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| AB00004
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Madaniyyih (The Secret of Divine Civilization)
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20800
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Persian
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Secret of Divine Civilization
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Secret of Divine Civilization (book)
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Treatise addressed anonymously to the entire Persian nation, outlining both the secular and the religious bases of true civilization. Identified by Shoghi Effendi as Abdu'l-Baha's "outstanding contribution to the future reorganization of the world." Presents a defense of Western-style modernization in the face of opposition to the Shah's reforms. Explores the qualities of the spiritually learned through the lens of an Islamic tradition that the learned "must guard himself, defend his faith, oppose his passions and obey the commandments of his Lord". Presents the essential outlines of the Lesser Peace. Argues that religion is the greatest instrument for achieving true civilization, but warns that it can be diverted to the wrong ends. Rejects the possibility of a secular morality based on an "innate sense of human dignity", since "self-love is kneaded into the very clay of man". Issues a call for education reform, borrowing from other cultures as necessary, to restore the ancient glory of Persia.
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Bribery and corruption; Call to action; Christ; Christianity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and wrath of God; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Muhammad; Islam; Parliaments; constitutional government; Past, present and future of Iran; Power of the mind over nature; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Universal education; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace
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| AB00808
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440
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Persian
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Agriculture; Excellence; distinction; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Non-participation in politics; Promotion of commerce and industry; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
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| AB00968
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400
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East and West; communication between East and West; Education of children; moral education; Promotion of commerce and industry; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity of governments; political unity
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| AB01883
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290
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Call to action; East and West; communication between East and West; Importance of community building; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Promotion of commerce and industry; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world
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| AB01920
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280
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Persian
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Justice and wrath of God; Promotion of commerce and industry
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| AB06412
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130
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Persian
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Agriculture; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Newspapers and the media; publications; Promotion of commerce and industry
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| AB06630
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120
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Persian
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Translation List
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Non-participation in politics; Promotion of commerce and industry
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| AB09117
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90
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Promotion of commerce and industry
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| AB10593
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60
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Persian
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East and West; communication between East and West; Prayer for governments and rulers; Promotion of commerce and industry; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity of governments; political unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| AB11407
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30
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Persian
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Personal instructions; Promotion of commerce and industry
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| AB11815
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390
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Persian
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Parliaments; constitutional government; Past, present and future of Iran; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Relationship between government and people; Status of kings; future of monarchy
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| AB12023
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280
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Social Action
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Conduct in finance and business; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Promotion of commerce and industry
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| ABU0644
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Words spoken in Feb. 1918
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450
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Bahá'í Scriptures
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| ABU1386
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Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-21
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230
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Promotion of commerce and industry; Unity of governments; political unity; Universality of the Cause; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace
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| ABU3257
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40
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Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Universal education
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| ABU3427
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30
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Agriculture; Conduct in finance and business; Promotion of commerce and industry; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Work as worship
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| BH01033
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810
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mixed
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Praise and encouragement; Promotion of commerce and industry; War and peace; Wisdom [hikmat]
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