search results for 'ABU'

high station of the true believer; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; spiritual transformation; suffering and imprisonment; teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0545

no title

500

اینکه این روز نامه از جهت جامعه بحث میکرد اما

Whereas in this day the discourse concerned the community [3.5s]

NJB_v15#09 p.280

ABU3417

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

Where there is contention, there cannot be the highest conception of truth. We must have sympathy for all beings, and to have real sympathy means to feel with others in their higher aims and ideals.

AELT.128

consorting with all; being kind; loving to all

ABU3640

Words to Sutherland Maxwell in 1909

Where is He?... Everywhere is nowhere.

BW_v12p658

God as personal vs. impersonal reality; knowledge; recognition of God; Manifestation of God as mediator

ABU1268

Words spoken ca. 1904

250

Memories of Nine Years in Akka

هر وقت دیدید کسی بقدر سر سوزنی از جاده مستقیم امرالله انحراف جست و به عنوان عبادت

Whenever you see anyone who deviates to the extent of a needle's eye from the straight path of the Cause of God... In this Faith there are no hidden mysteries or esoteric allusions.

KNSA.203-204

MNYA.283

avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture

ABU2617

Words to Mrs. Henlay, spoken on 1913-02-18

Whenever you feel depressed, go alone into the secret chamber, read one of the Hidden Words and with the utmost supplication

DAS.1913-02-18

divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; importance of prayer; prayer for spiritual recognition; spiritual transformation

ABU3321

Words to a Rabbi, spoken on 1912-11-09

Mahmúd's Diary

هر گاه این امم رؤسای یکدیگر را به عزت یاد نمایند جمیع ذلتها و جدالها از میان برخیزد بجای نفرت الفت و بجای عداوت و بیگانگی محب و یگانگی حاصل شود مقصد من اینست

Whenever these people mention each other's leaders with due reverence then all sufferings and contentions shall cease

BDA1.362.04

MHMD1.381

call to unity; prohibition of disunity; consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; oneness; unity of religion

ABU1169

Words spoken on 1913-01-18 in London

270

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

قبل از ظهور موعود چگونه خلق حالت طلب و انتظار داشتند و بدرگاه پروردگار دعا و تضرع

Whenever the promised Manifestations had yet to appear, the masses sought after them desperately and eagerly awaited their appearance

BDA2.090

MHMD2.108-109

greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; growth of the Cause; prophecy and fulfillment; rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0046

Address at weekly meeting, 15 Rue de Greuze in Paris, 1913-02-14

1600

Whenever the Holy Manifestations of God appear in this world they establish their validity with certain proofs. One of their proofs is the prophecies

DAS.1913-02-14, BSTW#147

miracles and their interpretation; power of the Manifestation of God; proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; proofs of the Manifestations of God; prophecy and fulfillment; suffering and imprisonment; teachings as spirit of the age; universal peace; world unity

ABU0759

Words to Sigurd Russell et al, spoken on 1904-04-13

390

Whenever the heart is happy, the atmosphere is good, no matter what or where the place may be.

PN_1904 p019, PN_1904 p030

consolation and comfort; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; spiritual transformation; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0331

Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-27

700

Whenever during His lifetime the Blessed Perfection desired to signalize anyone with His special favor, He encouraged him to go forth and teach the Cause of God.

DAS.1914-06-27, SW_v13#07 p.185-186x

autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; high station of teachers of the Cause; service to others; to the Cause of God; spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU1313

Words spoken on 1912-12-17 in London

240

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

همیشه در مقابل انبیا خلق می‌گفتند که بر حسب افکار و آمال خود بکیف مشغول بودیم

Whenever a prophet would appear, people would say to them, 'We were enjoying ourselves in accordance with our own thoughts and desires…' … In the world of humanity, love is a manifestation of the splendour of God

BDA2.028

MHMD2.032, BW_v13p1187x, VLAB.124x

call to action; love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; outward and inward meanings; suffering and imprisonment; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2760

Words spoken on 1914-05-31 in Tiberias

Whenever a believer dies and leaves behind debt, the friends of God must exert themselves to pay it off. If he had left some property or real estate they may dispose of it

DAS.1914-05-31

business; financial; property matters; charitable associations; humanitarian activities; conduct in finance and business; service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU0638

