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ABU2363 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken around 1909-02-22 100 To remove any source of differentiation, the believers must know that the Blessed Bab was giving the glad tidings of the coming of the Blessed Perfection PN_unsorted p152, AKL.002 development of capacity and readiness; station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; twin Manifestations - -
ABU3253 Words spoken on 1912-06-12 in New York 40 To pray is not to read Psalms. To pray is to trust in God, and to be submissive in all things to Him... Strong ships are not conquered by the sea,--they ride the waves. SW_v08#03 p.038, DJT.305, FDA.028, ABCC.214, VLAB.115-116, BLO_PN#027 acquiescence and resignation; contentment; quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU1105 Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London 290 Abdu'l-Bahá in London To most men who have not heard the message of this teaching, religion seems an outward form, a pretence AIL.056 alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; changing and unchanging parts of religion; characteristics and conduct of true believers; empty learning; false spirituality; oneness; unity of religion; progressive revelation; renewal of religion - -
ABU2923 Words to Mr. Remey, spoken on 1912-04-20 60 to many people the great Pyramid was the most to be admired structure in Egypt, but to him it had always produced an unpleasing impression, for it recalled to his mind the intense suffering of the thousands of slaves PN_1912 p060 historical episodes and the lessons of the past; soul is the essential reality of man; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU3094 Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London 50 Abdu'l-Bahá in London To man, the Essence of God is incomprehensible, so also are the worlds beyond this, and their condition AIL.066 limits of the intellect; Manifestation of God as mediator; Manifestation of God as mirror; transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU1013 Words compiled by Isabella Brittingham, spoken in 1903 310 To live the life. To be no cause of grief to anyone. To be kind to all people and to love them with a pure spirit... To be silent concerning the faults of others TOR.168-170, ABTM.072-073, BNE.083x, BSTW#036, BSTW#390 characteristics and conduct of true believers; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; humility; meekness; lowliness; lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; service to others; to the Cause of God; teaching the Cause; call to teach; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; wisdom [hikmat] - -
ABU0050 Words to Anton Haddad ca. 1900 1590 To live in peace, love, union and agreement, and to overlook the faults and defects of others... BSTW#037 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; methods of teaching the Cause; religion as source of love and unity; spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; unity in diversity; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
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; words vs deeds - -
ABU2684 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 80 Daily Lessons Received at Akka To have it (the Mashrak-el-Azkar) built is most important. Some material things have spiritual effect SW_v06#07 p.053, SW_v06#17 p.134, SW_v07#07 p.058+060, BW_v01p060-061, DLA.014, BNE.188, BLO_PN#026 connection between material and spiritual worlds; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; importance of community building - -
ABU3590 Words spoken at Grand Hotel in Vienna, 1913-04-23 10 To enter in the Kingdom of God is the greatest and most important duty. DAS.1913-04-23 the Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU0217 no title 880 To begin, let it be understood that the Prophets or Messengers of God are holy souls sent by Him to lead us to a knowledge of God and establish laws BSTW#138 Adam; Adam and Eve; evolution; human evolution; imagery in the Qur'an; interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; material and spiritual existence; two books; symbolism; two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU2235 Words to people invited for lunch, spoken on 1912-09-02 110 Mahmúd's Diary شکر نعمآء الهیه هنگام سختی و زحمت لازم زیرا در بحبوبهٴ نعمت هر نفسی میتواند شاکر باشد حکایتیست که سلطان محمود خربزه ئی را برید To be grateful for the blessings of God in time of want and trouble is necessary BDA1.222.04 MHMD1.238, STAB#019 forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; stories; anecdotes; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; thankfulness; gratitude - -
ABU2580 Words spoken ca. 1919 80 حمام در حقیقت نعمت بزرگی است در رومیلی در تمام خانهها حمام و آب موجود بود To bathe oneself is a great bounty. Near the army barracks in ‘Akka there existed a public bath which was in a state of ruin YIK.298-299, ZIAB2.133 STOB.049-050 #057 autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; banishment to; life in 'Akka; business; financial; property matters; cleanliness and refinement; personal instructions - -
ABU2250 Words to Prof. Enayat Khan and others, spoken on 1913-05-29 110 To attain to Nirvana means to reach to perfection. This is made possible through the bestowals of God.... DAS.1913-05-29 being a source of light; guidance; Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; fulfillment of true potential; spiritual transformation - -
