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AB00553 |
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530 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ایتها المشتعله بنار محبه الله قد اطلعت بمضمون تحریرک المنیر و حمدت الله علی |
O thou handmaid afire with the love of God! I have considered thine excellent letter, and thanked God for thy safe arrival in that great city.... O God, my God! Fill up for me the cup of detachment from all things |
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MNMK#023 p.103, MMK1#146 p.169 |
SWAB#146, BPRY.057-058 |
Nabilinho, Strong Steep |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Methods of teaching the Cause; Power of prayer; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Christian clergy |
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AB01023 |
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390 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ایتها العصبه المویده بجنود من ملکوت الابهی طوبی لکم بما اجتمعتم فی ظل کلمه |
O ye co-workers who are supported by armies from the realm of the All-Glorious! Blessed are ye, for ye have come together... O God, my God! We are servants of Thine that have turned with devotion to Thy Holy Face |
INBA88:382, INBA89:127 |
MNMK#030 p.113, MMK1#042 p.082, NSR_1978.120x, NSR_1993.133x, MMJA.021 |
SWAB#042, BPRY.300-301x, TAB.001-003, BWF.404-406x, BADM.020-021x, COC#1371x, SW_v01#04 p.007-0008x |
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Consultation; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for gatherings; meetings; assemblies; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB00872 |
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420 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایتها الشعله الحبیه الملتهبه بنار محبه الله انی قرئت کتابک الوارد من عندک و |
O thou yearning flame, thou who art afire with the love of God! I have read thy letter, and its contents |
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MNMK#032 p.116, MMK1#141 p.159, NJB_v05#14 p.002-003 |
SWAB#141, TAB.087-089 |
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Judas; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB00874 |
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420 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایها المخلصون ایها المنجذبون ایها المشتاقون ایها القائمون علی خدمه امر الله و |
O ye sincere ones, ye longing ones, ye who are drawn as if magnetized, ye who have risen up to serve the Cause of God… As for you, O ye lovers of God, make firm your steps in His Cause |
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MNMK#034 p.119, MMK1#199 p.232 |
SWAB#199, TAB.003-005, PN_1901 p088 |
MJ Cyr, The Friends in Stockholm, Sabin, Laticia & Aysher |
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Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment |
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AB01624 |
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310 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایتها الناطقه بالثناء علی الله انی قرئت نمیقتک الناطقه بتحیرک فی بعض الاحکام |
O thou who art voicing the praises of thy Lord! I have read thy letter, wherein thou didst express astonishment |
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MNMK#039 p.125, MMK1#137 p.153 |
SWAB#137, TAB.055-056, BSC.474 #896x |
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Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of transformation and change; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Progress only takes place within its own degree |
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AB01660 |
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300 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ان النیر الاعظم المتلئلا علی آفاق الامم قد غاب عن مشرق العالم و یلوح و یضی ء |
The world's great Light, once resplendent upon all mankind, hath set, to shine everlastingly from the Abha horizon |
INBA88:317 |
MNMK#041 p.127, MMK1#005 p.015, AYBY.323 #001, HHA.053, MHA.525c, KHML.245-250 |
SWAB#005, BWF.349-350, SW_v14#12 p.356-357, DWN_v1#06 p.001-002, DWN_v6#09 p.002ax, ABCC.048-049, CHH.111, BLO_PN#022 |
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Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Predictions and prophecies; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat] |
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AB01866 |
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290 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایها المقبل الی روح المسیح فی ملکوت الله ان الجسد مرکب من عناصر جسمانیه و لابد |
O thou who hast drawn nigh unto the spirit of Christ in the Kingdom of God! Verily the body is composed of physical elements |
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MNMK#043 p.129, MMK1#143 p.164 |
SWAB#143, TAB.316-317, BWF.389-389x, SW_v13#06 p.148 |
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Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Resurrection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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AB02310 |
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260 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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یا امه الله المهتزه کقضیب رطیب بنسیم محبه الله انی قرئت تحریرک الدال علی فرط |
O handmaid of God, who tremblest even as a fresh and tender branch in the winds of the love of God! I have read thy letter... These spiritual assemblies are aided |