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-09

450

When you, who are the believers of God, gather together in a meeting, let all your conversation be about the Cause. Review the proofs that uphold it

DAS.1915-03-09

He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Muhammad; Islam; rejection of Muhammad; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; study; deepening; suffering; rejection of Christ; suffering and imprisonment

ABU3720

Words spoken on 1913-06-09 in Paris

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

چون توجّه بملکوت ابهی نمائید و بر خدمت امراللّٰه بر خیزید هر روز تأییدی جدید یابید

When you turn towards the Abha Kingdom and arise to serve the Cause of God, you will be granted a fresh confirmation day after day

BDA2.343

MHMD2.455-456

divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU3390

Words to the secretary of Sepahdar Azam, spoken on 1913-04-20

When you return to Persia, give my greeting to the green mountains and rolling valleys, to the singing nightingales and the cooling springs, to the fragrant rose-gardens and the fresh breeze of Persia. I love them all. Remember me to them.

DAS.1913-04-20

ABU2356

Words to a woman from Holland, spoken on 1913-01-19

100

When you return to Holland, summon the people to the Kingdom of God and cry out: Glad tidings! Glad tidings! The Sun of Reality hath dawned

DAS.1913-01-19

call to action; the concourse on high

ABU1209

Words to Mr Remey and Mr Latimer, spoken on 1914-10-15

260

ای را بدانید که هر کسی در آمریکا به اسم من بخواهد پول جمع کند ابدا تعلقی به ما ندارد

When you return to America say to all the believers in my behalf that whenever a person comes to that country

KHH1.112 (1.157)

KHHE.171-172fn, DAS.1914-10-15, SW_v07#13 p.122, PN_1914 p085

characteristics and conduct of true believers; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; service to others; to the Cause of God; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU3401

Words to Rev. Allen, spoken around 1909-04-12

When you remove the causes thereof. These causes are racial, patriotic and religious bias or prejudice. This bias will be removed, and when it is removed, people will live in friendliness, kindness and love which will bring forth unity.

PN_1909 p085

call to unity; prohibition of disunity; consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; race unity; racial issues; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU3378

Words to Mr M in 1912

When you pray you must not think of your aching body, nor of the birds outside the window, nor of the cracks in the wall.. When you wish to pray you must first know that you are standing in the presence of the Almighty.

VLAB.132

mindfulness; concentration; focus; presence of; reunion with God; the state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

ABU1925

Words spoken on 1913-05-09 in Paris

150

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

وقتی با بیدینها صحبت میکنید از مضرات و مفاسد عالم طبیعت آنها را آگاه نمائید

When you converse with those who are not religious, alert them to the detriments and corruptive influences of the world of nature

BDA2.292

MHMD2.385-386

heedlessness and ignorance of the people; light and darkness; material and spiritual existence; two books; teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2071

Words spoken on 1913-05-26 in Paris

130

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

وقتی از نیویورک بلندن میآمدیم دستهٴ موزیک در کشتی هر روز صبح و عصر مشغول نواختن

When we were travelling from New York to London, an orchestra played music on the ship every morning and afternoon

BDA2.319

MHMD2.423-424

material and spiritual existence; two books; music and singing; spiritual transformation

ABU2051

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-06-26

130

در آنجا [ماردین] بودیم، روزی که حرکت کردیم شخصی آمد و داد و فریاد می زد که من دیشب باطمینان

When We were there [in Mardin], on the day We set forth upon Our journey, a certain man came, crying aloud that he had in truth beheld the night before [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-06-26

power of the Manifestation of God; stories; anecdotes

ABU1352

Words spoken on 1913-08-22 in Ramleh

240

When we were living in Adrianople there was a Baktashi who lived close by us. Professionally he was a wood-chopper, socially he was a wit.

DAS.1913-08-22, ABIE.217, BLO_PN#007, STAB#033

banishment to; life in Adrianople; humor; jokes; stories; anecdotes; work as worship

ABU1765

Words to Remey, Latimer, et al, spoken on 1914-10-16

170

When we were in Salmani-Pak, an Indian prince, Iqbalu'd-Dawlih, accompanied by one student, came there. There were between thirty and forty souls with Bahá'u'lláh.

