all items, details

Love of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

قد اشرق کتاب الفجر من افق الامر و اضائت به الدیار هذا یوم فیه تنطق الاشیاء

Verily, the Book of Dawn hath risen from the horizon of My Revelation, and through It the land hath been illumined

INBA34:335a, INBA73:117, BLIB_Or15707.209, , BLIB_Or15735.351a,

AQA1#220, AQA7#325 p.004a

ADMS#008

BH08910

no title

110

Arabic

قد انزلنا الایات و اظهرنا البینات یشهد بذلک کل الاشیاء و عن ورائها قلمی الاعلی فی هذا

Verily, We have sent down the verses and manifested the clear proofs, whereunto all things bear witness, and beyond them My Most Exalted Pen in this [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15729.153a, , BLIB_Or15730.063d, , NLAI_22848:371a, BSB.Cod.arab.2644 p192ra, , MKI4522.371a,

AQA2#053 p.207

Call to action; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH08911

no title

110

Arabic

قد انزلنا الایات و انا المنزل القدیم قد اظهرنا البینات و انا المظهر العلیم

We have verily sent down the verses, for We are the Ancient Revealer. We have manifested the clear proofs, for We are the All-Knowing Manifestor [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.056a,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH08912

no title

110

Arabic

قد انزلنا الکتاب و اظهرنا البینات ولکن القوم فی ضلال مبین یسرعون الی الظلمه

We have revealed the Book and made manifest the clear evidences, yet the people remain in manifest error, hastening toward darkness [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.145b,

Call to action; Manifestation of God as sun; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08913

no title

110

Arabic

قد انزلنا الکتاب و اظهرنا ما هو المستور فی علم الله مالک الادیان انا ذکرنا

We have sent down the Book and revealed that which was hidden in the knowledge of God, the Lord of Religions. We, verily, make mention [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.021c, , BLIB_Or15734.2.083a,

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Wisdom [hikmat]

BH08914

no title

110

Arabic

قد انزلنا لک ما یفرح به قلبک و قلوب الذین اقبلوا الی اعلی المقام انه فی

We have revealed unto thee that which shall rejoice thy heart and the hearts of those who have turned towards the Most Exalted Station. Verily, it is in [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.005a, , BLIB_Or15734.2.042a,

Apocalyptic imagery; Exhortations and counsels; Power of the Manifestation of God; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08915

no title

110

Arabic

قد انشد عبد الحاضر لدی العرش ما انشاته من النظم فی ذکر هذا النظم الذی به

the servant in attendance before the Throne hath recited that which thou didst compose in verse in celebration of this Order whereby [3.5s]

INBA51:144, KB_620:137-138

NFR.184

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for assistance; intercession; Service to others; to the Cause of God

BH08916

no title

110

Arabic

قد اوتیت کل نفس کتابها ان الاشرار یقرون کتابا و الابرار هذا الکتاب المبین

Every soul hath been given its book; verily, the wicked read their book while the righteous have this Manifest Book [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.071d,

PYB#210 p.04

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08917

no title

110

Arabic

قد اوقع الله الفتن و البلایا بین الذین کفروا لیظهر ما انزله فی سوره الرئیس

God hath verily cast trials and tribulations upon those who have disbelieved, that there might be made manifest that which He revealed in the Súrih of Ra'ís [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.025d, , BLIB_Or15734.2.094b,

Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH08918

no title

110

mixed

قد بدئت بامر من الله و رجعت الیه و انه هو فی الحین ینادیک و یذکرک فی هذا السجن

It hath commenced by the command of God and returned unto Him, and verily He doth, at this moment, call thee and make mention of thee in this prison [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.019g,

AQA6#301 p.294b

Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

BH08919

no title

110

Arabic

Bahá'í Scriptures

قد بشر لسان القدم من فی العالم بظهور الاسم الاعظم و یشهد له بین الامم انه هو

Verily the Tongue of the Ancient gives glad tidings to those who are in the world concerning the appearance

BNEP.078, NJB_v12#08 p.152

SW_v08#14 p.184, SW_v11#14 p.234, BSC.255 #527, BSTW#127

Belief and denial; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Presence of; reunion with God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

BH08920

no title

110

Arabic

قد تراکمت السحاب علی وجه السما و انها لو حالت بین الشمس و اشراقها علی

The clouds have gathered upon the face of the sky, and verily, though they interpose between the sun and its radiance [3.5s]

INBA73:359, NLAI_BH1.507, NLAI_BH2.247a

Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times; Wisdom [hikmat]

BH08921

no title

110

Arabic

قد تنادی السدره انه لا اله الا انا العزیز الحکیم و تصیح الصخره انه لا اله

The Tree doth call aloud: "There is none other God but He, the Almighty, the All-Wise!" and the Rock doth cry out: "There is none other God..." [3.5s]

INBA51:119, KB_620:112-113

LHKM2.156

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH08922

no title

110

Arabic

قد حضر کتابک فی المقام الذی کان ام الکتاب عن افقه مشهودا و اخذناه بید

Thy letter hath reached this Station wherefrom the Mother Book was witnessed above its horizon, and We took it with Our hand [3.5s]

INBA48:202a, BLIB_Or15739.342,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH08923

no title

110

Arabic

قد حضر کتابک و سمعنا ما نادیت به الله من قبلک و احبائی فی هناک و اجبناکم

Thy letter hath reached Us, and We have hearkened unto what thou didst call out to God, and to My loved ones who are there, and We have answered thee [3.5s]

MJAN.041b, AYBY.074a

Call to action; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08924

no title

110

Arabic

قد حضر کتابک و عرض ما فیه العبد الحاضر لدی الوجه انا قد سمعناه

Thy letter hath reached Us, and that which was contained therein hath been presented before Our Face by the servant in Our presence. Verily, We have hearkened unto it [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.091d,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Power of the Manifestation of God; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08925

no title

110

Arabic

قد خطف البصر و خسف القمر اذ ظهر المنظر الاکبر و مالک القدر استقر علی عرش

The vision hath been seized and the moon darkened when the Most Great Spectacle appeared and the Lord of Destiny established Himself upon the throne [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.032c, , BLIB_Or15734.2.112a,

Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

BH08926

no title

110

Arabic

قد ذکر اسمک لدی العرش و نزل لک ما تفرح به قلوب اولی الالباب انه لسیف الله بین

Thy name hath been mentioned before the Throne, and there hath been sent down unto thee that which rejoiceth the hearts of them that are endued with understanding. Verily, it is the Sword of God amidst [3.5s]

RSBB.172a

Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH08927

no title

110

Arabic

قد سمع الله ندآء احبائه من الاشطار و کان طرف الله متوجها الیهم فی کل الاحوال

Verily, God hath heard the cry of His loved ones from every quarter, and His gaze hath remained fixed upon them in all conditions [3.5s]

INBA73:342a, NLAI_BH1.469, NLAI_BH2.213b

Chastisement and requital; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH08928

no title

110

Arabic

قد سمع ندائک المظلوم الذی دعا الکل الی الله المهیمن القیوم قل یا ملا الارض

The Wronged One hath heard thy call - He Who hath summoned all unto God, the All-Possessing, the Self-Subsisting. Say: O peoples of the earth [3.5s]

INBA51:576a, BLIB_Or15715.020c,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God

BH08929

no title

110

mixed

قد سمعنا ندائک و عرفنا توجهک نسئل الله بان یویدک علی ما یحب و یرضی انه لهو

We have heard thy call and recognized thy turning unto Us. We beseech God to aid thee in that which He loveth and is well-pleased with. He is [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.067b,

MSBH7.460-461

Knowledge; recognition of God; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH08930

no title

110

Arabic

قد سمعنا ندائک و نجیبک بهذا الکتاب المبین لعمر الله لایعادل بکلمه منه کنوز

We have hearkened unto thy call, and We answer thee through this perspicuous Book. By the life of God! A single word thereof surpasseth all treasures [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15706.149, , BLIB_Or15715.061e,

Belief and denial; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08931

no title

110

Arabic

قد شهد القلم الاعلی و الذین یطوفون حول الاسم الاعظم الابهی ولکن الناس هم

The Supreme Pen hath testified, and they that circle round the Most Great, Most Glorious Name bear witness; yet the people remain heedless [3.5s]

AQA7#482 p.303b

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

BH08932

no title

110

Arabic

قد شهدت الذرات لسلطنه الله و اقتداره ولکن الناس اکثرهم من المیتین قد قام اهل

The atoms bear witness to God's sovereignty and His power, yet most of mankind remain among the dead [3.5s]

INBA44:157b

Knowledge; recognition of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08933

no title

110

Arabic

قد ظهر الامر فی المنظر الاکبر بهذا الاسم الذی به انار افق البیان و نطقت

The Cause hath appeared from the Most Great Horizon through this Name, whereby the horizon of utterance was illumined and gave voice [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.107b,

AQA7#498 p.333

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08934

no title

110

Arabic

قد ظهر الفجر علی هیکل الانسان انه لکتاب الرحمن الذی کان مذکورا فی صحف الله

The dawn hath appeared upon the Temple of Man; verily it is the Book of the All-Merciful that was mentioned in the Scriptures of God [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.082c,

Essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others; Self-description of God; God's self-remembrance; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH08935

no title

110

Arabic

قد فاح مسک المعانی و لم یجده الا من تمسک بالحق معرضا عن کل باطل بعید تالله قد

The musk of inner meanings hath been diffused, yet none shall find it save those who have clung to the truth, turning away from all that is vain and remote. By God [3.5s]

INBA97:121a, BLIB_Or15696.153b,

Imam Husayn; Justice and wrath of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH08936

no title

110

Arabic

قد فتح باب البیان و نزلت ایات الله رب الارباب قد ظهر ما کان مستورا عن الابصار

The gate of utterance hath been opened wide, and the verses of God, the Lord of lords, have descended. That which was hidden from sight hath been made manifest [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15695.179b,

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for protection; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08937

no title

110

Arabic

قد لان الحدید و ذابت الصخره من حنین القلوب ولکن الظالمین فی غرور عجاب یدعون

The iron hath been softened and the rock hath melted from the yearning of hearts, yet the wrongdoers persist in wondrous delusion [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.022c, , BLIB_Or15734.2.085b,

Chastisement and requital; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

BH08938

no title

110

Arabic

قد محت الاذکار عند ذکر ربک مالک الانام و انصعقت الطوریون اذا نطقت سدره الرحمن

When thy Lord, the Lord of all mankind, makes mention, all remembrances fade away, and the dwellers of Sinai are thunderstruck when the Tree of the All-Merciful gives utterance [3.5s]

INBA51:458b

LHKM3.180

Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Procession; appearance of the Word from God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

BH08939

no title

110

Arabic

قد نری الجبال خاشعه متصدعه من خشیه الله ولکن الناس یفرحون بما عندهم و

We behold the mountains humbled and rent asunder through fear of God, yet the people rejoice in what they possess [3.5s]

INBA41:402b

Chastisement and requital; Living waters; water of life; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08940

no title

110

Arabic

قد نزلت الایات و ظهر الکنز المخزون ولکن القوم لایعرفون قد اشتعلت نار البیان

The verses have been sent down and the Hidden Treasure hath been made manifest, yet the people perceive not. Lo, the Fire of Utterance hath been kindled [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15729.153b, , NLAI_22848:371b, BSB.Cod.arab.2644 p192rb, , MKI4522.371b,

AQA2#054 p.208a

Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Service to others; to the Cause of God

BH08941

no title

110

Arabic

قد نصب المیزان اذ اتی الرحمن بامر انصعق منه من فی السموات و الارض الا من شاء

The Balance hath been appointed, inasmuch as the All-Merciful hath come with a Command whereat all who are in the heavens and on earth were thunderstruck, save whom He willeth [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.045d,

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; High station of the true believer; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH08942

no title

110

Arabic

قد نطق مولی الامم فی السجن الاعظم انه لا اله الا هو المهیمن القیوم فیکل

The Lord of nations hath proclaimed in the Most Great Prison: Verily, there is none other God but He, the All-Compelling, the Self-Subsisting [3.5s]

INBA18:554

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

BH08943

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم انک انت سلطان السموات و الارض و فی قبضتک من فی ملکوت امرک و خلقک قدر

Say: O God! Thou art verily the Sovereign of the heavens and of the earth, and within Thy grasp are all who dwell in the kingdom of Thy Cause and Thy creation [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.136d,

AQMJ2.008

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for forgiveness

BH08944

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم یا الهی اسئلک بالذی قبل البلایا فی سبیلک و دعا الکل الی افقک الاعلی

Say: O God, my God! I beseech Thee by Him Who hath accepted tribulations in Thy path and summoned all unto Thy most exalted horizon [3.5s]

INBA57:094a

AQA6#307 p.301a, NFR.205

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08945

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم یا الهی ترانی مقبلا الی بحر جودک و سماء فضلک و افق الطافک و متوجها

Say: O my God! Thou seest me turning towards the ocean of Thy bounty, the heaven of Thy grace, and the horizon of Thy favors, wholly turned unto Thee [3.5s]

INBA23:229

NFR.190, QUM.020

Power of the Manifestation of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for teaching; Prayers (general or uncategorized)

BH08946

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم یا الهی لک الحمد بما اریتنی جمالک و شرفتنی بلقائک و اسمعتنی ندآئک و

Say: O Lord, my God! All praise be unto Thee for having shown me Thy Beauty, honored me with Thy presence, and caused me to hearken unto Thy call [3.5s]

AQA6#311 p.317, ADM2#022 p.040, NFR.186, AKHA_117BE #01-04 p.j

Living waters; water of life; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Thankfulness; gratitude; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH08947

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم یا الهی و مقصودی و معبودی تری عبدک استظل فی ظل قباب عظمتک و یکون

Say: O God, my Lord, my Goal and my Adored One! Thou seest Thy servant who hath sought shelter beneath the canopies of Thy grandeur and hath become [3.5s]

INBA27:060a, BLIB_Or15716.137a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for opponents; enemies of the Faith

BH08948

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم یا مالک الملوک و راحم المملوک اسئلک بشمس وحیک و سماء فضلک و بحر

Say: O God, Thou Who art the Sovereign of kings and the Merciful unto Thy servants! I beseech Thee by the Sun of Thy Revelation, and the Heaven of Thy grace, and the Sea [3.5s]

INBA15:244a, INBA26:246a

NFR.192, PYK.212

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for service

BH08949

no title

110

Arabic

قل اللهم یا مالک الوجود و مربی الغیب و الشهود اسئلک باسمک الذی به اشرقت شمس

Say: O God, Possessor of existence and Educator of the hidden and the manifest! I beseech Thee by Thy Name through which the sun hath shone forth [3.5s]

INBA57:091

NFR.203

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Living waters; water of life; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for protection; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH08950

no title

110

Arabic

قل الهی الهی اشهد انک خلقت الخلق اظهارا لفضلک و عطائک و ابرازا لجودک و رحمتک

Say: O my God, my God! I bear witness that Thou hast created all created things as a manifestation of Thy grace and bounty, and as an expression of Thy generosity and mercy [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.167a, , BLIB_Or15728.049b,

Creation of the world; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Word of God the cause of creation

BH08951

no title

110

Arabic

قل الهی الهی لا تخیبنی عما عندک و لاتطردنی عن بابک الذی فتحته علی وجوه من فی

Say: O my God, my God! Leave me not disappointed of what is with Thee, and drive me not from Thy gate which Thou hast opened before the faces of those who are therein [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.326,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience

BH08952

no title

110

Arabic

قل الهی الهی لک الحمد بما ایدتنی علی الاقبال الی افقک و التوجه الی انوار وجهک

Say: O my God, my God! All praise be unto Thee for having strengthened me to turn towards Thy horizon and to face the lights of Thy countenance [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.128,

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

BH08953

no title

110

Arabic

قل ان البیان ارض و الامانه هی مائها طوبی لمن تمسک بها و یتفکر فیما نزل من

Say: The utterance is as the earth, and trustworthiness is as its water. Blessed is he who holdeth fast unto it and pondereth upon that which hath been revealed [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.148c,

Chastisement and requital; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

BH08954

no title

110

Arabic

قل سبحانک اللهم یا الهی تسمع صریخ المشتاقین فی البعد و الفراق و ضجیج

Say: Glorified art Thou, O my God! Thou hearest the cry of them that long for Thee in their remoteness and separation, and the lamentation [3.5s]

INBA48:206a, INBA49:060a, INBA92:198, BLIB_Or15739.348,

LHKM2.318, AQMJ1.054

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for nearness to God

BH08955

no title

110

Arabic

قل سبحانک اللهم یا الهی و اله من فی الارض و السماء و مقصودی و مقصود من فی

Say: Glorified art Thou, O my God and the God of all who dwell in earth and heaven, my Goal and the Goal of them that are therein [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15724.162b,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH08956

no title

110

Arabic

قل سبحانک یا اله العالم و مقصود الامم اسئلک بظهورک الابهی من الافق الاعلی و

Say: Glorified art Thou, O God of the world and Desire of all nations! I beseech Thee by Thy Most Glorious Manifestation from the Supreme Horizon and [3.5s]

AQMJ2.075

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of prayer; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

BH08957

no title

110

Arabic

قل سبحانک یا اله الوجود و المهیمن علی الغیب و الشهود اسئلک بالکلمه التی بها

Say: Glorified art Thou, O God of existence and Sovereign over the unseen and the seen! I beseech Thee by the Word whereby [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.165b,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08958

no title

110

Arabic

قل سبحانک یا الهی ترانی مقبلا الی افق امرک و ناظرا الی سماء فضلک و منتظرا

Say: Glory be unto Thee, O my God! Thou beholdest me turning toward the horizon of Thy Cause, gazing at the heaven of Thy bounty, and waiting [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.114c,

Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH08959

no title

110

Arabic

قل سبحانک یا الهی و مالک روحی و محبوب فوادی اسئلک بعرف غدائرک و تضوعات قمیصک

Say: Glorified art Thou, O my God, Possessor of my spirit and Beloved of my heart! I beseech Thee by the fragrance of Thy tresses and the sweet perfumes of Thy garment [3.5s]

INBA51:202b, KB_620:195-196

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for protection; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

BH08960

no title

110

Arabic

قل قد کنت راقدا ایقظتنی ید الفضل و کنت قاعدا اقامنی حکم العدل و کنت صامتا

Say: I was sleeping, when the hand of grace awakened me; I was seated, when the decree of justice raised me up; and I was silent [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.2.010,

Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Proclamation to the people of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH08961

no title

110

Arabic

قل لک الحمد یا الهی بما اریتنی جمالک و اسمعتنی ندائک و عرفتنی افقک و القیت

Say: All praise be unto Thee, O my God, inasmuch as Thou hast shown me Thy Beauty, and caused me to hearken unto Thy Call, and enabled me to recognize Thy Horizon [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.050c,

BH08962

no title

110

Arabic

قل لک الحمد یا الهی بما ایدتنی علی امر به ارتعدت فرائص الاسماء و لک الشکر

Say: All praise be unto Thee, O my God, for having strengthened me in a Cause at which the very limbs of names did tremble, and unto Thee be thanksgiving [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.274a,

LHKM1.110a

Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH08963

no title

110

Arabic

قل لک الحمد یا مالک الوجود و مربی الغیب و الشهود بما بدلت نار غفلتی بنور

Say: All praise be unto Thee, O Lord of existence and Educator of the seen and unseen, inasmuch as Thou hast transformed the fire of my heedlessness into light [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.015c, , BLIB_Or15734.2.068a,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH08964

no title

110

Arabic

قل یا اله الاسماء و فاطر السماء اسئلک باسمک المهیمن علی الاشیاء الذی به فتح

Say: O God of Names and Creator of heaven! I beseech Thee by Thy Name, the All-Subduing over all things, through which was opened [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.124a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Living waters; water of life; Manifestation of God as sun; Prayer for spiritual recognition

BH08965

no title

110

Arabic

قل یا اله العالم و الظاهر بالاسم الاعظم الذی به ناح الامم اسئلک بتسخیر قلم

Say: O God of the worlds, Who art manifest through the Most Great Name, whereby the peoples have lamented, I beseech Thee by the conquering Pen [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.051b,

BH08966

no title

110

Arabic

قل یا ایتها الرقشاء ان البتول تسئلک عن بناتها بینی ما افتیت علیهن و یا ایها

Say: O thou speckled one! The Virgin doth ask thee concerning her daughters. Tell what thou hast decreed concerning them, O thou [3.5s]

INBA51:466a, BLIB_Or15734.2.015a,

LHKM3.184a, LDR.151

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08967

no title

110

Arabic

قل یا قوم انه لا یعرف بدونه ان انظروه بعینه یا ملا الادیان قد ملئت الالواح من

Say: O people! He cannot be known except through Him. Behold ye Him through His own eye, O concourse of religions! The Tablets have been filled with [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.072b,

Knowledge; recognition of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08968

no title

110

Arabic

قل یا مالک الوجود و سلطان الموجود ترانی ناظرا الی افق فضلک نظره من یسئل بحر

O Thou Who art the Possessor of all being and Lord of the entire creation! Thou seest how I have set my gaze on the horizon of Thy grace as one entreating the ocean of Thy pardon

INBA51:215a, BLIB_Or15696.050d, , KB_620:208-208

ADM1#043 p.086

JHT_S#117

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Manifestation of God does not act of own volition; Prayer for forgiveness; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08969

no title

110

Arabic

قل یا ملاء الانشاء تالله قد اتی مالک الاسماء بامر لاتقوم معه جنود الارض کلها و

Say: O Concourse of Creation! By God, the Lord of Names hath come with a Cause against which all the hosts of earth combined shall prove powerless [3.5s]

INBA51:179a, KB_620:172-172

Proclamation to the people of the world; Unity of thought and belief

BH08970

no title

110

mixed

قلم اعلی شهادت میدهد باینکه در کل احیان از جانب مالک ادیان دوستان را ذکر

The Most Exalted Pen beareth witness that at all times mention is made of the friends from the presence of the Lord of Religions [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.277b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Prayer for spiritual recognition

BH08971

no title

110

mixed

قلم اعلی شهادت میدهد بر ایمان و توجه و اقبال و خضوع و خشوع تو لوجه الله رب

The Most Exalted Pen beareth witness to thy faith, thy devotion, thy turning unto God, and thy humility and submissiveness before the face of God, thy Lord [3.5s]

INBA84:161, INBA84:092a, INBA84:032a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH08972

no title

110

mixed

قلم اعلی میفرماید ای احبای من در این ایام که شمس کرم از افق عالم مشرق گشته و کوثر

The Supreme Pen proclaimeth: O My loved ones! In these days when the Sun of bounty hath dawned from the horizon of the world and the Kawthar [3.5s]

INBA27:061a, BLIB_Or15719.006a,

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Living waters; water of life; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH08973

no title

110

Arabic

قولی الهی الهی لک الحمد بما هدیتنی الی صراطک المستقیم و عرفتنی نبائک العظیم

Say: My God, my God! All praise be unto Thee for having guided me unto Thy straight path and made me to recognize Thy mighty Announcement [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.118d,

Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH08974

no title

110

Arabic

قیل هل نزلت الالواح قل ای و ربی العزیز الوهاب من الناس من توجه الی نعیب

It was asked: "Have the Tablets been revealed?" Say: "Yea, by my Lord, the Mighty, the All-Bountiful! Among the people are those who have turned to the croaking." [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15729.153c, , NLAI_22848:372, BSB.Cod.arab.2644 p192v, , MKI4522.372,

AQA2#055 p.208b

Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH08975

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب الرحمن نزل بالحق من لدی الله رب العالمین و یامر الناس بالعدل و بما انزل

The Book of the All-Merciful hath been sent down in truth from the presence of God, the Lord of all worlds, and doth enjoin upon mankind justice and that which hath been revealed [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.082d,

AQA7#471 p.293b

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

BH08976

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب الله قد کان علی هیکل الانسان مشهودا قل انه لهیکل الاعظم بین الامم الذی

The Book of God hath verily been made manifest in the Temple of Man. Say: Verily, He is the Most Great Temple among the nations, Who [3.5s]

INBA51:443a

BRL_DA#450

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Praise and encouragement

BH08977

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب الله نزل بالحق و انه لکتاب کریم انزله الله رب العالمین انه یبشر العالم

The Book of God hath been sent down in truth, and verily it is a glorious Book which God, the Lord of the worlds, hath revealed. Indeed, it beareth glad tidings unto the world [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.039a, , BLIB_Or15734.2.129a,

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH08978

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب الله ینطق فیما سواه ولکن القوم لایفقهون قد اشرق النور و ظهر مکلم الطور و الناس اکثرهم لا یشعرون یا محمد

The Book of God speaketh in all things, yet the people comprehend not. Verily, the Light hath shone forth and the Speaker on Sinai hath appeared, yet most among men perceive it not. O Muhammad [3.5s]

INBA23:242a

Chastisement and requital

BH08979

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب الهاء قد کان فی هذا الاصیل من لدی الجلیل بالحق منزولا من کان له روح من

The Book of Há hath verily been sent down in this eventide from the presence of the Glorious One, in truth, unto him that possesseth a spirit [3.5s]

INBA23:249a, BLIB_Or15696.073c,

Crimson Ark; the Ark of God; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH08980

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الرحمن فی الامکان و انه لهو البرهان الاعظم لمن فی السموات و الارض

The Book which the All-Merciful hath revealed unto existence is, verily, the Most Great Proof for all who are in the heavens and on earth [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.014e, , BLIB_Or15734.2.066b,

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Manifestation of God as sun; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08981

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الرحمن لمن اقبل الیه فی یوم فیه اعرض کل غافل بعید لتجذبه نفحات

This is a Book revealed by the All-Merciful unto them that have turned unto Him on a day wherein every heedless and distant one hath turned away, that the fragrances may draw them [3.5s]

INBA51:238a, KB_620:231-231

LHKM3.170

Idolatry; Prophecy and fulfillment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Word of God and human limitations

BH08982

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الرحمن لمن آمن بالله رب العالمین لیتبع سنن الله و اوامره التی

The Book which the All-Merciful hath revealed unto those who have believed in God, the Lord of worlds, that they may follow the laws of God and His commandments which [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.066a,

Exhortations and counsels; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH08983

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الرحمن لمن آمن بالله رب العالمین لیجذبه الی مقام القرب و القدس و

The Book hath been sent down by the All-Merciful unto him who hath believed in God, the Lord of the worlds, that He may draw him unto the station of nearness and sanctity [3.5s]

INBA51:051b, KB_620:044-045

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08984

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الرحمن لمن آمن به فی یومه العزیز البدیع قل یا قوم تالله هذا یوم الله لو انتم

The Book which the All-Merciful hath sent down unto them that have believed in Him in His mighty and wondrous Day. Say: O people! By God, this is the Day of God, were ye to [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.337a, , BLIB_Or15734.1.106c,

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Proclamation to the people of the world

BH08985

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الرحمن لمن فی الامکان یشهد بذلک کل الاشیاء طوبی لقوم عرفوا و

This is the Book which the All-Merciful hath sent down for all who dwell in the realm of possibility. All things bear witness unto this. Blessed are they who have recognized [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.044e, , BLIB_Or15734.2.143a,

Chastisement and requital; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH08986

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله الکریم انه یبشر العالم بظهور الاسم الاعظم طوبی لمن فاز ویل للغافلین و انه

The Book which the All-Bountiful hath revealed: verily, it bringeth tidings unto the world of the Manifestation of the Most Great Name. Blessed is he that hath attained thereunto, and woe betide the heedless ones [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.052b,

BH08987

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله المظلوم اذ احاطته الاحزان من کل الاشطار انه دعا القوم الی الله و

The Book which the Wronged One hath revealed, when sorrows encompassed Him from every direction. Verily, He calleth the people unto God and [3.5s]

INBA84:205b

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08988

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله المظلوم فی السجن الاعظم لیفرح به من آمن بالفرد القیوم الذی بشر به

The Book which the Wronged One hath revealed in the Most Great Prison, that they who have believed in the Self-Subsisting One, Who was heralded, may rejoice thereby [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.2.011a,

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Proclamation to the people of the world; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

BH08989

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله المظلوم لامه آمنت بالله المهیمن القیوم سبحانک یا سلطان الاسماء و

The Book which the Wronged One hath revealed unto His handmaiden who hath believed in God, the All-Compelling, the Self-Subsisting. Glorified art Thou, O King of Names [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.042b,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08990

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله المظلوم لامه من امائه و ورقه من اوراقه لتجذبها نفحات الوحی و تقربها الی الله

This is a Book which the Wronged One hath revealed unto one from among His handmaidens, a leaf from among His leaves, that the breezes of revelation may attract her and draw her nigh unto God [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15718.054b,

Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for women

BH08991

no title

110

mixed

کتاب انزله المظلوم لمن آمن بالله المهیمن القیوم یا عباسقلی مقربین را از شرب

The Book which the Wronged One hath sent down unto them that have believed in God, the All-Compelling, the Self-Subsisting. O 'Abbas-Quli! The near ones from the draught [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.312,

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

BH08992

no title

110

mixed

کتاب انزله المظلوم لمن فاز مره بعد مره و کره بعد کره بایات لاتعادلها کتب

The Book which the Wronged One hath revealed unto him who hath attained, time after time and again and again, unto verses that no books can equal [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15690.175a, , BLIB_Or15718.054a, , BLIB_Or15728.172,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08993

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله المظلوم و فیه یدع الکل الی الله العزیز الحمید ما من یوم الا و قد ارتفع

This is a Book sent down by the Wronged One, wherein He summoneth all unto God, the Mighty, the All-Praised. No day hath passed except that His Call hath been raised [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.249a,

Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Prophecy and fulfillment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08994

no title

110

mixed

کتاب انزله فاطر السماء و فیه یهدی العباد الی صراطه المستقیم

This is a Book sent down by the Creator of Heaven, wherein He guideth His servants unto His straight Path [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.091ax,

Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Prophecy and fulfillment; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH08995

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله مالک الاسماء لمن حضر اسمه فی السجن الاعظم امام وجه مالک القدم

The Book hath been sent down by the Lord of Names unto him whose name was present in the Most Great Prison before the countenance of the Ancient King [3.5s]

INBA84:197, BLIB_Or15715.017c,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

BH08996

no title

110

mixed

کتاب انزله مالک الاسماء لمن سمی بالرضاء لیفرح و یشکر ربه المشفق الکریم

The Book hath been sent down by the Lord of Names unto him who was named Riḍá, that he may rejoice and render thanks unto his Lord, the All-Compassionate, the Most Bountiful [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.293b,

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH08997

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله مالک الجبروت لمن اقبل الی الافق الاعلی و فاز بهذا الامر الذی به

This is a Book sent down by the Lord of Might unto him who hath turned toward the Most Exalted Horizon and hath attained unto this Cause whereby [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.089b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH08998

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله مالک القدم و یبشر فیه الأمم بما ظهر و الاح من افق الله رب العالمین انه

This is the Book sent down by the Sovereign of Eternity, wherein He beareth glad tidings unto all peoples of that which hath appeared and shone forth from the horizon of God, the Lord of worlds [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.054a,

BH08999

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب انزله مالک الوری لمن اقبل الی افق الاعلی المقام الذی تنطق فیه سدره

This is the Book sent down by the Lord of all beings unto him who hath turned towards the Most Exalted Horizon, that Station wherein the Lote-Tree doth speak [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.099b,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

BH09000

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب رقم من قلمی الاعلی لمن اقبل الی الله رب العالمین انا بشرنا عباد الله

The Book inscribed by My Most Exalted Pen for those who have turned towards God, the Lord of all worlds. Verily, We have given glad tidings unto the servants of God [3.5s]

AQA7#361 p.051

Chastisement and requital; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God

BH09001

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب کریم نزل من لدن علیم خبیر انه لرحمه للمقبلین و نقمه للمعرضین طوبی لمن

A noble Book sent down from the presence of One Who is All-Knowing, All-Informed. Verily, it is a mercy unto them that have turned towards it, and a retribution unto them that have turned away. Blessed be he who [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.207,

Chastisement and requital; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09002

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب محتوم انزله الله المهیمن القیوم لمن اقبل الی الوجه و آمن بالله اذ اعرض

The destined Book hath been sent down by God, the All-Compelling, the Self-Subsisting, unto him who hath turned unto the Countenance and believed in God when others turned away [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.042a,

Proclamation to the people of the world; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09003

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب مسطور قد انزله الله مالک الظهور ولکن الناس اکثرهم من الغافلین تالله قد

The inscribed Book hath been sent down by God, the Lord of the Manifestation, yet most of mankind remain heedless. By God [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.275b,

Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09004

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب من لدنا الی التی حملت من قام علی خدمه مولیه و ورد السجن مرتین طوبی للتی

The Book from Our presence unto her who bore him who arose to serve his Lord and entered prison twice. Blessed is she [3.5s]

AQA6#192 p.021b

Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

BH09005

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب من لدنا لمن اقبل الی مشرق الوحی اذ انار افق البیان بشمس الحکمه و التبیان

The Book from Our presence is unto him who hath turned towards the Dayspring of Revelation, when the horizon of utterance was illumined by the Sun of wisdom and elucidation [3.5s]

INBA23:045a, BLIB_Or15715.125a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Proclamation to the people of the world; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09006

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق لامه من امائه التی آمنت بالفرد الخبیر یا امه الله یذکرک مولی

This Book hath been sent down in truth unto a handmaiden from among His handmaidens who hath believed in the Single One, the All-Informed. O handmaiden of God! Thy Lord maketh mention of thee [3.5s]

INBA27:471, BLIB_Or15715.049b,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for women

BH09007

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق لمن فاز بنور الله المهیمن القیوم لیاخذه الفرح علی شان یقوم علی

A Book sent down in truth unto him who hath attained unto the light of God, the All-Subduing, the Self-Subsisting, that joy may seize him and cause him to arise [3.5s]

INBA44:164a

BRL_DA#048

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Proclamation to the people of the world

BH09008

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق و به یهدی الله من یشاء انه لهو الغفور الکریم و به انار افق

A Book sent down in truth, and through it God guideth whomsoever He willeth. Verily, He is the All-Forgiving, the Most Bountiful, and by it hath the horizon been illumined [3.5s]

INBA44:110

Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Martyrs and martyrdom; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09009

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق و فیه ما تفرح به افئده الذین اقبلوا الی الوجه و طاروا فی هوآء محبه ربهم

A Book sent down in truth, and therein is that which gladdeneth the hearts of them who have turned unto His countenance and soared in the atmosphere of their Lord's love [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.136a,

Belief and denial; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09010

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق و یبشر الکل بکتاب ینطق فی العالم و یدع الامم الی الله المهیمن

This is a Book sent down in truth, heralding unto all the glad tidings of a Book that speaketh throughout the world and summoneth the nations unto God, the All-Compelling [3.5s]

INBA44:169, BLIB_Or15715.263c, , BLIB_Or15734.1.097a,

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09011

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق و یشهد بما شهد الرحمن فی ازل الازال انه لا اله الا هو المهیمن القیوم

A Book revealed in truth, bearing witness unto that whereunto the All-Merciful hath testified from time immemorial: that there is none other God but Him, the All-Subduing, the Self-Subsisting [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.013a, , BLIB_Or15734.2.062,

AQA6#263 p.257

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09012

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل بالحق و یهدی الناس الی صراط الله العزیز الوهاب انه لبرهان الاعظم

The Book sent down in truth, guiding humanity unto the Path of God, the Mighty, the All-Bountiful. Verily, it is the Most Great Proof [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.239c, , BLIB_Or15734.1.073a,

Call to action; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09013

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب نزل من لدی المقصود الی الذی آمن بالله رب العالمین لیاخذه سکر خمر البیان

A Book sent down from the presence of the Desired One unto him who hath believed in God, the Lord of the worlds, that the wine of utterance may intoxicate him [3.5s]

INBA44:181b

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Methods of teaching the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09014

no title

110

Arabic

کتاب ینطق بالحق و یذکر الذین شربوا کاس البلاء فی سبیل الله مالک الاسماء و

The Book proclaimeth the truth and maketh mention of those who have quaffed the cup of tribulation in the path of God, the Lord of Names [3.5s]

INBA15:272a, INBA26:272b, BLIB_Or15696.040b, , BLIB_Or15734.2.132a,

Praise and encouragement; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09015

no title

110

mixed

کتابت بانوار قرب منور و بلحاظ الطاف مشرف قد سمعنا ندائکم و اجبناکم بهذا

Thy letter hath been illumined with the lights of nearness and honored by the glances of favor. We have heard thy call and have answered thee through this [3.5s]

INBA51:363b, BLIB_Or15710.180a,

LHKM3.349

Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH09016

no title

110

mixed

کتابت بمنظر اکبر فائز و آنچه در او مذکور مشاهده شد لاتحزن من الدنیا و

Thy letter hath attained unto the Most Great Horizon, and that which was mentioned therein hath been observed. Grieve not over this world [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15710.191b, , BLIB_Or15719.147b,

Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09017

no title

110

mixed

کتابت در سجن اعظم بنظر مظلوم رسید و راس آن باکلیل بیان مالک امکان مزین گشت الحمد لله

Thy letter reached the Wronged One in the Most Great Prison, and its summit was adorned with the crown of utterance of the Lord of all possibility. Praise be to God [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.161d,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH09018

no title

110

mixed

کتابت لدی العرش حاضر و بلحاظ عنایت مالک اسما فائز و مشرف و آنچه مذکور استماع

Thy letter hath reached the Divine Throne and hath been graced with the favoring glance of the Lord of Names, and that which was mentioned hath been heard [3.5s]

BLIB_Or11096#131,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09019

no title

110

mixed

کتابت لدی العرش حاضر و ندایت استماع شد الحمد لله باین فیض اعظم فائز شدی و

Thy letter hath reached the Divine Throne, and thy cry hath been heard. Praised be God that thou hast attained unto this most great bounty [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15710.171b,

AQA7#335 p.015

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Meditation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH09020

no title

110

mixed

کتابی لدی العرش حاضر و اسم تو در آن مذکور لذا این لوح در جواب آن مسطور و

A letter was presented before the Throne and thy name was inscribed therein; wherefore this Tablet hath been sent down in reply [3.5s]

BLIB_Or11096#203, , BLIB_Or15696.066c,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity

BH09021

no title

110

Persian

کل بطراز صحت و نعمت حضور فائز جناب امین از آستانه وارد و حسب الأمر مراجعت

All were honored to attain the presence adorned with health and bounty. His honor Amín arrived from the Sacred Threshold and, in accordance with the command, returned [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.096b,

BH09022

no title

110

Arabic

کلما اذکرک یا الهی فی السجن اشاهد بان کل الموجودات یسبحونک معی یا مالک

Whenever I make mention of Thee, O my God, in the prison, I witness all created things joining me in glorifying Thee, O Lord [3.5s]

INBA92:406

Knowledge; recognition of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for nearness to God

BH09023

no title

110

Arabic

کم من عباد انتظروا ایامی فلما اتی المیقات کفروا بمالک الاسماء و الصفات قل یا

How many were the servants who awaited My days, yet when the appointed time was come, denied the Lord of Names and Attributes! Say: O [3.5s]

INBA34:338b, BLIB_Or15707.215, , BLIB_Or15735.356,

AQA1#227, AVK2.003.09x, HYK.356

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH09024

no title

110

Arabic

Prayers and Meditations; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

کم من مخمود یا الهی اشتعل من نار امرک و کم من راقد انتبه من حلاوه ندائک کم

Many a chilled heart, O my God, hath been set ablaze with the fire of Thy Cause, and many a slumberer hath been wakened

INBA15:298a, INBA26:300a, INBA61:072

PMP#029, NFR.196, ADH1.033

PM#029, BPRY.050

B. Lisbeth, S. Akhavan

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Living waters; water of life; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09025

no title

110

Arabic

لا تضطربی فی الفراق تالله بفراقکم تفرقت ارکان الکلمه و اهتزت قوائم العظمه

Be thou not disquieted by the separation, for by God, through thy parting the pillars of the Word were scattered and the foundations of grandeur did tremble [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.077f,

BH09026

no title

110

Arabic

لسان القدم یتکلم و یقول یا معشر العلماء فی العالم ینبغی ان تسکن اقلامکم بما

The Ancient Tongue speaketh and saith: O Concourse of the learned ones in the world! It behooveth you to still your pens from [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.029b, , BLIB_Or15734.2.103a,

Chastisement and requital; Personal instructions; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09027

no title

110

Arabic

لک الحمد یا الهی بما اختصصت عبدک الذی شرفته بلقائک و اسمعته آیاتک یا الهی

To Thee be praise, O my God, for having singled out Thy servant whom Thou hast honored with Thy presence and caused to hearken unto Thy verses, O my God [3.5s]

INBA19:187c, INBA32:170c

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09028

no title

110

Arabic

لک الحمد یا الهی بما جعلتنی متغمسا فی بحر عرفانک و متوجها الی افق اشرقت منه

Praise be unto Thee, O my God, for having immersed me in the ocean of Thy knowledge and turned my face toward the horizon whence Thy radiance shone forth [3.5s]

INBA15:272b, INBA26:272c, BLIB_Or15696.017d, , BLIB_Or15734.2.073b,

PYK.118

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for victory and requital; triumph of the Cause; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09029

no title

110

Arabic

Prayers and Meditations

لک الحمد یا الهی بما جعلتنی هدفا لسهام اعدائک فی سبیلک اشکرک یا عالم الغیب و

I give Thee thanks, O my God, for that Thou hast made me to be a target for the darts of Thine adversaries in Thy path.

