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| AB11526 |
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...I hope that all of them may become assisted in the service of the Mashrak-el-Azkar |
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SW_v06#17 p.140 |
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Call to action; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] |
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| AB11536 |
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20 |
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...The construction of Mashrak-el-Azkar in those regions is of the utmost importance |
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SW_v06#17 p.134 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| AB11563 |
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20 |
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...Verily, I pray God to confirm thee with the All-Power so that the means may be prepared |
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SW_v06#17 p.149 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar] |
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| AB11568 |
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20 |
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...As to the matter of the Mashrak-el-Azkar: This is very important. All the believers must most decidedly exert their collective effort in this particular |
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SW_v04#09 p.160x |
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| AB12022 |
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60 |
Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith |
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...The art of music must be brought to the highest stage of development, for this is one of the most wonderful arts |
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BRL_IOA#09x |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment |
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| AB12032 |
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160 |
Social Action |
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...The foundation of life and existence is cooperation and mutual aid, whereas the cause of annihilation and deterioration is the cessation of aid and assistance |
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BRL_SOCIAL#130x |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Importance of community building; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB12230 |
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240 |
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O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Praise be to God! You have attained the attachment of heart and soul to the Most Exalted. You have been enraptured |
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BBBD.583-584 |
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Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; East and West; communication between East and West; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| AB12570 |
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100 |
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O thou hyacinth of the Spiritual Garden! …Mayest thou grow and develop in the meadow of graces and become green and verdant in the orchard of understanding |
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LABC.014x |
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Prayer for children and youth; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU0213 |
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Bahá'í Scriptures |
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In reality the geographical position of the Central States has great importance.... Likewise, great importance must be given to the development of the Star of the West |
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BSC.546 #986, SW_v10#07 p.126-127+138, SW_v10#04 p.081, SW_v11#01 p.016 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Newspapers and the media; publications; Review of publications; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Universality of the Cause |
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| ABU0943 |
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330 |
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In Haifa there was at one time a German Consul who became Abdu'l-Baha's friend. He used to call on Abdu'l-Baha often |
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ABIE.312, BLO_PN#007, STAB#100 |
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Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU1015 |
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310 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy |
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When we read ancient history, the history of the middle ages and the history of contemporaneous times, we realize how little... Search untiringly for truth |
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BSC.449 #818, ADP.067-068 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU1070 |
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300 |
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The religionists of the world have forsaken the essence of the teaching and hold to the letter. It is as if the students in a college quarrelled and disputed |
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BLO_PN#002 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Literal interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU1423 |
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230 |
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One day a man became annoyed with his camel and promised himself that on the following day he would sell it |
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NJB_v11#19 p.341 |
STAB#123 |
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Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU1734 |
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180 |
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At the time when the Bab was being driven by his enemies from place to place |
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SW_v14#06 p.181, STAB#072 |
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Stories; anecdotes; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU1892 |
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160 |
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Verily the founding of the Mashrak-el-Azkar will mark the inception of the Kingdom of God on earth. |
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LOG#2051x, SW_v08#12 p.148x, BW_v01p061 |
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Connection between material and spiritual worlds; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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| ABU1905 |
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160 |
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Such is the way that must be adopted, for only through intimate association.... The Temple of Ishkabad is unique in that it is the first temple of the kind |
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SW_v11#01 p.015+019, SW_v13#10 p.263 |
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Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Power of prayer; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU1964 |
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150 |
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In 'Akka [I] was visited by a Christian who expressed his disbelief in dreams. |
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DJT.179, BLO_PN#027, STAB#095 |
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Accounts of dreams and visions; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU2038 |
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140 |
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Once Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn both became ill. Their parents |
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PYB#210 p.17 |
STAB#006 |
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Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU2125 |
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130 |
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[At some period of history, there was a rivalry beween Greek and Japanese artists.] This competition became so keen that an opportunity was given to these artists to compare their skill. |
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SW_v02#04 p.004, STAB#142 |
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Stories; anecdotes; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| ABU2409 |
