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ABU0906 Words to the Seattle and Portland friends, spoken on 1912-10-21 340 Welcome, very, very welcome. These friends who have come from Seattle and Portland have taken a great deal of trouble to come here. ECN.730 greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; unity in diversity - -
ABU0907 Words to a group of believers, 1906-05-23 340 This is a plain meal, uniform and the same to all. Simplicity and plainness are good, not only in food, but even in dress SUR.263 autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; moderation; frugality; simplicity; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0908 Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-23 330 He [Sheikh ar-Ra'is] is one of the noblest men of Persia. Learned and eloquent and as a former representative of the people DAS.1914-11-24 historical episodes and the lessons of the past; justice and mercy; praise and encouragement - -
ABU0910 Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909 330 امروز کمتر متدین در میان یهود پیدا میشود زمانی در طبریه بودم ابدا بوی دین On this day scarce can be found among the Jews one truly devout. When once I sojourned in Tiberias, no trace of true religion did I perceive [3.5s] KHH2.297-299 consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; religious rituals minimized or eliminated; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0911 Words to Indian pilgrims, spoken on 1914-05-28 330 Today whosoever arises to promote the Word of God the powers of the world of existence will assist him from all directions. Teaching the Cause is the Magnet which attracts unto man Divine Confirmations DAS.1914-05-28 divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Imam Husayn; love as fire; love of God; teaching the Cause; call to teach; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0912 Words spoken on 1913-03-26 in Paris 330 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 امید است ایران هم سر وسامانی یابد صوت و صدائی پیدا کند و تأیید شدید جوید It is my hope that Persia, too, may attain order and stability, achieve renown, and be granted mighty confirmations BDA2.199-200 MHMD2.254-256 divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; law of transformation and change; mindfulness; concentration; focus; power of prayer - -
ABU0913 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-19 330 ...In future you will see far greater gatherings... Yes. What could be greater than this war?... PN_1919 p026, PN_1919 p137, LAT.030-032x, LAT.069-070x forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; interpretation of words and passages in scripture; martyrdom of the Bab; non-participation in politics; predictions and prophecies; sacred remains; burial of the Bab; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0914 Words spoken on 1913-04-17 in Budapest 330 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913; Bahá'í Sacred Writings آزادی سه قسم است یک آزادی الهی است که بذات باری مخصوص است و اواست مختار مطلق There are three types of freedom. The first is divine freedom, which is one of the inherent attributes of the Creator for He is unconstrained in His will PYB#100 p.07, MAS5.017, BDA2.243-244 MHMD2.315-316 absolute freedom; independence of God; freedom of thought and action; piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; purpose; goal of creation; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; true liberty; freedom - -
ABU0915 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 330 حضرات اسم میخواستند امر را از صفحه روزگار محو کنند کشتند و زدند و حبس کردند They wanted to obliterate the name of the Faith from the pages of history. They killed, harmed, imprisoned, exiled and did what they could KHH1.080-081 (1.113-115) KHHE.126-128 growth of the Cause; martyrdom of the Bab; rejection, opposition and persecution; suffering and imprisonment - -
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 - -
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 - -
ABU0918 no title 330 در آنجا میرزا حسن برادر میرزا آقاخان حضور مبارک عرض کرد اینها همه تسلیم اند اگر Therein did Mirza Hasan, brother of Mirza Aqa Khan, make petition before His blessed presence, saying: "All these are submissive if..." [3.5s] TZH2.094-095 - -
ABU0919 Words spoken on 1915-10-04 in Haifa 330 دیشب در عالم رؤیا جناب ملا علی اکبر را می دیدم. هیکلشان جسیم بود ولکن در عالم رویا می بینم جسیم تر و فربه تر Last night in the realm of dreams did I behold His honor Mulla Ali-Akbar. Though of stately frame was he, yet in the world of vision did I perceive him even more imposing and corpulent [3.5s] ZSM.1915-10-04 accounts of dreams and visions; eulogies; reminiscences; Hands of the Cause; martyrs and martyrdom; steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU0920 Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-10-28 330 زیارت باید در نهایت تضرع و ابتهال باشد والا زیارت نیست تماشا است اینهمه نفوس The pilgrimage to the Holy Tomb must be done with spiritual concentration, attention and humility; it must not be like the automaton pilgrimage of Mohamedans or Christians KHH1.122-123 (1.171-172) KHHE.185-186, DAS.1914-10-28 development of capacity and readiness; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; spiritual transformation; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0921 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-11 330 فی الحقیقه این مدت بیفایده گذشت باز در امریکا که بودیم مشغول بودیم How spiritual and glorious were those divine days spent amongst the believers of God in the Western world!... Truly, this period has not been productive. At least when we were in America, we were busy and constantly met with people KHH1.209-210 (1.293-295) KHHE.307-308, DAS.1915-04-11, BSR_v13 p.099 sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; service to others; to the Cause of God; suffering and imprisonment; teaching the Cause; call to teach; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha - -
ABU0922 Words spoken on 1915-03-03 in Abu Sinan 330 میرزا یحیی در هزار سوراخ پنهان شده بود امرالله بکلی از میان رفته بود Mírza Yahya [Azal] was hiding in a thousand holes causing the Faith of God to be completely lost. Two Milani youth came to Baghdad and asked about the Blessed Beauty KHH1.189-190 (1.265-267) KHHE.275-277 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis - -
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 - -
ABU0924 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-20 330 Very welcome! Are you all well? You must be very happy, very happy, very grateful, for it was very difficult for me to come and reach this part.... One act soul is preferable to a thousand inactive and useless souls BSTW#155b, ECN.144+178 detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; service to others; to the Cause of God; spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0925 Words to Mrs Moore, spoken on 1913-05-18 330 How is Green Acre? When will the season be opened? Green Acre is a most delightful spot. I enjoyed my visit to that charming place… In Green Acre you must concentrate your forces around the one all important fact--the investigation of reality. DAS.1913-05-18, SW_v08#05 p.050-051x detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; independent investigation of truth; reality; oneness; unity of religion; teaching the Cause; call to teach; unity in diversity; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0926 Words to the Baha'is from Seattle, spoken on 1912-10-24 330 All are welcome; all are very welcome! I was longing to see you very much. Praise be to God you came, and here we are meeting. MAB.082-083, ECN.838 being a source of light; guidance; divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; praise and encouragement; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0927 Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902 330 GOD has created all things wisely and with a purpose. For everything He has ordered a heaven and a hell; its heaven is its place of high degree AELT.205-207 education and the development of capacity; Manifestation of God as educator; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; need for an educator; perfection; imperfection of nature; the divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
ABU0928 Words to a French Bahá’í, spoken on 1913-05-14 330 The world of matter is full of vices and the people of these regions are engaged too much in chasing material things. They are thinking too much of money and the tinsels and playthings they can buy with it. DAS.1913-05-14 call to action; fulfillment of true potential; love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; spiritual transformation; teaching the Cause; call to teach; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU0929 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-02-02 330 The glorious maturity of this world depends upon the realization of two things: The establishment of the era of universal Peace and the discovery or appearance of the hidden science which shall renovate all the conditions of existence. DAS.1915-02-02 alchemy; the elixir; call to action; forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; teaching the Cause; call to teach; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0930 Words to Florence Johnson, spoken on 1912-08-25 330 You are very welcome. The weather is delightful. This is a lovely suburb, perfectly charming... All of these ailments will pass away and you will receive perfect physical and spiritual health… Laugh and talk, don't lament and talk. SW_v13#04 p.102x, PN_1912 p011, BSTW#345 happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Mary Magdalene; purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit - -
ABU0931 Words to Sigurd Russell et al, spoken on 1904-04-14 330 His condition, there, in the world of spirit is the same as it was here! While here, his eyes were not opened to the real spiritual light PN_1904 p020, PN_1904 p028, PN_1904 p093, BSTW#180a priestcraft; soul; spirit after death; station of the Manifestation of God; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0932 Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1914-12-08 330 Once upon a time there was a merchant in the city of Balsora DAS.1914-12-08, SW_v13#06 p.152x, STAB#007 selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0933 no title 330 My lot has ever been with those who have not the goods of this world. When we look at the poor of humanity, we behold a world of brothers. All are the sheep of God. BSTW#187 Christ; Christianity; consolation and comfort; quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU0934 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21 330 When I was in Paris, a wealthy man invited me to a restaurant to have dinner. For his sake I went. For each person's meal they charged one pound. PN_1919 p151, LAT.080-082 health and healing; material and spiritual healing; hospitality; humor; jokes; stories; anecdotes; the Kingdom of God [Malakut] - -
ABU0935 no title 330 Normal spiritual joy has a healing effect upon the body. I can conceive of no greater joy than teaching the Cause of God SW_v14#02 p.061 characteristics and conduct of true believers; happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; service to others; to the Cause of God; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; teaching the Cause; call to teach; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; words vs deeds - -
ABU0936 The Benefits of God to Man: Words spoken on 1911-10-27 in Paris 330 Paris Talks God alone ordereth all things and is all-powerful. Why then does He send trials to His servants? LOG#2041x, PT#14 p.041 spiritual transformation; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; the soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU0937 The Need for Union between the Peoples of the East and West: Words spoken on 1911-10-20 in Paris 330 Paris Talks In the past, as in the present, the Spiritual Sun of Truth has always shone from the horizon of the East PT#04 p.008 East and West; communication between East and West; progressive revelation; renewal of religion; teaching the Cause; call to teach; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0938 Words spoken on 1914-02-15 330 The schools should be free from all religious and racial prejudices.... Never let the friends be separated from other people and nations SW_v09#03 p.029-030, SW_v15#01 p.037 educational curricula; education of children; moral education; race unity; racial issues; spiritual transformation; teaching the Cause; call to teach; unity in diversity; universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0939 Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-02 330 I wanted to come from breakfast this morning but could not... One must either be a serpent or a servant, he must chose. PN_1920_heh_haifa p063 business; financial; property matters; detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; servitude; submission to God; repentance - -
ABU0940 Interview with Sir William Crookes, 97 Cadogan Gardens in London, 1913-01-18 330 People are running after dogmas... The teachings of Bahá'u'lláh are the spirit of this age; for although material civilization has advanced DAS.1913-01-18 blind imitation [taqlid]; East and West; communication between East and West; growth of the Cause; suffering; rejection of Christ; two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; war and peace - -
ABU0941 Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21 330 Wine is always a dangerous thing to take and no good effects ever come from it... Arak is a very, very dangerous drink PN_1909 p064, PN_1909D p006-007 alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; health and healing; material and spiritual healing; love of God; second birth - -
ABU0942 Words spoken on 1912-10-17 in San Francisco 330 I have been out for a walk. After speaking all morning and afternoon I was in need of fresh air. I walked for nearly an hour. Motion is very good. ECN.157+498x all things are in motion; kinds of motion; spiritual transformation; walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0943 no title 330 In Haifa there was at one time a German Consul who became Abdu'l-Baha's friend. He used to call on Abdu'l-Baha often ABIE.312, BLO_PN#007, STAB#100 pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; stories; anecdotes - -
ABU0944 Words spoken on final evening of Western trip on 1913-06-16 320 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 اعظم و اقدم امور تبلیغ امرالله است این کار مؤید است از جمیع نفوس بیشتر من Today the greatest of all affairs is to teach the Cause of God and to promote the glad-tidings of the appearance of the Lord of Hosts BDA2.352x DAS.1913-06-16, MHMD2.468x autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; teaching the Cause; call to teach; travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha; zeal and fervor in teaching the Cause - -
ABU0945 Words to the Baha'is and others, spoken on 1912-10-31 320 Mahmúd's Diary این امر در آفاق منتشر شده و بین ملل و احزاب صلح داده نفوس مختلفه This Cause has spread all over the world... Behold the creative power of Baha'u'llah!... This is the third time that I am in Chicago. BDA1.342.06 MHMD1.360-361 many are called but few are chosen; power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; unity of governments; political unity - -
