طلاق لابد باید باطّلاع حکومت یا معرفت ارباب نفوذ باشد و الّا محاذیر

As to the question of divorce, it must needs be undertaken with the cognizance of the government or other persons of influence, otherwise difficulties arise [3.5s]

AVK4.186.02x

Law of divorce; Laws of marriage and dowry; Obedience to and respect for government authority

AB08641

mixed

و امّا جواب مسیس جون برات حضرت بهاءاللّه پیش از نزول کتاب اقدس بحسب شریعت سابقه

As to the reply concerning Mrs. John Pratt: Before the revelation of the Most Holy Book, in accordance with the former Dispensation, Bahá'u'lláh had [3.5s]

AVK4.177.06x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty

AB10850

Persian

امّا آيه قرآن که در حقّ حامل امانت کبری ظلوم و جهول می‌فرمايد اين ظلوم و جهول مبالغه

As to the verse of the Qur'án wherein, concerning the Bearer of the Most Great Trust, He is described as "unjust and ignorant", these terms "unjust and ignorant" are used in their intensified form [3.5s]

MMK6#402x, MAS2.050ax

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB08995

Arabic

امّا الّذين حرّموا علی نفسهم المائدة الرّوحانيّة و نفحات روح اللّه اولئک اموات غير احياء فليس لهم البقاء

As to them who have debarred themselves from the spiritual repast and the breathing of the Spirit of God - these are dead and not living, and for them there is no permanence [3.5s]

MMK3#043 p.027x

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; High station of the true believer; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Soul; spirit after death; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB08363

100

Arabic

و امّا ما سئلت عن الآية المبارکه فی القرآن و لقد عهدنا الی آدم الی آخر قد اخذ اللّه العهد عن آدم

As to what thou didst ask concerning the blessed verse in the Qur'án, "And verily We made a covenant with Adam," unto the end, God had taken a covenant from Adam [3.5s]

MMK6#307x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Adam; Adam and Eve; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

AB11388

Arabic

و امّا ما سألت من الدار المسکونة فهی للولد البکر خاصّةً مع توابعها من اصطبل او مضیف او خلوة

As to what thou didst ask concerning the primary residence, it belongeth exclusively to the firstborn son, together with its dependencies, whether stable, guest chamber or private apartment [3.5s]

AVK4.215.13x

Law of inheritance; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for assistance; intercession; Rights of the eldest son; primogeniture; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2119

130

As to your art, it is one of the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh that art is identical with an act of worship... Say, 'I have two arts, one physical, the other spiritual.

SW_v14#06 p.177

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The concourse on high; Work as worship

ABU0788

Public address given on 1912-11-05

380

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Parliaments; constitutional government; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

As we are in Cincinnati, the home of President Taft, who has rendered such noble service

PUP#117 (p.388-389), SW_v06#11 p.081-082, SW_v13#12 p.324

ABU3187

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

As we can only see different objects by the light of the sun, one might in one sense and with truth say the sun is in everything.

PN_1901 p002

Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; Manifestation of God as sun; Material world a reflection of the spiritual

ABU2373

100

As we find ourselves eating with each other here, so we hope that we shall partake of the Divine Food with each other in the Kingdom

PTIM.036, BSTW#358

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

ABU2313

Words spoken on 1913-06-02 in Paris

100

Persian

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment

از بغداد تا ادرنه بعضی از احباب مثل جناب آقا میرزا محمود و آقا میرزا جعفر

As we travelled from Baghdad to Adrianople, some of the believers such as Aqa Rida, Aqa Mirza Mahmud

BDA2.328

MHMD2.436

ABU2806

Words spoken in Jun. 1911 in Egypt

Asceticism is not necessary. A soul grows by the exercise of human virtues and the observance of human morals

SW_v08#05 p.060, BLO_PN#002

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Monasticism; asceticism; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU1580

Words spoken on 1913-04-23

200

other/unknown lang

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Service to others; to the Cause of God

امّا اعانت و حمایت نفوس آن نیز در عالم جسمانی و روحانی هر دو لازمست

Assistance is of two kinds: Material assistance and spiritual assistance. Material assistance is limited to one locality and place but spiritual assistance is measureless.

BDA2.256x

DAS.1913-04-23, MHMD2.328-329x

ABU1047

Words to Mountfort Mills, spoken around 1909-05-26

300

Assisting one another and promoting unity and solidarity. These little troubles must not take up your time.

PN_1909 p082

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Conduct in finance and business; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Generosity [kirama]; House of Justice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU2019

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-28

140

Association of ideas is a deep psychological phenomenon. Nowhere does my heart truly rest save in this room where the Blessed Beauty spent His days and nights for many years.