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100 |
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At the city gate four travelers sat, a Persian, a Turk, an Arab, and a Greek. They were hungry and wanted their evening meal |
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SW_v09#18 p.211, VLAB.156, STAB#139 |
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Stories; anecdotes; Unity in diversity; Universal language |
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| ABU2424 |
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100 |
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Once the rats and mice held an important conference the subject of which was how to make peace with the cat |
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PTF.196, STAB#025 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation |
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| ABU2641 |
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80 |
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The Sultan of Turkey had mastered a knowledge of Western music. One day all his ministers were present and a European artist was playing on the Piano the Western classics. |
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DAS.1913-11-20 |
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Critique of Eastern values; culture; Hypocrisy; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU2701 |
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80 |
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In the chicken yard, the rooster was so ill that no one could count on his crowing the next morning. |
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STAB#157 |
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Law of cause and effect; Superstition |
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| ABU2867 |
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60 |
Bahá'í Scriptures |
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I desire that every one of the believers may become an ignited candle... Today the confirmations of the kingdom of Abha are with those who renounce themselves... The master-key to self-mastery is self-forgetfulness |
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LOG#0390x, BSC.548 #992, SW_v11#01 p.018x |
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Being a source of light; guidance; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others |
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| ABU2950 |
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60 |
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The Bahá’í message is a call to religious unity and not an invitation to a new religion, not a new path to immortality. |
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SW_v15#02 p.028, DWN_v5#02 p.002 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Oneness; unity of religion; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures |
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| ABU3111 |
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50 |
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There was a Protestant who rejected the Bahá’í Faith because of the fact that His Holiness the Bab was martyred. |
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STAB#074 |
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| ABU3667 |
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450 |
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Today the dynamic energy of the Holy Spirit has poured in such volume through the Messenger of God that even the masses of men have received it… The labour saving machines were given to create leisure for all mankind |
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SW_v24#04 p.106 |
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Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Universal education; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
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| ABU3669 |
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310 |
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During the time that His Holiness the Exalted One lived in Bushihr and was in the trading business, a few merchants bought some Prussian blue dye from His blessed Person |
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AFNAN.129-130 |
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Business; financial; property matters; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Events in the life and ministry of the Bab; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness |
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| ABU3679 |
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210 |
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It had been my earnest wish for you to stay in this region and to see to affairs related to the Holy Land. In particular, now that I am busy with the construction of the Shrine of the Báb |
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AFNAN.154 |
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Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Manifestation of God as sun; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; The Word of God; influence and centrality of |
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| BH10505 |
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80 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants and reveal to them Thy great purpose. |
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BPRY.238, BNE.098, SW_v02#04 p.013, SW_v10#05 p.151, BSC.187 #275, BP1929.035-036, PN_1909B p057 |
Juliet & Adam, The Badasht Project (1), The Badasht Project (2), G.H. Miller, NKAK, D. Gundry, The Descendants, A. Bryan, E. Mahony, F. Doomun-Rouhani & M. Brown, JC, Nabil & Karim, A. Tahirih R. Weiss, O. Master, E. Dozier, A. Youssefi, The Cocker Brothers, O. Devine, Ine, W. Heath, Soulrise Melodies, E. Hamilton, Ahdieh, S. Toloui-Wallace |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God |
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| BH11365 |
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40 |
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In this day the tastes of men have changed, and their power of perception hath altered. The contrary winds of the world, and its colors, have provoked a cold |
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PDC.188x |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities |
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| BH11458 |
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30 |
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The face of the world hath altered. The way of God and the religion of God have ceased to be of any worth in the eyes of men |
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PDC.184x |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion |
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| BHU0030 |
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90 |
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At stated periods souls are sent to earth by the Mighty God with what we call the Power of the Great Ether. And they who possess this power can do anything |
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EBTB.081-082, CHH.133, SW_v08#15 p.205, DJT.309, FDA.030 |
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Christ; Christianity; Power of the Manifestation of God |
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| BHU0034 |
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80 |
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There is only one Master—the others have names. The Master is none other than the Most Great Branch, He around Whom all names revolve.... Everything the Master says is just the same as if I said it. He is Me, and I am He. |
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STOB.092 #123, PN_1901 p028, PN_1901 p035, AFNAN.042, RKS.025x |
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Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha |
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| BHU0051 |
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40 |
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We did not associate with officials and the people while dwelling in the Most Great Prison but left this difficult task for the Master. |
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STOB.062 #086 |
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Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Personal instructions; Suffering and imprisonment |
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| BHU0072 |
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100 |
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The Master is Our shield and the shield of everyone else. All live at ease, all know utmost comfort and tranquility. Associating with men such as these is very, very difficult |