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MNMK#044 p.129, MMK1#038 p.076 |
SWAB#038, TAB.089-091, GPB.332x2x, COC#1358x, LOG#0010x, LOG#2072x, BSC.476 #903-904x |
Honiara Baha'i Youth |
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House of Justice; Equality of men and women; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
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AB02813 |
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230 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایها المنجذبون ایها المتذکرون ایها المقبلون الی ملکوت الله انی اتضرع الی الله |
O ye who are strongly attracted! O ye who are mindful! O ye who are advancing unto the Kingdom of God! Verily with all my heart and soul |
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MNMK#051 p.135, MMK1#157 p.181 |
SWAB#157, TAB.407-408, BWF.386-386x |
Anis & Shideh |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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AB03828 |
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190 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایتها المنجذبه بنفحات الله انی قرئت تحریرک الذی ینادی بحبک لله و انجذابک الی |
O thou who art enamoured of the breaths of God! I have read thy letter, which cried out with thy love for God |
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MNMK#055 p.138, MMK1#198 p.232 |
SWAB#198, TAB.311-312 |
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Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness |
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AB04567 |
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170 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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یا امه الله المشتعله بنار محبته لاتحزنی من العسره و العناء و لاتفرحی من |
O thou handmaid aflame with the fire of God's love! Grieve thou not over the troubles and hardships of this nether world… Rely upon God. Trust in Him. Praise Him |
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MNMK#059 p.140, MMK1#150 p.173 |
SWAB#150 |
The Joburg Baha'i Choir, S. Peyman, Sabria, Efe, Rafael & Maarten, R. Peterson [track 9], E. Mahony, L. Slott |
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Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times |
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AB04591 |
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170 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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یا من طفح قلبه بمحبه الله انی اخاطبک من هذه البقعه المبارکه حتی یفرح قلبک |
O thou whose heart overfloweth with love for the Lord! I address thee from this consecrated spot, to gladden thy bosom with mine epistle |
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MNMK#060 p.140, MMK1#009 p.023, DSDS.109 |
SWAB#009, COC#1174x |
R. Peterson [track 12] |
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Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Law of Huququ'llah; Thankfulness; gratitude; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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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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Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Role and station of women; 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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AB07020 |
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120 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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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 |
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MNMK#068 p.144x, MMK1#053 p.089x |
SWAB#053x |
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Methods of teaching the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Spiritual baptism; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB03017 |
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220 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ایتها المنجذبه بنفحات الله قد اطلعت بمضمون تحریرک البدیع الانشاء و اطلعت |
O thou who art attracted by the Fragrances of God! Verily, I noted the contents of thy letter, which was beautifully composed, was informed of thy sorrow... O God, my God! This Thy handmaid is calling upon Thee, trusting in Thee |
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MNMK#069 p.145, MMK1#090 p.118x, MMK1#234 p.305x |
SWAB#090x, BPRY.065-066x, TAB.094-095, BWF.394-395x, BSC.434 #786x, CUPAB.010-011x |
K .Key, E. Mahony |
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Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Consolation and comfort; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Suffering and imprisonment |
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AB03824 |
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190 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ایتها المبتهله الی ملکوت الله طوبی لک بما انجذب قلبک الی جمال الله و تنور بنور |
O thou who hast bowed thyself down in prayer before the Kingdom of God! Blessed art thou… As to thy question regarding the education of children |
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MNMK#072 p.146, MMK1#091 p.118, MMK1#122 p.139 |
SWAB#091x, SWAB#122x, TAB.086, BWF.383-383x, LOG#0756x |
MANA |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education |
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AB10201 |