DAS.1914-12-28

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU1626

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-20

190

Association with outsiders is like unto a 'knife-edge file'. It wears and cuts away the spirit. One does not hear from them one joy-creating word. From noon till now I have been speaking

DAS.1915-04-20

Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Service to others; to the Cause of God; War and peace

ABU3350

Words spoken at Hotel Ansonia in New York, 1912-04-18

Assuredly, give to the poor. If you give them only words, when they put their hands into their pockets after you have gone, they will find themselves none the richer for you!

DJT.266, BLO_PN#027

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Humor; jokes; Service to others; to the Cause of God; 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

ABU3725

Words spoken on 1913-01-30 in Paris

Persian

Constitutional revolution in Iran; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Relationship between government and people

قبل از تسلّط و نفوذ اروپائیها حتّی بسلطان عبدالحمید نوشتم که چنین خواهد شد

At a time when the Europeans did not yet enjoy this ascendancy and influence, I had written to 'Abdu'l-Hamid, indicating to him what would come to pass

BDA2.113-114

MHMD2.140

ABU3665

Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said

550

Persian

در زمانیکه حکومت مستبد ناقضین مانع اشکالات داخلی و خارجی حاضر در بحبوحه

At a time when the government ruled with tyranny, the Covenant-breakers were a hindrance, and problems both internal and external were present—it was in the midst of all this turmoil that I built the Shrine of the Bab

BRL_DAK#0772

ADMS#256

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; The Christian clergy; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0864

Words spoken on 1913-08-13 in Ramleh

350

At another time there were fifteen celebrated thieves in Bagdad. They raided many houses during the night... Amongst the robbers there was one whose name was Haydar.

DAS.1913-08-13, ABIE.184-186, BLO_PN#007

Stories; anecdotes

ABU3684

160

At dawn, with wondrous and melodious voices, they will be engaged in the mention of God. Ships carrying the flag of “Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá!” will anchor at the port [of Haifa] and kings will disembark

RKS.067

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Shrines and Holy places; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0160

Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens, 1911-09-23

1010

Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in London

At nine years of age, I accompanied my father, Baha'u'llah, in his journey of exile to Baghdad, seventy of his disciples going with us.... The confirmations of the spirit are all those power... Freedom is not a matter of place

BSC.438 #797x, AIL.115-121, ADP.018-023, CHH.166-167x, VLAB.009-010x, VLAB.149x, BLO_PN#022

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU3652

120

Persian

Man of Courage, The

وقتی اتفاق افتاد که وزرا من باب دشمنی مرحوم میرزا عباس را متهم

At one time, the ministers, actuated by their animosity, accused ʻAbbas [Núrí] of committing treacherous behavior, and they concocted a plot

AHB.130BE #09-10 p.20

BLO_courage.06b

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU2847

Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920

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

ABU1080

Words spoken on 1915-07-24 in Haifa

290

Persian

در وقتی که ظلمت نادانی افق شرق را تاریک کرده بود در چنین وقتی حضرت بهاء الله ظاهر شد. نورش در شرق

At such time as the darkness of ignorance had enshrouded the horizon of the East, in such an hour did Bahá'u'lláh appear. His light in the East [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-24

Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

ABU1434

Words spoken on 1913-04-05 in Stuttgart

220

Persian

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Freedom of thought and action; Monasticism; asceticism; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

بدوِ امر همیشه بیان مظاهر مقدسه بقدر عقل و دانش قوم بوده و تکلم باصطلاح آنها... در این امر رهبانیت نیست

At the beginning of every religious dispensation, the Manifestations of God have always spoken in a way that is suited to the level

BDA2.219

MHMD2.282-283

ABU2409

100

At the city gate four travelers sat, a Persian, a Turk, an Arab, and a Greek. They were hungry and wanted their evening meal

SW_v09#18 p.211, VLAB.156, STAB#139

Stories; anecdotes; Unity in diversity; Universal language

ABU3048

At the gate of the garden some stand and look within, but do not care to enter. Others step inside, behold its beauty, but do not penetrate far.

BW_v11p488, VLAB.158

L. Thoresen, J. Lenz [track 11], Ladjamaya [track 10]

Condition of search; Degrees of faith; certitude; Scarcity of receptive souls; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2345

Words spoken on 1915-08-07 in Haifa

100

Persian

نفس وقتی که بر انسان مسلط می شود هر بلائی بسر انسان می آورد. یک ساعت بخیال ریاست می اندازد

At the moment when the self gaineth dominion over man, it visiteth upon him every affliction. For the space of an hour it casteth him into thoughts of supremacy [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-07

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU3478

Words spoken on board the SS Cedric at sea, 1912-04-06

Persian

Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Material and spiritual existence; two books

ما مداخله در طعام جسمانی آنها نمی کنیم مداخلهٴ ما در طعام روحانی است

At the table on board the Cedric Abdu'l-Baha spoke about simple diet - how much better

BDA1.023.02

DAS.1913-07-20, SW_v08#02 p.018, MHMD1.031, ABIE.090, BLO_PN#007

ABU0669

Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

440

At the table you must remember the American friends and be thoughtful of them for they are in a state of utmost longing.

