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Tag: "Humility"

tag name: Humility type: Miscellaneous; Virtues
web link: bahai-library.com/tags/Humility
related tags: - Virtues and spiritual qualities
referring tags: Judgmentalism; Powerlessness; Pride, arrogance, egoism and selfishness; Ranks, stations and functions
Inventory subject: Humility; meekness; lowliness
notes:

"... I bear witness at this moment, O my God, to my helplessness and Thy sovereignty, my feebleness and Thy power. I know not that which profiteth me or harmeth me; Thou art, verily, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. Do Thou decree for me, O Lord, my God, and my Master, that which will make me feel content with Thine eternal decree and will prosper me in every world of Thine. Thou art in truth the Gracious, the Bountiful..."

– Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í Prayers

references: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humility; bahaiquotes.com/subject/humility; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Humility; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Humble

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  1. 2025-05. Role of Religions and Faith-Based Actors in Advancing Spiritual and Material Prosperity on the Continent of Africa, The. Bahá'í International Community. — Religious and interfaith actors in Africa can unite diverse communities, inspire collective action, ...
  2. 2025-04-21. New Institution of Learning, A: The Training Institute. Bahá'í World. — The Baha’i training institute builds capacity for individual and community transformation through ...
  3. 2025-04-21. Global Community, A. Bahá'í World. — The global Baha’i community advances unity, social transformation, and spiritual principles throug...
  4. 2022. Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration. Todd Lawson. — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i...
  5. 2020-04-10. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi. Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. . — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the...
  6. 2019-09. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán. Nader Saiedi. — Explores the Persian Bayan's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into...
  7. 2019. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School. Nader Saiedi. — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;...
  8. 2018. Bahá'u'lláh and Peace: A Series of Four Talks. Nader Saiedi. — Talks at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center in California on four areas within the context of Baha'u'l...
  9. 2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola...
  10. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives.
  11. 2003. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts. WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. — Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions.
  12. 1996. Passing Comments on the Long Obligatory Prayer of Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bill Washington. — An exploration of the Long Obligatory Prayer, examining the purpose of prayer, spiritual detachment,...
  13. 1978-03-27. Ranks and Functions in the Bahá'í Cause. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the relationships between administrative institutions; Different ranks of and interactive ...
  14. 1976-04-21. Some Themes and Images in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. — Exploring the relationship between the Creative Word, particularly its expression in language, and t...
  15. 1939. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith. George Townshend. — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t...
  16. 1915-06-24. 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Holy Land answers questions of Dr. Edward C. Getsinger in 1915. Edward C. Getsinger, comp. — The importance of humility, spiritual guidance, unity, and self-sacrifice over rigid adherence to la...
  17. 1915. Meeting a Prophet. Archie Bell. — Book chapter containing three interviews with 'Abdu'l-Baha at the Sea of Galilee.
 
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