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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 - -
ABU0704 Words spoken on 1913-01-05 in London 410 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 احوالم خوب نبود محض خاطر شما بیرون آمدم ... بیانات من مثل تخم پاکی باشد که در اراضی طیبه کشته میشود I was not feeling well; I have come outside purely for your sake. And yet, tomorrow I must go to Edinburgh BDA2.059 MHMD2.071-073 greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; love of God; prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; spiritual transformation; teaching the Cause; call to teach; unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0705 The Eighth Principle—Universal Peace: Words spoken on 1911-11-29 in Paris 410 Paris Talks 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 unity; oneness of humanity; universal language; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0706 The Two Natures in Man: Words spoken on 1911-11-01 in Paris 410 Paris Talks; Bahá'í Sacred Writings شنیده ام امروز در پاریس عید است عید جمیع قدیسین چرا این ها را شماها قدیس Today is a day of rejoicing in Paris! They are celebrating the Festival of 'All Saints'. Why do you think that these people were called 'Saints'? KHAB.113 (123), KHTB1.097 PT#18 p.055 apostles; early disciples of Christ; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; spiritual transformation; the truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0707 Words spoken on 1913-05-22 in Paris 410 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 میگویند مقصود انبیا از ادعا ریاست و حکومت بوده با آنکه اساس امر الله ادعای مظاهر Such people say that the goal of the prophets has been to claim a position of earthly sovereignty and leadership for themselves BDA2.312-313 MHMD2.413-414 forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; power of the Manifestation of God; proofs of the Manifestations of God; station of the Manifestation of God; suffering and imprisonment; worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU0708 Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909 410 واقعا اگر در ادوار سابق از برای نفوس شکی و ریبی و شبهه ئی بود از این بود Verily, if in the bygone ages there lingered any doubt, uncertainty or misgiving in the hearts of men, it was for this reason [3.5s] KHH2.287-290 characteristics and conduct of true believers; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; prophecy and fulfillment; words vs deeds - -
ABU0709 Words spoken ca. 1900 410 In the Koran the following verse is revealed by God: 'Oh Mahomet no power save that of God...' There are two kinds of love... PN_1900_heh p072 forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; love of God; material and spiritual existence; two books; one universal law; attractive power of love; proofs of the Manifestations of God - -
ABU0710 Words spoken on 1914-07-11 410 I greatly hope the students are enjoying their vacation on the slope of Mount Carmel. The surrounding country is most entrancing, the sweeping panorama of land and sea DAS.1914-07-11 development of capacity and readiness; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU0711 Words to a Persian tailor, spoken on 1913-03-23 410 There are some people who study for dress, work for dress, live for dress, walk for dress, eat for dress, in brief their lives are spent for the dress, the clothes, the style, fashion and mode. DAS.1913-03-23 Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; eulogies; reminiscences; humor; jokes; pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0712 Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08 410 Divine favor, like the sun, appears from different dawning places. In the early days, the prophets were the dawning places of the divine benedictions. PN_1904 p010, PN_1904 p045, TTAW.013-015, BLO_PN#102 independent investigation of truth; reality; literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as sun; oneness; unity of religion; suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU0713 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1909-07-11 410 Tonight is a beautiful night because, Praise be to God, the believers of America and Persia are joined here at one table. This is one of the great fruits of the Word of God. PN_1909 p021, PN_1909 p057, PN_1909C p111, DJT.108-110, BLO_PN#027 autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; East and West; communication between East and West; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; rejection, opposition and persecution; the Word of God; influence and centrality of; unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0714 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 410 In America, praise be to God, the Cause has become famous and well-known. In most of the cities believers are to be found... If one should wholly abstain from meat and be contented with vegetables, it would be much better. PN_1909 p089 characteristics and conduct of true believers; consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; return of Christ; second coming of Christ; words vs deeds - -
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 - -
ABU0716 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-12 410 You must have no fear in going to Persia…. When you breathe forth the breath of the Holy Spirit from your hearts into the world... When we consider the realm of existence, we discover a great motive factor SW_v08#08 p.103x, PN_1909B p051, PN_1909C p023, PN_1909E p038, PN_unsorted p157 development of capacity and readiness; heedlessness and ignorance of the people; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; teaching the Cause; call to teach; the Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU0717 Words to Fugeta et al, spoken on 1920-01-12 410 The owner of this house was a native of Beirut. He himself used to live here. When the government gave permission for us to leave the barracks we wanted to rent a house. PN_1919 p081 autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; banishment to; life in 'Akka; characteristics and conduct of true believers; honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness - -
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 - -