AHF.025-027

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Harmony of science and religion; Importance of community building; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB03424

200

At the time I met you and felt the susceptibilities of your conscience my heart

SW_v03#13 p.008

Newspapers and the media; publications; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU2396

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

100

At the time of Muhammad, He sanctioned war for the preservation of the lives of His followers. The laws of individual justice were confused and preliminary in the souls of men.

TDLA.011, BLO_PN#104

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Muhammad; Islam; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU3281

Words to the Master's entourage(?), spoken on 1912-06-02

Persian

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity in diversity

اول حین ورود بکلیسا حالت صحبت نداشتم اما چون در مقابل آن جمعیت عظیم ایستادم

At the time of my arrival at the church I was in no condition to speak; but when I stood before this great gathering I found the atmosphere of the church filled with the Holy Spirit and so a state of wonderful happiness and joy came over me.

BDA1.112.11

SW_v19#06 p.184, MHMD1.119

ABU1052

Words to Juliet Thompson et al, spoken on 1909-07-10

300

At the time of prayer one must hold in one's mind some object. Then he must turn his face and direct his mind to this picture.

PN_1909 p017, PN_1909 p051, PN_1909C p097, DJT.090-091, BLO_PN#027, STAB#059, STAB#070

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Idolatry; Manifestation of God as mediator; Mary Magdalene; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Resurrection of Christ; 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

ABU0775

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-13

200

Persian

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal ; Power of the Manifestation of God; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Suffering and imprisonment

وقتی جمال مبارک از سلیمانیه ببغداد تشریف آوردند در را گشودند و صلای

At the time that Baha'u'llah was in Baghdad, Mirza Yahya being afraid of his life, was seldom seen amongst the people. He had changed his clothes

BDA2.134

DAS.1913-02-13, MHMD2.168

ABU0254

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-22

810

At the time that His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh was in the mountains of Suleymanieh one of the young rugged, illiterate Kurds living in the valley came to see Him... His name was Mullah Ali Mardan.

DAS.1913-02-22

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0623

Words spoken on 1914-06-16

460

At the time we were living in Adrianople we had a woman as our neighbor who was probably 95 or a hundred years old. She had seven sons... I am pleased with you and glad that you are going back to America

DAS.1914-06-16

Education of children; moral education; Humor; jokes; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU1734

180

At the time when the Bab was being driven by his enemies from place to place

SW_v14#06 p.181, STAB#072

Stories; anecdotes; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0642

Words spoken on 1916-01-10

450

Persian

وقتی که جمال مبارک را میخواستند از بغداد حرکت دهند نامق پاشا صورت امر

At the time when they purposed to remove the Blessed Beauty from Baghdad, Namiq Pasha drafted a missive [3.5s]

RHQM2.0634-636 (014) (010-011)

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB00139

940

mixed

در این وقت که بلبل گلزار بقا قصد آشیان وفا نموده و شاهد انجمن عاشقین عزم دیار

At this hour, when the nightingale of the eternal rose garden hath taken wing toward the nest of faithfulness, and the Beloved of the gathering of lovers hath departed for His realm [3.5s]... ...Such hath been the interposition of God that the joy evinced by them hath been turned to chagrin and sorrow, so much so that the Persian consul-general in Baghdad regrets exceedingly

BRL_DAK#0787, MMK4#035 p.035, AHB.121BE #07 p.226, TZH4.299, HHA.015-020, MSHR2.169x

GPB.150x, ABCC.016-017x

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

ABU1185

Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken on 1909-10-23

270

At this table you will not find material comfort, but you will find spiritual comfort... I praise this fact that women have made progress. They are, in America, to surpass the men.

