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| AB00224 |
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770 |
Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Universal House of Justice, The; Light of the World |
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ای کنیز الهی نامه شما رسید مضامین دلالت بر ثبوت بر میثاق داشت لهذا امید چنان |
O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received, and its contents testified to thy firmness in the Covenant… Now one must either say that the Blessed Beauty erred and led the people astray |
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NURA#58, BRL_CUHJP#86x, MMK4#148 p.156 |
BRL_ATE#068x, BRL_CUHJ#86x, LOTW#58, SW_v10#14 p.268-270, BSTW#013, BSTW#269 |
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Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Soul; spirit after death; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
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| AB00228 |
Some Answered Questions #061 The Immortality of the Spirit (2) |
770 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Answered Questions, Some |
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دیروز در بحث بقای روح بودیم بدان که تصرف و ادراک روح انسانی بر دو نوع است |
Yesterday we were discussing the immortality of the spirit. Know that the influence and perception of the human spirit is of two kinds |
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MFD#61, BSHN.140.509x, BSHN.144.497x, MHT1a.152x, MHT1b.110x, OOL.C022.61 |
SAQ#61, BWF.326-328 |
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Existence; immortality of the human soul; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body |
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| AB00232 |
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770 |
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Your last letter was received and I was informed of all its contents. You had written concerning the beloved of God and the slight difference of opinions. |
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CUPAB.012x, BSTW#164, BSTW#199, BSTW#309, BSTW#448 |
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Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations; Words vs deeds |
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| AB00238 |
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760 |
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...Mr. Mountfort Mills, Mrs. Alice Breed... displayed selfless effort... Mrs. Rohanna Bogislav and her daughter, Elfrida Martin, sang such a melody |
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BSTW#086x |
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Naming of children; of individuals; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| AB00240 |
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760 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Mahmúd's Diary |
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ای یاران جانی عبدالبهاء شرق معطر نما غرب منور نما نور ببلغار ده روح بسقلاب |
O ye close and dear friends of Abdu'l-Baha! In the Orient scatter perfumes, And shed splendours on the West. Carry light unto the Bulgar… Make haste to love! |
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MKT2.273, MNMK#101 p.185, MMK1#218 p.260, MILAN.146, AKHA_110BE #12 p.02, AKHA_120BE #11 p.b, AMK.045-046, AVK3.167.13x, AVK3.477.17x, BCH.065, ABB.180x, MAS5.144, ADH2.094x, ADH2_2#17 p.122x, MSHR4.053x, MMG2#286 p.317x, MSBH4.036x, YHA1.379x, BDA1.357.06x, KHH2.081 (2.151)x |
SWAB#218, TAB.566-570, BSC.305 #623-628, SW_v04#01 p.020-021, MHMD1.376x, TEW.007-010, BSTW#125 |
B. Weber, N. Hamilton, Nickole & Alexander |
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Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for peace and unity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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| AB00241 |
Tablet of the Divine Plan (Northeastern states II) |
750 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of the Divine Plan; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای دوستان حقیقی جمیع اقالیم در نزد حق اقلیم واحد است و جمیع مدائن و قری یکسان |
O ye real friends! All countries, in the estimation of the True One are but one country and all the cities and villages... O Thou kind Lord! Praise be unto Thee that Thou hast shown us the highway of guidance |
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MKT3.037, DWNP_v5#09 p.001-002x, DUR1.027x, ANDA#79 p.05x, MJMJ1.102x, MMG2#075 p.082x, MJH.044x, FRTB.070, NJB_v10#10 p.204x |
TDP#09, BPRY.212-214x, ADJ.006x, COF.027-028x, COF.035x2x, GPB.254x, GPB.396x, TDH#158.5x, WOB.053x, WOB.077x, BSC.507 #973, SW_v10#04 p.069-071 |
R. Grammer & G. Watson [track 4], Ladjamaya [track 8] |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prayer for teaching; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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UDP.007 |
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| AB00251 |
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740 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Social Action |
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ای یار قدیم ای ثابت بر پیمان اگر چه مدتیست مدید که از کثرت موانع فرصتی نیافتم |
O ancient friend and steadfast one in the Covenant! Although for a considerable time, due to numerous obstacles, I have found no opportunity [3.5s]... ...The root cause of wrongdoing is ignorance, and we must therefore hold fast to the tools of perception and knowledge… The subjects to be taught in children's school are many |
