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BB00666 Ziyarat for the first [to believe] 810 Gate of the Heart بسم الله الابهی الابهی. اننی انا الله لا اله الا انا و ان ما دونی خلقی قل أن یا خلقي إیاي فاعبدون إنني أنا الله لا إله إلا أنا کنت أزلا قدیما Verily I am God, no God is there but Me, and aught except Me is but My creation. Say, worship Me then, O ye, My creatures. Verily, I am God; there is no God but Me. I have been from all eternity the Ancient One [3.5s]... ...the first to know Me was I Myself, the Lord of the letters of ‘Azím (‘Alí), then it was the possessor of eight exalted and glorious letters (Mullá Husayn) INBA_6007C.063-067 GOH.198-199x Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Justice and wrath of God; Martyrdom of the Bab; Murder; causing physical harm; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God - -
BB00185 Ziyarat for 'the twenty-nine letters' 1100 هو بسم الله القادر الاقدر الافطر الاقهر. سبحان الذی قد بدع الآیات بفضله کیف یشاء انه هو المقتدر العسوف اول کافور سازج اطهر اظهر ابرز اطرز من رب العماء علیک یا ایها السر المخزون Glorified be He Who hath created the verses through His grace as He willeth. Verily, He is the All-Powerful, the Most Mighty. The first and most refined camphor, most pure, most manifest, most resplendent, most adorned, from the Lord of the celestial realm descendeth upon thee, O thou Hidden Mystery [3.5s] INBA_6007C.541-547, BYC_jabar.006.04-009.08 Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Transcendence; unknowability of God - - SRC.099, SRC.210
ABU1557 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 200 If for a thousand years a man takes food, and nourishes his body, yet if for two or three days that nourishment ceases, his body will become weakened PN_1909 p093 Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Day of Resurrection; Judgement; Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Manifestation of God as sun - -
ABU2763 Words to William Ellis, reporter for The Continent, around 1910 70 We have no statistics and we do not consider these things important. It is the quality of the believers we care for. SW_v01#17 p.008, BLO_PN#006 Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion - -
ABU1383 Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken around 1909-10-15 230 This was a spiritual condition recognized through the physical senses.... It was just as if two clear crystal goblets were filled with pure water. They were so clear the goblets could not be seen - only the water PN_1909C p105 Love as fire; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU2385 Words to two Persians, spoken on 1913-05-18 100 The dawning-point of these lights have been always in the East.... There is an ineffable something in the atmosphere of the Orient that causes the increase of spiritual susceptibilities. DAS.1913-05-18 Critique of Western values; culture; Human reality created in the image of God; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Purpose; goal of creation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization - -
ABU2485 Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-03-14 90 It is evident that the five books which are generally attributed to Moses were written by Ezra the high priest. Only the Tablets and the commandments belong to Moses. DAS.1913-03-14 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Christian doctrine and practice; Criticism and its limits; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people - -
ABU2858 Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-05-15 60 Mahmúd's Diary من وقتی باحبای ایران نوشتم که اعضای کانفرانسهای صلح اگر باجرای انچه میگویند Once I wrote to the friends in Persia in regard to peace congresses and conferences BDA1.095.07 SW_v19#06 p.180-181, MHMD1.102 Goodly deeds; actions; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU0953 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-05-22 320 I found the Jews very crestfallen today, because on slight excuses the government has exiled eight of their prominent leaders. The new rigorous laws of naturalization wear heavily on them. DAS.1915-05-22 Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Literal interpretation; Predictions and prophecies; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU0159 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-19 1010 The above verses are very clear and explicit that we are living in the time of their fulfillment. The globe is encircled with the fire of God's wrath DAS.1915-04-19 Critique of Western values; culture; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrdom of the Bab; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God - -
ABU0132 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-13 1090 Woe unto the world because of offenses, for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh. DAS.1915-03-13 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace - -
ABU2092 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-09-02 130 When His holiness Christ appeared the Jews said the same thing. They thought that after Moses no other divine man must appear in the world DAS.1914-09-02 Christian doctrine and practice; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Rejection of Muhammad; Seal of the Prophets - -
ABU0889 Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-20 340 A teacher must never ask for money for any of his personal needs but the believers must by themselves in a voluntary spirit provide him with his travelling expenses DAS.1914-03-20 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spirit and form in the administration; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause - -
ABU0797 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 370 حالا با آقا میرزا مهدی صحبت میکردم میگفتم که باید بسیار مسرور باشی که پدر مومنی داری Earlier I was speaking with Áqa Mírza Mihdí, and I said to him: You must be very happy as you have a father who is a believer. KHH1.039-040 (1.055-057) KHHE.073-074 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; High station of learning; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Moses; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge - -
ABU0946 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 320 این شخص بخیال خودش در صدد قلع و قمع شجره مبارکه بر آمده ولی خودش نمیداند که منادی امر الله This man thinks that he is uprooting the Tree of the Cause and does not see that he is promoting the Divine Faith. The Ancient Beauty has stated, “Whosoever arises to harm us is indeed a teacher of the Cause KHH1.038-039 (1.054-055) KHHE.072-073 Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU1995 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 140 هجرت حضرت ابراهیم خلیل سبب ظهور و پیدایش حضرت کلیم ، حضرت مسیح Abraham's migration precipitated the manifestation and appearance of Moses, Christ, Muhammad, the Exalted One, and Baha'u'llah. KHH1.018-019 (1.026) KHHE.039-040 Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Episodes from the early history of Islam; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU2212 Words to the friends spoken in Dec. 1907 110 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 - -
ABU2228 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-03 110 Mahmúd's Diary 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 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 - -
ABU1483 Words to students at the 'Akka boys school in Dec. 1902 220 Ponder upon this and understand what it means. One who associates with evil companions loses his reputation and his good name AELT.214-215 Education of children; moral education; Exhortations and counsels; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; High station of learning; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU1996 Words to someone who asked for money, spoken on 1913-05-31 140 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ولی وِل خرجی مکن زیرا اسراف همیشه انسان را ملول و سرگردان نماید من اگر می‌بینید بعضی تعارفات Never be a spendthrift. Do not be extravagant in thy expenses. An extravagant person comes always to a sad end and feels the pinch of want and misery. BDA2.324 DAS.1913-05-30, MHMD2.430 Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU3235 Words to some Persian friends, spoken on 1913-03-18 40 Paris is like a very large, clean stable where many millions of horses are well-fed, well-kept and well-trained; but you do not expect to find spirituality. DAS.1913-03-18 Critique of Western values; culture; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books - -
ABU1757 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-07 170 هر امری که قوه دارد خودش کار میکند حال ما اینجا هستیم جمیع ابواب مسدود و طرق مقطوع است The Cause which is endued [with] dynamic, spiritual energy will advance and develop in spite of all obstacles.... It has taken possession of the subterranean layers of human consciousness… KHH1.228 (1.317) KHHE.334-335, DAS.1915-05-07 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution - -
ABU1507 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-15 210 The inhabitants of the world will not become mindful and aware of the bounties and favors of the glorious God; nay rather when these bestowals pour upon them uninterruptedly, their negligence increases in equal ratio. DAS.1915-03-15 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU3079 Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-03 50 Man must possess the religion of God which is the source of all valour, moral and intellectual. If he has not this, he may have at least, the simple 'natural religion' of humanity. DAS.1914-12-03 Confidence; courage; faith in teaching the Cause; Courage; Encouragement of individual understanding; interpretation; Praise and encouragement; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU2140 Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-11 120 اینها قبل از موسی بودند از عرب بائده هستند یعنی که خبر شان منقطع شده است There were [certain tribes] prior to the time of Moses who numbered among the Arab clans that are no more, that is, no sign of them