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AB03473 200 O thou that art aglow with the Fire that burneth in the Sacred Tree! At this morning hour WOB.112x, SW_v13#12 p.339, DWN_v2#05 p.033-034, BP1926.007-008 Love as fire; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God - -
AB02329 250 O son of the Kingdom of God! Praised be the Lord, thou hast rent asunder the veil TDD.020b Christ; Christianity; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB06159 130 O ye that stand fast and firm in the Covenant! The faithful servant of the Ever-Blest beauty, Shoghi Effendi, hath written a letter, and therein hath praised you TDD.020a Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God - -
AB03652 190 O thou spiritual son! The letter of September 8th 1920, which thou hast written to Mirza Lotfullah, has been received. Praise be unto God that that city TDD.015 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul - -
AB04851 160 O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! The letter which thou hast written to Mirza Lotfullah was perused. I became much delighted with its contents TDD.012 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
AB01247 350 O well-wisher of all humanity! The poem entitled “The Woods of Blavincourt” has been perused. It was eloquent and consummate. TDD.011-012 Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace - -
AB05717 140 O honourable person! A thousand times thanks be unto God that thou art athirst for the sea of Reality and seeketh for the secrets of the Kingdom of God. TDD.008 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Living waters; water of life; Love of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2517 Words to M. R. Shirazi, spoken on 1914-04-27 90 I have many wounds, I do not speak of them and bear the pain in silence. You know well that I have to bear the brunt of criticisms and to be ready to escape the pitfalls TDAB.21 Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment - -
ABU2310 Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914 110 You must not look at the quality of the thing served at the table, you must always consider whether yourhost loves you or not. If he loves you and the food served is seasoned with love then there is no better food than that. TDAB.19 Hospitality; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities - -
ABU3050 Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914 50 One can worship God everywhere, and if only the Christians would go to Moslem mosques and Jewish Synagogues, similarly if the Mahomedans would go to the church TDAB.17-18 Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion - -
ABU2272 Words to an English-speaking enquirer spoken in April 1914 110 In this world there are two things which are the cause of man's elevation and progress: one is knowledge and the other is religion. TDAB.17 Harmony of science and religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU3078 Words to pilgrims, Haifa, 1914-04 50 In past you must not imagine that the prophets spoke things which the people could not understand. They were very well understood by their contemporaries TDAB.14 Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Limits of language; Outward and inward meanings - -
ABU3558 Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914 20 No, the world will be so trained that no one will harm even his own enemy. TDAB.09 Predictions and prophecies; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
ABU3396 Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914 30 Zoroastrians are the real Iranis. Their blood is not spoiled by the admixture of Turkish, Russian and Arab bloods. TDAB.08-09 - -
ABU2269 Words to M. R. Shirazi in April 1914 110 No atom can succeed without help and assistance. Everything in this world depends upon the assistance of others. TDAB.07-08 Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU2259 Words to a Hindu believer spoken in Apr. 1914 110 Your friends and relatives, nay your father and descendants shall soon glory over this action of yours, that you have overcome such barriers TDAB.06-07 Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; High station of the true believer; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
AB11625 10 Persian بهترین غذا سرور است The best food is happiness. HKD.270 SOMH.200 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow - -
BH04908 200 mixed یا علی علیک سلام الله و عنایته ذکر اول آنکه باید در جمیع احوال با فرح و نشاط O Ali! Upon thee be the peace of God and His loving-kindness! Know thou that, first and foremost, thou must in all circumstances be joyous and radiant [3.5s]... ...Thou shouldst under all conditions be filled with joy, exultation, and gladness. But the manifestation of this station is and hath ever been impossible unless thou holdest fast unto absolute reliance upon God BRL_DA#495, AVK3.130.03x, AYI1.362x, ANDA#67-68 p.04x Ruhi5 Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