INBA23:076a, INBA51:610b

PMP#141, NFR.181

PM#141

Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09030

no title

110

mixed

لله الحمد قصد افق اعلی نمودی و از بر و بحر گذشتی و بعنایات حق جل جلاله بمقامی

Praise be to God! Thou hast directed thyself toward the Most Exalted Horizon, traversed both land and sea, and through the bounties of God - glorified be His majesty - attained unto a station [3.5s]

INBA84:163b, INBA84:093b, INBA84:033b.13

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mystical themes; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09031

no title

110

Arabic

لوح انزله المظلوم لمن اقبل الی الله العزیز المحبوب الذی سمی برضا فی کتاب الاسمآء

A Tablet revealed by the Wronged One unto him who hath turned towards God, the Mighty, the Beloved, who was named Riḍá in the Book of Names [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15695.151b,

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Knowledge; recognition of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition

BH09032

no title

110

Arabic

م ح یذکرک المظلوم الذی ظهر باسمه القیوم و یشهد بتوجهک و اقبالک و خلوصک لله رب

O thou who art denoted by M.H.! The Wronged One, Who hath manifested Himself through His Name, the Self-Subsisting, maketh mention of thee and beareth witness to thy turning unto Him, thy devotion and thy sincerity towards God, the Lord [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.263b,

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience

BH09033

no title

110

Arabic

ما من سر الا و قد ظهر بالحق و ما من حکمه الا و قد انزلها الحکیم قد ارتفع

There is no mystery but hath been revealed through the power of Truth, and no wisdom but hath been sent down by the All-Wise, exalted is He [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.032b, , BLIB_Or15734.2.111b,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proclamation to the people of the world; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09034

no title

110

mixed

مالک قدم از افق عالم ندا مینماید و میفرماید یا حزبی و یا شعبی در آنچه ظاهر

The Ancient Sovereign calleth aloud from the horizon of the world, proclaiming: O My people and My branches! Concerning that which hath appeared [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.202b,

Call to action; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Rejection by the people of the Bayan

BH09035

no title

110

mixed

مشیت حق جل جلاله نافذ و امرش جاری اگر جمیع اهل ارض و سما جمع شوند بر منع

The Will of God, exalted be His glory, prevaileth and His decree floweth forth. Should all the dwellers of earth and heaven gather to prevent [3.5s]

INBA18:376b

Chastisement and requital; Goodly deeds; actions; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

BH09036

no title

110

mixed

مظلوم عالم از افق سجن اعظم دوستان الهی را ندا میفرماید و ببیانات مقدسه متذکر

The Wronged One of the world calleth, from the horizon of the Most Great Prison, unto the friends of God and remindeth them through sacred utterances [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.106b,

ASAT3.059x

Chastisement and requital; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09037

no title

110

mixed

مقصود اصلی از خلق عالم عرفان جمال قدم بوده هر نفسی باینمقام فائز شد بکل خیر

The primary purpose underlying the creation of the world hath been the recognition of the Ancient Beauty; whoso attaineth unto this station hath attained unto all good [3.5s]

AYI2.367

Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Purpose; goal of creation; Service to others; to the Cause of God

BH09038

no title

110

mixed

مکتوبت در سجن اعظم بلحاظ عنایت فائز و حنین قلبت در حب و فراق از آن اصغا گشت

Thy letter hath attained unto Our presence in the Most Great Prison and been honored with gracious favor, and the yearning of thy heart in love and separation hath been heard [3.5s]

INBA51:192b, BLIB_Or15715.308a, , KB_620:185-186

Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Purpose; goal of creation; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09039

no title

110

mixed

ملاحظه کن فضل و عنایت الهی را و در آن تفکر نما که شاید برشحی از بحر کرم مطلع

Observe thou the grace and bounty of God, and ponder thereon, that perchance thou mayest become aware of a drop from the ocean of generosity [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.026b,

Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Poems and quotation from poetry; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH09040

no title

110

Persian

نامه ات بین یدی حاضر ولکن قلم امر در این ایام در جواب متحیر است چه که معلوم

Thy letter is before Me, yet in these days the Pen of Command standeth bewildered in reply, inasmuch as it is known [3.5s]

INBA38:079a

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH09041

no title

110

mixed

نامه ات رسید بلحاظ عنایت فائز و باصغا مزین حمد کن مقصود عالمیان را که ترا موید

Thy letter was received, attained unto the glance of grace and was adorned with hearing. Praise thou the Desired One of all worlds, Who hath confirmed thee [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.313a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09042

no title

110

mixed

نامه ات قرائت شد و ما فیه مشهود و معلوم گشت آنچه بر شما وارد لاجل الله بوده

Your letter was perused, and its contents became manifest and evident. That which hath befallen you hath been for God's sake [3.5s]

BLIB_Or11096#195,

AQA7#517 p.363

Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

BH09043

no title

110

mixed

نامه شما رسید و در سجن اعظم جواب آن از مالک قدم نازل طوبی لعین رات و لاذن

Your letter was received, and in the Most Great Prison an answer hath been sent down from the Ancient King. Blessed be the eye that seeth and the ear that hearkeneth [3.5s]

INBA51:188, KB_620:181-182

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for nearness to God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH09044

no title

110

Persian

ندایت اصغا شد و کتابت بانوار منظر اکبر منور گشت و تلقاء وجه معروض آمد اوست

Thy call hath been heard, and thy Book hath been illumined with the splendors of the Most Great Countenance, and hath been presented before His Face. He is God [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.131b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09045

no title

110

mixed

ندایت شنیده شد و اشتعال نار محبتت فی سبیل الله مشاهده گشت الحمد لله باینمقام

Thy call hath been heard, and the enkindled flame of thy love in the path of God hath been witnessed. Praise be unto God for this station [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15722.168a, , BLIB_Or15730.016b,

False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Love of God; Power of prayer; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09046

no title

110

Arabic

نشهد انک قصدت الحضور امام وجه المظلوم و اصغاء ندآئه و القیام لدی بابه

We bear witness that thou didst seek to attain the presence of the Wronged One, to hearken unto His call, and to stand before His gate [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.138a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Law of pilgrimage; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God

BH09047

no title

110

Arabic

نشهد انک قصدت المقصد الاقصی و الذروه العلیا و الافق الاعلی و سمعت حفیف

We bear witness that thou hast sought the ultimate goal, the loftiest summit, and the most exalted horizon, and hast hearkened to the rustling [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15695.177b,

Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09048

no title

110

Arabic

نفحات الرحمن من هذالرضوان الذی ظهر علی هیکل الانسان قد کان علی العالمین

The fragrances of the All-Merciful from this Ridván, which hath appeared in the Temple of Man, have verily encompassed all the worlds [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.378a,

Exhortations and counsels; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

BH09049

no title

110

mixed

نیکوست حال نفوسیکه برات آزادی از مطلع امر الهی اخذ نموده اند و از نار جهل و

Blessed is the state of those souls who have received their warrant of freedom from the Dayspring of the Divine Command and have been delivered from the fire of ignorance and [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.153c,

AQA5#091 p.106b, AHB_122BE #07 p.260, AKHA_132BE #01 p.a

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09050

no title

110

Arabic

هذا ذکر لعبدی لیستبشر بذکر الله و ینقطع عما سواه و ان هذا لفضل عظیم قد

This is a remembrance unto My servant, that he may rejoice in the mention of God and detach himself from all else besides Him, and verily this is a mighty bounty [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.386b, , NLAI_BH2.060b

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

BH09051

no title

110

Arabic

هذا ذکر من لدنا لمن آمن بالله رب العالمین لتذکره الایات و تجذبه الی الافق

This is a reminder from Us unto them that have believed in God, the Lord of the worlds, that the verses may bring them to remembrance and draw them unto the horizon [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.006d, , BLIB_Or15734.2.045b,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09052

no title

110

Arabic

هذا ذکر من لدی المظلوم الی الذی وجد عرف القمیص و توجه الی الله رب العالمین

This is a remembrance from the Wronged One unto him who hath inhaled the fragrance of the garment and hath turned towards God, the Lord of all worlds [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.076a,

Degrees of faith; certitude; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; The state of enkindlement in teaching; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

BH09053

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب الحسین الی الذی سمی بهذا الاسم و استقر فی جوار رحمه ربه اشهرا

This is the Epistle of Ḥusayn unto him who beareth this name and who hath sojourned for months in the vicinity of his Lord's mercy [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.389b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH09054

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب الرحمن قد سطع منه البرهان لمن فی البیان نعیما لمن فاز به و وجد ما

This is the Book of the All-Merciful, from which the proof hath shone forth unto all who are in the Bayán. Blessed is he who hath attained unto it and found therein what [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.131a,

Prayer for nearness to God; Proclamation to people of the Bayan; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09055

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من الله العزیز الجمیل الی من فی السموات و الارضین لعل یشهدن آیاته و

This is a Book from God, the Mighty, the Beautiful, unto all that dwell in the heavens and on earth, that they may witness His signs [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.379c,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09056

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من الله العزیز الحکیم انه لروح الحیوان للعالمین فی کل کلمه من آیات

This is a Book from God, the Mighty, the All-Wise. Verily it is the spirit of life unto the worlds in every word of its verses [3.5s]

LHKM3.191a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09057

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من الله الی التی آمنت بربها اذا ظهر مره اخری لتنقطعی عن الذینهم

This is a Book from God unto her who believed in her Lord when He appeared once again, that she might sever herself from those who [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.375c,

Apocalyptic imagery; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09058

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدنا الی التی آمنت بربها لیجتذبها نغمات ربها مره اخری من هذا

This is a Book from Our presence unto her who hath believed in her Lord, that the melodies of her Lord may draw her once again unto Him from this station [3.5s]

INBA73:074b, NLAI_BH1.478a, NLAI_BH2.226a

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for women; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

BH09059

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدنا الی الذی آمن و هدی لیجذبه ندآء ربه الی المقام الاقصی الذی

This is a Book from Our presence unto him who hath believed and been guided, that the Call of his Lord may draw him unto the Most Exalted Station [3.5s]

INBA23:114b

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09060

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدنا الی امه من امائنا لتستبشر بذکر الله و تکون من القانتات ان یا

This is a Book from Us unto one of Our handmaidens, that she may rejoice in the remembrance of God and be numbered among the devoted ones. O thou [3.5s]

INBA33:146b.08

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for nearness to God

BH09061

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدنا لمن فی السموات و الارض لیتوجهن الی الله مالک الماب ان الذین

This is a Book from Our presence unto those who are in the heavens and on earth, that they may turn unto God, the Lord of Return. Verily, those who [3.5s]

INBA28:225a

Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09062

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدی الله الی من اقبل الی الوجه لیفرح و یکون من الشاکرین سبحان

This is a Book from God unto him who hath turned towards His countenance, that he may rejoice and be numbered among the thankful ones [3.5s]

INBA15:256c, INBA26:257a, INBA34:336b, BLIB_Or15707.212, , BLIB_Or15735.353,

AQA1#223, HYK.353

Chastisement and requital; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09063

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدی المسجون الی اماء الله لیذکرن الله فی کل بکور و اصیلا و یستقمن

This is an Epistle from the Prisoner unto the handmaidens of God, that they may remember God at morn and eventide and stand firm [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.378b,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for women; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09064

no title

110

Arabic

هذا کتاب نزل بالفضل من جبروت الله العلی العظیم و یذکر فیه ما یجذب الناس

This is a Book sent down through grace from the dominion of God, the Most High, the Most Great, wherein is mentioned that which draweth mankind nigh [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15694.633,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09065

no title

110

Arabic

Bahá'í Sacred Writings

هذا لوح نزل من شطر السجن للذی اقبل الی الوجه لیجد عرف الله المقتدر العزیز

This is a Tablet sent down from the precincts of the Prison unto him who hath turned toward the Countenance, that he may inhale the fragrance of God, the All-Powerful, the Mighty [3.5s]

INBA34:337a, BLIB_Or15707.213, , BLIB_Or15735.354,

BRL_DA#303, AQA1#224, HYK.354

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH09066

no title

110

Arabic

هذا یوم فیه الکتاب یمشی و ینطق طوبی للسامعین به ارتفعت اعلام الهدایه و انار

This is the Day whereon the Book walketh and speaketh. Blessed be they that hearken unto it! The banners of guidance have been raised aloft and shine forth [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.095a, , BLIB_Or15734.1.095a,

AQA7#363 p.053

Power of prayer; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09067

no title

110

Arabic

هذا یوم فیه توجه الرحمن الی البستان و اذ ادخل نطق الرمان قد اتی المالک الملک

This is the Day whereon the All-Merciful hath turned towards the Garden, and when He entered, the pomegranate proclaimed: "The Sovereign King hath come!" [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.105a,

LHKM1.088

Power of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09068

no title

110

Arabic

هل تعرف من یذکرک و هل تعرف من ینادیک من هذا المقام العزیز البدیع قل ای و ربی

Knowest thou who maketh mention of thee, and knowest thou who calleth thee from this glorious and wondrous Station? Say: Yea, by my Lord [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.014b,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Nearness and remoteness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition

BH09069

no title

110

Arabic

و قد نزل لک فی تلک الایام لوح عز بدیعا و کذلک لکل من ذکر اسمه فی کتابک و ان

In those days there was sent down unto thee a wondrous Tablet of glory, and likewise unto everyone whose name was mentioned in thy book [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15725.389a,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement

BH09070

no title

110

Arabic

ورقه ضلع جناب میرزا ابو

O Leaf, kinsman of His honour Mirza Abu [3.5s]

INBA84:119b, INBA84:058b, INBA84:001b

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

BH09071

no title

110

mixed

Trustworthiness

یا اباالحسن بتجارت مشغول باش علی شأن لا یسرک ربحها و لا یحزنک خسارتها کن فی کل الأحوال

O Abu'l-Hasan! Occupy thyself with commerce in such wise that neither shall its profit gladden thee nor its loss grieve thee. In all conditions remain thou steadfast [3.5s]... ...Commerce is as a heaven, whose sun is trustworthiness and whose moon is truthfulness. The most precious of all things in the estimation of Him Who is the Sovereign Truth is trustworthiness

COMP_TRUSTP#35x, PYB#178 p.03x

BRL_TRUST#34x, COC#2046x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Conduct in finance and business; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Service to others; to the Cause of God

BH09072

no title

110

mixed

یا ابراهیم عریضه ات رسید عبد حاضر تلقاء وجه عرض نمود بسیار مختصر و بلسان

O Ibrahim! Thy petition hath reached Us. The servant, present before the Countenance, hath laid it bare with utmost brevity [3.5s]

INBA18:017, INBA27:424, BLIB_Or15715.282b,

Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

BH09073

no title

110

Arabic

یا ابن افنانی علیک بهائی و عنایتی نشهد انک فزت بیومی و شربت رحیق بیانی من کاس

O son of my Afnán! Upon thee be My glory and My loving-kindness. We bear witness that thou hast attained unto My Day and hast quaffed the choice wine of Mine utterance from the cup [3.5s]

INBA51:350

KHAF.228b

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

BH09074

no title

110

mixed

یا ابناء الخلیل الحمد لله از بحر رحمت الهی نوشیدید و از انوار ظهور شمس حقیقت

O sons of the Friend! Praise be to God that ye have quaffed from the ocean of divine mercy and basked in the lights of the Sun of Truth [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.050d,

Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09075

no title

110

Arabic

یا احباء الله کونوا رحمه الله و نوره لاحبائی و سیف الله و قهره لاعدائی و هذا

O ye beloved of God! Be ye the mercy of God and His light unto My loved ones, and the sword of God and His vengeance unto Mine enemies. This [3.5s]

INBA36:138a, INBA71:307a

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement

BH09076

no title

110

mixed

یا اسد علیک سلام الله و عنایته نامه جناب علی قبل اکبر علیه بهائی و عنایتی

O Asad! Upon thee be the peace of God and His loving-kindness. The letter of His honor 'Alí-Akbar - upon him be My glory and My loving-kindness [3.5s]

INBA19:412b

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09077

no title

110

Arabic

یا اسمعیل افرح بما تحرک علی ذکرک قلم ارادة ربک العزیز العلام انه یذکر من ذکره

O Isma'il! Rejoice thou in that the Pen of thy Lord's Will, the Mighty, the All-Knowing, hath moved to make mention of thee. Verily, He remembereth whoso remembereth Him [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.096b,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH09078

no title

110

Arabic

یا اسمعیل علیک بهاء الله رب العرش العظیم قل سبحانک اللهم یا الهی و سیدی و

O Isma'il! Upon thee be the glory of God, the Lord of the mighty Throne! Say: Glory be unto Thee, O my God and my Lord [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.186a,

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for nearness to God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09079

no title

110

Arabic

یا اسمعیل علیک بهآء الله العزیز الجمیل هذا یوم فیه ظهر الکنز المکنون و سرت نسمه الله

O Isma'il! Upon thee be the Glory of God, the Mighty, the Beauteous! This is the Day wherein the Hidden Treasure hath been made manifest and the Breeze of God hath wafted [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15695.153b,

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09080

no title

110

mixed

یا افنانی علیک بهائی قد کنت تحت لحاظ عنایتی یشهد بذلک قلمی و لسانی و اهل

O My Afnán! Upon thee be My glory! Thou hast ever been beneath the gaze of My loving-kindness, to which My Pen, My Tongue and My people bear witness [3.5s]

INBA51:330, BLIB_Or15697.208b,

Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09081

no title

110

mixed

یا افنانی یا محمود لله الحمد بمقام محمود وارد شدی و بزیارت بیت حقیقی فائز

O Afnán, O Mahmúd! Praise be to God that thou hast attained unto the praiseworthy station and hast been blessed with visitation to the True House [3.5s]

BRL_DA#793, YMM.219

BH09082

no title

110

Arabic

یا افنانی یشهد لسانی و قلمی الاعلی انک انت اقبلت الی افق الله و توجهت الیه

O My Afnán! My tongue and My Most Exalted Pen bear witness that thou hast turned toward the horizon of God and directed thyself unto Him [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.114d,

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09083

no title

110

Arabic

یا اله العالم و الظاهر بالاسم الاعظم اسئلک ببحر علمک و شمس ظهورک و سماء جودک

O God of the worlds, Who hast manifested Thyself through the Most Great Name! I beseech Thee by the ocean of Thy knowledge, the sun of Thy Manifestation, and the heaven of Thy bounty [3.5s]

AQMJ2.129

Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for healing; Prayer for women

BH09084

no title

110

mixed

یا الهی زی حالی و مقری و ضعف احبائی و قدرة اعدائی و عجز اصفیائک

O my God! Thou seest my state and my dwelling-place, the weakness of Thy loved ones, the power of Thine enemies, and the helplessness of Thy chosen ones [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.2.032,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for protection; Prayer for victory and requital; triumph of the Cause; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09086

no title

110

Arabic

یا الهی هذا غصن انشعب من دوحه فردانیتک و سدره وحدانیتک تراه یا الهی ناظرا

This is the Branch that hath extended from the bower of Thy Oneness... ...Thou knowest, O my God, that I desire for Him naught except that which Thou didst desire

INBA81:090, BLIB_Or15696.127d,

BRL_DA#402, AHM.109, HDQI.006a, AHDW.009, KKD2.002, ASAT4.414x, AHB_128BE #06-11 p.197, ANDA#03 p.47

GPB.243x, WOB.136x, SW_v04#13 p.235, SW_v05#15 p.226, SW_v08#14 p.184

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

LL#353

BH09087

no title

110

Arabic

یا الهی و اله الارض و السماء و سلطانی و سلطان من فی ملکوت الاسماء تری ما

O my God and God of earth and heaven, my Sovereign and Sovereign of all who dwell in the Kingdom of Names! Thou beholdest what [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.152a,

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for justice and fairmindedness; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH09088

no title

110

Arabic

یا الهی و سیدی و سندی و محبوبی و مقصودی و رجائی تری طلعه العدل تحت مخالب

O my God, my Lord, my Support, my Beloved, my Goal and my Hope! Thou beholdest the Countenance of Justice beneath the talons [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.153c,

AQMJ2.134

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for tests and difficulties; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09089

no title

110

Arabic

یا الهی و محبوبی کیف اذکرک بالکلمات بعد ایقانی بانها خلقت بامرک و ارادتک

O my God and my Beloved! How am I to make mention of Thee with words, certain as I am that they themselves are created at Thy behest?

BLIB_Or15725.385a, , NLAI_BH2.071a

ADM2#056 p.099

JHT_S#059

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09090

no title

110

Arabic

یا امائی فی الحدباء ان قلمی الاعلی یذکرکن اذ احاطته الاحزان من الذین بهم

O My handmaidens in Ḥadbá! Verily, My Most Exalted Pen maketh mention of you whilst sorrows have encompassed it from those who [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.072c,

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

BH09091

no title

110

Arabic

یا امائی لاتتبعن الهوی ان اتبعن ما اتی بامر مبین انتن اوراق سدرتی ان اعرفن هذا

O My handmaidens! Follow not your idle fancies, but follow rather that which hath come through a manifest Command. Ye are the leaves of My celestial Tree; know ye this truth [3.5s]

INBA51:458a, BLIB_Or15696.084a,

LHKM3.179

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09092

no title

110

Arabic

یا امتی ان السرور یطوفک و الفرح امام وجهک و النور یسعی عن ورائک بما توجه الیک

O My handmaiden! Joy encompasseth thee, and gladness standeth before thy face, and light pursueth from behind thee, inasmuch as thou hast turned unto Him [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.097b, , BLIB_Or15734.1.102a,

Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09093

no title

110

Arabic

یا امتی قد اقبل الیک وجه المظلوم من هذالمقام و یذکرک بذکر یتضوع منه عرف

O My handmaiden! The face of the Wronged One hath turned toward thee from this Station, and remembereth thee with a remembrance from which fragrance doth waft [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.010b, , BLIB_Or15734.2.054a,

Knowledge; recognition of God; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09094

no title

110

Arabic

یا امتی قد توجهت الیک لحظات عنایه ربک بما آمنت بالله اذ اتی بملکوت الایات و

O My handmaiden! The glances of thy Lord's loving-kindness have been directed towards thee, inasmuch as thou hast believed in God when He came with the Kingdom of verses [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.044b, , BLIB_Or15734.2.141b,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement

BH09095

no title

110

Persian

یا امتی یا ورقتی نامه ات رسید نسئل الله تبارک و تعالی ان یقدر لک ما

O My handmaiden! O My leaf! Thy letter hath reached Us. We beseech God, blessed and exalted be He, to ordain for thee that which [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.022.24,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for women

BH09096

no title

110

mixed

یا امه الله ذکرت مذکور و بشرف اصغا فائز حمد کن مالک قدم را که ترا از نفحات

O handmaiden of God! Thy remembrance hath been mentioned, and thou hast attained unto the honor of being heard. Render praise unto the Ancient Lord that thou from His fragrances [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15699.049a,

Chastisement and requital; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

BH09097

no title

110

Arabic

یا امه الله یذکرک المظلوم فی السجن و یرشدک الی صراط الله المستقیم ان اشهدی

O handmaid of God! The Wronged One remembereth thee in His prison and guideth thee unto the straight path of God. Bear thou witness [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.125b,

God's oneness [ahadiyyih and wahidiyyih]

BH09098

no title

110

Arabic

یا امین یذکرک الکتاب المبین من لدی الله رب العالمین لتفرح و تشکر ربک العزیز

O Amin! The Manifest Book maketh mention of thee from the presence of God, the Lord of the worlds, that thou mayest rejoice and render thanks unto thy Lord, the Mighty [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15713.313a,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Wisdom [hikmat]

BH09099

no title

110

Arabic

یا اهل الارض ان استمعوا ندآء هذا المظلوم الذی بلی ببلایا مااحصیها الا المحصی

O peoples of the earth! Hearken unto the call of this Wronged One, Who hath been afflicted with tribulations which none can reckon save the Reckoner [3.5s]

INBA23:019a, BLIB_Or15697.134a,

Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Praise and encouragement

BH09100

no title

110

Arabic

یا اهل البهاء زینوا هیاکلکم بردآء الامانه و الادب و رؤوسکم باکلیل الصدق و

O peoples of Bahá! Adorn your temples with the garment of trustworthiness and seemly conduct, and your heads with the crown of truthfulness [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.060a,

Chastisement and requital; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Exhortations and counsels; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wisdom [hikmat]

BH09101

no title

110

Arabic

یا اهل الوفا ان استمعوا ندآء المظلوم الذی یذکرکم فی السجن الاعظم و یوصیکم بما

O ye that are steadfast! Hearken unto the call of the Wronged One, Who remembereth you from within the Most Great Prison and counselleth you with that which [3.5s]

INBA23:133b

Chastisement and requital; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Prophecy and fulfillment; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09102

no title

110

Arabic

یا اولیاء الله قد فاز ما ارسلتموه بحضوری و اصغائی

O friends of God! That which ye sent hath attained unto My presence and I have given ear unto it [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15703.004,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement

BH09103

no title

110

mixed

یا اولیائی علیکم بهائی و عنایتی لله الحمد از نفوسی هستید که اسما ایشان را از

O My loved ones! Upon you rest My glory and My loving-kindness! Praise be to God that ye are among those souls whose names [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15690.173b, , BLIB_Or15716.137b, , BLIB_Or15728.048a,

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09104

no title

110

Arabic

یا اولیائی فی بلادی ان استمعوا ندائی انه ارتفع من سدره بیانی التی تنطق بین

O My loved ones in My lands! Hearken unto My call, which hath been raised from the Lote-Tree of Mine utterance that speaketh amidst [3.5s]

INBA84:191b, BLIB_Or15715.018b,

Belief and denial; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Prophecy and fulfillment; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09105

no title

110

mixed

یا ایتها المذکورة لدی المظلوم یوم عظیمست و ظهور عنایت از افق سماء فضل اعظم انا اردنا

O thou who art mentioned before the Wronged One! Great indeed is this Day, and the manifestation of divine favor from the horizon of the heaven of supreme grace is most glorious. We have desired [3.5s]

PYK.209

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prayer for spiritual recognition

BH09106

no title

110

Arabic

یا ایتها الورقه الورقه الحمرآء ان افرحی بما یذکرک محبوبک الابهی و المظلوم

O Crimson Leaf! Rejoice thou in that thy Best Beloved, the All-Glorious, the Wronged One, maketh mention of thee [3.5s]... ...Praise be to Thee, O Thou Who hast revealed to me Thy lofty Horizon, aided me to recognize Thy most exalted Word, and drawn me nigh

INBA18:374a

LTDT.304-305x

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09107

no title

110

Arabic

یا ایها الحاضر لدی العرش و الناظر الی الوجه کنا نحدث مع الاشیاء فی سجن عکاء

O thou who art present before the Throne and gazest upon the Countenance! We were communing with all things in the Prison of 'Akká [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.112a,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Suffering and imprisonment; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

BH09108

no title

110

Arabic

یا ایها القلم الاعلی ان اذکر امه من الاماء لیجذبها ندآء ربها العلی الاعلی من شطر

O Most Exalted Pen! Make mention of a handmaiden from among the handmaidens, that the call of her Lord, the Most High, the Most Exalted, may draw her from afar [3.5s]

NLAI_BH1.060a

AQA5#028 p.033

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09109

no title

110

Arabic

یا ایها المذکور لدی المظلوم نشهد انک سمعت الندآء و اقبلت الیه و نطقت بما نطق

O thou who art mentioned in the presence of the Wronged One! We bear witness that thou didst hearken unto the Call and didst turn thyself unto Him, and didst speak that which was uttered [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15695.244,

Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience

BH09110

no title

110

mixed

یا ایها المذکور لدی المظلوم یا رضا علیک بهاء الله مولی الوری بمجرد خبر خیر اثر

O thou who art mentioned before the Wronged One! O Riḍá! Upon thee be the glory of God, the Lord of all mankind! Upon receiving these felicitous tidings [3.5s]

BLIB_Or11098.030?

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement

BH09111

no title

110

Arabic

یا ایها المقبل ان استمع ندآء مالک القدم من شطر سجنه الاعظم انه لا اله الا هو

O thou who hast turned thy face! Hearken unto the Call of the Ancient of Days from His Most Great Prison. Verily, there is no God but Him [3.5s]

INBA27:472b

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement

BH09112

no title

110

mixed

یا ایها الناظر الی الوجه و المذکور لدی العرش امروز لسان برهان در ملکوت بیان

O Thou who gazest towards the [Divine] Countenance and are one mentioned nigh the Divine Throne! Today the Tongue of the Proof in the Kingdom of Exposition giveth utterance to this Elevated, Blessed, Word

BLIB_Or15703.055,

LHKM2.183

HURQ.BH80

Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09113

no title

110

mixed

یا باقر علیک بهائی نامه شما که نزد زین المقربین ارسال نمودی امام وجه حاضر قد

O Baqir! Upon thee be My glory! Thy letter, which thou didst send through Zaynu'l-Muqarrabin, hath reached Our presence [3.5s]

TABN.246

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH09114

no title

110

Arabic

یا بیت ذبیح و اهله قد ذکرکم الله فضلا من عنده من قبل و من بعد و انزل لکم

O House of the Martyred One and its inmates! God hath, through His grace, made mention of you both before and after, and hath sent down unto you [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15726.044a,

BH09115

no title

110

Arabic

یا ثمرتی ان السدره ارادت ان ترفعک بسلطانها و تقربک بجودها و جنودها و تسمعک

O My Fruit! Verily the Divine Tree desireth to exalt thee through its sovereignty, to draw thee nigh through its bounty and its hosts, and to cause thee to hearken [3.5s]

INBA28:393b

Consolation and comfort; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Prayers (general or uncategorized)

BH09116

no title

110

Arabic

یا جعفر یذکرک مالک القدر الذی حبس فی هذه الارض بما دعا الکل الی الله المهیمن

O Ja'far! The Lord of Destiny, Who hath been imprisoned in this land, maketh mention of thee, inasmuch as He hath summoned all unto God, the All-Compelling [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.237c, , BLIB_Or15734.1.072a,

Praise and encouragement; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09117

no title

110

Arabic

یا جواد ان استمع ندآء الجواد الذی دعا الکل الی الفرد الخبیر قد حضر العبد

O Javád! Hearken thou unto the Call of the All-Bountiful, Who hath summoned all unto the One, the All-Knowing. The servant hath appeared [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.048d,

Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09118

no title

110

Arabic

یا حسین قد اتی من کان موعودا بلسان الله المهیمن القیوم قل یا ملا الغافلین

O Husayn! He Who was promised in the tongue of God, the All-Compelling, the Self-Subsisting, hath verily come. Say: O concourse of the heedless [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.012.04,

Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09119

no title

110

Arabic

یا حسین یذکرک المظلوم من شطر السجن و یدعوک الی اله رب ما کان و ما یکون انه

O Husayn! The Wronged One maketh mention of thee from the precincts of the Prison, and summoneth thee unto God, the Lord of what hath been and what shall be. Verily, He [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.048b,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09120

no title

110

Persian

یا حکیم علیک بهائی این لوح مبارک در سنه قبل نازل در ارسال ان

O Sage! Upon thee be My Glory! This blessed Tablet was revealed in the previous year concerning its dispatch [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15690.147, , BLIB_Or15728.008a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power of prayer

BH09121

no title

110

Arabic

یا حمید قد حضر کتابک لدی الله الملک العزیز الفرید و وجدنا منه عرف التوسل و

O Hamid! Thy letter hath appeared before God, the King, the Mighty, the Peerless. From it We have inhaled the sweet fragrance of supplication and [3.5s]

INBA51:387b, INBA49:331

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09122

no title

110

Arabic

یا رضا یذکرک مالک الاسماء و فاطر السماء فی سجنه العظیم ان المظلوم ینادی فی کل

O Rida! The Lord of Names and Creator of the heavens maketh mention of thee from His Most Great Prison. Verily, the Wronged One calleth out in every [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.010.09,

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Proclamation to divines; to religious leaders; Rejection of Muhammad; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

BH09123

no title

110

Arabic

یا زین علیک بهائی و رحمتی انت الذی شهد لک قلمی و لسانی و السن الذین طافوا

O Zayn! Upon thee be My Glory and My mercy. Thou art he unto whom My Pen and My Tongue, and the tongues of those who have circled round, have borne witness [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.116h, , BLIB_Or15734.1.101b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09124

no title

110

mixed

یا سکینه مظلوم عالم در سجن اعظم ترا ذکر مینماید وصیت میفرماید بر آنچه سبب

O Sakinih! The Wronged One of the World maketh mention of thee from within the Most Great Prison, and counselleth thee concerning that which [3.5s]

INBA51:412a

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09125

no title

110

Arabic

یا سیف الدین انا محونا آیه السیف و جعلنا آیه القلم مشرقه من افق رحمه ربک

O Saifuddín! We have effaced the verse of the sword and made the verse of the pen to shine forth from the horizon of thy Lord's mercy [3.5s]

INBA35:052b, BLIB_Or15734.1.008.07,

Contention and conflict; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09126

no title

110

mixed

یا شیرین یا امتی حمد کن مقصود عالم را که ترا از رحیق بیان قسمت عنایت فرمود و

O Shirin, O My handmaiden! Render praise unto Him Who is the Desire of the world, for He hath graciously granted thee a portion of the choice wine of utterance [3.5s]

INBA18:012

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for praise and gratitude

BH09127

no title

110

Arabic

یا صابر ان الصبر محبوب الا فی حبی العزیز المنیع و الصمت

O thou who art patient! Know thou that patience is praiseworthy in all save in My love, the Mighty, the Inaccessible [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.092a,

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09128

no title

110

mixed

یا صمد کتابت لدی المظلوم حاضر و طرف عنایت باو متوجه الحمد لله فائز شدی بانچه

O Samad! Thy letter hath reached the Wronged One, and the glance of His loving-kindness is directed towards thee. Praise be to God that thou hast attained unto that which [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15730.093c,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09129

no title

110

Persian

یا عباس تغییر و تبدیل در ید قدرت حق جل جلاله بوده از هیچ امری عاجز نبوده و

O Abbas! Change and transformation have ever been within the grasp of God's power, glorified be His majesty, and He hath never been powerless over any matter [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.101b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

BH09130

no title

110

mixed

یا عبد الحسین اول امر ایمان بحق جل جلاله بوده و آخر آن استقامت بر امرش در

O 'Abdu'l-Ḥusayn! The beginning of faith is to recognize the True One—exalted be His glory—and its end is steadfastness in His Cause [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15710.239c,

AQA5#126 p.164a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09131

no title

110

mixed

یا عبد الحسین علیک بهائی نامه ات رسید ملاحظه شد ندایت را شنیدیم و باین لوح

O 'Abdu'l-Ḥusayn! Upon thee be My Glory! Thy letter hath reached Us and been perused, and We have hearkened unto thy cry, and with this Tablet [3.5s]

INBA18:208

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for nearness to God

BH09132

no title

110

Arabic

یا عبد الحسین یذکرک المظلوم اذ کان جالسا فی قصر بنی لمقر عرش ربک العلیم الحکیم

O 'Abdu'l-Ḥusayn! The Wronged One maketh mention of thee whilst seated in the palace built for the throne of thy Lord, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise [3.5s]