PN_1909 p086

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Equality of men and women; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Role and station of women; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB11206

Persian

بعضی از اوقات در کمال ابتهال متوجّهاً الی اللّه قبر منوّر شمس‌الوزرا را

At times, in a state of utmost supplication, turning unto God, I visit the illumined resting-place of Shamsu'l-Vuzará [3.5s]

MAS5.227x, QUM.012x

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Predictions and prophecies

ABU2213

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

110

Persian

این کوه مقدس خدا منتهای آرزوی انبیاء است و مطاف ملاء اعلی

Attaining unto this Mountain was the ultimate desire of the Prophets… After two thousand years of wandering, the Jewish people will return to the Holy Land and embrace the Cause of God

KHH1.061 (1.085)

KHHE.104

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Predictions and prophecies; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2237

110

Persian

عزمی دده رئیس طائفهٴ مولویه در اسلامبول از علماء بود و خدیو اسمعیل پاشا

Azmi Dede, who was among the divines and served as chief of the Mevlevi Order in Istanbul, and the Khedive Isma'il Pasha [3.5s]

ASAT3.237-238

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes

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

ABU2643

Words spoken on 1914-06-06 in Tiberias

Bad conduct or deeds are not allowed at any time and especially during the Feast. But those are the days of happiness

SW_v09#10 p.109

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU3539

Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910

Bahá'i-Mutter (zu einer anwesenden Araberin gesprochen), lehre deine Söhne den Segen des Gehorsams und die Seligkeit des Opfers

SDW v13#10 p.103

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB00029

Some Answered Questions #009 Baha’u’llah

2110

Persian

Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Past, present and future of Iran; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution

اما جمال مبارک در زمانیکه ممالک ایران در چنین ظلمت و نادانی مستغرق

Baha'u'llah appeared at a time when Persia was plunged in the darkest ignorance

MFD#09, OOL.C022.09

SAQ#09, GPB.144x2x, GPB.183x2x, GPB.196x, STAB#081

ABU2976

Address to the Baha'is at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-13

Persian

Contention and conflict; House of Justice; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

اول در باب اختلاف بین احباء که حضرت بهاءالله فرموده اند که هر گاه اهل بهاء اختلاف کنند

Baha'u'llah declared that should Baha'ís dispute, even if it be regarding Baha'u'llah Himself, both are wrong.

AVK4.307, BDA1.123.05

SW_v19#07 p.220, MHMD1.131-132

ABU2412

100

Bahá'u'lláh departed to Sarkalu alone. Nobody knew just where he was, even we

SW_v08#13 p.166

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power of the Manifestation of God

ABU1574

Words to Mary J. MacNutt

200

Bahá'u'lláh dictated the book of Iqan to me 1275 A.H. in less than twenty-four hours…

PN_unsorted p006

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Review of publications; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU3240

Baha'u'llah established Christ in the East. He has praised Christ, honored Christ, exalted Him

BSTW#207c

Christ; Christianity; East and West; communication between East and West; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU1145

Words to True, Esslemont, spoken on 1919-11-20

280

Bahá'u'lláh frequently predicted that there would be a period when irreligion and consequent anarchy would prevail; the chaos would be due to too great liberty among people who were not fit for self-government.

PN_1919 p034, PN_1919 p034

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Justice and wrath of God; Nationalism; love of country; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion

ABU2900

Words to pilgrims in June 1906

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

AB00419

Some Answered Questions #033 The Return of the Prophets

600

Persian

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; John the Baptist; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Return of the Manifestations of God

جمال مبارک در ایقان بیان اینمطلب را مفصل و مشروح مرقوم فر??وده‌اند

Baha'u'llah has set forth a lengthy and detailed explanation of this matter in the Book of Certitude.

MFD#33, OOL.C022.33

SAQ#33

ABU2664

Words spoken at Baltimore Hotel in Paris, 1913-05-11

Bahá'u'lláh in one of his Tablets says: "Therefore I will explain for your benefit certain luminous and shining mysteries, whereby you will become so attracted

DAS.1913-05-11

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU3581

Words to Mason Remey around Sept. 1911

Bahá'u'lláh is the root, I am the Branch. The root of the tree does not bear fruit. The fruit is found upon the branches.

SW_v02#12 p.011

Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0211

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-24

890

Bahá'u'lláh lived in ‘Akká nine years. Two years were passed in the barracks and seven years in a house in the city. There was a mobilization at that time

PN_1919 p178, LAT.118-123

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0583

480

Bahá'u'lláh loved the beauty and verdure of the country. One day He passed the remark: 'I have not gazed on verdure for nine years. The country is the world of the soul, the city is the world of bodies.'

ABCC.039-041, BKOG.357-359, BNE.040-041

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Banishment to; life in 'Akka

ABU2689

Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900

Bahá'u'lláh said the children are of two kinds - the mature and the immature. The

SW_v07#15 p.142, SW_v09#08 p.090

Development of capacity and readiness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Justice and wrath of God

ABU2260

Words spoken in early Sept. 1911 in Vevey

110

Bahá'u'lláh says that in this world there is nothing more absurd than divorce. If one has accepted another

PN_1909B p037, DJT.191, BLO_PN#027

House of Justice; Law of divorce

ABU2332

Words spoken at Rue Lauriston 97 in Paris, 1913-06-11

100

Bahá'u'lláh says, when the soul has travelled through many valleys, it reaches to the city of Love. That city contains four pillars. And whenever I find a hearing ear I shall explain what are these four pillars. During the life of Bahá'u'lláh no one asked the explanation of this matter

DAS.1913-06-11

Four pillars; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU3637

Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908

Bahá'u'lláh was a descendent of Abraham.