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BRL_DAK#0970, MKT1.403, MNMK#109 p.205, MMK1#111 p.132x, AVK3.330.15x, MJTB.067x |
SWAB#111x, BRL_SOCIAL#191x, COC#0628x, COC#2221x, LOG#0494x, LOG#0503x, BW_v16p036-037x |
MANA |
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Educational curricula; Education and the development of capacity; Education of children; moral education; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| AB00252 |
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740 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in London; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks |
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ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء مکتوب مفصل که مرقوم نموده بودید رسید و بکمال دقت |
O ye beloved friends of Abdul-Baha! The detailed letter which you have written was received and it was read with the greatest attention… You have written that there is a difference among the believers concerning the 'Second Coming of Christ'... O friends of God! ‘Abdu’l‑Baha is the embodiment of servitude and is not Christ... That which is true and real is this: that we become united and agreed in our purpose... My name is Abdu'l-Baha… |
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BRL_DAK#0064, MMK4#167 p.188, MMK5#181 p.140, AHB.117BE #11 p.334, AVK4.287ax, AVK4.288cx, AYT.447x, MAS9.145x |
BRL_ATE#093x, TAB.429-433, WOB.139x, AIL.109x, DWN_v3#01 p.011bx, BSTW#174 |
S. and S. Toloui-Wallace, D. Sylvester, B. Weber |
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Contention and conflict; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB00268 |
Some Answered Questions #060 The Immortality of the Spirit (1) |
720 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Answered Questions, Some |
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پس اثبات روح شد که روح انسانی موجود است حال باید اثبات بقای روح را کرد |
Having established the existence of the human spirit, we must now establish its immortality. |
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MFD#60, BSHN.140.515x, BSHN.144.503x, MHT1a.146x, MHT1b.104x, OOL.C022.60 |
SAQ#60, BWF.323-326 |
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Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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| AB00271 |
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720 |
Light of the World |
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یا سلیل الرجل الحبیب نامه شما در اسکندریه رسید مدتی بود خبری نبود لهذا ورود این نمیقه |
O thou scion of a cherished friend! Thy letter was received in Alexandria. It was long since there had been any news, and so it brought gladness and joy |
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NURA#33, MMK4#056 p.063, BSDR.511 |
LOTW#33 |
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Chastisement and requital; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering and imprisonment |
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| AB00273 |
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710 |
Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks |
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امه الله مس بارنی سوال از حکمت دفن اموات در تراب نموده بود و نیز گفته بود که |
The handmaid of God, Miss Barney, had asked a question as to the wisdom of burying the dead in the earth. |
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BRL_DAK#0387 |
BRL_ATE#142, SUR.174-176, BSTW#000x |
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of burial and cremation; Progress only takes place within its own degree |
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| AB00274 |
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710 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Mahmúd's Diary; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Social Action |
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ای دختر ملکوتی من در راه آهن رو بسانفرانسیسکو میرویم بیاد خوی تو افتادم |
O My heavenly daughter! While journeying by rail to San Francisco, thoughts of you came to my mind [3.5s]... ...The question of economics must commence with the farmer and then be extended to the other classes |
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BRL_DAK#0217, AVK4.347x, AVK4.348x, MAS2.061-064x, KHF.219, KHAB.041 (049), KHTB3.084, BDA1.189.15 |
BRL_ATE#048x, BRL_SOCIAL#211, LOG#1858x, LOG#1859x, BSC.453 #831x, SW_v07#15 p.146-147x, SW_v19#11 p.346-347x, MHMD1.206-208 |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Disregarding own capacity in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Maintainance of degrees in society; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
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| AB00276 |
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710 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای مفتون حقیقت و منجذب ملکوت الله نامه مفصل رسید و از تلاوتش نهایت سرور حاصل |
O thou who art captivated by the truth and magnetized by the Heavenly Kingdom! Thy long letter hath come and it brought great joy |
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MKT3.249, MNMK#151 p.281, MMK1#029 p.055, YMM.384x, YMM.419x |
SWAB#029, TAB.536-540, BWF.380-381x, BSC.435 #791 |
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Language and the structure of reality; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB00279 |
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710 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy |
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دوست عزیز محترما نامه شما رسید و مضمون سبب سرور وجدان گردید زیرا دلالت میکرد |
My honorable and dear friend: Your kind letter was received and its contents became the means of happiness |
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MNMK#116 p.224, PYM.164x, MJDF.063, NJB_v04#16 p.001 |
DAS.1913-07-08x, BSC.439 #797x, BSC.448 #817x, ABIE.019, ABIE.037, ADP.159-164, CHU.111-112x, BLO_PN#007 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization |
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| AB00282 |
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700 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای بنده درگاه الهی آنچه از خامه محبت الله جاری قرائت گردید و از مضامینش |
O thou servant of the Holy Threshold! We have read what flowed out from thy pen in thy love for God, and found the contents of thy letter |
INBA21:100, INBA88:056b |
MKT1.248, MNMK#155 p.288, MMK1#156 p.178, MILAN.103, BSHN.140.120, BSHN.140.492, BSHN.144.120, MHT1a.079, MHT1b.037, MHT2.166, YMM.231 |
SWAB#156, TAB.642-645, BWF.391-393x, COC#1750, PN_1900_heh p035 |
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Attaining the life of the spirit; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Reincarnation; Return of the Manifestations of God; Soul; spirit after death; Soul is the essential reality of man; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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| AB00298 |
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690 |
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حمدا لمن خلق حقیقه نورانیه و هویه رحمانیه و کینونه روحانیه و جوهره ربانیه |
Praise be to Him Who hath created the luminous reality, the merciful essence, the spiritual being, and the divine substance [3.5s] |
INBA13:390, INBA55:219, INBA59:143, INBA88:045b, UMich962.034-036, UMich991.012-015 |
BRL_DAK#0759, MMK6#284, ASAT3.126x, AVK2.202x, YMM.397, YMM.471 |
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Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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| AB00305 |
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680 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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انّ الظّهورات فی الأدوار السّابقة کان لکلّ واحد منهم شأن فی الوجود و رتبة فی نشأة الأنسان |
...Verily, each one of the Manifestations in former ages possessed a certain station in existence and a certain rank in human development [3.5s]... ...Were it not for tests genuine gold could not be distinguished from the counterfeit.... In cycles gone by, each one of the Manifestations of God hath had His own rank in the world of existence... Intellect and the faculty of comprehension are God's gifts |
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MNMK#063 p.142x, MMK1#027 p.054x |
SWAB#027x, COC#1790x, SW_v08#19 p.238-239x, SW_v14#02 p.041-042x, SW_v14#12 p.353x, BSTW#438 |
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Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Role and station of women; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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| AB00306 |
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680 |
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy numerous and successive |
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SW_v10#06 p.107-108, BSTW#264, BSTW#265 |
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Contention and conflict; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Naming of children; of individuals; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Race unity; racial issues; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| AB00308 |
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680 |
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O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received and its contents became evident... O thou daughter of the Kingdom! The Lord of the Kingdom and the sun of Truth hath sent forth a splendor |
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SW_v08#10 p.123x, BSTW#479 |
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Importance of prayer; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| AB00309 |
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670 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith |
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ای اهل عالم طلوع شمس حقیقت محض نورانیت عالم است و ظهور رحمانیت در انجمن بنی‌آدم |
O people of the world! The dawn of the Sun of Reality is assuredly for the illumination of the world |
BLIB_Or.08117.006, |
DWNP_v5#02-3 p.003-004x |
BWF.215-217x, BSC.422 #766x, SW_v11#09 p.133-134x |
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Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; War and peace |
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| AB00322 |
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660 |
Light of the World |
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ای دوستان الهی و یاران معنوی خداوند عالمیان در قرآن حکیم میفرماید و لکم فی |
O ye beloved of God! O ye spiritual friends! The Lord of the worlds hath said in the Qur’an: “A noble pattern have ye in God’s Apostle.” |
INBA13:406, INBA55:167, INBA88:197 |
NURA#56, MKT1.417, MNMK#102 p.187, MMK4#135 p.137, DWNP_v6#09 p.002-003, BCH.155, DUR1.281x |
LOTW#56, SW_v04#04 p.071+074, BSTW#080, BSTW#361, BSTW#367 |
R. Yazhari |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Human reality created in the image of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment |
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| AB00324 |
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660 |
Huqúqu'lláh |
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ای وحید فرید نامه ۵ محرم ۱۳۲۹ رسید هر چند چند روز پیش نامه مفصلی بشما مرقوم |
O peerless and unique one! Your letter of 5 Muharram 1329 arrived, and although a few days ago a detailed letter was written to you [3.5s]... ...As to the Huquq, it is payable on whatever is left over after deducting one's yearly expenses. However, any money or possession which is necessary in producing income for one's subsistence |
INBA17:145 |
BRL_DAK#0671, BRL_HUQUQP#046x, MMK6#411x, AVK2.239.17x, AVK2.257.16x, AVK4.146.12x, AVK4.451.07x, MAS2.075-078, MSBH6.027-030 |
BRL_HUQUQ#046x, COC#1165x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Law of Huququ'llah; Predictions and prophecies |
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| AB00328 |
Sharh-i-Fass-i-Nigin (on the Ringstone Symbol) |
660 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablet on the Greatest Name (Lawh-i Ism-i A'zám) |
Sharh-i-Fass-i-Nigin (on the Ringstone Symbol) |
مدتی شد که آنجناب در پاریس بخدمت مشغولید هر چند زحمت و مشقت بسیار است ولی خدمت |
For some time you have been engaged in service in Paris and although there is much hardship and difficulty, it is service [3.5s]... ...As regards the explanation of Monsieur Angelmann(?) concerning the writing of the Greatest Name on the ringstone |
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BRL_DAK#0571, MMK6#166x, AKHA_103BE #12 p.05, AKHA_117BE #01-04 p.v, AVK3.079.05x, MAS2.100-103, OOL.C023 |
LOG#0910x, BSC.478 #914x, PN_various p010x, RESP.072x, RBB.143-144, BLO_PT#160 |
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Adam; Adam and Eve; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Pairs in creation; male and female; B and E; agent and patient; Ringstone symbol |
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| AB00336 |
Some Answered Questions #067 Eternal Life and Entrance into the Kingdom of God |
650 |
Answered Questions, Some |
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سؤال از حیات ابدیه و دخول در ملکوت مینمائید ملکوت باصطلاح ظاهری آسمان گفته |
You have asked concerning eternal life and entrance into the Kingdom. The Kingdom is outwardly referred to as “heaven” |
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MFD#67, BSHN.140.504x, BSHN.144.492x, MHT1a.158x, MHT1b.116x, OOL.C022.67 |
SAQ#67 |
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Attaining the life of the spirit; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Knowledge; recognition of God; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut] |
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| AB00342 |
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640 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای کنیز عزیز الهی حمد کن خدا را که در آستان مقدسش مقربی و در ملکوت عزتش معزز |
O thou dear handmaid of God! Praise thou God, because thou art favoured at His Holy Threshold, and cherished in the Kingdom of His might. |
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MNMK#153 p.285, MMK1#142 p.161, YMM.364x |
SWAB#142, TAB.091-094, BSC.489 #940x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| AB00351 |
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630 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The |
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ای ابناء ملکوت نامه شما رسید در وقتیکه حال صعب و عسیر بود و وصول نامه مشکل و مستحیل |
O ye sons of the Kingdom! At a time when conditions were most difficult and oppressive and the reception of letters hard and impracticable… In the future, God willing, there will be erected throughout all the regions |
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BRL_DAK#0714, COMP_MASHRIQP#15x |
BRL_MASHRIQ#15x, TAB.435-438, BWF.414-415x, BSTW#078 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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| AB00359 |
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630 |
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ای منتسبان حضرت زائر جناب خان کوه و بیابان پیمود و از صحرا و دریا مرور نمود... در یوم ظهور و قرن مجلی طور |
O ye who are associated with the revered visitor Jinab-i-Khan! That holy soul traversed mountains and deserts, and journeyed across wilderness and seas... in this day of Manifestation and this age of the light that shone on Sinai [3.5s] |
INBA17:106 |
MKT4.096, BSHN.140.479.09x, BSHN.144.472bx |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Knowledge; recognition of God; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart |
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| AB00366 |
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620 |
Bahá'í World Faith |
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O thou my dear affectionate son! Two letters from thee have arrived. Exercise |
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BWF.384-385x, SW_v11#15 p.257-258, BSTW#258 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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| AB00373 |
Commentary on passages from the Tablet of Wisdom |
620 |
Lawh-i-Hikmat; Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Explaining Three Verses in the Lawh-i-Hikmat, A |
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ای منادی پیمان سوال از دو مسئله مهمه نموده بودید که تفسیر دو ایه از ایات |