DAS.1914-10-16, PN_1914 p093

business; financial; property matters; stories; anecdotes

ABU2737

Words spoken on 1913-08-13 in Ramleh

When we were in in Bagdad, there was a very prominent man who used to come often to see Bahá'u'lláh. He sat in His Presence with the greatest respect, and listened to the utterances

DAS.1913-08-13, ABIE.184, BLO_PN#007, STAB#083

humor; jokes; stories; anecdotes

ABU0959

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-14

320

When we were in Baghdad there was amongst the believers a young man by the name Jinab-i-Munib. He was one of the most spiritual youths that I have known in the Bahá'í revelation.

DAS.1915-03-14

banishment to; life in 'Akka; characteristics and conduct of true believers; eulogies; reminiscences; expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; martyrs and martyrdom; radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance

ABU0620

Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1914-12-01

460

When we were in Baghdad several believers including myself started with a large caravan for Kazemayn. Each one of us was riding on a fine horse.

DAS.1914-12-01

humor; jokes; sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; stories; anecdotes

ABU2018

Words to Edward Getsinger, spoken on 1913-11-11

140

When we were in Bagdad, Constantinople and Adrianople, we were bothered to death by these insects--fleas, mosquitoes and bed-bugs.

DAS.1913-11-11

stories; anecdotes

ABU1269

Words spoken on 1913-08-05 in Ramleh

250

When we were imprisoned in the military barracks of Acca there was a small primitive bath

DAS.1913-08-05, SW_v08#13 p.174, ABIE.160, BLO_PN#007

banishment to; life in 'Akka; business; financial; property matters

ABU0372

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-05-05

650

When we were exiled again from Baghdad, in our company there was a Bahá'í by the name of Mirza Ahmad Kashani. He accompanied Bahá'u'lláh to Constantinople

DAS.1913-05-05

autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; banishment to; life in Adrianople; humor; jokes; stories; anecdotes; suffering and imprisonment

ABU0627

Public address given on 1912-04-30

460

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

When we view the world of creation, we find that all living things may be classified under two aspects

BDA1.062n

PUP#028 (p.067-069), SW_v03#04 p.009-010

TaliaSafa, New Creation

degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; love of God; man's distinction from the animal; prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; race unity; racial issues; unity; oneness of humanity; unity in diversity

MHMD1.070

ABU1015

no title

310

Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy

When we read ancient history, the history of the middle ages and the history of contemporaneous times, we realize how little... Search untiringly for truth

BSC.449 #818, ADP.067-068

corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; light and darkness; teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0900

Address to a group of Bahá'í women at Hotel La Salle in Chicago, 1912-05-02

340

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

When we look upon the kingdoms of creation below man, we find three forms or planes of existence

PUP#033 (p.077-078), SW_v03#04 p.014-015, PN_1912 p084

education and the development of capacity; evolution; human evolution; Manifestation of God as sun; need for an educator; power of the Manifestation of God; station of the Manifestation of God

ABU2099

Words spoken on 1913-08-08 in Ramleh

130

When we left Bagdad, a Darvish came to me and begged to be a member of the party. I told him the trip would be most difficult.

DAS.1913-08-08, ABIE.169, BLO_PN#007, STAB#084

banishment to; life in Adrianople; banishment to; life in Constantinople; humor; jokes; stories; anecdotes

ABU0016

Public address to International Peace Forum, spoken on 1912-05-12

2200

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

چون نظر بتاریخ میکنیم ملاحظه مینماایم که از اول عالم الی زماننا هذا بین بشر

When we glance at history, we find that from the beginning up to the present

BRL_DAK#0637, KHF.073, KHAB.264 (274), KHTB2.060, BDA1.083.09

LOG#1418x, PUP#047 (p.116-122), BSC.311 #630, FWU.022, SW_v03#09 p.012-016, SW_v05#09 p.131-135, SW_v15#01 p.023, SW_v19#05 p.143, MHMD1.092-098

call to action; justice and wrath of God; oneness; unity of religion; suffering and imprisonment; teaching the Cause; call to teach; unity; oneness of humanity; unity in diversity; war and peace

ABU3215

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

Ten Days in the Light of Akka

When we give the Message, we develop ourselves. Our own heart is opened when we teach the heart of the listener. The more we give, the more we get.