INBA27:056, BLIB_Or15715.333a, , BLIB_Or15734.1.091b,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09133

no title

110

mixed

یا عبد العلی اسمت نیکوست انشاء الله بما ینبغی لهذا الاسم فائز باشی عنایت حق

O 'Abdu'l-'Alí! Goodly is thy name. God willing, thou shalt attain unto that which befitteth this name through divine grace [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15706.226, , BLIB_Or15710.223a, , BLIB_Or15715.089a,

AQA5#069 p.086

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Universal human capacity for spiritual recognition

BH09134

no title

110

mixed

یا عزیز نفوسیکه خود را عزیز میشمردند بر ذلت اولیای حق قیام نموده اند دوستان

O Beloved! Those souls who deemed themselves mighty have arisen to abase the chosen ones of God [3.5s]

INBA84:202a, BLIB_Or15715.019c,

Consolation and comfort; Justice and wrath of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH09135

no title

110

mixed

یا عصمت طوبی لاسمک اسمت طراز اول است از برای نساء هذا ما نطق به مالک ملکوت

O 'Ismat! Blessed be thy name! Thy name is the first ornament among women - thus hath spoken the Lord of the Kingdom [3.5s]

KNJ.031a

Naming of children; of individuals; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH09136

no title

110

mixed

یا علی امروز سدره بیان که در قطب جنان بید فضل غرس شده باین کلمه علیا ناطق

O Ali! On this Day the Tree of Divine Utterance, which hath been planted by the Hand of Divine Grace in the midmost heart of Paradise, speaketh forth this most exalted Word [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.106a,

Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Praise and encouragement; Proclamation to the people of the world; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09137

no title

110

Arabic

یا علی ذکرناک من قبل و اراد ذکرک النبیل فی هذا الحین ذکرناک مره اخری و انا

O Ali! We made mention of thee aforetime, and the Noble One desired thy remembrance at this hour. Once again do We make mention of thee, and verily We [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.065.22,

Call to action; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09138

no title

110

mixed

یا علی عالم از عرف بیان الهی معطر و بکمال ذوق و شوق بتسبیح و تهلیل مشغول از

O Ali! The world is perfumed with the fragrance of divine utterance, and in utmost rapture and fervor is occupied with glorification and praise [3.5s]

INBA19:202, INBA32:184b, INBA41:178b.07

PYB#088 p.03

Imagery in the Qur'an; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09139

no title

110

mixed

یا علی علیک بهائی و عنایتی لله الحمد عنایتش احاطه نموده و رحمتش سبقت گرفته و

O 'Alí! Upon thee be My glory and My loving-kindness! Praise be unto God - His providence hath encompassed all, and His mercy hath outstripped all else [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.093a,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Naming of children; of individuals; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement

BH09140

no title

110

Arabic

یا علی قد فزت بذکری من قبل انه یذکر من اقبل الیه و یسمع من ینطق بثنائه و یری

O Ali! Thou hast attained unto My remembrance aforetime. Verily, He remembereth whoso turneth unto Him, heareth him who voiceth His praise, and seeth [3.5s]

INBA41:416, BLIB_Or15715.272b, , BLIB_Or15734.1.104a,

LHKM1.081b

Chastisement and requital; Proclamation to the people of the world; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09141

no title

110

mixed

یا علی کره بعد کره باصغای ندای حق فائز شدی و الواح الله از سماء رحمت مخصوص

O Ali! Time and again hast thou attained unto the hearing of the Call of God, and the Tablets of God have been sent down from the heaven of mercy especially for thee [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.024a,

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09142

no title

110

Persian

یا عمی شکر نما که از زلال خمر بی مثال نوشیدی و از شهد وصال حضرت ذوالجلال

O Mine Uncle! Render thou thanks that thou hast quaffed from the pure and peerless wine, and hast tasted the honeyed sweetness of reunion with the Lord of Glory [3.5s]

INBA38:054a, INBA81:157

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

BH09143

no title

110

mixed

یا عنایت علیک و علی من معک بهاء الله و عنایته حسین ابن اسمی علیهما بهائی با

O 'Inayat! Upon thee and upon those who are with thee be the glory of God and His loving-kindness. Upon thee and upon Ḥusayn, Son of My Name, be My glory [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15738.204,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

BH09144

no title

110

Arabic

Tablets by Bahá'u'lláh, Some

یا غصنی الاعظم قد حضر لدی المظلوم کتابک و سمعنا ما ناجیت به الله رب العالمین

O thou my Greatest Branch! Thy letter was surely presented before this oppressed one, and I heard that which

INBA81:087b

BRL_DA#440, AHM.105, HDQI.007, AHDW.008, YHA1.012-013, ASAT4.412x, AHB_128BE #06-11 p.197, ANDA#03 p.48, ANDA#43-44 p.02, QALAM.014

GPB.243x3x, WOB.135-136x, SW_v04#14 p.239, SW_v05#15 p.228, SW_v08#14 p.184

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

LL#091

BH09145

no title

110

Arabic

یا فیض قد فزت بعرفانی اذ هدیناک الی افقی و عرفناک صراطی و اسمعناک آیاتی و

O Fayd! Thou hast attained unto My recognition, inasmuch as We guided thee unto Mine horizon, acquainted thee with My path, and caused thee to hear Mine utterances [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.287a, , BLIB_Or15734.1.102b,

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for protection; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09146

no title

110

Arabic

یا قلم القدم ذکر الامم بهذا الاسم الاعظم لعل یقبلن الی قبله من فی السموات

O Pen of Eternity! Make mention of the peoples through this Most Great Name, that haply they who dwell in the heavens may turn unto His Qiblih [3.5s]

INBA34:339a, BLIB_Or15707.216, , BLIB_Or15735.357,

AQA1#228, HYK.357

Belief and denial; Call to action; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH09147

no title

110

Arabic

یا قلمی اشهد انک ماقصرت فیما امرت به من لدی الله رب العالمین قد ارتفع صریرک

O My Pen! I bear witness that thou hast not fallen short in that which thou wert commanded by God, the Lord of all worlds. Indeed, thy shrill voice hath been raised aloft [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.121c,

Suffering and imprisonment; The concourse on high; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09148

no title

110

Arabic

یا قلمی الاعلی اذکر من سمی بباقر علیه بهائی انه اقبل الی الوجه اذ کان الناس

O My Most Exalted Pen! Make mention of him who hath been named Báqir - upon him rest My glory - for verily he turned unto the Countenance whilst the people [3.5s]

TABN.245

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09149

no title

110

mixed

یا محمد اشجار رجا را سیف اوهام قطع نموده و بیوت عدل و انصاف را ایادی ظلم

O Muhammad! The sword of vain imaginings hath cut down the trees of hope, and the hands of tyranny have razed the houses of justice and equity [3.5s]

INBA41:155a

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Suffering; rejection of Christ

BH09150

no title

110

Arabic

یا محمد ان افرح بما یذکرک المظلوم فی هذا المقام الذی سمی بالاسماء الحسنی من

O Muhammad! Rejoice thou in that the Wronged One maketh mention of thee from this Station, which hath been designated by the Most Excellent Names [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15697.219a, , BLIB_Or15734.1.070b,

Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement

BH09151

no title

110

mixed

یا محمد حسین انسان عند الله بمثابه شجر مشهود اوراقش صبر و تسلیم و اثمارش

O Muhammad-Husayn! Man in the sight of God is even as a manifest tree, whose leaves are patience and resignation, and whose fruits [3.5s]

PYB#114 p.03

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of the Manifestation of God; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH09152

no title

110

mixed

یا محمد در ایام خاتم انبیا روح ما سواه فداه تفکر کن دشمنان از جمیع جهات

O Muhammad! In the days of the Seal of the Prophets - may the spirit of all else be sacrificed in His path - reflect how the enemies from every direction [3.5s]

BRL_DA#461, SFI09.009b

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Muhammad; Islam; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09153

no title

110

mixed

یا محمد طاهر امروز مکلم طور بر عرش ظهور مستوی و باین کلمه علیا ناطق یا اهل البها

O Muhammad-Tahir! On this Day the Speaker of Sinai is seated upon the Throne of Manifestation and uttereth this most exalted Word: O people of Bahá [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.101c, BLIB_Or15716.106c

Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement

BH09154

no title

110

mixed

یا محمد قبل حسن این ایام نار ظلم بید ظالم برافروخته شد و دماء مطهره جمعی از

O Muhammad-Qablí-Hasan! In these days the fire of tyranny hath been kindled by the hand of the oppressor, and the pure blood of a company of [3.5s]

ASAT5.306x, YBN.028a

Chastisement and requital; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Justice and wrath of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09155

no title

110

Arabic

یا محمد قبل صادق اسمع الندآء من الافق الاعلی انه لا اله الا هو العزیز الوهاب

O Muhammad-Sadiq! Hearken unto the Call from the Most Exalted Horizon: verily there is no God but Him, the Mighty, the Bestower [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15690.175c, , BLIB_Or15728.027b,

Chastisement and requital; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement

BH09156

no title

110

Arabic

یا محمد قبل علی ان السماء تنادی بهذا الاسم العظیم و الشمس تصیح و تقول قد تضوع

O Muhammad-Qablí-'Alí! Verily the heaven proclaimeth this Most Great Name, and the sun crieth out, declaring: "It hath been diffused!" [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.011.13,

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Prophecy and fulfillment

BH09157

no title

110

mixed

یا محمد قبل علی علیک سلام الله الابدی حضرت رضا علیه سلامی ذکرت را نمود

O Muhammad-Qablí-'Alí! Upon thee be God's eternal salutation. His Holiness Riḍá - peace be upon him - hath made mention of thee [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.094a,

BH09158

no title

110

Arabic

یا محمد قبل عین ان استمع ما یذکرک به المظلوم ثم اشکر ربک فی العشی و الاشراق

O Muhammad-'Ayn! Hearken unto that wherewith the Wronged One maketh mention of thee, then render thanks unto thy Lord at eventide and at dawn [3.5s]

INBA51:353b

KHAF.230

Chastisement and requital; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09159

no title

110

mixed

یا مراد مراد عالم آمد و نشناختند محبوب عالمیان آمد از او اعراض نمودند مکلم

O Desire! The Desire of the world came, yet they recognized Him not; the Beloved of all worlds appeared, yet they turned away from Him, the Speaker [3.5s]

INBA84:204a

Knowledge; recognition of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09160

no title

110

Arabic

یا معشر الامم قد اتی مالک القدم باسمه الاعظم و یدعوکم الیه ان انتم من السامعین

O peoples of the nations! The Lord of Eternity hath come with His Most Great Name and summoneth you unto Him, if ye be of them that hearken [3.5s]

INBA41:145, BLIB_Or15715.330b, , BLIB_Or15734.1.105b,

LHKM1.098

Call to action; Proclamation to the people of the world; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

BH09161

no title

110

Arabic

یا ملا الانشاء قد اتی مالک السماء الذی کان مذکورا فی کتب الله رب العالمین قد اتی الیوم

O Concourse of Creation! The Sovereign of Heaven, Who hath been mentioned in the Books of God, the Lord of all worlds, hath come. This Day hath indeed arrived [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.089a,

Chastisement and requital; Limits of the intellect; Proclamation to the people of the world; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09162

no title

110

Arabic

Prayers and Meditations; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

یا من وجهک کعبه المشتاقین و لقائک امل المخلصین و قربک رجاء المقربین و طلعتک

O Thou Whose face is the object of the adoration of all that yearn after Thee, Whose presence is the hope

INBA48:207, INBA30:120bx, BLIB_Or15739.350,

BRL_DA#755, PMP#010, AHM.059, AQMJ1.005, ADH1.048

PM#010, BPRY.240

Avalan & May

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for nearness to God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment

LL#495

BH09163

no title

110

Arabic

یا منزل الایات و مظهر البینات تعلم و تری بان افق الانشاء تکدر بما ورد علی

O Revealer of verses and Manifestation of clear tokens! Thou knowest and beholdest how the horizon of creation hath been darkened by what hath befallen it [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.014d, , BLIB_Or15734.2.065b,

Prayer for protection; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH09164

no title

110

Arabic

یا مهدی ا ن المظلوم یذکرک فی السجن الاعظم و یبشرک بما توجه الیک وجه القدم و

O Mihdi! The Wronged One remembereth thee in the Most Great Prison and beareth unto thee glad tidings that the Countenance of the Ancient of Days hath turned towards thee [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.309b,

Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

BH09165

no title

110

mixed

یا مهدی الحمد لله از کاس عرفان آشامیدی و از امطار رحمت رحمن قسمت بردی چه که

O Mihdi! Praise be unto God that thou hast drunk from the chalice of divine knowledge and received thy portion from the showers of the mercy of the All-Merciful [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15719.123a,

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH09166

no title

110

Arabic

یا مهدی علیک بهائی قد حضر العبد الحاضر بکتابک و عرضه لدی المظلوم وجدنا منه

O Mihdi! Upon thee be My glory! The servant who was present came with thy letter and placed it before the Wronged One. We found therein [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15734.1.108c,

Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

BH09167

no title

110

mixed

یا نصیر ان استمع ندائی منقطعا عن ندآء العالمین ثم اقبل الی افقی مقدسا عن آفاق

O Nasir! Hearken thou unto My Call, detached from the clamour of all worlds, then turn thee toward My horizon, sanctified above all horizons [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.107a,

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09168

no title

110

Arabic

یا ورقتی علیک بهائی ان السدره تلقی علیک من آیات ربک و انا الذاکر العلیم و

O My Leaf! Upon thee be My glory! The Tree casteth upon thee from the verses of thy Lord, and I am verily the All-Knowing, the All-Remembering [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.308,

Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Personal instructions; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of prayer; Praise and encouragement

BH09169

no title

110

Arabic

یا ورقتی علیک بهائی و عنایتی طوبی لک و لابنک و بنتک و من معک نشهد انک آمنت

O My Leaf! Upon thee be My glory and My loving-kindness. Blessed art thou, and blessed are thy son and thy daughter and those who are with thee. We bear witness that thou hast believed [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15696.112b,

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement

BH09170

no title

110

mixed

یا ورقتی و یا امتی امروز سزاوار اوراق سدره ذکر و ثنای حق جل جلاله بوده

O My leaf and My handmaiden! On this day it behooveth the leaves of the Divine Lote-Tree to make mention and sing the praise of God, glorified be His majesty [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.086a,

Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Prayer for women; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

BH09171

no title

110

Arabic

یا ورقتی و یا امتی و یا روحانی انه ذکرک من قبل و من بعد بما لاینقطع عرفه و

O My leaf, My handmaiden, My spiritual one! Verily, He hath made mention of thee, from before time and unto eternity, with a fragrance that shall never cease [3.5s]

RSR.031b

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Prayer for women

BH09172

no title

110

mixed

یا ورقه ذکرت لدی المظلوم مذکور و این لوح مبارک از سماء عنایت باسمت نازل حمد

O Leaf! Thy mention hath been made in the presence of the Wronged One, and this blessed Tablet hath been sent down from the heaven of loving-kindness in thy name. Praise be [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15715.201a,

Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH09173

no title

110

mixed

یا ورقه و یا امه البهاء حق آگاه گواه که لازال جناب مرفوع علیه بهائی و عنایتی

O Leaf and Handmaiden of Bahá! The True One knoweth and beareth witness that the honored one hath ever been beneath My glory and loving-kindness [3.5s]

INBA23:231b

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Justice and wrath of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09174

no title

110

mixed

یا یهودا حمد کن مقصود عالمیان را تورا تائید فرمود بر عرفان مشرق وحی و مطلع الهامش

O Judah! Glorify the Desire of all worlds, for He hath aided thee to recognize the Dawning-Place of His Revelation and the Source of His inspiration [3.5s]

KHMT.018

Knowledge; recognition of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH09175

no title

110

Arabic

یشهد لسان ظاهری و باطنی بوحدانیه الله و فردانیته و بقوته و قدرته و سلطانه و

My inner and outer tongue beareth witness to the oneness of God and His singleness, to His might, His power and His sovereignty [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15712.287a,

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH09176

no title

110

Arabic

ینادی الکتاب قد اتی الوهاب و الملک لله مالک الماب لسان الرحمن فی ملکوت البیان

The Book proclaimeth: The All-Bountiful hath indeed come, and sovereignty belongeth unto God, the Lord of Return, through the tongue of the All-Merciful in the Kingdom of Utterance [3.5s]

INBA23:180

Chastisement and requital; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Praise and encouragement; Proclamation of the Cause (general or uncategorized); Prophecy and fulfillment

BH09177

no title

110

Arabic

ینطق لسان القدم فی قطب العالم انه لا اله الا انا المهیمن القیوم قل یا عباد

The Tongue of Eternity speaketh from the heart of the world: "He is, verily, none other than I, the All-Compelling, the Self-Subsisting." Say: O servants [3.5s]

INBA15:280b, INBA26:282a

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH09178

no title

110

mixed

یوم یوم انبساطست چه که بساط الله باراده مطلقه نافذه در عرصه عالم بمبارکی اسم

The day is a day of expansion, for the Divine Carpet, through His absolute and pervading Will, hath been spread in the realm of the world through the blessedness of His Name [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15690.174c, , BLIB_Or15728.165a,

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

BH09179

no title

110

mixed

یوم یوم فرح و سرورست جمیع اشیاء بقد اتی الموعود ناطق طوبی از برای نفسیکه

This is a Day of joy and bliss, for all things proclaim "The Promised One is come!" Blessed is the soul that [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15716.090c,

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH09180

no title

110

mixed

یوم یوم نصر و ظفر است امید آنکه بجنود حکمت و بیان اولیایش افئده و قلوب را مسخر

Today is the Day of triumph and victory; it is hoped that through the hosts of wisdom and utterance His loved ones may conquer hearts and minds [3.5s]

BLIB_Or15703.081,

Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement

BH09182

no title

110

O My sister and the leaf of My Tree! Give ear to the call of this Wronged One raised from the direction of His renowned and infamous Prison

LTDT.268

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for women; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09183

no title

110

mixed

Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh

یا امتی چه بسیار از رجال که در قرون و اعصار منتظر ظهور بودند

O My handmaiden! How many the men who, throughout the centuries and ages, expectantly awaited the promised Manifestation...

BRL_DA#232, COMP_WOMENP#007

BRL_ATBH#31, BRL_WOMEN#007, COC#2098

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Suffering and imprisonment

BH09184

no title

110

Praised be God alone, and salutation be upon the One after whom there is no prophet. O Husayn Effendi!

LTDT.322

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters

BH11665

no title

110

mixed

حمد ساحت حضرت مقصود را که اعراض و اعتراض عالم و اغماض و انکار امم او را از اراده

Praise be to the Court of the Divine Beloved, Whom the world's disdain and opposition, and the peoples' neglect and denial, have not deterred from His Purpose [3.5s]

NSS.204bx

Business; financial; property matters; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH11666

no title

110

mixed

حمد و ثنا ذکر و بیان مقصود امکانرا لایق و سزاست که اماء خود را توفیق عطا

Praise and glorification, remembrance and utterance, befit and are worthy of the Object of all contingent beings, Who hath graciously bestowed success upon His handmaidens [3.5s]

NSS.102x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH11667

no title

110

Arabic

یا احبائی فی فاران یذکرکم الرحمن فی ایام فیها اشرق نیر المعانی من افق البیان

O My loved ones in Paran! The All-Merciful remembereth you in these days wherein the Luminary of inner meanings hath dawned from the horizon of utterance [3.5s]

FRH.065-066

Call to action; Idolatry; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH11668

no title

110

mixed

یا علی محمد ذکرت لدی المظلوم مذکور اگر ثمره اینفقره را بیابی تا جان داری بلک

O 'Alí-Muḥammad! Thou art mentioned in the presence of the Wronged One. Shouldst thou discover the fruit of this utterance, thou wouldst, as long as life endureth [3.5s]

SFI21.015

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

BH11837

no title

110

Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of

All praise be to the one true God Who hath assisted His loved ones to observe the Fast and hath aided them to fulfill that which hath been decreed in the Book

BRL_IOPF#1.18x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Knowledge; recognition of God; Petitions to authorities; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

BH11838

no title

110

Arabic

ان یا حسین لیس الیوم یوم الاحزان ان استبشر بین ملا الاکوان ثم اصعد بجناحین

O Husayn! This is not a day of sorrow. Rejoice thou amidst the concourse of the worlds, then soar aloft upon two wings [3.5s]

NLAI_BH1.049

BRL_DA#239

Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

BH11839

no title

110

Arabic

ان یا طالب ان المطلوب ینادیک و یقول دع الوری عن وراک ثم اشرب حمیا المعانی

O seeker! The Sought One calleth thee and saith: Cast all else behind thee, then quaff the wine of inner meaning [3.5s]

BRL_DA#420

Chastisement and requital; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

BH11840

no title

110

Arabic

انا نذکر من اقبل الی الله و تمسک بالعروه الوثقی التی اظهرناها بهذا الاسم العظیم

Verily, We make mention of him who hath turned unto God and laid fast hold on the Most Firm Handle which We have manifested through this Most Great Name [3.5s]

BRL_DA#302

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Thankfulness; gratitude

BH11841

no title

110

Arabic

یا یوسف ان المظلوم یوصیک بالمله البیضاء و الشریعه الغراء نسئل الله تعالی

O Joseph! The Wronged One counseleth thee to embrace the shining Faith and the resplendent Law. We beseech God, exalted be He [3.5s]

BRL_DA#515

Exhortations and counsels; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Transcendence; unknowability of God

BH11864

no title

110

Arabic

انا ندع الامم الی مطلع القدم و نبشر العالم بهذا الاسم الذی به فک ختم رحیق البقآء و انجذب

We summon the nations unto the Dayspring of Eternity and announce unto the world this Name through which the seal of the choice Wine of everlasting life hath been broken and hearts have been drawn [3.5s]

BRL_DA#626, BRL_DA#637

Call to action; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

BH11897

no title

110

Arabic

یا قلم ول وجهک شطر القاف و المیم ثم اذکر فیها اولیاء الله و اصفیائه الذین سمعوا

O Pen! Turn Thy face towards Qáf and Mím, and make mention therein of the chosen ones of God and His sincere servants who have hearkened [3.5s]

QUM.020x, QUM.074-075

Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB12530

Extract from a letter to Hooper Harris in Dec. 1906

110

…Send her [Alma Knobloch] my love and greetings and say: Blessed are you, in whom whites and blacks are alike. Wisdom is gained through the light of the heart and not through the skin. Blackness is the darkness of the heart and not the darkness of the face

BBBD.031bx

Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

BB00584

Letter to Aqa Muhammad Husayn Ardistani

110

Arabic

Tablet of the Báb Revealed in Honor of Áqá Muḥammad Ḥusayn Ardīstānī, A

هو الاکبر. شهد الله الخ هو الاعظم بعد البسملة شهد الله الخ فلتشهدن علی انه لا اله الا هوالمهیمن القیوم

God testifieth, etc. He is the Most Mighty. After the basmala God testifieth, etc. So testify that there is no god but Him, the Help-in-Peril, the Self-Subsisting

AHDA.237

KSHK.BWB

Preservation; transcription of the Sacred Writings; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God

BB00582

Letter to Hajj Sulayman Khan (from Medina)

110

Arabic

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم. ان هذا کتاب قد سطرت من ید الذکر هذا علی حکیم و انه لعلی علی صراط مستقیم و ان ربک یعلم غیب السموات

Verily, this book has been written by the hand of this, the Remembrance, Exalted and Wise. Verily, he is exalted upon the straight path. Verily, he knows the invisble world of the heavens and the earth

INBA91:029.10-030.04, INBA_5019C:299-300?, , INBA_6012C.261-262, , CMB_F28.7.03-04,

TZH2.059-060

KSHK.BWB

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

FHR#03.09, FHR#03.22?, BRHL.68, MSBR.208-209, AHDA.461.14?, AHDA.610.12, SRC.191, SRC.192

ABU2276

Public address given on 1913-01-28

110

There are certain trees which grow and develop quickly, other trees may take a long time before they put forth leaves and blossoms. It is evident that Paris is one of those trees which may take a long time to grow.

DAS.1913-01-28

Growth of the Cause; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

BH09085

Salat-i-Mayyit (Prayer for the Dead)

110

Arabic

Prayers and Meditations; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

Salat-i-Mayyit (Prayer for the Dead)

یا الهی هذا عبدک و ابن عبدک الذی آمن بک و بایاتک و توجه الیک منقطعا عن سواک

O my God! This is Thy servant and the son of Thy servant who hath believed in Thee and in Thy signs

BRL_Mayyit, PMP#167, AVK4.203, AHM.214, BSHN.005, GHA.138x, TSBT.239, BSHA.077, OOL.B097a, OOL.B097b

PM#167, BPRY.035

Prayer with six verses to be repeated nineteen times each, recited at graveside, and stated in the K …

Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.

LL#231

ABU2305

Words spoken at 1815 California Street in San Francisco, 1912-10-10

110

You are all welcome, exceedingly welcome. I have journeyed a great distance to visit you, having longed to see you, for Bahá’u’lláh has created a marvelous love in the hearts

ECN.120+471+476+599+606

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2209

Words spoken at Hotel Marquardt in Stuttgart, 1913-04-26

110

Persian

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

اهالی سویس مردمان با استعدادی هستند اگر این امر را در آنجا منتشر شود

The Swiss are a receptive people. Should this Cause be spread in that land, blessed souls would be raised up as a result

BDA2.263

MHMD2.343-344

ABU2273

Words spoken at Kinney home in New York, 1912-12-01

110

I desire to go to the Orient... Know this for a certainty that today, the penetrative power in the arteries of the world of humanity, is the power of the Covenant.

SW_v06#14 p.111x, SW_v11#08 p.121x, PN_1912 p025, BSTW#052s

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2268

Words spoken at Pleiades Sylvan Bower, Alhammeh near Tiberias, 1914-05-10

110

This is self-evident and is in no need of proof. For example the hand corresponds with another hand. No sooner thou takest hold of the hand of thy beloved than a world of feelings and emotions are conveyed

DAS.1914-05-10

Need for an educator; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

ABU2277

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-01-31

110

The duties and the responsibilities of the Bahá'í are these: They must be kind to all the religions. They must love humankind with all their hearts and souls. They must work for the public welfare.

DAS.1913-01-31

Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU2256

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-11

110

The greatest attainment in the world of humanity is love, for it is through love that man is attracted toward God. It is love that establishes communication

DAS.1913-02-11

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2238

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-20

110

The greatness of the American journey is not now known. Erelong its glories shall fill all the books and pamphlets of the world.

DAS.1913-02-20

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision

ABU2227

Words spoken at Windsor Hotel in Montreal, 1912-09-07

110

Persian

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime

چنانچه در عالم جسمانی فصول اربعه هست در عالم دیانت هم بهار الهی و ربیع روحانی است

As in the physical world there are four seasons, so in the realm of religion there is the season of heavenly and spiritual springtime.

BDA1.231.08

SW_v19#12 p.381, MHMD1.248

ABU2206

Words spoken ca. Feb. 1920

110

Persian

احبا هر روز در انتظار نامه جدیدی هستند که از من به آنها برسد و پس از وصول بخوانند و در جعبه های خود بگذارند

The beloved ones await, day after day, a fresh epistle that shall reach them from Me, that they may peruse it upon its arrival and place it within their treasured boxes [3.5s]

KHMT.072

Entry by troops; Growth of the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Words vs deeds

ABU2223

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

110

Persian

جمال مبارک این گونه حرکات را نهی فرمودند ما خلق جدیدیم عادت قدیمه

The Blessed Beauty hath forbidden such practices. We are a new creation; [we have] ancient customs [3.5s]

KHH2.261-262

Religious rituals minimized or eliminated; Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2249

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

110

Persian

نوشته اند که میخواهند بعضی از سنگهای تاج ایران را بفروشند تاج ایران عدالت است

It hath been written that they desire to sell certain jewels of the Crown of Iran. Know ye that the Crown of Iran is Justice [3.5s]

KHH2.284-285

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Past, present and future of Iran; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU2294

Words spoken ca. Nov. 1912 in the United States

110

...he replied that he had talked on every subject, from the scientific as well as psychological basis

SW_v03#10 p.016

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Living waters; water of life; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

ABU2225

Words spoken en route in Abu Sinan, 1914-11-01

110

Persian

جمال مبارک سه مرتبه به یرکه تشریف آوردند دفعه اول من تا نزدیکهای ابوسنان پیاده

The Blessed Beauty journeyed to the village of Yirkih three times. On the first visit, I walked at the side

KHH1.131-132 (1.181-182)

KHHE.197, DAS.1914-11-01, BSR_v13 p.082

Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Shrines and Holy places

ABU2282

Words spoken in 1912 in the United States

110

The heart of man is a garden. The real garden is in order, well planted, watered and cultivated

SW_v04#06 p.105.1, SW_v15#06 p.157.2

Education of children; moral education; Manifestation of God as educator; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2260

Words spoken in early Sept. 1911 in Vevey

110

Bahá'u'lláh says that in this world there is nothing more absurd than divorce. If one has accepted another

PN_1909B p037, DJT.191, BLO_PN#027

House of Justice; Law of divorce

ABU2285

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

110

Christ; Christianity; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds

Praise be to God, this century is a glorious century; may love increase every day

AIL.107

ABU2287

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

110

Degrees of faith; certitude; Effort; striving; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Words vs deeds

You must strive. A child does not know, in learning he obtains knowledge. Search for Truth. There are three kinds of Faith

AIL.064, SW_v20#10 p.293x, SAS.093-094

ABU2288

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

110

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Equality of men and women; Intuition; inspiration; Mary Magdalene; Resurrection of Christ

Taken in general, women today have a stronger sense of religion than men. The woman's intuition is more correct

AIL.104

ABU2297

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

110

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity of thought and belief

I have enjoyed London very much and the bright faces of the friends have delighted my heart... There are living nations and dead nations

AIL.079

ABU2299

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

110

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Critique of Western values; culture; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Wealth inequality and its moderation

I find England awake; there is spiritual life here. But your poor are so very poor! This should not be.

LOG#0729x, AIL.091

ABU2303

Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London

110

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Universality of the Cause

You must not dissociate yourself from it. Know this; the Kingdom of God is not in any Society

AIL.097

ABU2243

Words spoken on 1912-09-23 in Denver

110

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

من از طول راه کلیفورنیا در ابتدای حرکت متأثر می شدم ولی چون لله و محض نشر نفحات الله حرکت کردیم

In the early stages of our long journey to California my health was affected... It is written in the Hadith that cities shall draw nearer to each other.

BDA1.265.01

MHMD1.283

ABU2233

Words spoken on 1912-10-17 in San Francisco

110

Persian

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence

دو جواب دارد یکی جواب فلسفی و یکی ملکوتی جواب فلسفی آسان است چه که

This question may be answered in two ways, philosophically as well as spiritually. ...in philosophy the spirit is energy

BDA1.317.06

MHMD1.335

ABU2214

Words spoken on 1912-12-13 in Liverpool

110

Persian

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

اینها محل اعتماد نیستند و ابداً اهمیت ندارند در این سفر امریکا نفوسی اظهار خضوع

One should not place one's trust in such people. What he [Edward Browne] has said is of no importance to me whatsoever

BDA2.021

MHMD2.024

ABU2043

Words spoken on 1912-12-18 in London to E.G. Browne

110

Persian

Critique of Western values; culture; Development of capacity and readiness; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge

من بدایتاً نوشتم که تا دولت و ملّت مانند شهد و شیر ... باید کوشید تا اخلاق ملت تبدیل شود و استعداد مشروطه و امور سائره حاصل گردد

I have previously written that, for as long as the government and the people are not mingled together like milk and honey, prosperity shall remain unattainable… You must strive to change the characters of the people

BDA2.029

MHMD2.034, EGBBF.097x

ABU2229

Words spoken on 1912-12-24 in London

110

Persian

Heat and motion; John the Baptist; Power of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

حرارت در جمیع اشیا موجود است اما قوه ای لازم که آن را ظاهر کند همچنین در عالم دیانت

The property of heat exists in all things, but a power is needed for that heat to be made manifest. In the realm of religion, it is the power of Baha'u'llah that causes the heat of the love of God

BDA2.041

MHMD2.047-048

ABU2246

Words spoken on 1912-12-25 in London

110

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Need for an educator; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization

نفس امارهٴ انسان اگر اطفال را بحال طبیعی بگذارید اخلاق جمیع مذموم و شیطانی شود

One's insistent self. Were you to leave a child to persist in his natural state, he would develop a character that is reprehensible and fiendish

BDA2.042

MHMD2.049-050

ABU2254

Words spoken on 1912-12-26 in London

110

Persian

Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Infinity and eternity; Law of transformation and change; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Reincarnation

وجود بقای ابدی دارد چیزی نشان بدهید که ابدی نباشد نهایت درجات و انتقالات دارد

Existence itself consists of perpetual permanence. Show me something that does not exist perpetually!... This reincarnation in which people have traditionally believed is contrary to what has been revealed in the Books of God

BDA2.043

MHMD2.051-052

ABU2275

Words spoken on 1913-01-01 in London

110

Civilization is like unto a moving hill of sands: Today it is here, tomorrow it is many thousand miles away. It is subject to constant transferences.

DAS.1913-01-01

Means of establishment of future civilization; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

ABU2224

Words spoken on 1913-02-02 in Paris

110

Persian

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

جمال مبارک در مناجاتی میفرماید که خدایا هر چشمی در خواب است و جمیع نفوس

In one of His prayers, the Blessed Beauty states: 'O God! Every eye is asleep, and all are reposing on the bed of ease…'

BDA2.119

MHMD2.148

ABU2242

Words spoken on 1913-02-24 in Paris

110

Persian

Christ; Christianity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

مردم خیلی غافلند باید آنها را بزور فهماند که در زمان مسیح چه قدر مضطرب

The people are oblivious indeed. One must take great pains to help them appreciate the degree of agitation that had seized the apostles of Christ

BDA2.157-158

MHMD2.198

ABU3697

Words spoken on 1913-03-12 in Paris

110

Persian

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Priestcraft

سبب نفرت آنها از دیانت و روحانیّت مداخله کشیشهای کاتولیک در امور سیاسی بود که چون مخالفت مشروطیّت

Their [the people of Paris'] contempt for religion and spirituality stems from the meddling of the Catholic clergy in political affairs

BDA2.179

MHMD2.226-227

ABU2230

Words spoken on 1913-03-27 in Paris

110

Persian

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection of Muhammad

حضرت رسول ص سیزده سال در مکه بودند و همیشه مبتلای زجر و زحمت معاندین ایشانرا

For thirteen years, the Apostle of God (may the blessings of God be upon Him) was in Mecca, where He was subjected constantly to persecution

BDA2.203-204

MHMD2.260-261

ABU2239

Words spoken on 1913-04-04 in Germany

110

Persian

Living waters; water of life; Satan; the Evil One; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

عنقریب صحت تامه خواهی یافت مطمئن بفضلِ الهی باش این شیطان نفس انسان است

You will soon make a full recovery; be assured of the grace of God. That Satan is none other than the human self. Each person has a Satan

BDA2.217

MHMD2.280

ABU3698

Words spoken on 1913-04-10 in Budapest

110

Persian

False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Innateness; early self-awareness of the Manifestations of God; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Theosophy

با این همه آگاهی و صلح جوئی که در این عصر مُبین ظهور انسان کاملی را لازم می‌شمرند

In spite of all their awareness, and notwithstanding their quest for peace--knowing as they do that a Perfect Man is needed in this perspicuous age

BDA2.228

MHMD2.295

ABU3699

Words spoken on 1913-04-17 in Budapest

110

Persian

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Laws of marriage and dowry; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

چه مؤمنهٴ مقدّسهئ‌ی است همیشه بخدمت و تبلیغ امر مشغول است شوهرش با آنکه بهائی نیست

What a devoted and blessed woman! She [Aseyeh Allen] is always engaged in serving and teaching the Cause

BDA2.243-243

MHMD2.314-315

ABU2308

Words spoken on 1913-07-04 in Port Said

110

It is related that an aged and decrepit man became the guest of his holiness Abraham

DAS.1913-07-04, SW_v08#12 p.143, ABIE.025, BLO_PN#007, STAB#051

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Idolatry; Stories; anecdotes

ABU2258

Words spoken on 1913-11-11 in Port Said

110

How fervently I long to go on Mount Carmel, the Garden of the Lord! How inspiring is the matchless panorama

DAS.1913-11-11

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Mount Carmel; Shrines and Holy places

ABU2279

Words spoken on 1913-12-29 in Haifa

110

The spiritual powers of man are always at work. The soul is always active - it travels even when man is asleep... Spirit shines through the body as the sun is reflected in the mirror.

PN_1913-14_heh p034

Empty learning; false spirituality; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

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

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

ABU2207

Words spoken on 1914-06-17 in Haifa

110

The friends in Meelan were self-sacrificing from the beginning of the Cause. They have always endured calamities and hardships.... We are continually working hard, writing and writing.... Endeavor ye night and day that the banner of the Covenant may wave as it should

SW_v09#10 p.117-118x

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU2236

Words spoken on 1914-07-19 in Haifa

110

You are the angels of the kingdom of Abha; guide the people. You are the rays

DAS.1914-07-19, SW_v07#04 p.027

Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Call to action; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2302

Words spoken on 1914-08-20

110

The object of the dawn of the Morn of Guidance and the effulgence of the Sun of

DAS.1914-08-20, SW_v08#10 p.135

Being a source of light; guidance; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2231

Words spoken on 1915-04-09 in Abu Sinan

110

Persian

حضرت مسیح بیشتر اوقات در سواحل بحیره طبریا بودند لکن هیچ از نفحات قدس

His Holiness Christ spent most of His time on the shores of Lake Tiberius, but, alas, none of His sacred fragrances have remained.