O Herald of the Covenant! Thou didst inquire about two important matters requiring the interpretation of two verses from the verses [3.5s]... ...“That which hath been in existence had existed before, but not in the form thou seest today.” From this blessed verse it is clear and evident that the universe is evolving… The substance and primary matter of contingent beings is the ethereal power |
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AVK1.167, ANDA#19 p.35x, MAS2.068-070, YMM.208x, VUJUD.088x |
BLO_PT#106, BLO_failayn, VUJUDE.143-144x |
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Evolution; human evolution; Nature and God's will |
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| AB00377 |
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620 |
Translation List |
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ای یاران الهی خطه شیراز منسوب بحضرت بی نیاز و موطن کاشف اسرار بر اهل راز |
O friends of God! The city of Shíraz is connected with the Self-Subsisting; it is the native land of the One Who hath unraveled a myriad mysteries |
INBA87:187, INBA52:189 |
MKT1.298, AYT.184, PYM.115-116x, YHA1.340x |
ADMS#065i22x |
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Music and singing; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech |
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| AB00394 |
Lawh-i-Mahfil-i-Shawr? |
610 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای یاران رحمانی من در این ایام خبری پر روح و ریحان از آنسامان رسید که الحمد لله |
O ye spiritual friends! In these days, most soul-uplifting tidings have reached from that region, for which praise be to God [3.5s]... ...the first condition is absolute love and harmony amongst the members of the assembly. |
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MKT3.505, MMK1#045 p.084x, MILAN.153, AKHA_134BE #14 p.548, AVK3.409.04x, AVK4.311x, MMG2#373 p.416x, HYB.094, YARD.054x |
SWAB#045x, BADM.022-023x, COC#0176x, COC#1372x, COC#1373x |
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Consultation; Non-participation in politics; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB00398 |
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610 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Life of Thomas Breakwell, The |
Tablet of Visitation for Thomas Breakwell |
ایها المستبشر ببشارات الله قد وصلنی تحریرک الجدید و حمدت الله علی وصولک |
O thou who art gladdened by the tidings of God! Thy latest letter hath reached me, and I have offered praise unto God for thy safe arrival [3.5s]... ...Grieve thou not over the ascension of my beloved Breakwell, for he hath risen unto a rose garden of splendors within the Abha Paradise |
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BRL_DAK#0187, MNMK#040 p.126x, MNMK#054 p.137x, MMK1#158 p.182x, MMK1#159 p.184x, DSDS.110x |
SWAB#158x, SWAB#159x, TAB.450-453, BWF.387-388x, SW_v05#19 p.296-297, SW_v03#13 p.016, BSTW#043ax, BSTW#052kx |
L. Slott |
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Consolation and comfort; Differences in human capacity; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; 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; Unity in diversity |
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| AB00403 |
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600 |
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اللهم یا الهی انک لتعلم و تری و تشاهد و تشهد الشدائد التی تتابعت علی عبدک |
O my God, my Lord! Thou verily knowest and seest, observest and bearest witness to the tribulations that have successively befallen Thy servant [3.5s] |
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MMK5#139 p.108, MSHR5.053x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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| AB00418 |
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600 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایها المنجذب بتجلیات رحمانیه من الملکوت الاعلی انی بکل فرح فتحت کتابک |
O thou who art attracted by the brilliant lights of the Merciful One, shining from the Supreme Kingdom!... As for the symbol of the cross |
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BRL_DAK#0708 |
TAB.596-599, LOG#1718x, BSC.470 #881-882x, BLO_PT#214 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB00420 |
Some Answered Questions #064 The Station of Man and His Progress after Death |
600 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Answered Questions, Some |
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چون در کائنات ببصر بصیرت نظر کنیم ملاحظه شود که محصور در سه قسم است |
When we examine all things with the eye of discernment, we observe that they are generally confined to three categories |
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MFD#64, OOL.C022.64 |
SAQ#64, BWF.331-333, LOG#1834x |
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Arcs of ascent and descent; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Differences in human capacity; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures |
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| AB00430 |
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590 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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از حقيقت سؤال نموده بوديد . حقيقت کلمة اللّه است که محيی عالم انسانی است کوران را بينا کند |
O seeker of the Kingdom! Your letter has arrived and its contents became known. You asked: What is Truth? ...As to progress after death: know that after death it is the divine world. Progress is possible, but it depends upon the generosity of God... |
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MMK3#111 p.074x, YMM.256x, YMM.384x, VUJUD.103.20x |