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70 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ایها الطاهر القلب زکی النفس بدیع الخلق جمیل الوجه |
O thou who art pure in heart, sanctified in spirit, peerless in character, beauteous in face! Thy photograph hath been received revealing thy physical frame |
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MNMK#074 p.147, MMK1#078 p.111 |
SWAB#078 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB07782 |
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110 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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یا صغیره السن و کبیره العقل کم من طفل صغیر و هو بالغ رشید و کم من کهل جاهل و |
O thou whose years are few, yet whose mental gifts are many! How many a child, though young in years, is yet mature |
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MNMK#075 p.147, MMK1#121 p.138, DRM.005b |
SWAB#121, TAB.181, BSC.481 #920x, LABC.007 |
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Differences in human capacity |
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AB00175 |
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860 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای ثابتان بر میثاق جناب زائر ذکر هر یک از شما را نمودند و رجای نامه های |
O ye who are steadfast in the Covenant! The pilgrim hath made mention of each one of you, and hath asked for a separate letter addressed to each |
INBA16:022 |
MNMK#093 p.170, MMK1#221 p.266, AKHA_109BE #12 p.2, AKHA_137BE #05 p.66, MAS5.026 |
SWAB#221, LOG#0731x |
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Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity |
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AB00915 |
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410 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای یاران نورانی و اماء رحمن چون ظلمات نادانی و غفلت از عالم یزدانی و احتجاب |
O ye illumined loved ones and ye handmaids of the Merciful! At a time when the sombre night of ignorance, of neglect of the divine world |
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MNMK#096 p.176, MMK1#016 p.031, AKHA_122BE #06 p.b, NJB_v01#13 p.001 |
SWAB#016, TAB.502-504, BWF.352-353x, TOR.205-208, BSTW#145 |
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Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Growth of the Cause; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB01432 |
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330 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای یاران روحانی عبدالبهاء آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید مضامین بسیار |
O ye spiritual friends of Abdu'l-Baha! The letter ye had written hath been noted; its contents were most pleasing and bespoke your firmness |
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MNMK#104 p.191, MMK1#174 p.197 |
SWAB#174, TAB.022-023, BWF.365-366x |
Nadia, Zaynab, Fritz & Earl |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love of God; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB01189 |
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360 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای دو کنیز مقرب پروردگار نامه امة الله مادر بیچر بنظر گذشت و فی الحقیقه لسان |
O ye two favoured handmaids of the Lord! The letter from Mother Beecher hath been received, and truly it spoke for you both... It is hoped that all the maidservants of the Merciful, in those regions, will be (united) like unto the waves of one boundless sea. |
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MNMK#105 p.192, MMK1#036 p.073 |
SWAB#036, BSTW#504a |
D. Stevenson |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Evanescence and eternality; fana and baqa; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity in diversity; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00056 |
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1420 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای یاران عزیز عبدالبهاء چندیست که از بعضی بلاد یک آهنگ دلربا بگوش جان نرسیده |
O ye the cherished loved ones of Abdu'l-Baha! It is a long time now since my inward ear hath heard any sweet melodies out of certain regions |
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MNMK#123 p.235, MMK1#188 p.210, ASAT4.356x, BSHI.111-116 |
SWAB#188, TAB.375-382 |
S. Toloui-Wallace |
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Ottoman commissions of investigation; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB02215 |
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260 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید از کنونشن نهایت رضایت اظهار نموده بودی که این |
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received. Thou hast expressed satisfaction with the Convention |
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MNMK#126 p.242, MMK1#187 p.209 |
SWAB#187, SW_v10#13 p.246 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00093 |
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1140 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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امروز ربّ الجنود حامی میثاق است و قوای ملکوت محافظ میثاق و نفوس آسمانی خادم میثاق و فرشتههای ملکوتی |
O ye two blessed souls! Your letter was received. Praise be to God… Today, the Lord of Hosts is the defender of the Covenant |
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MNMK#127 p.243x, MMK1#192 p.221x, MAS9.150x, BSMR.039, HMQ.085 |