ABU0719 Words spoken in Jun. 1906 410 See how Mirza Muhammad Ali has said that 'Aqa [‘Abdu'l-Bahá] has abolished and effaced the Cause of God!' By the life of God PN_1906 p042, SUR.246-247, BLO_PN#001 growth of the Cause; rejection, opposition and persecution; station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0720 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-27 410 Convey to the attendants in that Friday evening meeting my love and extend to them my longing. See what has happened to this world.... You must all do your best to increase love among the friends SW_v10#17 p.315x, PN_1919 p014, PN_1919 p194, LAT.143-145 Christ; Christianity; John the Baptist; light and darkness; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; material and spiritual existence; two books; predictions and prophecies - -
ABU0721 Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1912-04-15 410 Miscellaneous historical and doctrinal topics 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; the Kingdom of God [Malakut]; transience; worthlessness of the physical world; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0722 Words spoken on 1914-05-23 in Tiberias 410 Life, life--let us have more life! Let us have the life of the spirit, a life which is a collective center of the beneficial forces DAS.1914-05-23, SW_v07#18 p.179-180 equality of men and women; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; humility; meekness; lowliness; loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; priestcraft; purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); service to others; to the Cause of God; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0723 Words spoken in 1917 410 Why didst thou not tell me about these wonderful things when we were travelling in America? SW_v10#10 p.202-203 creation of the world; eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; spiritual transformation - -
ABU0724 Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-09-05 410 Do you like it here? Do you like the view here? ... This truth is that this place has a spiritual atmosphere... His Holiness Elijah was once in a cave near here. SW_v11#16 p.269-270, PN_1920 p030, PN_1920 p054, PN_1920 p090, PN_1920_heh p012, PN_1920_heh_haifa p013, STAB#053 detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Shrines and Holy places; stories; anecdotes; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0725 no title 410 Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy 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 - -
ABU0726 Address to Women's Freedom League, Essex Hall in London, 1913-01-02 410 Humanity is like a bird with its two wings -- the one is male, the other female.... According to the spirit of this age, women must advance... "You can kill me as son as you like but you cannot stop the emancipation of women." COMP_WOMENP#086x BRL_WOMEN#086x, COC#2177x, DWN_v5#05 p.008-009x, BNE.147-149 equality of men and women; martyrs and martyrdom; role and station of women; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn] - -
ABU0727 Words to Mirza Lotfullah, spoken on 1914-01-23 410 Now that thou hast decided to live in Aleppo, thou must act, speak and conduct thyself DAS.1914-01-23, SW_v07#17 p.168-169 characteristics and conduct of true believers; cleanliness and refinement; goodly deeds; actions; material world a reflection of the spiritual; spiritual transformation; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0728 Words spoken on 1912-12-17 in London 410 God willing! If I go to America another time I will go differently; but it is very difficult DAS.1912-12-17, SW_v03#19 p.003-004 corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; praise of Western values; culture; review of publications; teaching the Cause; call to teach; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0729 Words spoken on 1912-12-24 in London 400 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 از امریکا میایم نه ماه در صفحات امریکا بودم بهر شهری رفتم در کنائس و مجامع I have come from America. For nine months, I visited the various places of America BDA2.039 MHMD2.045-046 greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; oneness; unity of religion; teaching the Cause; call to teach; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0730 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-08-23 400 Real feasts were held during the days of the Blessed Perfection, for then we used to get up early mornings with the utmost joy DAS.1914-08-24 corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; eulogies; reminiscences; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; humor; jokes; law of fasting - -
ABU0731 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-21 400 Our feasts are very wonderful. They are unique and peerless. During the days of the Blessed Perfection we celebrated this national New year's Day with great festivities DAS.1914-03-21, PN_1914 p017 banishment to; life in 'Akka; consultation; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; importance of community building; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; teaching the Cause; call to teach; wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU0732 Words to the friends spoken around 1914 400 الحمد لله در ظل عنایت جمال قدم چنین مجالس روحانی فراهم بمشود حالا قدر این انجمنها معلوم نیست Praised be God that under the shadow of the bounties of the Ancient Beauty such heavenly gatherings are now held.... At the beginning of our arrival at ‘Akka, we had gatherings, but very secretly. KHH1.311-313 (1.434-436) KHHE.447-449 banishment to; life in 'Akka; growth of the Cause; power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; rejection, opposition and persecution; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; stories; anecdotes; suffering and imprisonment; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0733 Public address given on 1912-05-02 400 Promulgation of Universal Peace, The بسیار خوش آمدید امروز صبح بر خواستم دیدم شهر را مر گرفته صفا نگذاشته هر روز صبح I find this morning that the city is enveloped by a fog and mist. It is a good city BSB5:3-6:1 PUP#034 (p.078-079), SW_v03#04 p.015 oneness; unity of religion; rational arguments; symbolism; unity in diversity - -
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 - -