BSC.494 #954x, BSTW#139, VUJUDE.189x |
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East and West; communication between East and West; Evolution; human evolution; Love of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Soul; spirit after death; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Universality of the Cause |
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| AB00431 |
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590 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ای منجذب بنفحات ریاض ملکوت نامه روحانی قرایت شد و مضامین محبت... ای پروردگار مستمندانیم مرحمتی کن و فقیرانیم از بحر غنا نصیبی بخش |
O maidservant of God! There are two kinds of disease, spiritual and physical....Lord! Pitiful are we, grant us Thy favour; poor, bestow upon us a share... As to thy question regarding palmistry |
INBA75:052x, NLAI_BH_AB.005b |
BRL_DAK#0953, MKT1.487ax, MKT2.093, MILAN.063, AVK3.025.16x, AVK3.365.13x, DUR2.129x, MJMJ1.056x, MMG2#307 p.344x, MJH.015x |
BPRY.022-023x, BSC.429 #777, SW_v13#12 p.332x, SW_v08#18 p.229x, BP1926.020-021x, BSTW#002x, BSTW#183x, BSTW#369ax |
The Dutch Youth, Reza & Anthony, E. Mensah |
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Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Prayer for prosperity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause |
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| AB00441 |
Some Answered Questions #070 Free Will and its Limits |
590 |
Answered Questions, Some |
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این مسئله از مهمات مسائل الهیه است و بسیار غامض است |
This is one of the most important questions of divinity and it is most abstruse. |
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MFD#70, OOL.C022.70 |
SAQ#70 |
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Free will and predestination; fate; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree |
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| AB00448 |
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590 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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O thou who art esteemed in the Threshold of the Almighty! Praise thou God... Thou hast written concerning the impersonality of the Divinity. Personality is in the Manifestation of the Divinity... As to the question whether the souls will recognize each other |
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TAB.203-206, BWF.367-367x, BSC.482 #921-922x, SDW v01#03 p.046-047, NRMM.170-173, BSTW#043a-043b |
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Manifestation of God as mirror; Nearness and remoteness; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcendence; unknowability of God |
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| AB00451 |
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580 |
Abdu'l-Baha's commentary on the Islamic tradition 'God doth give victory to this religion by means of a wicked man' |
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ان الله لیوید هذا الدین برجل فاجر حدیث شریفده کی فاجر کلمه سی فجوردن مشتق |
Some persons have imagined that the word fajir in the holy tradition 'God doth give victory to this religion by means of a wicked man' |
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MJT.138 |
BSR_v11 p.056-057x, BLO_PT#005 |
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Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| AB00457 |
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580 |
Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the Relation between Science and Religion, A |
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ای کنیز عزیز الهی نامه شما رسید از گلشن معانی رایحه معطری استشمام گردید در |
O cherished handmaiden of God! Your letter was received, and from its rose-garden of inner meanings a fragrant perfume was inhaled [3.5s]... ...Concerning the question of death, know that the spirit is abstracted and sanctified |
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MKT3.172, MMK6#424, VUJUD.125x, VUJUD.102-103x |
SW_v14#02 p.037x, PN_1911 p008x, PN_1911 p010x, BLO_PT#107, VUJUDE.181x, VUJUDE.190x |
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Harmony of science and religion; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Relationship of the soul to the body; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; 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 |
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| AB00460 |
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580 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایها الزائر لمطاف الارواح المخلص فی دین الله طوبی لام ولدتک و طوبی لثدی رضعت لبنه |
O visitant to the Resort of spirits (who are) sincere in the Religion of God! Blessed is the mother who bore thee |
UMich962.120-122, UMich991.061-065 |
MKT1.127, MNMK#020 p.097, ASAT3.233, AVK2.175.05x |
TAB.114-118, BWF.370-371x, BSC.447 #815-816x, BSTW#273a, BSTW#276f |
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; John the Baptist; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The cross and the trinity |
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| AB00465 |
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570 |
Light of the World |
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ای احبای الهی و اماء رحمن شمس حقیقت که از افق تقدیس بر آفاق اشراق نمود انوار |
O ye beloved of the Lord and handmaids of the All-Merciful! No sooner had the Sun of Truth shone forth from the heaven of sanctity |
