all items by Abdu'l-Bahá, details

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Oneness; unity of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity

از امریکا میایم نه ماه در صفحات امریکا بودم بهر شهری رفتم در کنائس و مجامع

I have come from America. For nine months, I visited the various places of America

BDA2.039

MHMD2.045-046

ABU0728

Words spoken on 1912-12-17 in London

410

God willing! If I go to America another time I will go differently; but it is very difficult

DAS.1912-12-17, SW_v03#19 p.003-004

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

ABU0727

Words to Mirza Lotfullah, spoken on 1914-01-23

410

Now that thou hast decided to live in Aleppo, thou must act, speak and conduct thyself

DAS.1914-01-23, SW_v07#17 p.168-169

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Cleanliness and refinement; Goodly deeds; actions; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0726

Address to Women's Freedom League, Essex Hall in London, 1913-01-02

410

Humanity is like a bird with its two wings -- the one is male, the other female.... According to the spirit of this age, women must advance... "You can kill me as son as you like but you cannot stop the emancipation of women."

COMP_WOMENP#086x

BRL_WOMEN#086x, COC#2177x, DWN_v5#05 p.008-009x, BNE.147-149

Equality of men and women; Martyrs and martyrdom; Role and station of women; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]

ABU0725

410

All that has been created is for man who is at the apex of creation and who must be thankful

SW_v08#06 p.063, ADP.134-136

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Monasticism; asceticism; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0724

Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-09-05

410

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.

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

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Shrines and Holy places; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0723

Words spoken in 1917

410

Why didst thou not tell me about these wonderful things when we were travelling in America?

SW_v10#10 p.202-203

Creation of the world; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Power; influence of a single soul in teaching the Cause; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0722

Words spoken on 1914-05-23 in Tiberias

410

Life, life--let us have more life! Let us have the life of the spirit, a life which is a collective center of the beneficial forces

DAS.1914-05-23, SW_v07#18 p.179-180

Equality of men and women; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Priestcraft; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0721

Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1912-04-15

410

Titanic (ship)

A great steamship has been lost at sea. Today newspaper accounts of the Titanic

SW_v04#12 p.210

Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0720

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-27

410

Convey to the attendants in that Friday evening meeting my love and extend to them my longing. See what has happened to this world.... You must all do your best to increase love among the friends

SW_v10#17 p.315x, PN_1919 p014, PN_1919 p194, LAT.143-145

Christ; Christianity; John the Baptist; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Predictions and prophecies

ABU0719

Words spoken in Jun. 1906

410

See how Mirza Muhammad Ali has said that 'Aqa [‘Abdu'l-Bahá] has abolished and effaced the Cause of God!' By the life of God

PN_1906 p042, SUR.246-247, BLO_PN#001

Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0718

Words to E.C. Getsinger, spoken on 1900-10-04

410

All the Prophets have failed to ever say 'The Day has come' but said, 'The Day will come.' They all describe this Day of God.

PN_1900 p042

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0717

Words to Fugeta et al, spoken on 1920-01-12

410

The owner of this house was a native of Beirut. He himself used to live here. When the government gave permission for us to leave the barracks we wanted to rent a house.

PN_1919 p081

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness

ABU0716

Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-12

410

You must have no fear in going to Persia…. When you breathe forth the breath of the Holy Spirit from your hearts into the world... When we consider the realm of existence, we discover a great motive factor

SW_v08#08 p.103x, PN_1909B p051, PN_1909C p023, PN_1909E p038, PN_unsorted p157

Development of capacity and readiness; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0715

Instructions to Mrs. Thornburg Cropper ca. 1900

410

All prophets are messengers from God and all ways lead to Him and all have borne fruit. The great gift is unselfishness, and the loving wish to help others will guide us.

PN_1900 p007, BSTW#142

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0714

Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23

410

In America, praise be to God, the Cause has become famous and well-known. In most of the cities believers are to be found... If one should wholly abstain from meat and be contented with vegetables, it would be much better.

PN_1909 p089

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Words vs deeds

ABU0713

Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1909-07-11

410

Tonight is a beautiful night because, Praise be to God, the believers of America and Persia are joined here at one table. This is one of the great fruits of the Word of God.

PN_1909 p021, PN_1909 p057, PN_1909C p111, DJT.108-110, BLO_PN#027

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; East and West; communication between East and West; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Rejection, opposition and persecution; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0712

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08

410

Divine favor, like the sun, appears from different dawning places. In the early days, the prophets were the dawning places of the divine benedictions.

PN_1904 p010, PN_1904 p045, TTAW.013-015, BLO_PN#102

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0711

Words to a Persian tailor, spoken on 1913-03-23

410

There are some people who study for dress, work for dress, live for dress, walk for dress, eat for dress, in brief their lives are spent for the dress, the clothes, the style, fashion and mode.

DAS.1913-03-23

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Eulogies; reminiscences; Humor; jokes; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0710

Words spoken on 1914-07-11

410

I greatly hope the students are enjoying their vacation on the slope of Mount Carmel. The surrounding country is most entrancing, the sweeping panorama of land and sea

DAS.1914-07-11

Development of capacity and readiness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0709

Words spoken ca. 1900

410

In the Koran the following verse is revealed by God: 'Oh Mahomet no power save that of God...' There are two kinds of love...

PN_1900_heh p072

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; One universal law; attractive power of love; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

ABU0708

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

410

Persian

واقعا اگر در ادوار سابق از برای نفوس شکی و ریبی و شبهه ئی بود از این بود

Verily, if in the bygone ages there lingered any doubt, uncertainty or misgiving in the hearts of men, it was for this reason [3.5s]

KHH2.287-290

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Prophecy and fulfillment; Words vs deeds

ABU0707

Words spoken on 1913-05-22 in Paris

410

Persian

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

میگویند مقصود انبیا از ادعا ریاست و حکومت بوده با آنکه اساس امر الله ادعای مظاهر

Such people say that the goal of the prophets has been to claim a position of earthly sovereignty and leadership for themselves

BDA2.312-313

MHMD2.413-414

ABU0706

The Two Natures in Man: Words spoken on 1911-11-01 in Paris

410

mixed

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

شنیده ام امروز در پاریس عید است عید جمیع قدیسین چرا این ها را شماها قدیس

Today is a day of rejoicing in Paris! They are celebrating the Festival of 'All Saints'. Why do you think that these people were called 'Saints'?

KHAB.113 (123), KHTB1.097

PT#18 p.055

ABU0705

The Eighth Principle—Universal Peace: Words spoken on 1911-11-29 in Paris

410

Persian

Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

از جمله أوامر حضرت بهاء الله اینست که باید جمیع ملت

A Supreme Tribunal shall be established by the peoples and Governments of every nation, composed of members elected from each country and Government.

KHTB1.233, KHTP.175

LOG#1076x, PT#48 p.161

ABU0704

Words spoken on 1913-01-05 in London

410

Persian

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love of God; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

احوالم خوب نبود محض خاطر شما بیرون آمدم ... بیانات من مثل تخم پاکی باشد که در اراضی طیبه کشته میشود

I was not feeling well; I have come outside purely for your sake. And yet, tomorrow I must go to Edinburgh

BDA2.059

MHMD2.071-073

ABU0703

Words to Mr. Reed, spoken on 1912-10-08

420

Bahá’u’lláh has closed the door to the introduction of these superstitions and imitations, because He has revealed a book

ECN.632+666+1025

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Encouragement of individual understanding; interpretation; House of Justice; Importance of authoritative interpretation; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Saint Peter and Saint Paul

ABU0702

Address at Nineteen-day Feast, home of Mrs Robinson in London, 1912-12-29

820

These delegates who have gathered in the Peace Conference are like merchants. Each strives to compete for victory with his rival…. The Nineteen Day Feast was inaugurated by the Báb and ratified by Bahá'u'lláh, in His holy Book, the Akdas

BDA2.049n

COC#0934, DAS.1912-12-30n, BNEW#33 pp.1-2 Jul 1929, BSTW#032x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0701

Address to the Baha'is at Dyer home in Washington, 1912-04-24

420

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

A meeting such as this seems like a beautiful cluster of precious jewels -- pearls, rubies, diamonds, sapphires

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

PUP#023 (p.056-057), SW_v03#03 p.021-022, SW_v19#03 p.089

MHMD1.057

ABU0700

Words spoken on 1914-02-24

420

Wealth becomes the cause of heedlessness to many souls with the exception

DAS.1914-02-24, SW_v08#02 p.019-020

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty

ABU0699

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-25

420

The method of Bahá'u'lláh will be enforced and the House of Justice will not presume to change it. The purpose of Bahá'u'lláh's arrangement is that man is not to be interfered with in the leaving of his property.

PN_1919 p186, LAT.129-131

Law of inheritance

ABU0698

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-10-25

420

The gathering of the friends is like a magnet... There are mines in the sea as there are mines on the earth. The waves come and the salt is melted

PN_1920 p035, PN_1920_heh_haifa p045, PN_1920_heh_haifa p054

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0697

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-02

420

Here we do not have much talking, but there [in America) they speak so much that nobody can follow what they say.

PN_1919 p062

Critique of Western values; culture; Law of divorce; Laws of marriage and dowry; Marriage as means of spiritual progress

ABU0696

Pilgrim notes of Anton Haddad, Jan. 1900

420

Disagreement among the believers is likened unto the clouds... You are a small army and very few in number in comparison with those around you.

PN_1900 p072

Contention and conflict; Growth of the Cause; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity of thought and belief

ABU0695

Words to some young Bahá'í women, spoken on 1912-10-17

420

Be seated! How are you? We have been for a walk. San Francisco is a good city. San Francisco is a good garden, fresh and verdant.

MAB.059-061

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]; Work as worship

ABU0694

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-23

420

In any sort of business, both spiritual and material, the success thereof depends upon the capacity of those attending to it.

PN_1900 p018, PN_1900 p119, BSTW#169b

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Differences in human capacity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0693

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21

420

In one of the American cities I was invited by the Jews to speak. As they had strong enmity, it was now the time to prove the validity of Christ.

PN_1919 p162, LAT.083-085

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0692

Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-05

420

The other day we touched upon the subject concerning the object of the appearance of the Prophets. For what purpose did God send Moses?

DAS.1913-11-05

Limits of the intellect; Manifestation of God as educator; Moses; Power of the Manifestation of God; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0691

Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-19

420

In the world of creation there is one nature common to all things. When we study their nature, we perceive that they are either essentially as light or darkness

DWN_v5#07-8 p.001-002x, PN_1901 p073, BLO_PN#109

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0690

Words spoken at Sanderson home in Paris, 1911-10-15

420

Persian

عالم وجود مثل هیکل انسان است قوای مادیه مانند

The world of existence can be compared to the human body, and the forces of nature are like the limbs and organs of that body

KHF.041, KHAB.073 (083), KHTB1.043, KHTP.025

ABS#14

Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Soul; spirit after death; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0689

Public address given on 1912-07-23

420

Love of God; Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wealth inequality and its moderation

The Baha'is must not engage in political movements which lead to sedition. They must interest themselves in movements which conduce to law and order… Strive, therefore, to create love in the hearts

PUP#084 (p.238-239), SW_v04#07 p.122, SW_v07#15 p.148

A. Youssefi

ABU0688

Words spoken on 1910-11-24

420

Persian

ایران در هر صورت خوب میشود فلاح و نجاح ایران مقرر است

In all circumstances, Iran shall prosper; verily, the success and triumph of Iran is foreordained [3.5s]

MSBH4.239-241

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies

ABU0687

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

430

In this day of dispensation asceticism is of the spiritual type, for spiritual asceticism is right

SW_v08#05 p.060-061, PN_1909F p058, AKL.006-007

Monasticism; asceticism; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition

ABU0686

Words to Mrs Stannard

430

Consecrate all thy time to the service of the Kingdom of God and the propagation of its principles

DAS.1913-10-29, SW_v05#01 p.005-006, SW_v07#11 p.104-106

Call to action; Human reality created in the image of God; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0685

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-02

430

No. That gives the wrong idea. In the Cause of Baha'u'llah there is the House of Justice. Political affairs are not explicitly settled in the Tablets

SW_v13#12 p.325x, PN_1919 p060, PN_1920 p003, PN_1920 p012x, PN_1920 p022

Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; House of Justice; Law of obligatory prayer; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

ABU0684

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-27

430

Amongst the believers of God there must exist the utmost cooperation, equality and the solidarity of rights. Through their deeds and lives

DAS.1915-04-27

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0683

Words to Emogene Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-24

170

I have suffered so much here, if you suffer a little there will be no harm, for then we will be partners…. There are many collective forces in the world of existence

PN_1920_heh_haifa p036

Love of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0682

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-28

430

Tonight the weather is very cool. It conduces one to sleep. Sleep is one of the greatest gifts of God... The gift is not noticed as long as it exists but when it disappears

DAS.1914-12-28

Stories; anecdotes; Things are known by their opposites

ABU0681

Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07

430

It is a certain fact, absolutely established, that people whether righteous or wicked, the people of light or darkness

PN_unsorted p051, BLO_PN#070

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Higher encompasses the lower; Life and death; Soul; spirit after death; The concourse on high

ABU0680

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-04

430

Yesterday was very pleasant with Arthur... Jerusalem is Jerusalem, but the real Jerusalem is spiritual

PN_1920_heh_haifa p065

Critique of Western values; culture; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0679

The Cruel Indifference of People towards the Suffering of Foreign Races: Words spoken on 1911-11-24 in Paris

430

Persian

Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

میگویند یک ترن در رود سن افتاده بیست و پنج نفر غرق شده و امروز در پارلمان

I have just been told that there has been a terrible accident in this country. A train has fallen into the river and at least twenty people have been killed.

BRL_DAK#1241, KHAB.197 (207), KHTB1.204, KHTP.152

PT#37 p.115, SW_v07#11 p.106-107, SW_v16#08 p.616, ABS#13

ABU0678

Address to the friends at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-03-08

430

Persian

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Mystical themes; Personal instructions; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Youth and pre-ministry of Abdu'l-Baha

من خیلی میخواهم با شماها صحبت بدارم لکن صحتم مساعد نیست دعا کنید صحت تامه ای حاصل شود

I wish very much to speak with you all, but I am not feeling well… I have been travelling for two years and a half. Nowhere was I ill except here.

BDA2.172-173

DAS.1913-03-08x, MHMD2.217-218, ABCC.012x, STAB#092x

ABU0677

Words spoken at hotel in Denver, 1912-09-25

430

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

دیدید چه آتشی بقلوب زدم انسان باید اول خود مسرور و منجذب باشد تا تواند

Did you see what a fire was set aglow in the hearts?... I have come to your city and found tall buildings and advancement in material civilization... Man must take flight from the cage of the body... The Persian friends travel mostly on foot.

BDA1.270.01

MHMD1.288-290, STAB#032

ABU0676

Public address given on 1912-04-16

430

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

خوب مجلسی است قوای مادیه نمیتواند این گونه نفوس را

Souls from the East and from the West have been brought to this spot... Christ appeared in this world nineteen hundred years ago

KHF.192, KHAB.244 (255), KHTB2.027, NJB_v04#10 p.001, BDA1.036n

PUP#008 (p.018-020), SW_v03#10 p.006-007, BSTW#209

Christ; Christianity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity

MHMD1.045

ABU0675

Words spoken on 1916-07-13 in Haifa

430

Persian

این کتاب [مفاوضات] از برای غربیان نوشته شده نه از برای علماء. از برای علماء فرائد خوب است. این کتاب از برای فرنگیها نوشته شده

This Book [Some Answered Questions] hath been written for the peoples of the West, and not for the divines [of the East]. For the divines, the Fara'id is most fitting. This Book hath been penned for those of European lands [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-07-13

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; East and West; communication between East and West; Empty learning; false spirituality; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Relativity of religious truth; Universality of the Cause

ABU0674

Words spoken on 1914-06-29 in Haifa

430

Today, the friends of God are the illuminated candles of the world of humanity

SW_v09#11 p.130

Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0673

Words to Mr Briggs, spoken on 1914-03-09

440

The humane principles of Bahá'u'lláh have enlightened the East. They have laid waste to the foundation of prejudices.

DAS.1914-03-09

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Oneness; unity of religion; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause

ABU0672

Conversation with Shaykh Muhammad at House of Abbud in Akka, 1915-02-27

440

Didst thou not hear that I went to America? France in comparison to America is very near...

DAS.1915-02-27

Accounts of dreams and visions; Humor; jokes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0671

Words to MacNutts et al around Jan. 1905

440

There is something especially I wish to make you sure of…. Until real firmness is established among the believers in New York, individually and together, there will be no result.

PN_1905 p015

Consolation and comfort; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Mary Magdalene; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0670

Words to Baha'is from Seattle and Portland, spoken on 1912-10-17

440

I am exceedingly happy to see you. Your faith is as the faith of Peter when His Holiness Christ addressed him thus

MAB.061-063, ECN.736

Hospitality; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0669

Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

440

At the table you must remember the American friends and be thoughtful of them for they are in a state of utmost longing.

AHF.025-027

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Harmony of science and religion; Importance of community building; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU0668

Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-04-18

440

But such a representation should be complete, and taken from its inception to its consummation.... For example: His baptism

DJT.263-265, BLO_PN#027

Literal interpretation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0667

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08

440

All things were created for man, and man for God. Man is distinguished from all other creations. This is a special problem. There are three general classes of creations

SW_v07#18 p.180-181x, PN_1904 p008, PN_1904 p042, TTAW.010-013, BLO_PN#102

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Man's distinction from the animal; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The mind's power of discovery; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0666

Address to the children at Plaza Hotel in Chicago, 1912-05-05

440

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

شماها بفرموده حضرت مسیح اطفال ملکوتید و بفرمایش حضرت بهاءالله شمعهای عالم انسانی

You are the children of whom His Holiness Christ has said, you are the denizens of the Kingdom

KHTB2.057, NJB_v11#15 p.263, BDA1.071.09

PUP#039 (p.091-093), SW_v03#04 p.022, SW_v03#07 p.006-007, SW_v08#09 p.112-114, SW_v09#08 p.095, SW_v19#04 p.114-115, MHMD1.080-081

MANA (1), MANA (2)

Education of children; moral education; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0665

The Perfect Human Sentiments and Virtues: Words spoken on 1911-11-23 in Paris

440

Persian

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Human reality created in the image of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

شما باید بسیار مسرور باشید و شکر کنید که در چنین

You should all be very happy and thankful to God for the great privilege that is yours. This is purely a spiritual meeting!

AVK4.478.08x, KHAB.195 (205), KHTB1.201

PT#36 p.113

ABU0664

Words spoken in 1916 in Haifa

440

Persian

در سویس راه میرفتیم بسمت هتلی که بالای کوه ساخته‌اند یکدفعه نگاه کردم دیدم هیکل غریبی با کلاه فرنگی

In Switzerland did we traverse the path toward the hotel that had been erected upon the mountain, when suddenly I beheld a strange figure wearing a European hat [3.5s]

NNY.231-233x

Impossibility of true worship of God; Predictions and prophecies

ABU0663

Words spoken on 1915-07-15 in Haifa

440

Persian

در اروپا بمناسبتی ذکر می کردم که آنچه را جمیع ناس نهایت آمال و آرزویشان است و دستشان بآن نمی رسد

While I was in Europe, on a certain occasion, I made mention that whatsoever all souls hold as their highest hopes and aspirations, yet their hands fail to attain thereunto [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-15

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; The animal kingdom

ABU0662

Words spoken on 1915-09-22 in Haifa

440

Persian

خوبی جسمانی چه ثمر دارد. اگر در خدمت امرالله و تذکر و تنبه بگذرد صحت اهمیت دارد والا اگر این نباشد چه اهمیت دارد

Of what benefit is physical wellbeing? Should health be expended in service to God's Cause and in remembrance and vigilance, then verily it is of consequence; otherwise, if this be not so, of what import is it? [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-22

Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Love of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0661

Words spoken on 1915-03-01 in Abu Sinan

440

Persian

خدا چه تعلقی ما بین ما و آنها انداخته که از جان و دل ... تقوی ام الفضائل و عدم تقوی ام الرذائل است در عکا شخصی بود

Consider what an immense love and devotion... Piety is the mother of all goodly characters, and its absence is the mother of all evil

KHH1.183-185 (1.256-260)

KHHE.268-271, BSR_v13 p.093, STAB#016, STAB#150

Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0660

Good Ideas Must Be Carried into Action: Words spoken on 1911-11-08 in Paris

440

Persian

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds

جمیع ملل عالم از حیثیت اقوال کاملند جمیع ذکر میکنند که محب خیرند جمیع میگویند صدق

All over the world one hears beautiful sayings extolled and noble precepts admired. All men say they love what is good… Strive, that your actions day by day may be beautiful prayers

BRL_DAK#1228, AMK.246-247, DWNP_v6#05 p.002, KHF.284, KHAB.137 (148), KHTB1.127, KHTP.086, NJB_v02#14-16 p.018

PT#26 p.076

Gonçalo & Nabil, J. Crone

ABU0659

Words spoken on 1912-10-19 in Los Angeles

440

The Blessed Beauty appeared in Persia, in Teheran. He was in the utmost of ease

SW_v07#04 p.032

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Call to action; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0658

Words spoken ca. 1914

440

Persian

امروز در احوال بعضی از نفوس سیر میکردم که دهقان آسمانی آمد و اراضی را از خس و خاشاک پاک کرد

Today I was pondering the deeds of certain people. The heavenly Farmer comes and clears the earth of deadwood and debris. The divine Cultivator withstands every grievous trial

YHA1.109-110 (1.224), NJB_v05#14 p.004, KHH1.293-294 (1.408-410)

KHHE.423-425

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

ABU0657

Words spoken on 1912-10-10 in San Francisco

450

I have received a letter from the friends in Persia, who send greetings to you. They long to see you, and their greatest desire is for the day to come

ECN.114

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Limits of the intellect; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace

ABU0656

Words spoken at Salvation Army Shelter in London, 1912-12-25

450

I feel tonight great joy and happiness to be in this place, because my meetings and callings

SW_v03#18 p.008-009

Consolation and comfort; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Suffering and imprisonment; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0655

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris , 1913-01-30

450

One of the ladies present has asked me to speak on the subject of soul, mind and spirit.

SW_v04#02 p.037-038, BSTW#092

Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0654

450

Some one has asked a question on astronomy. In past ages astronomers accepted the Ptolemaic system.

ADP.113-116

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos

ABU0653

The Duty of Kindness and Sympathy towards Strangers and Foreigners: Words spoken on 1911-10-16 in Paris

450

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Words vs deeds

Paris Talks (book)

When a man turns his face to God he finds sunshine everywhere. All men are his brothers…. Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone...

PT#01 p.001, AIF.1911-10-16, SW_v02#19 p.004x, SW_v08#11 p.137

T. Ellis, Nabil and Karim, R. Lea, Alda, Mea, Onni, Nader & Pedram, MANA, Naim & Friends

First chapter of the book "Paris Talks", a collection of 59 talks given during ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's visit toParis in 1911 and 1912.

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

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

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

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

MHMD1.054

ABU0651

The Four Kinds of Love: Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens in London, 1913-01-04

450

Four; five pathways of love; God's love for His own Essence; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God

What a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living powers.... There are four kinds of love

PT#58 p.192, DAS.1913-01-04x

Baha'i Youth of Japan, S. & C. Zein

ABU0650

Words spoken ca. 1900

450

The second proof of the Truth of the Revelation of the Blessed Perfection is contained in the enunciations or prophecies

PN_1900_heh p025

Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster

ABU0649

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-03

450

In every center where Baha'is are sufficiently numerous, a spiritual assembly should be established... The main duties of the Spiritual Assemblies are as follows

PN_1920 p005

Elections; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

ABU0648

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

450

Man has four standards to which he refers in the ascertainment of truth—the report of the senses, the verdict of reason, tradition or testimony, and inspiration.

AELT.149-152

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Intuition; inspiration; Limits of the intellect; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0647

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

450

The word "spirit" has several different significations, or rather there are several degrees of spirit.

AELT.162-165

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Ether; the phenomenon of light; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0646

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-02-03

450

Truly I say this is the most prodigious catastrophe and the most ill-boding calamity which has ever taken place on this globe. According to a number of reports already more than 2 million souls are killed or wounded.

DAS.1915-02-03

Call to action; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0645

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-02-10

450

When the believers gather in a meeting and are engaged in the mention of God my heart is there... During our stay in Adrianople, Aqa Jamal and Mirza Ali Akbar Boroujerdy and his brother arrived from a long journey.

DAS.1914-02-10

Christ; Christianity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0644

Words spoken in Feb. 1918

450

BSC.505 #971x, SW_v10#06 p.111-112+098

Praise be to God, that the dark ages have passed away and the century of light has come.... The past age was an age of wondrous achievements... Glad Tidings! Glad Tidings! That the Sun of Reality hath shone forth! Glad Tidings! Glad Tidings!

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

ABU0643

Words spoken on 1915-07-25 in Haifa

450

Persian

وقتی که ما را به حیفا آوردند به یک اطاق کوچکی بردند. بعد در قایق بادی کوچکی به عکا بردند

When they brought Us unto Haifa, they led Us unto a small chamber. Thereafter did they convey Us in a small vessel unto 'Akká [3.5s]

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Imam Husayn; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0642

Words spoken on 1916-01-10

450

Persian

وقتی که جمال مبارک را میخواستند از بغداد حرکت دهند نامق پاشا صورت امر

At the time when they purposed to remove the Blessed Beauty from Baghdad, Namiq Pasha drafted a missive [3.5s]

RHQM2.0634-636 (014) (010-011)

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0641

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-03-08

450

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

و وقتی بمناسبت سئوالات حاضرین فرق مابین مطالب و اقوال انبیا و متصوفین بیان می‌نمودند ... شخصی پرسید فرق این امر و صوفیه چیست فرمودند من آنرا بیان کردم حضرات صوفیه به دو مقام مومنند مقام حق و مقام خلق

I have explained the philosophical aspect of this subject. It is this: In Sufism there are only two stations... Do you know in what Day you are living? Do you realize in what Dispensation you are alive?