DLA.066, BLO_PN#026

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal

ABU2578

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

Persian

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

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

ABU0468

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

560

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Literal interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment

Bahá‘u'lláh is the same Light in a new Lamp. To see, we must look at the Light and not at the Lamp.... Will is the center or focus of human understanding. We must will to know God

BSC.503 #968x, SW_v07#19 p.195x, TDLA.029-031, BLO_PN#104

ABU0703

Words to Mr. Reed, spoken on 1912-10-08

420

Bahá’u’lláh has closed the door to the introduction of these superstitions and imitations, because He has revealed a book

ECN.632+666+1025

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Encouragement of individual understanding; interpretation; House of Justice; Importance of authoritative interpretation; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Saint Peter and Saint Paul

ABU2905

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

Be firm in the West! Let the foundation principles of this Truth become deep-rooted. Hold fast until the fullness of Reality comes to you.

TDLA.005-006, BLO_PN#104

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU1787

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-01-29

170

Be free from every tie. Do not attach thy heart to anything. Open thy wings and soar toward the infinite space of God. A bird whose wings are tied cannot fly.

DAS.1913-01-29

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Study; deepening; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB10843

mixed

از پريشانی محزون مباش زيرا امريست مسنون. مقرّبان درگاه کبريا هميشه در اين دار دنيا مقدّس

Be not grieved by tribulation, for this is an immutable decree. The near ones to the Divine Threshold have ever remained sanctified in this earthly realm [3.5s]

MMK6#110x

Consolation and comfort; Predictions and prophecies; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU3537

Be not grieved if thy circumstances become exacting, and problems press upon thee from all sides. Verily, thy Lord changeth grief into joy, hardship into comfort, and affliction into absolute ease.

DAL.093

Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU3614

Be not grieved on account of poverty for true wealth is surging and inundating like unto the ocean.

SW_v08#02 p.020

Consolation and comfort; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU2085

Words to Ida Finch and Fanny and Alma Knobloch, spoken on 1908-11-12

130

Be not grieved or sorrowful that no great wealth or property has been bestowed upon you. Look at the birds!

SW_v08#02 p.027, FRGA.029

Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU1790

Words to a Persian visitor, spoken on 1913-05-17

170

Be patient. Overlook the shortcomings of others. Don't mind the criticisms of anyone. Let thy heart be like unto a sea.

DAS.1913-05-17

Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0695

Words to some young Bahá'í women, spoken on 1912-10-17

420

Be seated! How are you? We have been for a walk. San Francisco is a good city. San Francisco is a good garden, fresh and verdant.

MAB.059-061

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]; Work as worship

ABU1310

Words spoken on 1916-06-07 in Haifa

240

Persian

معلوم است بعضی الوان هستند که مفرح قلب است و سبب ترقی احساسات، مثلاً رنگ سبز سبب سکون

Be thou assured that certain colors exist which gladden the heart and conduce to the elevation of feelings; as, for example, the hue of green which bringeth tranquility [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-06-07

Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Symbolism of color and light; The mind's power of discovery

ABU2935

Words to Madame Laheebe Hashem, spoken on 1913-10-24

Be thou kind to all mankind. Try thy utmost to alleviate their burdens. Enlighten the minds with the light of knowledge.

DAS.1913-10-24

Education of children; moral education; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Role and station of women; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2390

Words to a pilgrim, spoken on 1914-03-05

100

Be thou occupied in guiding the souls. If you want to educate a person you must strive for many years

DAS.1914-03-05

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as educator; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU3260

Be thou resolute and steadfast. When the tree is firmly rooted it will bear fruit

SW_v08#19 p.239

Consolation and comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB10928

Persian

ای شیرین شکرین باش و مانند انگبین یعنی حلاوت محبت الله و لذت معرفت الله را

Be thou sweet as sugar and like unto honey, embodying the sweetness of the love of God and the delight of divine knowledge [3.5s]

YARP2.651 p.442

Love of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU3014

Public address given on 1912-09-02

Persian

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion

مدنیت مادی صنایع ترقی نموده علوم و فنون توسیع یافته همین قسم اسباب حرب و قتال و خونریزی و هدم بنیان انسانی

Because of material civilization, industry has progressed and sciences and arts have burgeoned but at the same time weapons of war and bloodshed