SWAB#192x, SW_v11#14 p.240-243 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB01507 |
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320 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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امروز هر عاقل هوشیاری و عاقبتبینی بیدار شود و واقف اسرار مستقبل گردد که جز قوّهٴ میثاق قلب آفاقرا بحرکت نیارد |
O thou old friend! A month ago a letter was written to the favored maidservant... The Covenant of God is like unto a vast and fathomless ocean. |
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MNMK#128 p.243x, MMK1#189 p.216x, MMK5#095 p.080x |
SWAB#189x, BSC.547 #988x, SW_v10#08 p.153 |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB04657 |
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160 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای بنت ملکوت نامه تو رسید مانند آهنگ عندلیب الهی بود که شهنازش سبب فرح قلوب |
O thou daughter of the Kingdom! Thy letter was received. It was like the melody of the divine nightingale |
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MNMK#131 p.245, MMK1#183 p.203 |
SWAB#183, BSC.546 #987, SW_v10#14 p.272 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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AB00156 |
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910 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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ترانی یا الهی خاضعا خاشعا متصدعا بما امرت من عندک متذللا الی ملکوتک مضطربا من |
Thou seest me, O my God, bowed down in lowliness, humbling myself before Thy commandments, submitting to Thy sovereignty |
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MNMK#134 p.249, MMK1#190 p.218, MJMJ2.090x, MMG2#402 p.448x |
SWAB#190, BPRY.201-203x |
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Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Power of prayer; Prayer for sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB03646 |
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190 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای بنده صادق حق گفتند از وقایع و حوادث کونی قدری ملول و محزونی و کمی مغموم |
O sincere servant of the True One! I hear thou art grieved and distressed at the happenings |
INBA13:198b |
MNMK#136 p.252, MMK1#229 p.299 |
SWAB#229, SW_v14#01 p.018, BP1926.024-025 |
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Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB03337 |
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200 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای بنده الهی از بلایا و محنی که بر تو وارد شده مکدر مباش جمیع مصائب و بلایا |
O thou servant of God! Do not grieve at the afflictions and calamities that have befallen thee. All calamities and afflictions |
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MNMK#137 p.252, MMK1#197 p.231 |
SWAB#197, SW_v11#16 p.278-280 |
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Consolation and comfort; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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AB01693 |
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300 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه نهم سبتمبر ۱۹۰۹ وصول یافت از حوادث واقعه محزون و مگدر |
O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter of September 9, 1909, was received. The grievous events that have transpired have brought sorrow and distress [3.5s]... ...Thou didst ask as to the transfiguration of Jesus, with Moses and Elias and the Heavenly Father on Mount Tabor, as referred to in the Bible |
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MNMK#138 p.253x, MNMK#161 p.295x, MMK1#140 p.158x, MMK1#196 p.230x |
SWAB#140x; SWAB#196x |
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Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul |
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AB08846 |
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90 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای محنت زده در سبیل میثاق صدمات و زحمات در سبیل رب الایات البینات عنایاتست و |
O thou who hast been sore afflicted on the pathway of the Covenant! Anguish and torment, when suffered on the pathway of the Lord |
INBA85:430b |
MNMK#142 p.254, MMK1#191 p.220, MSHR4.331 |
SWAB#191 |
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Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering |
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AB00131 |
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960 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha |
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ای عزیز دانا نامه ای که بتاریخ ۲۷ ماه می ۱۹۰۶ مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه گردید |
O thou who art dear, and wise! Thy letter dated 27 May 1906 hath been received and its contents are most pleasing and have brought great joy. Thou didst ask whether this Cause |
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MNMK#147 p.272, MMK1#031 p.059 |
SWAB#031, TAB.540-545, LOG#0690x, BSC.485 #930-931x, DWN_v5#01 p.002-003x |
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Manifestation of God as mediator; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the Manifestation of God; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world |
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AB00409 |
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600 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای دو حقیقت جو نامه شما رسید و بر مضمون اطلاع حاصل گشت مکاتیبیکه از پیش |