KHH1.208-209 (1.292)

KHHE.305-306

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2234

Words spoken on 1915-07-23 in Haifa

110

Persian

سیاسیون عالم برآنند که چیزی که سبب ترقیات مادی و عقلی است حرب است. ولی خودشان عربان بادیه را حقیر

The politicians of the world maintain that war is the cause of material and intellectual progress [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-23

War and peace

ABU2248

Words spoken on 1915-07-27 in Haifa

110

Persian

نفوس کشته می شوند ولی بی نتیجه. چقدر سلاطین کشته می شوند ولی هیچ ذکری از آنها نیست، ولی یک نفر که در سبیل الهی

Lives are sacrificed, yet to no avail. How many monarchs are slain, and no remembrance remaineth of them; yet a single soul who in the path of God [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-27

Imam Husayn; Martyrs and martyrdom; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU2247

Words spoken on 1915-08-15 in Haifa

110

Persian

نفوس را باید از نفوس بارده و نفوس سرد محافظه کرد. اگر محافظه کنی، سالم می ماند و الا بکلی ناخوش می ماند

Souls must be safeguarded from cold and frigid souls. If thou guardest them thus, they shall remain sound; else shall they be utterly afflicted [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-15

Education of children; moral education; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU2219

Words spoken on 1915-09-21 in Haifa

110

Persian

بفرمایش حضرت روح که می فرماید "الجسد یحزن والروح یستبشر منهم " جسمم خسته شده است از این سفر

In accordance with the utterance of His Holiness the Spirit Who declareth: "The body grieveth while the spirit rejoiceth in them" - My body hath grown weary from this journey [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-21

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU2222

Words spoken on 1916-07-02

110

Persian

Family Life

تاسیس عائله خیلی مهم است تا انسان جوانست از غرور جوانی ملتفت نمیشود ولی چون پیر شد

It is highly important for man to raise a family. So long as he is young, because of youthful self-complacency

COMP_FAMP#09x, BRL_SWOP#023, GHA.161

BRL_FAM#09x, BRL_SWO#023, COC#0860x, LOG#0733x

Education of children; moral education; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Parents and children; youth; families

ABU2266

Words spoken on 1919-06-08

110

The Temple of Eshkabad is unique in that it is the first Temple of the kind that has been erected. Many such temples shall be constructed

BSTW#237

Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing

ABU3653

Words spoken on 1919-12-21

110

Persian

بلی عاکور همین عکاست فرنگی ها به عکا عاکور میگویند در طول مدت تاریخ

Yes, Achor is this same 'Akka. The Westerners refer to 'Akka as Achor. Over the course of history, it has acquired many names. At first it was 'Aúk, then became 'akúr [Achor] and afterwards 'Akka

ISA.015

ISAE.1919-12-21

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture

ABU3654

Words spoken on 1920-01-04

110

Persian

حیفا بدرجه ای ترقی کند که این کوه یکپارچه نور شود از اینجا تا عکا

Haifa will develop to such a degree that this mountain will be covered entirely in light. From here to 'Akka will be connected by roads and on each side trees will be planted

ISA.015-016

ISAE.1920-01-04

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Status of kings; future of monarchy

ABU3696

Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-11

110

Persian

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice

چه می‌گوئید که من یکمرتبه وارد مسجد شاه طهران شوم و بمعاندین بگویم شما مرا جستجو

What would you say if I were to suddenly enter the Masjid Shah in Tehran, and say to the enemies of the Faith

BDA2.016-017

MHMD2.019

ABU2220

Words to a Baha'í from Holland, spoken on 1913-02-10

110

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

بناپارت در عالم ملک یکی از نفوس عظیمه بود ولی فتوحاتش محدود بود منتهی شد

[Napoleon] Bonaparte was a powerful person in this earthly dominion. His conquests, however, were limited.

BDA2.129

DAS.1913-02-10, MHMD2.160-161

ABU2278

Words to a French-speaking Hungarian, spoken on 1913-04-11

110

If you desire to love God, love thy fellow man. If them you can see the image and likeness of God. If you are eager to serve God, serve mankind.

DAS.1913-04-11, SW_v08#11 p.138

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2261

Words to a friend from England, spoken on 1913-03-29

110

You say you are from England? In reality we are all one nation: England, France, Germany, Persia, America, they are all one country. However, this much can be said

DAS.1913-03-29

Growth of the Cause; Praise of Western values; culture; Unity in diversity

ABU2259

Words to a Hindu believer spoken in Apr. 1914

110

Your friends and relatives, nay your father and descendants shall soon glory over this action of yours, that you have overcome such barriers

TDAB.06-07

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; High station of the true believer; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2265

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-04-22

110

Wait till the end of this war. The new ideals of peace which I have nurtured in my mind will be promoted. God willing we shall take another journey

DAS.1915-04-22

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Means of establishment of future civilization; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Universal peace; world unity

ABU2255

Words to Albert Vail, spoken on 1919-11-23

110

If people ask you about your conduct (as a Bahá'í teacher), say: ‘We do not oppose the religion of any one and we act in accordance with the Gospel.

LAT.105-108

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Methods of teaching the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; The power of words; of speech; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU2272

Words to an English-speaking enquirer spoken in April 1914

110

In this world there are two things which are the cause of man's elevation and progress: one is knowledge and the other is religion.

TDAB.17

Harmony of science and religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2284

Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

110

Looking after one's health is done with two intentions. Man may take good care of his body... Remember that the essential health is spiritual health

SW_v08#18 p.231, AHF.011, VLAB.126x

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Work as worship

ABU2309

Words to Dr. Zia Bagdadi, spoken on 1920-04-06

110

Yes, this is the truth. If the races do not come to an agreement, there can be no question or doubt of bloodshed…. I foretell things before they happen…

SW_v12#05 p.120-121

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU2291

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

110

It was in all probability the second month of the summer when one early morning

SW_v08#13 p.171

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU2307

Words to Florence Khan spoken in 1906

110

Consider the mole beneath the ground. He constructs galleries and tunnels there… Again look at the spider.

SUR.241

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Stories; anecdotes; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2211

Words to Habib Mu'ayyad around Dec. 1907

110

Persian

این اراضی مقدسه است تمامش باثر اقدام انبیای الهی متبرک و مشرف شده هر وجبش مقدس است

All of this land is Holy Land, and it bears traces of the footsteps of the Divine Prophets. Therefore, every grain of it is sacred and sanctified.

KHH1.015 (1.021)

KHHE.033

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU2283

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

110

Daily Lessons Received at Akka

To the Beloved of God, Tell them I love them with all My Heart, that I always think of them and never forget them

DLA.068, BLO_PN#026

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity

ABU2298

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

110

Daily Lessons Received at Akka

There are two kinds of death. One is preordained, and the other is dependent upon may things. For example, a lamp is filled with oil

DLA.031-032, BLO_PN#026

Free will and predestination; fate; Life and death

ABU2281

Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1913

110

According to the record of three Gospels, His Holiness Jesus Christ went into the Temple

SW_v04#01 p.018

Praise of Western values; culture; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU2289

Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1913

110

In my talks with the reverend doctors of religion and men of the peace societies

SW_v04#01 p.018

Differences in human capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU2267

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

110

Ten Days in the Light of Akka

Everlasting Life is the Bounty of God. It is like the Sea of Reality. The believers are the waves of that Sea, one great Sea and a thousand waves as one.

TDLA.008, BLO_PN#104

Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Symbolism of color and light; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU2270

Words to Juliet Thompson et al, spoken on 1909-07-09

110

Consider what the power of the Covenant has done! It was an impossibility for a Zoroastrian to unite with a Sid and a mulla with a Jew.

SW_v08#17 p.226x, PN_1909 p016, PN_1909 p049, PN_1909C p096, DJT.084, BLO_PN#027

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Unity in diversity

ABU2269

Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914

110

No atom can succeed without help and assistance. Everything in this world depends upon the assistance of others.

TDAB.07-08

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU2310

Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914

110

You must not look at the quality of the thing served at the table, you must always consider whether yourhost loves you or not. If he loves you and the food served is seasoned with love then there is no better food than that.

TDAB.19

Hospitality; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB07158

Words to Mr and Mrs Ober

110

Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

Glory be unto Thee, O my God! Verily, this thy servant and this Thy maidservant

BPRY.120, SW_v03#12 p.015

MJ Cyr, E. Mahony

Prayer for married couples; Prayer for protection; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Prayer for unity

ABU2208

Words to Mr W.W. Harmon, spoken on 1912-07-27

110

Persian

Martyrs and martyrdom; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies

از شهدای این امر یکی در وقت شهادت گفت که حضرت مسیح فرمود که جسد از شهادت خائف است اما

One of the martyrs of this Cause, at the time of his martyrdom... What a blessing God bestowed upon the Persians but they could not appreciate it!

BDA1.168.13

MHMD1.183-184

ABU2306

Words to Mr. Raymond, spoken on 1912-10-07

110

This Cause is comprehensive. Every community finds the reality of its principles in this Cause. The Bahá’í Cause is like a tree and these various communities, or gatherings or societies, are branches.

ECN.657

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause

ABU2257

Words to Mrs Noel, spoken on 1913-05-19

110

First we must make ourselves receptive, then the bounties of God descend upon us. The mirror must become clear from rust first, then the sun with all its glory will be reflected therein.

DAS.1913-05-19

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2293

Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-11

110

Having heard of the numerous organizations for peace and arbitration, and because of My great interest in these subject, I have come here to advocate

SW_v19#02 p.053

Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU2221

Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-05-06

110

Persian

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Wealth inequality and its moderation

پیام من وحدت عالم انسانی است و صلح عمومی و تطبیق مسائل دنیه با علوم صحیحه تساوی حقوق

My message is the oneness of humanity and universal peace; the harmony of true science and religion

BDA1.073.13

SW_v19#05 p.140, MHMD1.082

ABU2218

Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920

110

Persian

بدانید و مطمئن باشید که آنچه واقع می شود باعث اعلای امر الله است وقتی حضرت اعلی شهید

You, dear ones, must remember that whatever happens is for the progress of the Cause of God.

KNR.043

KNRE.053

Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Martyrdom of the Bab

ABU2253

Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920

110

Persian

هیچ کدام نه مدح کنید و نه ذم فقط بگوئید امر جمال مبارک با

You must neither praise nor speak ill of them [the communists]. You should say that the Cause of God has no objection specifically concerning them

KNR.091-092

KNRE.099

Maintainance of degrees in society; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU2235

Words to people invited for lunch, spoken on 1912-09-02

110

Persian

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude

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

ABU2262

Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-29

110

Praise be to God that you have come. For many days you have been here and with perfect joy and fragrance we associated

DAS.1913-09-29, ABIE.371, BLO_PN#007

Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

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; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU2244

Words to some children, spoken on 1912-11-24

110

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Parents and children; youth; families; Praise and encouragement; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

من امیدوارم چنانچه باید و شاید تربیت شوید و هر یک سبب فخر خاندان خویش گردید خدا شما را تأیید کند

I hope that you will be educated as you ought to be and that each of you will become the pride of your family. May God assist you to acquire divine knowledge

BDA1.389.03

MHMD1.407-408

ABU2215

Words to some first-time visitors, spoken on 1912-06-26

110

Persian

Christian doctrine and practice; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Idolatry; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Suffering; rejection of Christ

آنچه را شما در زمین باز نمائید در آسمان گشوده خواهد شد لکن مسیحیان معنی ان را نفهمیدند و گمان کردند مقصد رفع گناهان خلق بواسطهٴ رؤسای مسیحیه است

Whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven'. The Christians have not understood its meaning.

BDA1.135.05

MHMD1.145

ABU2286

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-22

110

There are certain forms of work which are beyond human endurance and others which are within it

DAS.1914-12-22, SW_v13#10 p.270-271

Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU2263

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-02-24

110

When Aqa Abdu'r-Rahim came to Baghdad he was a young man with a heavy black moustache. He has grown old in this Cause.

DAS.1915-02-24

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU2264

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

110

How important is the cleanliness of the body! It is well-expressed that cleanliness is godliness: because this body is the spiritual temple of the Almighty, it must be kept clean and pure.

DAS.1915-03-14

Chastity and purity; Cleanliness and refinement; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2280

Words to some pilgrims, spoken on 1914-02-23

110

Tell me, what voice is heard in thy city? Is it the voice of an earthly singer or the voice of the Cause of God?... The charm and beauty of the voice of Truth attract the hearts and spiritualize the thoughts

DAS.1914-02-23

Music and singing; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; The power of words; of speech; Word of God and human limitations

ABU2240

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-08-10

110

Persian

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

فقیر صابر بهتر از غنی شاکر است اما فقیر شاکر بهتر از فقیر صابر است و بهتر از همه غنی نتفق است

The patient poor are better than the thankful rich. But the thankful poor are better than the patient poor. And the best of all is the rich-giver who is free from temptations or tests, who becomes the cause of the happiness of mankind.... At the time of his death a king longed for the station of a poor man

KHMT.194x, MAS5.227, BDA1.185.10

SW_v19#12 p.379-380, MHMD1.201, ROB2.281, STAB#042

ABU2228

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-03

110

Persian

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

چنانچه در عالم جسمانی فصول اربعه هست در عالم روحانی نیز چنین است که چون بهار الهی منتهی و فیض رحمانی منقطع شود

As there are four seasons in this material world, so it is in the spiritual world. When the divine spring is over and the heavenly bounty ceases

BDA1.285.15

MHMD1.303

ABU2212

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

110

Persian

این درخت را که میبینید اگر بخود نگاه کند ابدا از خود امیدی ندارد و مایوس است

Consider this tree: If it only focuses on its own merits, then it will have no hope, and will be deprived. However, if its hope is on the billowing waves of the sea of nature

KHH1.042 (1.059-060)

KHHE.077

Bringing forth results; fruit; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline

ABU2213

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

110

Persian

این کوه مقدس خدا منتهای آرزوی انبیاء است و مطاف ملاء اعلی

Attaining unto this Mountain was the ultimate desire of the Prophets… After two thousand years of wandering, the Jewish people will return to the Holy Land and embrace the Cause of God

KHH1.061 (1.085)

KHHE.104

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Predictions and prophecies; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU2232

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

110

Persian

در پاریس چنانچه باید و شاید امر الله علو ننموده است و آتش محبت الله در نگرفته البته در این حکمتی است

The Faith of God has not penetrated Paris and the fire of the love of God has not enkindled her people to the depth it should.... Sometimes, a translation is better than the original. A translator must fully comprehend the meaning [and the context] of the words.

KHH1.056-057 (1.079-080)

KHHE.097-098

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Language and the structure of reality; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

ABU2252

Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907

110

Persian

هر چه عمومی است الهی است و هر چه خصوصی است بشری احبای الهی آنچه تاسیس مینمایند

Whatever is public is divine, and whatever is private is devised of man. Therefore, whatever is established by the friends of God must be public, whether a Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, or other institutions.

KHH1.025 (1.036)

KHHE.051-052

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Universal education

ABU2226

Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-01

110

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization

جمیع اهل غرب غرق ظلمات طبیعتند انوار الهیه غروب نموده هر چند در جسمانیات بمنتهی درجهٴ

The darkness of materialism has enveloped Europe. Natural civilization has advanced tremendously and progress is magical and by leaps and bounds

BDA2.277

DAS.1913-05-01, MHMD2.363

ABU2271

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-07-18

110

Tonight they are holding the Feast of Elijah on the top of Mount Carmel, in memory of his ascent to heaven in a chariot of fire.

DAS.1914-07-18

Empty learning; false spirituality; Mount Carmel; Oneness; unity of religion

ABU2210

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-04

110

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Miracles and their interpretation; Praise and encouragement

ای بهآءالله بقربانت ای بهآءاللة بفدایت حرفی زده ئی که منکر ندارد چه امر عظیمی تأسیس فرموده ئی

O Baha'u'llah! May I be a sacrifice for Thee. O Baha'u'llah! May my life be offered up for Thee.

BDA1.227.04

MHMD1.243

ABU2216

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-19

110

Persian

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Critique of Western values; culture; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

باز اهل غرب چون ثروت و مالشان زیاد می شود آثار عتیقه جمع می کنند که خدمتی بعالم صنایع نمایند

When people of the West become wealthy, they begin to collect antique objects in order to render a service to the world of art. But when Persians become wealthy

BDA1.256.08

MHMD1.274

ABU2217

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-20

110

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

بجهت این بلاد مبلغ منجذب منقطع و عالم بسیار واجب است مثل بعضی از مبلغین جانفشان ایران

In this country it is essential to have teachers who are attracted, wholly severed and learned like some of the self-sacrificing Persian teachers.

BDA1.259.05

MHMD1.277

ABU2777

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-03-15

110

The Cause of God will soon throw a great reverberation throughout the pillars of the world. It will embrace in its fold the East and the West. Its power will penetrate through every atom of creation.

DAS.1913-03-15

Consolation and comfort; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause

BH11836

no title

112

Arabic

قل یا ملاء الانشاء تالله الحق قد جائکم البها لیطهرکم عن الهوی و یقربکم الی الله

Say: O Concourse of Creation! By God, the True One, the Glory hath come unto you to purify you from selfish desire and draw you nigh unto God [3.5s]

NLAI_BH1.064a

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution

BH11896

no title

117

Arabic

یا جمالیه علیک بها الله و عنایته و فضله اشهد انک حضرت امام الوجه و فزت بخدمتی

O Jamáliyyih, upon thee rest My Glory of God, My bounties, and My favors. I bear witness that thou didst attain My presence, and wast privileged to serve Me in the daytime and in the night season

QUM.032

RKS.058-059

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; High station of the true believer; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH11834

no title

119

Arabic

ان استمع ندائی عن جهه السجن لیجذبک ندآء ربک الرحمن الی مطلع اسمائه الحسنی

Hearken thou to My call from the direction of the Prison, that the call of thy Lord, the All-Merciful, may draw thee to the Dawning-Place of His most beauteous Names [3.5s]

NLAI_BH1.047

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Call to action; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

BH11835

no title

119

Arabic

هذا کتاب من لدی الله المهیمن القیوم لمن اراد ربه و حمل فی سبیله ما لاحمله السابقون

This is a Book from God, the All-Protecting, the Self-Subsisting, unto him who seeketh his Lord and hath borne in His path what none before him did bear [3.5s]

NLAI_BH1.068

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06547

no title

120

Contributions collected for the teaching fund must be used for teaching

SW_v10#13 p.250x

Business; financial; property matters; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06548

no title

120

mixed

الهی الهی تری افنان دوحة البقآء و ورقات جنّتک العلیا متوجّهین الی جمالک الأبهی منجذبین الی الرّبّ الأعلی مشتاقین للمشاهدة

My God, my God! Thou seest the branches of the Tree of Eternity and the leaves of Thy most exalted Paradise, turning unto Thy Most Glorious Beauty, drawn unto the Most High Lord, yearning to behold Thee [3.5s]

KHAF.285x

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for victory and requital; triumph of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06549

no title

120

Arabic

الحمد لله الذی قد اشرق انواره و ظهر اسراره و شاع آثاره و انزل من ملکوته ماء

Praise be to God, Who hath caused His lights to shine forth, revealed His mysteries, diffused His signs, and sent down from His Kingdom water [3.5s]

KNJ.107a

Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06550

no title

120

Arabic

اللهم انی اکب بوجهی علی الترباء متضرعا الی ملکوتک الاعلی ان تغفر لامتک التی

O Lord! With my face pressed to the dust, I supplicate before Thy most exalted Kingdom that Thou wouldst forgive Thy handmaiden who [3.5s]

BSHN.140.190, BSHN.144.190, MHT2.148b

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the departed; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06551

no title

120

mixed

ای احبّای الهی دور دور ثبوت است یوم یوم رسوخست از جهتی نفحات قدس در مرور است و از جهتی سموم شبهات

O ye beloved of God! This is the time of steadfastness, this is the day of unwavering constancy. From one direction waft the holy fragrances, and from another blow the noxious winds of doubt [3.5s]

AKHA_117BE #605 p.261, MAS9.147x

Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power of the Manifestation of God; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06552

no title

120

Arabic

اللهم یا خفی الالطاف اسئلک باسمک الفائض بالعدل و الانصاف المتجلی بنور العفو

O God, whose bounties are hidden! I beseech Thee by Thy Name which overfloweth with justice and equity, and is resplendent with the light of forgiveness [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0445, MKT3.493

Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB06553

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی انی ابتهل الی ملکوت رحمتک و اتذلل الی جبروت سلطنتک و ادعوک بقلب

O my God, my God! I humbly supplicate unto the Kingdom of Thy mercy, and abase myself before the dominion of Thy sovereignty, and call upon Thee with my heart [3.5s]

INBA85:430a

BRL_DAK#0151, MJMJ3.014, MMG2#356 p.398, YIA.223

JHT_A#002

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for healing; Prayer for praise and gratitude

AB06554

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی انی عبدک المذنب المخطی العاصی و انت الکافی و انت الوافی و انت

O my God, O my God! I am Thy sinful, erring, and disobedient servant, and Thou art the All-Sufficing, the All-Faithful [3.5s]

DUR3.097

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB06555

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی تتابعت المصائب و توالت النوائب و اشتد احزان الاحباء و احاطت البأسآء

O my God, my God! Calamities have followed one upon another, tribulations have succeeded each other, the loved ones' sorrows have intensified, and adversities have encompassed all [3.5s]

INBA13:319

Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God

AB06556

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی هذا طیر طار من اوکار الاوطان قاصدا مطار طیور القدس فی البقعه

O my God, O my God! This bird hath taken flight from the nests of earthly realms, seeking the celestial heights wherein soar the sacred birds [3.5s]

INBA87:208b, INBA52:210b

Prayer for pilgrims; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

AB06557

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی هذا عبد انتسب الی من ینادی بالمیثاق فی قطب الافاق و یسقی الطالبین

O my God, my God! This servant hath aligned himself with him who proclaimeth the Covenant at the pole of all horizons and watereth them that are athirst [3.5s]

AYBY.394 #085

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for pilgrims; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06558

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی هذا عبد من عبادک قد رضع من ثدی هدایتک و استظل فی ظل عنایتک و تذکر

O my God, O my God! This is a servant of Thy servants who hath been nurtured from the breast of Thy guidance, and hath taken shelter beneath the shade of Thy tender care, and hath remembered [3.5s]

BSHN.140.180, BSHN.144.180, MHT2.196

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed

AB06559

no title

120

mixed

الهی الهی هذا عبدک المتضرع الی ملکوتک المتدرع بحبک المتمرغ الجبین بتراب عتبة

O my God, O my God! This is Thy servant who supplicates before Thy Kingdom, is enrobed in Thy love, and prostrates his brow in the dust at Thy threshold [3.5s]

MSBH5.086

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB06560

no title

120

mixed

الهی الهی هولاء عباد اجتبیتهم لخدمه امرک و اعلاء کلمتک و نشر نفحات قدسک رب

O my God, O my God! These are Thy servants whom Thou hast chosen for the service of Thy Cause, for the exaltation of Thy Word, and for the diffusion of Thy holy fragrances. O Lord [3.5s]

INBA87:368a, INBA52:377

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06561

no title

120

Arabic

الهی الهی هولاء عباد توجهو الی ملکوت تقدیسک من اقصی البلاد الشاسعه

O my God, O my God! These are servants who have turned their faces toward the Kingdom of Thy sanctification from the remotest regions of distant lands [3.5s]

MJMJ3.031, MMG2#030 p.030

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06562

no title

120

mixed

الهی انت ملاذی و معادی اتضرع الیک تضرع العانی ان تظهر عبدک الناای عن مرقد مظهر

O my God! Thou art my refuge and my ultimate destination. With the entreaty of a captive, I implore Thee to manifest Thy servant, who is distant from the resting-place of Thy Manifestation [3.5s]

INBA13:070a

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06563

no title

120

Arabic

الهی هذا عبد اقبل الی مطلع توحیدک و مهبط ایه تفریدک و مظهر اسمائک الموتره فی

O my God! This servant hath turned toward the Dayspring of Thy oneness, the dawning-place of Thy singular revelation, and the manifestation of Thy most potent Names [3.5s]

INBA84:247

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB06564

no title

120

Arabic

الهی هذه کریمه العقائل و عقیله القبائل و امة من امائک و رقیقه من الموقنات

O my God! This is a noble lady of exalted lineage, a distinguished one among the tribes, a handmaiden among Thy handmaidens, and one assured in faith [3.5s]

KNJ.022e

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the departed

AB06565

no title

120

Arabic

الهی و غفار ذنوبی انی اتوسل الیک و اتضرع بین یدیک و اتشبث بذیل غفرانک و ابتهل

O my God and Forgiver of my sins! I entreat Thee and humbly supplicate before Thy presence, clinging to the hem of Thy forgiveness and imploring [3.5s]

INBA87:033, INBA52:033

BSHN.140.242, BSHN.144.242, MHT2.080b

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed

AB06567

no title

120

I supplicate God to perfume thy nostrils with the fragrances of holiness wafting from this Paradise of Abha!

BSTW#452

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB06568

no title

120

Persian

ای ابن ملکوت انسان چه قدر بزرگوار است اگر در ره پروردگار بپوید و چه قدر جمیل

O son of the Kingdom! How noble is man, should he walk in the pathway of his Lord, and how surpassing fair [3.5s]

MMK2#115 p.089, AHB.122BE #05-06 p.244

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB06569

no title

120

O thou son of the Kingdom! A copy of the book written by thee and forwarded

DAS.1913-09-12, SW_v04#16 p.274, ABIE.309, BLO_PN#007

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06570

no title

120

...Praise be to God, thou hast given up thy material comfort, ... hast travelled to Lubeck and hast instituted an assembly. From the bounties of God, I hope that that assembly

BBBD.454x, SW_v13#12 p.343x

Call to action; Disregarding bodily comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

AB06571

no title

120

Persian

ای ابناء و بنات ملکوت حمد کنید خدا را که در این امر عظیم که نورانیت آفاق و

O ye sons and daughters of the Kingdom! Praise ye God for having

MKT3.081

SW_v10#04 p.076

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Praise and encouragement; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06572

no title

120

Persian

ای احباء الله جناب امین در این سفر ستایش از وقار و تمکین شما نمود که احبای

O beloved of God! In this journey, Jinab-i-Amin praised your dignity and steadfastness, saying that the friends [3.5s]

MSHR2.254

Consolation and comfort; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06573

no title

120

O ye believers of God! In the commencement of the dawn of the Morn of Reality Hendeyan caught the splendor of light. The names

DAS.1913-06-21

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Exhortations and counsels; Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06575

no title

120

mixed

ای احمد ملای رومی گفته نام احمد نام جمله انبیاء است چونکه صد آمد نود هم پیش

O Ahmad! Rumi said: The name Ahmad encompasseth the appellations of all the Prophets; for when a hundred cometh, ninety likewise is manifest [3.5s]

MSHR5.178

Development of capacity and readiness; Poems and quotation from poetry

AB06576

no title

120

Persian

ای اخوات حقیقی جناب زائر خوشا بحال شما که در عتبه مقدسه مذکورید خوشا بحال شما

O true sisters of the honored pilgrim! Blessed are ye who are mentioned at the Sacred Threshold; blessed are ye [3.5s]

MKT7.004b

Call to action; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement

AB06577

no title

120

Persian

ای ادیب بلیغ و دبیر فصیح مقصد از شعر و انشاء بیان راز درون و اسرار مکنون و

O eloquent poet and fluent scribe! The purpose of poetry and composition is to express the inner mysteries and hidden secrets [3.5s]

PYB#119 p.05

Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Poems and quotation from poetry; Rational arguments; The power of words; of speech

AB06578

no title

120

Persian

ای استاد کامل صنایع و بدایع از اعظم وسائل تقرب بارگاه کبریاست شکر کن خدا را

O thou consummate master of crafts and marvels! Among the most potent means of drawing nigh unto the Court of the All-Glorious is to render thanks unto God [3.5s]

PYB#039 p.12

Excellence; distinction; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Wisdom [hikmat]; Work as worship

AB06579

no title

120

Persian

ای اسفندیار ای بهرام آن دو بزرگوار چون دو پیکر یعنی ببرج جوزا در افق ملکوت

O Isfandiyar! O Bahram! Those two noble souls, like unto two stars in the constellation of Gemini in the horizon of the Kingdom [3.5s]

YARP2.145 p.160

Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies

AB06580

no title

120

Your letter was received. I supplicated and entreated at the Threshold of the Kingdom of Abha

DAS.1913-08-05, ABIE.159, BLO_PN#007

Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06581

no title

120

Persian

ای افنان سدره مبارکه عبدالبهاء در این دو روزه عازم بلاد بعیده است ابدا وقت

O Afnan of the Sacred Lote-Tree! In these two days 'Abdu'l-Bahá is bound for distant lands; no time [3.5s]

INBA87:333, INBA52:340

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB06582

no title

120

Persian

ای افنان شجره مبارکه آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی ملحوظ گردید در این طوفان بلا که

O Afnan of the blessed Tree! That which thou hadst written was noted. In this tempest of tribulation [3.5s]

INBA87:329a, INBA52:335b

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness

AB06583

no title

120

Turkish

ای الله ویردی الحان روحانی و مقامات و انفاس وجدانیله حنجر محبت رحمانیدن چیقان

O Allah-Verdi! Through spiritual melodies, stations divine, and soulful breathings that issue forth from the throat of God's love [3.5s]

TSAY.223-224

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06584

no title

120

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Role and station of women

ای اماء رحمن شکر کنید جمال قدم را که در این قرن اعظم و عصر منور محشور شدید

O handmaids of the Merciful! Render ye thanks unto the Ancient Beauty that ye have been raised up and gathered together

INBA13:257a

MMK1#096 p.122, AKHA_103BE #07 p.04, AKHB.212, MJTB.090, DUR1.562

SWAB#096

AB06585

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الحق یادگار فتح اعظمی و بازمانده آن روح معظم پس بخلق و خوی او محشور شو

O handmaid of Truth, remembrance of the Most Great Victory and remnant of that glorious spirit, be thou associated with his character and attributes [3.5s]

INBA13:361b

Eulogies; reminiscences; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06586

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله از فضل و جود حضرت مقصود و سلطان غیب و شهود امیدوارم که نساای

O handmaid of God! From the grace and bounty of the Lord of Purpose and the Sovereign of the seen and the unseen, I cherish the hope that [3.5s]

MKT6.016

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Exhortations and counsels; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; The power of words; of speech

AB06587

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله العزیزه نامه مفصل شما ملاحظه گردید از مضمون معلوم گردید که دین

O thou beloved maidservant of God! Your detailed letter was perused and from its contents it became evident that the debt on the land

ANDA#43-44 p.86, NJB_v02#01 p.004

SW_v02#01 p.011-012, SW_v04#04 p.072, SW_v06#01 p.010, SW_v06#17 p.143, BW_v01p061-062

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06588

no title

120

Persian

ای پروردگار مهربان شکر ترا که مرا از مختارين نمودی نه مدعوين راه ملکوت بنمودی

O loving Lord! I thank Thee that Thou hast numbered me among the chosen ones and shown me the pathway to Thy Kingdom [3.5s]

MMG2#064 p.068x

Christ; Christianity; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for teaching; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06589

no title

120

Bringing forth results; fruit; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

O thou attracted maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Its contents were redolent with spiritual emotion.

TAB.506

AB06590

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله الناطقه جوهر محامد و نعوت و ستایش این عبد بیان عبودیت باستان مقدس

O articulate handmaid of God! The essence of all praise, glorification and commendation of this servant is to express servitude at the Sacred Threshold [3.5s]

INBA17:044

MKT7.038

Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech

AB06591

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه گردید مضامین ریاحین ریاض ثبوت بود تا

O handmaid of God! What thou hadst written was noted. Its contents were as fragrant flowers from the gardens of steadfastness [3.5s]

MKT5.140a

Degrees of faith; certitude; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB06592

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله خوشا خوشا ورقاتی که در این اوقات چون ایات بینات در انجمن قانتات

O handmaid of God! How blessed, how blessed are those leaves who, in these times, are even as clear verses in the gathering of devoted ones [3.5s]

MKT7.210a

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Shrines and Holy places

AB06593

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله در این دور الهی و کور رحمانی که آفتاب بخشش یزدانی از جمیع نقاط

O handmaiden of God! In this divine cycle and merciful dispensation, when the Sun of divine bounty from all points [3.5s]

MKT9.025b

Consolation and comfort; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06594

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله شکر کن حضرت دوست را که در حلقه آشفتگان موی او و عاشقان روی او در

O handmaid of God, render thanks unto the Friend that thou art among the circle of them that are bewildered by His tresses and enamored of His countenance [3.5s]

MKT7.058b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement

AB06595

no title

120

mixed

ای امه الله صبر و سکون از خصائص اماء رحمانست تعجیل مکن ان الله مع الصابرات

O handmaid of God! Patience and tranquility are among the characteristics of the maidservants of the All-Merciful. Make thou no haste, for verily God is with those who are patient [3.5s]

BSHN.140.195, BSHN.144.195, MHT2.146, KHML.319-320

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06596

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله عبدالبهاء ترا بمحبت حضرت کبریا خواند و مقربی درگاه جمال ابهی خواهد

O maidservant of God! 'Abdu'l-Bahá hath summoned thee with the love of the Almighty Lord, and desireth for thee nearness at the court of the Most Glorious Beauty [3.5s]

MKT5.057b

Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06597

no title

120

Attainment to faith in the twinkling of an eye; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Scarcity of receptive souls; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

O thou maidservant of God! Truly, I say, complete capacity and ability is the cause of the appearance of the divine gifts.

TAB.639-640

AB06598

no title

120

mixed

ای امه الله منسوب خادم درگاه الهی حمد کن خدا را که در این ایام در عرصه وجود

O handmaid of God, who art related to the servant of the Divine Threshold! Praise be to God that in these days, upon the arena of existence [3.5s]

MKT7.065a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

AB06599

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله نامه مفصل شما رسید بخدا تضرع و دعا نموده بودی که ترا حفظ از لغزش

O maidservant of God! Thy detailed letter was received, wherein thou didst supplicate God to preserve thee from stumbling [3.5s]

MSHR5.324

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Silence; fewness of words; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06600

no title

120

mixed

ای امه الله و الورقه الروحاء چه شد که آن طیر در حدیقه ذکر ثناء ساکت است امروز

O handmaid of God, O spiritual leaf, what has befallen that bird, that it is silent in the garden of praise today [3.5s]

MKT7.067a

Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06601

no title

120

Persian

ای امه الله ورقه موقنه حقا که از نسیم جانبخش ملکوت ابهی زنده شدی و در امر

O handmaiden of God, thou assured leaf! Verily thou hast been quickened by the life-bestowing breeze of the Abhá Kingdom, and in the Cause [3.5s]

MKT9.026

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB06602

no title

120

mixed

ای امین عبدالبهاء نامه واصل گردید آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی حق است اگر کل بسیرت تو

O trustee of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Thy letter was received. That which thou didst write is verily the truth, if all would follow thy way [3.5s]

MMK6#431, AMIN.168-169

Business; financial; property matters; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06603

no title

120

Persian

ای انجمن روحانی این انجمنی که تشکیل نمودید مانند آاینه ای بود مقابل انجمن

O Spiritual Assembly! The assembly you have constituted is like a mirror reflecting the Assembly [3.5s]

MKT3.064

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Importance of community building; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB06604

no title

120

Persian

ای اولاد مبارک نهاد آن پاک جان حمد کنید خدا را که از صلب چنین پدری بمشهد وجود

O noble offspring of that pure soul, praise ye God for having been ushered into existence from the loins of such a father [3.5s]

MMK2#327 p.238

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06606

no title

120

Persian

ای آمرزگار بنده درگاه جمشید پناه باستان برد و از راستان بود مشتاق دیدار بود

O Forgiver! The servant at the threshold took refuge with Jamshid, was among the righteous ones, and yearned for attainment unto Thy presence [3.5s]

YARP2.600 p.420

Eulogies; reminiscences; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06607

no title

120

mixed

ای بازماندگان حضرت شهید مجید فی الحقیقه این ماتم مورث درد و الم است زیرا آن

O ye who survive the illustrious martyr! In truth, this bereavement is the cause of pain and anguish, for that [3.5s]

HHA.299x, KHMT.096x, NANU_AB#12x

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for martyrs; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06608

no title

120

Persian

ای بحر پر موج موجی برآر که باوج ملا اعلی رسد و طوفانی کن که فیضانش شرق و غرب

O surging sea, raise up a wave that shall reach the highest summit of the Supreme Concourse, and create such a tempest that its flood shall encompass both East and West [3.5s]

INBA85:102

MKT9.038, AKHA_129BE #04 p.a, BSHN.140.415, BSHN.144.409, MHT1b.243

Call to action; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06609

no title

120

Persian

ای بدیع رفیع شفیع خویش را بنده شرمنده خواندی بنده ای زیبنده ای تابنده ای

O peerless and exalted Intercessor! Thou hast called Thy servant an abashed thrall - a radiant and adorned one [3.5s]

MKT9.051

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06610

no title

120

Persian

ای برادران مهربان ناظم اخوی فی الحقیقه یار غار است و از زمره ابرار بهر شما

O kind brethren! Nazim is truly an intimate companion and among the righteous ones devoted to you [3.5s]

MMK5#289 p.216

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06611

no title

120

Persian

ای بشیر چون شیر بشیر مصری حامل قمیص یوسف کنعان بود اما تو حامل پیرهن عزیز مصر

O Bashir! Like unto Bashir of Egypt who bore the garment of Joseph of Canaan, thou art the bearer of the vesture of Egypt's Beloved [3.5s]

INBA88:161a

MKT2.236, MMK2#234 p.169, QT105.2.348, AHB.130BE #03-04 p.02-04, BSHI.042-043, MSHR2.207, MUH3.382

Development of capacity and readiness; High station of teachers of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06612

no title

120

mixed

ای بقیه آن نفس زکیه هر وقت که بیاد یار مهربان پدر بزرگوار افتم تو نیز بخاطر

O remnant of that pure soul! Whenever I call to mind that loving and noble father, thou too art remembered [3.5s]

KHSH13.039

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB06613

no title

120

Persian

ای بنت ملکوت الحمد لله محفوظ و مصون با نهایت سرور و خوشنودی از شما بپاریس

O daughter of the Kingdom! Praise be to God, we reached Paris safely and in a state of utmost happiness and contentment with thee.