ABU0735 The Clouds That Obscure the Sun of Truth: Words spoken on 1911-10-27 in Paris 400 Paris Talks در انجیل میفرماید هر وقت حضرت مسیح میاید سوار بر ابر است جمال مبارک در تفسیر The day is fine, the air is pure, the sun shines, no mist nor cloud obscures its radiance. These brilliant rays penetrate into all parts of the city DWNP_v5#10 p.002-003, KHF.206, KHAB.098 (107), KHTB1.076 PT#12 p.034, PN_1911 p021 birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; symbolism; twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU0736 Words spoken on 1912-06-19 in New York 400 فردا من میخواهم بمونت کلر بروم امروز روز آخر است باز مراجعت خواهم کرد لهذا Tomorrow I wish to go to Montclair. Today is the last day in which we gather together with you... In former cycles no distinct Covenant has been made… AMK.261-262, AVK4.288ax COC#0224x, SW_v04#14 p.237-238, SW_v03#14 p.009-010, SW_v05#15 p.227-228, SW_v08#14 p.187-188, SW_v09#13 p.139+147, SW_v12#14 p.227-228, BSTW#052q duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; House of Justice; power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0737 Words to a friend from Scotland, spoken on 1913-05-12 400 We have many friends in Scotland, many devoted friends; amongst them is Mrs Whyte.... There are certain souls whose thirst is never allayed, while others are satisfied with one drop. DAS.1913-05-12 Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; development of capacity and readiness; East and West; communication between East and West; knowledge; recognition of God - -
ABU0738 Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris 400 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ما قرب روحانی داریم قرب و ارتباطی که آن را بُعد و انفصالی There exists between us a spiritual bond and closenes that will never be followed by remoteness and separation. Praised be God, the light of guidance is shining brightly BDA2.340-342 MHMD2.452-454 love of God; radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; spiritual communication; connections of the heart; transcending the material condition - -
ABU0739 Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909 400 همیشه انبیای الهی در صدمات و بلیات بوده اند این صدمات و بلایا در سبیل Ever have the Prophets of God been encompassed by tribulations and calamities. These afflictions and trials were in the path [3.5s] KHH2.251-253 autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; martyrs and martyrdom; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
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 - -
ABU0741 Words to Ahmad Sohrab and others, spoken on 1914-11-28 400 In this Dispensation all the ties of physical relationship are broken and should play no part in passing judgment over one's character. Not the one who is related to me but the one who doeth the will of Bahá'u'lláh is of me and related to me. DAS.1914-11-28 humility; meekness; lowliness; service to others; to the Cause of God; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0742 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-02-15 400 In Europe and America music plays an important part in the national and individual life of the nations inhabiting those regions.... Music is a divine art and capable of unlimited progress DAS.1915-02-15 autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; education of children; moral education; health and healing; material and spiritual healing; music and singing; mystical themes; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU0743 Words spoken on 1914-01-18 400 Truly I say if at every moment we praise Baha'o'llah a hundred thousand times for His bounties and gifts, we shall be unable to express adequately DAS.1914-01-18 divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; praise of Western values; culture; teaching the Cause; call to teach; thankfulness; gratitude; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0744 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 400 Ten Days in the Light of Akka Soul is the human will to live temporally. Spirit is the Divine Will to live forever. Salvation is the quickening of soul into Spirit. PN_unsorted p076, TDLA.022-024, BLO_PN#104 differences in human capacity; free will and predestination; fate; heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; knowledge; recognition of God; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; proofs of the Manifestations of God; reincarnation; soul; spirit after death; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; spiritual transformation; the human soul - -
ABU0745 no title 400 martyrs and martyrdom; unity; oneness of humanity; universal peace; world unity; words vs deeds - -
ABU0746 Words to pilgrims in June 1906 400 See, how for the sake of a trifling gain, people subject themselves to terrible difficulties and suffering and trial... When we were in Tihran, Mirza Aqa Khan of Nur was the Prime Minister PN_1906 p041, SUR.244-245, BLO_PN#001 detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; martyrs and martyrdom; sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0747 Words to E.C. Getsinger, spoken on 1900-10-03 400 Revelation 6: 'Measure of wheat for a penny.' May be fulfilled about 1335 A.H. or 1917 PN_1900 p041 interpretation of words and passages in scripture; prophecy and fulfillment; quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; recompense; reward for belief; right action; soul; spirit after death - -
ABU0748 Words spoken on 1912-10-04 in San Francisco 400 Praise be to God: The United States has in reality made extraordinary progress... It will lead other nations spiritually, for its illumination is far-reaching ... but the greatness of every country COF.035x, GPB.396x, TDH#158.5x, SW_v05#11 p.166-167, SW_v05#11 p.161, SW_v13#12 p.343x predictions and prophecies - -
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; transience; worthlessness of the physical world; work as worship - -
ABU0750 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-21 400 I desire to say farewell today as I am going to leave in a few hours. But I do not say goodby. I repeat "Au revoir". BSTW#155d, ECN.146+180 characteristics and conduct of true believers; growth of the Cause; happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; power of the Manifestation of God; spiritual transformation - -
ABU0751 Words spoken on 1912-10-25 in Sacramento 400 Sacramento is a good city. It is a well-built city. You must strive to make it a center of radiance and mercy. America is a marvellous country ECN.222 human reality created in the image of God; man's distinction from the animal; material and spiritual existence; two books; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world - -
ABU0752 no title 400 Every plan is in need of a power for its execution. Today the penetrative power in the world of existence is the confirmation of the Kingdom of Abha… Teaching the Cause of God does not depend on scientific attainment DAS.1914-10-29?, SW_v13#06 p.132 divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; the Word of God; influence and centrality of - -

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