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ABU1657 Words spoken on 1916-06-27 190 The religion of God has now been proclaimed in Germany. When the divine seed takes root in the soil BBBD.362, SW_v07#17 p.173 Shrines and Holy places; Growth of the Cause; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB11966 100 Persian ای موقن بایات الله اسکندر یونانی طالب شهریاری و سروری و جهانگشائی در عالم فانی O thou who art firm in the signs of God! Alexander the Greek sought sovereignty, dominion and world conquest in this ephemeral realm [3.5s] TISH.448 Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU1934 Words to the wife of a professor, spoken on 1913-01-19 150 You must thank God that, although I am a person from the East and you are a revered lady from the West, yet we are gathered in this place with the utmost of spiritual affection. DAS.1913-01-19 East and West; communication between East and West; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB07141 120 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received. Thou hast spoken concerning thy lack TAB.109 Development of capacity and readiness; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Many are called but few are chosen; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB02966 220 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha O bird without a nest! It is reported thy home and shelter is burnt, thy resting place and habitation is become desolate. Though this news TAB.299-300 Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB04861 160 mixed ای منقطع الی الله خوشا خوشا که چنین آزادی و دلشاد و پاکی و تابناک بندگان O thou who art severed from all else save God! Blessed indeed art thou, for such freedom and gladness, such purity and radiance, are the portion of His servants [3.5s] MSBH5.262 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; The power of words; of speech; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB08132 100 Persian ای شیدای جمال الهی هر کس را هوسی در سر و آرزوای در دل یکی هوس روی آبدار و O ardent lover of the Divine Beauty! Each soul harboreth a desire and cherisheth a longing in its heart - one yearneth for a radiant face [3.5s] AHB.131BE #01-02 p.10, MAS5.287 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB09153 80 Persian ای اردشیر نامداران عالم دردشانرا درمان نیافتند و زخمشانرا مرهم ننهادند عاقبت O Ardashir! The renowned ones of the world found no remedy for their pain, nor any balm for their wounds [3.5s] YARP2.412 p.315 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB10581 60 Persian ای مستمند الهی در جهان جمیع مردمان پریشان اما هر یک پریشان چیزی یکی پریشان O thou who art dependent upon God! In this world all men are bewildered, yet each is bewildered by something different; one is bewildered by [3.5s] INBA55:338a Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB02977 220 mixed ای منادی میثاق نامه ای از فروغ رسید و چون باز شد پرتو و فروغی داشت کلمات مانند O Herald of the Covenant! A letter from Furúgh hath arrived and, when opened, its words possessed a radiance and splendour [3.5s] MSHR4.032 Business; financial; property matters; Consolation and comfort; Poems and quotation from poetry; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB05569 140 Persian ای بنده حق در آستان مقدس دربانی لهذا سلطانی بلکه ملوک عالم مملوک چنین بنده اند O servant of Truth! Thou who art a doorkeeper at the sacred Threshold art indeed sovereign, nay, the very kings of the world are servants to such a bondsman [3.5s] MMK2#140 p.104 Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB10112 70 Persian ای نادر محمد نادر چند کرور ناس را خون ریخت تا انگه اقلیم خاکی و کشور ترابی O Muhammad Nádir! Nádir shed the blood of multitudes until at length this earthly realm and dominion of dust [3.5s] MAS5.270 Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB10438 60 Persian ای بنده یزدان بهرام مشهور بهره ای از عالم سرور نبرد در پی گور افتاد تا اسیر O servant of God! The renowned Bahram gained no portion from the realm of joy; pursuing the wild ass, he became captive [3.5s] MKT6.004b Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
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 - -
ABU0749 Public address given on 1912-06-11 400 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The Man must be lofty in endeavor. He must seek to become heavenly and spiritual LOG#2113x, PUP#066 (p.186-187), SW_v04#06 p.101 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Work as worship - -