ABU0887 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 340 طهران بسیار مغشوش است واقعا مرحوم مظفرالدینشاه در باره رعایای خود ابدا کوتاهی نکرد Tihran is in great agitation. In truth, the late Muzaffari'd-Din Shah did all he could for his subjects. But it would have been better to first educate the people of Iran KHH1.035-036 (1.050-051) KHHE.067-068, STAB#014 constitutional revolution in Iran; critique of Western values; culture; materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; non-participation in politics; true liberty; freedom - -
ABU1778 Words spoken on 1914-06-01 in Tiberias 170 Thy present condition is transitory... Dissatisfaction with one's self is a sign of progress. The soul who is satisfied with himself is the manifestation of Satan DAS.1914-06-01, SW_v07#18 p.184-185x, BNE.084x perfection; imperfection of nature; self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; spiritual transformation; transcendence; unknowability of God - -
ABU0588 Address to the Baha'is at banquet, Great Northern Hotel in New York, 1912-11-23 480 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The Throughout the world there are innumerable meetings and assemblages, more or less important PUP#132 (p.447-448) divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; service to others; to the Cause of God; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; unity in diversity; universality of the Cause - -
ABU0593 Words spoken on 1915-09-09 in Haifa 470 در سفر امریکا همیشه ذکر و فکر من روضهٴ مبارکه بود و این شعر سعدی را می خواندمآخر ای کعبهٴ مقصود کجا افتادی Throughout my journey in America, my thoughts and remembrance ever dwelt upon the Sacred Shrine, and I would recite these words of Sa'di: "O Ka'bih of my heart's desire, where art thou situated?" [3.5s] ZSM.1915-09-09 humor; jokes; rational arguments; teaching the Cause; call to teach; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU2981 Words spoken in Washington, 1912-05-08 50 Mahmúd's Diary بسبب ندانستن آنگونه معانی همیشه ملل از مظاهر فیوضات علة العلل محتجب می گشتند Through their ignorance of these meanings people have always remained veiled BDA1.077.x MHMD1.086 literal interpretation; material and spiritual existence; two books; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; symbolism - -
ABU0917 Words spoken ca. 1915 330 خداوند بلسان مظهر وحی خود فرموده " یا ابن الروح احب الاشیاٌ عندی الانصاف Through the tongue of His Manifestation, God has revealed: “O Son of Spirit! The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice..." ...people that investigate claims for themselves learn the fundamental truth. We walk in a path that has no interest in other people's affairs. KHH1.289-290 (1.402-404) KHHE.416-418 corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; independent investigation of truth; reality; martyrs and martyrdom - -
ABU1172 Words spoken on 1915-03-26 in Abu Sinan 270 مظاهر مقدسه الهی بقوه ملکوتی نفوس بشری را Through the power of the Kingdom, human beings are saved from the grip of nature by the sanctified Manifestations of God and are illumined by the light of divinity. KHH1.197-198 (1.276-277) KHHE.288-289, BSR_v13 p.095 cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; heedlessness and ignorance of the people; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; transcending the material condition; two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU3110 no title 50 Through the bounty and favor of God think nothing difficult or impossible. God is so bountiful that He brings fire out from the stone; inflammable matter jets out from the interior of the earth SW_v16#04 p.473 divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; light and darkness; power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God - -
ABU3060 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-07 50 Through the bounty and favor of God think nothing difficult or impossible. God is so bountiful that He brings fire out from the stone PN_1904 p007, PN_1904 p039, TTAW.010, BLO_PN#102 forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU3635 Words to American pilgrims spoken around April 1907 10 Through prayer, supplication, purification of the heart and good wishes. SW_v08#04 p.045 spiritual transformation - -
ABU3750 Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said 30 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 افکار مال و منال و آمال جاه و جلال صرف اوهام است خدا محض عمران دنیا این اوهام را در سرها انداخته Thoughts of wealth and riches, as well as hopes of rank and glory, are sheer illusion. God has cast these thoughts into our minds only so that this world might prosper; apart from this, they are of no importance BDA2.360 MHMD2.479-480 greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; purpose; goal of creation; status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU3740 Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14 40 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 هر چند این جرائد اگر بیغرضانه بنویسند سبب آگاهی نفوس است ولی ما مقالاتی در جرائد ملکوت نوشتیم Though these newspapers will, if written impartially, inform the people, yet we have written articles in the newspapers of the Kingdom BDA2.139 MHMD2.172 call to action; newspapers and the media; publications; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU3158 Words spoken on 1913-01-28 in Paris 40 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 هر چند استقلال ایران را بباد دادند ولی ایران روز بروز رو بترقی است نا امید نباید بود Though the independence of Perisa has been cast to the wind, yet does it continue to progress with every passing day BDA2.110 MHMD2.136 consolation and comfort; law of transformation and change; past, present and future of Iran; predictions and prophecies - -