ABU0946 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 320 این شخص بخیال خودش در صدد قلع و قمع شجره مبارکه بر آمده ولی خودش نمیداند که منادی امر الله This man thinks that he is uprooting the Tree of the Cause and does not see that he is promoting the Divine Faith. The Ancient Beauty has stated, “Whosoever arises to harm us is indeed a teacher of the Cause KHH1.038-039 (1.054-055) KHHE.072-073 authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; martyrs and martyrdom; rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0947 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-06-30 320 این طیور را ببینید چقدر راحتند، هیچ فکری، هیچ غمی، هیچ غصه ئی ندارند. احبای الهی که خالص و مخلص هستند Behold these birds, how tranquil they are, free from every thought, every sorrow, every grief. Such are the loved ones of God who are pure and sincere [3.5s] ZSM.1915-06-30 banishment to; life in 'Akka; banishment to; life in Adrianople; banishment to; life in Constantinople; stories; anecdotes; tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU0948 Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909 320 این قطعه زمین را که خریده بودی باید نیت خود را تغییر ندهی زیرا در این امر With respect to this plot of land which thou didst purchase, thou must not alter thy purpose, for in this matter [3.5s] KHH2.268-270 business; financial; property matters; forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God - -
ABU0949 Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909 320 این مدرسه خیلی اهمیت دارد در عالم وجود اعظم از دانائی چیزی نیست This school holdeth great import in the world of existence, for nothing is more exalted than knowledge [3.5s] KHH2.253-255 acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; educational curricula; education of children; moral education; high station of learning; knowledge; recognition of God; man's distinction from the animal; universal education - -
ABU0950 Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-17 320 We had at one time very great sufferings and persecutions. We were greatly harassed at Acca. Praise be to God that you came here in the utmost joy and happiness... A Turk came here and one of the inhabitants told him PN_1919 p023, PN_1919 p115, LAT.038-043, STAB#141 holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; martyrs and martyrdom; music and singing; rejection, opposition and persecution; spiritual communication; connections of the heart; teaching the Cause; call to teach; universal language - -
ABU0951 Words spoken on 1915-08-03 in Haifa 320 پنجاه نفر در یک طرفة العین کشته شده اند ولی نمی دانند از برای چه گرگر می روند. جناب شیخ علی اکبر قوچانی In the twinkling of an eye, fifty souls have been slain, yet they know not why they wail and lament [3.5s] ZSM.1915-08-03 martyrs and martyrdom; sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; the Word of God; influence and centrality of; transience; worthlessness of the physical world; war and peace - -
ABU0952 Words to a Persian prince, spoken on 1913-02-21 320 Mirza Taqi Khan was the ablest and most astute statesman that Persia had produced for a long time. Although he committed the greatest mistake of his life DAS.1913-02-21 forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; past, present and future of Iran; rejection, opposition and persecution; the economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving - -
ABU0953 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-05-22 320 I found the Jews very crestfallen today, because on slight excuses the government has exiled eight of their prominent leaders. The new rigorous laws of naturalization wear heavily on them. DAS.1915-05-22 Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; literal interpretation; predictions and prophecies; rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0954 Words spoken on 1915-11-13 in Haifa 320 حضرت مسیح اینها را نصیحت می کند بصلح و سکون. می فرماید: شمشیر را غلاف کن، این دول His Holiness Christ counseleth these peoples unto peace and tranquility. He saith: "Sheathe thy sword, O nations..." [3.5s] ZSM.1915-11-13 Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; suffering; rejection of Christ; war and peace; words vs deeds - -
ABU0955 Words spoken on 1915-11-25 in Haifa 320 للذاهبین الاولین من القرون لنا بصائر . در اسلاف نظر کنیم، در روش آنها، در نجاح و فلاح و موفقیت دنیویه آنها PYB#218 p.18-20x, ZSM.1915-11-25 STAB#040, STAB#045 episodes from the early history of Islam; greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; historical episodes and the lessons of the past; humility; meekness; lowliness; transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0956 Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-24 320 In this Bahá’í Dispensation the question of deeds is most important. Confession and acknowledgement do not mean faith. Faith means deeds and deeds mean faith. DAS.1913-02-24 characteristics and conduct of true believers; definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; goodly deeds; actions; love and unity; serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world - -

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