AB08233 100 Persian ای منجذب نفحات الله هر انسان دهقانست یکی کشتش صناعت است و دیگری کشتش تجارتست O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Every person is a farmer. One sows the seeds of Industry MMK3#077 p.051, PYB#169 p.04 DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.158, BLO_PN#007 Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Work as worship - -
AB05100 150 Persian ای بنده صادق حق آنچه نگاشتی و در ضمیر داشتی معلوم و واضح گردید الحمد لله گواه O true servant of the Truth! That which thou didst write and harbor in thy heart hath become known and evident. Praise be to God, the Witness [3.5s] YARP2.126 p.146, PPAR.144 Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Work as worship - -
AB09242 80 Persian ای بنده حق در صنعت تا توانی دقت نما تا در نهایت لطافت و اتقان رسد چه که کمال O servant of the Truth! In craftsmanship, exert all possible care, that thy work may attain the utmost refinement and perfection [3.5s] INBA21:196b (246b) Excellence; distinction; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession; Work as worship - -
AB01443 330 mixed ایها الفرع الرفیع من السدره المبارکه مدتیست که آن جناب وارد ارض شین گشته اید و O noble branch of the blessed Lote-Tree! For some time now thou hast arrived in the land of China [3.5s] INBA87:283, INBA52:287b Work as worship - -
AB07974 100 Persian ای بنده مقرب درگاه الهی از قرار معلوم ابوی مرحوم جناب آقا محمد رضا از دار دنیا O thou servant who art near to the Divine Threshold! According to what hath become known, thy late father, Jináb-i-Áqá Muhammad-Ridá, from this earthly world [3.5s] MMK6#095 Work as worship - -
ABU1541 Words spoken on 1915-09-11 in Haifa 200 Persian چقدر خوب است که ایام انسان در سبیل الهی بگذرد. جمیع اوقاتش، جمیع افکارش در سبیل الهی صرف شود How excellent it is that the days of man should pass in the path of God, that all his moments and all his thoughts should be expended in the Divine path [3.5s] ZSM.1915-09-11 Imam Husayn; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Words vs deeds; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
AB12449 130 Persian ای سه نفس مقرب درگاه کبریاء آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید حق با شماست O three souls drawn nigh unto the threshold of the All-Glorious! That which ye had written was perused. The truth lieth with you [3.5s] INBA85:511a BRL_DAK#1047 Words vs deeds; Work as worship - -
ABU0155 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-16 1030 Here is the Holy Land. It is a very good place. From all parts of the world people desire to come here... When I associate with pure and sanctified souls, my fatigue passes away PN_1919 p018, PN_1919 p097, LAT.018-024 Critique of Western values; culture; Education of children; moral education; Predictions and prophecies; Universality of the Cause; War and peace; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1410 Words spoken ca. Dec. 1911 230 In order to bring about a state of peace and unity three things are necessary: SW_v02#19 p.005-006 Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace; Words vs deeds - -
ABU3331 Words to Mr McCarthy, spoken on 1912-10-06 30 I am the lover of all the friends of God -- from the heart and soul I love them. This will become manifest. ECN.481+707+814 Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Words vs deeds - -
ABU0993 Words spoken ca. Feb. 1920 310 Persian Translation List; Pilgrim's Note of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Words, A محبت ، محبت ، محبت ، محبت جاذب قلوب است محبت جالب نفوس است . حتی این کرات جسیمه Love, love, love. Love attracts the hearts, love captivates the souls. Even these massive globes revolve through the power of gravity KHMT.083-084 ADMS#294 Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God; One universal law; attractive power of love; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1709 Words spoken en route in carriage in Haifa, 1915-04-25 180 These warring, Christian nations call themselves the followers of the Nazarene but do not live in accord with his teachings... Do we Bahá'ís live according to the principles of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh? We must be just. DAS.1915-04-25 Criticism and its limits; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