BRL_DAK#0071

LBLT.091

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06614

no title

120

O thou daughter of the Kingdom! When the Sun of Reality shone forth from the Horizon of Persian, every soul who belonged to the world of nature

DAS.1914-07-13

Differences in human capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06615

no title

120

O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thou hast praised

SW_v12#01 p.027

Growth of the Cause; Importance of community building; Praise and encouragement; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06616

no title

120

Persian

ای بنت ملکوت نامه شما رسید مضمون دلیل بر انتشار نور هدی بود و طلوع صبح ملکوت

O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its content was a proof of the promotion of the Light of Guidance

BBBD.310-311

BBBD.295, BBBD.311-312, DAS.1914-07-13

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause

AB06617

no title

120

Persian

ای بنت ملکوت نامه شما رسید و از مضامین معلوم گردید که در نهایت درجه حب و

O daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received, and from its contents it became evident that thou art in the utmost degree of love [3.5s]

MKT3.469

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Love of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause

AB06618

no title

120

O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It was indicative of

SW_v10#14 p.250-251

Attaining the life of the spirit; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06619

no title

120

Persian

ای بندگان الهی و کنیزان رحمانی صبح هدی ظاهر است و شمع موهبت کبری باهر نور

O servants of God and handmaidens of the All-Merciful! The morn of guidance hath dawned, and the lamp of supreme bounty shineth with radiant light [3.5s]

MKT7.234a, AKHA_128BE #18 p.130, AKHA_135BE #15 p.a

Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06620

no title

120

Persian

ای بندگان و اماء رب ودود حضرت مسعود با جمیع خاندان موجود مشمول نظر عنایتند و

O servants and handmaidens of the Loving Lord! The blessed personage, together with all members of his household, is embraced within the glance of divine favor and grace [3.5s]

PYB#045-046 p.17, IDAB.22

Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies

AB06621

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده اسم اعظم این خاکدان ترابی لانه و آشیانه مرغ خاکیست نه طیر الهی و این

O servant of the Most Great Name! This earthly dust-heap is but a nest and dwelling-place for earthbound birds, not for divine ones [3.5s]

MKT9.039, BSHN.140.423, BSHN.144.417, MHT1a.105, MHT1b.063

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06622

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده الهی الحمد لله آگاهی و پرانتباهی و در هر صبحگاهی بتسبیح و تقدیس الهی

O servant of God! Praise be to God that thou art aware and vigilant, and at every daybreak dost engage in the glorification and praise of God [3.5s]

INBA84:532

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for parents; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06623

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده الهی انچه بجناب میرزا حیدرعلی مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه

O servant of God! That which thou didst write to Mírzá Ḥaydar-'Alí hath been noted [3.5s]

INBA89:148

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

AB06624

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده الهی بازرگان ربانی شو و از اقلیم امکان با متاعی مقبول در ساحت رحمن

O servant of God! Be thou a divine merchant and from the realm of contingent being come forth with merchandise acceptable at the threshold of the All-Merciful [3.5s]

MMK2#112 p.087, AHB.121BE #05 p.19 19:5?

Business; financial; property matters; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06625

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده الهی توجه بملکوت رحمانی کن و اقتباس انوار از کوکب آسمانی لسان بتبلیغ

O servant of God! Turn thy gaze unto the Kingdom of the All-Merciful and draw light from the celestial orb. Let thy tongue arise to teach [3.5s]

MKT9.047b

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06626

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده الهی حقیقت الوهیت غیب منیع لایدرک ذات بحت لایوصف منقطع الوجدانی بتصور

O servant of God! The reality of Divinity is an exalted and impenetrable mystery, a pure and indescribable Essence, detached from all conception [3.5s]

MAS9.009

Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06627

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده الهی هر چند در قریه بودی ولی وقتی این قریه قصر خسرو و شیرین بوده و کام

O servant of God! Though thou dwellest in a village, yet this very hamlet was once the palace of Khosrow and Shirin [3.5s]

INBA17:239

ANDA#79 p.50

Call to action; Praise and encouragement

AB06628

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده الهی هنگام آنست که خلع ثیاب رثیث نماای و بخلعت الهی هیکل معظم را مکرم

O servant of God! The time hath come when thou must cast off thy tattered raiment and clothe thy noble frame with the divine vesture [3.5s]

PYB#229 p.44

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06629

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده ایزد توانا ستایش دلبر مهربانرا که یاران دیرین پارسیان نازنین را در

O servant of the Almighty God! Praise be to the compassionate Beloved, Who hath guided the cherished ancient friends among the noble Persians [3.5s]

INBA84:294

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06630

no title

120

Persian

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Non-participation in politics; Promotion of commerce and industry

ای بنده آستان مقدس نامه ایکه بتاریخ ۲۵ شهر رجب ۳۳۹ نمره ۳۲۵ بود رسید

O servant of the Sacred Threshold! Thy letter dated the 25th of the month of Rajab 339, numbered 325, hath been received [3.5s]... ...It is my hope that means may be devised for Iran that would lead to universal comfort and assurance, that justice and equity may prevail

PYM.113bx, KHSH12.009, DBR.078

ADMS#065i12x

AB06631

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده آستان مقدس نامه شما رسید مضمون مورث سرور بود و دلیل موفور بر روحانیت

O servant of the sacred Threshold! Thy letter was received. Its contents brought joy and gave abundant proof of spirituality [3.5s]

TAH.367b

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06632

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده باوفای جمال ابهی نامه شما ملاحظه گردید اما قضیه امة الله حکیمه خاتون

O thou faithful servant of the Abhá Beauty! Thy letter was received. As to the matter of the handmaiden of God, Hakímih Khánum [3.5s]

INBA16:178

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Consolation and comfort; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers

AB06633

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده بهاء این جهان چون هیکلی مرده و ناتوان جانش کلمه الله است و قوتش تعالیم

O servant of Bahá! This world is even as a lifeless and feeble form, whose soul is the Word of God and whose strength lieth in His teachings [3.5s]

MMK2#051 p.040, KASH.266

Exalting the Word of God in teaching the Cause; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06634

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده بهاء نامه شما رسید الحمد لله خبر هدایت میرزا فرخ خان داشت که آن مشتاق

O servant of Bahá! Thy letter was received. Praised be God that it brought tidings of the guidance of Mírzá Farrukh Khán, that eager soul [3.5s]

INBA87:081b, INBA52:080b

Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB06635

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده پروردگار از خدا بخواه که در این عالم پرمحنت نفس راحتی کشی و در این

O servant of the Lord! Beseech God that thou mayest draw a breath of tranquility in this world of tribulation, and in this [3.5s]

AKHA_128BE #03-04 p.j, AHB.133BE #01-02 p.70, RRT.015, MAS5.084, MSBH9.567-568

AB06636

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده جمال ابهی اشعار بلیغانه و مسدس فصیحانه که اثر قریحه عاشقانه آنجناب

O servant of the Abha Beauty! The eloquent verses and the fluent musaddas, which are the fruit of your devoted poetic genius [3.5s]

MMK5#176 p.137

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement

AB06637

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده جمال ابهی الیوم سراپرده پیمان در قطب جهان بعنان آسمان رسیده و امکانرا

O servant of the Abha Beauty! Today the pavilion of the Covenant hath been raised to the zenith of the heavens, casting its shelter over the realm of being [3.5s]

INBA13:107

MMK5#240 p.190, TAH.350a

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB06638

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده جمال ابهی وجد و سرور نما که الحمد لله مظهر الطاف حضرت بدیع الاوصافی

O servant of the Abhá Beauty! Rejoice and be filled with gladness, for praise be to God, thou art a recipient of the favors of Him Who is wondrous in His attributes [3.5s]

ASAT5.283, KASH.147x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Education of children; moral education; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06639

no title

120

mixed

Light of the World

ای بنده جمال قدم حضرت یوسف علیه السلام در مصر جمال رخی افروخت و جانهای صد

O thou servant of the Ancient Beauty! When Joseph—peace be upon him—unveiled his bright countenance in the Egypt of beauty

NURA#70, MMK4#034 p.034, TISH.600

LOTW#70

Manifestation of God as sun; Praise and encouragement; Stories; anecdotes; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

AB06640

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده جمال مبارک نامه شما که بتاریخ ۹ اپریل ۱۹۱۱ بود رسید الحمد لله دلیل

O servant of the Blessed Beauty! Thy letter dated 9 April 1911 was received. Praise be to God, it was evidence [3.5s]

DAUD.04

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06641

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده حضرت ابهی و سهیم و شریک عبدالبهاء در عبودیت آستان مقدس جمال کبریاء

O servant of the Abhá Beauty and partner and associate of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in servitude at the Sacred Threshold of the Most Great Glory [3.5s]

SFI01.144b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech

AB06642

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده حضرت مقصود جناب میرزا عبدالمجید ستایش از افروختگی روی تو نمود که

O thou servant of the Desired One, Mirza 'Abdu'l-Majid! Praise hath been rendered for thy radiant countenance [3.5s]

MKT8.027c

Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Methods of teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement

AB06643

no title

120

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

ای بنده حضرت مقصود کتاب بیان بکتاب اقدس منسوخ مگر احکامی که در کتاب اقدس موکد

O servant of the Desired One! [3.5s]... ...The Bayan hath been superseded by the Kitab-i-Aqdas, except in respect of such laws as have been confirmed and mentioned in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas

MMK6#151

BRL_ATE#046x

Consolation and comfort; Naming of children; of individuals; The Bayan, its laws and their abrogation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06644

no title

120

Persian

Compassion; kindness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ای بنده حق احبای الهی در هر ارض الحمد لله موجود و مشهود و کل در ظل سدره وجود

O servant of the One true God! The Lord be praised, the loved ones of God are found in every land, and are, one and all, neath the shadow

INBA17:093

MMK1#052 p.089, MSHR3.253

SWAB#052, SW_v14#01 p.019-020, BP1926.028

AB06645

no title

120

mixed

از آيه مبارکه ارنی کيف تحيی الموتی مقصود نه حيات جسمانيست بلکه حيات روحانی و آن حيات روح حقيقت است

From the blessed verse "Show me how Thou givest life to the dead," the intention is not physical life but spiritual life, and that is the life of the Spirit of Reality [3.5s]

MMK6#058x

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Intuition; inspiration; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06646

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده حق آسیاب جهان در گردش است و جمیع خلق مانند دانه نرم و محو از این جنبش

O servant of the True One! The millstone of the world is in perpetual motion, and all created things, like unto grains, are ground and obliterated by this movement [3.5s]

BSHN.140.419, BSHN.144.413, MHT1a.069, MHT1b.027

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

AB06647

no title

120

Persian

Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Sacred Writings

ای بنده حق بدایع صنایع در این دور جامع از عبادت جمال لامع شمرده گشته ملاحظه

O thou servant of the One true God! In this universal dispensation man's wondrous craftsmanship is reckoned as worship of the Resplendent Beauty.

MMK1#127 p.141, AKHA_122BE #11-12 p.j

SWAB#127

Excellence; distinction; Thankfulness; gratitude; Work as worship

AB06648

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده حق جناب روشن در این انجمن بنور محبت الله مانند شمع روشن شد حال مراجعت

O servant of God! His honor Roshan in this gathering hath been illumined by the light of the love of God even as a bright candle [3.5s]

INBA87:083a, INBA52:082a

Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06649

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده حق چه نگارم آنچه تقریر و تحریر شود اسرار قلوب تعبیر نگردد و ایات صدور

O servant of the True One, how can I portray that which is written and recorded, for the secrets of hearts cannot be expressed, and the verses of breasts remain beyond elucidation [3.5s]

INBA13:167b

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06650

no title

120

Persian

Light of the World

ای بنده حق صبح هدایت پرتوی بر شرق زد خاور را روشن نمود و شعاای بر غرب زد

O servant of the one true God! The Morn of divine guidance hath shed its radiance upon the East and lit up the Orient

NURA#53, MMK4#113 p.122

LOTW#53

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB06651

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده حق عون و عنایت حضرت احدیت چون شامل گردد هر نقصی کامل شود و هر شخصی

O servant of Truth! When the assistance and bounties of the Lord of Oneness encompass all, every imperfection is made perfect and every soul attaineth completion [3.5s]

INBA87:264, INBA52:268

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity

AB06652

no title

120

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

ای بنده حق کبریت آتش محبت الله است و زیبق سیماب بحر معرفت الله پس این دو جزء

O servant of God! Sulfur is the fire of the love of God and mercury is the living water of the ocean of the knowledge of God.

BRL_DAK#0005, YMM.471

BRL_ATE#005, MAAN#22

Alchemy; the elixir; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06653

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده حق کردی ای عطار بر عالم نثار نافه اسرار هر دم صد هزار سبحان الله در

O servant of Truth! O 'Attar! Thou hast scattered upon the world the fragrant musk of mysteries. At every moment a hundred thousand "Glory be to God!" doth resound [3.5s]

INBA21:195c (245c)

MMK2#210 p.149, KNJ.023c

Development of capacity and readiness; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness

AB06654

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده حق نامه آنجناب رسید و از بلایا و مشکلات اطلاع حاصل گشت امیدواریم که

O servant of the Truth! Thy letter was received, and knowledge was obtained of the tribulations and difficulties. We cherish the hope [3.5s]

AHB.126BE #03-04 p.90

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06655

no title

120

O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received. It was an indication to the outward and inward health and safety.

JWTA.028

Business; financial; property matters; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06656

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده درگاه الهی در صبح و شام مشام را به رائحه طیبه محبت الله معطر نما

O servant of the Divine Threshold! Perfume thy senses, at morn and eventide, with the sweet fragrance of the love of God [3.5s]

YBN.070-071

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB06657

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده درگاه الهی فرج الهی فرح بعد از کدر و سرور بعد از غموم و شادی بعد از

O servant of the Divine Threshold! Divine relief cometh after distress, and gladness followeth after sorrow, and joy succeedeth grief [3.5s]

MKT8.033b

Consolation and comfort; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06658

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده درگاه الهی نامه سابق و لاحق هر دو رسید ولی کثرت غوائل مانع از سرعت

O thou servant of the divine Threshold! Both thy former and latter letters were received, but a multitude of pressing concerns hath prevented a swift response [3.5s]

INBA87:118b, INBA52:117

Eulogies; reminiscences

AB06659

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده درگاه حضرت احدیت ستایشی اعظم از این نیافتم که ترا بان بستایم خداوند یزدان

O servant at the threshold of His Divine Unity, I have found no greater praise than this: to extol thee, O Lord God [3.5s]

MMK6#072

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB06660

no title

120

O thou servant of the heavenly Beloved! Thy letter was fragrant because its contents were agreeable. During the day of the Manifestation

DAS.1914-09-04

Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06661

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده رب علام همیشه در خاطری و در نظری و پیش بصری فراموش ننموده و نخواهم

O servant of the All-Knowing Lord! Thou art ever in my thoughts, before mine eyes, and within my sight. I have not forgotten thee, nor shall I ever forget [3.5s]

YIK.285-286

Consolation and comfort; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity

AB06662

no title

120

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God

O thou sincere servant of God! Thy letters are received regularly and by reading them joy was produced. Thou hast written regarding the building

TAB.470-471

AB06663

no title

120

mixed

ای بنده صادق حق در این بساط ایت یخرج الحی من المیت گشتی و مظهر قد خرج النرجس

O faithful servant of the Truth! In this realm thou hast become a sign of "He bringeth forth the living from the dead" and a manifestation of "The narcissus hath blossomed forth" [3.5s]

AHB.126BE #05-06 p.153, KNJ.057a, YQAZ.442

Poems and quotation from poetry; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06664

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده مبتهل الی الله از خدا بخواه که برضای جمال مبارک موفق و موید گردی و

O thou servant who is supplicating God! Beseech God that you may attain the good pleasure of the Blessed Beauty

MKT8.041b

NYR#106 and 161

Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

AB06665

no title

120

Persian

ای بنده مقبل آن نور مبین چون شمع روشن در انجمن عالم برافروخت و پروانگان گلشن

O favored servant! That manifest Light hath shone forth like unto a bright candle in the assemblage of the world, and the moths of the rose-garden [3.5s]

INBA79.012

NANU_AB#15

Love as fire; Manifestation of God as sun; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06666

no title

120

Persian

ای بهاء ابهی ای شمس حقیقت ملا اعلی ای نیر اعظم ملکوت غیب اخفی این بندگان

O Thou the Most Glorious, O Sun of Truth in the Most Exalted Concourse, O Most Great Luminary of the Kingdom of the Hidden Mystery, these Thy servants [3.5s]

MKT6.031b, MMG2#266 p.297

Manifestation of God as sun; Prayer for service; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB06667

no title

120

Persian

ای بهاءالله شکر ترا که این کنیزان منجذب تواند و متوجه بملکوت تو مقصدی جز رضای تو ندارند

O Baha'u'llah! Thanks be unto Thee that these handmaidens are attracted to Thee and are turned toward Thy Kingdom, having no purpose save Thy good-pleasure [3.5s]

DUR1.451

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for women; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The concourse on high

AB06668

no title

120

Persian

ای بهاقلی بنده او باش و شرمنده الطاف او تا هوشمند گردی و پایه بلند یابی هیچ

O Baha-Quli! Be thou His servant and stand abashed before His gracious favors, that thou mayest grow wise and attain unto exalted heights [3.5s]

MMK5#203 p.156

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06669

no title

120

Persian

ای بهائی معروف و مشهور آن دل بلور الحمد لله مشکوه نور گردیده و چون عرفان و

O thou renowned and celebrated Bahá'í! That crystal heart hath, praise be to God, become a niche of light and, through knowledge and [3.5s]

INBA87:030, INBA52:030

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Knowledge; recognition of God; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB06670

no title

120

Persian

ای بهرام در پناه خداوند مهربان راحت و آرام جو و در سایه سرو آن جویبار مقام و

O Bahram! Seek thou comfort and tranquility beneath the shelter of the compassionate Lord, and find thy station in the shade of the cypress by that stream [3.5s]

YARP2.557 p.396

Growth of the Cause

AB06671

no title

120

Persian

ای بیسر و سامان محبوب یکتا هر چند مدتی مدیده در کوه و صحرا و دشت و دریا سیر و

O Thou Who art bereft and helpless! Though for a long time Thou didst wander through mountain and desert, plain and sea [3.5s]

MKT6.118b, PYB#260 p.60

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06672

no title

120

mixed

ای بیضاء نوراء بیضاء اسمی از اسماء شمس است لهذا شعاع و اشراق شما تحمل مشقت

O luminous and radiant one! White is among the names of the sun; thus thy rays and effulgence must needs endure hardship [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1045, YBN.011

Importance of community building; Love of God; Manifestation of God as sun; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06673

no title

120

Persian

ای پروردگار این نفس پاک توجه بملکوت تو نمود و تضرع و زاری کرد تا حال اسیر

O thou creator! This pure soul advanced toward Thy Kingdom and humbly lamented and supplicated before Thee. Heretofore he was a captive

MMG2#455 p.507

BSTW#063

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Living waters; water of life; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06674

no title

120

Persian

ای پروردگار بی انداد خداداد جوانمرد را بیامرز و در پناه خویش منزل و ماوی بخش

O peerless Lord! Forgive Khudadad the noble-hearted, and grant him shelter and refuge in Thy protection [3.5s]

YARP2.573 p.407

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed

AB06675

no title

120

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

ای پروردگار تو بزرگواری و آمرزگار با فضل و بخششی و مبدع جهان آفرینش پس آن

O divine Providence! Thou art the great Lord, the Pardoner. Gracious and generous art Thou, the Fashioner of the world of creation.

ADMS#061

AB06676

no title

120

Persian

ای پروردگار گنه کارم و تو آمرزگار قاصرم و تو غافر در ظملت عصیانم و تو نور

O Thou Almighty! I am a sinner, but Thou art the Forgiver! I am full of shortcomings, but Thou art the Compassionate!

MMG2#262 p.292

BNE.099, BSTW#061

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for healing; Prayers (general or uncategorized)

AB06677

no title

120

O thou dear son! Under the protection and providence of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh we reached Paris safely. We are always engaged in the commemoration of your love

DAS.1913-05-06

Consolation and comfort

AB06678

no title

120

O thou beloved son of the Kingdom! Truly I say thou art self-sacrificing and in the service of the Kingdom of God thou art volition-less

DAS.1913-08-10x, ABIE.176x, BLO_PN#007

Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06679

no title

120

Persian

ای تلمیذ معلم حقیقی نامه شما رسید حمد خدا را که با اخوان بدیع و عنایت و بابا

O disciple of the true Teacher! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that thou art with the wondrous brethren, 'Inayat and Baba [3.5s]

MKT9.068

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06680

no title

120

Persian

Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The Institution of the

بشارت قرب اتمام مشرق‌الأذکار و انتظام باغچه‌ها و عن‌قريب فوران فوّاره‌ها سبب سرور بی‌منتهی شد

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The glad-tidings of the impending completion of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, the arrangement of its gardens

COMP_MASHRIQP#24, MMK6#029x

BRL_MASHRIQ#24

Education of children; moral education; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Moderation; frugality; simplicity

AB06681

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر پیمان پریروز نامه اول را جواب مرقوم شد و الیوم نامه ثانی را نیز

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The first letter was answered the day before yesterday, and today the second letter likewise [3.5s]

MMK6#372

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06682

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان خوابی که دیده بودی تعبیرش اینست آن درخت تنومند سدره مبارکه

O steadfast in the Covenant! The dream thou didst behold is thus interpreted: That mighty tree is the Blessed Lote-Tree [3.5s]

YARP2.603 p.421

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Predictions and prophecies; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity

AB06683

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر پیمان در ایه فرقان ید الله فوق ایدیهم نازل و این محقق و ثابت و

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! In the verse of the Qur'án, "The hand of God is above their hands" - this is manifest and assured [3.5s]

MMK6#493

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06684

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان در نهایت وجد و سرور باش و بشکرانه رب غفور پرداز که الحمد لله

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Be thou in the utmost state of joy and exultation, and render thanksgiving unto the Forgiving Lord, for praise be unto God [3.5s]

INBA84:515a

NJB_v04#12 p.005

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06685

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر پیمان دو نفس مبارک در شیراز یعنی جناب آقا سید علی و جناب آقا

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Two blessed souls in Shiraz, namely the honoured Áqá Siyyid 'Alí and Áqá [3.5s]

INBA84:293

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06686

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان زحمات و مشقاتت در نزد عبدالبهاء معلوم و مشهود تحمل و اصطبار

O thou steadfast in the Covenant! Thy tribulations and adversities are well known and evident in the sight of 'Abdu'l-Bahá; thy patience and fortitude [are manifest] [3.5s]

MMK3#210 p.151

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB06687

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان شب و روز میاسا و دمی آرام مگیر اوقات را حصر نشر نفحات کن و

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Rest thou neither night nor day, nor seek a moment's respite. Devote thine hours to the diffusion of the divine fragrances [3.5s]

PYK.232

Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06688

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان شکر کن خدا را که نور هدایت تابید و زجاج قلب درخشید و در سبیل

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Render thanks unto God that the light of guidance hath shone forth and the glass of thy heart hath been illumined in the path [3.5s]

MKT9.095a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06689

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان عواطف جلیله حضرت یزدان را ملاحظه نما که پی در پی شما را موفق بر خدمت آستان میفرناید

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Behold the noble sentiments of the Lord, Who succeedingly enableth thee to serve at His Threshold [3.5s]

MKT9.095b

AB06690

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان گویند اسفندیار رواین تن بود ولی پایان از تیر پران چشم

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! They tell of Isfandiyár, who, though possessing a body of bronze, met his end from an arrow to the eye [3.5s]

MMK3#132 p.093, ALPA.064, YARP2.074 p.111

Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

AB06691

no title

120

mixed

در خصوص آيه مبارکه در کتاب عهد سؤال نموده بوديد. اين آيه مبارکه کتاب عهد مربوط به آيه مبارکه فرقانست

Concerning the blessed verse in the Kitab-i-'Ahd [Book of the Covenant] about which thou didst inquire: this blessed verse of the Book of the Covenant relateth to the blessed verse of the Furqan [3.5s]

MMK6#410x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of inheritance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB06693

no title

120

mixed

در خصوص اعتراض شيخ عبدالرّحيم مرقوم نموده بوديد. در احاديث معصومين تبديل بعضی کلمات و بعضی حروف قرآن

Concerning that which thou hadst written regarding the objections of Shaykh 'Abdu'r-Rahim, in the traditions of the immaculate ones there are alterations of certain words and certain letters of the Qur'án [3.5s]

MMK6#270x

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Hands of the Cause; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06694

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه آنجناب وصول یافت و از مضمون نهایت سرور حاصل گشت که

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The letter from thy honoured self hath been received, and its contents brought the utmost joy [3.5s]

INBA84:343

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement

AB06695

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه رسید و بدرگاه احدیت عجز و زاری گردید که اسباب راحت و

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received, and at the Threshold of His Oneness did I raise my voice in supplication and lamentation, that the means of comfort [3.5s]

INBA87:209a, INBA52:211

MSHR2.256

Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Poems and quotation from poetry; Prayer for prosperity; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06696

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید از مضمون چنان معلوم گردید که آرزوی دل و جان

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received, and from its contents it became evident that the desire of thy heart and soul [3.5s]

INBA87:028a, INBA52:028a

AYBY.454 #201, TRZ1.305a

Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06697

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید الحمد لله در شیراز بنفحات رحمن دمسازید و سبب فرح و سرور

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God, in Shiraz thou art attuned to the fragrances of the All-Merciful and art a source of joy and gladness [3.5s]

INBA17:133

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06698

no title

120

Persian

Translation List; Concourse on High

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید و بدقت ملاحظه گردید حمد کن خدا را که بر میثاق

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter was received and perused with careful attention. Render thou praise unto God that in the Covenant [3.5s]

INBA17:004

MKT8.053b, MUH3.108, YMM.278x, YMM.372x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06699

no title

120

Persian

ای دانای راز اين بنده پر عجز و نياز را به تأييد و توفيق خويش همدم و همراز نما

O Thou Knower of mysteries! Make this servant, filled with utter powerlessness and need, through Thy confirmations and grace, an intimate companion and confidant [3.5s]

MMG2#245 p.274x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Entry by troops; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06700

no title

120

mixed

الحمد للّه چنانچه بشما وعد صریح شده بود توفیقات الهیّه و تأییدات رحمانیّه از هر جهت احاطه نموده

Praise be to God! Even as was explicitly promised unto thee, divine confirmations and heavenly assistance have encompassed thee on every side [3.5s]

AVK1.000.01x, MSBH7.118x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06701

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان وقت میدانست و هنگام ثبوت بر پیمان در این مصیبت کبری که احاطه

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! The time is known, and in this grievous calamity which hath encompassed all, the hour hath come to stand firm in the Covenant [3.5s]

MMK5#212 p.163

Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB06702

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر عهد و پیمان پاکتی باسم شباهنگ ارسال گردید ارسال دارند ولی قسمیکه

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant and Testament! A packet was sent addressed to Shabahang [3.5s]

MMK6#144

Business; financial; property matters; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others

AB06703

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر میثاق اهل فتور هر چند شرورند و بی شرم و پرغرور ولی ایشانرا تو

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Though the people of neglect be steeped in wickedness, shamelessness and pride, yet thou [3.5s]

INBA88:237b

Compassion; kindness; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Justice and wrath of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06704

no title

120

mixed

Trustworthiness; Social Action

ای ثابت بر میثاق آنچه بمرحوم جمال افندی مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! I have perused that which thou didst write to the late Jamal Effendi [3.5s]... ...Commerce, agriculture and industry should not, in truth, be a bar to service of the one true God. Indeed, such occupations are most potent instruments and clear proofs

COMP_TRUSTP#52x, MSHR4.079x

BRL_SOCIAL#205x, BRL_TRUST#51x, COC#2063x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]; Work as worship

AB06705

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر میثاق خوشا بحال تو که متشبث بعروه الوثقاای و متمسک بحبل المتین

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Blessed art thou, for thou hast clung to the Most Firm Handle and laid fast hold on the Sure Cord [3.5s]

INBA17:049

ANDA#73 p.45

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB06706

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت بر میثاق در ایندم که عنایت اسم اعظم ندیم و همدمست عبدالبهاء را کلک وفا

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! At this moment, when the grace of the Most Great Name is companion and confidant, 'Abdu'l-Bahá's pen of fidelity [3.5s]

INBA16:240

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06707

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر میثاق در آستان الهی بعبد صادق مذکوری و در عتبه سامیه به بنده ثابت

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! At the Divine Threshold thou art remembered as a true servant, and at the exalted court as one constant in faith [3.5s]

MKT8.068a, YQAZ.213cx

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement

AB06708

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر میثاق در هر دم در این انجمن رحمانی مذکور بوده و هستی آنی از خاطر

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! At every moment art thou remembered in this divine assemblage, nor departed from thought for a single instant [3.5s]

MKT5.074a

Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement

AB06709

no title

120

Persian

Memories of Nine Years in Akka

ای ثابت بر میثاق گمان مبر که از فکر شما و یاد شما آنی فراغتی بلکه نه راحتی و

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Think not that I have ceased to think of thee or have forgotten thee for even one moment

MMK2#002 p.001, KNSA.076, KNSA.235x

MNYA.096, MNYA.323x

Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06710

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت بر میثاق نامه رسید مختصر جواب مرقوم میشود فرصت نیست از حوادث کرمانشاه

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter arrived. A brief reply will be written, as there is no time. Do not be saddened by the occurrences in Kirmanshah.

KHH1.063 (1.088)x

KHHE.107x

Consolation and comfort; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06711

no title

120

mixed

ای ثابت راسخ بر عهد و میثاق الهی آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید طوبی لک

O thou who art firm and steadfast in the Divine Covenant and Testament! What thou didst write was noted. Blessed art thou [3.5s]

MKT5.017a

Chastisement and requital; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06712

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابت عهد ای راسخ میثاق ای روی تو نورانی ای خوی تو رحمانی ای کوی تو روحانی

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! O thou who art firm in the Testament! O thou whose face is illumined! O thou whose nature is of the All-Merciful! O thou whose dwelling-place is spiritual [3.5s]

INBA13:165a

MSBH4.466

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06713

no title

120

Persian

ای ثابتان بر پیمان جناب سرشته دار مدح و ستایش بیشمار از آن یاران پروردگار

O ye who stand firm in the Covenant! Mr. Sereshtehdar hath bestowed boundless praise and tribute upon those loved ones of the Lord [3.5s]

MKT9.072a

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Hospitality; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06714

no title

120

Persian

ای ثمره این شجره فی الحقیقه مظلومی و محزون و آنچه آه و فغان نماای حق داری

O fruit of this tree! In truth thou art oppressed and grief-stricken, and thy sighs and lamentations are fully justified [3.5s]

IQN.229

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06715

no title

120

mixed

ای ثمره شجره رحمت چند روز مقدم نامه ارسال گردید و حال نیز بواسطه حضرت شهید

O fruit of the Tree of Mercy! A few days ago a letter was dispatched, and now, through His Holiness the Martyr [3.5s]

MKT6.142

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB06716

no title

120

Persian

ای جانفشان این عصر مقدس قرن عظیم است و عهد خداوند کریم انوار بخشش یزدان از

O thou who hast sacrificed thy life in this sacred age! This is a mighty century and the Covenant of the All-Bountiful Lord. The rays of divine bounty from [3.5s]

YARP2.202 p.193

AB06717

no title

120

Persian

ای جانهای پاک پاکی جان و تابناکی دل بمحبت یزدانست الحمد لله که شما بهره و نصیب

O pure souls! The purity of spirit and radiance of heart lie in the love of God. Praise be to God that ye have received your portion [3.5s]

YARP2.640 p.437

Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB06718

no title

120

mixed

ای جلال فضل جمال ابهی در حق احبایش اعظم از وصف و بیان قلم و رقمست ملاحظه نما

O Jalál! The grace of the Most Glorious Beauty towards His loved ones transcendeth description and surpasseth what pen and ink can express. Behold thou this [3.5s]

MKT9.163b

Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06719

no title

120

mixed

ای جمال ابهانن بنده شرمنده سی وادی ایمن سراسر گلشن توحید اولوب چونکه روشن ایلدی

O Beauty of Abha! This humble servant stands abashed. The Vale of Sinai, wholly a garden of Divine Unity, hath been illumined [3.5s]

INBA21:099a

MJT.087

Development of capacity and readiness

AB06720

no title

120

Persian

ای جوان روحانی مدتهاست که بظاهر از تو نه سلامی نه پیامی نه نامه نه نشانی نار

O spiritual youth! For a long time there hath been, in outward appearance, neither salutation nor message, neither letter nor sign from thee [3.5s]

MKT8.073

Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06721

no title

120

Persian

ای جوان نورانی شمائل پر حلاوت نزد عبدالبهاء رسید و بدقت تمام نظر کرد پرتو

O radiant youth! Thy sweet countenance reached 'Abdu'l-Bahá and was gazed upon with utmost care [3.5s]

DRM.016e

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06722

no title

120

O thou illumined youth! Thy letter was received. Its perusal produced

SW_v07#17 p.167-168

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Newspapers and the media; publications; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06723

no title

120

The glory and the exaltation of the Station of Christ is as clear as the sun in midday from the Books and Tablets of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh.

DAS.1914-03-03

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Christ; Christianity; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures

AB06724

no title

120

Persian

هر نفس هوشيار براحت و نعمت و سرور موقّت دل نبندد در جميع امور حقيقت ابدی جويد

Every discerning soul attacheth not its heart to transient comfort, bounty and joy, but in all matters seeketh after eternal truth [3.5s]

MMK3#092 p.061x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

AB06725

no title

120

Persian

ای جوینده حق یابنده شو تا پاینده گردی زنهار امتحان منما زیرا کفه میزان تحمل

O seeker of truth, become thou a finder, that thou mayest attain unto everlasting life. Beware, test not through trials, for the measure of endurance [3.5s]

MKT8.076

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06726

no title

120

mixed

ای حبیب قدیم با کمال شوق و اشتیاق بیاد تو افتادم تا این نامه بنگارم اگر بدانی

O ancient friend! With utmost longing and yearning did I call thee to mind and set forth to pen this letter. If thou but knewest [3.5s]

MKT8.077b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06727

no title

120

Persian

ای حمامه خوش الحان در ستایش حضرت پروردگار فی الحقیقه در محامد و نعوت الهیه

O melodious dove! Verily, in praise of the Lord thou art engaged in divine glorification and tribute [3.5s]

MUH3.022-023

Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06728

no title

120

mixed

Selections from the Writings of His Holiness 'Abdu'l-Bahá'

ای خادم درگاه حق این خادمی تو از شهنشاهی عالم برتر است و این بندگی تو از

O thou that dost serve at the divine Threshold! This service of thine is higher than the sovereignty of all the world.

INBA55:378, INBA87:162a , INBA88:348a, INBA52:159

MMK2#267 p.193

BLO_PT#081.267

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06729

no title

120

Persian

ای خادم دوستان جمال ابهی روحی لهم الفداء ملوک فی الحقیقه عبد مملوکند و محتاج

O thou servant of the friends of the Abhá Beauty—may my spirit be a sacrifice unto them! In truth, the kings are but bondmen and in need [3.5s]

INBA21:154b

Status of kings; future of monarchy; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06730

no title

120

Persian

ای خاک در کبریاء رجولیت و انوثیت بجانست نه بجسم بدلست نه بگل زیرا این دو صفت

O dust in the realm of grandeur! Masculinity and femininity pertain to the spirit, not to the body; to the heart, not to clay, for these two qualities [3.5s]

INBA13:187

MKT7.100

Chastity and purity; Role and station of women; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge

AB06731

no title

120

DAS.1913-06-21

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Suffering and imprisonment; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha

AB06733

no title

120

Persian

ای خداوند بهر احبایت چه ایوان بلندی بنیاد فرمودی که طاق کیوان مانند زندان شد و

O Lord! What exalted palace hast Thou raised for Thy loved ones, whereby the vault of Saturn hath become as a prison [3.5s]

MMK5#303 p.222

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06734

no title

120

mixed

ای خداوند بی نیاز این دلها را براز خویش دمساز کن و از بیگانه و خویش بی نیاز

O Thou Incomparable God! Make Thou these hearts intimate with Thy Mystery; suffer them to be detached from the known and from the unknown

INBA21:141a, INBA75:053

DWNP_v5#02-3 p.002-003, DUR2.130, DUR1.191, ADH2.049, ADH2_1#25 p.042, ADH2_1#47 p.071, MJMJ1.057, MMG2#298 p.331, MJH.016a

DAS.1913-07-18, ABIE.082, BLO_PN#007, BSTW#123b

S. Tirandaz

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for nearness to God

AB06735

no title

120

Persian

ای خداوند تو آگاهی و دانا و بینا که آنی فراغت از یاد یارانت ندارم و بدون ذکر

O Lord! Thou art All-Knowing, All-Wise and All-Seeing, aware that not for a moment do I cease to remember Thy loved ones, nor am I without mention [3.5s]

INBA75:055

DUR2.155, MJMJ1.058, MMG2#400 p.446, MJH.016b

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice

AB06736

no title

120

Persian

ای خداوند مهربان قلوب را بنور هدایت کبری منور فرما جانها را ببشارت عظمی حیات

O compassionate Lord! Illumine the hearts with the light of supreme guidance, and quicken the souls with the Most Great glad-tidings [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0381, AKHA_134BE #15 p.a, DWNP_v5#07-8 p.002, MJMJ3.107, MMG2#391 p.439, BHQ.246, NJB_v12#06 p.127

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Prayer for service; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayers (general or uncategorized); The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB06737

no title

120

Persian

ای خدای مهربان ما گنهکاریم و تو آمرزگار و ما تبه کاریم و تو عفو غفار هرچند

O Kind God! We are sinners and Thou art the Forgiver; we are transgressors and Thou art the Pardoning, the All-Forgiving [3.5s]

INBA13:038, INBA75:026, NLAI_BH_AB.024

AKHA_133BE #09 p.251, DUR2.067, MJMJ1.046, MMG2#258 p.288, MJH.009b

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB06738

no title

120

Persian

ای خسرو پرویز را جام لبریز و شیرین شکربیز و سمند شبدیز فائده نبخشید عاقبت در

O Khusraw Parviz, neither the brimming cup, nor sweet sugar-laden delights, nor the steed Shabdiz did thee avail in the end [3.5s]

MSBH10.017, YARP2.236 p.212, PPAR.162, NVJ.050

Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement

AB06739

no title

120

Persian

ای خلیل جلیل رقیمه ملحوظ افتاد حمد خدا را که از سلسبیل محبت الله نوشیده اید

O noble Khalil! Thy letter was noted. Praise be to God that thou hast drunk from the Salsabil of the love of God [3.5s]

INBA88:201

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06740

no title

120

Persian

ای خویشان جمشید رشید جناب جمشید یار دمساز است و دوست همراز بخدمت مشغولست و به

O kin of noble Jamshid! Verily, Jamshid is an intimate companion and trusted confidant, engaged in devoted service and [3.5s]

YARP2.532 p.382

Prayer for protection; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06741

no title

120

Persian

ای خویشان کنیز بها دولت آن کنیز عزیز پاک جان از این دار فانی بفضای آسمانی

O kindred of the handmaiden of Bahá! That cherished and pure-souled maidservant hath, from this fleeting earth, soared unto the heavenly realms [3.5s]

YARP2.625 p.431

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed

AB06742

no title

120

Persian

ای خیر خواه عالم انسانی مقاله که در جریده سنت پطرز بورغ مندرج بود در نهایت

O thou who art a well-wisher of the human world! The article that was published in the Petersburg journal was in the utmost [3.5s]

PZHN v1#2 p.44

Newspapers and the media; publications; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude; The power of words; of speech

AB06743

no title

120

Persian

ای دادخدا بزرگتر دهش دادار شناساای پروردگار و آمرزگار است سپاس او را سزاست

O Lord God! Greatest is the bounty of the All-Knowing Provider. O Lord and Forgiver, unto Thee belongeth all praise [3.5s]

INBA88:335a

ALPA.079a, BSHN.140.406, BSHN.144.401, MHT1b.238, YARP2.092 p.121

Manifestation of God as sun; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06744

no title

120

Persian

ای دختر ملکوت مقاله ای که مرقوم نموده و در جریده مطبوع گشته ملاحظه گردید در

O daughter of the Kingdom! The article which thou hadst written and which was published in the journal was perused [3.5s]

MKT3.464b

Praise and encouragement; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06745

no title

120

O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God

SW_v10#14 p.270-271

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB06746

no title

120

O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Thou hast written concerning the organization of the Bahá'í Assembly in Vienna.