BDA2.174x

DAS.1913-03-08, BSC.266 #551x, SW_v04#06 p.098x, SW_v06#15 p.118-119x, SW_v13#01 p.006x, SW_v08#14 p.191x, DWN_v3#01 p.002x, MHMD2.219, ADP.038-039x

Call to action; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Prophecy and fulfillment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0640

450

Persian

فی الحقیقه چه اماری ایران داشته عجب تمدنی داشته دول فرس بر آن سنگها نوشته است

In truth, what remarkable chronicles hath Persia possessed, what wondrous civilization it hath attained! The Persian sovereigns have carved their deeds upon those stones [3.5s]

NJB_v15#01 p.056

ABU0639

Words to Shaykh Salih, spoken on 1915-04-05

450

Persian

طبیعیون هم منتظرند ولی انتظار شان نه بمثل الهیو نست که از شهر غیر معلوم بیاید و باخیل و حشم

The adherents of all the religions of the world are expecting the coming of a Promised One and they pray for his advent.... In principle they agree with the religionists, but in the mode of expression and phraseology they differ from each other. (KHH: Even the naturalists [are expectant]. However, their expectation is not like the religionists who claim, ‘He will come from some unknown city,,,')

KHH1.200-203 (1.280-282)

KHHE.293-298, DAS.1915-04-05, SW_v13#06 p.145-146

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0638

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-09

450

When you, who are the believers of God, gather together in a meeting, let all your conversation be about the Cause. Review the proofs that uphold it

DAS.1915-03-09

He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Muhammad; Islam; Rejection of Muhammad; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Study; deepening; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0637

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-04

450

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

PN_1919 p005

Idolatry; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0636

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20

450

In Persia every night there are several meetings in different places, held in the utmost supplication and submissiveness.

PN_1919 p145, LAT.076-079, STAB#063

Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection of Muhammad; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0635

Words spoken on 1915-07-25 in Haifa

450

Persian

حکمتهای بالغهٴ الهی است که این اسباب را فراهم می آورد. تا طوفان زمستان نباشد، سکون بهاری حاصل نمی شود

It is among the consummate wisdom of God that He hath brought forth these means, for without the tempests of winter, the tranquility of spring shall not be attained [3.5s]

Continual renewal of creation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The ephemeral and the eternal; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Transcending the material condition; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0634

450

Persian

حضرت اعلی در ایام توقفشان در بوشهر... تجار بوشهری رسمی داشتند که بعد از ختم هر معامله ای

During His stay in Bushihr, the Bab achieved extraordinary things and thoroughly demolished the foundation of people's corrupt practices...The merchants of Bushihr practised dabbih. That is, the merchants, after having negotiated a transaction

AHDA.041-042

STAB#073, GEN.012-013

Business; financial; property matters; Conduct in finance and business; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0633

Words spoken on 1911-10-15 in Paris

450

Persian

چون بدیده حقیقت نظر شود روحانیات مطابق جسمانیات است همینطور که در عالم جسمانی

When gazing with the eye of truth, spiritual realities correspond to physical ones, even as in the material world [3.5s]

DWNP_v1#07 p.001-002, BCH.087, KHAB.079 (089), KHTB1.052, KHTP.029

Christ; Christianity; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Law of transformation and change; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Muhammad; Islam; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity

ABU0632

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-15

450

These are the days of Bahá'í fasting but the Blessed Perfection has commanded us not to keep it in Turkey... The sweetest thing in this world is to obey strictly the commands of God... There is nothing sweeter in the world of existence than prayer…. What is prayer? It is conversation with God.

DAS.1914-03-15, SW_v08#04 p.041x, SW_v09#09 p.103-104x

Law of fasting; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0631

Address to the friends at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1913-05-30

450

This is a blessed night because Consul Schwarz and his respected wife have come from Germany with the greatest of longing so that they may associate with you.

DAS.1913-05-30

East and West; communication between East and West; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0630

Words to Jinab-i-Hizari et al, spoken on 1913-09-10

450

Persian

امروز خیلی گرم بود حضرت رسول فرموده است اللهم اجعل صیفنا صیف و شتائنا شتا

Today was exceedingly warm. The Apostle of God - may peace be upon Him - hath declared: "O God! Make our summer a summer indeed, and our winter a winter." [3.5s]

MUH3.224

Education of children; moral education; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Oneness; unity of religion; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0629

Words to the Coopers, spoken on 1912-10-16

460

You are all dear children of Mrs. [Ella Goodall] Cooper. She loves you with her heart and soul. In Persian language they say that such a person loves another

ECN.841

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Naming of children; of individuals; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0628

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-06

460

I like this name but the Blessed Beauty has given other names also. Among them I like this name, but if a person calls me 'The Greatest Branch' I cannot object.

PN_1919 p070, PN_1920 p016, PN_1920 p028

Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0627

Public address given on 1912-04-30

460

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

When we view the world of creation, we find that all living things may be classified under two aspects

PUP#028 (p.067-069), SW_v03#04 p.009-010

TaliaSafa, New Creation

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Love of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

MHMD1.070

ABU0626

The Evolution of Matter and Development of the Soul: Words spoken on 1911-11-03 in Paris

460

Evolution; human evolution; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

Paris is becoming very cold, so cold that I shall soon be obliged to go away

PT#20 p.060

ABU0625

The Sun of Truth: Words spoken on 1911-10-22 in Paris

460

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

It is a lovely day, the sun shines brightly upon the earth, giving light and warmth to all creatures

PT#07 p.020

ABU0624

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-15

460

The Cause of God is in need of many active, efficient workers and the time is soon coming... As thou knowest it is very easy for us to teach and spread the Cause in this country but the government will rise immediately against us and the Blessed Tombs of Baha'u'llah and the Bab will be demolished by the hands of a fanatical mob

DAS.1915-05-15

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0623

Words spoken on 1914-06-16

460

At the time we were living in Adrianople we had a woman as our neighbor who was probably 95 or a hundred years old. She had seven sons... I am pleased with you and glad that you are going back to America

DAS.1914-06-16

Education of children; moral education; Humor; jokes; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0622

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-18

460

If a delegation of Baha'is should go to Japan they will do splendid work, because the Japanese think their own religion is out of date. Even the Mikado

PN_1919 p025, PN_1919 p133, LAT.053-055

Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of the mind over nature; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0621

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-02-27

460

This century is pregnant with the most mighty and world-reforming events. Now it is going through the painful throes of a new birth. The body of the world must go through these tortures

DAS.1915-02-27

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual springtime

ABU0620

Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1914-12-01

460

When we were in Baghdad several believers including myself started with a large caravan for Kazemayn. Each one of us was riding on a fine horse.

DAS.1914-12-01

Humor; jokes; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0619

We Must Not Be Discouraged by the Smallness of Our Numbers: Words spoken on 1911-11-25 in Paris

460

Persian

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

وقتیکه حضرت مسیح ظاهر شد در اورشلیم ظهور

When Christ appeared He manifested Himself at Jerusalem. He called men to the Kingdom of God, He invited them to Eternal Life and He told them to acquire human perfections.

KHAB.199 (209), KHTB1.207

PT#38 p.118

ABU0618

Words spoken on 1911-09-13 in London

460

Persian

خوش آمدید اهالی ایران بسیار مسرورند از اینکه من آمدم اینجا این

Welcome! Welcome! The people of Iran are very pleased that I have come here. My coming here will foster friendship between Britain and Iran

DWNP_v2#08 p.070-071x, KHTB1.023, NJB_v02#14-16 p.013

ABS#12

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering and imprisonment; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity

ABU0617

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-06-23

460

Persian

بسیار خوش رفتار بود. از روزی که باین امر اقبال کرد خدمت کرد تا نفس اخیر، یعنی فی الحقیقه دقیقه ای فتور نداشت

His holiness [Muhammad Taqi] Afnan was a man of delightful character and sociability. He came to Baghdad when we lived there and visited the Blessed Perfection.

ZSM.1915-06-23

DAS.1915-06-24

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0616

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

460

Persian

آن گاو هم نفسی بوده است که در میان بنی اسرائیل بسیار محترم و معتبر و معزز بوده است

That Cow was indeed a sacred being who was highly revered, honored and esteemed among the Children of Israel [3.5s]

KHH2.290-293

Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0615

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-03-07

460

During the last two years the world has gone through a terrific earthquake. Bloodthirstiness and ferocity have become widespread.

DAS.1915-03-07

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Service to others; to the Cause of God; War and peace

ABU0614

Words spoken on 1911-11-30 in Paris

460

Persian

امروز با یکی از خانمها در این مذاکره بودیم که

Today we were engaged in discourse with one of the women concerning this matter [3.5s]

KHF.117, KHAB.121 (132), KHTB1.236

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Second birth; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0613

The Baha’ís Must Work with Heart and Soul to Bring About a Better Condition in the World: Words spoken on 1911-11-19 in Paris

460

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

الحمد لله امروز جمعیت خوبی داریم جهت آنکه این جمعیت ما جمعیت آسمانیست و جهت

How joyful it is to see such a meeting as this, for it is in truth a gathering together of 'heavenly men'… Love and obey your heavenly father

KHAB.182 (193), KHTB1.183

PT#32 p.099

S. Peyman

ABU0612

Words spoken ca. 1919-07-17

470

Fifty years ago, Baha'o'llah wrote that there must be a league of nations to establish universal peace

SW_v10#09 p.195-196

Equality of men and women; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Means of establishment of future civilization; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity; Words vs deeds

ABU0611

Words spoken on 1913-08-22 in Ramleh

470

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.

DAS.1913-08-22, ABIE.220, BLO_PN#007, STAB#002

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU0610

Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910

470

Alle Dinge dieser Welt fallen in zwei Gruppen, entweder gehören sie zu den meßbaren, wägbaren, beweisbaren Sachen, oder aber zu den unermeßbaren

SDW v13#10 p.104

Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Soul; spirit after death

ABU0609

Words to Emogene Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-24

470

When I look at the flag in the distance, it reminds me of the King of France. He killed many of the Christians.

PN_1920 p084, PN_1920_heh_haifa p033, PN_1920_heh_haifa p053

Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause

ABU0608

470

Both in Europe and America I have spoken in churches of all denominations, in the Jewish synagogues and universities

ADP.093-095

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Martyrs and martyrdom

ABU0607

Words spoken on 1912-12-15 in Liverpool

470

Tonight I am exceedingly happy to find myself in an assembly, the members of which are a recognized factor in philanthropy

SW_v03#17 p.004-005

Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for peace and unity; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0606

Words spoken on board the SS Baron Call at sea, 1913-12-03

470

The managers of these steamship companies must in a degree look after the comfort and well-being of these men [the coal-carriers]

DAS.1913-12-03

Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0605

Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-03

470

Today I am going to speak to you on the object of the appearance of the prophets. It is evident that the world of humanity is in need of educators.

DAS.1913-11-03

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Education of children; moral education; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Need for an educator; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

ABU0604

Words spoken on 1914-06-26

470

During the autocratic reign of Abdul Hamid, while I was closely incarcerated in the town of Acca, a man with a suspicious character called on me.

DAS.1914-06-26, SW_v09#11 p.125x

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0603

Words to some Zoroastrian Bahá’ís, spoken on 1914-05-06

470

The more union and agreement appear amongst the believers of God the greater will be the divine Confirmations, the more uninterrupted will be the descent ... The cause of God is like unto a college. The believers are like unto the students.

COC#0424x, DAS.1914-05-06, SW_v07#18 p.178-179x, BSTW#052X

Bringing forth results; fruit; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0602

Words to Arthur Agnew et al, spoken on 1907-04-10

470

These dishes are Persian dishes. Although the Persian dishes are simple, I hope the spiritual dishes may be powerful... Between material things a spiritual things there is a connection. The more healthful his body the greater

SW_v08#18 p.229-230x, TTAG.004-007, BLO_PN#101

East and West; communication between East and West; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0601

Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900

470

Let us consider the prophecies announcing the coming of God or the Manifestation

SW_v09#01 p.007x, PN_1900 p115

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Prophecy and fulfillment; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0600

Words to an army commander, spoken on 1914-05-12

470

Today in the world of humanity the most important matter is the question of Universal Peace. The realization of this principle is the crying need...

COC#1604x, LOG#1419x, DAS.1914-05-12, SW_v05#08 p.115-117, SW_v07#06 p.041-042, DWN_v1#12 p.007bx, PN_1914 p011

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Means of establishment of future civilization; Relationship between government and people; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0599

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-18

470

In the seventy fourth chapter of the Koran called 'The Greeks' the following verse occurs significant of the present situation: 'Destruction hath appeared by land and by sea

DAS.1914-11-18

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

ABU0598

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-02-19

470

While we were in Baghdad this Mirza Javad was with us. He had a melancholic and disconsolate disposition

DAS.1913-02-19

Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0597

Words spoken on 1916-04-07 in Bahji

470

Persian

وقتی که حضرت اعلی در خطر عظیم بودند انظار همه متوجه به جمال مبارک بود. لهذا آقا میرزا عبدالکریم قزوینی

When His Holiness the Exalted One was in grave peril, all eyes were fixed upon the Blessed Beauty. Therefore Áqá Mírzá 'Abdu'l-Karím-i-Qazvíní [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-04-07

Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0596

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-02

470

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

من در نیو یورک خیلی در مجامع شما بودم اقامت من در سایر شهرها عشر این نبود

I have been in your gatherings many times. I have not attended one-tenth

KHTB2.328, BDA1.399.10

PUP#138 (p.460-461), SW_v07#13 p.123-124, MHMD1.418-420

Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0595

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-13

470

Persian

من امروز ماست خوردم چون آقا میرزا حبیب را دوست میدارم هر چه میگوید میشنوم من ماست

Today I had some yogurt... God forbid if a person is overtaken with pride. During His last days, the Blessed Beauty was greatly annoyed [with Mírza Áqa Jan] to the point that I wanted to punish him physically.... Mírza Áqa Jan did not have a good end.

KHH1.240-242 (1.336-339)

KHHE.355-357, STAB#122

Poems and quotation from poetry; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds

ABU0594

Words spoken on 1914-01-24

470

Persian

فی الحقیقه مصیب جناب ابو الفضائل مصیب عظیمه است هر چند انسان میخواهد

The calamity of his honor, Mirza Abul-Fazl is indeed great. No matter how much

MSBH2.351-353, NJB_v05#01 p.004-005

DAS.1914-01-24, SW_v09#03 p.026, ABCC.404x

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Eulogies; reminiscences; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Humor; jokes

ABU0593

Words spoken on 1915-09-09 in Haifa

470

Persian

در سفر امریکا همیشه ذکر و فکر من روضهٴ مبارکه بود و این شعر سعدی را می خواندمآخر ای کعبهٴ مقصود کجا افتادی

Throughout my journey in America, my thoughts and remembrance ever dwelt upon the Sacred Shrine, and I would recite these words of Sa'di: "O Ka'bih of my heart's desire, where art thou situated?" [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-09

Humor; jokes; Rational arguments; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0592

Words to the believers, spoken on 1913-12-29

470

mixed

بسیار خوب است که در مقام حضرت اعلی در ظل عنایت جمال مبارک همه جمعیم ابدا

It is most significant that we are all gathered here in the Tomb of His Holiness the Bab and beneath the protection of the Blessed Perfection.

KHH1.248 (1.347-349)

KHHE.364-366, DAS.1913-12-29

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU0591

Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-02-09

470

Persian

Composition and decomposition; Creation of the world; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Law of cause and effect; Proofs for the existence of God

امروز شخصی از وجود الوهیت سوال کرد که چه برهان بر وجود الوهیت دارید چه که ناس

Today some one asked a question regarding the existence of God

AMK.274-276, KHF.029, KHAB.410 (414), KHTB3.026, NJB_v04#16 p.002

DAS.1913-02-09, BSC.290 #594-597, SW_v06#08 p.062-064, ADP.103-106, PN_1913 p009

ABU0590

Words spoken on 1912-10-10 in San Francisco

480

Since the beginning of the world various philosophical thoughts and theories have been advanced. When we glance at history we find no end to these concepts.

ECN.117

Limits of the intellect; Names and attributes of God; Rational arguments; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0589

Words to Dr. Woodsen Allen, spoken on 1912-10-10

480

Man must not imagine disease but must ever trust God. Anyway, a man's life here in this world is temporary…. There was a man, a grandee among the Turks

MAB.048, ECN.467+474+523x+595

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0588

Address to the Baha'is at banquet, Great Northern Hotel in New York, 1912-11-23

480

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause

Throughout the world there are innumerable meetings and assemblages, more or less important

PUP#132 (p.447-448)

ABU0587

480

The woman of the East has progressed. Formerly in India, Persia and throughout the Orient, she was not considered a human being.

COC#2115, ADP.086-088

Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0586

480

Some one desires an explanation of the terms soul, mind and spirit. The terminology of ancient and modern philosophers differs.

ADP.120-122

Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0585

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-22

480

This refers to the great disturbance which is to occur in that day--the latter day. That those souls who occupy the highest stations shall be reverted to the lowest

PN_1909F p087, PN_1909F p105, AKL.004-006

Christian doctrine and practice; False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Mary Magdalene; Power of the Manifestation of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Saint Peter and Saint Paul

ABU0584

Words spoken ca. 1900

480

This lesson is to explain, if it be possible for either a believer or an unbeliever to advance in the next world. The believer attains to eternal life in this world.

PN_1900_heh p046, PN_1900 p113

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Soul; spirit after death

ABU0583

480

Bahá'u'lláh loved the beauty and verdure of the country. One day He passed the remark: 'I have not gazed on verdure for nine years. The country is the world of the soul, the city is the world of bodies.'

ABCC.039-041, BKOG.357-359, BNE.040-041

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Banishment to; life in 'Akka

ABU0582

Words to some friends, spoken around 1914-11-10

480

In the battle of Khandag the enemy hordes rushed forward and besieged the city of Medina. Mohamad and his companions were in the town and had no other recourse but to defend it.

DAS.1914-11-11

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0581

Words to the friends, spoken around 1909-02-20

480

The world of existence holds the station of one temple, one body; and man in comparison thereto is the spirit of such body.

AHF.034-036

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0580

Words spoken on 1914-06-15 in Haifa

480

Persian

من رفتم بطبریه این دفعه رفتن خیلی طول کشید طبریه نقطه ئی است که در کوشه ئی واقع شده

I went to Tiberias, but I stayed there longer than I expected. Tiberias is situated in an out-of-the-way place.

NJB_v05#17 p.003x

DAS.1914-06-15, SW_v09#10 p.116-117

Christ; Christianity; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0579

Address to the Baha'is at Krug home in New York, 1912-07-15

480

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Study; deepening; Thankfulness; gratitude; Words vs deeds

I am greatly pleased to see you. Your hearts are illumined by the lights of Baha

PUP#083 (p.236-237), SW_v04#06 p.103+106, PN_1912 p112, BSTW#351d

ABU0578

Words spoken on 1915-10-20 in Akka

480

Persian

طفل باهوشی است. اطفال از کوچکی پیدا است که باهوشند یا نه. در مازندران برادری داشتیم میرزا علی محمد، فوت شد

He is a gifted child. From their earliest years children reveal whether they are gifted or not. In Mazandaran We had a brother, Mirza 'Ali-Muhammad, who hath passed away [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-20

Business; financial; property matters; Martyrs and martyrdom; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0577

Concerning Body, Soul and Spirit: Words spoken on 1911-11-17 in Paris

480

Persian

Attaining the life of the spirit; Man's distinction from the animal; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

در عالم انسانی سه مقام است مقام جسم است و آن مقام حیوانی انسانست که با جمیع

There are in the world of humanity three degrees; those of the body, the soul, and spirit. The body is the physical or animal degree of man.

DWNP_v5#11 p.003-004, KHAB.170 (180), KHTB1.167, KHTP.117

PT#31 p.095, BSTW#321

ABU0576

Words spoken on 1915-07-07 in Haifa

480

Persian

جمال مبارک از بغداد تشریف برده بودند و هیچ خبری نبود. احبابی نبود مگر در کاظمین از اعراب

The Blessed Beauty had departed from Baghdad, and no tidings were at hand. There were no loved ones save for some Arabs in Kazamayn [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-07

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0575

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-02-28

490

Pray from thy heart that my health continue to be well, so that I may attend to all the affairs.

DAS.1914-02-28

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Presence of; reunion with God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU0574

Words spoken on 1912-10-05 in San Francisco

490

We have been driving in your lovely park. I found it so charming that I alighted from the automobile and walked along the pathways.

ECN.092

Critique of Western values; culture; Development of capacity and readiness; Education and the development of capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity

ABU0573

Address to NAACP convention, Handel Hall in Chicago, 1912-04-30

490

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

According to the words of the Old Testament God has said, "Let us make man in our image

PUP#029 (p.069-070), SW_v03#04 p.010-011

Human reality created in the image of God; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Race unity; racial issues

MHMD1.071

ABU0572

Public address given on 1912-08-17

490

Human reality created in the image of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

The physical beauty of this place is very wonderful. We hope that a spiritual charm

PUP#090 (p.261-263)

ABU0571

Words spoken on 1914-02-22

490

In every dispensation a number of sanctified souls have become manifest who were self-sacrificing

DAS.1914-02-22, SW_v08#13 p.162-163, SW_v09#18 p.202x

Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0570

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-13

490

You got very tired in Jerusalem... A Rabbi told me that they expected a Christ that would come and be successful, that he would conquer the world

PN_1920_heh p021, PN_1920_heh_haifa p075

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Oneness; unity of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0569

Words spoken in Dec. 1900

490

The East and the West are united together. The contingent world is in two great divisions -- the physical and the mental

PN_1900_heh p020, PN_1900 p094

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Realms of being; three realms; five realms

ABU0568

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-10

490

It will be capital accomplishment if a school conducted on Bahá'í lines could be built. In the Bahá'í movement a system of education is outlined, whose value is not for the present appreciated.... Every little child will have a slate before him on his small desk.

DAS.1914-11-10

Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Methods of teaching the Cause

ABU0567

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-10

490

My sole aim in the education of these boys amounted to this: I hoped that after their graduation these boys would arise with the utmost severance... but none of them fulfilled my desire

DAS.1915-03-10

Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The state of enkindlement in teaching

ABU0566

Words to an army commander, spoken on 1914-05-11

490

By a general agreement all the governments of the world must disarm simultaneously. It will

DAS.1914-05-11, SW_v05#08 p.116, SW_v07#06 p.042-043, SW_v08#12 p.155-156, PN_1914 p012, STAB#151

Call to action; Stories; anecdotes; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0565

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

490

The world of existence has two estates: the one is the Unconditioned, the Absolute, the Divine; the other is that of submission to God.

AELT.172-176

Education and the development of capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0564

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-18

490

The Blessed Perfection educated us in this most great Prison. If we consider this fact with the sight of justice we will realize that He instructed us with the tears of His eyes.

DAS.1915-04-18

Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0563

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

490

Those who lack wisdom think that the worlds of God are limited to the material universe. They deny that there are spiritual realms.

AELT.187-190

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0562

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-18

490

I have sent for thee this morning to speak to thee on a confidential matter. The covenant-breakers have again concocted another device, whereby they may terminate my life

DAS.1915-05-18

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0561

Words spoken on 1915-07-24 in Haifa

490

Persian

خیلی مطول بود و چهار سال طول کشید. هم چنین بیان اینکه کشتی ها و راه آهن و تراموای مسافرت را آسان کرده

Most prolonged was it, extending over a span of four years. Similarly did the advent of vessels, railways and tramways render travel with facility [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-24

Development of capacity and readiness; Education of children; moral education; The power of words; of speech; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

ABU0560

Words to Mary Lucas and other pilgrims, spoken on 1905-02-04

500

The Christians explain these verses by saying they refer to the Holy Spirit which came to the disciples after Christ's departure.

BAVA.041-042, BLO_PN#021

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0559

Words to Laura Barney

500

Christ said, "Go into thy chamber and shut the door, and pray to they Father which is in heaven". Why did

SW_v08#04 p.046-047

Methods of teaching the Cause; Need for an educator; Obedience to and respect for government authority; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

ABU0558

Words to pilgrims in June 1906

500

These Bahá'í Feasts are celebrated in the East according to the lunar calendar. We also celebrate them here in accord with the lunar reckoning.

PN_1906 p070, SUR.262, BLO_PN#001

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0557

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-10

500

Christ himself said that whatever happened in the cycle of Moses would occur again in His time. Therefore these occurrences were repeated.

PN_1904 p014, PN_1904 p053, TTAW.019-022, BLO_PN#102

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

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ABU0733

Public address given on 1912-05-02

400

Persian

Oneness; unity of religion; Rational arguments; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Unity in diversity

بسیار خوش آمدید امروز صبح بر خواستم دیدم شهر را مر گرفته صفا نگذاشته هر روز صبح

I find this morning that the city is enveloped by a fog and mist. It is a good city

BSB5:3-6:1

PUP#034 (p.078-079), SW_v03#04 p.015

ABU0732

Words to the friends spoken around 1914

400

Persian

الحمد لله در ظل عنایت جمال قدم چنین مجالس روحانی فراهم بمشود حالا قدر این انجمنها معلوم نیست

Praised be God that under the shadow of the bounties of the Ancient Beauty such heavenly gatherings are now held.... At the beginning of our arrival at ‘Akka, we had gatherings, but very secretly.