TDLA.015, BLO_PN#104

spiritual transformation; teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0916

Words spoken on 1914-10-13 ? in Haifa

330

حضرات اطمینان دارند اوایل که ما آمدیم بعکا وارد شدیم کاری کرده بودیم که همه اطمینان

When we first came to ‘Akka, we behaved in such wise that everyone trusted us. There was a certain Qasim of Nayriz who was very weak.

KHH1.111-112 (1.156-157)

KHHE.169-170, STAB#015

honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; stories; anecdotes

ABU3675

Words spoken on 1913-03-01 in Paris

240

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

چون بتاریخ ملّت و حکومت فرانسه نظر شود مبرهن گردد که علّت بیدینی نفوس و بیزاری این دولت و ملّت

When we consider the history of the people and government of France, it becomes clear that the reason for their irreligion

BDA2.162-163

MHMD2.204-205

blind imitation [taqlid]; changing and unchanging parts of religion; corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; priestcraft

ABU0122

Public address given on 1912-05-02

1120

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

When we carefully investigate the kingdoms of existence and observe the phenomena of the universe

ABB.062

PUP#035 (p.079-083), SW_v03#04 p.015-017

man's distinction from the animal; materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; power of the mind over nature; proofs for the existence of God; things are known by their opposites

ABU3024

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

وقتی که ما آمدیم عکا زحمت های شدیدی داشت آما چقدر خوب بود

When We came to 'Akká, grievous were the hardships, yet how glorious it was! [3.5s]

KHH2.240

banishment to; life in 'Akka; degrees of faith; certitude; spiritual transformation; suffering and imprisonment; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU1417

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken in March 1901

230

When we arrived in Acca it was found there were not enough rooms in the barracks to

SW_v08#13 p.172

banishment to; life in 'Akka; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; importance of reading the Sacred Writings; suffering and imprisonment

ABU0847

Words spoken on 1913-07-17 in Ismailia

360

When two years had passed a regiment of soldiers was assigned to Acca. Of course there was only once place

DAS.1913-07-17, SW_v08#13 p.173-174, ABIE.078, BLO_PN#007

autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; stories; anecdotes; suffering and imprisonment

ABU0390

Words to Lua Getsinger, spoken on 1913-11-10

630

When thou dost enter a city in India, associate with the people in the beginning as a tourist, as a person interested in India

DAS.1913-11-10

constitutional revolution in Iran; greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; methods of teaching the Cause; rejection, opposition and persecution; teaching the Cause; call to teach; unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0740

Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-22

400

When this blessed Cause was manifested in Persia, some of the divines and famous learned men became believers and were martyred.

PN_1901 p076, BLO_PN#109

banishment to; life in 'Akka; banishment to; life in Adrianople; banishment to; life in Baghdad; banishment to; life in Constantinople; prophecy and fulfillment; rejection, opposition and persecution; suffering and imprisonment; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0643

Words spoken on 1915-07-25 in Haifa

450

وقتی که ما را به حیفا آوردند به یک اطاق کوچکی بردند. بعد در قایق بادی کوچکی به عکا بردند

When they brought Us unto Haifa, they led Us unto a small chamber. Thereafter did they convey Us in a small vessel unto 'Akká [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-25

banishment to; life in 'Akka; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Imam Husayn; martyrs and martyrdom; steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU2301

Words spoken on 1914-01-13

110

When these institutions, colleges, hospital, hospice and establishments for the incurables

LOG#2055x, DAS.1914-01-13, SW_v05#05 p.071, BW_v01p061

charitable associations; humanitarian activities; harmony of science and religion; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; unity in diversity

ABU1178

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

270

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

DAS.1914-11-18

predictions and prophecies; prophecy and fulfillment; rejection of Muhammad; unity; oneness of humanity; war and peace

ABU3703

Words spoken on 1913-01-31 in Paris

100

Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

وقتیکه صدر اعظم بقم رفت و غلما را بعزّت و ناز وارد طهران نمود

When the Prime Minister of Persia went to Qum, and thence conducted certain divines to Tehran while lavishing them with reverence

BDA2.114

MHMD2.141

predictions and prophecies; rejection, opposition and persecution

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