ABU3718 Words to Mr Schweizer, spoken on 1913-04-29 in Stuttgart 70 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 من در تو استعدادی می‌بینم که اگر قیام بر تبلیغ امر کنی چنان تأییدی یابی In you I see such ability that if you should arise to teach the Cause… The Revelation of Baha'u'llah is for action; peruse The Hidden Words and see what He has said therein BDA2.270 MHMD2.353-354 Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2029 140 It is wonderful, priceless boon to be a vessel carrying food from God. It cannot be bought with gold. The first condition of a religious teacher LOG#1998x, SW_v14#02 p.060 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; High station of teachers of the Cause; Pure intentions in teaching the Cause; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2810 Words spoken ca. 1911 in London 70 To know the Truth, to have attained knowledge, is good, but it is only the first step, it is not enough. The only thing that avails for the soul's growth, is to live the truth. SAS.093 Knowledge; recognition of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2938 Words spoken on 1914-07-08 in Akka 60 Man must be freed from every material tie... Praising one's self is the sign of selfishness. Commanding others is not the passport to the realm of spiritual progress DAS.1914-07-08, SW_v07#18 p.185x, SW_v14#06 p.165x Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Words vs deeds - -
AB04383 170 mixed ای ذاکر متذکر مواعظ و نصائح گهی بگفتار باشد و گهی برفتار و کردار و نفحات اسرار O thou who rememberest the exhortations and counsels, whether through words or through deeds and conduct, and the fragrances of divine mysteries [3.5s] MKT6.124, AHB.106BE #05 p.02, BSHN.140.236, BSHN.144.236, MHT2.116 Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Words vs deeds - -
AB01068 380 Persian Translation List ای رفیق مهربان نامه که بتاریخ ۲۲ آپریل ۱۹۱۹ از لندن مرقوم نموده بودی رسید ولی مکتوب پیش O loving friend! Your letter dated 22 April 1919, written from London, was received, as was your previous missive [3.5s]... ...Bahaʼuʼllah and the Bab were both Iranians, and some twenty-thousand Iranians have sacrificed themselves in this path. I, too, am an Iranian AKHA_137BE #04 p.52, PYM.113-114x, KHSH12.009, MAS5.044 ADMS#065i16x Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1613 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-12 190 Persian مردم از قول حق خاضع نمیشوند ولی اگر عمل حق ببینند خاضع میشوند People do not become submissive because of virtuous dictums; but rather, when they observe righteous deeds, they grow submissive. (DAS: Generally the people are not impressed by the words of the Divine Manifestation but if they hear about His actions they will humble themselves immediately.) KHH1.212 (1.297) KHHE.310-311, DAS.1915-04-12, BSR_v13 p.100 Martyrs and martyrdom; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1244 Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London 260 Abdu'l-Bahá in London I know of your work. I think a great deal of it. I know your desire is to serve mankind, and to draw together Humanity AIL.108 Empty learning; false spirituality; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1252 Words spoken ca. Feb. 1920 250 Persian بلی چنین است این آخوند همیشه ورد زبانش یا لیتنی کنت معک فافوز فوزاًعظیما بود ولی چون خودرا در صحرای کربلا Yea, verily, such was this divine that forever upon his tongue were the words "Would that I had been with Thee, that I might have attained a most great triumph," yet when he found himself upon the plain of Karbila [3.5s] KHMT.080-081 Episodes from the early history of Islam; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2032 Words spoken ca. Dec. 1911 140 The world is wrong, just because people talk too much and do not carry out their ideals SW_v02#19 p.007, SW_v14#02 p.060-061 Fairmindedness; personal justice [insaf]; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Words vs deeds - -