O ye two seekers after truth! Your letter was received and its contents noted. As for the letters ye had previously sent, not all were received |
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MNMK#150 p.279, MMK1#163 p.187 |
SWAB#163, LOG#0692x, SW_v02#05 p.003-004, SW_v14#01 p.036-037 |
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Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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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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AB00645 |
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490 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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چون حضرة مسیح در بیست قرن پیش ظاهر شد با وجود انکه یهود در نهایت انتظار |
When Christ appeared, twenty centuries ago, although the Jews were eagerly awaiting His Coming |
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MNMK#154 p.287, MMK1#020 p.041 |
SWAB#020, DWN_v2#08 p.060-061, BNE.006-008 |
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Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Literal interpretation; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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AB00740 |
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460 |
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 کنیز صادق الهی آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه گردید فی الحقیقه تعلق بملکوت |
O thou sincere and loyal handmaid of the Lord! I have read thy letter. Thou art truly attached to the Kingdom |
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MNMK#159 p.294, MMK1#160 p.185 |
SWAB#160, TAB.321-323, BWF.389-390x, BSC.457 #839x |
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Knowledge; recognition of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Study; deepening; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB01382 |
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330 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای بنده صادق الهی نامه ات ملاحظه گردید … وجود بر دو قسم است یکی وجود حق که مقدس از ادراک خلق است |
O thou faithful servant of God! Thy letter was perused. Thou hadst written that 'I am striving to cause the friends of Spokane |
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MNMK#160 p.295x, MMK1#030 p.058x, MMK3#017 p.009x, RAHA.230x, YMM.450x |
SWAB#030x, LOG#1697x, SW_v11#10 p.159 |
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Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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AB00192 |
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830 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Translation List |
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ایها المطلع باسرار الکتاب المقدس انی قرئت مکتوبک المسهب و اطلعت بالمحاوره |
O thou who art versed in the mysteries of the Holy Book! I have perused thy detailed letter and taken note of its discourse [3.5s]... ...Follow thou the way of thy Lord, and say not that which the ears cannot bear to hear, for such speech is like luscious food given to small children |
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MNMK#012 p.077, MMK1#214 p.258x, KKD2.066 |
SWAB#214x |
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Christ; Christianity; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; The power of words; of speech; Wisdom [hikmat] |
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AB01545 |
Lawh-i-Mahfil-i-Shawr? |
310 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Huqúqu'lláh |
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اول فریضه اصحاب شور خلوص نیت و نورانیت حقیقت و انقطاع از ما سوی الله و انجذاب |
The prime requisites for them that take counsel together are purity of motive, radiance of spirit, detachment from all else save God… A third requisite is the promulgation of the divine commandments among the friends |
INBA16:216, INBA88:287, INBA89:018 |
BRL_HUQUQP#091x, MKT3.504, MMK1#043 p.083, MILAN.083, AKHA_134BE #15 p.586, AKHA_133BE #12 p.314, AMK.048-050, AVK4.314cx, OOL.C015 |
SWAB#043, BRL_HUQUQ#091x, BADM.021bx, COC#0174x, COC#0175x, COC#1171x, COC#1370x, COC#1392x, DAS.1913-10-21x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Consultation; Education of children; moral education; Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations |
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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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AB10839 |
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80 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای باوفا از قرار مسموع شما را نیت چنان که خانه خویش را گاهی باجتماع بهاایان |
O faithful one! I have heard that it is your intention to make your home occasionally a meeting place for the Bahá'ís [3.5s]... ...We hear that thou hast in mind to embellish thy house from time to time with a meeting of Baha’ís |
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BRL_DAK#0254, MMK1#057 p.091x |
SWAB#057x |
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Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB00965 |
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400 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ایتها الورقه الروحانیه النورانیه استبشری ببشارات الله و اهتزی بنفحات الله |
O Handmaid of God!… To the mothers must be given the divine Teachings and effective counsel, and they must be encouraged |