DAS.1914-07-13

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06747

no title

120

...For we, the followers of the Blessed Beauty, should all be engaged in the service of the Cause of God, and become sources of guidance to humanity

COC#1847x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Grammar and orthography; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06748

no title

120

O thou my daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God that the Flag of Ya Baha El Abha is unfurled in that state

DAS.1914-03-28x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06749

no title

120

Persian

ای دختر نورانی نامه تو رسید در حق تو دعا نمایم که اخلاقت ربانی گردد و رفتارت

O illumined daughter! Thy letter was received. I shall pray that thy character may become divine and thy conduct [likewise] [3.5s]

DRM.017b, NJB_v02#04 p.006x

Personal instructions; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06750

no title

120

O thou dear little girl! Thy letter was received... Be thou kind to the "bantam chickens and their babies" and take good care

DAS.1914-07-31, SW_v09#08 p.091x

Kindness to and rights of animals; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech

AB06751

no title

120

Persian

ای دردمند خردمند در هر دمی چشم بملکوت ابهی باز نماایم که ای محبوب یکتا و

O wise sufferer! At every moment open thine eyes unto the Kingdom of Abhá, O Thou peerless Beloved One [3.5s]

MMK4#079 p.086, MJMJ3.080x, MMG2#334 p.370x

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Petitions to authorities; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

AB06752

no title

120

mixed

ای دل سوخته آتش هجران جمال رحمن شکر کن حضرت پروردگار را که بنار محبتش مشتعلی

O thou heart consumed by the fire of separation from the Beauty of the All-Merciful! Render thanks unto the Lord that thou art enkindled with the flame of His love [3.5s]

INBA84:317

Love of God; Mystical themes; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06753

no title

120

Persian

ای دلبر مهربان پاک یزدان من از فضل بی پایان ایمان و ایقان بخشیدی و ابواب

O beloved and kind Pure One of God, from boundless grace Thou didst bestow faith and certitude, and the gates [3.5s]

MMG2#001 p.001

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Prayer for protection; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06754

no title

120

Persian

ای دلبسته پیمان نامه آن یار مهربان خواندم و ستایش و نیایش یزدان نمودم که چنین

O thou who art enamored of the Covenant! I have perused the letter of that loving Friend and offered praise and thanksgiving unto God, for such [3.5s]

YARP2.381 p.298, RMT.166-167

Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06755

no title

120

Persian

ای دو برادر چون دو پیکر آسمانی جناب درویش الان حاضر و خواهش نگارش این رقیمه

O ye two brothers, like unto celestial bodies! The venerable Dervish is now present and requesteth the penning of this epistle [3.5s]

MKT6.144

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06756

no title

120

mixed

ای دو برادر چون دو پیکر در سبیل جمال الهی مصائب و شدائد عظیم تحمل نمودید فسوف

O ye two brothers, like unto twin bodies, who have endured grievous trials and mighty tribulations in the path of the Divine Beauty [3.5s]

INBA16:123

Business; financial; property matters; Consolation and comfort; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Suffering and imprisonment; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB06757

no title

120

mixed

ای دو برادر سرور شهداء آن پاک جان در محبت روی جانان جانفشان بود و مانند دریا

O ye twin brothers, princes of martyrs! That pure soul sacrificed his life in love for the Beloved's countenance, and was like unto an ocean [3.5s]

AHB.129BE #03-04 p.32, TAH.294a

Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Visitation Tablets

AB06758

no title

120

mixed

ای دو برادر مهرپرور شکل جوزا را در فلک بپارسی دو پیکر گویند که مانند دو انسان

O ye two loving brothers! In the celestial sphere, the sign of Gemini is called "Two Figures" in Persian, which resembleth two humans [3.5s]

TABN.116

Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06759

no title

120

Persian

ای دو بنده آستان جمال مبارک مکتوب مختصر شما بغایت مفصل بود این ایجاز اعجاز

O ye two servants of the Threshold of the Blessed Beauty! Your brief letter was indeed most detailed - this concision is truly miraculous [3.5s]

INBA87:007, INBA52:007

Shrines and Holy places; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06760

no title

120

Persian

ای دو بنده صادق درگاه الهی نامه قرائت گشت مسرت داد و فرح و شادمانی مبذول داشت

O ye two faithful servants of the divine Threshold! Your letter was read, bringing joy and gladness and delight [3.5s]

TAH.136

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB06761

no title

120

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

O ye two lamps of the Love of God! Your letter to . . . was read and its contents considered. Its meanings expressed the feelings of spiritual hearts

TAB.320-321

AB06762

no title

120

Persian

ای دو فداای جمال مبارک حمد خدا را که پرتو عنایت درخشنده است و نور احدیت روشن

O ye two who are devoted to the Blessed Beauty! Praise be to God that the rays of divine grace are shining bright and the light of oneness is radiant [3.5s]

MKT9.132a

Call to action; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06763

no title

120

O ye two doves of the nest of the Love of God! Although it is a long time that no news has reached us from you

SW_v07#10 p.093-094

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB06764

no title

120

Persian

ای دو کنیز حق شرط کنیزی جمال مبارک ملکیت کشور انقطاعست و تنزیه و تقدیس از

O ye two handmaidens of God! The condition of servitude to the Blessed Beauty is possession of the realm of detachment and purity and sanctification from [3.5s]

MKT7.090

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; High station of the true believer; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Transcending the material condition

AB06765

no title

120

Persian

ای دو مشتاق دیدار در نهایت سرور بیاد آن دو شمع پرنورم و بکمال اشتیاق نامه

O ye two seekers after the Divine Countenance! With utmost joy do I call to mind those two radiant candles, and with complete yearning this letter [3.5s]

MKT7.096

Importance of community building; Love of God; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world

AB06766

no title

120

...Praise be to God that you have not forgotten the time of our meeting and that your hearts and souls are attracted to Bahá'u'lláh

DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.200, BLO_PN#007

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB06767

no title

120

Persian

Chastisement and requital; Marriage as means of spiritual progress

ای دو مومن بالله خداوند بی مانند زن و مرد را آفریده که با یکدیگر در نهایت

O ye two believers in God! The Lord, peerless is He, hath made woman and man to abide with each other in the closest companionship

MMK1#092 p.119, AKHB.196, YARP2.627 p.432

SWAB#092, LOG#0755x

AB06768

no title

120

Persian

ای دو نفس مطمئنه نامهٌ شما رسید از مضمون مفهوم شد که الحمد لله

O ye two assured souls! Your letter was received and from its contents it was understood that, praise be unto God [3.5s]

INBA84:385

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement

AB06769

no title

120

O ye two souls of the Kingdom! Turn your faces to the Kingdom of the merciful One

SW_v12#01 p.028

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB06770

no title

120

Persian

ای دو نفس نفیس آفتاب جهان تقدیس چنان اشراق بر آفاق نمود که هر شخص خسیس از

O ye two precious souls! The Sun of sanctification hath shed such radiance upon all horizons that every base person [3.5s]

INBA87:025, INBA52:025a

YARP2.402 p.310

Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB06771

no title

120

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Pain of love; love as veil; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice

ای دوست حقیقی شرط محبت آنست که انسان جان فدای جانان نماید و سرگشته و سوداای

O true friend! The prime requisite of love is that one give up one’s life for the Beloved, becoming an enamored wanderer infamous to the peoples of the world

DUR1.452, DUR1.387

ADMS#277

AB06772

no title

120

mixed

ميدانيم که در چه زحمتی و چه مشقّت ولی چون در سبيل حضرت رحمانيّت است عين مسرتّست

We know what hardship and tribulation thou endurest, yet since it is in the path of the All-Merciful, it is pure joy [3.5s]

MMK3#188 p.131x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06773

no title

120

mixed

ای دوست حقیقی هر چند از تقادیر ربانی بامتحان عظیمی افتادی و درد شدیدی کشیدی

O true friend! Though by divine decree thou hast fallen into a grievous trial and suffered intense pain [3.5s]

MMK6#453

Consolation and comfort; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06774

no title

120

Persian

ای دوست عزیز محترم نامه شما رسید مضمون چون دلیل محبت و وفا و ثبوت در روابط قلبیه

O thou my dear respected friend! Thy letter was received. As it evinced love, faithfulness, and loyalty in the established relations between hearts

KHH1.311 (1.433)

KHHE.446, DAS.1914-12-10

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Education of children; moral education

AB06775

no title

120

Persian

ای دوستان بنده بها و خویشان شهریار بهمرد برادر مهربان شما را در نامه خویش یاد

O friends of the Servant of Bahá and kinsmen of the sovereign! Your kind brother hath made mention of you in his letter [3.5s]

YARP2.647 p.440

Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement

AB06776

no title

120

Persian

ای دوستان حق دست شکرانه بساحت حضرت ذوالجلال بلند کنید و بگواید ای یزدان رحمن

O friends of Truth, raise up your hands in thanksgiving before the court of the All-Glorious Lord and say: O merciful God [3.5s]

AKHA_130BE #05 p.a, BSHN.140.393, BSHN.144.388, MJMJ1.116, MMG2#193 p.219, MHT1b.169

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06777

no title

120

mixed

ای دوستان صادق اسم اعظم در قرآن از خصائص اهل ایمان انفاق منصوصست و یجاهدون

O sincere friends of the Greatest Name! Among the distinguishing characteristics of the people of faith explicitly set forth in the Qur'án is the virtue of charitable giving, and striving [3.5s]

MMK6#183

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB06778

no title

120

Persian

ای ذبیح بقربانگاه عشق صد هزار شهیدان خون ریخته جان رایگان بدادند و عذر قصور

O thou sacrifice at the altar of love! A hundred thousand martyrs shed their blood and freely gave their lives [3.5s]

INBA85:112, INBA55:340a

Martyrs and martyrdom; Music and singing; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06779

no title

120

Persian

ای راستان خداوند مهربان آرایش جهان خواست تا آفرینش آسایش یابد و آاینه آفتاب

O pure-hearted ones! The Compassionate Lord desired to adorn the world, that through creation, tranquility may be attained, and the mirror reflect the sun's effulgence [3.5s]

YARP2.692 p.464

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06780

no title

120

Arabic

ای رب اغفر عبادک الذین رجعوا بقلوبهم الی مناهل رحمانیتک و وردوا علی موارد

O Lord, forgive Thy servants who have turned their hearts unto the wellsprings of Thy mercy and have drawn nigh unto the fountainheads [3.5s]

INBA59:222

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for forgiveness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06782

no title

120

Consultation; Love of God; Methods of teaching the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

O ye spiritual ones! O ye heavenly ones! The assembly which you have established in that city is a splendor from the congregation of the Supreme Concourse

TAB.593

AB06783

no title

120

mixed

ای ریحان بوستان حب الهی در اینوقت که شمس فلک تقدیس از افق جمال ابهی در شدت

O myrtle of the garden of divine love! At this time when the Sun of the heaven of sanctity from the horizon of the Most Glorious Beauty in its intensity [3.5s]

YBN.054a

Absolute freedom; independence of God; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Manifestation of God as sun; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06784

no title

120

mixed

ای ریحان گلستان عرفان جمیع جامه و قمیص که دست امکان نسج نموده و انامل حیز

O myrtle of the garden of mystic enlightenment, all garments and raiments woven by the hand of possibility and fashioned by the fingers of creation [3.5s]

HDQI.265, ANDA#33 p.05

Mystical themes; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06785

no title

120

Persian

ای زائر مشکین نفس حمد کن خدا را که بزیارت تراب مقدس فائز شدی و خاک آستانرا

O musk-scented pilgrim! Render praise unto God that thou hast attained to the visitation of the sacred dust and the soil of His threshold [3.5s]

MKT8.099a, FRH.097-098

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Prayer for pilgrims; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB06786

no title

120

Persian

ای زائر مشکین نفس نامه تو قرائت گردید الحمد لله بساحت اقدس روضه مبارکه و بقعه

O musk-scented pilgrim! Thy letter hath been perused. Praise be to God, thou hast attained unto the sacred precincts of the blessed Shrine [3.5s]

TAH.364a

Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06787

no title

120

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

ای زائر مطاف هیاکل تقدیس از اعظم الطاف الهی اینکه در قرن مجید موجود شدی و از

O thou pilgrim unto that Spot round which circle the embodiments of holiness!

BRL_DAK#0336, TAH.225a

BRL_ATE#126

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06788

no title

120

mixed

ای ساعی در خدمت مساعی خیریه آن ناطق بذکر الله در این انجمن رحمانی مذکور و

O thou who striveth in the service of benevolent endeavors! That speaker who uttereth the praise of God in this divine assembly is indeed remembered [3.5s]

AKHA_132BE #04 p.a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06789

no title

120

mixed

ای سرگشته سودائی عاقلان خوشه چین از سر لیلی غافلند کین کرامت نیست جز مجنون

O bewildered wanderer, the wise merely glean fragments and remain heedless of Layli's countenance, for such grace is bestowed on none but Majnun [3.5s]

MSHR4.134

Being a source of light; guidance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06790

no title

120

Persian

ای سرگشته سودائی وقت آزادگی و شیداای بلکه آمادگی و رسواایست تا چند سرگشته و

O thou bewildered and passionate one! The time of liberation and rapture, nay rather, of preparation and exposure, hath come. How long wilt thou remain bewildered [3.5s]

SFI16.023b

Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06791

no title

120

Persian

ای سرگشته کوی دوست تا کی دم فرو بسته دلخسته نشینی و بوجد و طرب نیاای و زخم

O wanderer in the Friend's pathway! How long wilt thou remain with sealed lips and a weary heart, sitting in silence? Rise up in ecstasy and joy [3.5s]

MKT8.103a

High station of the true believer; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06792

no title

120

mixed

ای سرمست باده عشق ذی الجلال مجنون لیلی میگوید لقد لامنی فی حبها کل اقاربی ابی

O thou who art enraptured by the wine of the love of the All-Glorious! Majnún of Laylí declareth: "Verily, all my kindred did censure me for my love of her..." [3.5s]

MMK6#415, MSHR1.104x

Pain of love; love as veil; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB06793

no title

120

mixed

ای سرمست جام الهی در این ساعت که جنود نفحات قدس و افواج جذبات از جمیع جهات در

O thou who art intoxicated with the divine chalice! At this hour, when the hosts of holy fragrances and the legions of spiritual attraction from all directions are [3.5s]

INBA84:463

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Inmost heart [fu'ad]; Limits of language; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06794

no title

120

Persian

ای سروش پربشارت نامه خوش اشارت در نهایت فصاحت و بلاغت بیان اسرار بود و دلیل

O celestial herald of glad tidings! Thy letter, replete with uplifting allusions and couched in the utmost eloquence and clarity, unfolded the mysteries and served as proof [3.5s]

ALPA.045a, YARP2.052 p.098, QUM.225

Call to action; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06795

no title

120

Persian

ای سلیمان حضرت مهدی چون سراج هدی در زجاج ملا اعلی برافروخت و چون پروانه حول

O Suleyman! His Holiness the Mahdi, like unto the lamp of guidance, was enkindled within the crystal of the Most Exalted One, and even as a moth circled round [3.5s]

INBA88:237a

MKT9.140b

Call to action; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06796

no title

120

Persian

ای سمی ذبیح حمد حضرت احدیت را که بقربانگاه عشق راه یافتی و بمشهد فدا پی بردی

O thou who art named Zabíḥ! Praise be to the Lord of Oneness that thou hast found thy way to the sacrificial altar of love and hast discovered the place of sacrifice [3.5s]

INBA85:111

BSHN.140.416, BSHN.144.410, MHT1b.244

Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06797

no title

120

Persian

ای سمی عبدالبهاء عباس در لغت عرب بمعنی غضنفر است ولی این اسم را مسمی لازم و

O namesake of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! 'Abbás in the Arabic tongue signifieth "lion," yet this name must needs have its true [3.5s]

MMK6#522

Call to action; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Naming of children; of individuals

AB06798

no title

120

mixed

ای سیاح آفاق در سبیل میثاق بهر بوم و بر که مرور نمودی عموم ستایش نمودند و

O wayfarer of the horizons! In the path of the Covenant, in every land and region that thou didst traverse, all proclaimed their praise [3.5s]

TZH8.0620, YQAZ.112

Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB06799

no title

120

Persian

ای شاعر فصیح و بلیغ قصیده ملاحظه گردید فی الحقیقه اگر خواهی مذاق عبدالبهاء

O eloquent and articulate poet! The ode hath been perused. Verily, if thou desirest the taste of 'Abdu'l-Bahá [3.5s]

INBA87:128, INBA52:126a

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB06800

no title

120

Persian

ای شاعر ماهر اشعاریکه برشته نظم آورده بودی ملاحظه گردید الحمد لله دلیل بر

O skilled poet! The verses thou didst compose were perused. Praise be to God, they bear witness to [3.5s]

MKT6.126

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06801

no title

120

Persian

ای شاعر یگانه قصیده غراای چون فریده نوراء در ذکر عبودیت این عبد بهاء بدرگاه

O peerless poet! Thou hast composed a sublime ode, like unto a radiant pearl, in praise of the servitude of this servant, Bahá, at the Threshold [3.5s]

MKT6.023a

AB06802

no title

120

Persian

ای شجره ثابته الاصول و الاعراق جناب آقا محمد اسمعیل و جناب آقا عبدالعلی علیهما

O tree of steadfast roots and branches, Jináb-i-Áqá Muḥammad Ismá'íl and Jináb-i-Áqá 'Abdu'l-'Alí, upon them be [3.5s]

INBA21:015, INBA88:235a

MSHR2.296

Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Permission for visit; pilgrimage

AB06803

no title

120

Persian

ای شخص جلیل نامه شما رسید شرق مطلع انوار است و مهبط وحی پروردگار همواره شمس

O noble personage! Your letter hath been received. The East is the dawning-place of lights and the place of descent of divine revelation, ever radiant [3.5s]

NJB_v12#02 p.048

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06804

no title

120

Praise be to God that in this glorious manifestation thou hast been made of the chosen and not of the called.

BSTW#259

Many are called but few are chosen; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06805

no title

120

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

O thou respectful soul! Thy letter with its great and expressive contents gave me satisfaction. It gave utterance to the feelings of thy heart

TAB.321

AB06806

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع افروخته بنار محبت الله نامه شما رسید از مضمون نهایت انجذاب و محبت الله

O thou candle aflame with the fire of the love of God! ...During my stay in America I continually encouraged thee to advance in the Kingdom of God.

ANDA#74 p.05

MAX.291x

Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06807

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع افروخته محبت الله الیوم وقت توکل است و هنگام توسل زمان جوش و خروش است

O enkindled lamp of the love of God! This is the day of trust and the hour of supplication; 'tis the time of fervent ardour and passionate yearning [3.5s]

INBA17:094

MMK2#219 p.157, AKHA_116BE #09 p.288

Meditation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds

AB06808

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع انجمن روحانیان مدتیست که نسیمی از آن بهشت برین نوزیده و نغمه از آن

O thou candle of the spiritual gathering! For some time no breeze hath wafted from that supernal Paradise, nor hath any melody from that [3.5s]

TSS.210

Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06809

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع روشن از نار موقده در سدره سیناء هیاکل وجود از عناصر موجود مرکب و مرتب

O radiant candle, kindled by the burning Fire in the Sinai Tree! The temples of being are compounded and fashioned from existing elements [3.5s]

PYK.248

Fire and light; fire and water; Love as fire; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06810

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع محبت الله آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی ملحوظ افتاد

O candle of the love of God! That which thou hadst written was noted [3.5s]

YMM.261x

Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity in diversity

AB06811

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع محبت الله در این عالم نیستی که هستی نماست یک وجود حقیقی بجو و در این

O candle of the love of God! In this world of nothingness which presenteth the semblance of being, seek thou a true existence and in this [3.5s]

MKT9.145a, BSHN.140.200, BSHN.144.200, MHT2.133

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06812

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع محبت الله دراین خاکدان که بنیان هستی بنیادش بر شفا جرف ها راست و محن

O Lamp of the Love of God in this dusty world, where the foundation of existence resteth upon the brink of tribulations [3.5s]

INBA17:261

BSHN.140.263, BSHN.144.263, MHT2.067b

Existence; immortality of the human soul; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06813

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع محفل دوستان رحمانی علیک بهاء الله و فضله و جوده و موهبته و نوره

O thou candle of the assemblage of the All-Merciful's friends! Upon thee be the glory of God, His grace, His bounty, His bestowals and His light [3.5s]

DUR3.199, MSHR2.116

Call to action; Poems and quotation from poetry; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06814

no title

120

Persian

ای شمع محفل عرفان نفسی از نفوس مبارکه در ورقه منشوره اش نام آنحبیب روحانی را

O Candle of the gathering of divine knowledge! One among the blessed souls hath, in his published epistle, [mentioned] thy name, O spiritual beloved one [3.5s]

INBA16:139

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; The power of words; of speech

AB06815

no title

120

Persian

ای شیر بیشه محبت الله آن نامه اگر از میان رفت دلگیر مباش محزون مگرد زیرا این

O lion of the thicket of God's love! If that letter hath gone astray, be thou neither disheartened nor sorrowful, for this [3.5s]

MKT5.091b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB06816

no title

120

Persian

Limits of language; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; The power of words; of speech

ای صهر ذبیح و ترجمان در لسان ملیح السن مختلف و لغات متفاوت لکن مراد از جمیع

O son-in-law of Dhabíḥ, thou who expressest in the sweet tongue!* Languages are many and words are various, but the purpose of them all is to depict meanings

YMM.390

ADMS#120

AB06817

no title

120

Persian

ای طالب حقیقت نامه پارسال نرسید اما نامه ای که بتاریخ ۲۶ جولای نوشته بودی

O seeker of truth! The letter from last year did not arrive, but the letter which thou didst write on July 26th [3.5s]

YMM.225x

Soul; spirit after death; The cross and the trinity; Word of God and human limitations

AB06818

no title

120

...Praise be to God that this Heavenly Melody reaches thine ears. Thou didst hear

DAS.1914-04-17

The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universality of the Cause

AB06819

no title

120

Persian

ای طالب حقیقت نفوسی که خویش را از اهل حقیقت میشمردند و کاشف راز و اسرار میدانستند در عقبه

O seeker of truth! Those souls who counted themselves among the people of truth and deemed themselves discoverers of mysteries and secrets found themselves in a quandary [3.5s]

MKT9.150b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Empty learning; false spirituality; Humility; meekness; lowliness

AB06820

no title

120

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude

O thou who art longing for the Kingdom! Mr. . . . .in thy behalf hath made a great endeavor. Thou shouldst be eternally grateful to him

TAB.684-685

AB06821

no title

120

Persian

ای طالبان جمال ذوالجلال ای محرمان کعبه خداوند متعال بکمال سرور و فرح و

O ye seekers of the Beauty of the All-Glorious, O ye confidants of the Sanctuary of the Lord, the All-Possessing, with utmost joy and gladness [3.5s]

MKT9.149, MMK2#136 p.102

Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06822

no title

120

Persian

ای طاهر باهر الحمد لله در میدان ایقان سیف شاهری و در افق محبت الله نجم زاهر

O radiant Tahir! Praise be to God, thou art a gleaming sword in the arena of certitude, and a brilliant star in the horizon of the love of God [3.5s]

MMK2#276 p.199

Attaining the life of the spirit; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06823

no title

120

mixed

ای طائف مطاف عالم بالا توجه بملکوت تقدیس فرما ... ایات افاق حقائق عینیه است

O thou who circlest round the exalted Realm on high! Turn thou unto the Kingdom of holiness... The signs of the horizons are manifest and evident realities [3.5s]

AVK1.157.02x, YMM.427x

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB06824

no title

120

mixed

ای طبیب ای حبیب از بقعه مبارکه عودت نمودی و چون منزل در انزلی کردی دیدی که چه

O Divine Physician, O Beloved! Thou didst return from the Sacred Precincts, and when thou didst settle in Anzali, thou beheld what [3.5s]

MSHR2.253

Consolation and comfort; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06825

no title

120

Persian

ای طیب طاهر اصل طهر و پاکی قلب را بماء منزل از سماء تجلی پاک و مقدس نمودنست

O thou pure and unsullied one! The essence of purity and cleanliness is to sanctify the heart with the water that descendeth from the heaven of divine manifestation [3.5s]

MKT8.123a, KHML.257-258

Living waters; water of life; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06826

no title

120

Persian

ای عاشق حقیقت نامه رسید و مضمون مفهوم گردید بدان رایت سلام بلند است و کوکب

O lover of truth! Thy letter hath arrived and its contents have become clear. Know thou that the banner of peace is raised aloft and the star [3.5s]

MMK3#121 p.083

Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

AB06827

no title

120

Persian

ای عاشقان جمال حق جناب منیر نهایت ستایشرا از شما نمودند که این جمع مفتون

O lovers of the Beauty of Truth! His honour Munír hath offered the utmost praise of you, that this enraptured company [3.5s]

AYBY.448 #185

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement

AB06828

no title

120

O thou Abbas of Abdul Baha! O thou namesake of Abdul Baha! The letter that thou didst write to Mr. Joseph Hannen was forwarded

DAS.1913-08-16, ABIE.197, BLO_PN#007

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06829

no title

120

Persian

Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith; Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The Institution of the

ای عبد بها موسیقی از علوم ممدوحه در درگاه کبریاست تا در جوامع کبری و صوامع

O servant of Baha! Music is regarded as a praiseworthy science at the Threshold of the Almighty, so that thou mayest chant verses at large gatherings

BRL_DAK#0077, COMP_MASHRIQP#32, MKT5.203, AVK3.364.03, KHSH02.003, GHA.196, HYB.191

BRL_IOA#11, BRL_MASHRIQ#32, COC#1419, LOG#1363x

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The concourse on high

AB06830

no title

120

mixed

ای عبدالحسین چون کوه آهنین در پیمان جمال مبین رزین و رصین باش و چون غضنفر

O 'Abdu'l-Husayn! Be thou firm and steadfast as a mountain of iron in the Covenant of the Manifest Beauty, and be as a lion [3.5s]

ABDA.102-103

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06831

no title

120

mixed

Trustworthiness

در نهایت تنزیه و تقدیس ایفای خدمت کنند و ابدا خود را به رشوه و غرض

In the utmost detachment and sanctity must they render service, never yielding to bribery or self-interest [3.5s]... ...Let them perform their services with complete sanctity and detachment, and on no account defile themselves by receiving bribes, harbouring unseemly motives

COMP_TRUSTP#61x

BRL_TRUST#60x, COC#2072x

Bribery and corruption; Fairmindedness; personal justice [insaf]; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Past, present and future of Iran; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06832

no title

120

Persian

ای عطار نافه اسرار بگشا و آفاقرا مشکبار نما تا مشامها از نفحات جنت ابهی معطر

O thou Attar of mystic secrets, open wide thy fragrant musk-laden store, and perfume all horizons, that souls may be rendered sweetly scented by the wafting breaths of the Abhá Paradise [3.5s]

AHB.123BE #03-04 p.70

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06833

no title

120

Persian

ای عندلیب حدیقه حقائق و معانی فی الحقیقه بانواع بلایا و مصائب معذب و مبتلائی

O nightingale of the garden of divine truths and meanings! In very truth thou art afflicted and beset by manifold trials and tribulations [3.5s]

INBA87:594a, INBA52:632b

MKT5.208

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Manifestation of God as sun; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06834

no title

120

Persian

ای عندلیب گلشن ابهی چون روحانیان محفل طرب آرایند و بهائیان در سایه طوبی آسایند

O nightingale of the Abhá Paradise! When the spiritual ones adorn the feast of joy, and the Bahá'ís repose beneath the shade of the Tree of Paradise [3.5s]

INBA13:231b, INBA87:623, INBA52:666

BRL_DAK#0334, MKT5.209a

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB06835

no title

120

Persian

ای غلام جمال مبارک این چه نامست که اثر علویت مقامست این چه اسم است که منتهای

O servant of the Blessed Beauty! What name is this that beareth the imprint of an exalted station? What appellation is this that reacheth unto the utmost [3.5s]

MSHR5.182b

Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB06836

no title

120

Turkish

ای فدائیان روی بهاء حضرت احدیت الطاف و عنایتی هر جهتچه سزه شایان بیوروب انوار

O ye who are devoted to the Beauty of the All-Glorious! The bounties and favors of His divine Unity are befitting unto you, and rays [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0244, TSAY.473-474

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

AB06837

no title

120

Persian

ای فرج حق فرج آسایش و گشایش بعد از تنگی و آزمایش است امروز جهان پر پرخاش و

O Herald of Divine deliverance! Relief and comfort come after hardship and trial. Today the world is filled with strife [3.5s]

MMK3#231 p.166

Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; War and peace

AB06838

no title

120

mixed

ای فرع بدیع لطیف سدره مبارکه اگرچه بظاهر از این سجن اعظم و عتبه مبارکه جمال

O wondrous and delicate Branch of the blessed Lote-Tree! Though outwardly from this Most Great Prison and blessed Threshold of the Beauty [3.5s]

INBA87:215a, INBA52:218a

Consolation and comfort; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06839

no title

120

Persian

ای فرع رفیع سدره مبارکه آنچه مرقوم فرموده بودید تلاوت و قرائت گردید و مکاتیب

O noble branch of the Blessed Tree! That which thou hadst written was read and recited [3.5s]

INBA87:306a, INBA52:310a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB06840

no title

120

mixed

ای فقیر الهی حضرت محمد رسول الله نفس مبارک را فقیر خواند و الفقر فخری فرمود

O divine pauper! His Holiness Muhammad, the Messenger of God, called His blessed self poor and proclaimed "Poverty is my glory." [3.5s]

SFI02.154

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty

AB06841

no title

120

mixed

ای قائم بخدمت روضه مقدسه این خدمت تاجیست که از آسمان بر فرق تو نهاده شد این

O thou who standest firm in service to the Sacred Shrine! This service is a crown placed upon thy brow from heaven [3.5s]

INBA13:079

MMK6#047, MLK.049, QT108.057, HNU.359

Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Shrines and Holy places

AB06842

no title

120

mixed

ای قرینه آن جوهر وجود آن باز سپید اوج ملکوت هر چند بلانه و آشیانه عزت عروج

O counterpart of that essence of existence, that white falcon of the celestial heights, though in thy nest and honored dwelling thou dost soar [3.5s]

INBA16:116

MMK6#290, AHB.129BE #11-12 p.10, PYK.287, MYD.491

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB06843

no title

120

Persian

Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha

ای کنیز الهی آنچه نگاشتی منظور نظر من گردید و بر مضمون وقوف یافتم اگر از جام

O thou maidservant of God! What thou hast written was perused and I am aware of all its contents. If thou desirest to drink and be inebriated

MMK2#106 p.083

TAB.511-512, BWF.362-362x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

AB06844

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیز الهی نامه ای از پیش بشما نگاشته شد حال ورقه علیا شفاعت مینمایند و

O handmaiden of God! A letter was previously written to thee, and now the Most Exalted Leaf doth intercede [3.5s]

YARP2.611 p.425

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; High station of the true believer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06845

no title

120

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible

O servant of God! What thou hast written and that which thou hast retained in mind are evident. Appreciate Mrs. . . . . . . . . who reminds you of God

TAB.053

AB06846

no title

120

O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received; now I answer it. Remain thou in the church and impress the Truth upon the priest

BSTW#314

Kindliness; humility; self-effacement in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB06847

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیز درگاه احدیت شکر کن خدا را که نور هدایت تابید شبستان دل روشن و منور

O maidservant at the Threshold of Divine Unity! Give thanks unto God that the light of guidance hath shone forth and the chamber of the heart is bright and illumined [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0356, MKT7.207

Being a source of light; guidance; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06848

no title

120

Being a source of light; guidance; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Knowledge; recognition of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

O thou dear maidservant of God! Thou hast learned of thy Lord and engaged thyself in the servitude of the Lord of Hosts.

TAB.667

AB06849

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیز عزیز الهی نامه ات رسید و مضمون سبب سرور گردید حمد کن خدا را که بعد از

O cherished handmaid of God, thy letter was received and its contents brought joy. Render thou praise unto God, for after [3.5s]

SFI07.024

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06850

no title

120

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

O thou dear maidservant of God! Thy letter and that of thy revered daughter were received last year, but the storm of trials

TAB.509-510

AB06851

no title

120

O thou dear maidservant of God! Your letter has been forwarded. An answer is written to Mrs. Marcella Morgan. It is enclosed, forward it!