KHH1.311-313 (1.434-436)

KHHE.447-449

ABU0731

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-21

400

Our feasts are very wonderful. They are unique and peerless. During the days of the Blessed Perfection we celebrated this national New year's Day with great festivities

DAS.1914-03-21, PN_1914 p017

ABU0730

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-08-23

400

Real feasts were held during the days of the Blessed Perfection, for then we used to get up early mornings with the utmost joy

DAS.1914-08-24

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Eulogies; reminiscences; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Humor; jokes; Law of fasting

ABU0729

Words spoken on 1912-12-24 in London

400

Persian

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

از امریکا میایم نه ماه در صفحات امریکا بودم بهر شهری رفتم در کنائس و مجامع

I have come from America. For nine months, I visited the various places of America

BDA2.039

MHMD2.045-046

ABU0728

Words spoken on 1912-12-17 in London

410

God willing! If I go to America another time I will go differently; but it is very difficult

DAS.1912-12-17, SW_v03#19 p.003-004

ABU0727

Words to Mirza Lotfullah, spoken on 1914-01-23

410

Now that thou hast decided to live in Aleppo, thou must act, speak and conduct thyself

DAS.1914-01-23, SW_v07#17 p.168-169

ABU0726

Address to Women's Freedom League, Essex Hall in London, 1913-01-02

410

COMP_WOMENP#086x

BRL_WOMEN#086x, COC#2177x, DWN_v5#05 p.008-009x, BNE.147-149

Equality of men and women; Martyrs and martyrdom; Role and station of women; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]

ABU0725

410

All that has been created is for man who is at the apex of creation and who must be thankful

SW_v08#06 p.063, ADP.134-136

ABU0724

Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-09-05

410

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.

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

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Shrines and Holy places; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0723

Words spoken in 1917

410

Why didst thou not tell me about these wonderful things when we were travelling in America?

SW_v10#10 p.202-203

ABU0722

Words spoken on 1914-05-23 in Tiberias

410

Life, life--let us have more life! Let us have the life of the spirit, a life which is a collective center of the beneficial forces

DAS.1914-05-23, SW_v07#18 p.179-180

ABU0721

Words to Howard MacNutt spoken around 1912-04-15

410

Titanic (ship)

A great steamship has been lost at sea. Today newspaper accounts of the Titanic

SW_v04#12 p.210

ABU0720

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-27

410

Convey to the attendants in that Friday evening meeting my love and extend to them my longing. See what has happened to this world.... You must all do your best to increase love among the friends

SW_v10#17 p.315x, PN_1919 p014, PN_1919 p194, LAT.143-145

ABU0719

Words spoken in Jun. 1906

410

See how Mirza Muhammad Ali has said that 'Aqa [‘Abdu'l-Bahá] has abolished and effaced the Cause of God!' By the life of God

PN_1906 p042, SUR.246-247, BLO_PN#001

Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0718

Words to E.C. Getsinger, spoken on 1900-10-04

410

All the Prophets have failed to ever say 'The Day has come' but said, 'The Day will come.' They all describe this Day of God.

PN_1900 p042

ABU0717

Words to Fugeta et al, spoken on 1920-01-12

410

The owner of this house was a native of Beirut. He himself used to live here. When the government gave permission for us to leave the barracks we wanted to rent a house.

PN_1919 p081

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness

ABU0716

Words to Waite, Harrison et al, spoken on 1909-10-12

410

SW_v08#08 p.103x, PN_1909B p051, PN_1909C p023, PN_1909E p038, PN_unsorted p157

ABU0715

Instructions to Mrs. Thornburg Cropper ca. 1900

410

All prophets are messengers from God and all ways lead to Him and all have borne fruit. The great gift is unselfishness, and the loving wish to help others will guide us.

PN_1900 p007, BSTW#142

ABU0714

Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23

410

PN_1909 p089

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Words vs deeds

ABU0713

Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1909-07-11

410

Tonight is a beautiful night because, Praise be to God, the believers of America and Persia are joined here at one table. This is one of the great fruits of the Word of God.

PN_1909 p021, PN_1909 p057, PN_1909C p111, DJT.108-110, BLO_PN#027

ABU0712

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08

410

Divine favor, like the sun, appears from different dawning places. In the early days, the prophets were the dawning places of the divine benedictions.

PN_1904 p010, PN_1904 p045, TTAW.013-015, BLO_PN#102

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0711

Words to a Persian tailor, spoken on 1913-03-23

410

There are some people who study for dress, work for dress, live for dress, walk for dress, eat for dress, in brief their lives are spent for the dress, the clothes, the style, fashion and mode.

DAS.1913-03-23

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Eulogies; reminiscences; Humor; jokes; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0710

Words spoken on 1914-07-11

410

I greatly hope the students are enjoying their vacation on the slope of Mount Carmel. The surrounding country is most entrancing, the sweeping panorama of land and sea

DAS.1914-07-11

Development of capacity and readiness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0709

Words spoken ca. 1900

410

In the Koran the following verse is revealed by God: 'Oh Mahomet no power save that of God...' There are two kinds of love...

PN_1900_heh p072

ABU0708

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

410

Persian

واقعا اگر در ادوار سابق از برای نفوس شکی و ریبی و شبهه ئی بود از این بود

Verily, if in the bygone ages there lingered any doubt, uncertainty or misgiving in the hearts of men, it was for this reason [3.5s]

KHH2.287-290

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Prophecy and fulfillment; Words vs deeds

ABU0707

Words spoken on 1913-05-22 in Paris

410

Persian

میگویند مقصود انبیا از ادعا ریاست و حکومت بوده با آنکه اساس امر الله ادعای مظاهر

Such people say that the goal of the prophets has been to claim a position of earthly sovereignty and leadership for themselves

BDA2.312-313

MHMD2.413-414

ABU0706

The Two Natures in Man: Words spoken on 1911-11-01 in Paris

410

mixed

شنیده ام امروز در پاریس عید است عید جمیع قدیسین چرا این ها را شماها قدیس

Today is a day of rejoicing in Paris! They are celebrating the Festival of 'All Saints'. Why do you think that these people were called 'Saints'?

KHAB.113 (123), KHTB1.097

PT#18 p.055

ABU0705

The Eighth Principle—Universal Peace: Words spoken on 1911-11-29 in Paris

410

Persian

Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

از جمله أوامر حضرت بهاء الله اینست که باید جمیع ملت

A Supreme Tribunal shall be established by the peoples and Governments of every nation, composed of members elected from each country and Government.

KHTB1.233, KHTP.175

LOG#1076x, PT#48 p.161

ABU0704

Words spoken on 1913-01-05 in London

410

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

احوالم خوب نبود محض خاطر شما بیرون آمدم ... بیانات من مثل تخم پاکی باشد که در اراضی طیبه کشته میشود

I was not feeling well; I have come outside purely for your sake. And yet, tomorrow I must go to Edinburgh

BDA2.059

MHMD2.071-073

ABU0703

Words to Mr. Reed, spoken on 1912-10-08

420

Bahá’u’lláh has closed the door to the introduction of these superstitions and imitations, because He has revealed a book

ECN.632+666+1025

ABU0702

Address at Nineteen-day Feast, home of Mrs Robinson in London, 1912-12-29

820

BDA2.049n

COC#0934, DAS.1912-12-30n, BNEW#33 pp.1-2 Jul 1929, BSTW#032x

ABU0701

Address to the Baha'is at Dyer home in Washington, 1912-04-24

420

A meeting such as this seems like a beautiful cluster of precious jewels -- pearls, rubies, diamonds, sapphires

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Composition and decomposition; Race unity; racial issues; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

PUP#023 (p.056-057), SW_v03#03 p.021-022, SW_v19#03 p.089

MHMD1.057

ABU0700

Words spoken on 1914-02-24

420

Wealth becomes the cause of heedlessness to many souls with the exception

DAS.1914-02-24, SW_v08#02 p.019-020

ABU0699

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-25

420

PN_1919 p186, LAT.129-131

Law of inheritance

ABU0698

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-10-25

420

The gathering of the friends is like a magnet... There are mines in the sea as there are mines on the earth. The waves come and the salt is melted

PN_1920 p035, PN_1920_heh_haifa p045, PN_1920_heh_haifa p054

ABU0697

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-02

420

Here we do not have much talking, but there [in America) they speak so much that nobody can follow what they say.

PN_1919 p062

Critique of Western values; culture; Law of divorce; Laws of marriage and dowry; Marriage as means of spiritual progress

ABU0696

Pilgrim notes of Anton Haddad, Jan. 1900

420

Disagreement among the believers is likened unto the clouds... You are a small army and very few in number in comparison with those around you.

PN_1900 p072

Contention and conflict; Growth of the Cause; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity of thought and belief

ABU0695

Words to some young Bahá'í women, spoken on 1912-10-17

420

Be seated! How are you? We have been for a walk. San Francisco is a good city. San Francisco is a good garden, fresh and verdant.

MAB.059-061

ABU0694

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-23

420

In any sort of business, both spiritual and material, the success thereof depends upon the capacity of those attending to it.

PN_1900 p018, PN_1900 p119, BSTW#169b

ABU0693

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-21

420

In one of the American cities I was invited by the Jews to speak. As they had strong enmity, it was now the time to prove the validity of Christ.

PN_1919 p162, LAT.083-085

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0692

Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-05

420

The other day we touched upon the subject concerning the object of the appearance of the Prophets. For what purpose did God send Moses?

DAS.1913-11-05

ABU0691

Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-19

420

In the world of creation there is one nature common to all things. When we study their nature, we perceive that they are either essentially as light or darkness

DWN_v5#07-8 p.001-002x, PN_1901 p073, BLO_PN#109

ABU0690

Words spoken at Sanderson home in Paris, 1911-10-15

420

Persian

عالم وجود مثل هیکل انسان است قوای مادیه مانند

The world of existence can be compared to the human body, and the forces of nature are like the limbs and organs of that body

KHF.041, KHAB.073 (083), KHTB1.043, KHTP.025

ABS#14

ABU0689

Public address given on 1912-07-23

420

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies

The Baha'is must not engage in political movements which lead to sedition. They must interest themselves in movements which conduce to law and order… Strive, therefore, to create love in the hearts

PUP#084 (p.238-239), SW_v04#07 p.122, SW_v07#15 p.148

A. Youssefi

ABU0688

Words spoken on 1910-11-24

420

Persian

ایران در هر صورت خوب میشود فلاح و نجاح ایران مقرر است

In all circumstances, Iran shall prosper; verily, the success and triumph of Iran is foreordained [3.5s]

MSBH4.239-241

ABU0687

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-23

430

In this day of dispensation asceticism is of the spiritual type, for spiritual asceticism is right

SW_v08#05 p.060-061, PN_1909F p058, AKL.006-007

Monasticism; asceticism; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition

ABU0686

Words to Mrs Stannard

430

Consecrate all thy time to the service of the Kingdom of God and the propagation of its principles

DAS.1913-10-29, SW_v05#01 p.005-006, SW_v07#11 p.104-106

ABU0685

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-02

430

No. That gives the wrong idea. In the Cause of Baha'u'llah there is the House of Justice. Political affairs are not explicitly settled in the Tablets

SW_v13#12 p.325x, PN_1919 p060, PN_1920 p003, PN_1920 p012x, PN_1920 p022

Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; House of Justice; Law of obligatory prayer; Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

ABU0684

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-27

430

Amongst the believers of God there must exist the utmost cooperation, equality and the solidarity of rights. Through their deeds and lives

DAS.1915-04-27

ABU0683

Words to Emogene Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-24

170

I have suffered so much here, if you suffer a little there will be no harm, for then we will be partners…. There are many collective forces in the world of existence

PN_1920_heh_haifa p036

Love of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0682

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-28

430

Tonight the weather is very cool. It conduces one to sleep. Sleep is one of the greatest gifts of God... The gift is not noticed as long as it exists but when it disappears

DAS.1914-12-28

Stories; anecdotes; Things are known by their opposites

ABU0681

Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07

430

It is a certain fact, absolutely established, that people whether righteous or wicked, the people of light or darkness

PN_unsorted p051, BLO_PN#070

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Higher encompasses the lower; Life and death; Soul; spirit after death; The concourse on high

ABU0680

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-04

430

Yesterday was very pleasant with Arthur... Jerusalem is Jerusalem, but the real Jerusalem is spiritual

PN_1920_heh_haifa p065

Critique of Western values; culture; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0679

The Cruel Indifference of People towards the Suffering of Foreign Races: Words spoken on 1911-11-24 in Paris

430

Persian

Knowledge; recognition of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

میگویند یک ترن در رود سن افتاده بیست و پنج نفر غرق شده و امروز در پارلمان

I have just been told that there has been a terrible accident in this country. A train has fallen into the river and at least twenty people have been killed.

BRL_DAK#1241, KHAB.197 (207), KHTB1.204, KHTP.152

PT#37 p.115, SW_v07#11 p.106-107, SW_v16#08 p.616, ABS#13

ABU0678

Address to the friends at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-03-08

430

Persian

من خیلی میخواهم با شماها صحبت بدارم لکن صحتم مساعد نیست دعا کنید صحت تامه ای حاصل شود

I wish very much to speak with you all, but I am not feeling well… I have been travelling for two years and a half. Nowhere was I ill except here.

BDA2.172-173

DAS.1913-03-08x, MHMD2.217-218, ABCC.012x, STAB#092x

ABU0677

Words spoken at hotel in Denver, 1912-09-25

430

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]

دیدید چه آتشی بقلوب زدم انسان باید اول خود مسرور و منجذب باشد تا تواند

BDA1.270.01

MHMD1.288-290, STAB#032

ABU0676

Public address given on 1912-04-16

430

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

خوب مجلسی است قوای مادیه نمیتواند این گونه نفوس را

Souls from the East and from the West have been brought to this spot... Christ appeared in this world nineteen hundred years ago

KHF.192, KHAB.244 (255), KHTB2.027, NJB_v04#10 p.001, BDA1.036n

PUP#008 (p.018-020), SW_v03#10 p.006-007, BSTW#209

MHMD1.045

ABU0675

Words spoken on 1916-07-13 in Haifa

430

Persian

ZSM.1916-07-13

ABU0674

Words spoken on 1914-06-29 in Haifa

430

Today, the friends of God are the illuminated candles of the world of humanity

SW_v09#11 p.130

ABU0673

Words to Mr Briggs, spoken on 1914-03-09

440

The humane principles of Bahá'u'lláh have enlightened the East. They have laid waste to the foundation of prejudices.

DAS.1914-03-09

ABU0672

Conversation with Shaykh Muhammad at House of Abbud in Akka, 1915-02-27

440

Didst thou not hear that I went to America? France in comparison to America is very near...

DAS.1915-02-27

Accounts of dreams and visions; Humor; jokes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0671

Words to MacNutts et al around Jan. 1905

440

There is something especially I wish to make you sure of…. Until real firmness is established among the believers in New York, individually and together, there will be no result.

PN_1905 p015

ABU0670

Words to Baha'is from Seattle and Portland, spoken on 1912-10-17

440

I am exceedingly happy to see you. Your faith is as the faith of Peter when His Holiness Christ addressed him thus

MAB.061-063, ECN.736

ABU0669

Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909

440

At the table you must remember the American friends and be thoughtful of them for they are in a state of utmost longing.

AHF.025-027

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Harmony of science and religion; Importance of community building; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU0668

Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-04-18

440

But such a representation should be complete, and taken from its inception to its consummation.... For example: His baptism

DJT.263-265, BLO_PN#027

Literal interpretation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0667

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-08

440

All things were created for man, and man for God. Man is distinguished from all other creations. This is a special problem. There are three general classes of creations

SW_v07#18 p.180-181x, PN_1904 p008, PN_1904 p042, TTAW.010-013, BLO_PN#102

ABU0666

Address to the children at Plaza Hotel in Chicago, 1912-05-05

440

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

شماها بفرموده حضرت مسیح اطفال ملکوتید و بفرمایش حضرت بهاءالله شمعهای عالم انسانی

You are the children of whom His Holiness Christ has said, you are the denizens of the Kingdom

KHTB2.057, NJB_v11#15 p.263, BDA1.071.09

PUP#039 (p.091-093), SW_v03#04 p.022, SW_v03#07 p.006-007, SW_v08#09 p.112-114, SW_v09#08 p.095, SW_v19#04 p.114-115, MHMD1.080-081

MANA (1), MANA (2)

ABU0665

The Perfect Human Sentiments and Virtues: Words spoken on 1911-11-23 in Paris

440

Persian

Impossibility of true worship of God; Predictions and prophecies

شما باید بسیار مسرور باشید و شکر کنید که در چنین

You should all be very happy and thankful to God for the great privilege that is yours. This is purely a spiritual meeting!

AVK4.478.08x, KHAB.195 (205), KHTB1.201

PT#36 p.113

ABU0664

Words spoken in 1916 in Haifa

440

Persian

در سویس راه میرفتیم بسمت هتلی که بالای کوه ساخته‌اند یکدفعه نگاه کردم دیدم هیکل غریبی با کلاه فرنگی

In Switzerland did we traverse the path toward the hotel that had been erected upon the mountain, when suddenly I beheld a strange figure wearing a European hat [3.5s]

NNY.231-233x

ABU0663

Words spoken on 1915-07-15 in Haifa

440

Persian

در اروپا بمناسبتی ذکر می کردم که آنچه را جمیع ناس نهایت آمال و آرزویشان است و دستشان بآن نمی رسد

While I was in Europe, on a certain occasion, I made mention that whatsoever all souls hold as their highest hopes and aspirations, yet their hands fail to attain thereunto [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-15

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; The animal kingdom

ABU0662

Words spoken on 1915-09-22 in Haifa

440

Persian

ZSM.1915-09-22

ABU0661

Words spoken on 1915-03-01 in Abu Sinan

440

Persian

خدا چه تعلقی ما بین ما و آنها انداخته که از جان و دل ... تقوی ام الفضائل و عدم تقوی ام الرذائل است در عکا شخصی بود

Consider what an immense love and devotion... Piety is the mother of all goodly characters, and its absence is the mother of all evil

KHH1.183-185 (1.256-260)

KHHE.268-271, BSR_v13 p.093, STAB#016, STAB#150

Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0660

Good Ideas Must Be Carried into Action: Words spoken on 1911-11-08 in Paris

440

Persian

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul

جمیع ملل عالم از حیثیت اقوال کاملند جمیع ذکر میکنند که محب خیرند جمیع میگویند صدق

All over the world one hears beautiful sayings extolled and noble precepts admired. All men say they love what is good… Strive, that your actions day by day may be beautiful prayers

BRL_DAK#1228, AMK.246-247, DWNP_v6#05 p.002, KHF.284, KHAB.137 (148), KHTB1.127, KHTP.086, NJB_v02#14-16 p.018

PT#26 p.076

Gonçalo & Nabil, J. Crone

ABU0659

Words spoken on 1912-10-19 in Los Angeles

440

The Blessed Beauty appeared in Persia, in Teheran. He was in the utmost of ease

SW_v07#04 p.032

ABU0658

Words spoken ca. 1914

440

Persian

امروز در احوال بعضی از نفوس سیر میکردم که دهقان آسمانی آمد و اراضی را از خس و خاشاک پاک کرد

Today I was pondering the deeds of certain people. The heavenly Farmer comes and clears the earth of deadwood and debris. The divine Cultivator withstands every grievous trial

YHA1.109-110 (1.224), NJB_v05#14 p.004, KHH1.293-294 (1.408-410)

KHHE.423-425

ABU0657

Words spoken on 1912-10-10 in San Francisco

450

I have received a letter from the friends in Persia, who send greetings to you. They long to see you, and their greatest desire is for the day to come

ECN.114

ABU0656

Words spoken at Salvation Army Shelter in London, 1912-12-25

450

I feel tonight great joy and happiness to be in this place, because my meetings and callings

SW_v03#18 p.008-009

ABU0655

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris , 1913-01-30

450

One of the ladies present has asked me to speak on the subject of soul, mind and spirit.

SW_v04#02 p.037-038, BSTW#092

ABU0654

450

Some one has asked a question on astronomy. In past ages astronomers accepted the Ptolemaic system.

ADP.113-116

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos

ABU0653

The Duty of Kindness and Sympathy towards Strangers and Foreigners: Words spoken on 1911-10-16 in Paris

450

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Words vs deeds

Paris Talks (book)

When a man turns his face to God he finds sunshine everywhere. All men are his brothers…. Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone...

PT#01 p.001, AIF.1911-10-16, SW_v02#19 p.004x, SW_v08#11 p.137

T. Ellis, Nabil and Karim, R. Lea, Alda, Mea, Onni, Nader & Pedram, MANA, Naim & Friends

First chapter of the book "Paris Talks", a collection of 59 talks given during ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's visit toParis in 1911 and 1912.

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

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

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

MHMD1.054

ABU0651

The Four Kinds of Love: Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens in London, 1913-01-04

450

Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster

What a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living powers.... There are four kinds of love

PT#58 p.192, DAS.1913-01-04x

Baha'i Youth of Japan, S. & C. Zein

ABU0650

Words spoken ca. 1900

450

The second proof of the Truth of the Revelation of the Blessed Perfection is contained in the enunciations or prophecies

PN_1900_heh p025

ABU0649

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-03

450

In every center where Baha'is are sufficiently numerous, a spiritual assembly should be established... The main duties of the Spiritual Assemblies are as follows

PN_1920 p005

ABU0648

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

450

Man has four standards to which he refers in the ascertainment of truth—the report of the senses, the verdict of reason, tradition or testimony, and inspiration.

AELT.149-152

ABU0647

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

450

The word "spirit" has several different significations, or rather there are several degrees of spirit.

AELT.162-165

ABU0646

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-02-03

450

DAS.1915-02-03

ABU0645

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-02-10

450

DAS.1914-02-10

ABU0644

Words spoken in Feb. 1918

450

BSC.505 #971x, SW_v10#06 p.111-112+098

ABU0643

Words spoken on 1915-07-25 in Haifa

450

Persian

وقتی که ما را به حیفا آوردند به یک اطاق کوچکی بردند. بعد در قایق بادی کوچکی به عکا بردند

When they brought Us unto Haifa, they led Us unto a small chamber. Thereafter did they convey Us in a small vessel unto 'Akká [3.5s]

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Imam Husayn; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0642

Words spoken on 1916-01-10

450

Persian

وقتی که جمال مبارک را میخواستند از بغداد حرکت دهند نامق پاشا صورت امر

At the time when they purposed to remove the Blessed Beauty from Baghdad, Namiq Pasha drafted a missive [3.5s]

RHQM2.0634-636 (014) (010-011)

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0641

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-03-08

450

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913

BDA2.174x

DAS.1913-03-08, BSC.266 #551x, SW_v04#06 p.098x, SW_v06#15 p.118-119x, SW_v13#01 p.006x, SW_v08#14 p.191x, DWN_v3#01 p.002x, MHMD2.219, ADP.038-039x

ABU0640

450

Persian

فی الحقیقه چه اماری ایران داشته عجب تمدنی داشته دول فرس بر آن سنگها نوشته است

In truth, what remarkable chronicles hath Persia possessed, what wondrous civilization it hath attained! The Persian sovereigns have carved their deeds upon those stones [3.5s]

NJB_v15#01 p.056

ABU0639

Words to Shaykh Salih, spoken on 1915-04-05

450

Persian

طبیعیون هم منتظرند ولی انتظار شان نه بمثل الهیو نست که از شهر غیر معلوم بیاید و باخیل و حشم

KHH1.200-203 (1.280-282)

KHHE.293-298, DAS.1915-04-05, SW_v13#06 p.145-146

ABU0638

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-09

450

When you, who are the believers of God, gather together in a meeting, let all your conversation be about the Cause. Review the proofs that uphold it

DAS.1915-03-09

ABU0637

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-04

450

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

PN_1919 p005

Idolatry; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0636

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20

450

In Persia every night there are several meetings in different places, held in the utmost supplication and submissiveness.

PN_1919 p145, LAT.076-079, STAB#063

Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection of Muhammad; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0635

Words spoken on 1915-07-25 in Haifa

450

Persian

حکمتهای بالغهٴ الهی است که این اسباب را فراهم می آورد. تا طوفان زمستان نباشد، سکون بهاری حاصل نمی شود

It is among the consummate wisdom of God that He hath brought forth these means, for without the tempests of winter, the tranquility of spring shall not be attained [3.5s]

Business; financial; property matters; Conduct in finance and business; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0634

450

Persian

حضرت اعلی در ایام توقفشان در بوشهر... تجار بوشهری رسمی داشتند که بعد از ختم هر معامله ای

AHDA.041-042

STAB#073, GEN.012-013

ABU0633

Words spoken on 1911-10-15 in Paris

450

Persian

چون بدیده حقیقت نظر شود روحانیات مطابق جسمانیات است همینطور که در عالم جسمانی

When gazing with the eye of truth, spiritual realities correspond to physical ones, even as in the material world [3.5s]

DWNP_v1#07 p.001-002, BCH.087, KHAB.079 (089), KHTB1.052, KHTP.029

ABU0632

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-15

450

DAS.1914-03-15, SW_v08#04 p.041x, SW_v09#09 p.103-104x

Law of fasting; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Prayer for spiritual recognition; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0631

Address to the friends at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1913-05-30

450

This is a blessed night because Consul Schwarz and his respected wife have come from Germany with the greatest of longing so that they may associate with you.

DAS.1913-05-30

ABU0630

Words to Jinab-i-Hizari et al, spoken on 1913-09-10

450

Persian

امروز خیلی گرم بود حضرت رسول فرموده است اللهم اجعل صیفنا صیف و شتائنا شتا

Today was exceedingly warm. The Apostle of God - may peace be upon Him - hath declared: "O God! Make our summer a summer indeed, and our winter a winter." [3.5s]

MUH3.224

ABU0629

Words to the Coopers, spoken on 1912-10-16

460

You are all dear children of Mrs. [Ella Goodall] Cooper. She loves you with her heart and soul. In Persian language they say that such a person loves another

ECN.841

Material and spiritual existence; two books; Naming of children; of individuals; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0628

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-06

460

I like this name but the Blessed Beauty has given other names also. Among them I like this name, but if a person calls me 'The Greatest Branch' I cannot object.