AB03350 200 Persian ای بنده ثابت حق هر چند از غمام بلا باران جفا پی در پی رسید بساط محنت گسترده O firm servant of God! Even though clouds of tribulations repeatedly poured forth rains of afflictions, the field of suffering was spread, the ensemble of trial was readied MKT6.112, NANU_AB#71 RASHT.030 Consolation and comfort; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
BH06899 150 O Muṣṭafá! Be thou thankful for that thou hast been remembered by this Wronged One, and that there hath been revealed for thee MIS.434-434 Call to action; Rejection of Muhammad; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Thankfulness; gratitude - -
BH00362 1850 mixed الحمد لله الذی عطر العالم من نفحات وحیه و نور افئده المخلصین … یا محمد تقی علیک بهائی جنود الله که ناصر امر Praise be unto God Who hath perfumed the world with the fragrant breezes of His Revelation and illumined the hearts of the sincere ones [3.5s]... ...Upon thee be the peace of God, the Possessor of the earth and the Creator of the heavens BRL_DA#256, AYI2.060x MIS.432-433x Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Wisdom [hikmat] - -
BH06898 150 O Muṣṭafá! There hath come before Us a letter from Jamál — him who hath soared in the atmosphere of the love of thy Lord MIS.431-432 Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for nearness to God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times - -
ABU3272 Words spoken at the Shrine of the Bab, 1913-12-06 30 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ابداً جائز نیست سجود بجهتی جائز نیست سجود بنص کتاب الله مخصوص مقام اعلی Prostration, according to the explicit text of the Book of God, is confined to the Shrine of the Bab, the Shrine of Baha'u'llah and the Holy House. BDA2.373 MHMD2.500-501 Shrines and Holy places; Law of pilgrimage - -
ABU3727 Words spoken in Ramleh, 1913 60 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 بعد از انقلاب تا حال مکرّر اهل ایران بانتخاب نفوس و تشکیل دارالشّری پرداخته‌اند Following the revolution up to the present time, the people of Persia have made repeated attempts to elect people and form consultative assemblies, but the efforts have borne no fruit BDA2.370 MHMD2.494-495 Constitutional revolution in Iran; Non-participation in politics; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity - -
AB11606 Cablegram 10 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 رضایت الهی خواهید نه عضویت پارلمان Wish for the good-pleasure of God, not membership in the parliament BDA2.370 MHMD2.494 - -
ABU3716 Words spoken in the pilgrim house 80 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 خیلی عجیب است این امر از کجا بود و بکجا رسید شیراز کجا طهران کجا بغداد کجا رومیبی کجا عکّا و حیفا کجا One will find it most strange when he reflects on where this Cause once was and where it has now reached. Consider the cities of Shiraz and Tehran BDA2.369 MHMD2.493 Growth of the Cause; Prophecy and fulfillment - -
ABU3686 Words spoken in 1913 in Ramleh 160 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 وقتی در یکی از مجالس مهمّهٴ اسکندریّه بودم شخصی از وطن خواهان بستایش و حمایت وطن خود When I was present at an important gathering in Alexandria, a certain patriot arose to voice his praise and support for his country. He recited a poem and then BDA2.366 MHMD2.488 Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Nationalism; love of country; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge - -
ABU2540 Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said 80 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ابن الله در بودن در عهد حضرت مسیح و موسی اصطلاحی بود که حتی در باره بنی اسرائیل The designation of “son of God” at the time of Moses and Christ was a term which was used also in relation to the Children of Israel BDA2.361 MHMD2.481-482 Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible - -
ABU1743 Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said 170 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 آنچه را شما دربارهٴ اسلام شنیده‌ایدهیچ ربطی باساس اسلام ندارد و حتی اکثر آنچه از بعض That which you have heard about Islam bears no relationship whatsoever to the foundation of that religion BDA2.360-361 MHMD2.481 Christ; Christianity; Muhammad; Islam; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures - -
ABU3750 Words spoken on 1913-06-23 in Port Said 30 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 افکار مال و منال و آمال جاه و جلال صرف اوهام است خدا محض عمران دنیا این اوهام را در سرها انداخته Thoughts of wealth and riches, as well as hopes of rank and glory, are sheer illusion. God has cast these thoughts into our minds only so that this world might prosper; apart from this, they are of no importance BDA2.360 MHMD2.479-480 Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Purpose; goal of creation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU0923 Words spoken on 1913-06-21 in Port Said to some Baha'is from Azerbaijan 330 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 هر چند شماها خیلی انتظار کشیدید ولکن الحمد لله اسباب فراهم آمد که ملاقات شد من... الحمد لله آمدید و بزیارت روضهٴ مبارکه مشرف شدید روی و موی را بتراب عتبهٴ مقدسه Although you all have waited very long, praise be to God that the circumstances for us to meet were brought about. I, too, very much wished to meet with you… It is not yet apparent, but in time the gift that God has given Iran and the Iranian people will become clear. BRL_DAK#1057, KHF.277, KHAB.445 (445), KHTB3.103, BDA2.358x MHMD2.477-478x, ADMS#065i09x, ADMS#262 Shrines and Holy places; Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Suffering; rejection of Christ - -
ABU1496 Words spoken on 1913-06-20 in Port Said 210 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 لِله خرق العوائد خرق عادات و رسومات بَرازندهٴ قدرت و ارادهٴ الهی است It is the prerogative of God to contravene the rules of humanity. Indeed, it befits and power and purpose of God to violate the customs and practices of humankind BDA2.357 MHMD2.476-477 Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes - -
ABU1918 Words spoken on 1913-06-17 in Port Said 150 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 در این سفر چون بلاس انجلز رسیدیم ١٢ ساعت ریاضی نصف کرهٴ ارض را طی نمودیم We had crossed half the globe in the span of twelve hours when we arrived at Los Angeles on this journey. Had we returned by way of China, Japan, and India, we would have made a full trip around the world BDA2.355-356 MHMD2.473-474 Heat and motion; Law of cause and effect; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU3749 Words spoken on board the Himalaya at sea, 1913-06-15 30 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 چنین تعالیممایحتاج عالم انسانی در این عصر نورانیست زیرا این عصر عصر تقالید نیست عصر انوار است These teachings are what the world needs in this luminous age, for this is not an age of blind imitation; it is the age of light, and the century in which mysteries will be made manifest BDA2.351 MHMD2.466-467 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity - -
ABU3748 Words spoken on board the Himalaya at sea, 1913-06-13 30 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 چه قدر فقیرند و چگونه زحمت میکشند رؤسای اداره‌ها و کارخانه‌جات باید بجهت مزدوران در کمپانیها How poor are they [labourers on ship], and how hard they toil! The presidents of factories and other operations must allocate a share [of the profits] for the workers in their companies BDA2.349 MHMD2.464 Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Wealth inequality and its moderation - -
ABU3709 Words spoken on 1913-06-11 in Paris 90 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 وظیفهٴ دیانت دیگر است و وظیفهٴ ماموریّت و عضویّت دیگر البتّه باید وزیر یا سرباز بادآء The responsibility of religion is one thing, while the responsibilities entailed by one's obligation to and membership in that office is another BDA2.346 MHMD2.459-460 Obedience to and respect for government authority; Past, present and future of Iran - -
ABU1602 Words spoken on 1913-06-11 in Paris 80 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 تا دولت و ملت مانند شهد و شیر آمیخته نگردند نجاح و فلاح ممتنع و محال است Until the government [of Persia] and its people become commingled, even as milk and honey, their success and prosperity will remain entirely unattainable BDA2.345-346 MHMD2.459 Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Relationship between government and people; Unity of governments; political unity - -
ABU1751 Words spoken on 1913-06-10 in Paris 170 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 قیام بر تبلیغ امر الله و خدمت کلمة الله در هر عصری سبب حیات سرمدیهٴ نفوس بوده In every age, the act of arising to teach the Cause of God and exalt His Word has enabled humanity to achieve eternal life. Through this service BDA2.344-345 MHMD2.457-458 Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Contention and conflict; Generosity [kirama]; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach - -
ABU3720 Words spoken on 1913-06-09 in Paris 70 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 چون توجّه بملکوت ابهی نمائید و بر خدمت امراللّٰه بر خیزید هر روز تأییدی جدید یابید When you turn towards the Abha Kingdom and arise to serve the Cause of God, you will be granted a fresh confirmation day after day BDA2.343 MHMD2.455-456 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness - -
ABU1826 Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris 160 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 باید بوصایای الهیه عامل شوید زیرا این وصایا علاج هر دردی است این علاج را بکار برید You must act on the divine counsels, inasmuch as they are the remedy for every ailment. Make use of this cure. Be mindful of God. Have discussions on spiritual subjects BDA2.342-343 MHMD2.454-455 Call to action; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU3719 Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris 70 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 خدا معین و حافظ ایتام است چه بسیار اطفال اغنیا که در دنیا آواره شدند God is the sustainer and the protector of the orphans. How many are the children of the wealthy who went on to wander this world as lost souls BDA2.342 MHMD2.454 Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Fulfillment of true potential; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU0738 Words spoken on 1913-06-08 in Paris 400 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 ما قرب روحانی داریم قرب و ارتباطی که آن را بُعد و انفصالی There exists between us a spiritual bond and closenes that will never be followed by remoteness and separation. Praised be God, the light of guidance is shining brightly BDA2.340-342 MHMD2.452-454 Love of God; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Transcending the material condition - -
ABU1208 Words spoken on 1913-06-07 in Paris 260 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 انسان در اموریکه راجع بتحسین صفات و تعدیل اخلاق است و سبب علو و صعود بمقامات عالیهٴ In matters that pertain to the improvement of one's qualities and the moderation of one's character, or such things as will elevate one to lofty and exalted stations, people have free will BDA2.339 MHMD2.450-451 Education and the development of capacity; Free will and predestination; fate; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation - -
ABU2063 Words spoken on 1913-06-07 in Paris 130 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 مراد شجرهٴ حیات انسانیست در منهیات یعنی تجاوزات و مشتهیات آن نشان را مسئول میدارد What is meant is the tree of human life. A person will be held accountable for his unlawful acts--that is, his transgressions and the desires that drove him to commit them BDA2.338-339 MHMD2.449-450 Adam; Adam and Eve; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium - -
ABU1916 Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris 150 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 چون این ظهور ظهور فضل است لهذا کسانیکه اعمال طیبه و اخلاق حسنه دارند As this dispensation is one of grace, those who perform goodly deeds and possess a righteous character will not be deprived of divine mercy BDA2.337-338 MHMD2.448 Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Twin duties of recognition and obedience - -
ABU0446 Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris 610 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 بواسطهٴ میرزا محیط خواست در کمال خفا نصف شب بحضور مبارک مشرّف شود چون این استدعای شاهزاده He [Kayvan Mirza] wished to attain the presence of Baha'u'llah at midnight, through the intermediation of Mirza Muhit and in the utmost secrecy BDA2.335-337 MHMD2.445-447 Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering - -
ABU1249 Words spoken on 1913-06-05 in Paris 250 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 این اهم و اقدم از کمالات اکتسابی است زیرا علم اکتسابی و تربیت ظاهری استعداد فطری This is the most important of the acquired perfections, inasmuch as acquired knowledge and material education aid one's inborn disposition BDA2.334 MHMD2.443-444 Blind imitation [taqlid]; Empty learning; false spirituality; High station of learning; Priestcraft; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life - -
ABU1432 Words spoken on 1913-06-04 in Paris 220 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 این سرور دائمی است و سبب انبساط دل و جان در جمیع عوالم الهی چون انسان سرورش This happiness is perpetual and results in heartfelt gladness throughout all the realms of God. When a person rejoices at the outpourings of heavenly grace BDA2.332-333 MHMD2.441-442 Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world - -
ABU1164 Words spoken on 1913-06-04 in Paris 270 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 حسن نیت بجهت اعمال حسنه لازم است تا نیت خیر که بمنزلهٴ ریشه و اصل محکم متین است In order to do good things, one must have good intentions. So long as good intentions, which are even as a firmly planted root BDA2.331-332 MHMD2.440-441 Hypocrisy; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Praise of Western values; culture; The Word of God; influence and centrality of - -
ABU1660 Words spoken on 1913-06-03 in Paris 180 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 امروز جنود توفیق و تأیید ظهیر نفوسی است که بر خدمت کلمهٴ علیا قیام کنند و باعلآء امر الله In this day, the hosts of success and confirmation are the supporters of those who arise to promote the Most Sublime Word BDA2.330 MHMD2.438-439 Call to action; Critique of Western values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity - -

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