BDA1.222.15

MHMD1.239

ABU0165

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-16

1000

Because the children are truthful one would love them even if they did something mischievous. The father may punish them for their misdeeds

DAS.1915-03-16

Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0152

Public address given on 1912-05-19

1040

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Because this is called the Church of Brotherhood, I wish to speak upon the brotherhood of mankind... The real brotherhood is spiritual

PUP#050 (p.129-132), BSC.319 #639x, BSC.463 #858x, SW_v03#09 p.006-007+009

Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU1950

Words to Dr. Woodsen Allen, spoken on 1912-10-10

150

Because whatsoever a man soweth here he reapeth there. This world is like a school. He must learn lessons here

MAB.048-049, ECN.468

Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0014

Words to Shaykh Salih, spoken on 1915-01-11

2230

Persian

از بس میترسی خوابهایت هم مغشوش و مشوش است مثل قصه آن شخص میماند که در روضه

Because you are so frightened, your dreams are also disturbed. Your situation is like the story of the man who would attend rawdih-khanís

KHH1.150-158 (1.208-219)

KHHE.222-232, STAB#022

Accounts of dreams and visions; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU3089

Words to Mrs. Allen, spoken on 1912-10-21

Because you have this intention, that is capacity. The intention is capacity.

MAB.064a

Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]

ABU1124

280

Persian

پیش عقلا و اصحاب افکار و ارباب معرف مسلم است که عالم انسانی در پراکندگی یعنی تفرق سبب ذلشان است سبب بی سر و سامانیشان است سبب نادانیشان است

Before all those possessed of intellect, the bearers of thought and the lords of wisdom, manifest it is that the world of humanity in its dispersion - that is to say, its disunity - is the cause of its abasement, the cause of its disarray, the cause of its ignorance [3.5s]

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

AB08010

100

mixed

قبل از بلا بايد نهايت احتياط و احتراز نمود و دقّت در معامله کرد ولی چون قضيّه واقع شد

Before calamity befalleth, one must needs exercise the utmost care and vigilance, and observe diligence in all transactions; but when the matter cometh to pass [3.5s]

MMK3#032 p.021x

Consolation and comfort; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wisdom [hikmat]

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

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

ABU0987

Words spoken at German hostel in Tiberias, 1916-09-23

310

Persian

پیش عقلا و اصحاب افکار و ارباب معارف مسلم است که عالم انسانی در پراکنده گی یعنی تفرق سبب خذلانشان است

Before the minds of them that are endowed with understanding, and the possessors of thought, and the lords of knowledge, it is evident that the dispersion and disunity of the human world is the cause of their abasement [3.5s]

NJB_v14#11 p.352, ZSM.1916-09-23

Nationalism; love of country; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Race unity; racial issues; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language

ABU0449

Words spoken on 1913-11-24 in Ramleh

580

Before the regular stage-post was established in Persia, there were many swift-footed letter-carriers and messengers

DAS.1913-11-24

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Justice and wrath of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU1421

Words spoken at Theosophical Society in San Francisco, 1912-10-11

230

Before we begin the process of purification we ought to know in what the impurity of man consists. We should know what defiles the spirit of man.

ECN.326+804

Perfection; imperfection of nature; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU3493

Words spoken at Baltimore Hotel in Paris, 1913-05-06

Before you teach others, teach yourself. Man must first test his knowledge in himself to see whether it is workable or theoretical.

DAS.1913-05-06

Knowledge of self; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause

ABU2437

Words to Mrs Moody's relatives, spoken on 1912-11-02

Persian

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity

به بینید قدرت حضرت بهآءالله چگونه قلوب را ارتباط داده و شرق و غرب را بهم مربوط ساخته که وقتی دکتور مودی بطهران رفت

Behold how the power of Baha'u'llah has connected the hearts and has joined the East and the West. When Dr Moody first went to Tihran

BDA1.348.09

MHMD1.367

AB05424

150

Arabic

ن ظ ذکر رحمه ربک الابهی عبده الذی قرب الله قلبه نجیا و اسمعه ندائه و اراه

Behold the mention of thy Lord's mercy, the All-Glorious, upon His servant, whose heart God drew nigh in intimate communion, caused him to hear His call, and enabled him to behold [3.5s]

INBA59:105a

Consolation and comfort; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies

ABU2339

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-24

100

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ملاحظهٴ قدرت و تأیید جمال مبارک نمائید که کشیش خود میآید و بتمام خضوع ما را دعوت می کند

Behold the power and confirmation of the Blessed Beauty: The pastor comes in person with all humility to invite us