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AFNAN.039-040 |
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Consolation and comfort; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU0268 |
Address to the Baha'is at Bahá'í Temple Unity in Chicago, 1912-04-30 |
790 |
Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002] |
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Among the institutes of the Holy Books is that of the foundation of places of worship... O thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. |
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BDA1.063n |
BPRY.026x, PUP#027 (p.065-067), BSC.327 #650, SW_v03#04 p.007-008, SW_v05#16 p.248-250, SW_v06#17 p.144-145, SW_v12#06 p.123, PN_1912 p075, BW_v01p060x |
A. Rae |
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Education of children; moral education; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Relationship between government and people; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace |
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MHMD1.071 |
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| ABU0233 |
Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-25 |
860 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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In the world of existence the greatest bestowals of God are His teachings. The other bounties of God |
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BDA1.051n |
PUP#026 (p.061-064), SW_v03#05 p.007-008, BSTW#336c |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The mind's power of discovery; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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MHMD1.059 |
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| ABU0652 |
Address to the Baha'is at table at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-22 |
450 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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See how good Baha'u'llah is to us, how great the power of His Word! From what distant parts of the world.... When the Mohammedans came and conquered Persia |
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BDA1.046n |
PUP#017 (p.043-044), SW_v03#03 p.012-014, SW_v09#18 p.206, SW_v19#03 p.089, STAB#054 |
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Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Stories; anecdotes |
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MHMD1.054 |
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| ABU1153 |
Address to the Baha'is at Temple site in Chicago, 1912-05-01 |
280 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary |
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The power which has gathered you here today notwithstanding the cold and windy weather |
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BDA1.063n |
PUP#030 (p.071-072), SW_v03#04 p.008-009, SW_v06#17 p.145-146, PN_1912 p079 |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts |
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MHMD1.072 |
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| ABU1287 |
Conversation with the English Consul, ca. Feb. 1901 |
250 |
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It was a very long time since the coming of a Prophet, and they needed a new one to give them a fresh start! |
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PN_1901 p012, NRMM.224 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Critique of Western values; culture; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty |
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| ABU3057 |
Interview with five American teachers, Haifa, 1914-07-21 |
50 |
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They teach that the internal, spiritual idea is the same in all the religions; that a unique general plan underlies the foundation of the past faiths |
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DAS.1914-07-21, SW_v12#01 p.014, PN_1914 p005 |
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Priestcraft; Religion as reality; definitions of religion |
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| ABU3229 |
Interview with five American teachers, Haifa, 1914-07-21 |
40 |
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They believe that mankind must love mankind, that universal amity must be practiced; that dead dogmas must be thrown away |
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DAS.1914-07-21, SW_v12#01 p.014, PN_1914 p005 |
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Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0477 |
Interview with Mrs. Jo Goudsmit at House of the Master in Haifa, 1920-02 ca. |
560 |
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He answered me that his father had not really founded a new religion, but a Bahaiuistic Organization. This derives its name from the prophet Bahaula, his father. For six thousand years, he continued |
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BSR_v17 p.172-174 |
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Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language |
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| ABU0940 |
Interview with Sir William Crookes, 97 Cadogan Gardens in London, 1913-01-18 |
330 |
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People are running after dogmas... The teachings of Bahá'u'lláh are the spirit of this age; for although material civilization has advanced |
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DAS.1913-01-18 |
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Blind imitation [taqlid]; East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; War and peace |
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| ABU3239 |
Interview with W.H. Randall, Haifa, 1919-11-18 |
40 |
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Don't forget this, that this is a Universal Temple--advertise it so; announce that this is for all and every religion |
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PN_1919 p016 |
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Elections; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Universality of the Cause |
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| BB00683 |
Letter to the wife of the Bab, in Maku |
80 |
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Do not expect any assistance from thy brothers. They will not help; it is enough that they refrain from insults. Overlook their faults. Even Our enemies have not caused the like of what resulted from the acts of Siyyid 118 in Isfahan |
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EBTB.216-217, AFNAN.116 |
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| ABU0293 |
Public address given on 1912-05-03 |
750 |
Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The |
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According to the statement of philosophers the difference in degree of humankind from lowest |
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BWF.248-251, PUP#037 (p.084-087), FWU.055, SW_v03#04 p.018-019 |
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Christ; Christianity; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Differences in human capacity; Education of children; moral education; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world |
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| ABU0098 |
Public address given on 1912-05-20 |
1240 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The |
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Today questions of the utmost importance are facing humanity, questions peculiar to this radiant century |
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LOG#2080x, LOG#2082x, LOG#2099x, LOG#2103x, LOG#2104x, PUP#051 (p.133-137), SW_v03#08 p.018-020, STAB#129, STAB#130 |
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Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; The animal kingdom; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity |
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| ABU0086 |
Public address given on 1912-08-06 |
1310 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The |
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Today we are enjoying temperate weather. As there are many strangers present, we will answer questions. |
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PUP#088 (p.247-252), SW_v03#18 p.006-007+10, SW_v19#09 p.258, SW_v08#08 p.098-099, PN_1912_heh p028, STAB#110 |
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Christ; Christianity; Conference of Badasht; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Veiling [hijab] |
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