PN_1919 p070, PN_1920 p016, PN_1920 p028

Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0627

Public address given on 1912-04-30

460

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

When we view the world of creation, we find that all living things may be classified under two aspects

PUP#028 (p.067-069), SW_v03#04 p.009-010

TaliaSafa, New Creation

MHMD1.070

ABU0626

The Evolution of Matter and Development of the Soul: Words spoken on 1911-11-03 in Paris

460

Paris is becoming very cold, so cold that I shall soon be obliged to go away

PT#20 p.060

ABU0625

The Sun of Truth: Words spoken on 1911-10-22 in Paris

460

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

It is a lovely day, the sun shines brightly upon the earth, giving light and warmth to all creatures

PT#07 p.020

ABU0624

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-15

460

DAS.1915-05-15

ABU0623

Words spoken on 1914-06-16

460

DAS.1914-06-16

Education of children; moral education; Humor; jokes; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0622

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-18

460

If a delegation of Baha'is should go to Japan they will do splendid work, because the Japanese think their own religion is out of date. Even the Mikado

PN_1919 p025, PN_1919 p133, LAT.053-055

ABU0621

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-02-27

460

This century is pregnant with the most mighty and world-reforming events. Now it is going through the painful throes of a new birth. The body of the world must go through these tortures

DAS.1915-02-27

ABU0620

Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1914-12-01

460

When we were in Baghdad several believers including myself started with a large caravan for Kazemayn. Each one of us was riding on a fine horse.

DAS.1914-12-01

Humor; jokes; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0619

We Must Not Be Discouraged by the Smallness of Our Numbers: Words spoken on 1911-11-25 in Paris

460

Persian

Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

وقتیکه حضرت مسیح ظاهر شد در اورشلیم ظهور

When Christ appeared He manifested Himself at Jerusalem. He called men to the Kingdom of God, He invited them to Eternal Life and He told them to acquire human perfections.

KHAB.199 (209), KHTB1.207

PT#38 p.118

ABU0618

Words spoken on 1911-09-13 in London

460

Persian

خوش آمدید اهالی ایران بسیار مسرورند از اینکه من آمدم اینجا این

Welcome! Welcome! The people of Iran are very pleased that I have come here. My coming here will foster friendship between Britain and Iran

DWNP_v2#08 p.070-071x, KHTB1.023, NJB_v02#14-16 p.013

ABS#12

ABU0617

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-06-23

460

Persian

بسیار خوش رفتار بود. از روزی که باین امر اقبال کرد خدمت کرد تا نفس اخیر، یعنی فی الحقیقه دقیقه ای فتور نداشت

His holiness [Muhammad Taqi] Afnan was a man of delightful character and sociability. He came to Baghdad when we lived there and visited the Blessed Perfection.

ZSM.1915-06-23

DAS.1915-06-24

ABU0616

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

460

Persian

آن گاو هم نفسی بوده است که در میان بنی اسرائیل بسیار محترم و معتبر و معزز بوده است

That Cow was indeed a sacred being who was highly revered, honored and esteemed among the Children of Israel [3.5s]

KHH2.290-293

ABU0615

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-03-07

460

During the last two years the world has gone through a terrific earthquake. Bloodthirstiness and ferocity have become widespread.

DAS.1915-03-07

ABU0614

Words spoken on 1911-11-30 in Paris

460

Persian

امروز با یکی از خانمها در این مذاکره بودیم که

Today we were engaged in discourse with one of the women concerning this matter [3.5s]

KHF.117, KHAB.121 (132), KHTB1.236

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Second birth; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0613

The Baha’ís Must Work with Heart and Soul to Bring About a Better Condition in the World: Words spoken on 1911-11-19 in Paris

460

Persian

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Thankfulness; gratitude

الحمد لله امروز جمعیت خوبی داریم جهت آنکه این جمعیت ما جمعیت آسمانیست و جهت

How joyful it is to see such a meeting as this, for it is in truth a gathering together of 'heavenly men'… Love and obey your heavenly father

KHAB.182 (193), KHTB1.183

PT#32 p.099

S. Peyman

ABU0612

Words spoken ca. 1919-07-17

470

Fifty years ago, Baha'o'llah wrote that there must be a league of nations to establish universal peace

SW_v10#09 p.195-196

ABU0611

Words spoken on 1913-08-22 in Ramleh

470

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.

DAS.1913-08-22, ABIE.220, BLO_PN#007, STAB#002

ABU0610

Words spoken to Miss St. in Aug 1910

470

Alle Dinge dieser Welt fallen in zwei Gruppen, entweder gehören sie zu den meßbaren, wägbaren, beweisbaren Sachen, oder aber zu den unermeßbaren

SDW v13#10 p.104

ABU0609

Words to Emogene Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-24

470

When I look at the flag in the distance, it reminds me of the King of France. He killed many of the Christians.

PN_1920 p084, PN_1920_heh_haifa p033, PN_1920_heh_haifa p053

Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause

ABU0608

470

Both in Europe and America I have spoken in churches of all denominations, in the Jewish synagogues and universities

ADP.093-095

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Limits of the intellect; Man's distinction from the animal; Martyrs and martyrdom

ABU0607

Words spoken on 1912-12-15 in Liverpool

470

Tonight I am exceedingly happy to find myself in an assembly, the members of which are a recognized factor in philanthropy

SW_v03#17 p.004-005

Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for peace and unity; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0606

Words spoken on board the SS Baron Call at sea, 1913-12-03

470

The managers of these steamship companies must in a degree look after the comfort and well-being of these men [the coal-carriers]

DAS.1913-12-03

Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Labor and management; labor relations; profit sharing; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0605

Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-03

470

Today I am going to speak to you on the object of the appearance of the prophets. It is evident that the world of humanity is in need of educators.

DAS.1913-11-03

ABU0604

Words spoken on 1914-06-26

470

During the autocratic reign of Abdul Hamid, while I was closely incarcerated in the town of Acca, a man with a suspicious character called on me.

DAS.1914-06-26, SW_v09#11 p.125x

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0603

Words to some Zoroastrian Bahá’ís, spoken on 1914-05-06

470

COC#0424x, DAS.1914-05-06, SW_v07#18 p.178-179x, BSTW#052X

ABU0602

Words to Arthur Agnew et al, spoken on 1907-04-10

470

SW_v08#18 p.229-230x, TTAG.004-007, BLO_PN#101

East and West; communication between East and West; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0601

Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900

470

Let us consider the prophecies announcing the coming of God or the Manifestation

SW_v09#01 p.007x, PN_1900 p115

ABU0600

Words to an army commander, spoken on 1914-05-12

470

Today in the world of humanity the most important matter is the question of Universal Peace. The realization of this principle is the crying need...

COC#1604x, LOG#1419x, DAS.1914-05-12, SW_v05#08 p.115-117, SW_v07#06 p.041-042, DWN_v1#12 p.007bx, PN_1914 p011

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Means of establishment of future civilization; Relationship between government and people; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0599

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-18

470

In the seventy fourth chapter of the Koran called 'The Greeks' the following verse occurs significant of the present situation: 'Destruction hath appeared by land and by sea

DAS.1914-11-18

ABU0598

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-02-19

470

While we were in Baghdad this Mirza Javad was with us. He had a melancholic and disconsolate disposition

DAS.1913-02-19

Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0597

Words spoken on 1916-04-07 in Bahji

470

Persian

وقتی که حضرت اعلی در خطر عظیم بودند انظار همه متوجه به جمال مبارک بود. لهذا آقا میرزا عبدالکریم قزوینی

When His Holiness the Exalted One was in grave peril, all eyes were fixed upon the Blessed Beauty. Therefore Áqá Mírzá 'Abdu'l-Karím-i-Qazvíní [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-04-07

Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0596

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-02

470

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

من در نیو یورک خیلی در مجامع شما بودم اقامت من در سایر شهرها عشر این نبود

I have been in your gatherings many times. I have not attended one-tenth

KHTB2.328, BDA1.399.10

PUP#138 (p.460-461), SW_v07#13 p.123-124, MHMD1.418-420

ABU0595

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-13

470

Persian

من امروز ماست خوردم چون آقا میرزا حبیب را دوست میدارم هر چه میگوید میشنوم من ماست

KHH1.240-242 (1.336-339)

KHHE.355-357, STAB#122

ABU0594

Words spoken on 1914-01-24

470

Persian

فی الحقیقه مصیب جناب ابو الفضائل مصیب عظیمه است هر چند انسان میخواهد

The calamity of his honor, Mirza Abul-Fazl is indeed great. No matter how much

MSBH2.351-353, NJB_v05#01 p.004-005

DAS.1914-01-24, SW_v09#03 p.026, ABCC.404x

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Eulogies; reminiscences; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Humor; jokes

ABU0593

Words spoken on 1915-09-09 in Haifa

470

Persian

در سفر امریکا همیشه ذکر و فکر من روضهٴ مبارکه بود و این شعر سعدی را می خواندمآخر ای کعبهٴ مقصود کجا افتادی

ZSM.1915-09-09

Humor; jokes; Rational arguments; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0592

Words to the believers, spoken on 1913-12-29

470

mixed

بسیار خوب است که در مقام حضرت اعلی در ظل عنایت جمال مبارک همه جمعیم ابدا

It is most significant that we are all gathered here in the Tomb of His Holiness the Bab and beneath the protection of the Blessed Perfection.

KHH1.248 (1.347-349)

KHHE.364-366, DAS.1913-12-29

ABU0591

Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-02-09

470

Persian

Composition and decomposition; Creation of the world; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Law of cause and effect; Proofs for the existence of God

امروز شخصی از وجود الوهیت سوال کرد که چه برهان بر وجود الوهیت دارید چه که ناس

Today some one asked a question regarding the existence of God

AMK.274-276, KHF.029, KHAB.410 (414), KHTB3.026, NJB_v04#16 p.002

DAS.1913-02-09, BSC.290 #594-597, SW_v06#08 p.062-064, ADP.103-106, PN_1913 p009

ABU0590

Words spoken on 1912-10-10 in San Francisco

480

Since the beginning of the world various philosophical thoughts and theories have been advanced. When we glance at history we find no end to these concepts.

ECN.117

Limits of the intellect; Names and attributes of God; Rational arguments; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0589

Words to Dr. Woodsen Allen, spoken on 1912-10-10

480

Man must not imagine disease but must ever trust God. Anyway, a man's life here in this world is temporary…. There was a man, a grandee among the Turks

MAB.048, ECN.467+474+523x+595

ABU0588

Address to the Baha'is at banquet, Great Northern Hotel in New York, 1912-11-23

480

Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

Throughout the world there are innumerable meetings and assemblages, more or less important

PUP#132 (p.447-448)

ABU0587

480

The woman of the East has progressed. Formerly in India, Persia and throughout the Orient, she was not considered a human being.

COC#2115, ADP.086-088

ABU0586

480

Some one desires an explanation of the terms soul, mind and spirit. The terminology of ancient and modern philosophers differs.

ADP.120-122

ABU0585

Words to Mr and Mrs Hannen, spoken on 1909-02-22

480

This refers to the great disturbance which is to occur in that day--the latter day. That those souls who occupy the highest stations shall be reverted to the lowest

PN_1909F p087, PN_1909F p105, AKL.004-006

ABU0584

Words spoken ca. 1900

480

This lesson is to explain, if it be possible for either a believer or an unbeliever to advance in the next world. The believer attains to eternal life in this world.

PN_1900_heh p046, PN_1900 p113

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Soul; spirit after death

ABU0583

480

ABCC.039-041, BKOG.357-359, BNE.040-041

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Banishment to; life in 'Akka

ABU0582

Words to some friends, spoken around 1914-11-10

480

In the battle of Khandag the enemy hordes rushed forward and besieged the city of Medina. Mohamad and his companions were in the town and had no other recourse but to defend it.

DAS.1914-11-11

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0581

Words to the friends, spoken around 1909-02-20

480

The world of existence holds the station of one temple, one body; and man in comparison thereto is the spirit of such body.

AHF.034-036

ABU0580

Words spoken on 1914-06-15 in Haifa

480

Persian

من رفتم بطبریه این دفعه رفتن خیلی طول کشید طبریه نقطه ئی است که در کوشه ئی واقع شده

I went to Tiberias, but I stayed there longer than I expected. Tiberias is situated in an out-of-the-way place.

NJB_v05#17 p.003x

DAS.1914-06-15, SW_v09#10 p.116-117

ABU0579

Address to the Baha'is at Krug home in New York, 1912-07-15

480

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Study; deepening; Thankfulness; gratitude; Words vs deeds

I am greatly pleased to see you. Your hearts are illumined by the lights of Baha

PUP#083 (p.236-237), SW_v04#06 p.103+106, PN_1912 p112, BSTW#351d

ABU0578

Words spoken on 1915-10-20 in Akka

480

Persian

طفل باهوشی است. اطفال از کوچکی پیدا است که باهوشند یا نه. در مازندران برادری داشتیم میرزا علی محمد، فوت شد

He is a gifted child. From their earliest years children reveal whether they are gifted or not. In Mazandaran We had a brother, Mirza 'Ali-Muhammad, who hath passed away [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-20

Business; financial; property matters; Martyrs and martyrdom; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0577

Concerning Body, Soul and Spirit: Words spoken on 1911-11-17 in Paris

480

Persian

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution

در عالم انسانی سه مقام است مقام جسم است و آن مقام حیوانی انسانست که با جمیع

There are in the world of humanity three degrees; those of the body, the soul, and spirit. The body is the physical or animal degree of man.

DWNP_v5#11 p.003-004, KHAB.170 (180), KHTB1.167, KHTP.117

PT#31 p.095, BSTW#321

ABU0576

Words spoken on 1915-07-07 in Haifa

480

Persian

جمال مبارک از بغداد تشریف برده بودند و هیچ خبری نبود. احبابی نبود مگر در کاظمین از اعراب

The Blessed Beauty had departed from Baghdad, and no tidings were at hand. There were no loved ones save for some Arabs in Kazamayn [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-07

ABU0575

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-02-28

490

Pray from thy heart that my health continue to be well, so that I may attend to all the affairs.

DAS.1914-02-28

ABU0574

Words spoken on 1912-10-05 in San Francisco

490

We have been driving in your lovely park. I found it so charming that I alighted from the automobile and walked along the pathways.

ECN.092

Critique of Western values; culture; Development of capacity and readiness; Education and the development of capacity; Manifestation of God as sun; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity

ABU0573

Address to NAACP convention, Handel Hall in Chicago, 1912-04-30

490

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

According to the words of the Old Testament God has said, "Let us make man in our image

PUP#029 (p.069-070), SW_v03#04 p.010-011

MHMD1.071

ABU0572

Public address given on 1912-08-17

490

Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

The physical beauty of this place is very wonderful. We hope that a spiritual charm

PUP#090 (p.261-263)

ABU0571

Words spoken on 1914-02-22

490

In every dispensation a number of sanctified souls have become manifest who were self-sacrificing

DAS.1914-02-22, SW_v08#13 p.162-163, SW_v09#18 p.202x

ABU0570

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-13

490

You got very tired in Jerusalem... A Rabbi told me that they expected a Christ that would come and be successful, that he would conquer the world

PN_1920_heh p021, PN_1920_heh_haifa p075

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Oneness; unity of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0569

Words spoken in Dec. 1900

490

The East and the West are united together. The contingent world is in two great divisions -- the physical and the mental

PN_1900_heh p020, PN_1900 p094

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Realms of being; three realms; five realms

ABU0568

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-10

490

DAS.1914-11-10

Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Methods of teaching the Cause

ABU0567

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-10

490

My sole aim in the education of these boys amounted to this: I hoped that after their graduation these boys would arise with the utmost severance... but none of them fulfilled my desire

DAS.1915-03-10

ABU0566

Words to an army commander, spoken on 1914-05-11

490

By a general agreement all the governments of the world must disarm simultaneously. It will

DAS.1914-05-11, SW_v05#08 p.116, SW_v07#06 p.042-043, SW_v08#12 p.155-156, PN_1914 p012, STAB#151

Call to action; Stories; anecdotes; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0565

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

490

The world of existence has two estates: the one is the Unconditioned, the Absolute, the Divine; the other is that of submission to God.

AELT.172-176

ABU0564

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-18

490

The Blessed Perfection educated us in this most great Prison. If we consider this fact with the sight of justice we will realize that He instructed us with the tears of His eyes.

DAS.1915-04-18

ABU0563

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

490

Those who lack wisdom think that the worlds of God are limited to the material universe. They deny that there are spiritual realms.

AELT.187-190

ABU0562

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-18

490

I have sent for thee this morning to speak to thee on a confidential matter. The covenant-breakers have again concocted another device, whereby they may terminate my life

DAS.1915-05-18

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0561

Words spoken on 1915-07-24 in Haifa

490

Persian

خیلی مطول بود و چهار سال طول کشید. هم چنین بیان اینکه کشتی ها و راه آهن و تراموای مسافرت را آسان کرده

Most prolonged was it, extending over a span of four years. Similarly did the advent of vessels, railways and tramways render travel with facility [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-07-24

Development of capacity and readiness; Education of children; moral education; The power of words; of speech; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

ABU0560

Words to Mary Lucas and other pilgrims, spoken on 1905-02-04

500

The Christians explain these verses by saying they refer to the Holy Spirit which came to the disciples after Christ's departure.

BAVA.041-042, BLO_PN#021

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0559

Words to Laura Barney

500

Christ said, "Go into thy chamber and shut the door, and pray to they Father which is in heaven". Why did

SW_v08#04 p.046-047

Methods of teaching the Cause; Need for an educator; Obedience to and respect for government authority; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer

ABU0558

Words to pilgrims in June 1906

500

These Bahá'í Feasts are celebrated in the East according to the lunar calendar. We also celebrate them here in accord with the lunar reckoning.

PN_1906 p070, SUR.262, BLO_PN#001

ABU0557

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-10

500

Christ himself said that whatever happened in the cycle of Moses would occur again in His time. Therefore these occurrences were repeated.

PN_1904 p014, PN_1904 p053, TTAW.019-022, BLO_PN#102

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

ABU0556

Words to a musician, spoken on 1913-05-08

500

Music was an ancient art in Persia. The old people of Persia loved music very much and their artists contributed to its development. When the Arabs conquered Persia

DAS.1913-05-08

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Music and singing; Past, present and future of Iran; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0555

Spiritual Aspiration in the West: Words spoken on 1911-11-06 in Paris

500

Persian

Critique of Eastern values; culture; High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Praise of Western values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

من از شرق آمدم بغرب در شرق میشنیدم که

You are very welcome! From Eastern lands I have come to the West to sojourn awhile among you. In the East it is often said

KHAB.128 (139), KHTB1.113

PT#23 p.066

ABU0554

Address to the Baha'is at 1901 18th St. NW in Washington, 1912-11-10

500

PUP#127 (p.428-430), SW_v06#13 p.103-104

I am greatly pleased with the friends in Washington and experience real happiness in meeting them

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0553

Words spoken on 1914-02-19

500

In Teheran I spoke with a scholarly gentleman and gave him the divine Message.... My happiness is in these glad tidings and victories... While we were living in Bagdad one of the most honorable men in Persian came there. He called

LOG#1981x, DAS.1914-02-19, SW_v07#16 p.155, SW_v09#03 p.035-036, STAB#109, STAB#113

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0552

500

Persian

شیخ عبدالله برای من حکایت کرد که جمال مبارک در سفر سلیمانیه در خانه نقشبندی اطاقی داشتند بسیار کم بیرون میآمدند

Sheikh Abdullah recounted unto me that the Blessed Beauty, during His sojourn in Sulaymaniyyih, occupied a chamber in the house of the Naqshbandi, wherefrom He would but rarely venture forth [3.5s]

YIK.367-370, ZIAB2.221

ABU0551

Words spoken on 1916-08-10 in Haifa

500

Persian

روح در عالم تجرد از بدن مستغنی است. دارای جمیع شئون است. به نفسه بدون احتیاج بدن می بیند، می شنود

The spirit, in its realm of abstraction, is wholly independent of the body. It possesseth all attributes and, of itself, without need of the body, doth see and hear [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-08-10

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body

ABU0550

Words spoken on 1913-12-22 in Haifa

500

Persian

خوش آمدید صفا آوردید گفتم احباء را دو قسمت کنیم ولکن باز جا کم است اللهم زدهم

You are welcome, most welcome! We have divided the friends into two groups, but the place is still too small

KHF.159, KHTB3.072

SW_v09#02 p.023-024

Growth of the Cause; Past, present and future of Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0549

Words to Mon. Richard, spoken on 1913-05-10

500

Persian

حق را بحر و موجودات را امواج و اشباح گویند اما انبیای الهی حق را مقدس از حلول و حدود دانند

He quoted the philosophic apothegms of the Sufi leaders stating that the Sufi idea about God is pantheistic

DAS.1913-05-10

God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; Manifestation of God as mediator; Pantheism; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]

ABU0548

Words spoken ca. Feb. 1920

500

Persian

حضرات مسافرین رفتند اگر راه ها کلاً و کاملاً باز شود مسافرتها آسان میگردد انسان در مدت قلیلی وارد ایران میشود

The honored wayfarers have departed. Should the pathways be wholly and completely opened, journeys shall become easy, such that man may enter Persia in but a brief span [3.5s]

KHMT.078-079

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Critique of Western values; culture; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; War and peace; Words vs deeds

ABU0547

500

Persian

جسمانیات اگر در ظل روحانیات باشد ترقی میکند و الا ایامی چند

Material things, when abiding beneath the shade of spiritual things, advance and progress; else they endure but for a few days [3.5s]

NJB_v15#07 p.216

ABU0546

Talk to pilgrims at Haifa pilgrim house, 1914-10-23

500

Persian

باید شام بعد از غروب حاضر باشد هر وقت میل دارند بخورند بهترین اوقات

The best hour to eat supper is right after sunset... During the life of my grandfather, the Ministers of State had an established custom

KHH1.117 (1.163-164)

KHHE.178-179, DAS.1914-10-23

Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0545

500

Persian

اینکه این روز نامه از جهت جامعه بحث میکرد اما

Whereas in this day the discourse concerned the community [3.5s]

NJB_v15#09 p.280

ABU0544

Words spoken on 1915-04-07 in Abu Sinan

500

mixed

این بیچاره های مردم گشته میشوند و نمیدانند برای چه جانهای خود را فدای خاک میکنند

These hapless souls wander astray, and know not why they sacrifice their very lives unto the dust [3.5s]

MSBH2.421-423

Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcending the material condition

ABU0543

Address to the Baha'is at Phillips studio in New York, 1912-04-12

500

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

امروز روز خوبی بود در این عالم ناسوت سروری برای من نمانده جز ملاقات احباء دیگر

I give greeting in love and unity. The affairs of this world are to be accounted as nothing compared

BRL_DAK#1242, KHF.053, KHAB.237 (246), KHTB2.008, NJB_v04#13 p.001, BDA1.030n

PUP#003 (p.007-009), SW_v03#08 p.003-004, SW_v05#03 p.041

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

MHMD1.039

ABU0542

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-24

510

When I was in Mazandaran I was a wee bit of a child and enjoyed all the fun and play belonging to that age.

DAS.1914-12-24, SW_v13#10 p.271-272, STAB#004

Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0541

510

What becomes of the soul after its separation from the body? The question concerns that which has a place and that which is placeless.

ADP.127-130

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death

ABU0540

Words spoken at Plaza Hotel in Chicago, 1912-05-02

510

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Consultation; Parliaments; constitutional government; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Unity in diversity

In this Cause consultation is of vital importance, but spiritual conference and not the mere voicing

PUP#031 (p.072-073), SW_v03#04 p.011-012, STAB#060

ABU0539

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-06

510

Last night I visited the Mufti, the spiritual head of the Muslims... When I speak it is in such a manner that no one can object... It is written that Socrates went to other lands; they do not say that he did not leave Greece

PN_1920 p070, PN_1920_heh p015

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Oneness; unity of religion; Predictions and prophecies; Stories; anecdotes; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0538

Words to pilgrims departing for India, spoken on 1914-04-18

510

Although the religions of God undergo change and transformation yet the primal objects are immutable... The prevalent notion that the religions of the past have set aside and abolished each other is a great mistake.

DAS.1914-04-18

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

ABU0537

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

510

Women in Persia were treated badly in former times by the Muhammadans.... Qurratu'l-'Ayn was one of the greatest and most heroic women

TDLA.052-054, BLO_PN#104

Martyrs and martyrdom; Role and station of women; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]

ABU0536

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-12

510

Nadir Shah was one of the great rulers of Persia and during his military career he conquered India and many other countries. He was a resourceful leader

DAS.1914-11-12

Call to action; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0535

Words to Mrs Bernard, spoken on 1913-03-18

510

Persian

Acting according to the exigencies of the day; pragmatism; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Excellence; distinction; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ولی انقطاع بعدم اسباب نیست بلکه بعدم تعلق قلب است ما در طهران شب دارای هر چیز

You have travelled through India... When the Persian government imprisoned Baha'u'llah in Teheran... Detachment does not imply lack of means; it is marked by the freedom of the heart. In Tihran, we possessed everything… There were once two friends, one rich but free of heart

BDA2.187

DAS.1913-03-18, MHMD2.238-239, ABCC.009x, BW_v13p1187-1188x, VLAB.144x, STAB#028x

ABU0534

Words spoken on 1915-10-08 in Haifa

510

Persian

والله یؤتی النصر لمن یشاء. در اینگونه محاربات غالبی نیست در میان، فی الحقیقه کل مغلوبند. این دو کشتی

By God, He granteth victory unto whomsoever He willeth. In conflicts such as these there can be no victor; in truth, all are vanquished. These two armies [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-08

Martyrs and martyrdom; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0533

Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12

510

Persian

گفتند شما ها امروز میخواهید بروید گفتم پس بروم وداع کنم علی العجاله در تابستان

I have been informed that you are leaving today... When the Commission of Inquiry came [in 1904], they made matters difficult for us.