BDA1.268.05

MHMD1.286-287

ABU0947

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-06-30

320

Persian

این طیور را ببینید چقدر راحتند، هیچ فکری، هیچ غمی، هیچ غصه ئی ندارند. احبای الهی که خالص و مخلص هستند

Behold these birds, how tranquil they are, free from every thought, every sorrow, every grief. Such are the loved ones of God who are pure and sincere [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-06-30

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU2561

Words spoken on 1913-05-10 in Paris

Persian

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Unity; oneness of humanity

ببینید چه شور و ولوله ای از تأثیر میثاق جمال ابهی در نفوس افتاده

Behold what abounding ecstasy the Covenant of the Abha Beauty has kindled within the people, and how it has caused the believers to gather together

BDA2.293

MHMD2.387

ABU1251

Words spoken on 1913-04-01 in Stuttgart

250

Persian

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

ببینید فضل و عنایت حضرت بهآءالله چه کرده ما کجا و شما کجا چگونه ما را در یک بساط

Behold what the grace and bounty of Baha'u'llah have done! Observe where we are and where you are

BDA2.209-210

MHMD2.269-270

ABU3639

Interview with W. A. Lawson of the Sacramento Bee given on 1912-10-26

Being a Bahá’í, my affiliation is with all religions.

ECN.409+526

Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Oneness; unity of religion

ABU1493

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

210

Persian

در حرب خندق یا معروف بحرب الاحزاب حضرت محمد و اصحاب از شدت گرسنگی سنگ بشکم بسته

Being thoroughly surrounded by the enemies, in the course of the Battle of the Moat, known as Harbu'l-Ahrab, His Holiness Muhammad and His companions were so starved

KHH1.019-020 (1.027-028)

KHHE.041-042, STAB#067

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU1230

Words spoken on 1913-11-12 in Port Said

260

Belief without the test is not worth having.... Give your children a manual profession, something by which they may be able to

DAS.1913-11-12, SW_v09#09 p.097x, SW_v07#15 p.144x

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Empty learning; false spirituality; Oneness; unity of religion; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB00882

420

mixed

یاران مهربانا جناب آقا غلامرضا وارد و بر علو منزلت و سمو منقبت دوستان شاهد و استدعای

Beloved friends! The honourable Áqá Ghulám-Riḍá hath arrived, and beareth witness to the lofty station and exalted qualities of the friends [3.5s]

INBA87:126, INBA52:124

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU1187

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-27

270

Beneath the shade of the Blessed Perfection there must occur in a Baha'i life a complete regeneration! If he continues to live in accord with the old standards and habits, then what has he gained by the change of a name!

DAS.1915-04-27

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB10989

Persian

Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude, The Importance of

ای ورقه مومنه از فضل بی منتها آنچه خواهی بخواه ولی اگر از این عبد شنوی جز

Beseech thou from God's infinite grace whatsoever thou desirest. But wert thou to heed my advice thou wouldst desire naught save

MMK2#045 p.034

BRL_PMDA#20, COC#1741

Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God

ABU3532

Words spoken in Oct. 1912 in New York

Between 1860 and 1865 you did a wonderful thing; you knocked the shackles from chattel slavery; but today you must do a much more wonderful thing: you must destroy industrial slavery.

SW_v07#15 p.147, SW_v06#04 p.033, SW_v08#01 p.006

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Race unity; racial issues; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

ABU1030

Interview with Prof. Henri Bergson, Paris, ca. Jan. 1913

300

Persian

بین طبیعیون و الهیون در یک مورد وحدت نظر وجود دارد و آن این است که خلقت جمیع

Between the naturalists and the divines there existeth unanimity of view in one matter, and that is this: that throughout creation all things [3.5s]

VAA.254-255x

AB09670

Persian

در میان شما و حاجی میرزا عبدالله صحیح فروش شوخی و مزاح بجدی و کدورت خواهد

Between you and Hají Mírza 'Abdu'llah Sahíh-Furúsh, jest and banter will turn to seriousness and ill-feeling [3.5s]

INBA17:203

Contention and conflict; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB11322

mixed

زنهار زنهار که خاطری بیازارید و قلبی را شکسته نمائید و دلی را دردمند کنید و جانیرا افسرده نمائید

Beware, beware, lest ye harm any souls, or cause any heart to be broken, or fill any mind with pain, or render any spirit despondent [3.5s]

AVK3.207.14x

Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Non-participation in politics; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual springtime

ABU3166

Words spoken at Jenner home in East Sheen, ca. Sep. 1911

Blessed are the children, of whom His Holiness Christ said: 'Of such are the Kingdom of Heaven.' Children have no worldly ambitions. Their hearts are pure. We must become like children, crowning our heads with the crown of severance;; purifying our hearts, that we may see God in His Great Manifestations, and obey the laws brought to us by those, His Messengers.

