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| ABU0042 |
Public address given on 1912-09-03 |
1700 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Abdu'l-Bahá in Canada |
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It seems as though all creatures can exist singly and alone. For example, a tree |
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PUP#102, FWU.038, SW_v07#17 p.171-172x, SW_v08#01 p.013x, SW_v13#09 p.227-230, ABIC.010-013, ECN.689x + 946x, STAB#047 |
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Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Maintainance of degrees in society; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation |
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| ABU0040 |
Public address given on 1912-10-25 |
1730 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The |
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When Christ appeared, certain blessed souls followed His example. They were with their Master |
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LOG#2092x, PUP#113 (p.370-376), MAB.086x, ECN.359 |
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Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Martyrdom of the Bab; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0256 |
Public address given on 1912-11-10 |
800 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The |
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This is a beautiful assembly. I am very happy that white and black are together |
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PUP#126 (p.425-428), SW_v06#13 p.099+102-103, SW_v12#05 p.108, STAB#005x |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU0212 |
Public address given on 1913-04-06 |
890 |
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Many meetings are organized and established in all parts of the world; societies and organizations for the extension of general intercourse |
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SW_v04#09 p.156-157 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Equality of men and women; Fanaticism and hatred; Martyrs and martyrdom; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity |
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| ABU0625 |
The Sun of Truth: Words spoken on 1911-10-22 in Paris |
460 |
Paris Talks |
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It is a lovely day, the sun shines brightly upon the earth, giving light and warmth to all creatures |
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PT#07 p.020 |
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Christ; Christianity; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization |
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| ABU0341 |
Words spoken at Dodge home in New York, 1912-04-16 |
690 |
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In those places where they have no Mashrak-el-Azkar they rent a house and call it by that name |
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SW_v03#10 p.007-009 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Differences in human capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU1202 |
Words spoken at E.J. Rosenberg's Unity Meeting, 1911-09-08 |
270 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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Praise be to God, that such a meeting of purity and steadfastness is being held in London. |
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AIL.044 |
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Call to action; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Manifestation of God as educator; Moses; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0314 |
Words spoken at Haifa pilgrim house, 1920-10-27 |
720 |
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Yes, I eat it in order that I may be your partner. In the same way, in the world of the Kingdom |
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PN_1920_heh_haifa p059 |
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Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of obligatory prayer; Manifestation of God as educator; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Rejection, opposition and persecution |
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| ABU1111 |
Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-15 |
290 |
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The remaining eight should elect one... The Blessed Beauty says that if two persons have differences both are wrong. |
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PN_1920 p043, PN_1920 p096, PN_1920 p110, PN_1920_heh_haifa p077 |
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Elections; House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Review of publications; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU0932 |
Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1914-12-08 |
330 |
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Once upon a time there was a merchant in the city of Balsora |
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DAS.1914-12-08, SW_v13#06 p.152x, STAB#007 |
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Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU0978 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1914-02-12 |
320 |
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The air here at Mount Carmel is fragrant and the earth is sweet... Syria is a most wonderful country. It is a world in miniature. |
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DAS.1914-02-12, SW_v14#05 p.148 |
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Mount Carmel |
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| ABU1232 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1914-02-12 |
260 |
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The Bible and the Holy Books of other religions must always be studied and be read in the Bahá'í meetings. Their study will widen the circle of one's information |
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DAS.1914-02-12 |
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Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Importance of reading the Sacred Writings; Methods of teaching the Cause; Review of publications; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU1549 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1914-07-23 |
200 |
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For the time being the proposed delegates to such a Conference must lay aside the discussion of dogmas and Apostles Creeds... If the churches are anxious to win the souls back to Christ they must interpret these 'seven great mysteries' of Christianity according to science and reason |
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DAS.1914-07-23 |
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Christian doctrine and practice; Harmony of science and religion; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Unity in diversity |
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| ABU1864 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1914-07-23 |
160 |
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Having then realized how these holy, spiritual, luminous Manifestations sacrificed their lives, teaching us with deeds and not words... then if we have one grain of loyalty how can we stand by idle |
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DAS.1914-07-23 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU0637 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-04 |
450 |
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In the books of Divine Philosophy, the term light is frequently mentioned. Some religious leaders still teach today that by light is meant the accidental phenomenal radiation from the sun |
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PN_1919 p005 |
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Idolatry; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Transcendence; unknowability of God |
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| ABU0063 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-06 |
560 |
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When the mujtahids and Nasiri'd-Din Shah sent Shaykh 'Abdu'l-Husayn to 'Iraq, and he began agitating against the Blessed Perfection |
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BKOG.143-144x, STAB#078 |
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Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution |
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| ABU0011 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-07 |
2260 |
