search results for 'ABU'

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

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

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; transcending the material condition

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

Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy

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

Mahmúd's Diary

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

all things are in motion; kinds of motion; degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence

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

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Although the body was weak and not fitted to undergo the vicissitudes of crossing the Atlantic

PUP#091 (p.263-264)

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

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

ABU1600

Words spoken at Mrs Jack's Unity Meeting, 1911-09-22

190

Abdu'l-Bahá in London

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

East and West; communication between East and West; power of love; praise of Western values; culture; unity; oneness of humanity

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

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

Mahmúd's Diary

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

critique of Western values; culture; independent investigation of truth; reality; love and unity; materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

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

ABU3317

Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-11

Mahmúd's Diary

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

Translation List; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

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

call to action; greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Shrines and Holy places; suffering; rejection of Christ

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

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

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

greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; material and spiritual existence; two books; rejection, opposition and persecution; spiritual transformation; unity; oneness of humanity

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; the cross and the trinity; the divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit

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

Mahmúd's Diary

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

health and healing; material and spiritual healing; progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

ABU0059

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-08

1480

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

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

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

educational curricula; education of children; moral education; excellence; distinction; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator

ABU0202

Words spoken to Persian Baha'is at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-04

900

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 [2002]

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

Paris Talks

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

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

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

ABU1596

no title

190

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

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

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)

equality of men and women; role and station of women; unity in diversity

ABU1753

Words spoken on 1915-10-21 in Akka

170

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

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

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

ABU1381

no title

230

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

ABU3257

no title

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

Paris Talks

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

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

ABU3263

Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908

Daily Lessons Received at Akka

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

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; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2290

no title

110

Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy

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

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

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

Christ; Christianity; miracles and their interpretation; quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight

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; 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; steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0043

Public address given on 1912-08-17

1660

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Are you all well and happy? This is a delightful spot; the scenery is beautiful

PUP#092 (p.264-270), SW_v08#07 p.076-080

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

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