KHH1.108-110 (1.151-154)

KHHE.164-169, DAS.1914-10-12, PN_1914 p068

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Mystery of the great reversal; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU0532

Words spoken on 1911-11-27 in Paris

510

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

روسای ادیان امروز گمان میکنند که دین عبارت از تقلید آبا و اجداد است لهذا هر قومی تشبث

Religious leaders nowadays are of the opinion that religion consists of blindly following parental and ancestral beliefs… The greatest bounty of God to man is knowledge.... If religious beliefs should contradict science and reason, they are assuredly ignorance... Religion and science are linked together; they cannot be separated

BRL_DAK#0827, KHTB1.225, KHTP.171

BRL_ATE#207x, BRL_ATE#208x

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Harmony of science and religion; Idolatry; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Rational arguments

ABU0531

Words spoken at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1911-11-03

510

mixed

دین الله فی الحقیقه عبارت از اعمال است عبارت از الفاظ نیست زیرا دین الله

The Religion of God, in truth, consisteth in deeds and not in mere words, for verily the Religion of God [3.5s]

KHF.283, KHAB.119 (129), KHTB1.105, KHTP.082

Christian doctrine and practice; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; War and peace; Words vs deeds

ABU0530

510

Persian

جمال مبارک ملاقات هیچ متصرفی را نپذیرفتند و سلطان باندیشه شد

The Blessed Beauty accepted not the audience of any governor, and this caused the sovereign to fall into deep contemplation [3.5s]

ASAT4.352-354

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0529

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha in Spring 1910

520

Du frägst viel und Wichtiges, o meine Tochter, Gott möge uns allen Weisheit und Erkenntnis schenken, darüber klar zu sehen!

SDW v12#01 p.002-003

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Predictions and prophecies; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0528

Public address given on 1912-04-24

520

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

What a wonderful meeting this is! These are the children of the Kingdom. The song we have just listened to... The art of music is divine and effective

LOG#1362x, PUP#021 (p.052-054), SW_v03#03 p.019-020, SW_v08#02 p.027-028, SW_v09#08 p.093-094

Differences in human capacity; Education of children; moral education; Fulfillment of true potential; Music and singing; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

MHMD1.056-057

ABU0527

Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31

520

The Bahá'í must first be informed of the Principles and Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh, then go forth

SW_v03#11 p.005-006, PN_1912_heh p006, PN_1912 p005, STAB#036

Martyrs and martyrdom; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0526

Words to Archie Bell spoken in June 1914

520

I am pleased, very pleased to meet one from far away America… Baha'ism is simply a message, its prophecies are readily explained by all religions… I find gems of truth in what Mrs. [Mary Baker] Eddy said and these things I include and accept. But there are many exaggerations...

DAS.1914-10-30x, SHL.307-317

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Miracles and their interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0525

Words spoken ca. 1900

520

We had these flower last year and today we see the same. We are in the habit of saying these flowers are the return

PN_1900_heh p059

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

ABU0524

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

520

There are two states of existence—the temporal and the eternal- the conditioned and the unconditioned—the estate of impotence and of primeval power.

AELT.191-194

Christ; Christianity; Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Muhammad; Islam; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; The ephemeral and the eternal; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0523

Public address given on 1912-12-03

520

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Outward and inward meanings; Study; deepening; Suffering; rejection of Christ

I have been informed that the purpose of your class meeting is to study the significances

PUP#137 (p.458-460)

ABU0522

Words to Habib Mu'ayyad around June 1914

520

Persian

میدانی چرا حضرت اعلی شهید شد میدانی چرا جمال مبارک اینهمه بلاها را تحمل کرد

Do you know why His Holiness the Exalted One [the Bab] was martyred and the Blessed Beauty sustained such life-long hardships and sufferings?... Is it rational for us to aid him? If a thief wants to enter a house and rob it, should we help him?

KHH1.072-074 (1.100-103)

KHHE.116-117

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Martyrs and martyrdom

ABU0521

Words to some newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-30

520

Persian

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as educator; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ما بهاءالله را اول مربی عالم انسانی میدانیم در زمانی که شرق را ظلمت اختلاف احاطه

We believe Baha'u'llah to be the supreme educator of humanity. When the gloom of contention

KHTB2.054, BDA1.060.06

MHMD1.068-070

ABU0520

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-09-28

520

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude

حضرات الطاف جمال مبارک موج میزند الآن چون نگاه می کنم می بینم بحر عنایتش مواجست

Dear friends, the waves of the bounties of the Blessed Beauty are surging. As I look I see the ocean of His favor swelling

BDA1.276.09x

MHMD1.294x

ABU0519

Words spoken on 1915-08-04 in Haifa

520

Persian

حالا یک روزنامه می خواندم از جهت جامعه بحث می کرد. نمی توانست خوب تعبیر کند اما مقصد این بود که جامعه

Just now I was perusing a journal which discoursed upon the theme of society. Though it could not well express its intent, yet its purpose was that society [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-04

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0518

Words spoken on 1911-11-27 in Paris

520

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

امروز میخواستم بیایم اینجا دم در دیدم اروپ‌پلن بلند شده بسیار منظر خوشی بود حقیقت

Today, as I intended to come here, I beheld at the threshold an aeroplane soaring aloft - truly it was a wondrous sight [3.5s]... ...But the flight of the human spirit is through the glad-tidings of God. The flight of the human mind is through the increase of understanding and perception

BRL_DAK#1005, KHTB1.228

BRL_ATE#201x

Power of the mind over nature; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0517

Words to Prof. E. A. Rogers, spoken on 1912-10-22

530

I longed very much to visit you at your school in Los Gatos but there was not the time

ECN.758

Educational curricula; Education of children; moral education

ABU0516

Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-04-11

530

The proper spirit in which to visit places hallowed by remembrances of Christ... To be a Bahai simply means to love all the world; to love humanity and try to serve it; to work for universal peace and universal brotherhood…. The world in the past has been ruled by force

COMP_WOMENP#025x

BRL_WOMEN#025x, COC#2116x, LOG#2079x, SW_v03#03 p.004-005, SW_v09#07 p.087, SW_v13#05 p.115, SW_v19#02 p.052, VLAB.084x, BNE.071x, BNE.083x, BNE.149x, BLO_PN#002x

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Humor; jokes; Role and station of women; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0515

Words to some Zoroastrian friends, spoken on 1915-04-18

530

The Blessed Perfection expressed always great love for the Parsee friends. When Manikchi came to Baghdad and stood in His spiritual Presence he related many stories concerning the humiliation of the Parsees

DAS.1915-04-18

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0514

Words to Mr and Mrs Kinney et al, spoken on 1909-08-21

530

Whosoever turns to the Kingdom must neither be affected by poverty or wealth... While the Master was in Teheran and the family was pillaged, for three days and nights they were left absolutely foodless... Man comes into the world naked

PN_1909 p065, PN_1909C p121

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0513

Words to Fugeta et al, spoken on 1920-01-07

530

Amongst the proofs of the Blessed Beauty was the fact that two bloodthirsty monarchs opposed his cause.

PN_1919 p075

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Growth of the Cause; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

ABU0512

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-21

530

Syria has an important position strategically. Ancient nations conquering this country extended the boundary of their empire to all the then known parts of the world.

DAS.1914-11-21

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Prophecy and fulfillment; Shrines and Holy places

ABU0511

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1920-11-04

530

Not one among the former religions, such as the Jews, spoke a word of praise concerning His Holiness Christ or concerning His Holiness Muhammad.

PN_1920_heh p010, PN_1920_heh_haifa p067

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

ABU0510

Words to some young Bahá’ís, spoken on 1915-05-02

530

All the Bahá'í children must learn a trade or manual profession. This must be aside from their literary education... Do not be satisfied with a superficial smattering of a language

DAS.1915-05-02

Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; High station of learning; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession

ABU0509

Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1915-01-04

530

These childish demonstrations are most shallow in their motives, because they are based on the conquest of the earth which in itself is not permanent.

DAS.1915-01-04

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Stories; anecdotes; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0508

Words to Agnew, Chase, Sheffler, spoken on 1907-04-12

530

Today is a beautiful day. I have been longing to see such a day. I am very happy. My happiness is from the point that the Power of God has gathered us together…. If there should not be decomposition, composition would not be.

PN_1907 p073x, TTAG.008-011, BLO_PN#101

Composition and decomposition; Critique of Western values; culture; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity in diversity; War and peace

ABU0507

Words spoken ca. 1900

530

The justice of God is a difficult subject and requires much reflection upon our Lord's Words... Paraclete means the Holy Spirit... Regarding the use of beads

PN_1900_heh p040, BSTW#305x

Chastisement and requital; Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Justice and mercy; Maintainance of degrees in society; Many are called but few are chosen

ABU0506

Words to Arthur Agnew et al, spoken on 1907-04-13

530

This is a prison and in prison one cannot find rest. Whatever it may be, this is a prison

TTAG.013-016, BLO_PN#101

Effort; striving; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

ABU0505

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-16

530

Persian

هارون الرشید خواست حفر کند نتوانست بعد مامون باین خیال افتاد بعد از زحمت

Harum ar-Rashid wanted to excavate [the Pyramids] but was unsuccessful.... One thing that has enabled European civilization to advance so considerably is the aptitude for accepting the truth

KHH1.218-220 (1.305-307)

KHHE.319-321, BSR_v13 p.102

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Power of the mind over nature; Praise of Western values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

ABU0504

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-18

530

I am straining my ears toward the city of Shiraz--the sacred birthplace of the Báb--that perchance I may hear the sweet rapturous songs of its inhabitants.

DAS.1915-03-18

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0503

The Last Meeting: Words spoken on 1911-12-01 in Paris

530

Persian

Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

روزیکه بپاریس آمدم دیدم مزرعه ایست

When I arrived in Paris some time ago for the first time, I looked around me with much interest, and in my mind I likened this beautiful city to a large garden.

KHTB1.239

PT#53 p.177, SAS.109x

ABU0502

Words spoken at Paster Wagner's church in Paris, 1911-11-26

530

Persian

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Love of God; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the mind over nature; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

جمیع مظاهر مقدسه خدمت بحقیقت فرمودند حضرت موسی ترویج حقیقه فرمود حضرت مسیح

I am deeply touched by the sympathetic words which have been addressed to me... All down the ages the prophets of God have been sent into the world to serve the cause of truth

KHAB.201 (211), KHTB1.210, KHTP.156

PT#39 p.120, DWN_v3#05 p.034-037, DWN_v4#08-9 p.115-119

ABU0501

Words spoken at hotel suite in New York, 1912-05-31

530

Persian

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

امروز میخواهم آقامیرزا ولی الله خان را بشما معرفی کنم

Today, I would like to introduce you to Áqa Mírza Valíyu’llah Khan. This young man was the son of Áqa Mírza Varqa

KHTB2.107, NJB_v03#18 p.004

ADMS#177

BDA1.111, MHMD1.118

ABU0500

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha in Feb 1910

540

Zufall heißt, bedeutet Sinnlosigkeit. Suchst du, mein Sohn, im Weltenbau, im persönlichen Dasein keinen Sinn

SDW v13#10 p.101-102

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Exhortations and counsels; Free will and predestination; fate; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering

ABU0499

Words to Ethel Rosenberg et al, spoken on 1904-08-30

540

The guidance of God is that which will always guide people in the right way. All human beings are earthly

COC#0795x, LOG#1485x, SW_v08#06 p.067-068, BSTW#370

Bringing oneself to account each day; Effort; striving; Prayer for protection; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0498

540

When the Blessed Perfection (Baha'u'llah) was exiled from Bagdad the large number

SW_v13#10 p.277-278, BKOG.179+186+192x

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0497

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-19

540

The time of the Blessed Beauty was spent in the manner described until the appearance of the Báb

PN_1919 p041

Conference of Badasht; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0496

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-02-11

540

This afternoon we passed by the nunnery and entered into its garden. The government forced the nuns to leave the country

DAS.1915-02-11

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Critique of Western values; culture; Monasticism; asceticism; Religion as source of love and unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God

ABU0495

Words spoken in late Aug./early Sept. 1911 in Vevey

540

Christ and all the Prophets have taught in their Holy Books the immortality of the soul. Jesus during His life had so many afflictions

AIF.1911-08-27, PN_1909B p035, DJT.188-190, BLO_PN#027

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Purpose; goal of creation; Second birth; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

ABU0494

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-22

540

Each state, for instance New York, will have one House of Justice. The cities (of that state) will be under that House of Justice... Each of the friends should try to guide at least one soul

PN_1919 p031, PN_1919 p169, LAT.102-106

Elections; House of Justice; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0493

The Fourth Principle—The Acceptance of the Relation between Religion and Science: Words spoken on 1911-11-12 in Paris

540

Persian

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Differences in human capacity; Empty learning; false spirituality; Harmony of science and religion; Idolatry; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity in diversity

دیروز بیان کردیم اساس ثانی وحدت عالم انسانی است سوم دین و علم توام است اگر

Yesterday I spoke to you of the Second Principle of the Teaching of Baha'o'llah, the Unity of Mankind

BRL_DAK#1227, KHAB.160 (171), KHTB1.155, KHTP.108

PT#44 p.145, SW_v03#01 p.005, DWN_v3#03-4 p.024-027

ABU0492

Words spoken on 1914-02-23

550

We had a person by the name of Estad Esmail. Indeed, he was peerless.... It is the duty of all the friends to help the families of the martyrs.... Indeed, Mullah Bahram is a blessed being.... Unless the souls are believers in God and assured in the verses of God, wealth causes the hearts to be hardened and without light.

SW_v09#09 p.105-106

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Suffering and imprisonment; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0491

Beauty and Harmony in Diversity: Words spoken on 1911-10-28 in Paris

550

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Unity of thought and belief

The Creator of all is One God. From this same God all creation sprang into existence

PT#15 p.043

ABU0490

Words to Youness Khan in 1904

550

All the believers in Kashan were weeping and mourning. Here, there were fathers and mother patiently witnessing the agony of their beloved sons

PN_1904 p056

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0489

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-20

550

Mirza Taqi, Governor of Amul, with 700 riflemen, surrounded the room of Jamal-i-Mubarak... They looted everything that was there.

PN_1919 p042

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0488

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-10

550

What dost thou want with a room of stone and clay! I have prepared for thee such glorious rooms the walls, the roofs, the floors and the furniture of which are of purest deeds

DAS.1914-12-10, SW_v13#06 p.152x

Critique of Eastern values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise of Western values; culture; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Work as worship

ABU0487

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1914-11-08

550

The tempest in the Atlantic ocean is very spectacular. It is a world of water.... When I was a very young child in Tihran, there was a man by the name of Abbas Quli Khan

DAS.1914-11-08

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0486

Words to Mrs Sarah Herron et al in Dec. 1900

550

Third explanation [of sacrifice] - The worldly grades of every Manifestation are so different from the spiritual grades, that each Manifestation has voluntarily sacrificed everything pertaining to worldly honor

PN_1900 p121

ABU0485

Words spoken on 1914-02-17

550

When the Blessed Perfection and his family were exiled from Persia, all along our way... In this Cause there is no relationship save the relationship of service

DAS.1914-02-17, SW_v08#13 p.164x, BSTW#096

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world

ABU0484

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

550

In this story of our Lord Jesus the Sea of Tiberias represents the Ocean of Creation - the two shores represent earthly truth and spiritual truth.

SW_v08#09 p.114-115x, PN_1901 p005, NRMM.209

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Limits of the intellect; Literal interpretation; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU0483

Address to women's gathering at Krug home in New York, 1912-11-19

550

Undoubtedly you must be happy; if you are not happy, then who should be happy?... In all the former dispensations, men were considered superior to women.

BSTW#108

Call to action; Equality of men and women; Prophecy and fulfillment; Role and station of women; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0482

Words to travellers from the East, Port Said, 1913-06-27

550

mixed

Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

فی الحقیقه خوب مجلسی است بهتر از این نمیشود حاضرین از احبای الهی در کمال توجه

This is indeed a good gathering; it does not get any better than this. With rapt attention to God, His loved ones in attendance here are seated next to one another

BRL_DAK#0771, AMK.293-295, AVK2.205.12x, KHF.051, KHAB.447 (447), KHTB3.029, NJB_v04#10 p.002

ADMS#219

ABU0481

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-20

550

Persian

Monasticism; asceticism; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession

در ایام لکورغه اولاد خود را بقانون و ترتیب مخصوصی تربیت می‌کردند اولاً در وقت ازدواج

Lycurgus was well-versed in laws and he wished to treat his subjects justly. As he looked over the Spartans, he observed that they were divided into three classes… One day in the company of the Governor

BDA2.149-150x

DAS.1913-02-19, MHMD2.187-188x, STAB#098x

ABU0480

Words spoken on 1914-08-10

550

They are informed too late. The matter is now beyond their criticism and rebuke... Mohammed Ali Pasha had a big, fat camel. When the Hajis started on their long pilgrimage to Mecca

DAS.1914-08-10, SW_v09#18 p.210-211x, STAB#119

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0479

Words spoken on 1916-03-31 in Bahji

550

Persian

اوهام این فقراء خیلی است. مثلاً گمان می کند که اگر روی این قالی بنشیند دیگر لذتی اعظم از این نمی شود

Great is the delusion of these poor ones. For instance, they imagine that should they recline upon this carpet, no greater pleasure could there be than this [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-03-31

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0478

The Pitiful Causes of War, and the Duty of Everyone to Strive for Peace: Words spoken on 1911-10-21 in Paris

550

mixed

Importance of prayer; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace

امروز حوادث ایطالیا و ترکیا را خواندم باز محاربه جدیدی شده خون بیچارگان انسان

I hope you are all happy and well. I am not happy, but very sad. The news of the Battle of Benghazi grieves my heart. I wonder at the human savagery that still exists in the world!

KHAB.106 (115), KHTB1.087

PT#06 p.017, SW_v02#14 p.004-005

E. Mahony, jeph.ilosopher, Maryam & Nabil, N. Ma'ani, T. Ellis, A. & M. Zemke [track 1], K. Key, G.H. Miller, Nica, Sahar & Delara

ABU0477

Interview with Mrs. Jo Goudsmit at House of the Master in Haifa, 1920-02 ca.

560

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

BSR_v17 p.172-174

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

ABU0476

Words spoken on 1910-05-10

560

The English king, with his pomp and grandeur, used to address the sun and say

SW_v01#08 p.003-005

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

ABU0475

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-10-23

560

Here is the place of health, but the place of spiritual health. Whoever is weak and comes here will become strong.

PN_1920 p057, PN_1920_heh_haifa p027

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Race unity; racial issues; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0474

Words to Mary Lucas and other pilgrims, spoken on 1905-01-30

560

Arts, Importance of in Promoting the Faith

Voice is the vibration of the air, and is like the waves of the sea. The voice is produced through the instrumentality of the lips… It is natural for the heart and spirit to take pleasure and enjoyment in all things that show forth symmetry, harmony, and perfection

BRL_IOA#24x, COC#1422, BAVA.011-014, BLO_PN#021

Chastity and purity; Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Harmony of science and religion; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of words; of speech

ABU0473

The True Meaning of the Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Christ: Words spoken on 1911-10-30 in Paris

560

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

In the Bible there are prophecies of the coming of Christ. The Jews still await

PT#16 p.047, SW_v13#05 p.115x

ABU0472

560

True happiness is found in purity of thought. Whenever I look into your radiant faces I am made most happy because your thoughts are pure

SW_v13#05 p.102-104

Education of children; moral education; High station of learning; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0471

Words to Mrs Hoagg et al, spoken on 1920-10-29

560

In the books of God there is no mention of this subject, but in the religion of God eating meat is permissible...For instance, the animals that are diseased suffer more than from death. To die is better than to suffer from these diseases.

PN_1920_heh p006, PN_1920_heh_haifa p061

Evolution; human evolution; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Kindness to and rights of animals

ABU0470

Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1920-10-24

560

There are many collective forces in the world of existence which bring together the scattered ..., which unite different ideals

PN_1920 p061, PN_1920_heh p002, PN_1920_heh_haifa p038

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity in diversity

ABU0469

Words to Zoroastrian pilgrims, spoken on 1913-11-15

560

This is the last day that I am meeting you, but in reality this is the first day. Although physically it is the last day, yet spiritually

DAS.1913-11-15

Infinity and eternity; Law of pilgrimage; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0468

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

560

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Literal interpretation; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment

Bahá‘u'lláh is the same Light in a new Lamp. To see, we must look at the Light and not at the Lamp.... Will is the center or focus of human understanding. We must will to know God

BSC.503 #968x, SW_v07#19 p.195x, TDLA.029-031, BLO_PN#104

ABU0467

Words to Ali Kuli Khan and Florence Khan spoken in June 1906

560

That which is always the cause of inharmony and delays the progress of the Cause of God is love for leadership and self-interest. Those who cherish such tendencies

PN_1906 p052, SUR.249-250, BLO_PN#001

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0466

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

560

In the Book of the Zend-Avesta the Zoroastrians are awaiting the Coming of two Manifestations.... Moses said that after him should come Joshua. The Christ said, addressing Peter... My assistance is the assistance of the Blessed Perfection.

SW_v08#17 p.221x, SW_v08#15 p.211-212x, TDLA.061-063, BLO_PN#104, BSTW#484x

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Twin Manifestations

ABU0465

Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1906-07-06

560

The believers must not be influenced by the conditions in Akka, be Akka in a state of calm or confusion. No matter what happens in Akka

PN_1906 p074, SUR.267-268, BLO_PN#001

Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0464

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

560

The first state of the perceiving soul is that in which it is engrossed in the gratification of desire. In this state its nature is like that of animals

AELT.169-172

Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0463

Words spoken on 1916-04-16 in Bahji

560

Persian

`Abdu'l-Bahá, Shrine of

بعد از من معرکه می شود. خدا اسباب فراهم آورده که من باشم و نباشم تا احباب در اطراف بر ایشان فتوری حاصل نشود

After my departure there will be a short time of quiet in the Baha'i Cause. Then the flame of love and activity... bury me between Haifa and Akka in the sands there, for it is the pathway of the loved ones and pilgrims. Build nothing over it [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-04-16

SW_v14#06 p.181x

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Christ; Christianity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; Growth of the Cause; Law of burial and cremation; Predictions and prophecies

ABU0462

The Sixth Principle—Means of Existence: Words spoken on 1911-11-14 in Paris

560

Persian

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Maintainance of degrees in society; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

امروز مختصر صحبت میدارم از جمله اساس بهاء الله تعدیل معیشت است طبقات ناس

Among the most important principles of the Teaching of Baha'o'llah is the equalization of the means of living among men.

AMK.212-215, AVK4.336x, KHF.251, KHAB.172 (183), KHTB1.170, KHTP.121

LOG#1866x, PT#46 p.156, SW_v03#02 p.005-006

ABU0461

570

To see the joy of divine gladness on your faces is the cause of my happiness, for when I see you happy, I am happy also.

SW_v13#05 p.101, ADP.069-073

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0460

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-30

570

There was a family at Jaziratu'l-Arab. The Sheikh had a nephew who desired to marry the daughter of the Sheikh.

PN_1919 p054

Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0459

Words to George Winterburn et al, spoken on 1904-02-09

570

Every nation is looking for a Promised One, or indeed, for two Manifestations. Zoroastrians expect two. The Jews expect Elias and Christ.

PN_1904 p012, PN_1904 p048, TTAW.015-019, BLO_PN#102

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Outward and inward meanings; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU0458

Words spoken on 1915-08-11 in Haifa

570

Persian

موسم عید است و ما نومید از دیدار یار عالمی در عیش و نوش و ما بچشم اشکبار

It is the season of festivities, yet We remain bereft of the vision of Our Beloved; whilst the world exulteth in pleasure and delight, Our eyes are filled with tears [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-11

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0457

The Second Principle—The Unity of Mankind: Words spoken on 1911-11-11 in Paris

570

Persian

Differences in human capacity; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Unity; oneness of humanity

دیروز ذکر کردیم اول چیزی که برای انسان لازم تحری حقیقت است و در تحری حقیقت

Yesterday I spoke to you of the First Principle of the Teaching of Baha'o'llah, the Search after Truth

BRL_DAK#1226, DWNP_v6#02 p.002-004, KHAB.157 (168), KHTB1.151, KHTP.103

PT#42 p.141, SW_v03#01 p.004-005, DWN_v3#01 p.010x

ABU0456

Public address given on 1912-04-17

570

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

در بعضی از کتب الهی مذکور است که چون شمس حقیقت طلوع نماید

In the Holy Books it is recorded that when the Sun of Truth dawns it will

SFI07.025, BDA1.037n

PUP#010 (p.023-025), SW_v03#10 p.009-010, SW_v19#02 p.055

Differences in human capacity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity in diversity

MHMD1.046

ABU0455

570

Persian

حاجی فرجی کحال در بغداد بود خودش میگفت سه هزار چشم کور کردم تا کحال شدم

There was in Baghdad a man by the name of Haji Faraj Kahhal [oculist].

AHDA.509-510

STAB#077x

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Newspapers and the media; publications; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0454

Words spoken on 1912-10-12 in Oakland

580

This morning we spoke in the Temple Emanu-El at the invitation of Dr. Meyer, who is a most broadminded man. In Persia there are a great many Jews who have become followers of Bahá’u’lláh.

ECN.130

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Growth of the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0453

Words spoken at the Shrine of the Bab in Mar 1910

580

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

MSBH10.188-190

SDW v13#02 p.017-018, BLO_PN#047

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

ABU0452

Words spoken at the Shrine of the Bab in Aug 1909

580

Das Wort "auserwahlt ("chosen" in Englisch) wird leicht als gleichbedeutend mit "bevorzugt", "verwöhnt", "auserlesen", "vor andern" angesehen. Gerade das Volk Israel hat es kaum je in seiner ganzen Bedeutung erfaßt

SDW v11#06 p.064-065

Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0451

580

I pray for your health and happiness. Consider the distance I have traveled and reflect on the great desire.... Be pure--to be pure is to be selfless

SW_v07#18 p.185x, ADP.047-050

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Martyrs and martyrdom; Mary Magdalene; Presence of; reunion with God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0450

Words to the friends, spoken around 1915-01-30

580

Mullah Jami writes in his book: 'When I completed my education in the University of Bokhara and gained mastery over the various branches of philosophy

DAS.1915-01-31

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Law of pilgrimage; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0449

Words spoken on 1913-11-24 in Ramleh

580

Before the regular stage-post was established in Persia, there were many swift-footed letter-carriers and messengers

DAS.1913-11-24

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Justice and wrath of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0448

Words to Myron Phelps, spoken on 1917-06-07

580

The [animal] spirit will not become human spirit, nor will vegetable spirit become animal spirit. Existence is one, as it appears in every grade, according to the exigency of that grade.