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BKOG.057-059x |
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Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU2679 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1920-09-05 |
80 |
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I hope the health of the friends is good.... His Holiness Christ was once eating grapes. He said, 'I will not eat grapes again until I eat them anew with you in the Kingdom |
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SW_v11#16 p.270, PN_1920 p031, PN_1920 p055, PN_1920 p091, PN_1920_heh p013, PN_1920_heh_haifa p020, IHP.118, BLO_PN#046 |
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Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God |
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| ABU0511 |
Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1920-11-04 |
530 |
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Not one among the former religions, such as the Jews, spoke a word of praise concerning His Holiness Christ or concerning His Holiness Muhammad. |
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PN_1920_heh p010, PN_1920_heh_haifa p067 |
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Newspapers and the media; publications; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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| ABU0540 |
Words spoken at Plaza Hotel in Chicago, 1912-05-02 |
510 |
Promulgation of Universal Peace, The |
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In this Cause consultation is of vital importance, but spiritual conference and not the mere voicing |
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PUP#031 (p.072-073), SW_v03#04 p.011-012, STAB#060 |
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Consultation; Parliaments; constitutional government; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity in diversity |
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| ABU2131 |
Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-24 |
120 |
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When a person desires to destroy his house to build a new one on its site, first of all he must make the plan ready, then the bricks |
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DAS.1913-02-24 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Unity; oneness of humanity |
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| ABU1954 |
Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-01-04 |
150 |
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In this gathering, all the friends are assembled together in the utmost freedom, happiness and majesty. |
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SW_v13#09 p.220-221 |
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Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies |
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| ABU0724 |
Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-09-05 |
410 |
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Do you like it here? Do you like the view here? ... This truth is that this place has a spiritual atmosphere... His Holiness Elijah was once in a cave near here. |
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SW_v11#16 p.269-270, PN_1920 p030, PN_1920 p054, PN_1920 p090, PN_1920_heh p012, PN_1920_heh_haifa p013, STAB#053 |
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Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Shrines and Holy places; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world |
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| ABU1654 |
Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-09-05 |
190 |
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It is well to worship in any place where the thought is turned to God. Whether the place is home, church, or mosque |
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SW_v11#16 p.268-269, PN_1920 p031, PN_1920 p091 |
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Christ; Christianity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU0453 |
Words spoken at the Shrine of the Bab in Mar 1910 |
580 |
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O my daughter, you ask so many things, that His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh could instruct you for many days and weeks!... The Lord God pleased to give the human being three great mysteries |
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MSBH10.188-190 |
SDW v13#02 p.017-018, BLO_PN#047 |
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Free will and predestination; fate; Justice and wrath of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul is the essential reality of man |
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| ABU0525 |
Words spoken ca. 1900 |
520 |
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We had these flower last year and today we see the same. We are in the habit of saying these flowers are the return |
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PN_1900_heh p059 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Rejection of Muhammad; Return of the Manifestations of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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| ABU0200 |
Words spoken ca. 1910 |
910 |
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Die "Heilige Vollkommenheit Bahá'u'lláh" hat in den Tagen ihrer Leiblichkeit (d. h. bei seinen Lebzeiten) verordnet, daß das Heilige Buch des Rechtes und des Gesetzes |
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SDW v11#02 p.018-020 |
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Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; House of Justice; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of obligatory prayer; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings |
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| ABU1933 |
Words spoken ca. 1912-04-25 in Washington |
150 |
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The difference between animal and man is this, that the animal cannot comprehend the teachings of God.... The teachings say first to investigate reality |
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BSTW#336d |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Man's distinction from the animal; Suffering; rejection of Christ |
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| ABU0813 |
Words spoken ca. 1915 in Abu Sinan |
370 |
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One day, whilst at Kazimayn, through which He passed on his first journey to Karbila and Baghdad, Jamal-i-Mubarak was appealed to by a young man, 'Abdu'l-Vahhab |
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CHH.196-197, BLO_PN#022, STAB#035 |
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU2075 |
Words spoken ca. Dec. 1911 in London |
130 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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The Universal Races Congress was good, for it was intended for the furtherance and progress of unity |
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AIL.059, SW_v02#19 p.006-007, STAB#024 |
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Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language |
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| ABU1581 |
Words spoken in 1912 |
200 |
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The Mashrak-el-Azkar will be like a beautiful bouquet. The central lofty edifice will have nine sides |
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SW_v05#05 p.067 |
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House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief |
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| ABU1058 |
Words spoken in 1912 in the United States |
300 |
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I wish to train you until you have no other thought, no other motive, no other wish than service |
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SW_v04#06 p.104, STAB#107 |
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Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach |
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| ABU1059 |
Words spoken in 1912 in the United States |
300 |
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You must become impervious to criticism, unconscious of attack and abuse, nay, rather welcoming persecution |
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SW_v04#06 p.104-105, STAB#105 |
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Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment |
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| ABU1113 |