ABU0865 Words spoken on 1916-07-12 in Haifa 350 هر چند اساس معین است مثل اساس حضرت مسیح اما اگر کسی در میان نصاری سیر کند می بیند که Though the foundation is established, even as was the foundation laid by Jesus Christ, yet should one journey amidst the Christians, one beholdeth that [3.5s] ZSM.1916-07-12 Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; reincarnation; Theosophy - -
ABU1073 Words spoken on 1913-03-18 in Paris 70 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 اگر چه حال پاریس مخمود است ولی عاقبت باهتزاز آید زیرا شبهای بسیاری در اینجا من طلب تأیید Though Paris is today sunk in apathy, its soul will soon be stirred, for I have spent many a night here praying BDA2.187 MHMD2.238 detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; exhortations and counsels; love of God; predictions and prophecies; spiritual transformation; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2736 Words spoken on 1913-02-01 in Paris 70 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 در این مدت ولو در غرب بودم ولی همیشه رویم بسوی احبای شرق بود و تأیید ایشان را Though I have been in the West throughout this span of time, yet my face has ever been turned towards the Baha'is of the East BDA2.117 MHMD2.145 East and West; communication between East and West; growth of the Cause; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; spiritual communication; connections of the heart - -
ABU2918 Words to departing pilgrims spoken in June 1906 60 Though I had not time to answer all the letters you brought from your cities, you are the true letters that I send unto them as answer. For there are two kinds of letters PN_1906 p073, SUR.274, BLO_PN#001 outward and inward meanings - -
ABU3710 Words spoken on 1912-12-27 in London 80 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 هر چه بطرفین نصیحت شد و راه صواب نموده و بمداخلهٴ همسایه‌ها انذار گشت Though admonitions were given to both sides, though the right path was shown to them, and though they were warned about meddling from their neighbours BDA2.045 MHMD2.054 constitutional revolution in Iran; growth of the Cause; non-participation in politics; wisdom [hikmat] - -
ABU3291 Words spoken at Hearst estate in Pleasanton, 1912-10-14 30 Mahmúd's Diary ترانا یا الهی مجتمعین علی هذه المائدة شاکرین لنعمتک ناظرین الی ملکوتک Thou seest us, O my God, gathered around this table, praising Thy bounty, with our gaze set upon Thy Kingdom. AVK4.070, MAS5.256, BDA1.310.01 MHMD1.327, ABCC.308 forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; prayer to be recited at table; thankfulness; gratitude; the Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU2980 Words to a Persian student, spoken on 1914-06-24 50 Thou must strive day by day so that the fire of the Love of God may burn brighter and brighter upon the censer of thy heart DAS.1914-06-24 effort; striving; love of God; servitude; submission to God; repentance; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; study; deepening - -
ABU1924 Words to a visitor, spoken on 1913-05-21 150 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 همیشه ملتفت حال خود باش بهبین چه نقصی داری کوشِش نما تا آن را اصلاح کنی چشم انسان Thou must look to thyself and within thyself and find thine own errors and weaknesses. If thou hast any imperfection thyself, try to improve it. BDA2.310 DAS.1913-05-21, SW_v08#11 p.138, MHMD2.410-411, BSTW#338 greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; knowledge of self; spiritual transformation; suffering; rejection of Christ; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1408 Words to Mirza Ali Akbar 230 Thou hast been with me for a long time, and I have grown to love thee very much. When I love people DAS.1913-10-31, SW_v05#01 p.006-007, SW_v07#10 p.095-096 characteristics and conduct of true believers; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; exhortations and counsels; high station of teachers of the Cause; methods of teaching the Cause; teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0185 Words to Laura Dreyfus-Barney, Feb. 1914 940 Bahá'í Scriptures Thou hast asked concerning the spirit and its immortality after its departure.... As to the question concerning the soul... Be it known that to know the reality or essence of the soul of man is impossible DAS.1914-02-??, BSC.403 #740, SW_v14#01 p.011-012x, SW_v07#19 p.189-191, BSTW#381 degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; existence; immortality of the human soul; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; relationship of the soul to the body; second birth; soul; spirit after death; soul is the essential reality of man; the human soul; two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures - -
ABU1250 Conversation with Hans Springer, Haifa, 1914-06-30 250 آیا تو همیشه روی زمین سفر مینمائی در فکر آن نیستی که سفری بآسمان کنی Thou art welcome. Where didst thou come from?... Dost thou travel always on the surface of the earth? ZSM.1914-06-30 DAS.1914-06-30, SW_v07#03 p.020-022, SW_v07#18 p.178, PN_unsorted p024 Christ; Christianity; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; love of God; service to others; to the Cause of God; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; spiritual transformation; universal language - -