ABU1667 Words spoken on 1915-07-21 in Haifa 180 Persian بهائی در هر شهری که باشد باید بافعال مشهور آفاق شود. بهائی بودن بعمل است نه بقول. اینست که می فرماید The Bahá'í, in whatsoever city he may abide, must needs become renowned throughout all horizons by his deeds. The state of being a Bahá'í is attained through action, not through words. This is what He hath decreed [3.5s] ZSM.1915-07-21 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2206 Words spoken ca. Feb. 1920 110 Persian احبا هر روز در انتظار نامه جدیدی هستند که از من به آنها برسد و پس از وصول بخوانند و در جعبه های خود بگذارند The beloved ones await, day after day, a fresh epistle that shall reach them from Me, that they may peruse it upon its arrival and place it within their treasured boxes [3.5s] KHMT.072 Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Words vs deeds - -
AB02647 230 mixed ای ادیب دبستان جمیع اهل زمین طفلان مهانند و فرزندان نادان سبق خوان پس در O thou learned one in the school! All the inhabitants of the earth are even as children, and untutored pupils who must learn their lessons [3.5s] INBA87:048, INBA52:048 Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Words vs deeds - -
ABU2287 Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London 110 Abdu'l-Bahá in London You must strive. A child does not know, in learning he obtains knowledge. Search for Truth. There are three kinds of Faith AIL.064, SW_v20#10 p.293x, SAS.093-094 Degrees of faith; certitude; Effort; striving; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Words vs deeds - -
ABU3745 Words spoken on 1913-04-25 in Stuttgart 30 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 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 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Words vs deeds - -
AB03729 190 Persian ای عبد علی مولای خویش را ملاحظه نما که در سبیل جمال قدم چه جانفشانی نمود و O 'Abd-'Alí, behold thy Master and witness what sacrifice He rendered in the path of the Ancient Beauty [3.5s] PYB#175 p.04 Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Words vs deeds - -
AB10188 70 Arabic Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha ایتها الورده المتفتحه فی جنه الابهی انی قرات تحریرک البدیع الانشاء الدال علی O thou opened rose in the garden of El-ABHA! I have perused thy excellently worded letter showing what is moving in thy heart BRL_DAK#0678 TAB.085 Words vs deeds - -
AB04144 180 Arabic ایتها المقبله الی ملکوت الله اعلمی ان الکلمه عباره عن المعانی الکلیه الالهیه O thou who art turned towards the Kingdom of God, know thou that the Word is an expression of the universal divine meanings [3.5s] MMK3#126 p.088, YMM.385x God's oneness [ahadiyyih and wahidiyyih]; Word of God the cause of creation - -
AB00289 700 mixed ایها الفاضل الجلیل انی اتضرع الی الملکوت الاعلی و اتشبث بذیل الکبریاء ان O distinguished and noble one! I supplicate unto the Kingdom on high and cling to the hem of divine grandeur that [3.5s] MKT3.244, MNMK#031 p.115 Word of God is its own standard; Empty learning; false spirituality; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU3316 Words spoken at Hearst estate in Pleasanton, 1912-10-13 30 Persian Mahmúd's Diary هر امر عمومی الهی است و هر امر خصوصی بشری لهذا خدمات و زحمات نفوس اگر مفید بحال عموم Every universal matter is from God; and limitations are from man. BDA1.309.07 MHMD1.326 Word of God and human limitations; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The ephemeral and the eternal; Universality of the Cause - -
ABU2280 Words to some pilgrims, spoken on 1914-02-23 110 Tell me, what voice is heard in thy city? Is it the voice of an earthly singer or the voice of the Cause of God?... The charm and beauty of the voice of Truth attract the hearts and spiritualize the thoughts DAS.1914-02-23 Word of God and human limitations; Music and singing; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; The power of words; of speech - -
AB06359 130 mixed Light of the World ای مومن بجمال قدم حضرت احدیت و سلطان ربوبیت بر عرش عظمت استقرار یافت و بجمیع O thou who hast truly believed in the Ancient Beauty! The King of eternal glory, the sovereign Lord, hath been established upon the throne of grandeur NURA#44, MMK4#114 p.123 LOTW#44 Word of God and human limitations; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Names and attributes of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
AB02422 250 Persian ای یار عزیز من نامه شما رسید و از مضمون نهایت سرور حاصل گردید فی الحقیقه مرا O dearly cherished friend! Your letter was received and from its contents the utmost joy was obtained. Verily [3.5s] MMK5#041 p.040 Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Wisdom [hikmat] - -

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