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NURA#46, MMK4#083 p.097, MAS5.183 |
LOTW#46, DAS.1914-04-17x, SW_v06#12 p.096x, SW_v08#17 p.225x, SW_v09#01 p.013x, BSTW#073f, BSTW#098 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB00492 |
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560 |
Tablet Concerning Covenant-Breakers |
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ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه مورخ یازدهم جولای رسید و دو تلغراف از شما رسید یکی ... این مسائل مثل کف دریا است |
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter dated the eleventh of July and two telegrams from thee were received [3.5s]... ...These issues (violations of the Covenant) are like the froth of the sea – they come and then disappear...But if a person does some injury to me, myself, not to the Cause of God, even if he cuts off one of my limbs |
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MAS2.037-040, YHA1.107-108x, NJB_v05#14 p.004x, KHH1.258-260 (1.361-363)x |
KHHE.377-379, BLO_PT#104x, BSTW#052dx |
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Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness |
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| AB00498 |
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560 |
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ایها الفرع الجلیل من السدره الالهیه الحمد لله که فیوضات ملکوت ابهی از جمیع |
O noble branch of the divine Lote-Tree! Praise be to God that the outpourings of the Most Glorious Kingdom from all [3.5s]... ...In cycles gone by, though harmony was established, yet, owing to the absence of means, the unity of all mankind could not have been achieved |
INBA87:452b, INBA52:468 |
MSHR4.220-221x |
PDC.024x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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| AB00506 |
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550 |
Scholarship; Social Action |
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ای بندگان الهی و یاران من صبح هدی چون از فیوضات بها پرتو بر آفاق انداخت نور |
O ye servants of God and my companions! When the morn of guidance, through the outpourings of Glory, cast its radiance upon the horizons [3.5s]... ...Make every effort to acquire the advanced knowledge of the day, and strain every nerve to carry forward the divine civilization. Establish schools that are well organized |
INBA59:214b, INBA88:151 |
BRL_DAK#0830, MKT4.026, MILAN.184, AKHA_120BE #12 p.b, BSHN.140.488, BSHN.144.481, PYB#101 p.03, MJTB.117x, MHT1b.200 |
BRL_SOCIAL#053x, BRL_SOCIAL#185x, BRL_SCHOLAR#03x, COC#0022x, COC#0613x |
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Hands of the Cause; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity in diversity |
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| AB00513 |
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550 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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ای یاران جمال ابهی ای ثابتان بر میثاق طلعت اعلی ای بندگان آستان مقدس حضرت |
O ye friends of the Beauty of Abha! O ye firm ones in the Testament of the Covenant of Baha! O ye servants of the Holy Threshold |
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MKT9.234, AVK3.092.11x, YBN.034-035 |
BSC.493 #952x |
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Contention and conflict; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Obedience to and respect for government authority |
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| AB00524 |
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550 |
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یا من ادبه الله لنشر نفحاته و اثبات قلوب الضعفاء علی عهده و میثاقه و للقیام |
O thou whom God hath trained for the diffusion of His fragrances and the strengthening of the hearts of the faltering in His Covenant and Testament, and to arise [3.5s] |
INBA88:071 |
BRL_DAK#0287, MKT2.243, AVK3.074.05x |
BSR_v21p103 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| AB00527 |
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540 |
Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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اللهم یا الهی و محبوبی هولاء عبادک الذین سمعوا ندائک و لبو الخطابک و اجابوا |
O Lord, my God, my Well-Beloved! These are servants of Thine that have heard Thy Voice |
INBA21:090b |
BRL_DAK#1183, MKT1.223, AHB.118BE #03 p.62, BCH.042x, MJMJ2.069, MMG2#081 p.088 |
BPRY.236-237, DAS.1915-04-07, SW_v14#01 p.033, DWN_v3#06 p.044, BP1926.015-016, BSTW#106 |
Samira & Sara |
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Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| AB00531 |
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540 |
Prayer and Devotional Life |
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ای بندگان آستان مقدس الهی شمس حقیقت از افق عالم اشراق فرمود و در قطب آفاق در |
O ye servants of the Sacred Divine Threshold! The Sun of Truth hath shone forth from the horizon of the world and ascended to the zenith of the heavens [3.5s]... ...A Baha'í is known by the attributes manifested by him, not by his name: he is recognized by his character, not by his person... We should memorize the Hidden Words, follow the exhortations of the Incomparable Lord, and conduct ourselves in a manner |
INBA16:035 |
BRL_DAK#0696, COMP_PDLP#83x, MKT2.113, MILAN.149, AMK.009-010, AVK4.240.09x, BSHN.140.360, BSHN.144.358, MHT1b.153, YHA1.382x#2 |
BRL_PDL#83x, COC#0155x, COC#0396x |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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