CHH.166, BLO_PN#022

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible

ABU1306

Words spoken on 1915-07-14 in Haifa

240

Persian

خوب گفته. اروپا از اینجهت ترقی کرده زیرا کارشان متفرق نیست. مثلاً ساعت سازی، یکی فقط عقربه می سازد

Blessed are they who say: Europe hath advanced on this account - that their labors are not scattered. Consider how in the craft of watchmaking, one fashioneth but the hands alone [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-14

Excellence; distinction; Unity of thought and belief

AB03543

200

Arabic

تبارکت یا ربی الاعلی و تعالیت یا رب الوری لقد تنزهت و تقدست عن کل الشئون و

Blessed art Thou, O my Exalted Lord, and glorified art Thou, O Lord of all creation! Thou hast been sanctified and hallowed above all things [3.5s]

MJMJ3.084, MMG2#031 p.031

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB10241

Persian

نعیما لک یا صالح، قد اتخذت الیوم لنفسک فی جوار رحمة ربک معاماً علیاً و ذلیاً جلیاً

Blessed art thou, O Salih! Today hast thou chosen for thyself, in the precincts of thy Lord's mercy, a lofty and resplendent station [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-27

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for assistance; intercession

AB02619

240

Arabic

طوبی لک یا من استبشر ببشارات الله بشری لک یا من استضا بنور یلوح من ملکوت الله

Blessed art thou, O thou who hast rejoiced in the glad-tidings of God! Blessed art thou, O thou who hast been illumined by the light that shineth from the Kingdom of God [3.5s]

INBA59:206b

MJZ.049

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Non-participation in politics; Praise and encouragement

AB02826

230

mixed

طوبی لک یا طوبی بشری لک یا طوبی روحا لک یا طوبی فخرا لک یا طوبی در این دور

Blessed art thou! O blessed one! Glad tidings unto thee! O blessed in spirit! O blessed in glory! O blessed one in this Dispensation [3.5s]

KHML.044-045

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement

ABU0121

Public address given on 1912-05-23

1120

Persian

Abdu'l-Bahá's Address at Clark University

ای انجمن مبارک بینهایت مسرورم از اینکه در این جمعیت دارالفنون حاضر شده ام

Blessed audience, I am overjoyed to be with you here today. It had been my hope to visit this University, and now that hope has been fulfilled

KHF.062, KHAB.276 (286), KHTB2.077, NJB_v03#03-05 p.009

BLO_PT#004

East and West; communication between East and West; High station of learning; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the mind over nature; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Transcending the material condition

AB03852

190

Persian

طوبی لمن یدخل البستان و یذکر الله ربه الرحمن یا حزب المظلوم اذا بلغتم بابه و قولوا السمات المعطره

Blessed is he who entereth the garden and remembereth God, his Lord, the All-Merciful. O party of the Wronged One! When ye attain unto His gate, recite ye the fragrant verses [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-27

Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU3107

Blessed is he who proclaims the doctrine of Spiritual Brotherhood, for he shall be the Child of Light

SW_v12#01 p.013

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU1938

150

Blessed is the soul which is purified, and understands its wickedness and piety.

BSTW#119

Goodly deeds; actions; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB00616

500

mixed

ای ورقات مطهره محترمه مقربه درگاه کبریا خوشا خوشا که محافل روحانی ترتیب

Blessed, blessed are ye for ye have arranged spiritual meetings and engaged in propounding divine proofs and evidences

COMP_WOMENP#099, MKT7.134b, DUR1.043x, YIA.416-417, QIRT.03, QIRT.14x

BRL_WOMEN#099, COC#2190

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Role and station of women; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU3003

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-24

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Disregarding bodily comfort; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Transcending the material condition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

صحت جسمانی اهمیت ندارد اهمیت در صحت روحانیست که تأثیر و لذت ابدی دارد

Bodily health is not important. What is more important is spiritual health which gives eternal pleasure and has everlasting effect.

BDA1.133.16

SW_v19#08 p.256, MHMD1.144

ABU1893

Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23

160

Bodily matters are not important. The physical suffering of Christ passed away

SW_v14#01 p.011, PN_1909 p092

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Soul is the essential reality of man; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU3066

Words spoken in Feb. 1910

Both are one. Sometimes it is called heart and sometimes mind: but mind is of two kinds; one is a worldly mind which seeks the livelihood

PN_1910 p002

Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight

ABU0608

470

Both in Europe and America I have spoken in churches of all denominations, in the Jewish synagogues and universities

ADP.093-095

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Martyrs and martyrdom

ABU3495

Words to pilgrims in June 1906

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

ABU3479

Words spoken on 1913-05-14 in Paris

Persian