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BRL_DAK#0266, MMK1#113 p.134x, MJTB.129x, RSR.044-045 |
SWAB#113x, LOG#0502x |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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AB06420 |
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350 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای یاران و اماء رحمن مدتی بود که عبدالبهاء را آرزو چنان که در آنسامان مشرق |
O friends and handmaidens of the All-Merciful! For some time past 'Abdu'l-Bahá hath yearned to journey to those regions of the East [3.5s]... ...'Abdu'l-Baha hath long cherished the desire that a Mashriqu’l-Adhkar be upraised in that region. Praised be God |
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BRL_DAK#0265, MMK1#059 p.092x |
SWAB#059x |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB00016 |
Lawh-i-Lahih (Tablet to the Hague) |
4540 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Tablet to the Central Organization for a Durable Peace, The Hague (Lawh-i-Hague); Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
Lawh-i-Hague (Tablet to The Hague) |
ای اول اشخاص خیرخواه محترم عالم انسانی نامه های شما که درین مدت حرب ارسال |
O ye esteemed ones who are pioneers among the well-wishers of the world |
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BRL_HAGP1, MKT3.101, MNMK#112 p.210, MMK1#227 p.285x, AKHA_134BE #13 p.495x, AVK3.401.05x, AVK3.409.08x, AVK4.324ax, AVK4.324bx, AVK4.326x, AVK4.331ax, AVK4.334bx, DWNP_v2#12 p.095-99x, HDQI.211, ANDA#16 p.06x, KHAB.034 (043), OOL.C014 |
BRL_HAG1, SWAB#227x, BWF.284-296, LOG#1075x, BSC.410 #745, FWU.028x, SW_v11#08 p.123-127+129-134, DWN_v2#05 p.005x, ABCC.438-439x, BLO_PT#192, BLO_PT#193 |
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Call to action; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as source of love and unity; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity in diversity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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MMAH.271 |
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AB06732 |
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160 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای خانم ملکوتی حمد کن خدا را که در این قرن حضرت بهاءالله بیدار شدی و از ظهور |
O thou lady of the Kingdom! Praise thou God that in this age, the age of the dispensation of Baha'u'llah, thou hast been awakened |
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BRL_DAK#0411, MMK1#168 p.193x |
SWAB#168x |
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Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB02343 |
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350 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای امه الله در تواریخ شرقیه مذکور است که سقراط بفلسطین و سوریه سفر کرد و در |
O thou handmaid of God! It is recorded in eastern histories that Socrates journeyed to Palestine and Syria and there |
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BRL_DAK#0223, MMK1#025 p.052x, MMK1#152 p.174x |
SWAB#025x, LOG#0693x |
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God's oneness [ahadiyyih and wahidiyyih]; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB00551 |
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530 |
Consultation; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای یاران حقیقی جمع بشر نوع انسان بمثابه اطفال دبستانند و مطالع نور و مظاهر |
O true companions! All humankind are as children in a school, and the Dawning-Points of Light, the Sources of divine revelation, are the teachers |
INBA59:167 |
BRL_DAK#0170, MMK1#102 p.125, AVK3.330.06x, TRBB.044, MJTB.070, YIA.333-334 |
SWAB#102, BRL_CONSULT#19x, COC#0185x, LOG#0588x, LOG#0712x, LOG#0999x |
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Manifestation of God as educator; Consultation; Education of children; moral education; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; High station of learning; Prayer for governments and rulers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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AB11372 |
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170 |
Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای مشتعل بنار محبت الله نامه شما رسید و از مضمون سرور حاصل گردید دلیل بر توجه |
O thou who art enkindled with the fire of the love of God! Thy letter was received and its contents brought joy. It is evidence of thy devotion [3.5s]... ...Whensoever a company of people shall gather in a meeting place, shall engage in glorifying God |
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BRL_DAK#0242, MMK1#056 p.091x |
SWAB#056x |
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Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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AB06303 |
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130 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá |
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ای مرغ خوش الحان جمال ابهی این دور بدیع حجبات اوهام را خرق فرموده و تعصبات |
O bird that singeth sweetly of the Abha Beauty! In this new and wondrous dispensation the veils of superstition have been torn asunder |
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BRL_DAK#0215, MMK1#074 p.109, GHA.194, HYB.189, NJB_v03#01 p.005 |
SWAB#074, BWF.378-378x, COC#1412, BLO_PT#052.20 |
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Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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