BLO_PT#052.38

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Naming of children; of individuals; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06852

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیز عزیز بها احوال مثل سابقست مفتشها در نهایت تفتیش میرزا محمد علی و

O beloved handmaid of Bahá! The situation remaineth as before. The investigators are conducting their investigation with utmost diligence, and Mírzá Muḥammad-'Alí [3.5s]

MMK5#033 p.036

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB06853

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیز مقرب الهی جناب فاضل خدماتت را بصبایای حضرت صدرالصدور مرقوم نموده اند

O thou handmaiden who art near unto God! Jinab-i-Fadil hath written concerning thy services to the daughters of his holiness Sadru's-Sudur [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1103, MKT7.233, AKHT2.065

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement

AB06854

no title

120

Being a source of light; guidance; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement

O thou illumined maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. Praise be to God! that thou art assisted and confirmed

TAB.703

AB06855

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیزان عزیز الهی نامه شما رسید جوهر معانی بود زیرا دلیل بر محبت قلبی و

O cherished handmaidens of God! Your letter was received. It was the essence of meaning, for it bore testimony to heartfelt love and [3.5s]

INBA84:492

Love of God

AB06856

no title

120

Persian

ای کنیزک ملکوت الهی جناب مستر احمد نهایت ستایش از ذهن و ذکاء تو نموده که

O thou little maid-servant of the Kingdom of God! Mirza Ahmad hath spoken in praise of the power of thy understanding

DRM.010b

LABC.013

Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06857

no title

120

mixed

ای کوکب برج بلاغت اهل نجوم گویند یعنی ریاضیون قدیم که کوکب بلاغت و فصاحت و

O Star of the constellation of eloquence! The astrologers -- that is to say, the ancient mathematicians -- assert that the star of eloquence and fluency [3.5s]

INBA13:023, INBA21:086a, INBA59:341a, INBA88:381

AB06858

no title

120

Persian

ای گل گلشن فارسیان نامه نشانه خلق و خوی کیقباد بود از بوی آنگلشن مشام معطر

O flower of the Persian garden! Thy letter bore signs of the character and qualities of Kayqubád. Its fragrance hath perfumed the senses from that garden [3.5s]

HDQI.301b, YARP2.509 p.370

Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06859

no title

120

Persian

ای مبتلای سبیل رب جلیل شکر کن حضرت احدیت را که در راه حق اذیت کشیدی و مصیبت

O thou who art sorely tried on the Way of the Glorious Lord! Render thanks unto God that on the Path of Truth thou hast suffered persecution and endured affliction

LMA2.444

ADMS#238

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06860

no title

120

mixed

ای متضرعان بملکوت ابهی ید عنایت تاج گران گوهری بر سر آن یاران نهاده که در

O ye suppliants at the Kingdom of Abhá! The hand of divine grace hath placed upon the heads of those companions a crown adorned with precious gems [3.5s]

INBA72:099

MKT6.158a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB06861

no title

120

Persian

ای متضرعه الی الله جناب خلیل جلیل خواهش این تقریر فرمودند ولی چه نویسم که از

O thou who supplicatest unto God! The illustrious Khalil Jalil requested these words be penned, yet what shall I write when [3.5s]

MKT7.122b

Consolation and comfort; Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Praise and encouragement; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06862

no title

120

mixed

ای متعلقان آن موقن بالله چشمی بملکوت ابهی باز کنید و با راز او انباز گردید و

O ye who are attached to that one firm in the Faith of God! Open your eyes unto the Abhá Kingdom and become partakers of His mysteries [3.5s]

INBA85:115

BSHN.140.401, BSHN.144.396, MHT1b.178

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06863

no title

120

mixed

ای متمسک بعروه وثقی قد تلوت بیان شکرک و بینات شوقک الی الله و توسلک الیه و

O thou who clingest to the Most Mighty Cord! I have read thy words of gratitude and the clear tokens of thy yearning for God and thy supplication unto Him [3.5s]

INBA21:150bx

MSHR1.098x, MSHR4.305x

Call to action; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06864

no title

120

Persian

ای متمسک بعهد و پیمان اگرچه چند مکتوب از آنجناب واصل از کثرت احزان و اشغال

O thou who holdest fast to the Covenant and Testament! Although several letters were received from thee, owing to the multitude of sorrows and occupations [3.5s]

MMK5#234 p.184

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB06865

no title

120

Persian

ای متوجه الی الله عالم امکان میدان جنگ و جدال است و جمیع روی زمین بخون انسان

O thou who art turned toward God! The contingent world is an arena of strife and combat, and the whole earth is stained with human blood [3.5s]

MKT9.168a, SFI07.021b

Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle

AB06866

no title

120

mixed

ای متوجهین بنور الهی جمال قدم و اسم اعظم روحی لاحبائه الفدا هر چند از این جهان صعود

O ye who are illumined by the divine light of the Ancient Beauty and the Most Great Name - may my spirit be a sacrifice for His loved ones - though He hath ascended from this world [3.5s]

MMK4#066 p.076

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Material and spiritual existence; two books

AB06867

no title

120

Persian

ای محرم وثاق میثاق نظر عنایت الهی شامل و تاییدات نیر اشراق متتابع و عبدالبهاء

O intimate companion of the Covenant! The glances of divine favor encompass thee, and the confirmations of the Orb of Light follow one upon another [3.5s]

AHB.123BE #07-08 p.208

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement

AB06868

no title

120

Persian

ای مرغ صبح هدایت وقت نغمه و اهنک و ترانه است و هنگام آواز چنگ و بربط و چغانه

O bird of the morn of guidance! The time hath come for melody, music and song, and the hour is ripe for the strains of the harp and lute [3.5s]

INBA55:135

Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06869

no title

120

mixed

ای مستضای از نور الهی در قرآن مجید میفرماید یریدون ان یطفئوا نورالله بافواههم

O thou who art illumined by the divine light! In the glorious Qur'án He saith: "They desire to extinguish the light of God with their mouths" [3.5s]

MMK6#187

Growth of the Cause; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06870

no title

120

mixed

ای مشتاق درگه حضرت مقصود در کور سابق حدیثی روایت کرده اند الاعمال بالنیات

O thou who yearnest for the threshold of the Desired One! In former cycles a tradition hath been handed down: "Deeds are judged by their intentions." [3.5s]

INBA88:203a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06871

no title

120

Persian

ای مشتاق دیدار حضرت فروغی حاضر و با لسانی فصیح و به نطقی بلیغ شرح اشتیاق

O thou who longest to attain His presence! Jinab-i-Furughi is here, and with eloquent tongue and fluent speech expresseth his ardent devotion [3.5s]

INBA21:009

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness

AB06872

no title

120

Persian

ای مشتاق دیدار کاشفان اسرار کون و واقفان خواض و سرائر مکنون بر آنند که قوه

O thou who art yearning for reunion! Those who discover the secrets of the universe, and are aware of its inherent properties and concealed mysteries believe that an astonishing power of attraction is diffused throughout creation

AVK1.143.11, MAS9.009-010, VUJUD.127

VUJUDE.183-184

Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; One universal law; attractive power of love

AB06873

no title

120

Persian

ای مشتعل بنار محبت الله اثر کلک آنجناب که مدل بر اشتعال نار اشتیاق و شکایت از

O thou who art enkindled with the fire of God's love! The effect of thy pen beareth witness to the blazing flame of longing and the plaint of [3.5s]

AYBY.452 #194, SAM.393

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Pain of love; love as veil; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06874

no title

120

mixed

ای مشتعل بنار محبت الله در این بساط ذکرت مذکور و نامت موجود و یادت محتوم در

O thou who art ablaze with the fire of the love of God! Upon this plane thy mention is recorded, thy name is preserved, and thy remembrance is assured [3.5s]

INBA84:478b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06875

no title

120

Persian

ای مشتعل بنار محبت الله ذکرت در این انجمن گذشت بوی خوشی در مشام روحانیان

O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Mention of thee was made in this gathering, and a sweet fragrance reached the spiritual ones [3.5s]

MSHR3.199

Poems and quotation from poetry; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB06876

no title

120

Persian

ای مشتعل بنار محبت الله نمیدانی چه قیامت است ندای الهی در این مدینه عظمی در

O thou who art ablaze with the fire of God's love! Thou knowest not what commotion the divine Call hath raised in this Most Great City [3.5s]

PYB#039 p.12, MSHR5.264-265

Exhortations and counsels; Growth of the Cause; Newspapers and the media; publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06877

no title

120

Persian

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ای مشتعله بنار محبت الله در ملکوت ابهی دختر عزیزی و در نزد عبدالبهاء محترم

O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the Love of God! Thou art a beloved daughter in the Kingdom of Abha

MKT7.123

TAB.700-701

AB06878

no title

120

Persian

Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

نفوسی که اليوم بملکوت الهيّه داخل و بحيات ابديّه فائز آن نفوس هر چند بظاهر در زمينند

...Those souls that, in this day, enter the divine kingdom and attain everlasting life, although materially dwelling on earth

MMK1#173 p.197x

SWAB#173x, SW_v10#01 p.008, PN_various p012x

AB06879

no title

120

O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Thy letter was received

SW_v10#11 p.221

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06880

no title

120

Persian

ای مصیبت زدگان حضرت نوش هر زهریرا نوش بود و مجسمه عقل و هوش بود ایام خویش را

O ye who are stricken with grief! His Holiness accepted every poison as honey-sweet, and was the very embodiment of wisdom and understanding [3.5s]

YARP2.213 p.199

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Exhortations and counsels

AB06881

no title

120

Persian

ای مصیبت زده در سبیل الهی هر چند رسوای جهان گشتی و صدمه بی پایان دیدی خانمان

O thou who art afflicted in the path of God! Though thou hast become the object of the world's reproach and hast suffered endless trials [3.5s]

MKT9.175a, MMK2#302 p.220

Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06882

no title

120

Persian

ای مظلومه در سبیل بهاء آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی قرائت نمودم و بر حال حزینت افسوس

O thou who art wronged in the path of Baha! That which thou hadst written I have perused, and I grieve for thy sorrowful state [3.5s]

DUR4.402, DUR4.678, NNY.239

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06883

no title

120

Persian

ای مظهر تسلیم و رضا پاکان آزادگانند و عاشقان آرزوی جفای دلبر مهربان نمایند

O Manifestation of submission and contentment! The pure ones are the free-spirited, and the lovers yearn for the cruelties of the compassionate Beloved [3.5s]

MMK2#172 p.126

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06884

no title

120

Persian

ای مظهر صدق در محبت جمال قدم در این رباط هزار در مامنی نه و در این خرابه هزار

O Manifestation of sincerity in the love of the Ancient Beauty, in this caravanserai of a thousand doors thou hast no shelter, nor in this desolate ruin of a thousand [3.5s]

MKT6.047a

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Living waters; water of life; Nearness and remoteness

AB06885

no title

120

Persian

ای مظهر مصائب فی الحقیقه این دو مصیبت هادم بنیان صبر و قاطع ریشه تحمل بود

O Manifestation of Tribulations! In truth these twin calamities have demolished the edifice of patience and severed the very root of forbearance [3.5s]

INBA17:175

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Free will and predestination; fate; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06886

no title

120

Persian

ای مظهر هدایت بنام هدایتی و بعنون صاحب حکمت و طبابت انشاء الله جامع هردو صفت

O Manifestation of Guidance! By the name of Hidáyatí, and bearing the title of one possessed of wisdom and the healing art, mayest thou, God willing, combine both these attributes [3.5s]

MKT6.162

Being a source of light; guidance; Excellence; distinction; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB06887

no title

120

Persian

ای خداوند تو شاهد و آگاهی که در دل و جان جز آرزوی رضای تو مرادی ندارم و جز در بزم ميثاق راهی و کامی نجويم

O Lord! Thou art witness and well aware that in my heart and soul I cherish no desire save the yearning for Thy good-pleasure, and seek no path nor solace but in the feast of Thy Covenant [3.5s]

MMK3#007 p.003x, ADH2_2#26 p.136x, MMG2#041 p.041x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prayer for nearness to God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB06888

no title

120

Persian

ای مفتون حقیقت از نامه ای که عبارت از گلدسته گلشن معانی بود رایحه طیبه اش

O thou who art enamored of truth! From that epistle, which was even as a bouquet culled from the rose-garden of inner meanings, its sweet fragrance [3.5s]

DRM.013b

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Praise and encouragement; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB06889

no title

120

O thou wooer of Truth! From the letter, which was a nose-gay from the Rose-Garden of significance, a sweet fragrance was inhaled.

BSTW#313

Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB06890

no title

120

Persian

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Self-concealment of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

ای مفتون یوسف مصر الهی یوسف کنعان با صباحت و ملاحتی در بازار مصر ترابی جلوه

O thou who art enamored of the Joseph of the divine realm! Joseph of Canaan appeared in the bazaar of the terrestrial Egypt

MKT9.176, AHB.129BE #03-04 p.02

ADMS#200

AB06891

no title

120

Persian

Additional Prayers Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá

ای مقبل بخدا نامه ات رسید و از وفات والده ات تاسف حاصل گردید ولی تو محزون

O thou who hast turned thy face toward God! Thy letter was received, and grief was felt at the passing of thy mother. However, thou must not sorrow [3.5s]... ...O Thou forgiving God! Forgive the sins of my loving mother, pardon her shortcomings

BRL_DAK#0054

BRL_APAB#19x

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for parents

AB06892

no title

120

Persian

ای مقتبس انوار هدی در این قرن عظیم خداوند کریم تمسک بعهد قدیم جو و تشبث بذیل

O thou who art recipient of the radiant lights of guidance! In this mighty century, seek thou to hold fast unto the ancient Covenant of the All-Bountiful Lord and cling unto His hem [3.5s]

INBA87:012, INBA52:012

MMK2#270 p.195

Call to action; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB06893

no title

120

mixed

ای مقرب درگاه کبریاء نامه شما رسید و از بلایاایکه بر شما وارد نهایت حزن و

O thou who art brought nigh unto the Threshold of Glory! Thy letter was received, and the tribulations that have befallen thee have caused the utmost grief and [3.5s]

MSHR2.257

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Non-participation in politics; Poems and quotation from poetry; Work as worship

AB06894

no title

120

Persian

ای منادی باسم حق بین ملا عالم شکر کن جمال قدمرا که باسم اعظم حیات ابدیه یافتی

O thou who heralds the name of the True One amidst the concourse of the world, render thanks unto the Ancient Beauty, for thou hast, through the Most Great Name, attained unto everlasting life [3.5s]

MMK6#297

Call to action; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement

AB06896

no title

120

O thou herald of the Kingdom of God! Truly I say in this journey thou hast demonstrated the utmost self-sacrifice in the Divine Path.

DAS.1914-06-17

Call to action; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06897

no title

120

Persian

ای منتسبین حضرت فتح اعظم این عنوان بسیار مبارکست زیرا الحمد لله که شرف اعراق

O ye who are associated with His Holiness, the Most Great Victory! This title is most blessed, for praise be to God, the nobility of lineage [3.5s]

INBA17:239

ANDA#79 p.50

Eulogies; reminiscences; Predictions and prophecies

AB06898

no title

120

mixed

ای منجذب الی ملکوت البقاء شمع روشن است و گل در چمن انوار است که از افق غیب

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of Eternity! The candle is bright and the flower in the meadow is radiant with lights from the horizon of the unseen [3.5s]

MMK2#064 p.050

Development of capacity and readiness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06899

no title

120

Persian

ای منجذب بملکوت ابهی شکر کن خدا را که باشراقات انوار شمس احدیت قلبت روشن گشت

O thou who art enraptured by the Abhá Kingdom! Render thanks unto God, for thy heart hath been illumined with the effulgent rays of the Sun of Oneness [3.5s]

INBA17:122

MKT8.147b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06900

no title

120

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy detailed letter was received. From its contents it became evident that praise be to God

DAS.1914-06-17

Call to action; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06901

no title

120

Persian

ای منجذب بنفحات الله از جهان بیزار شو و از آنچه در اوست در کنار شمع آفاق شو

O thou who art attracted to the fragrances of God! Be thou detached from the world and all that is therein, and draw nigh unto the candle of the horizons [3.5s]

BSHN.140.245, BSHN.144.245, MHT2.100

Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB06902

no title

120

Persian

ای منجذب بنفحات الله سیف الهی نطق و بیانست و حجت و برهان و حقیقت عرفان نه آهن

O thou who art attracted by the fragrances of God! The sword of God is utterance and exposition, proof and evidence, and the reality of true knowledge—not steel [3.5s]

YBN.043

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; The power of words; of speech

AB06903

no title

120

O thou who art attracted to the Abhá Beauty and the lover of the Best Beloved! At every moment I remember thee

MAX.247-248

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06904

no title

120

mixed

ای منجذب محبه الله ورقه مشتعله بنار انجذاب وارد و بزیارت آستان مقدس حظ موفور یافت

O thou who art attracted to the love of God! A leaf set ablaze by the fire of attraction hath arrived and attained abundant joy through pilgrimage to the Sacred Threshold [3.5s]

VAA.218-218a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06905

no title

120

mixed

ای منجذب ملکوت ابهی خدماتت در آستان مقدس مقبول و مسافرین فرنگستان بینهایت از

O thou who art enraptured by the Abhá Kingdom! Thy services at the Sacred Threshold are acceptable, and the travelers from the West are boundlessly [...] [3.5s]

MKT9.190

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06906

no title

120

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Be thou thankful and grateful to the favored maidservant . . . . ., for she became the cause of thy utmost joy

TAB.534-535

AB06907

no title

120

Persian

ای منجذب ملکوت الله وصایا و نصایح حضرت بهاء الله فیض کلمه الله است این قوه

O thou who art drawn unto the Kingdom of God! The counsels and exhortations of Bahá'u'lláh are the outpourings of the Word of God, this force [3.5s]

MMK3#114 p.078, MMK3#130 p.092, HDQI.281, ANDA#41-42 p.08

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exhortations and counsels; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06908

no title

120

mixed

ای منجذب نور حقیقت مراسلات رسید و معانی بدیعه حاوی احساسات روحانیه بود روح و

O thou who art attracted to the Light of Truth! Thy letters arrived, containing wondrous meanings and imbued with spiritual sentiments [3.5s]

INBA13:163b

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06909

no title

120

Persian

ای منجذبه بملکوت الهی صبح است و هر کس بخیالی مشغول و عبدالبهاء بیاد احباء و

O thou who art enraptured by the Divine Kingdom! It is morning, and every soul is occupied with its own fancy, while 'Abdu'l-Bahá is thinking of the loved ones [3.5s]

NJB_v02#12-13 p.011

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06910

no title

120

Persian

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ای کنیز عزیز خدا یک وقتی تحصیل لسان عربی مینمودی این بسیار مفید است البتّه مداومت نما

O precious handmaid of God! At one time, thou wast studying the Arabic language. This is a highly useful thing

LFLN.013x

STYLE.033, ADMS#067x

AB06911

no title

120

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was read with the utmost attention. The poetry was beautiful.

TAB.223-224

AB06912

no title

120

mixed

ای منسوب بان شهید سبیل الهی عم بزرگوار را اگر بخواهی که مقام و مکان و منزل

O thou who art associated with that martyr in God's path! If thou desirest to know the station, place and dwelling [3.5s]

MKT5.030a

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB06913

no title

120

Persian

ای منسوب بنام حضرت مقصود این مطرب از کجاست که برگفت نام دوست تا جان و جامه

O thou who art associated with the name of the Lord of Desire, whence cometh this minstrel who uttereth the Beloved's name, that both life and raiment [3.5s]

MSHR2.145

Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06914

no title

120

Persian

ای منسوب من ادرک لقاء ربه فی الملکوت الاعلی جناب آقا محمد حسن تفصیل تشیع از

O thou who art associated with him who hath attained unto the presence of his Lord in the Supreme Kingdom, Jinab-i-Aqa Muhammad Hasan, regarding the exposition of Shi'ism [3.5s]

AKHA_121BE #06 p.b, ANDA#22 p.47, ANDA#49 p.59, YIA.413a

Eulogies; reminiscences; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06915

no title

120

Persian

ای منسوب نیر آفاق حضرت عم بزرگوار از ملکوت اسرار نظر بشما دارد زیرا یادگار

O thou who art associated with the Luminous Orb of the horizons! The revered Uncle gazeth upon thee from the Kingdom of mysteries, for thou art his remembrance [3.5s]

MKT5.108, IQN.222

Call to action; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06916

no title

120

Persian

ای مهتدی بنور هدی الحمد لله در شبستان دل و جان شمع هدایت روشن گشت و ساحت خاطر

O thou who art guided by the light of guidance! Praise be to God, for in the secret chamber of heart and soul the lamp of guidance hath been kindled, and the court of the mind [3.5s]

MKT9.199, MMK4#090 p.104

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06917

no title

120

Persian

ای مهتدی بنور هدی جناب آقا میرزا یونس الحمد لله از بطن ماهی فراق و حرمان نجات یافته چون

O thou who art guided by the light of guidance, Jinab-i-Áqá Mírzá Yúnus! Praise be unto God that thou hast been delivered from the belly of the fish of separation and deprivation [3.5s]

MUH3.209-210

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes

AB06918

no title

120

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Being a source of light; guidance; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

O thou who art guided by the Light of Guidance! The material world is gloomy. Praise be to God! thou hast been led to the illumined realm.

TAB.536

AB06919

no title

120

Persian

ای مهتدی بنور هدی شکر کن جمال کبریا را که بوادی ایمن طور شتافتی و شعله نور

O thou who art guided by the light of guidance! Give thanks unto the Beauty of the All-Glorious, for thou hast hastened to the sacred Vale of Sinai and beheld the flame of light [3.5s]

MMK5#302 p.222, MJMJ2.074ax, MMG2#130 p.146x

Prayer for praise and gratitude; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB06920

no title

120

Arabic

ای مهتدی بنور هدی فافرح بذکر مولاک بما ایدک و هداک و انقذک و نجاک و اسمعک و

O thou who art guided by the light of guidance! Rejoice in the remembrance of thy Lord, inasmuch as He hath strengthened thee and guided thee, delivered thee and saved thee, and caused thee to hear [3.5s]

INBA87:161, INBA52:158b

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement

AB06921

no title

120

Persian

ای مهدی مهد آسایش آراسته و شهد معانی از فم روحانی ریزش مینماید بزم رنگین است

O Mahdi! The cradle of tranquility is adorned, and the honey of inner meanings floweth from the spiritual mouth. The feast is resplendent [3.5s]

MKT5.036a

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Pain of love; love as veil; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06922

no title

120

Persian

ای موقن بایات الله و ثمره آن شجره محبت الله مصیبت کبری و رزیه عظمی هر حزنی را

O thou who art assured of the verses of God and art a fruit of that Tree of Divine Love! The great calamity and grievous affliction surpasseth every sorrow [3.5s]

BSHN.140.440, BSHN.144.434, MHT1a.112, MHT1b.070

Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Manifestation of God as sun; Soul; spirit after death

AB06923

no title

120

mixed

ای موقن بکلمه الهی جناب اخوی هزار فرسنگ طی نمود و از درندگان صحرا و چنگ نهنگ

O thou who art assured of the Divine Word! His honour, the Brother, traversed a thousand leagues through the wilderness, [facing] wild beasts and the claws of the leviathan [3.5s]

INBA84:249b

BRL_DAK#1181, MSHR3.194

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06924

no title

120

Persian

ای پروردگاراين گنهکار را از اغيار بيزار نما و بمحبّت خويش گرفتار نما از بند و کمند هوی و هوس رها کن

O Lord! Make this sinner to be detached from all else save Thee and captivate him with Thy love; free him from the bonds and fetters of passion and desire [3.5s]

MMK3#010 p.005x, MMG2#190 p.216x

Love of God; Prayer for detachment; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty

AB06925

no title

120

Persian

Give Me Thy Grace to Serve Thy Loved Ones

ای مومن بالله سراج ایمان چون در زجاج قلب و روان برافروزد شعاع ساطعش بر ارکان

O thou believer in God! [3.5s]... ...When the light of faith is kindled in the lamp of the heart and soul, its spreading rays illumine every limb of the body

BRL_CONF2018P#04x, MMK2#044 p.033

BRL_CONF2018#04x

Power of faith; power of the spirit; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]

AB06926

no title

120

Persian

ای مومن ممتحن الحمد لله در بلایاء فی سبیل الله صبور و وقوری و در اشد محن

O tested believer! Praise be to God that in the calamities encountered in His path thou art patient and dignified, even in the severest of trials [3.5s]

MKT5.034

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB06927

no title

120

mixed

ای مومن ممتحن ملاحظه فرما که حضرت علی اکبر در ارض طف چگونه جانفشانی نمود آن

O tested believer, consider how His Holiness 'Alí-Akbar sacrificed his life in the land of Taff [3.5s]

MSHR1.111, MSHR3.084

Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06928

no title

120

mixed

ای مونس عبدالبهاء یاد باد ایامی که در بقعه نوراء همدم و همنشین بودیم و بذکر

O thou intimate companion of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Remember thou those days when, in the luminous Shrine, we were companions and associates, engaged in remembrance [3.5s]

INBA84:282

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB06929

no title

120

Persian

ای مونس قدیم نامه پر ناله و حنین وصول یافت فریاد و فغان بعنان آسمان رسیده

O ancient companion! The letter filled with lamentation and plaintive cries hath been received. The outcries and supplications have reached unto the canopy of heaven [3.5s]

KHH2.004 (2.013)

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06930

no title

120

Persian

ای مونس مقبلان نامه ای که بجناب آقا سید اسدالله مرقوم نموده بودی مضمونش معلوم

O companion of those who have turned to God! The letter thou didst write to Jináb-i-Áqá Siyyid Asadu'lláh—its contents became known [3.5s]

TAH.247a, YQAZ.229-230

Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06931

no title

120

Persian

ای مونس یاران جناب قائممقام چندی است در کشور یوسف کنعان در نهایت روح و ریحان

O Comforter of the friends! His honor the Qá'im-Maqám hath for some time been dwelling in the land of Joseph of Canaan in the utmost joy and delight [3.5s]

TAH.248b, YQAZ.231-232

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06932

no title

120

Persian

Humility; meekness; lowliness

ای مونس یاران غزلی که از حیفا ارسال نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید شما با وجود

O intimate companion of the friends! The ode thou hadst sent from Haifa hath been perused.

TAH.250a, YQAZ.233

ADMS#134

AB06933

no title

120

Persian

ای میرپنج هر چند از صدمه جفا در پیچ و تابی و از بیوفاای روزگار در مشقت و عذاب

O Mirpanj, though thou art writhing from the blows of cruelty, and art in torment through the faithlessness of these times [3.5s]

ANDA#76 p.50

Consolation and comfort; Prayer for spiritual recognition; The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06934

no title

120

Persian

Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Sacred Writings

ای نار افروخته عشق الهی حرارت محبه الله در آن قلب نورانی چنان پر شعله و سورت

O living flame of heavenly love! Thine heart hath been so fired with the love of God that from ten thousand leagues afar

MMK1#177 p.199

SWAB#177, SW_v14#12 p.359

Ine

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Fire and light; fire and water; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God

AB06935

no title

120

Persian

ای ناطق بثنای الهی در این بساط مذکوری و در این وثاق موجود در حدیقه قلوب

O thou who speaketh in praise of God! In this realm art thou mentioned, and in this mansion art thou present in the garden of hearts [3.5s]

MKT8.156c, BSHI.109

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06936

no title

120

mixed

ای ناطق بثنای جمال قدم و اسم اعظم اگر از فیض سحائب ملکوت ابهی خبر گیری نعره

O thou who speaketh forth in praise of the Ancient Beauty and the Most Great Name! If thou wouldst gain tidings of the bounties of the clouds of the Abhá Kingdom [3.5s]

YBN.054b

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06937

no title

120

mixed

ای ناطق بذکر الهی هر چند بظاهر در بادیه هجران و وادی حرمان حیران و سرگردانی

O thou who speaketh in remembrance of God! Though to outward seeming thou art bewildered and wandering in the wilderness of separation and the valley of deprivation [3.5s]

MMK6#603

Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Manifestation of God as sun; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; Unity in diversity

AB06938

no title

120

mixed

ای ناظر الی الله الیوم نفوسی در ملکوت ابهی و جبروت اعلی مذکور و معروف که مشرق

O thou who gazest toward God! Today there are souls renowned and mentioned in the Abhá Kingdom and the Supreme Dominion that shine [3.5s]

BSHN.140.428, BSHN.144.422, MHT1a.123, MHT1b.081

Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06939

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بافق رب جنود اسراایل الیوم در ملکوت رب جلیل بوجود ابناء خلیل که در

O thou who gazest upon the horizon of the Lord of Hosts! Today, in the Kingdom of the glorious Lord, in the presence of the children of Khalíl who [3.5s]

MKT6.018b

Growth of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06940

no title

120

mixed

ای ناظر بشطر الهی شکر الطاف خفیه جمال مبارک را که بعد از صعود بملکوت عزتش از

O thou who gazest toward the divine horizon! Render thanks for the hidden favours of the Blessed Beauty, Who, after His ascension unto the Kingdom of His glory [3.5s]

MKT6.035a

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB06941

no title

120

mixed

ای ناظر بملکوت ابهی این عالم امکان میدان اکتساب شئون رحمانیه است و اتصاف

O thou who gazest upon the Abhá Kingdom! This world of existence is the arena for the acquisition of divine qualities and heavenly attributes [3.5s]

INBA17:212

MKT8.161a, AKHA_124BE #06 p.h, AHB.120BE #09 p.223, AHB.126BE #09-10 p.244, BSHN.140.431, BSHN.144.425, MAS5.186, MHT1b.167

Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Need for an educator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06942

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بملکوت ابهی در این کور اعظم که آفتاب حقیقت مشارق و مغاربرا روشن نموده

O thou who gazest upon the Kingdom of Abhá! In this most great cycle, wherein the Sun of Truth hath illumined both East and West [3.5s]

INBA84:476

MMK5#298 p.220

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Manifestation of God as sun; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06943

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بملکوت ایات نفحات خوش گل و ریاحین مشام خاکیانرا معطر و محفل

O thou who gazest upon the Kingdom of Verses! The sweet fragrance of flowers and herbs hath perfumed the senses of them that dwell in dust, and the assemblage [3.5s]

MMK2#055 p.043

Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06944

no title

120

Persian

Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ای ناظر بملکوت مکتوبت رسید مضمون مفهوم گردید حمد کن خدا را که خانه ات لانه و

O thou who art gazing toward the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. Its contents became known. Thank thou God that thy house

MKT7.127a

TAB.697-698

AB06945

no title

120

Abdu'l-Baha Writes to Kansas City

...God, please keep your servants from wine and alcohol and keep alcoholic liquor away from them. O God, please destroy this harmful substance from the earth so no sign of it can be seen, and no one will hear any more about it

BLO_PT#003b

Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB06946

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بمنظر اکبر اگر توانی از دیبای ایقان و پرند و پرنیان عرفان و سندس

O thou who gazest upon the Most Great Vision! If thou art able, with the silk of certitude and the brocade and fine linen of mystic knowledge and the silk [3.5s]

SFI12.023, ANDA#59 p.05

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06947

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بمنظر اکبر الیوم افق وجود بکوکبی تابان گردد که انوارش اعلاء کلمه الله

O thou who gazest upon the Most Great Horizon! Today the firmament of existence is illumined by a resplendent star whose radiance exalteth the Word of God [3.5s]

INBA84:436

BRL_DAK#0034, SFI10.020b

Love of God; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

AB06948

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بمنظر اکبر جمال ابهی و کمال اعلی بتجلیات ملکوتی و فیوضات لاهوتی و

O thou who gazest upon the Most Great Countenance of the All-Glorious Beauty and the Most Exalted Perfection through celestial manifestations and heavenly outpourings [3.5s]

MKT8.163b

Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

AB06949

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بمنظر اکبر در جهان امکان بکوش که لانه و آشیانه در جهان لامکان سازی و

O thou who gazest upon the Most Great Vista in the world of existence, strive thou to build thy nest and shelter in the realm beyond all space [3.5s]

SFI12.024

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB06950

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظر بمنظر انور مناظر متفاوت یک نفس منظرش گلشن و دیگری منظرش گلخن یکی

O thou who gazest upon the Most Luminous Vision! Diverse are the vistas: to one soul, the scene appeareth as a rose-garden, while to another, a heap of ashes [3.5s]

INBA84:523b

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06951

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظم بلیغ اشعار در نهایت فصاحت و بلاغت بود ملاحظه گردید بدیع بود و لطیف

O eloquent composer of verses! These were in the utmost eloquence and lucidity, and have been noted. They were novel and graceful [3.5s]

MKT9.204a, FRH.268

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB06952

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظم در و گهر منظوم و منثور چون ستایش و محامد شمس ظهور و رب غفور بود

O thou who arrangest pearls of verse and prose, as thy praise and commendation is of the Sun of Manifestation and the Forgiving Lord [3.5s]

MKT9.204b

AB06953

no title

120

mixed

ای ناظم لولو منثور در ستایش شعله نور مجلی طور آفتاب انور مشرق ظهور روحی

O thou who stringest scattered pearls, in praise of the radiant flame of the Mount of divine effulgence, the Most Luminous Sun of the Dawning-Place of Manifestation [3.5s]

MSHR1.053

Poems and quotation from poetry; Praise and encouragement

AB06954

no title

120

Persian

ای ناظم مشکین نفس اشعار آبدار که مانند آب روان بود قرائت گشت فی الحقیقه در

O thou melodious bard with musk-laden breath, thy flowing verses, like running water, were indeed read [3.5s]

MSHR2.343

Excellence; distinction; Praise and encouragement

AB06955

no title

120

Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Music and singing; The power of words; of speech

O thou spiritual clarion! The voice of the physical clarion may travel the distance of three miles, but the harmony of the spiritual Clarion

TAB.234-235

AB06956

no title

120

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

O ye blessed souls! On the night of the feast ye entertained the beloved and were occupied in the service of the friends of God

TAB.533-534

AB06957

no title

120

Persian

ای نهال بوستان شهادت کبری خبر شهادت حضرت پدر سبب حسرت و اسف و احزان بیحد و

O sapling of the garden of supreme martyrdom! News of thy father's martyrdom hath caused boundless sorrow and grief [3.5s]

NANU_AB#16

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB06958

no title

120

Persian

ای نهالان بوستان الهی شما از آن شجره عرفان روایدید و در بوستان هدایت جمال

O saplings of the divine garden! Ye have sprung from that Tree of mystic knowledge and in the garden of guidance [3.5s]

HUV2.031

Being a source of light; guidance; Bringing forth results; fruit; Education of children; moral education; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06959

no title

120

mixed

ای نوجوان من هر چند بتن سالخورده ولی بجان نوجوان زنده دل در جویبار هدایت سرو

O my youthful one! Though aged in body, yet with a soul young and vibrant, thou art as a cypress in the stream of guidance [3.5s]

INBA84:315

Consolation and comfort; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06960

no title

120

mixed

ای نور حدقه دیده روحانیان اگر چه جمیع چشمها کریان و دلها سوزان و جگرها از این

O light of the spiritual ones' eyes! Though all eyes are weeping, and hearts are burning, and souls from this [3.5s]

MMK6#420

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06961

no title

120

Persian

ای نورالله فضل و عنایت ملاحظه نما که تو در کتم عدم بودی و در عرصه تاریک و تنگ

O Light of God! Observe thou the grace and bounty, how thou wert hidden in the veil of nothingness, in that dark and narrow realm [3.5s]

INBA21:143a

Education of children; moral education; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06962

no title

120

Persian

ای نوش باهوش نظمی که از قریحه الهام صریحه آن بلبل چمنستان معانی ساری و جاری

O thou sagacious one, the verses that stream and flow from the inspired genius of that nightingale of the meadowlands of inner meanings [3.5s]

YARP2.678 p.456

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06963

no title

120

Persian

ای نوگل گلشن محبت الله لحظات عین رحمانیت حق متوجه حال شما بوده و خواهد بود و

O thou fresh blossom of the garden of God's love! The glances of divine mercy have ever been and shall remain directed towards thee [3.5s]

AYBY.440 #170

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06964

no title

120

Persian

ای نونهال بوستان الهی آنچه بجناب بهاج پرابتهاج علیه بهاء الله الابهی مرقوم

O youthful sapling of the divine garden! That which was written to his honour Bahhaj, upon him be the Most Glorious Glory of God [3.5s]

AYBY.401 #103, TRZ1.136

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06965

no title

120

mixed

ای نونهال بوستان حب جمال رحمان اثر کلک که حکایت از شوق و هیجان دل و جان مینمود

O tender sapling of the garden of love for the All-Merciful Beauty! The trace of thy pen betokened the longing and fervor of thy heart and soul [3.5s]

AYBY.431 #150

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06966

no title

120

Persian

Manifestation of God as sun; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Word of God and human limitations

ای هائی بهائی هاء هویت دو چشم روشن بیناء دارد و دو گوش شنوا یک چشم متوجه و

O thou Jinab-i-Haʼí, who art a Bahaʼí! The letter “Ha” of the word “Huvíyyat” consisteth of two eyes luminous and discerning

MKT9.211b, TABN.253a

ADMS#031

AB06967

no title

120

mixed

ای واله الهی طالبان حق و مشتاقان جمال مطلق سطوع شمس حقیقت را در مشرق آفاق و

O lovers of God, seekers of truth and yearners for the Absolute Beauty! The dawning of the Sun of Truth in the eastern horizons [3.5s]

MMK6#285

AB06968

no title

120

Persian

ای واله جمال ابهی چه نگارم که با دلی سوخته و رخی افروخته در دبستان عبودیت

O enraptured lover of the Abhá Beauty! What shall I write, as with a heart consumed and a countenance aglow, I stand in the school of servitude [3.5s]

MSHR3.072

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB06969

no title

120

Persian

Angels; Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death

ای ورقه شجره تقدیس سلیل جلیل مانند طیور قدس اوج اعلی گرفت و بفردوس ابهی پرواز

O leaf of the Tree of Holiness! Thine illustrious son hath soared, even as the birds of sanctity, to the highest heaven, winging his flight unto the Abhá Paradise

BSHN.140.101, BSHN.144.101, MHT2.143a

ADMS#333

AB06970

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه صابره مصیبت نوردیده چهارده ساله فی الحقیقه جگرها را پاره پاره نموده

O steadfast leaf, who hath witnessed calamity, verily at the age of fourteen thou hast rent hearts asunder [3.5s]

SFI01.060

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for the departed; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering

AB06971

no title

120

mixed

ای ورقه طیبه مبلغه حال وقت نطق و بیانست و زمان تبلیغ و تبیان زبان بگشا و بیان

Now is the time to speak forth and to deliver speeches, the time to teach and to give testimony. Loosen thy tongue, expound the truths

COMP_WOMENP#101, MKT7.147b, MSBH10.151b, QIRT.16b

BRL_WOMEN#101, COC#2192

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB06972

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه مبارکه شجره رحمانیه هر چند سیصد فرسنگ دوری ولی در خاک پاک شیراز موطن

O blessed Leaf of the Tree of the Merciful! Though thou art three hundred leagues distant, yet in the hallowed soil of Shíráz lies thy native land [3.5s]

INBA84:501a

KHAF.098, MATA.050-051

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB06973

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه مبتهله سهراب در این مدت بچنگ افراسیاب افتاده و بجنگ نفس در تب و تاب

O imploring leaf! In this span Sohrab hath fallen into the clutches of Afrasiyab, and in combat with the self doth burn and seethe [3.5s]

INBA87:019a, INBA52:019a

MKT7.219

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB06974

no title

120

mixed

ای ورقه مطمئنه قدسیه الحمد لله آن خانمان در پناه حضرت یزدانند و آن دودمان جنود

O serene and sacred leaf! Praise be to God that household is under the shelter of the Lord, and that lineage belongeth to His hosts [3.5s]

MKT7.163b

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB06975

no title

120

mixed

ای ورقه منجذبه در هر نفسی صد هزار شکر بدرگاه احدیت نما که آن خانواده و جمیع

O thou enraptured leaf! With every breath render a hundred thousand thanks at the Threshold of Oneness for that family and all [3.5s]

MKT7.181

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB06976

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه منجذبه درگاه کبریاء الحمد لله مومنه ای و موقنه و باتش محبت الله

O leaf attracted to the Divine Threshold of Glory! Praise be to God, thou art a believer, art firm in faith, and art enkindled with the fire of the love of God [3.5s]

MKT7.234b

Love of God; Nearness and remoteness; Praise and encouragement

AB06977

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه منجذبه مشاغل و غوائل بی پایان فرصت نگارش نامه های متعدد ابدا ندهد

O enraptured leaf! The ceaseless occupations and trials grant not the opportunity for the composition of numerous letters [3.5s]

MKT6.173c

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Words vs deeds

AB06978

no title

120

mixed

ای ورقه موقنه اگر بکنه الطاف که از حضرت رحمن در حق تو مبذول گشته پی بری پری

O assured leaf! Shouldst thou fathom the depth of the bounties bestowed upon thee by the Lord of Mercy, thou wouldst soar aloft [3.5s]

MMK6#170

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Soul; spirit after death

AB06979

no title

120

mixed

ای ورقه موقنه تمنائی که از امة الله ورقه طیبه مجاوره والده حضرت اسم الله علیه

O assured leaf! My desire concerning the handmaiden of God, that pure leaf who resideth near the mother of Him Who beareth the Most Great Name, is [3.5s]

MKT7.170

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB06980

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه موقنه جناب حلیل جلیل آقا میرزا علی وارد ارض اقدس بقعه مبارکه گشتند