PN_unsorted p053, BLO_PN#070

Composition and decomposition; Contention and conflict; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]

ABU0447

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-26

580

Praise be to God, this is a very good gathering! Blessed souls are present... What is the meaning of the image and likeness of God?

PN_various p021x, BSTW#089

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Human reality created in the image of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0446

Words spoken on 1913-06-06 in Paris

610

Persian

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

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

ABU0445

Words spoken at St. John Westminster, 1911-09-16

580

mixed

Abdu'l-Bahá in London

مظاهر الهیه حکایت از فیوضات غیبیه مینمایند و انعکاس شمس حقیقتند زیرا حقیقت

O Noble Friends! O Seekers for the Kingdom of God! Man all over the world is seeking for God. All that exists is God; but the Reality of Divinity is holy above all understanding.

AKHA_133BE #16 p.514x, AMK.242-243, DUR1.154x, MMG2#350 p.391x, BHQ.162, KHTB1.026, KHTP.001, NJB_v02#12-13 p.010

AIL.022, SW_v02#12 p.002+12, ABCC.147-148, ABS#08

Knowledge; recognition of God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Prayer for forgiveness; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0444

Words spoken on 1914-02-13

580

Persian

فی الحقیقه صعود حضرت ابی الفضائل بلیه ای بود از برای اهل بها در جمیع ممالک دنیا

Truly I say the departure of Mirza Abdu'l-Fazl is an irretrievable loss for the people of Baha.

NJB_v05#01 p.005

DAS.1914-02-13

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Eulogies; reminiscences; High station of learning; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0443

Words spoken on 1915-10-29 in Akka

580

Persian

شاه کاووس مرد متکبری بود. سیاوش از او مقبول تر است. کاووس دختر پادشاه یمن را گرفت و او را خیلی دوست داشت

King Kavous was a man of pride and arrogance. Siyavash was more favored than he. Kavoús took to wife the daughter of the King of Yemen, and cherished her with exceeding love [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-29

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and wrath of God

ABU0442

Talk to pilgrims at Haifa pilgrim house, 1914-10-22

580

Persian

حال من بسیار خوبست در جمیع جاها گردیدم هوا باین خوبی ندیدم اگر اهالی اینجا منهمک

I am always well, especially in these days. Here the air is paradisiacal. The weather of Mount Carmel at this season is most healthful... Before we were exiled from Tihran all our properties and possessions were pillaged

KHH1.114-116 (1.159-162)

KHHE.174, DAS.1914-10-22

Degrees of faith; certitude; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0441

Words to Shaykh Yousef and others, spoken on 1915-02-21

580

This world of ours is very, very old, subject to periodic revolutions and cyclic fluctuations. Motion and change are its two fixed rules. These two laws are inseparable from each other.

DAS.1915-02-21

Composition and decomposition; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Law of transformation and change; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Plenitude; the pervasiveness of life in the cosmos; Progress only takes place within its own degree

ABU0440

Words spoken on 1915-08-04 in Haifa

580

Persian

اگر در ظل روحانیات باشد آنوقت ترقی می کند والا ایامی چند نمی گذرد هباءً منبثاً می شود. نتیجه نمی بخشد

If one dwelleth beneath the shade of spiritual things, then shall one advance; else shall not many days pass ere it becometh as scattered dust, yielding no fruit [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-08-04

Call to action; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0439

God’s Greatest Gift to Man: Words spoken on 1911-10-26 in Paris

580

Persian

Call to acquire knowledge; sciences; High station of learning; Power of the mind over nature; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Universal peace; world unity

اعظم فضائل عالم انسانی علم است علم سبب ترقی عالم انسانیست علم است که کاشف

The greatest treasure of man is wisdom. Through this he is lifted into great

DWNP_v6#01 p.002-003, KHAB.092 (102), KHTB1.069

PT#11 p.032, SW_v02#14 p.006-007, PN_1911 p020

ABU0438

Words spoken on 1914-06-20 in Haifa

580

Naraq is one of the Provinces of Persian wherein the Cause made its appearance from the beginning, and many people embraced the Teachings.... ...Haji Kamaleddin was one of God's own servants, severed from aught else save him, enkindled

DAS.1914-06-21, SW_v08#19 p.242x, SW_v09#11 p.121x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0437

Public address given on 1912-07-01

590

Differences in human capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Law of Huququ'llah; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

What could be better before God than thinking of the poor? For the poor are beloved

PUP#077 (p.216-217), FWU.036, SW_v04#06 p.102-103

ABU0436

Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-11

590

The essence of the intention is that I wish you to pray for me and I will pray for you.

SW_v04#02 p.040-041

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0435

Words spoken in 1912 in the United States

590

All who stand up in the cause of God will be persecuted and misunderstood

COC#0308x, SW_v04#05 p.088-089

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0434

Words spoken on 1913-11-10 in Port Said

590

About 38 years ago a few Hajis who were natives of Yazd came to Acca. On their way they were stripped clean

DAS.1913-11-10

Goodly deeds; actions; Past, present and future of Iran; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0433

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

590

Today we will speak about Obedience! The Manifestation of God is a perfect example... Real obedience and real sacrifice are identical - absolute readiness to follow and

SW_v08#05 p.060x, SW_v08#17 p.221-222x, TDLA.048-051, BLO_PN#104

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0432

Words to Ramona Brown, Marie Barr and Betty Vent, spoken on 1912-10-24

590

Persian

Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The power of words; of speech

شکر کنید خدا را که فیض الهی بشما رسیده شمس حقیقت بر شما تابیده و آب حیوان و حیات آسمانی

Thank God that the divine bounty has reached you, that the Sun of Truth is shining upon you and that the water of everlasting life has been provided for you.

BDA1.328.06

MHMD1.346-347, MAB.079-080

ABU0431

590

Persian

جمال پاشا کوهی از غرور بود هر کجا میرفت دار بپا میکرد و هر که را میخواست

Jamal Pasha was as a mountain of pride; whithersoever he went, he raised the gallows, and whomsoever he desired, he condemned [3.5s]

ASAT3.042-045

Humor; jokes; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0430

Words at reception with Turkish Ambassador, spoken on 1912-04-23

590

Persian

Call to action; Equality of men and women; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

الحمد لله قرون تاریک گذشت قرن نورانی آمد عقول و نفوس در ترقی است ادراکات در

Praise be unto God! The dark ages have passed away, and the illumined century hath dawned. Minds and souls are advancing, and understanding is [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0773, AMK.264-266, DWNP_v1#05 p.003-004, KHF.091, KHAB.250 (260), KHTB2.043, NJB_v05#08 p.002

BDA1.047, MHMD1.056

ABU0429

Words spoken at the house of Consul A. in Haifa, July 1909

600

Mein Freund, darauf könnte man mit Ja und Nein antworten, nämlich: die gesegnete Schönheit (Bahá'u'lláh) hat wohl die elementaren Moralgesetze des heiligen Propheten Musa (Moses)

SDW v12#03 p.027-028

Critique of Western values; culture; East and West; communication between East and West; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Unity in diversity

ABU0428

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-26

600

It is mentioned in the Tablets of the Blessed Beauty. It is recorded in the Book of the Covenant and in the explicit texts of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Clearly He says

PN_1919 p189, LAT.138-141

Contention and conflict; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0427

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-20

600

You are very welcome, very welcome, very welcome! ...And the purpose of being a Baha'i is this, that man should be adorned with all the virtues of the world of humanity.

BSTW#155a, ECN.143+176

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause

ABU0426

Words to some Christians, spoken on 1914-12-26

600

The deeds which are perpetrated by the present civilized Christian nations of Europe are opposite to the commandments of Christ. He shuns their association

DAS.1914-12-26

Call to action; Christian doctrine and practice; Critique of Western values; culture; Justice and wrath of God; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; War and peace

ABU0425

Public address given on 1912-11-15

600

Persian

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

یوم ظهور مظاهر مقدسهٴ الهیه ربیع الهی است و بهار معنوی که اشجار نفوس انسانی را سبز و خرم نماید

The day of the Manifestation of God is the divine and spiritual springtime when the trees of human souls become green and flourishing

BDA1.375.10x

MHMD1.394x

ABU0424

Words spoken at Rue Lauriston 97 in Paris, 1913-03-21

600

I pray that this Fete [Naw-Ruz] be blessed to all the friends in America! May each one of them become a mighty teacher... When I was in Bagdad I had a coat

DAS.1913-03-21

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0423

Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-13

600

Persian

من میخواستم یک سری بشما بگویم در خانه ممکن نشد لهذا اینجا میگویم و آن اینست که من اینروزها در خطر عظیم هستم

I have wanted to share a secret with you but was unable to do so [earlier] at My home and, therefore, I disclose it now: These days, I am in the utmost danger. Perhaps I will be martyred.

KHH1.237-239 (1.332-334)

KHHE.350-353

Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0422

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-04-08

600

Persian

من حالم خوبست مرضی در کار نیست فقط اعصاب است ... امیدوارم خاتمه حیاتم چون مشک معطر

Of what use is good health to me? I want to wholly sacrifice myself... I wish the end of my life to be musk-laden. That is, I wish to drink from the chalice of martyrdom

KHH1.206-208 (1.289-291)

KHHE.302-305, DAS.1915-04-08, BSR_v13 p.097

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0421

Words spoken on 1912-12-21 in London

600

Persian

Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Suffering; rejection of Christ

دیشب تشخیص ولادت حضرت مسیح بود فی الحقیقه در نهایت اتقان بود ولکن محل عبرت

Last night, there was a theatrical performance about the birth of Jesus Christ. It was truly skillful to the utmost

KHF.187, KHAB.393 (398), KHTB3.074, NJB_v05#17 p.001

ADMS#235

ABU0420

Words to students of Beirut university, spoken on 1914-08-31

600

Persian

خوب مجلسی است بسیار محفل روحانی است مجلسی است مرتب و منظم در اینعالم مجمعهای

This is a delightful gathering. It is very spiritual and is well-organized and orderly. Many gatherings are held in the world

MAS5.135, KHF.279, KHAB.452 (453), KHTB3.105, KHH1.282-284 (1.393-396)

KHHE.407-409, DAS.1914-08-31, STAB#057

Christ; Christianity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity of thought and belief

ABU0419

Material and Spiritual Progress: Words spoken on 1911-11-02 in Paris

600

Persian

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

جسم انسان در هوای خوش منتعش میشود حیات انسان تجدد می یابد قلب مسرور میشود

How beautiful the weather is today, the sky is clear, the sun shines, and the heart of man is made glad thereby!

KHAB.110 (120), KHTB1.093, KHTP.069

PT#19 p.057

ABU0418

Words spoken on 1914-07-09 in Haifa

600

The quintessence of the matter is that under the protection of the Blessed Perfection we have spent our days in this Most Great Prison.

DAS.1914-07-09

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Growth of the Cause; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0417

Words spoken on 1916-08-20 in Nazareth

600

Persian

انشاء الله این شمس راحت و آسایش به زودی از افق این جهان طلوع خواهد نمود و مردم در مهد آسایش و سرور خواهند آرمید

God willing, this Sun of comfort and tranquility shall ere long rise above the horizon of this world, and humanity shall repose upon the cradle of ease and gladness [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-08-20

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; War and peace

ABU0416

The Eleventh Principle—The Power of the Holy Spirit: Words spoken on 1911-11-18 in Paris

600

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Paris Talks

از جمله تعالیم حضرت بهاء الله این است بشر هر قدر ترقی بکند باز محتاج بنفثات

In the teaching of Baha'u'llah, it is written: 'By the Power of the Holy Spirit alone is man able to progress, for the power of man is limited and the Divine Power is boundless.'... Turn your faces away from the contemplation

KHAB.179 (190), KHTB1.179, KHTP.126

ADJ.046x, PT#51 p.172, BSC.452 #825x, SW_v03#02 p.006-007, SW_v16#06 p.0541, SW_v08#08 p.102

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; 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; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0415

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha in Feb 1910

610

Mein Bruder, du frägst viel auf einmal! Zweck und Ziel des menschlichen Leidens ist mannigfaltig, und wenn wir bis in die sinkende Nach

SDW v13#09 p.095-096

Knowledge; recognition of God; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0414

Words to Persian Baha'Is and others in Ridvan Garden, Apr 1910

610

Die Lehre Seiner Heiligkeit Muhammed, des gesegneten Prophecen wird gerade von den Okzidentalen (Europziern und Amerikanern) im Punkte der Vorausbestimmung

SDW v10#12 p.172-174

Episodes from the early history of Islam; Free will and predestination; fate; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Justice and wrath of God; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering

ABU0413

Words to the friends, spoken on 1921-11-19

610

Although you are here with these assembled friends and cannot speak with them.... When lovers meet it may be that they cannot exchange a single word

SW_v13#07 p.163-164, BSTW#482

Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0412

Address to the Baha'is at Hotel Plaza in Chicago, 1912-10-31

610

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Christian doctrine and practice; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

In Los Angeles and San Francisco great interest was manifested in the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh.... After His Holiness Christ, there were many who appeared who were instrumental

PUP#115 (p.381-383), SW_v08#14 p.188-189, SW_v09#13 p.147-148, BSTW#052mx

ABU0411

Words spoken in 1911

610

In this monajotte that we have just listened to... Strive day and night and do whatever is possible that perchance you may wake

SW_v08#02 p.028, ADP.055-058

Call to action; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0410

Address to the Baha'is at Unity Feast in West Englewood, 1912-06-29

610

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity

This is a delightful gathering; you have come here with sincere intentions, and the purpose

NJB_v14#05 p.158n

PUP#076 (p.213-215)

ABU0409

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-22

610

Much that is written or said about Muhammad is pure fabrication. The reality is not stated, because it is misunderstood. The origin of the current opinion

DAS.1914-11-22

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Episodes from the early history of Islam; Rejection of Muhammad; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0408

Words spoken at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-10-29

610

Some souls appeared among the Jews, the people of Moses, who concealed their real motives

PN_1920 p033, PN_1920_heh p005, PN_1920_heh_haifa p064

Education of children; moral education; Idolatry; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Shrines and Holy places; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0407

Words to Thornton Chase spoken around 1900

610

It is said in the Gospels that 'ye will known them by their fruits'... The sacred Books of all nations speak of the possibility of the new birth of man. What does this mean?... The Blessed Perfection has likened the new birth, or resurrection, to iron placed in the fire...

PN_1900_heh p056, PN_1907 p072, BSTW#194x

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Second birth; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual baptism; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds

ABU0406

Words spoken on 1913-11-15 in Port Said

610

Pray that God may lighten his [Prof. Cheyne's] lamp day by day, cause His Kingdom to be established in the hearts

DAS.1913-11-15

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth of the Cause; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0405

Public address given on 1912-04-13

610

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

چند روز است من به نیویورک آمدم پیش از این به اروپا رفتم

It is a few days since my arrival in New York; but before coming to New York

KHTB2.013, NJB_v04#10 p.004, BDA1.032n

PUP#007 (p.016-018), SW_v03#07 p.003-004

Harmony of science and religion; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Power of the mind over nature

MHMD1.042

ABU0404

Public address to Congress of East-West Relations, spoken on 1912-04-20

610

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Translation List

امشب من نهایت سرور دارم که در همچو مجمع و محفلی وارد شدم من شرقی هستم

Tonight I am most happy, for I have presented myself to an audience like unto this

BRL_DAK#0711, AMK.309-311, PYB#159 p.44, DUR4.034x, DUR1.100x, MJMJ1.093x, MMG2#178 p.206x, MJH.038ax, KHF.033, KHTB2.030, BDA1.040n

BRL_ATE#185x, PUP#014 (p.035-037), SW_v03#03 p.008-009, SW_v15#08 p.235-236, SW_v19#03 p.087, ADMS#052

unknown

Need for cooperation; solitary existence not possible; Praise of Western values; culture; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity

MHMD1.049

ABU0403

Public address given on 1912-07-05

620

PUP#079 (p.218-220), SW_v04#05 p.087+089-090

The Divine Sovereignty is an ancient sovereignty; not an accidental sovereignty.

Adam; Adam and Eve; Creation of the world; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; God's attributes require the existence of objects; Infinity and eternity; Literal interpretation; Names and attributes of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle

ABU0402

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-09

620

Amongst the proofs of the Blessed Beauty is this: That what he revealed in tablets about fifty years ago is accomplished today.

PN_1919 p078

Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment

ABU0401

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

620

The Sun of Reality, by which we mean the Perfections of God, appears, like the physical sun, to change its position in the spiritual heavens relatively to us.

AELT.195-198

Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as sun; Outward and inward meanings; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU0400

Words spoken at Blomfield home in London, 1912-12-24

620

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Words vs deeds

هر انسانی باید اول در فکر تربیت خویش باشد در فکر این باشد که خودش کامل گردد

Every person must first think of educating themselves. Indeed, they must think of perfecting themselves, for it is necessary for one to first educate oneself

KHF.281, KHAB.396 (401), KHTB3.107, NJB_v05#18 p.001

ADMS#268

ABU0399

Public address to Advanced Thought Center, spoken on 1912-04-14

620

Persian

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

من از ممالک بعیده آمدم تا این مجامع را ببینم از مشاهده

I have come from distant lands in order to visit the assemblies and meetings.... the greatest bestowal of God is love

KHTB2.021, NJB_v04#11 p.001, BDA1.034n

BWF.217-220, PUP#006 (p.014-016), SW_v03#10 p.005-006, SW_v14#02 p.060

Love of God; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

MHMD1.043-044

ABU0398

Words to the friends spoken around Dec. 1907

620

Persian

در زمان قدیم طوایف مختلفه بوده اند از جمله سامری ها که امروز نیستند و همچنین فریسیان

There were certain tribes in the old times, which no longer exist, such as Samaris or Pharisiyan.... These people believed that the Logos of that peerless Essence had been made flesh. That is, lahut had become nasut.

KHH1.029-031 (1.040-043)

KHHE.057-059

Anthropomorphism; Christian doctrine and practice; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Manifestation of God as mediator; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0397

Words spoken on 1914-01-30

620

Praise be to God that you have come to this Divine Spot... Now that you are returning to your respective homes you must be like unto ignited candles

DAS.1914-01-30, SW_v08#05 p.049x

Being a source of light; guidance; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0396

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1915-05-09

620

Persian

این چاه را بسته اند که مبادا سایرین از آبش استعمال کنند سبحان الله از مضرت بدیگران چه نتیجه

Many years ago this was a public well and the native women every morning and evening drew water. After a while the Germans made up their minds to take possession of it.

KHH1.233-234 (1.327)x

KHHE.344x, DAS.1915-05-09

Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0395

Words spoken at The Friends' Meeting House in London, 1913-01-12

630

Bahá'í Scriptures; Paris Talks

About one thousand years ago a Society was formed in Persia called the Society of the Friends, who gathered together for silent communion

PT#54 p.185, BSC.322 #642, BSTW#091

Contemplation; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Intuition; inspiration; Meditation; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0394

Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-24

630

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

You are welcome this afternoon, most welcome. I am ever happy to see you. I ask God that meeting me... O Thou merciful God! O Thou Who art mighty and powerful!

BPRY.087-088x, PUP#022 (p.054-056), SW_v03#03 p.020-021

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0393

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-07-20

630

There was a Motasarraf by the name of Abdu'r-Rahman Pasha. In some ways he became most inimical against us. He did his best to find a pretext

DAS.1914-07-20

Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0392

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-20

630

A group should come together every nineteen days. It is not optional, it is incumbent on them. In every city they should do this.... these Houses of Justice will not be in every village but only in the large cities

PN_1919 p148, LAT.072-075

Elections; House of Justice; Music and singing; Nineteen-Day Feast; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

ABU0391

Words spoken ca. 1914-11 in Abu Sinan

630

There was an important man in Acca who had many cases pending in the court; but the judge postponed the settlement of his affairs from day to day.

DAS.1914-11-05

Bribery and corruption; Humor; jokes

ABU0390

Words to Lua Getsinger, spoken on 1913-11-10

630

When thou dost enter a city in India, associate with the people in the beginning as a tourist, as a person interested in India

DAS.1913-11-10

Constitutional revolution in Iran; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Methods of teaching the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0389

Words spoken en route in carriage in Haifa, 1915-02-07

630

Persian

من ابدا سبب فصل نشدم خودشان خود را از یکدیگر جدا کردند جمال مبارک عهدی گرفتند

I never caused their separation. They separated themselves. The Blessed Beauty established a Covenant

KHH1.166 (1.228)x

KHHE.240-241x, DAS.1915-02-07, BSR_v13 p.089x

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Creativity in art; Goodly deeds; actions; Methods of teaching the Cause; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0388

Address at unity feast, Flynn home in Green Acre, 1912-08-20

630

...that a man from the East encounters a person from the West, and between the two

PN_1912 p023, BSTW#335

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0387

Address to the Baha'is at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-06-13

630

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

خسته بودم قدری خوابیدم در خواب میدیدم که با شماها صحبت میدارم ولی بصوت جلی

I have made you wait for a while, but as I was tired I slept a little. While I was sleeping... I desire distinction for you

BDA1.123.x

LOG#0320x, PUP#068 (p.189-190), SW_v03#10 p.017, SW_v19#07 p.220, DWN_v6#04 p.001x, MHMD1.132

Differences in human capacity; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Excellence; distinction; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0386

Pain and Sorrow: Words spoken on 1911-11-22 in Paris

630

Persian

Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

جمیع بشر همیشه مورد دو احساس هستند یکی احساس سرور دیگری احساس حزن وقت سرور

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments, Joy and Pain. Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital

BRL_DAK#0955, AMK.207-210, DWNP_v6#08 p.002-003, KHF.039, KHAB.192 (202), KHTB1.197, KHTP.146

PT#35 p.110

J. Heath [track 4]

ABU0385

Public address given on 1912-05-29

630

PUP#057 (p.154-156), SW_v03#10 p.013-014

The divine Manifestations have been iconoclastic in Their teachings, uprooting error

Christ; Christianity; Identity; relationship of Manifestation of God to God; Oneness; unity of religion; Primal Will and the Word; Remembrance; Manifestation of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0384

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-14

630

Persian

Differences in human capacity; Education and the development of capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

انسان دو قسم استعداد دارد فطری و اکتسابی مانند سایر کائنات که هر یک استعداد و خاصیت

Personality is of two kinds. One is the natural or God-given personality which the western thinkers call individuality

BDA2.138x

DAS.1913-02-14, SW_v04#02 p.038-040, MHMD2.172x, ADP.130-134

ABU0383

630

Persian

از عادت حکومت ترکیه است که حکم فرمان را بحضور مقصر میخوانند تا تکلیف خود

It is among the customs of the Turkish government that they read aloud the decree in the presence of the accused, that he may know his fate [3.5s]

ASAT4.349-352

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0382

Interview with F. R. Hinkle of the Sacramento Union, 1912-10-25

640

We have come here to this city to be your guests. We are Bahá’ís. We have come as travelers to see the various places in this country.

ECN.903

Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Religion as source of love and unity; Supreme tribunal; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal education; Universal language

ABU0381

Words to Kinney, Beede, Thompson party, spoken on 1909-07-09

640

Music is one of the important arts. It has a great effect upon the human spirit. Musical melodies are a certain something which prove to be accidental... Music is an important means to the education

COC#1421, LOG#1361x, LOG#1370x, SW_v15#04 p.130x, PN_1909 p015, PN_1909 p047, PN_1909C p063, PN_1909F p034, DJT.080-082, BLO_PN#027, STAB#143

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Music and singing; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0380

Words spoken on 1917-02-16

640

It is very good. It sticks.... Consider how men, in order to gain wealth and honor, threw themselves

SW_v10#10 p.200-202

Living waters; water of life; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0379

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-29

640

I have mentioned and spoken about this subject of mathematics in the meetings in America. Now also tonight I want to say a little about it... there is a power which is very strong which will become apparent in future, such as the power of dynamite... Two-thirds of the people will perish.

PN_1919 p051

Astrology and numerology; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Power of the mind over nature; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology

ABU0378

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

640

the Blessed Perfection had revealed secretly in a Tablet some words about Universal Peace... Two of the signs of the Manifestation of the Cause of God are the preaching and acceptance of the Religion of God

PN_1901 p011, NRMM.220-221

Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Growth of the Cause; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0377

Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1913-12-13

640

How I longed for the re-appearance of these divine nights!... There is a place in America called Green Acre. It is customary during the months of summer

DAS.1913-12-13, SW_v08#05 p.050x

Eulogies; reminiscences; Freedom of thought and action; Growth of the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0376

Words spoken on Mt Carmel in June 1909

650

Die Gesegnete Vollkommenheit Bahá'u'lláh hat in allen Seinen geheiligten Schriften, im Kitab-i-Aqdas, im Eschrakat

SDW v11#12 p.134-135

Christ; Christianity; Differences in human capacity; Educational curricula; Education and the development of capacity; Education of children; moral education; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

ABU0375

Words spoken ca. 1909-1910

650

Seine Heiligkeit Bahá'u'lláh hat ausdrücklich im gesegneten "Kitab i aqdas" erlaubt: "lhr (die Bahá'í) mögt alles tun, was nicht dem gesunden Menschenverstand widerstreitet"

SDW v11#05 p.052-054

House of Justice; Justice and mercy; Law of Huququ'llah; Law of obligatory prayer; Reward and punishment; Shoghi Effendi and the Guardianship; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0374

Words spoken at the sea shore in June 1910

650

Ja und nein, nämlich: jede Manifestation hat ihre prophetische Aufgabe und ihren prophetischen Charakter, aber nicht jeder Prophet ist zugleich eine Manifestation

SDW v12#02 p.014-015

Categories of Prophets (major; minor; village); Manifestation of God as mirror; Return of the Manifestations of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

ABU0373

Address to the Baha'is at Studio Hall in Washington, 1912-04-21

650

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Harmony of science and religion; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

I have come here to visit you. With the greatest longing I have wished to see you. Realizing it was only with a great deal of trouble... In this cycle there shall be such progress along the lines of civilization

PUP#015 (p.037-039), SW_v03#03 p.009-010, BSTW#337

ABU0372

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-05-05

650

When we were exiled again from Baghdad, in our company there was a Bahá'í by the name of Mirza Ahmad Kashani. He accompanied Bahá'u'lláh to Constantinople

DAS.1913-05-05

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Humor; jokes; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0371

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-03-27

650

The spiritual food is prepared. Blessed are those who eat therefrom... if you can concoct such delicious dishes with vegetables and nuts I can assure you many people will join your crusade against slaughtering animals and eating their flesh.