Words spoken in Oct. 1911 in London to Mrs. Enthoven |
290 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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Abdu'l-Bahá sent his greetings to all, begging all to go on acquiring strength in their belief and courage… Let the light of truth and honesty shine in your faces |
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AIL.124, SW_v08#02 p.026x |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Praise of Western values; culture; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life |
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| ABU1522 |
Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London |
210 |
Abdu'l-Bahá in London |
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The real teaching of Buddha is the same as the teaching of Jesus Christ |
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AIL.063, STAB#055 |
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Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Stories; anecdotes; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures |
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| ABU2477 |
Words spoken on 1900-10-07 |
90 |
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There is no such thing as 'vicarious atonement' as held and taught by theologians and churches. |
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BSTW#276j |
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Christian doctrine and practice; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Goodly deeds; actions; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light |
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| ABU0476 |
Words spoken on 1910-05-10 |
560 |
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The English king, with his pomp and grandeur, used to address the sun and say |
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SW_v01#08 p.003-005 |
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity in diversity |
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| ABU1203 |
Words spoken on 1911-10-20 in Paris |
270 |
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The sun shines upon the earth, giving light and warmth to all creatures. The Sun of Truth also shines |
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SW_v02#16 p.004-005, PN_1911 p018 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion |
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| ABU0728 |
Words spoken on 1912-12-17 in London |
410 |
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God willing! If I go to America another time I will go differently; but it is very difficult |
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DAS.1912-12-17, SW_v03#19 p.003-004 |
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Praise of Western values; culture; Review of publications; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha |
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| ABU2308 |
Words spoken on 1913-07-04 in Port Said |
110 |
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It is related that an aged and decrepit man became the guest of his holiness Abraham |
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DAS.1913-07-04, SW_v08#12 p.143, ABIE.025, BLO_PN#007, STAB#051 |
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Idolatry; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU2039 |
Words spoken on 1913-07-07 in Port Said |
130 |
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the Cause has many enemies! The Baha'is must be very happy. The priests and the Ulemas, the Rabbis and the Mobeds are attacking the Cause |
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DAS.1913-07-07, ABIE.032, BLO_PN#007 |
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Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution |
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| ABU1591 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-05 in Ramleh |
200 |
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It is said that at one time a king went out traveling incognito. He put on an humble suit of clothes |
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DAS.1913-08-05, SW_v09#18 p.211-212, ABIE.161, BLO_PN#007, STAB#146 |
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Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU2099 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-08 in Ramleh |
130 |
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When we left Bagdad, a Darvish came to me and begged to be a member of the party. I told him the trip would be most difficult. |
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DAS.1913-08-08, ABIE.169, BLO_PN#007, STAB#084 |
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Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU2737 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-13 in Ramleh |
70 |
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When we were in in Bagdad, there was a very prominent man who used to come often to see Bahá'u'lláh. He sat in His Presence with the greatest respect, and listened to the utterances |
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DAS.1913-08-13, ABIE.184, BLO_PN#007, STAB#083 |
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Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU0611 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-22 in Ramleh |
470 |
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In Adrianople, vis-à-vis of our house, there was a café. Here sat every day a retired officer from the Turkish Army belonging to the Baktashi's sect. |
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DAS.1913-08-22, ABIE.220, BLO_PN#007, STAB#002 |
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Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude |
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| ABU1292 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-22 in Ramleh |
250 |
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There was another Baktashi who, in his younger days, was an officer in the Turkish government. This man became very sick, and the members of his family had summoned a Mullah to his bed. |
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DAS.1913-08-22, ABIE.218, BLO_PN#007, STAB#124 |
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Empty learning; false spirituality; Prayer for forgiveness; Religious rituals minimized or eliminated; Servitude; submission to God; repentance |
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| ABU1352 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-22 in Ramleh |
240 |
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When we were living in Adrianople there was a Baktashi who lived close by us. Professionally he was a wood-chopper, socially he was a wit. |
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DAS.1913-08-22, ABIE.217, BLO_PN#007, STAB#033 |
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Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Work as worship |
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| ABU1204 |
Words spoken on 1913-08-25 in Ramleh |
270 |
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While I was in Adrianople Khorsheed Pasha the Vali asked me one day about the future possibilities of the country... During the war against a foreign nation one of the soldiers was stricken with a severe sickness. |
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DAS.1913-08-25, SW_v09#18 p.206, ABIE.239, BLO_PN#007, STAB#152 |
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Relationship between government and people; Stories; anecdotes |
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| ABU1882 |
Words spoken on 1913-09-02 in Ramleh |
160 |
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Once there was a theologian who took a sea trip. While he was walking on the deck and watching the calm sea... By these remarks I do not mean that religious study must be entirely neglected |
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DAS.1913-09-02, SW_v09#18 p.210x, ABIE.269x, BLO_PN#007, STAB#154 |
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Empty learning; false spirituality; Humor; jokes |
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| ABU2191 |
Words spoken on 1913-10-23 in Ramleh |
120 |
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Once there was a man who had a negro servant. His name was Kafour. Having decided to make a journey |
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DAS.1913-10-23, SW_v09#18 p.209-210, STAB#008 |
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Humor; jokes |
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