O steadfast leaf! The honoured and noble Áqá Mírzá 'Alí hath attained unto the Most Holy Land, the blessed spot [3.5s]

MKT6.052

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Shrines and Holy places

AB06981

no title

120

mixed

ای ورقه موقنه مطمئنه در کل احیان در بقعه مبارکه در محفل اماء الرحمن

O leaf of certitude and tranquility! At all times thou dwellest in the Sacred Precinct, in the gathering of the handmaidens of the All-Merciful [3.5s]

PYK.300

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for women; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06982

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه موقنه مکتوب شما رسید مضمون مفهوم و معلوم گردید از خدا میطلبم اماء

O assured leaf! Thy letter was received, and its contents were understood and comprehended. I beseech God that the handmaidens [3.5s]

MKT7.175a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB06983

no title

120

Persian

ای ورقه موقنه نامه ات که بجناب حاجی مرقوم نموده بودی رسید مضمون تبتل بملکوت

O assured leaf! Thy letter, which thou hadst written to Jináb-i-Hájí, hath arrived, its contents reflecting devotion to the Kingdom [3.5s]

KHML.321-322

Soul; spirit after death; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB06984

no title

120

Persian

ای یادگار آن سرور ابرار هر پند از بدایت حیات تا به حال در سبیل ذو الجلالا غریب

O thou cherished remnant of that leader of the righteous! From the beginning of life until now, every counsel hath been as a stranger in the path of the All-Glorious [3.5s]

KHSH13.038

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06985

no title

120

Persian

ای یادگار آن شخص جلیل ورق مسطور ملحوظ و منظور گردید الحمد لله چراغی در

O thou embodiment of that glorious personage! Thy written page was observed and perused. Praise be to God, a lamp [3.5s]

INBA87:102b, INBA52:101

Call to action; Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement

AB06986

no title

120

Persian

ای یادگار آن کوکب لائح چون بان مرز و بوم رسیدی و از آن گلشن عشق گل و ریحان

O thou remnant of that radiant star! When thou didst reach that realm and frontier, and from that rose-garden of love didst gather flowers and sweet basil [3.5s]

INBA59:227

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Eulogies; reminiscences; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB06987

no title

120

Persian

ای یادگار نیاکان ستایش پاک یزدانرا که پرتو آفتاب آفرینش را زیبایش دلها فرمود

O thou remnant of the ancients! Praise be to the pure Lord that He made the radiance of the Sun of creation the adornment of hearts [3.5s]

YARP2.502 p.367

Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06988

no title

120

Persian

ای یار پارسی دانستی که براستی یزدان رهبری نماید و بخدا پرستی برساند خداوند را

O Persian friend! Thou knowest that verily God guideth and leadeth unto worship of Him [3.5s]

YARP2.655 p.444

Compassion; kindness; Generosity [kirama]

AB06989

no title

120

Persian

ای یار حقیقی تا توانی تشویق یاران بر تبلیغ نما و تفریق مابین حق و باطل بیاموز

O true friend! As far as thou art able, encourage the friends in teaching and instruct them in the distinction between truth and falsehood [3.5s]

MMK2#218 p.156

Manifestation of God as educator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06990

no title

120

Persian

ای یار حقیقی جناب آقا سید محمد علیه بهاء الله حاضر و خواهش نگارش این ورقه

O true friend! Jinab-i-Aqa Siyyid Muhammad, upon him be the Glory of God, is present and requesteth the penning of this epistle [3.5s]

INBA13:255a

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause

AB06991

no title

120

Persian

ای یار دیرین نامه مشکین معانی دلنشین داشت و دلالت بر اشراق نور مبین این نور

O ancient friend! Thy musk-scented letter, with its heart-soothing meanings, bore witness to the dawning of the manifest Light [3.5s]

YARP2.729 p.482

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06992

no title

120

Persian

ای یار دیرین هر چند بنام ماهیاری امیدوارم که بهایار گردی یار و یاور هر بزرگوار

O ancient friend! Though thou art known as "Māhyārī" (Moon-friend), I hope that thou mayest become a divine friend, a helper and companion to every noble soul [3.5s]

YARP2.524 p.378

Attaining the life of the spirit; Manifestation of God as sun; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06993

no title

120

Persian

ای یار روحانی من جناب شیخ علی اکبر فی الحقیقه در نهایت خلوص است و مقصدی جز

O my spiritual companion! His honour Shaykh 'Alí-Akbar is, in truth, at the utmost degree of sincerity and hath no purpose save [3.5s]

TSS.379

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB06994

no title

120

mixed

ای یار عزیز از درگاه جمال ابهی تمنا و رجا مینمایم که ترا عزیز دو جهان نماید و

O dear friend! From the threshold of the All-Glorious Beauty do I entreat and supplicate that He may render thee dear in both worlds [3.5s]

MKT9.278

Call to action; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06995

no title

120

Persian

ای یار عزیز عبدالبهاء نامه شما که باقا سید اسدالله مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه

O dear friend of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, thy letter which thou hadst written through Áqá Siyyid Asadu'lláh hath been perused [3.5s]

INBA17:155

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Review of publications; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB06996

no title

120

Persian

ای یار قدیم وهمدم و ندیم آنچه بنگارم شرح حال درون نتوانم که این قلب مشتاق

O ancient companion, confidant and cherished friend! Though I write at length, I cannot fully express the state of my innermost being, for this yearning heart [3.5s]

INBA89:169

MKT8.205b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB06997

no title

120

Persian

ای یار مهربان چون نیر اعظم از افق حقیقت طلوع نمود انوار اسرار چنان پرتوی بر

O kind friend! When the Most Great Luminary dawned from the horizon of Truth, the lights of mysteries shed such radiant beams [3.5s]

BSHN.140.402, BSHN.144.397, MHT1b.187

Manifestation of God as sun; Symbolism of color and light; Transcendence; unknowability of God

AB06998

no title

120

Persian

ای یار مهربان در این دم بیاد تو همدم گشتم و از خداوند میطلبم که بعون و عنایت

O loving friend! In this moment I have become thy companion in remembrance, and I implore the Lord through His aid and bounty [3.5s]... ...the dwellers of the City of Eternity and the members of the Concourse on High are those who are firm in the Covenant

MKT8.208a

ADMS#325x

Exhortations and counsels; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB06999

no title

120

Persian

ای یار مهربان من حضرت هرمز را مثلث نامند و گویند که نبوت و حکمت و نعمت را با

O my kind friend! They call the revered Hormuz a trinity, and declare that prophethood, wisdom and bounty are associated with [3.5s]

ANDA#60 p.30

Call to action; Hermes; Balinus; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07000

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران الهی جناب امین در نامه های متعدده ذکر شما را نموده و نهایت ستایش از

O divine friends! In numerous letters Jináb-i-Amín hath made mention of you, offering high praise [3.5s]

YARP2.367 p.291

Business; financial; property matters; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement

AB07001

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران باوفای من بلاهای سابقه نامعدود با وجود این در این بلوا و انقلاب نیز

O my steadfast companions! Notwithstanding the countless afflictions of the past, in this tumult and upheaval too [3.5s]

MMK2#299 p.218, QUM.135

Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB07002

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران روحانی امروز امر موید و موفق در عالم وجود امر تبلیغست و تحری حقیقت

O spiritual friends! Today the most confirmed and successful cause in the world of existence is the promotion of the Faith and the search for truth [3.5s]

MKT9.248

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07003

no title

120

Persian

ای پروردگار آن مشتاقان را تجلی عنايت فرما و ابواب موهبت بگشا

O Lord! Shed the radiance of Thy grace upon these yearning souls, and open wide the gates of Thy bounty [3.5s]

MJMJ3.059x, MMG2#363 p.405x

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB07004

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران عبدالبهاء آنچه نگاشته بودید ملاحظه گردید حمد خدا را دلیل بر ثبوت و

O friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! That which ye have written hath been perused. Praise be to God, it beareth testimony to steadfastness [3.5s]

MMK2#137 p.102

High station of the true believer; Praise and encouragement; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07005

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران عبدالبهاء تجلی کلمه الله مانند پرتو آفتابست که کون وامکانرا تسخیر

O friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! The manifestation of the Word of God is even as the rays of the sun, which conquer the contingent world [3.5s]

MKT8.190

Praise and encouragement; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Word of God the cause of creation

AB07007

no title

120

mixed

ای یاران عبدالبهاء هر محفلی که بیاد جمال ابهی تزیین یابد و بجهت استماع کلمات

O loved ones of ‘Abdu'l-Baha! Whatever meeting is held to celebrate the memory of the Abha Beauty and to listen to the recital of the divine utterances

AKHA_128BE #05 p.b

COC#0391, BSTW#342

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

AB07008

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران عزیز این عبد جناب زائر مهربان بدل و جان ستایش یاران نماید که آن نفوس

O dearly beloved friends! This servant, with heart and soul, doth praise that loving visitor who extolleth the friends [3.5s]

ANDA#65 p.58, YARP2.337 p.276, PPAR.093

Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07009

no title

120

Persian

Trustworthiness

چون انتظام آن دائره موکول به همت و عفت و عدالت و عصمت احبای الهیست

...Since the orderly running of your association dependeth upon the devotion, integrity, fair-mindedness and sanctity of purpose manifested by the friends of God

COMP_TRUSTP#49x

BRL_TRUST#48x, COC#2060x

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Excellence; distinction; Past, present and future of Iran; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07010

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء نامه شما رسید از مضمون معلوم گردید که عکس بیت مبارک

O beloved friends of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Your letter was received, and from its contents it became known that the photograph of the Blessed House [3.5s]

INBA87:218b, INBA52:222b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB07011

no title

120

Persian

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء همواره منتظر ورود اخبار مسره شما هستم که روز بروز

O ye dear friends of Abdu'l-Baha! At all times do I await your good news, longing as I do to hear that ye are making progress from day to day

MKT8.191a, MMK1#162 p.187, RMT.158-159

SWAB#162

AB07012

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران من بیاد روی و خوی دوستان دیده دل منور است و دماغ جان معطر زیرا حقائق

O my friends! In remembrance of the countenance and character of the beloved ones, the vision of the heart is illumined and the soul's essence is perfumed, for verily [3.5s]

SFI09.013a

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB07013

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران مهربان رشید فارسی را خواهش چنین است که این بنده درگاه بها بیاد آن

O kind and valiant friends, it is the humble request of this servant at the Threshold of Bahá that you remember [3.5s]

YARP2.423 p.319

Praise and encouragement

AB07014

no title

120

mixed

ای یاران مهربان من در غیبت جناب آقا رحمت الله فی الحقیقه نهایت همت مجری

O My kind friends! In the absence of Jinab-i-Rahmatullah, in truth ye must exert the utmost effort [3.5s]

MKT9.274a

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07015

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران و اماء رحمن اگر مقصد شما چنان که در نوروز محفل عمومی در شیکاغو

O ye friends and the maidservants of the Merciful! If it is your intention

NJB_v01#19a p.013-014

SW_v01#01 p.011-012

Exhortations and counsels; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB07016

no title

120

Persian

ای یاران یزدانی آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید جوهر معانی بود و

O ye divine friends! That which ye had written was perused; it was the essence of meaning [3.5s]

INBA16:084

ALPA.008a, YARP2.008 p.068, PPAR.109, RMT.063a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Praise and encouragement

AB07017

no title

120

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Soul; spirit after death; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

O thou who art patient and resigning thyself to the judgement (of God)! Be not grieved at the calamity which hath unexpectedly come upon thee

TAB.086

AB07018

no title

120

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

O thou who art anticipating the descent of the Gift of God! The sweetness of the expressions contained in thy words

TAB.249

AB07019

no title

120

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; High station of the true believer; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

O thou who art agitated as oceans by the winds blown from the direction of the Kingdom of God! Verily I read thy wonderful letter

TAB.074-075

AB07020

no title

120

Arabic

Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Sacred Writings

انّ عبدالبهآء یشمّ رائحة محبّة اللّه من کلّ محفل تنطقین فیه بکلمة اللّه و تذکرین الحجج و البراهین

...Verily, ‘Abdu’l‑Baha inhaleth the fragrance of the love of God from every meeting place where the Word of God is uttered

MNMK#068 p.144x, MMK1#053 p.089x

SWAB#053x

Methods of teaching the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Spiritual baptism; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07021

no title

120

House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I chanted thy poem. Its significance was beautiful, its composition eloquent

TAB.057-058, BLO_PT#052.03

AB07022

no title

120

Music and singing; Praise and encouragement

O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I read thy poem, which contained new significances and beautiful words

TAB.058, BLO_PT#052.04

AB07023

no title

120

Chastisement and requital; Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

O thou whose breast is dilated (with joy) for the Kingdom of Truth! Verily I read thy letter which showed that thine inner heart is attracted

TAB.356

AB07024

no title

120

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

O thou whose heart is moved by a breeze blowing from the Garden of El-ABHA! Thy elegant and terse letter, couched in graceful words

TAB.314

AB07025

no title

120

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

O thou speaker in the remembrance of God! Verily I say unto thee, O servant of God! The earth and what is therein are imaginations

TAB.362

AB07026

no title

120

Arabic

ایتها الورقات المبارکات من الشجره الرحمانیه یا طوبی لکن بما نبتن من السدره

O ye blessed leaves of the Tree of the All-Merciful! How blessed are ye to have sprung forth from the Divine Tree [3.5s]

MKT7.084a

Manifestation of God as sun; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB07027

no title

120

Persian

ایتها الورقه الرحمانیه العلیا در نهایت صحت وارد نیورک گشتم و همواره بیاد شما

O thou Greatest and Most Merciful Holy Leaf! I arrived in New York in the best of health, and I have been at all times thinking of thee

BHKP_2#20

BHK_2#20

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for protection

AB07028

no title

120

Persian

ایتها الورقه المبارکه شکر کن جمال قدیم و حی قدیر را که از بدایت حیات در ظل

O blessed Leaf, render thanks unto the Ancient Beauty, the Living, the Mighty, for from the dawn of thy existence thou hast been sheltered beneath the shadow [3.5s]

AYBY.398 #096, TRZ1.280

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB07029

no title

120

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

O thou spiritual man and merciful being! I have read thy brilliant letter which showeth the utterance of thy praise upon the Beauty of El-Abha

TAB.131-132

AB07030

no title

120

Arabic

ایها البارع الصادع قد رتلت ایات حبک الناطقه بتوجهک الی الله و تضرعک الی ملکوت الله

O thou eloquent herald! Indeed thou hast chanted the verses of thy love that speak of thy turning unto God and thy supplication to the Kingdom of God [3.5s]

VAA.219-219a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB07032

no title

120

Arabic

ایها الرجل النورانی وقفت علی ما جائتنی من صحیفتک الغراء و نمیقتک النوراء و

O thou illumined man! I became informed of the contents of thy eloquent letter and wonderful epistle. There is no doubt that the Doors of the Grace

INBA85:092a

DAS.1914-06-24

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Prayer for evening; night; Prayer for forgiveness

AB07033

no title

120

mixed

ایها العندلیب الصادح فی ریاض المیثاق هر چند این عبد در تحریر تاخیر مینماید

O thou melodious nightingale warbling in the gardens of the Covenant! Though this servant delayeth in writing [3.5s]

INBA87:628b, INBA52:672b

Call to action; Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB07034

no title

120

Arabic

ایها الفاضل الواقف للاسرار انی اتضرع الی العزیز المختار و ابتهل فی اللیل و

O thou noble one, privy to mysteries! I humbly entreat the Mighty, the Chosen One, and ardently supplicate in the night [3.5s]

AADA.046

Empty learning; false spirituality; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07035

no title

120

Persian

ایها الفرع البدیع من السدره المبارکه از این جهت که در این سفر چنانچه باید و

O wondrous off shoot of the sacred Lote-Tree! I am very sorry and sad that, during thy journey, it was not possible to provide appropriate hospitality

INBA87:328b, INBA52:335a

GEN.342

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

AB07036

no title

120

mixed

ایها الفرع الجلیل من السدره المبارکه خبر وصول محفوظ و مصون سبب فرح و سرور

O noble branch of the blessed Tree, news of the safe and secure arrival hath been a source of joy and gladness [3.5s]

INBA87:271, INBA52:275a

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB07037

no title

120

Persian

ایها الفرع الرفیع من السدره المبارکه چندیست که خبری از آن فرع رفیع نرسیده و

O noble branch of the blessed Tree, it hath been some time since any tidings have been received from that exalted branch [3.5s]

INBA87:471, INBA52:491

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07038

no title

120

Persian

ایها الفرع المکرم من السدره المبارکه الان مکتوب شما رسید که بجناب منشادی

O noble branch of the Blessed Tree! Your letter, which was addressed to Jinab-i-Manshadi, hath been received [3.5s]

INBA84:449

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution

AB07039

no title

120

Persian

ایها القضیب الرطیب من السدره المبارکه نامه شما رسید الحمد لله دلالت بر نهایت

O moist and verdant bough of the blessed Lote-Tree! Thy letter was received and, praise be to God, it betokened the utmost [3.5s]

INBA84:450b

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Kindliness; humility; self-effacement in teaching the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07040

no title

120

Call to action; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Methods of teaching the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Praise and encouragement

O thou who art supplicating unto God! Verily I mention thee always and shall never forget thee forever and ever.

TAB.446-447

AB07041

no title

120

Persian

ایها المتمسک بالعروه الوثقی چه نگارم که قلب در نهایت جوش و خروش است و جان

O thou who holdest fast to the Most Firm Handle! What shall I write, for my heart is in utmost agitation and turmoil, and my soul [3.5s]

INBA87:026b, INBA52:026

Love of God

AB07042

no title

120

Arabic

Memories of Nine Years in Akka

ایها المستوقد نار محبه الله فی سیناء الصدور انی ارسل الیک التحیه و الثناء من

O thou who art enkindled by the fire of the love of God that burns in the Sinai of hearts!

INBA59:109

MKT2.291, AVK2.191.06x, TSS.038, TSS.202, HHA.310, MSBH5.022, KNSA.079

MNYA.101-102

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB07043

no title

120

O ye who are enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Ever do I inhale the fragrance of faithfulness

SW_v09#17 p.199x

Being a source of light; guidance; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB07044

no title

120

O thou who art advancing toward God! Verily, I am informed of the text of thy letter, which contained how thou art confessing the Kingdom of God

MAB.042, ECN.747

Many are called but few are chosen; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB07045

no title

120

Arabic

Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ایها المقبل الی الله انی قرئت نمیقتک البدیعه المعانی البلیغه الانشاء و حمدت الله

O thou who art advancing toward God! Verily I read thy letter of wonderful expression and eloquent composition

BRL_DAK#0802

TAB.063

AB07046

no title

120

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude

O thou who art advancing toward the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was read; its contents had bearing upon Guidance.

TAB.529

AB07047

no title

120

Persian

ایها المنتسب الی الفضل این نام نامی معنیش مظهریت فضل الهیست و از لوازمش

O thou who art associated with grace! This illustrious name signifieth the manifestation of divine bounty, and from its essential requirements [3.5s]

MKT8.173

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB07048

no title

120

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; High station of the true believer; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

O thou who art attracted by the speech of Abdu'l-Baha! Verily, I speak unto thee through the tongue of my spirit, from the spiritual direction

TAB.173-174, SW_v14#07 p.210x

AB07050

no title

120

Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha

O thou who art uttering the mention of God! Know that the pure hearts upon which the mysteries

TAB.669, BSC.472 #888x

Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB07051

no title

120

Arabic

ایها الناظم الناثر لله درک من اقتباس ادق المعانی و تنظیمه اشعارا کالدرر

O thou who composeth prose and poetry! Well done indeed, for thou hast drawn forth the most subtle of meanings and fashioned them into verses like unto pearls [3.5s]

SFI03.033, MAS2.032

Consolation and comfort; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement

AB07052

no title

120

Arabic

ایها النجمان البازغان فی افق محبه الله قد حمی الوطیس و فار التنور و تشهق

O ye twin stars gleaming in the horizon of God's love! The furnace hath been heated, the kiln is ablaze, and its heat ascendeth [3.5s]

INBA21:103b, INBA88:175

MKT2.234b

Chastisement and requital; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers

AB07053

no title

120

Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha

O thou pure soul who art turning toward the Lord of the creatures! Verily, I received thy letter ... and was informed of its meanings

TAB.636, BSC.471 #884x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB07054

no title

120

mixed

آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملحوظ شد و آنچه ذکر نموده بودید ایضا مسموع گردید این

What thou hast written hath been noted, and that which thou hast mentioned hath likewise been heard [3.5s]

MKT6.036b

Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

AB07055

no title

120

Turkish

پاک یزدانا قوللرز و کوله لرز افتاده یز بیچاره یز آواره یز پرگناهز بی انتباهز پراشتباهز

O Pure God! We are Thy servants and bondswomen, helpless, wretched and wandering, steeped in sin, heedless and full of error [3.5s]

INBA72:089

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB07056

no title

120

Persian

پروردگارا آمرزگارا این بندگانرا پناه توای واقف اسرار و آگاه توای جمیع ما

O Lord, O Forgiver! These servants seek Thy shelter, O Thou Who art the Knower of mysteries and art cognizant of all [3.5s]

INBA75:082

AKHA_128BE #02 p.a, BSHN.140.425, BSHN.144.419, DWNP_v6#02 p.001, DUR1.059, ANDA#01 p.46, ADH2.012, ADH2_1#04 p.011, MJMJ1.078, MMG2#207 p.235, MJH.030a, MHT1a.055, MHT1b.013, MMJA.009, NJB_v04#12 p.004

Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for healing; Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB07057

no title

120

Persian

پروردگارا آمرزگارا این مرغان شکسته پرند بال و پری ببخش و در اوج عفو و غفران

O Lord, O Forgiver! Grant wings and pinions unto these broken-winged birds, and cause them to soar in the heights of pardon and forgiveness [3.5s]

YARP2.335 p.275

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB07058

no title

120

Persian

پروردگارا خدابخش چشم از این جهان بربست و بجهان تو شتافت تا بخشش یابد و در

O Lord! Khodabakhsh hath closed his eyes to this world and hastened unto Thy realm, that he may receive Thy bounty and [3.5s]

YARP2.546.2 p.389

Eulogies; reminiscences; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed

AB07059

no title

120

Persian

تربیت نسوان اهم از تربیت رجال است زیرا نسوان چون تربیت یابند اطفال نیز در

The education of women is of greater importance than that of men, for when women are educated, children likewise shall [3.5s]

INBA16:225

MKT7.189, MJTB.088, QIRT.07ax

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB07060

no title

120

Persian

جناب آقا سید اسدالله این نامه که جوف پاکت باسم آقا احمد بوده است و در ضمنش

Jinab-i-Aqa Siyyid Asadullah: this letter, which was enclosed in the envelope addressed to Aqa Ahmad [3.5s]

INBA17:229

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions

AB07061

no title

120

mixed

جناب آقا سید اسدالله هر وقت در نظری و ملحوظ لحاظ رافت در این سفر از اشتغال

Jinab-i-Aqa Siyyid Asadu'llah, thou art ever present before Mine eyes and the object of My loving consideration. In this journey from engagement [3.5s]

INBA17:215

MKT8.210b

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha

AB07062

no title

120

Arabic

جناب آقا محمد علیک بهاء الله و ثنائه فی الملک و الملکوت اسئل الله ان

O Jinab-i-Aqa-Muhammad! Upon thee be the glory of God and His praise in the realm of earthly dominion and the Kingdom. I beseech God that [3.5s]

MSBH6.343-344

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB07063

no title

120

Persian

جناب عندلیب حدیقه معانی پیک امین رحمن حضرت شیخ سلمان علیه نفحات ربه المنان

The illustrious Nightingale of the Garden of Meanings, the trusted messenger of the All-Merciful, His Eminence Shaykh Salman—upon him be the fragrances of his Lord, the All-Bountiful [3.5s]

INBA87:625a, INBA52:668

Business; financial; property matters; Eulogies; reminiscences

AB07064

no title

120

mixed

حضرات متعلقین آن جناب محفوظا مصونا ببقعه مبارکه وادی ایمن بریه سیناء و طور

The revered individuals associated with His Holiness, safeguarded and preserved within the blessed precincts of the sacred vale of Sinai and the holy mount [3.5s]

MMK6#103

Law of pilgrimage; Mosaic imagery; Shrines and Holy places

AB07065

no title

120

Persian

حضرت رحمانا دولت مرزبان ترک خاکدان نمود و بجهان بی پایان شتافت امیدی جز بتو

O Merciful Lord! Dowlat Marzban hath abandoned this earthly realm and hastened to the infinite world. No hope remaineth save in Thee [3.5s]

YARP2.591 p.416

Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed

AB07066

no title

120

Persian

حضرت فروغی فروغ مقتضیش تابش بر ارجاء و انحاست چون باقلیم یوسفی رسیدید باید

O luminous effulgence of His Holiness Furúghí, whose inherent radiance must needs illumine all regions and climes! When thou didst reach the realm of Joseph, thou shouldst [3.5s]

INBA21:177a (218a), INBA21:191

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB07067

no title

120

Persian

خداوند بخشاینده مهربانا این دو بنده آزاده و دو کنیز عزیزت مانند مرغان چمن بال

O Lord, the All-Bountiful, the Ever-Loving! These two unfettered servants and two cherished handmaidens of Thine are even as birds of the meadow, with wings [3.5s]

YARP2.523 p.378

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

AB07068

no title

120

Persian

خداوند مهربانا این جمع در ظل رحمت تواند و این نفوس متوجه بملکوت تو خدایا

O compassionate Lord! This gathering is beneath the shelter of Thy mercy, and these souls are turned toward Thy Kingdom, O my God [3.5s]

INBA75:086

ADH2.010, ADH2_1#03 p.010, MJMJ1.080, MMG2#046 p.046, MJH.030b, KHTB2.254

Prayer for unity; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Unity; oneness of humanity

AB07069

no title

120

Persian

خدایا یوحنا آواره تو است و بیچاره تو بیگانه از خویش گشته تا آشنای تو گردد

O Lord! Yuhanna is Thy wandering soul and Thy hapless one, estranged from his very self that he may attain to intimacy with Thee [3.5s]

DAUD.08

Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Review of publications

AB07070

no title

120

Persian

در ساحل دریااید و در شاطی بحر پرهیجان چون بان بحر نظر کنید بحر میثاق بخواطر

You stand upon the ocean's shore, and as ye gaze upon those surging waters, let the Sea of the Covenant surge within your hearts [3.5s]

HDQI.288, ANDA#43-44 p.05

Love of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The concourse on high

AB07071

no title

120

Persian

Memories of Nine Years in Akka

دل آگاها سحرگاهست و انامل و دیده و ظهر و زانو و ساعد حتی هر تار مو چنان خسته

O confidant of the heart, It is dawn, and the fingertips, the eyes, the back, the knees and arms

MMK5#130 p.102, KNSA.225-226 (415)

MNYA.309

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love of God; Personal instructions; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB07072

no title

120

Persian

دوست عزیز مهربان کارت ویزیت شما بواسطه یکی از احباء الله واصل سبب ذکر و یاد شما شد اگرچه همیشه

Dear and cherished friend, your calling card, conveyed through one of the beloved of God, hath been received and served to bring you to remembrance, though indeed [3.5s]

MSHR5.160

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Prayer for governments and rulers; Predictions and prophecies

AB07073

no title

120

...Several days ago we were going to come to Haifa but legal and religious impediments presented themselves . . . God willing, we will come but know not when

LTDT.327x

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humor; jokes; Personal instructions

AB07074

no title

120

Arabic

رب رب نحن فقراء و انت الغنی الکریم و نحن عجزاء و انت القوی القدیر و نحن اذلاء

O Lord, O Lord! We are poor and Thou art the All-Rich, the All-Bountiful. We are powerless and Thou art the All-Strong, the Almighty. We are abased [3.5s]

BSHN.140.424, BSHN.144.418, ADH2.051, ADH2_1#27 p.044, MJMJ1.001, MJH.055, MHT1a.048, MHT1b.006, NSR_1978.118, NSR_1993.131

Ahdieh

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for teaching; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB07075

no title

120

Arabic

رب قد انبت من سدره فردانیتک افنانا و فروعا ممتده فی اوج رحمانیتک مظلله

O Lord! From the Lote-Tree of Thy Oneness Thou hast caused branches and offshoots to spring forth, extending unto the heights of Thy mercy, beneath its sheltering shade [3.5s]

INBA84:448

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB07076

no title

120

Arabic

رب مولائی و سیدی و منائی انت رجائی و انت بهائی فضلک غایه آمالی و جودک اعظم

O my Lord, my Master, and my Goal! Thou art my Hope and Thou art my Glory. Thy grace is the summit of my aspirations, and Thy bounty supreme [3.5s]

INBA87:469, INBA52:488

Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB07077

no title

120

mixed

سؤال از تکلیف فرموده بودی تکلیف اینست که شریک و سهیم عبدالبهآء گردی

Thou didst ask concerning thy duty. Thy duty is this: that thou shouldst become a partner and associate of 'Abdu'l-Bahá [3.5s]

AHB.118BE #10 p.000x, MSBH5.129-130x, YQAZ.124x

AB07078

no title

120

Arabic

رب و رجائی و منتهی املی و غایه منائی ان عبدک المنتصر منتظر لبدایع الطافک

O Lord, my Hope, ultimate Object of my longing and Goal of my aspirations! Thy victorious servant awaiteth the wondrous tokens of Thy grace [3.5s]

INBA17:043

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Pain of love; love as veil; Petitions to authorities; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB07079

no title

120

Arabic

رب و رجائی و منتهی آمالی و غایه رجائی اسئلک بسلطان غفرانک الذی احاط الموجودات

O Lord, my Hope and Ultimate Aspiration, Goal of my yearning! I beseech Thee, by the sovereignty of Thy forgiveness which encompasseth all created things [3.5s]

MMK6#456

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Justice and mercy; Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB07080

no title

120

Arabic

ربی و منائی و رجائی ترانی و ذلی و هوانی و فقری و بلائی و کربتی و ابتلائی و

O my Lord, my Hope and my Aspiration! Thou beholdest my lowliness and abasement, my poverty, my tribulation, my anguish and my trials [3.5s]

MAS5.142

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Prayer for nearness to God

AB07081

no title

120

mixed

سبحانک اللهم یا الهی انی اتضرع الیک ان تجعل عبدک هذا قواما للممالک و ملاذا

Glorified art Thou, O my God! I humbly beseech Thee to establish this servant of Thine as a guardian of the realms and a refuge [3.5s]

INBA17:026

Prayer for praise and gratitude; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB07082

no title

120

Persian

در مسئله خلقت استفسار نموده بوديد . متصوّفين چنان اعتقاد نمايند که حقائق اشيا از حقّ ظهور يافته

Thou hadst inquired concerning the matter of creation. The mystics thus believe that the realities of all things have become manifest from the True One [3.5s]

MMK3#021 p.014x

Emanation vs. manifestation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

AB07083

no title

120

mixed

سنای محبت الله حمد خدا را نیر انجذاب مقارن از عنایات خفیه و جلیه جمال ابهی

O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Praise be unto Him that the radiance of divine attraction hath dawned amidst His hidden and manifest bounties [3.5s]

INBA55:119

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech

AB07084

no title

120

Arabic

علیک التحیه الوفیه و الثناء الجمیل ایها الجلیل الذی فدا روحه فی سبیل ربه تحت

Upon thee be the most faithful greetings and most beauteous praise, O thou noble one who hast sacrificed thy soul in the path of thy Lord [3.5s]

TSHA3.572, MSBH1.245

Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Visitation Tablets

AB07085

no title

120

mixed

علیک بهاء الله و ضیائه یا من اشتعل قلبه من نار محبه الله

Upon thee be the Glory of God and His effulgence, O thou whose heart is set ablaze with the fire of the love of God [3.5s]

MSHR3.195x

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB07086

no title

120

Persian

عندلیبا حبیبا ادیبا لبیبا از کثرت مشاغل موفق الی الان بقرائت جمیع اشعار نشدم

O thou nightingale, beloved, wise and discerning! Due to the multitude of engagements, I have not yet succeeded in perusing all the poems [3.5s]

INBA87:591a, INBA52:629

MKT5.213a

Praise and encouragement

AB07087

no title

120

Arabic

قد القیت نفسی یا الهی علی عتبتک الطاهره و مرغت وجهی و ناصیتی علی تلک الحضره

I have cast myself, O my God, upon Thy sacred threshold, and pressed my face and brow upon that hallowed court [3.5s]

INBA87:508b, INBA52:533b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB07088

no title

120

Persian

مکتوب شما و نامه آقا شیخ علی اکبر هر دو رسید و بدقت تمام ملاحظه گردید

Your letter and the letter of Aqa Shaykh 'Alí-Akbar were both received and perused with the utmost attention [3.5s]

TSS.380

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07089

no title

120

Persian

نامه ۹ ذی القعده ۳۷ رسید مضمون معلوم گردید حضرت امین چند سال است نهایت ستایش

The letter of the ninth of Dhi'l-Qa'dah 37 was received and its contents were noted. For several years His Honour Amín hath been deserving of the highest praise [3.5s]

YIK.485

Business; financial; property matters; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB07090

no title

120

Arabic

یا الهی تری هولاء عباد تقدست قلوبهم عن شوائب الشبهات و تنزهت ارواحهم عن وضر

O my God! Thou beholdest these servants whose hearts have been sanctified from the stains of doubt and whose souls have been purified from defilement [3.5s]

INBA59:087

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07091

no title

120

O Amata’l-Bahá! With utmost ease I arrived in New York. However, I was not for a moment free of My thoughts for all of you

LTDT.345-346

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB07092

no title

120

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Power of prayer; Soul; spirit after death; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude

O maidservant of God, who art supplicating unto the Sublime Kingdom! Grieve not at the divine trials. Be not troubled because of hardships

TAB.051

AB07093

no title

120

Persian

خدمت به آستان مقدّس را شکر عظيمی لازم و مقرّر زيرا تربيت و تعليم بنات مورث عبوديّت

Service at the Sacred Threshold requireth great thanksgiving, for the education and training of young women leadeth to service [3.5s]

MMK3#168 p.118x

Education of children; moral education; High station of the true believer; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB07094

no title

120

Persian

یا امه الله المنجذبه در خصوص مکاتبه در این مدت بجهت سفر مطول و محاورات شب و

O handmaid of God who art attracted to His Cause! As regards correspondence during this period, owing to the extended journey and evening conversations [3.5s]

MKT6.202b

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB07095

no title

120

Consolation and comfort; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

O maidservant of God! I am in the blessed place of the Holy Land and thou art in foreign parts and I do not see thee with my material eyes

TAB.064

AB07096

no title

120

O thou maidservant of God! The letter thou hadst written on November 23, 1918

SW_v10#03 p.041-042

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Importance of community building; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB07097

no title

120

mixed

یا امه المقصود مسرور باش و خوشنود که در این عصر موعود بموهبت حضرت ودود موفق

O handmaid of the Desired One! Be thou joyous and content, for in this promised age thou hast been favored with the bounty of the All-Loving Lord [3.5s]

MMK6#276

Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB07098

no title

120

Persian

یا بضعه الشهید غم مخور محبوب مهربان غمگسار است محزون مباش دل و جان شادمان

O thou remnant of the martyr, grieve thou not, for the All-Loving Beloved is the Consoler. Be not sorrowful; let heart and soul rejoice [3.5s]

NNY.212-213

Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB07099

no title

120

Arabic

یا رب العفو و الغفران و ستار العیوب و سریع الاحسان و اثنیت علی نفسک فی صریح

O Lord of pardon and forgiveness, Concealer of faults and Swift in bestowing bounty, Thou Who hast praised Thyself in clear terms [3.5s]

MMK6#467

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Imagery in the Qur'an; Prayer for forgiveness; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB07100

no title

120

Persian

یا شقیقتی المحبوبه الورقه العلیا شما دو روزه بعکا رفتید که مراجعت نمااید غیبت

O my well-beloved sister, O Most Exalted Leaf! Thou didst leave for 'Akka to remain but two days or so and then return

BHKP_2#10

BHK_2#10

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Suffering and imprisonment

AB07101

no title

120

mixed

یا طاهر ان ربک قد نزل من غمام فیض رحمته ماء طهورا و فیضا مشکورا و طهر به

O Tahir! Verily thy Lord hath sent down from the clouds of His bountiful grace a pure and purifying water, and a praiseworthy abundance; purify thyself therewith [3.5s]

MMK6#150

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07102

no title

120

Arabic

یا مقصود المشتاقین و مطلوب المخلصین و نور السموات و الارضین اتضرع الی ملکوت

O Desire of the yearning ones and Sought-After of the sincere, Light of the heavens and of the earth, I supplicate unto the Kingdom [3.5s]

MKT5.047

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB07103

no title

120

Arabic

یا من احرم لیطوف بمطاف ملائکه القدس من الفلک الاعلی فاشکرالله ربک علی هذه

O thou who hast consecrated thyself to circle round the gathering-place of the holy angels from the Supreme Kingdom! Give thanks, therefore, unto God, thy Lord, for this [3.5s]

INBA87:086a, INBA52:085a

Praise and encouragement; Prayer for pilgrims; Shrines and Holy places

AB07104

no title

120

Persian

یا من استنشق رائحه العرفان در این ساعت که جمعی از دوستان حاضر و ناظر این عبد

O thou who hast inhaled the fragrance of divine knowledge! At this hour when a company of friends are present and observing this servant [3.5s]

INBA87:509, INBA52:534

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB07105

no title

120

Arabic

یا من استوقد سراج الهدایه فی زجاجه المنشاد لعمری ان عرمرم التایید مقبل من

O thou who hast kindled the lamp of guidance within the crystal of aspiration! By my life, the hosts of divine confirmation are assuredly advancing [3.5s]

INBA59:218b

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB07106

no title

120

mixed

یا من اشتعل بالنار الموقده فی بریه السیناء هر چند در کمال استعجال مرقوم میشود

O thou who art enkindled with the fire kindled in the wilderness of Sinai! Though this is written in utmost haste [3.5s]

INBA55:379, INBA87:165b , INBA52:163b

Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB07107

no title

120