DAS.1914-03-27

Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

ABU0370

Words spoken ca. 1900

650

Hell signifies punishment and the Kingdom signifies reward.... Heaven and Hell have been misunderstood until the Blessed Perfection explained the true meaning

PN_1900_heh p043, PN_1900 p047, PN_1900 p111

Chastisement and requital; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Knowledge; recognition of God; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0369

Words to Kathryn Frankland spoken at house of the Master in Haifa, 1920-11-22

650

Praise be to God you have been here a month and have attained to the privilege of visiting the Holy Tombs

PN_1920 p073, PN_1920_heh p026, PN_1920_heh_haifa p083

Growth of the Cause; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0368

Words spoken on 1914-07-10 in Haifa

650

Persian

عداوت دو نوع است یک عداوت دینی و یک عداوت شخصی نفس مسلم

A person animated by religious enmity subjects us to harsh treatment and persecution. By doing this he thinks he is serving his religion

YHA1.108-109, NJB_v05#14 p.003

DAS.1914-07-10

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0367

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

650

Persian

شریعت الله بر دو قسم است یک قسم اساس دین الله و آن تعلق بروحانیات دارد

The Law of God is of two kinds: One kind is the foundation of the Religion of God and pertaineth unto spiritual things [3.5s]

KHH2.262-265

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

ABU0366

Words spoken on 1919-03-09

650

Persian

امروز روز بسیار مبارکیست متبرک و متیمن است طلوع انوار صبح هدی است

Today is a most blessed Day, sanctified and auspicious; it is the dawning of the effulgent rays of the Morn of Guidance [3.5s]

AYT.113

Apocalyptic imagery; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0365

Interview with W. A. Lawson of the Sacramento Bee, 1912-10-26

660

The papers write that up themselves. I do not claim to be a prophet at all… He is founding the basis of all the religions by declaring that the fundamental basis of divine religions are one and the same. It is not a new religion in that sense at all.

ECN.913, ECN.409+526x

Critique of Western values; culture; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity in diversity; Universality of the Cause

ABU0364

Words spoken on 1918-12-22

660

Now that thou art returning to America thou must think of taking unto thyself a wife…. The bond that unites hearts most perfectly is loyalty

DAS.1918?, SW_v11#01 p.020-021

A. Youssefi (1), A. Youssefi (2)

Education of children; moral education; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Personal instructions; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0363

Interview with W. H. Short at Hotel Ansonia in New York, 1912-04-15

660

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; War and peace

You are very welcome; am most happy to greet you. I have looked forward with much pleasure to this meeting

BDA1.035n

SW_v03#07 p.004-005

MHMD1.044

ABU0362

Words to Fugeta, Mrs. P. et al, spoken on 1920-01-07

660

First of all, the Blessed Beauty made this Covenant so that there should remain no differences... His Holiness Christ wished his followers to understand that whatever Peter said was correct.

PN_1919 p073

Christ; Christianity; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Role of the Covenant in preserving unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0361

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

660

Every deed of life is a thought expressing itself in action; it is the actual mirror of the man within. The act sets up a force which is the spirit of the deed.

AELT.143-148

Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0360

Lesson given to I. D. Brittingham, Apr. 1909

660

The events mentioned in the first part of chapter 16 of Revelation happened before the coming of the Manifestation. The seven angels signify seven Powers

PN_1909F p051, BSTW#136

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Predictions and prophecies; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; War and peace

interpretation of Rev ch16.

ABU0359

Words spoken on 1914-08-03 in Haifa

660

Persian

معرکه شده است دنیا بهم خورده است در کارند که همه بجان یکدیگر بریزند در امریکا و اروپا

A resurrection is set up! The world is topsy-turvy! The wrong side of human character is up! [KHH: A great tumult is ensuing. The whole world is in cataclysm. They are determined to cause universal upheaval.]

KHH1.291-293 (1.405-408)

KHHE.420-423, DAS.1914-08-03, SW_v05#11 p.163-166, SW_v07#15 p.136, SW_v13#12 p.324

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; The animal kingdom; War and peace

ABU0358

Words to Jinab-i-Hizari et al, spoken on 1913-09-17

660

Persian

الحمد لله در این سنوات جنگ احباء در هر کجا بودند محفوظ ماندند

Praise be unto God that throughout these years of war the friends, wheresoever they dwelt, remained preserved and protected [3.5s]

MUH3.225-226

Contention and conflict; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0357

Words spoken on 1915-09-23 in Haifa

660

Persian

اسباب وقتی که منقطع می شود، بهتر است [زیرا] انسان تشبث به اسباب الهی می کند. بشفای الهی باید [تقید] داشته باشد

When earthly means are cut off, it is better thus, for man doth then take recourse unto divine means. He must hold fast unto the divine healing [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-23

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Growth of the Cause; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Oneness; unity of religion; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0356

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-26

670

Praise be to God! You have attained the visit of the Holy Tomb... The worldly grades of every Manifestation are so different

PN_1900 p020, BSTW#169c

Identity; relationship of Manifestation of God to God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God does not act of own volition; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; The cross and the trinity

ABU0355

Words spoken on 1913-07-31 in Ramleh

670

These Arab Sheikhs do not understand what fair discussion means... This man [Rasheed Pasha] according to popular traditions must have been bad even before Adam and Eve.

DAS.1913-07-31, ABIE.132, BLO_PN#007

Bribery and corruption; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0354

Talk given at Hotel Moderne, Paris, on 1913-02-12

670

Persian

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

در عالم انسانی دو قضیه است عمومی و خصوصی هر امری عمومی فوائدش بی نهایت است و

In the material world of existence, human undertakings are divided into two kinds--universal and specific.

AMK.276-279, AVK3.209.19x, KHF.241, KHTB3.093, NJB_v12#06 p.128, BDA2.133x

SW_v04#02 p.036-037, SW_v17#07 p.216, SW_v11#17 p.287+290-291, MHMD2.167x, ADP.141-146

ABU0353

Words spoken on 1915-10-02 in Haifa

670

Persian

حرب خیلی شدید شده است، چه از جهت شرق، چه از جهت غرب روسیه، چه از جهت عراق

The conflict hath grown exceedingly fierce, whether from the eastern regions, whether from the western parts of Russia, or whether from Iraq [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-02

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; War and peace

ABU0352

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1915-06-20

670

Persian

جمال مبارک روحی لاحبائه الفداء دو سفر به بغداد و کربلا فرمودند. یک سفر بعد از شهادت حضرت اعلی

The Blessed Beauty - may my spirit be offered up for His loved ones - undertook two journeys to Baghdad and Karbila. One journey was after the martyrdom of the Exalted One [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-06-20

Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0351

Words spoken on 1916-04-29

670

Persian

این نهم عید رضوانست عید جمال قدم است عید طلوع شمس حقیقت است عید بسیار بزرگ

This is the ninth Ridván, the Festival of the Ancient Beauty, the Festival of the dawning of the Sun of Truth, the Most Great Festival [3.5s]

AHB.102BE #06 p.02-03, AYT.328-331

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0350

Lecture Given at a Studio in Paris: Words to Baha'is of Paris, 1911-11-27

670

Persian

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity

این منزل محفلی است بهائی محفل بهائی هر جا تاسیس شد روز بروز اتساع یافت و سبب

This is in truth a Baha'í house. Every time such a house or meeting place is founded it becomes one of the greatest aids to the general development

KHTB1.221

PT#24 p.069

ABU0349

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-25

670

In reality there has been and there will ever be only one religion and that is the religion of Truth, one faith and that is the faith of Love. All other things are non-essentials.

DAS.1915-03-25

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Universality of the Cause

ABU0348

Words spoken on 1915-03-28

680

Persian

معرکه شده است دنیا بهم خورده است در کارند که همه بجان همدیگر بریزند

Tumult hath seized the earth, chaos reigneth, and all souls are moved to rise up one against another [3.5s]

KHF.071, KHAB.455 (456), KHTB3.040, NJB_v05#12 p.003

Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Supreme tribunal; War and peace

ABU0347

Words spoken ca. 1915

680

Persian

پیر مردیست در نهایت روحانیت فی الحقیقه جمیع قوایش را در سبیل الهی صرف نموده چقدر خوبست

He [Haji Mirza Haydar 'Ali] is at an advanced age and with utmost spirituality. He has spent all his energy in the path of God. How blessed is he who devotes his life to the Cause

KHH1.285-287 (1.398-401)

KHHE.412-415

Imam Husayn; Martyrdom of the Bab; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0346

Address to the Baha'is at Breed home in Cambridge, 1912-05-23

680

mixed

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

ای احبای الهی امروز من بدارالفنون کلارک رفتم در شهر ووستر در آنجا خیلی جمعیت

Scientific knowledge is the highest attainment upon the human plane, for science is the discoverer… This is 23 May, the anniversary of the message and Declaration of the Bab

BRL_DAK#0954, AYT.117x, KHTB2.083, NJB_v03#06-08 p.006, NJB_v04#05 p.001, BDA1.103n

PUP#052 (p.138-139)

MANA (1), MANA (2)

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Harmony of science and religion; Martyrdom of the Bab; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

MHMD1.110

ABU0345

Words spoken on 1916-03-09 in Haifa

680

Persian

امروز روز بسیار مبارکی است. متبرک و متمین است. طلوع انوار صبح هدی است. مبدأ و منشأ امر الهی است

This Day is a most blessed Day, sanctified and assured. It is the dawning of the effulgent rays of the Morn of Guidance. It is the Source and Fountainhead of God's Cause [3.5s]

PYB#210 p.16-17x, ZSM.1916-03-09

Apocalyptic imagery; Events in the life and ministry of the Bab; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Prophecy and fulfillment; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; The Bayan, its laws and their abrogation

ABU0344

Words to some of the friends, spoken on 1912-05-01

690

The colored meeting was very good. The speech was well done and they understood it well.

PN_1912 p073, BSTW#157

Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0343

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

690

Evolution; human evolution; Human reality created in the image of God; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Knowledge; recognition of God; Reincarnation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

God is Love and Peace. God is Truth. God is Omniscience. God is without beginning and without end.

BSC.300 #609, AELT.153-157

ABU0342

Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-23

690

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

Today I have been speaking from dawn until now, yet because of love, fellowship and desire to be with you

BDA1.046n

PUP#019 (p.046-048), SW_v03#03 p.015-016, SW_v08#02 p.026, SW_v08#18 p.243

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the departed; Soul; spirit after death; Wisdom [hikmat]

MHMD1.055

ABU0341

Words spoken at Dodge home in New York, 1912-04-16

690

In those places where they have no Mashrak-el-Azkar they rent a house and call it by that name

SW_v03#10 p.007-009

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

ABU0340

Words to McNutt, Getsinger and others

690

Muhammad Ali had a great opportunity given him, but through his ambitions he became false and lost it... Let us analyze this paragraph in the Kitab-i-Ahd.... Muhammad Ali has taken the Tablet and separated the pages... and then gilded the pages so as to make the trick invisible

BSTW#087

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

ABU0339

Words spoken on 1913-11-23 in Ramleh

690

We had a great teacher in this Cause by the name of ---. He lived a long life, and up to his last breath he served the Cause most faithfully.

DAS.1913-11-23

Eulogies; reminiscences; Humor; jokes; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0337

Words to Seattle and Portland friends, spoken on 1912-10-16

700

Welcome, very welcome. I have longed to see you very much…. It often happened in the old days that they were killed on the way…. Once upon a time in the city of Aleppo they captured two people who were on their way to the Land of Desire (Akka).

ECN.517+734+743

Call to action; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering and imprisonment; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0336

Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-11-07

700

PUP#119 (p.397-399), SW_v06#02 p.017-018

Consider events in the Balkans today where a great conflagration of war is furiously raging

Martyrdom of the Bab; Predictions and prophecies; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0335

Words spoken in Dec. 1912 in London

700

Unpublished Talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá

God, the Almighty, is the Creator. His Highness, the Divine God, has certain attributes. In thinking of God, one presupposes certain virtues

SFQ.228-231

God's attributes require the existence of objects; Literal interpretation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0334

Words spoken in Dec. 1900

700

Existence contains two worlds, one of matter and the other of spirit. There are two stations for man

PN_1900_heh p016, PN_1900 p088

Manifestation of God as sun; Miracles and their interpretation; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Seal of the Prophets; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0333

Words spoken ca. 1900

700

It is recorded in the Book of Genesis - "let us create man after our own image"

PN_1900_heh p051, PN_1900 p097

Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as sun; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion

ABU0332

Words spoken on 1914-03-16 in Haifa

700

Having already made firm and steadfast the shaking and doubtful apostles Mary Magdalene started on her famous journey toward Rome

DAS.1914-03-16

Christ; Christianity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0331

Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-27

700

Whenever during His lifetime the Blessed Perfection desired to signalize anyone with His special favor, He encouraged him to go forth and teach the Cause of God.

DAS.1914-06-27, SW_v13#07 p.185-186x

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; High station of teachers of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0330

Words spoken on 1914-01-25

700

In all our affairs we must use common sense. God has bestowed upon all of us reason, that we might use it in our daily work and not hide it in the drawer.

DAS.1914-01-25

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Conduct in finance and business; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Stories; anecdotes; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0329

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-09

700

Persian

این مردم بیچاره کشته میشوند و نمیدانند برای چه جانهای خود را فدای خاک میکنند خاک که انزل موجودات است

These wretched soldiers die for the sake of some earth, which is the lowest form of creation, and do not know why they are slain. Consider how some are refined and how some abase themselves.

KHH1.295-296 (1.410-414)

KHHE.425-427, DAS.1915-04-09, BSR_v13 p.098

Consumption of meat; vegetarianism; diet; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0328

Words spoken on 1915-09-10

700

Persian

امسال سال امتحان و افتتان است از هر جهت در قرآن میفرماید

This year is the year of tests and trials from every direction, as He hath revealed in the Qur'an [3.5s]

NJB_v15#10 p.312

Hypocrisy; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0327

Words spoken on 1912-10-21 in San Francisco

710

His Holiness the Báb -- may my spirit be a sacrifice to him! - appeared in Shiraz. Soon after his declaration he wrote his first book

ECN.186

Banishments of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Martyrdom of the Bab; Prophecy and fulfillment; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU0326

Words to Anna Kunz, spoken on 1921-03-28

710

They have bright faces... Science does not know; but the Manifestation makes discoveries... There will always be some. Only a special number will have this attainment.... Everything must be done moderately.

SW_v13#06 p.142-144, VLAB.028x, VLAB.099x

Educational curricula; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Rational arguments; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Soul; spirit after death; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0325

Interview with president of Alliance Spiritualiste, Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-26

710

You must sow the seed of love. They destroy, you construct. They take life, you confer life.

DAS.1913-02-26

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love of God; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; War and peace

ABU0324

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-23

710

The law of Jihad has ever been a veritable firebrand with which the Ulamas of Islam have threatened the world from time to time. In former ages its moral influence

DAS.1914-11-23

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God

ABU0323

Words to Myron Phelps and Madame Canavarro in Dec. 1902

710

Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Language and the structure of reality; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transcendence; unknowability of God

There is reincarnation of matter, and there is reincarnation of spirit. Reincarnation of matter is the process whereby matter is developed or evolved... When the body of man is perfected, physical evolution comes to an end

BSC.434 #789x, AELT.178-183

ABU0322

Words to Ethel Rosenberg and Laura Clifford Barney, spoken on 1904-05-23

710

Abdu'l-Bahá said we should speak in the language of heaven -- for there is a language of the spirit… When we pray to God a feeling fills our hearts

COC#1754x, SW_v08#04 p.042x, PN_1900 p036, BNE.089x

ABU0321

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

710

Do everything in your power to help the poor and needy. Serve God in this way... Souls differ in their capacity to receive and manifest the Light of the Spirit.

TDLA.041-044, BLO_PN#104

Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Differences in human capacity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Origin of the soul; the soul as emanation; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; War and peace

ABU0320

Words spoken ca. 1900

710

God has created all things in such a manner that they have always two conditions -- the condition of perfection and the condition of imperfection.

PN_1900_heh p061

Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as mediator; Need for an educator; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0319

Words to various people, spoken on 1912-11-01

710

Persian

Equality of men and women; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

من ابداً بنیهٴ سفر نداشتم ولی تأیید جمال مبارک مدد نمود هر امری بتأیید از پیش میرود اگر تأیید نباشد هیچ نمیشود

My health was absolutely not up to traveling but the assistance of the Blessed Beauty helped me. All affairs advance with His aid. Without His aid, all would come to naught.... Baha'u'llah has delivered us from all prejudices... If the socialists succeed they would seize the world's wealth and then divide it... I have said in America and Europe that there is only the question of votes in which women have been held back

BDA1.345.02

MHMD1.363-365

ABU0318

Words spoken on 1911-10-24 in Paris

710

Persian

در عالم مادیات هر چند محبت موجود ولی محدود است در عالم جسمانی وسائط و روابط

In the realm of materiality, though love existeth, yet it is limited; in the physical world are there means and bonds [3.5s]

AMK.228-231, KHAB.094 (104), KHTB1.072, KHTP.051

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power of the mind over nature; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Transcending the material condition; Unity in diversity

ABU0317

Words to Shaykh Salman, spoken on 1915-04-12

710

Persian

چه لزوم کرده اخبار دروغ انتشار بدهند اگر خبری ندارند اصلا ننویسند حالا که دروغ میگویند

Why do they feel compelled to spread false rumors?... It is said that Nadir Shah once advanced a claim to Baghdad... His Holiness (Imam ‘Alí) was surrounded by enemies and wished to take refuge elsewhere. He said to one of His companions (Salman, the Persian), “Place me in this basket

KHH1.212-215 (1.298-301)

KHHE.312-313, DAS.1915-04-12, STAB#011, STAB#012

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0316

Public address given on 1912-08-05

710

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

The people of Christianity have clung to literal interpretation of the statement in the Gospel.... You have asked concerning approval of Christian Science treatment and healing. Spirit has influence

PUP#087 (p.245-247), BSC.379 #710, SW_v03#18 p.004-006, SW_v08#04 p.045-046

Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Power of prayer; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0315

Words to a reporter from the Montreal Star on 10 Sep 1912

720

As to the question of disarmament, all nations must disarm at the same time... The one man slapped another on the face.... All Europe is an armed camp... It will be established in this century...

ABIC.034-035

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Humor; jokes; Means of establishment of future civilization; Predictions and prophecies; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0314

Words spoken at Haifa pilgrim house, 1920-10-27

720

Yes, I eat it in order that I may be your partner. In the same way, in the world of the Kingdom

PN_1920_heh_haifa p059

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

ABU0313

Words spoken in 1900

720

The mystery of sacrifice: There are many meanings for these words. Every one of the friends of God has two stations; one of the station of mankind and the other of spirituality.

PN_1900 p002, PN_1900 p057, PN_unsorted p143

Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0312

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-01-08

720

In the year 622 A.D. Mohamad, after several years of preaching and teaching his Islamic doctrines in his own native city

DAS.1915-01-08

Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Episodes from the early history of Islam; Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Muhammad; Islam; Rejection of Muhammad; Unity in diversity

ABU0311

Words spoken ca. 1904

720

Persian

یک نفر طلبه علم قیافه از وطن خود هجرت نموده مدت شش سال در مصر اقامت کرد و علم قیافه

From the actions, facial features and general disposition of this doctor... There was once a young mulla who wished to become specialized in the evaluation of human character through the study of physiognomy.

KNSA.199-200 (366-368)

MNYA.276-279, STAB#027

Stories; anecdotes

ABU0310

Words spoken on 1913-01-19 in London

360

Persian

Knowledge; recognition of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcending the material condition

من دو روز دیگر اینجا هستمبعد بپاریس میروم مجبورم که زودتر بشرق بروم دو سال است

I will be here for two more days, after which I shall depart for Paris. I must go to the East soon.

BDA2.091-092

MHMD2.110-111

ABU0309

Words to Baha'is of Paris, 1911-10-14

720

mixed

این دفعه دوم است که در مجمع احبای پاریس آمدیم الحمد لله می بینم رویهای احبای

This is the second time that we have come into the gathering of the beloved friends in Paris. Praise be to God, I behold the faces of the loved ones [3.5s]... ...The day is approaching when ye shall witness how, through the splendor of the Faith of Baha'u'llah the West will have replaced the East

KHAB.076 (086), KHTB1.046, NJB_v02#14-16 p.016

COF.030bx2x, GPB.253x, GPB.253-254x, GPB.396x, TDH#158.5x

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; East and West; communication between East and West; Growth of the Cause; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0308

Public address given on 1912-04-23

720

Persian

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

امروز من در نهایت سرورم زیرا می بینم بندگان الهی در این مجمع حاضرند سفید و سیاه

Today I am most happy, for I see here a gathering of the servants of God... ...In the estimation of God there is no distinction of color; all are one in the color

BRL_DAK#0712, KHF.261, KHAB.247 (257), KHTB2.039, BDA1.047n

BWF.267-270, ADJ.037b-038x, ADJ.038x, PUP#018 (p.044-046), FWU.034, SW_v03#03 p.014-015

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Race unity; racial issues; Unity in diversity

MHMD1.055

ABU0307

Words spoken at reading room and library for the blind in San Francisco, 1912-10-13

730

This revered lady, Mrs. Rowan, is indeed doing the world of humanity a great and useful service, for she assists those who are blind

ECN.345+495x

Knowledge; recognition of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of imagination; thought; right intention; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world

ABU0306

730

Many divine messengers have appeared in Persia, the land of many sects. One of these sects

ADP.062-067

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Islamic rituals; holy days; practices; etc.; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0305

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-22

730

This is childish play. They did these things so that the English would not evacuate.... On the way to Akka the rest of us went ashore at Alexandria

PN_1919 p029, PN_1919 p155, LAT.097-101

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

ABU0304

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-24

730

It affects the hearts. Conquering is not impressive. Humility makes impression. See what a conqueror David was. He conquered countries

PN_1919 p181, LAT.125-129

Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Non-participation in politics; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0303

Words to Mrs Moore, spoken on 1913-05-18

730

The will-power exists both in animal and man. The animals enjoy only a physical will-power which is limited in the sphere of its activity... We develop our will-power through 'divine unrest' which causes us to long for the better and nobler ideals of life.

DAS.1913-05-18

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Free will and predestination; fate; Human reality created in the image of God; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Power of the mind over nature

ABU0302

Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Liverpool, 1912-12-14

730

When I was in America, I had many opportunities of addressing the Theosophical Society there. In every city I spoke once to them

DAS.1912-12-14x, SW_v03#17 p.003-004

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Unity in diversity

ABU0301

Words spoken on 1915-09-13 in Haifa

730

Persian

این محاربات که حضرات می کنند مثل امواج است. مثلاً موجی میرود روی موج دیگر، ولی عاقبت همهٴ این امواج ها

These conflicts that people wage are like unto waves. Lo, one wave mounteth upon another, yet ultimately all these waves [3.5s]

NJB_v11#05 p.096, NJB_v14#07 p.223, ZSM.1915-09-13

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge

ABU0300

Public address given on 1912-04-17

740

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

During my visit to London and Paris last year I had many talks with the materialistic philosophers of Europe

BWF.251-254, PUP#009 (p.020-022), FWU.045, SW_v03#10 p.010-011, SW_v15#01 p.003-004

Importance of authoritative interpretation; Intuition; inspiration; Limits of the intellect; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0299

Words to Lua Getsinger, Dec. 1900

740

As the world follows a circle, so human beings travel in cycles. This illustration represents the cycle of man. All existence is created by the Infinite Essence.

PN_1900 p015, PN_1900 p052, PN_1900 p106, BLO_PN#033, BSTW#272

Arcs of ascent and descent; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Manifestation of God as mirror; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Reincarnation; Return of the Manifestations of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0298

Words spoken to Kathryn Frankland at Haifa Pilgrim House, 1920-11-08

740

The people here are like animals. They are not awake. They are very negligent... These souls have life, not spiritual life...

PN_1920 p040, PN_1920 p098, PN_1920_heh_haifa p071

Equality of men and women; Murder; causing physical harm; Reward and punishment; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0297

Words to Ethel Rosenberg et al, spoken around July 1904

740

As I said before, you must be sure whether the gardener is the True Gardener or not - if he is a true gardener what he does is right.... A wise schoolmaster should send his scholars out to play or to practice gymnastics

LOG#0491x, SW_v09#08 p.091x, PN_1900 p033

Manifestation of God as divine physician; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

ABU0296

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-05-30

740

One day in the course of conversation Haji Siyyid Javad said to me: 'I was a good friend of Haji Siyyid Ali, the maternal uncle of the Báb.