ABU0784 Words to Mrs C. et al, spoken on 1920-10-24 380 Thou art accepted before God. Even though you may be weak here... Never forget these days--remember them.. The cool breeze does not always blow; the rain does not always come PN_1920 p086 existence; immortality of the human soul; greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; health and healing; material and spiritual healing; power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; rejection, opposition and persecution; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1656 Words spoken ca. 1900 190 Bahá'í Scriptures Those who looked at the material body of Christ and saw Him enduring all the hardships and trials, marveled that He was the Messiah BSC.498 #959, PN_1900 p058, PN_unsorted p144 man's distinction from the animal; outward and inward meanings; physical limitations of the Manifestation of God; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0563 Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902 490 Those who lack wisdom think that the worlds of God are limited to the material universe. They deny that there are spiritual realms. AELT.187-190 connection between material and spiritual worlds; material and spiritual existence; two books; realms of being; three realms; five realms; soul; spirit after death; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU3287 Words to the friends, spoken on 1912-04-01 30 Mahmúd's Diary آنچه در زمین اسباب حمل و نقل آلات و اسباب حرب و قتال ساخته اند در هوا نیز چنان خواهند Those who have provided the means for transporting arms and ammunition and the instruments of wars and massacres on earth will do so in the air. BDA1.020.01 MHMD1.027 predictions and prophecies; present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; war and peace - -
ABU2878 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 60 Those who first arose to persecute us and plotted against us are now seeking a means for reconciliation. We have no quarrel with anyone PN_1906 p077, SUR.269, BLO_PN#001 contention and conflict; forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause - -
ABU0033 Public address given on 1912-12-04 1850 Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary نفوسی که خبر از عالم حقیقت و تتبع در کائنات ندارند اکتشاف حقایق Those who are uninformed of the world of reality, who do not comprehend the ANDA#43-44 p.161, KHTB2.333, BDA1.405.02 PUP#139 (p.462-468), BSC.292 #598, FWU.107, SW_v07#08 p.069-071+074-076, MHMD1.423-429 creation of the world; eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as educator; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; station of the Manifestation of God; the human soul - -
ABU0805 Words to Ahmad Sohrab and others, spoken on 1914-11-29 370 Those who are endued with spiritual insight see in the small chapter a typical portrayal of the present upheaval in all parts of the world DAS.1914-11-29 apocalyptic imagery; chastisement and requital; forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; interpretation of words and passages in scripture; justice and mercy; present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; war and peace - -
ABU3385 Words spoken in May 1911 in Ramleh 30 Those Prophets who are Manifestations of God, sent by God (Avatars) are of the Essence (logos) and quite untouched by the faith of disciples PN_1911 p007 essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others - -
ABU1876 Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1914-12-01 160 Those persons who are firm in the Faith during these days shine like unto the brilliant sun and are the cause of the tranquility of the hearts; but those whose hearts are not set aglow DAS.1914-12-01 detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; martyrs and martyrdom; rejection, opposition and persecution; steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2716 Words spoken on 1913-05-06 in Paris 70 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 آن نفوس پر غفلت و غرور گمان مینمودند که خود لیاقت و استحقاقی دارند غافل از اینکه Those people, filled as they are with pride and ignorance, deemed themselves to be worthy or deserving, oblivious of the fact BDA2.286 MHMD2.377 divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; humility; meekness; lowliness; power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0328 Words spoken on 1915-09-10 700 امسال سال امتحان و افتتان است از هر جهت در قرآن میفرماید This year is the year of tests and trials from every direction, as He hath revealed in the Qur'an [3.5s] NJB_v15#10 p.312 hypocrisy; oneness; unity of religion; present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; rejection, opposition and persecution; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0229 Words spoken on 1915-09-10 in Haifa 860 امسال سال امتحان و افتنان است از هر جهت. در قرآن می فرماید:" أم حسبتم ان تدخلوا الجنة و لا یأتیکم This year is a year of tests and trials from every direction. In the Qur'án He saith: "Did ye suppose ye should enter Paradise ere there come unto you..." [3.5s] ZSM.1915-09-10 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; rejection by the people of the Bayan; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; unity; oneness of humanity - -

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