has remained. KHH1.265 (1.371) KHHE.388 Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and wrath of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU2662 Words to some friends, spoken on 1913-03-29 80 I am under the protection and preservation of God. God looks after me. He guards me against any danger. Sometimes He comes and caresses me. He kisses my lips and touches my back. DAS.1913-03-29 Consolation and comfort; Love of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU2494 Words to some Druze friends, spoken on 1914-11-02 90 In America the houses are decorated with costly portraits and pictures of men and women. They pay fabulous prices for these works of art DAS.1914-11-02 Critique of Eastern values; culture; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts - -
ABU2164 Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-06-27 120 Mahmúd's Diary فی الحقیقه این آیات دلیل جلیل بر غنا و بزرگواری و عظمت رسول الله که با آن غلبه و قدرت بخطاب ما کنت تدری ما الکتاب و لا الایمان In reality these verses [of the Qur'an] are the most convincing proof of the all-sufficing greatness and nobility of the Prophet of God, Who, triumphant and powerful, yet sets forth God's address to Him with the words: 'Thou didst not understand, ere this BDA1.136.17 MHMD1.147-148 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
ABU1093 Words to some Arabs, spoken on 1914-02-09 290 Reason works through the instrumentality of the five senses. The faculty of hearing is more important than the faculty of seeing... The throne of reason is the brain. DAS.1914-02-09 Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Power of the mind over nature; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The power of words; of speech; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight - -
ABU3401 Words to Rev. Allen, spoken around 1909-04-12 30 When you remove the causes thereof. These causes are racial, patriotic and religious bias or prejudice. This bias will be removed, and when it is removed, people will live in friendliness, kindness and love which will bring forth unity. PN_1909 p085 Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU0141 Words to reporter from the San Francisco Examiner, spoken on 1912-10-03 1050 اقلیم امریکا اقلیم معموری است. اسباب تربیت موجود است. مدارس عالیه دارد و تلامذه تربیت می شوند و تحصیل می کنند The continent of America is most progressive. The means of instructions are prepared.... Divine civilization is a symposium of the perfections... We do not look upon the dresses of women NJB_v14#05 p.160, ZSM.1915-09-26 DAS.1913-07-23, SW_v04#12 p.206-207, SW_v07#07 p.054, SW_v07#15 p.134, ABIE.099, VLAB.032x, BLO_PN#007 Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU3234 Words to Ramona Allen Brown, spoken on 1912-10 ca. 40 You have intuition. You must follow it always, because when you follow it, it increases and becomes more clear. Only a few have this gift. MAB.014 Intuition; inspiration; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU2386 Words to Persian students, spoken on 1913-09-05 100 The people of this country are not interested to read these articles and addresses and if you ask from those few DAS.1913-09-05, ABIE.281, BLO_PN#007 Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness - -
ABU1963 Words to Percy Grant, spoken around 1912-07-12 150 When one prays, one sometimes has divine glimpses. So, when one is spiritually developed, a sublimity of nature is obtained, a delicacy of vision DJT.344, BLO_PN#027 Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU0888 Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920 340 گفتم میزان سوم میزان عقل است چیزی را که انسان میخواهد درک کند How many means of knowledge does humankind possess?... [He explained to them that] there are three means of knowing things. One is the through the senses, such as vision KNR.065-066 KNRE.074 Limits of the intellect; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Rational arguments - -
ABU2454 Words to Nuru'd-Din Mumtazi et al in May 1920 90 در زمان قبل قرآن یک شأن داشت، انجیل یک شاٌن داشت in past religions the holy scriptures had been in one style of revelation but in this Faith the Writings were of many styles and kinds, revealed as tablets, prayers, treatises, etc. KNR.044 KNRE.054 Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU0681 Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07 430 It is a certain fact, absolutely established, that people whether righteous or wicked, the people of light or darkness PN_unsorted p051, BLO_PN#070 Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Higher encompasses the lower; Life and death; Soul; spirit after death; The concourse on high - -
ABU0648 Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902 450 Man has four standards to which he refers in the ascertainment of truth—the report of the senses, the verdict of reason, tradition or testimony, and inspiration. AELT.149-152 Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Intuition; inspiration; Limits of the intellect; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause - -
ABU0780 Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902 380 You have asked me for an explanation about soul. Man possesses a gift by which he is distinguished from all other creatures—a spiritual principle which is bodiless AELT.166-168 Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Man's distinction from the animal; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Soul is the essential reality of man; 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; The mind's power of discovery - -
ABU1320 Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902 240 Happiness is of two kinds: physical, possessed by animals and men, and spiritual, which is known only by those men who have attained to holiness. AELT.207-209 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
BBU0011 Words to Mulla Husayn 160 That is the river, and this is the bank thereof... It is the immediate influence of the Holy Spirit that causes words such as these to stream from the tongue of poets DB.258-259 Events in the life and ministry of the Bab; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Poems and quotation from poetry; Predictions and prophecies - -
ABU0303 Words to Mrs Moore, spoken on 1913-05-18 730 The will-power exists both in animal and man. The animals enjoy only a physical will-power which is limited in the sphere of its activity... We develop our will-power through 'divine unrest' which causes us to long for the better and nobler ideals of life. DAS.1913-05-18 Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Free will and predestination; fate; Human reality created in the image of God; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the mind over nature - -
ABU0471 Words to Mrs Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-29 560 In the books of God there is no mention of this subject, but in the religion of God eating meat is permissible...For instance, the animals that are diseased suffer more than from death. To die is better than to suffer from these diseases. PN_1920_heh p006, PN_1920_heh_haifa p061 Evolution; human evolution; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Kindness to and rights of animals - -
ABU0535 Words to Mrs Bernard, spoken on 1913-03-18 510 Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ولی انقطاع بعدم اسباب نیست بلکه بعدم تعلق قلب است ما در طهران شب دارای هر چیز You have travelled through India... When the Persian government imprisoned Baha'u'llah in Teheran... Detachment does not imply lack of means; it is marked by the freedom of the heart. In Tihran, we possessed everything… There were once two friends, one rich but free of heart BDA2.187 DAS.1913-03-18, MHMD2.238-239, ABCC.009x, BW_v13p1187-1188x, VLAB.144x, STAB#028x Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Excellence; distinction; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2749 Words to Mr Kinney's students, spoken on 1912-12-04 70 Mahmúd's Diary مقصود از تلاوت و قرائت پی بردن بحقائق آیات و اسرار کتابست اگر تنها خواندن بود بایستی ملت یهود جمیع مؤمن مسیح شده باشند The object of reading and reciting is to understand the inner significance of the verses and mysteries of the Book. Had reading sufficed BDA1.404.08 MHMD1.423 Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU3512 Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-26 20 The word 'same' means that the reality is one. Just as the sun arises from several points. PN_1909F p071, PN_1909F p135, AKL.014 Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God - -
ABU2096 Words to Mr and Mr C R Ashbee in March 1920 130 First we must get rid of all glosses, Talmuds, codes of divinity, and clerical law. Get back to the revealed word of God where we can. APN.116-120 Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Literal interpretation; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Twin Manifestations; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU1104 Words to Mountfort Mills, spoken around 1909-05-26 290 These Council Boards are not Houses of Justice. That is a universal affair to be organized in time by all. Now is not the time. PN_1909 p079 Growth of the Cause; House of Justice; Review of publications; Spirit and form in the administration; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2377 Words to Miss Rosenberg, spoken around 1909-01-09 100 We hear the murmur of the sea always continuing. It never ceases. Were it to cease, the world would be dead, stagnant, lifeless. But the waves of the mind of man are far greater than those of the sea SW_v07#11 p.107-108, SW_v08#02 p.024, PN_1909 p072, PN_1909 p104 All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Power of the mind over nature - -
ABU0560 Words to Mary Lucas and other pilgrims, spoken on 1905-02-04 500 The Christians explain these verses by saying they refer to the Holy Spirit which came to the disciples after Christ's departure. BAVA.041-042, BLO_PN#021 Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment - -

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