DAS.1915-05-30

Business; financial; property matters; Events in the life and ministry of the Bab; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Power of the Manifestation of God; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

ABU0295

Words spoken on 1914-07-12

740

Persian

در ایامی که در آمریکا بودم امة الله مسیس پارسنز مرا به محل ییلاقی خود برد

When I was in Dublin the professor of the out-door school invited me to visit the pupils

KHH1.260-263 (1.364-367)

KHHE.381-384, DAS.1914-07-12, SW_v09#09 p.097-098x, STAB#153

Education of children; moral education; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; High station of learning

ABU0294

Public address given on 1912-06-11

740

PUP#065 (p.183-186), SW_v04#06 p.099-100

We have just returned from a visit to Philadelphia, spending two nights there and speaking

Man's distinction from the animal; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcending the material condition; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0293

Public address given on 1912-05-03

750

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

According to the statement of philosophers the difference in degree of humankind from lowest

BWF.248-251, PUP#037 (p.084-087), FWU.055, SW_v03#04 p.018-019

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

ABU0292

Public address given on 1913-04-03

750

I came from a distant land. I have travelled twenty thousand miles until I came to you in Stuttgart.... In this age every face must turn to God!

DAS.1913-04-03x, SW_v04#04 p.067-069, SW_v15#01 p.037, ABCC.381-382x

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

ABU0291

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-07-18

750

God, addressing one of the great Prophets of the past, says: 'Dost thou find thou art able to guide a blind man

DAS.1914-07-18

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Degrees of faith; certitude; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Power of prayer; Spiritual foundations of true knowledge; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0290

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-21

750

From Bandar-i-Jaz, Jamal-i-Mubarak went to Nur and there he taught... He entered the village and most of the inhabitants became believers.

PN_1919 p044

Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0289

Words spoken on 1914-06-06 in Tiberias

750

These are the harbingers of the coming of the spiritual springtime... Once a Mohammadan mullah thought that one of his fingers had become impure

DAS.1914-06-06, SW_v09#10 p.108-109x, SW_v09#18 p.207x, STAB#023

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Christian clergy; Words vs deeds

ABU0288

Words spoken at Shrine of the Báb, 1919

750

Persian

این کوه مقدّسی است که در تورات مذکور است، در جمیع کتب انبیای بنی اسرائیل مذکور است. اکثری از انبیای الهی به این کوه مقدّس آمدند

In days of old, by reason of the progress and civilization of the Phoenicians and the proximity of Haifa to Tyre and Sidon, there was prosperity and abundance [3.5s]

MLK.117-122

Future of Haifa; of the Holy Land; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Predictions and prophecies; Shrines and Holy places

ABU0287

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-01-23

750

The artist has drawn very beautiful pictures for she has painted allegorical figures on this canvas - each figure carries a lantern

DAS.1913-01-23

Differences in human capacity; Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Effort; striving; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0286

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-07-20

750

Today I was thinking over the following subject: The heavenly farmer came and cleared the ground from thorns and thistles.

DAS.1914-07-20

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU0285

The Fifth Principle—The Abolition of Prejudices: Words spoken on 1911-11-13 in Paris

750

Persian

Judas; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Unity; oneness of humanity

از جمله اساس بهاء الله ترک تعصب وطنی و تعصب مذهبی و تعصب جنسی و تعصب سیاسی

Another principle of the teaching of Baha'o'llah is this: That you must renounce all prejudices

AMK.224-228, DWNP_v5#12 p.004-006, KHAB.163 (174), KHTB1.158

PT#45 p.151, SW_v03#02 p.003-004, DWN_v3#01 p.010-011x

ABU0284

Words spoken at 1815 California Street in San Francisco, 1912-10-07

760

I have been walking in the garden. There are many parks and gardens here…. When I was in the barracks of Acca, than which there is no worse place

ECN.110+493x+1005

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0283

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-19

760

His holiness Bahá'u'lláh had a beautiful habit which was kept up till the last years of His life. Every evening after having partaken of His dinner He would retire inside of His mosquito net and then send for all the members of the blessed household

DAS.1915-03-19

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Humor; jokes; Methods of teaching the Cause; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0282

The First Principle—Search after Truth: Words spoken on 1911-11-10 in Paris

760

Persian

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Soul; spirit after death

دیروز رفتیم در جمعیت روحانیون چون آنجمع

If a man would succeed in his search after truth, he must, in the first place, shut his eyes to all the traditional superstitions of the past.

DWNP_v5#07-8 p.006x, KHAB.146 (157), KHTB1.137

PT#41 p.138x, SW_v03#01 p.003-004x, DWN_v2#08 p.061-063x

ABU0281

The Universal Love: Words spoken on 1911-10-24 in Paris

770

Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity in diversity; Words vs deeds

The Message of Krishna is the message of love. All God's prophets have brought the message of love.... The power of the Holy Spirit enlightening man's intelligence has enabled him to discover

PT#09 p.025, SW_v08#08 p.097x, SAS.108x, CHH.153x

E. Mahony, E. Mahony, Shay & Camila, S. Peyman

ABU0280

Public address given on 1912-11-07

770

Categories of Prophets (major; minor; village); Christ; Christianity; Education of children; moral education; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Need for an educator; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity

In the world of nature we behold the living organisms in a ceaseless struggle for existence

PUP#120 (p.400-402), SW_v06#03 p.019-021, SW_v17#11 p.333

ABU0279

Words to pilgrims in June 1906

770

This was a place for dirt and refuse and loathsome to look upon. During the days when Akka was in confusion and the whirlwind of tests was violent, and a rumor persisted

PN_1906 p066, SUR.256-258, BLO_PN#001

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Need for an educator; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0278

Words spoken on 1914-03-07

770

The greatest proof of the Blessed Perfection - may my life be a ransom to him! - consists in the fact that he was always manifest and evident under all conditions

DAS.1914-03-07, SW_v07#04 p.026-027x, SW_v08#13 p.178x

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0277

Words to Habib Mu'ayyad, spoken on 1915-05-06

770

Persian

مسائل الهیه مطابقت تام با عقل و علم دارد ولی مسئله در بیان شیئی است مبین لازم دارد همان مسئله را میشود بچندین

Spiritual teachings are completely consistent with rational thought and science, but it is a question of how they are presented. An interpreter is needed. The same issue can be presented in multiple ways.

KHH1.224-227 (1.312-317)

KHHE.327-329, STAB#052, STAB#108

Maintainance of degrees in society; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0276

There Can Be No True Happiness and Progress without Spirituality: Words spoken on 1911-11-21 in Paris

770

Persian

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Harmony of science and religion; Justice and wrath of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Transcending the material condition; War and peace

درندگی سزاوار حیوانات وحشیه است و سزاوار انسان الفت و محبتست خدا جمیع انبیا

Ferocity and savagery are natural to animals, but men should show forth the qualities of love and affection. God sent all His Prophets into the world with one aim… Oh, trust in God! For His Bounty is everlasting

BRL_DAK#0956, AMK.204-207, KHF.049, KHAB.188 (199), KHTB1.192, KHTP.139

PT#34 p.106, DWN_v1#12 p.007cx

N. Ma'ani, Friends in Paris

ABU0275

Public address given on 1912-04-14

770

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

در این جمع قسیس عبارتی از پولس قدیس ذکر نمود که شما نور را از شیشه های رنگین

I speak from a verse in Corinthians, the substance of which is that though

BRL_DAK#0562, MMG2#171 p.197x, KHF.056, KHAB.241 (251), KHTB2.016, KHTB3.032, BDA1.033n

PUP#005 (p.011-013), SW_v04#01 p.007-008, SW_v03#03 p.005-006, SW_v14#04 p.117, SW_v19#02 p.054, DJT.245-246, BLO_PN#027

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

MHMD1.043

ABU0274

Words spoken on 1913-12-20 in Haifa

770

Persian

امروز رفتم یک قدری تا این پائین ها راه رفتم خوب بود عجب است انسان اگر توی

Today I came down here. It was a pleasant walk. Praise be to God, that, through the favor

NJB_v05#11 p.001

SW_v09#02 p.019+023

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Shrines and Holy places; Suffering and imprisonment; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0273

Words spoken on 1916-02-16 in Haifa

770

Persian

اگر نفی جمال مبارک نبود این بشارات تحقق نمی یافت ولی عظمت امر در این است که اعدا مسبب این ارتقاع شدند

Had it not been for the deniers of the Blessed Beauty, these glad-tidings would not have been fulfilled; yet the greatness of the Cause lieth in this, that the adversaries became themselves the cause of its exaltation [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-02-16

Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0272

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-12-02

780

Truly God has created all the beings, but has created them that they may be educated. And every existing being is endowed with two perfections - creative and educative.

PN_1900 p027, PN_1900 p050, BSTW#169h

Education and the development of capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Man's distinction from the animal; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Need for an educator; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal education

ABU0271

Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1913-02-17

780

I have certain things that attract the confirmations of God. They are so wonderful and extraordinary that if I tell them, some people may not accept them as facts.

DAS.1913-02-17

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Power of prayer; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Rejection, opposition and persecution; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0270

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-05

780

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

این روز آخر و ملاقات آخری است حالا دیگر سوار واپور شده

This is our last day and my last meeting with you. In a few minutes our steamer will leave these shores

ANDA#43-44 p.165, KHF.263, KHAB.390 (395), KHTB2.343, BDA1.412.11

PUP#140 (p.468-470), DAS.1912-12-05, SW_v03#18 p.003-004, SW_v13#04 p.079, MHMD1.429-432, DJT.391-392x, BLO_PN#027x, BSTW#117

Call to action; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0269

Words spoken on 1916-06-06 in Haifa

780

Persian

اگر یک سیلی به تو بزنم به عالم دیگر پرواز می کنی. به این مناسبت ذکر اجراء حدود الهیه شد که چقدر تأثیر دارد

Shouldst thou receive from Me but a single blow, thou wouldst take flight unto the other world. Thus hath mention been made of the execution of divine ordinances, and how potent is their influence [3.5s]

ZSM.1916-06-06

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes

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]

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.

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

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

MHMD1.071

ABU0267

Words to Fugeta, Dr. Esslemont et al, spoken on 1920-01-04

790

When one is quiet the thing is forgotten. When discussion is forbidden the matter will be dropped... You cannot go according to an individual's conscience... It is the explicitly text that no one should disagree... The purpose of this is that no one may say that the House of Justice has made a mistake.

PN_1919 p064, PN_1920 p014, PN_1920 p024

Consultation; Contention and conflict; House of Justice; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0266

Words to Hannen, Latimer et al, spoken on 1912-07-31

790

Anyone whom I send to a place is confirmed; anyone. One of them is Miss Alma Knobloch... Answer the questioner: What is the use of your creation? What benefit have you given to the world?

COC#0422x, SW_v03#11 p.004-005, PN_1912 p007, PN_1912 p156

Begging; mendicancy; idleness and sloth; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Purpose; goal of creation; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving

ABU0265

Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-11-13

790

When I was in Alexandria, Ahmad Aniss, the minister of [...] of the Khedivial court called upon me and proposed to me that he would like to arrange a meeting between his Highness the Khedive and myself.

DAS.1914-11-13

Humility; meekness; lowliness; Means of establishment of future civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Travels to Egypt by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity of governments; political unity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0264

Words spoken on 1912-07-12 in Brooklyn

790

Persian

عالم امکان نظیر انسان است انسان مقام نطفه مقام شیرخواری اوقات نشو و نما وقت

The contingent world is like unto the life of man: as man traverseth from the station of the embryo unto infancy and thence through the periods of growth and maturity [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0782, KHF.031, KHAB.343 (350), KHTB2.181, NJB_v04#03 p.001

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of the mind over nature; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0263

Words spoken on 1915-09-06 in Haifa

790

Persian

انسان باید به همه چیز معتاد باشد و از سردی و گرمی و خوشی و حزن عالم بچشد و از سیری و گرسنگی رو برنگرداند

Man must become accustomed unto all things, and taste of the cold and heat and joy and sorrow of the world, and turn not away from fullness nor from hunger [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-06

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Effort; striving; Knowledge of self; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0262

Public address given on 1912-04-25

800

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

The greatest power in the realm and range of human existence is spirit -- the divine breath

BDA1.051n

BWF.260-263, PUP#024 (p.058-060), SW_v03#03 p.022-023, BSTW#336e

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

MHMD1.059

ABU0261

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-31

800

In the world of existence it is possible that the truth should not become known? No, e.g., if we were not faithful towards the government they certainly would find out.

PN_1919 p056

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Free will and predestination; fate; Justice and wrath of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0260

Address to the Baha'is at Rauscher's Hall in Washington, 1912-11-09

800

PUP#124 (p.418-421), SW_v06#13 p.097-099

I feel a keen sense of joy in being present at this banquet this evening, for -- praise be to God!

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for praise and gratitude; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0259

Address to the Baha'is at MacNutt home in New York, 1912-06-16

800

Astrology and numerology; Development of capacity and readiness; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

This is a splendid gathering, a meeting of the maidservants of the Merciful and the beloved of God

LOG#1377x, PUP#070 (p.194-197), SW_v03#10 p.017-019

ABU0258

Words spoken on 1915-09-20 in Haifa

800

Persian

ایادی امر الله علیهم نفحات الرحمن که در ایام مبارک بودند اکثرشان بافق اعلی صعود کردند

The Hands of the Cause of God, upon whom be wafted the fragrances of the All-Merciful, who lived in those blessed days, have, for the most part, ascended unto the All-Highest Horizon [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-20

Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0257

Words spoken at Theosophical Society in London, 1911-10-03

800

mixed

Abdu'l-Bahá in London

ای جمع محترم آتش را لزوم ذاتی سوختن است و قوه برقیه را لزوم ذاتی افروختن

O Respected Assembly! O friends of Truth! The inherent nature of fire is to burn, the inherent nature of electricity is to give light

BRL_DAK#0825, AMK.171-173, DWNP_v1#07 p.003-005, KHF.252, KHAB.069 (079), KHTB1.029, KHTP.006, NJB_v02#14-16 p.015

AIL.027, ABS#03

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Law of cause and effect; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Suffering and imprisonment; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0256

Public address given on 1912-11-10

800

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Race unity; racial issues; Stories; anecdotes; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

This is a beautiful assembly. I am very happy that white and black are together

PUP#126 (p.425-428), SW_v06#13 p.099+102-103, SW_v12#05 p.108, STAB#005x

ABU0255

Words spoken at Grand Hotel in Cincinnati, 1912-11-04

800

Persian

Human reality created in the image of God; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Power of the mind over nature

امروز در جمیع جهان افکار مادیه انتشار یافته و احساسات روحانیه بکلی منقطع

Today throughout all the world have material thoughts spread abroad, and spiritual sentiments been wholly severed [3.5s]

KHF.011, KHTB2.321, KHTB3.011

BDA1.354, MHMD1.372

ABU0254

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-22

810

At the time that His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh was in the mountains of Suleymanieh one of the young rugged, illiterate Kurds living in the valley came to see Him... His name was Mullah Ali Mardan.

DAS.1913-02-22

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0253

The Ninth Principle—The Noninterference of Religion with Politics: Words spoken at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1911-11-17

810

mixed

Bahá'í Scriptures; Paris Talks

انسان باید در عالم وجود امید بمکافات و خوف از مجازات داشته باشد علی الخصوص

In the conduct of life, man is actuated by two main motives: 'The Hope for Reward' and 'The Fear of Punishment'.... Oh, friends of God, be living examples of justice! ... Justice is not limited, it is a universal quality.

BRL_DAK#0957, KHF.286, KHAB.175 (186), KHTB1.174

ADJ.028bx, PT#49 p.163, BSC.425 #768.3x, SW_v03#02 p.007, SW_v07#15 p.139, ABS#02

Justice and mercy; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Non-participation in politics; Relationship between government and people; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Reward and punishment

ABU0252

Words to E.C. Getsinger, spoken on 1900-10-05

820

Revelation 22, verse 1: The river of water is the Truth, new, pure and clear teachings

PN_1900 p043

Differences between the Manifestations; station of distinction; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Predictions and prophecies; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0251

Words to Alma Albertson et al, spoken on 1900-11-30

820

All the nations of the world who believe in God are divided into two classes: the agnostics and the true believers... The agnostics are divided into two classes

PN_1900_heh p011, PN_1900 p024, BSTW#169f

Four methods of acquiring knowledge; Knowledge; recognition of God; Limits of the intellect; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Rejection of Muhammad; Return of Christ; second coming of Christ; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0250

Words to newspaper reporters, spoken on 1912-09-29

820

Persian

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

چون من وارد این شهر شدم دیدم همهمه است پرسیدم چه خبر است گفتند کنگرهٴ زراعت تشکیل میشود

When I entered this city, I saw there was quite a stir. I asked the reason and was told that an agricultural convention was being held.

BDA1.277.04x

MHMD1.295x

ABU0249

Words to departing pilgrims, spoken on 1914-03-13

820

Praise be to God that you have attained... The believers of God must ever be ready to sacrifice their lives in the path of each other. This is one of the conditions of faith.

DAS.1914-03-13

Being a source of light; guidance; Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0248

Words spoken on 1914-02-20

830

If a person is confirmed in the accomplishment of the services of the Kingdom... Indeed the most enduring and imperishable work was performed by the disciples

DAS.1914-02-20, SW_v07#16 p.154-155x

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Martyrs and martyrdom; Mary Magdalene; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0247

Words to Juliet Thompson et al, spoken on 1909-07-11

830

In the days of the former Manifestations of God no addresses were given for the kings and no clear warnings were given.

PN_1909 p019, PN_1909 p053, PN_1909C p100, DJT.099-103, BLO_PN#027

Constitutional revolution in Iran; Predictions and prophecies; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0246

Words spoken on 1914-03-23

830

You are all welcomed…. For nine consecutive years the Blessed Perfection did not put his feet outside the gate

DAS.1914-03-23, SW_v08#13 p.175-176

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Banishment to; life in 'Akka

ABU0245

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-15

830

Persian

من از ملاقات شما خیلی مسرورم شکر می کنم خدارا که

I rejoice exceedingly at meeting you and render thanksgiving unto God that [3.5s]

KHTB2.240, NJB_v03#17 p.004

Christ; Christianity; East and West; communication between East and West; Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0244

Words spoken ca. 1914

830

Persian

قائم مقام حیفا در نهایت عداوت مانع ساختمان مقام اعلی شد بمامور طاپو دستور داده بودند

With the utmost enmity, Haifa's Qa'im-maqam rose to prevent the construction of the Shrine of the Bab. The official in charge of the Land Registry received instructions

QT108.067-069, KHH1.314-317 (1.437-441)

KHHE.450-454

Prayer for assistance; intercession; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; Shrines and Holy places

ABU0243

830

Persian

خلیل پاشا والی بیروت عبدالرحمن الحوت را بوکالت از خود بعکا فرستاد

Khalil Pasha, the Governor of Beirut, dispatched 'Abdu'r-Rahman al-Hut to 'Akka as his deputy [3.5s]... ...Upon their arrival, the Commission of Inquiry invited me to meet with them but I declined. They sent a certain official by the name of Hikmat Big

ASAT4.360-363

CHC.217-218x

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0242

Words spoken on 1913-04-30 in Stuttgart

830

Persian

Equality of men and women; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Means of establishment of future civilization; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity in diversity; War and peace

بلی کمالات این قرن همه نزد عقلای قرون سابقه محال بود آیا از پیش کسی گمان مینمود که زنها

Indeed, the hallmarks of this age were all deemed impossible by the wise ones of former times

BDA2.272-275

DAS.1913-04-30, MHMD2.357-360

ABU0241

Public address given on 1912-09-02

840

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Praise and encouragement; Proofs for the existence of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The ephemeral and the eternal; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

The subject of immortality has been suggested. Life is the expression of composition; and death, the expression of decomposition. In the world or kingdom

PUP#100 (p.306-308), ABIC.006-008

ABU0240

Words spoken at Parsons home in Dublin, 1912-08-15

840

Persian

سه هفته است که من در دوبلین هستم در حقیقت دوبلین جای بسیار خوشیست جای بسیار

For three weeks have I dwelt in Dublin, which is, in truth, a most delightful place, a place most pleasing [3.5s]

AVK4.325bx, AVK4.331bx, AVK4.332x, AVK4.340ax, KHF.088, KHAB.365 (371), KHTB2.202, NJB_v03#15 p.002

ABU0239

Words spoken on 1919-09-19

840

Persian

بعد از ظهور امر الله و ظهور مظهر کلی و اعلاء کلمة الله و انتشار ندای الهی

After the appearance of God's Cause, and the manifestation of His universal Manifestation, and the exaltation of the Word of God, and the diffusion of the divine Call [3.5s]

SFI06.020, SFI07.032

Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

ABU0238

Reaction to pilgrims prostrating at 'Abdu'l-Baha's feet, spoken on 1914-02-17

850

No, it is unlawful.... All the people of the world will become believers.... The friends of Yezd suffered great calamities

SW_v09#03 p.031-032+034-045

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Contention and conflict; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Growth of the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0237

Interview for al-Ahram newspaper, Ramleh, 1913-10-15

850

We were thrown into the barrack, and no permission was given to have intercourse with the outside world...

DAS.1913-10-15

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Growth of the Cause; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Race unity; racial issues; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; War and peace

ABU0236

Words spoken at Assembly Rooms in San Francisco, 1912-10-05

850

Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Call to action; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

I have the utmost joy to find in the distant West such an established Baha'i center

BSC.372 #701, SW_v10#13 p.243-245, ECN.096+955

ABU0235

Words spoken on 1911-10-21 in Paris

850

mixed

در جمیع کتب الهیه از جمیع ملل روزی موعود است که آنروز روزی است که جمیع بشر در

In all the divine Books of every people there is promised a Day, a Day wherein all humanity [3.5s]

DWNP_v4#08-9 p.025-027, DWNP_v5#09 p.006-007x, KHAB.088 (098), KHTB1.064, KHTP.044

Differences in human capacity; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for unity; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0234

Words spoken on 1913-01-22 in Paris

850

There are two schools which believe in the rebirth of the soul - the reincarnation and metempsychosis. The first school believes that the spirit of man

DAS.1913-01-22

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; John the Baptist; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Reincarnation; Return of the Manifestations of God

ABU0233

Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-25

860

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

In the world of existence the greatest bestowals of God are His teachings. The other bounties of God

BDA1.051n

PUP#026 (p.061-064), SW_v03#05 p.007-008, BSTW#336c

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

MHMD1.059

ABU0232

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-20

860

His real name was Mirza Muhammad Qa'ini. He was a man of great spirituality and wit. Long before the appearance of the Báb from Shiraz

DAS.1915-05-20

Humor; jokes; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0231

Words spoken on 1913-06-19 in Port Said

860

mixed

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Translation List; Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913; Universal peace — in which book is this?'

خیلی امر عجیبی است در پورت سعید چنین مجلس عظیمی عقد شد خوب است ملوک سر از

It is wonderful indeed that a gathering as grand as this one has been convened in Port Sa‘íd…. One night, Shaykh 'Abdu'l-Husayn the mujtahid told his cohorts about a dream he had…. No talk is there in town save of the loved one’s rippling hair; No spell abroad except her eyebrow’s curve—exquisite snare!

BRL_DAK#0822, AYT.379, KHF.189, KHAB.441 (441), KHTB3.076, NJB_v04#08 p.001, BDA2.357x

BRL_ATE#209x, MHMD2.475x, STAB#080x, ADMS#175

Growth of the Cause; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Power of the Manifestation of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0230

Words to pilgrims, spoken on 1913-11-14

860

Persian

خوش آمدید از وقتیکه از این سفر مراجعت نمودم تا دیروز هیجان شدیدی در اعصاب من... ظلّ‌السّلطان از برای من در پاریس حکایت کرد

Before my arrival in Denver, I read in the newspapers that there was held in that city a great religious revival

Majlis210461.003-006

NNY.114-116x

DAS.1913-11-14

Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0229

Words spoken on 1915-09-10 in Haifa

860

Persian

امسال سال امتحان و افتنان است از هر جهت. در قرآن می فرماید:" أم حسبتم ان تدخلوا الجنة و لا یأتیکم

This year is a year of tests and trials from every direction. In the Qur'án He saith: "Did ye suppose ye should enter Paradise ere there come unto you..." [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-09-10

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0228

Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-16

860

Persian

Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Suffering and imprisonment; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight; Unity; oneness of humanity

الحمد لله در خانهٴ مسس گودال و مسس کوپر در نهایت محبت مجتمعیم هر مائده ئی موجود و مهیا قلوب در نهایت مودت و صفا

Praise be to God! You are the guests of Mrs. Goodall. With the utmost love has she prepared this feast, and every kind of food is before you. The effulgence of the mercy of Baha’u’llah is resplendent.

BDA1.315.15x

SW_v04#12 p.203-204+209, MHMD1.333x, MAB.054-057x, ECN.150+582+991

ABU0227

Words spoken to Miss St. of Southampton on 7 Feb 1910

870

Meine lieben Gäste! Die Lehre vom "abdschad" ist die Lehre von der mystischen Verwandtschaft von Worten, deren Zahlenwerte ihrer Buchstaben zusammenaddiert übereinstimmen

SDW v11#04 p.039-041

Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Language and the structure of reality; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Primal Will and the Word; Remembrance; Manifestation of God; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0226

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha in Feb 1910

870

Al-Aschari (873--935) war Arzt, Naturforscher und Religionsphilosoph. Ursprünglich selbst Mutazilite, wie sein berühmter Zeitgenosse und Kollege Razi

SDW v12#05 p.052-054

Creation of the world; Knowledge; recognition of God; Matter; essence; substance and form; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0225

870

...These twelve basic Bahá'í principles were laid down by Baha'o'llah over sixty years ago

SW_v11#01 p.004-005, SW_v12#01 p.012-013

Education of children; moral education; 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 basis of morality; of divine civilization; Supreme tribunal; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0224

Words to Mrs Bryan, spoken on 1912-09-23

870

I have come especially to Lincoln to repay the visit you made to me during your trip around the world.... Work for the sake of God and for the improvement of humanity, without any expectation of praise and reward

DAS.1914-05-13, SW_v05#08 p.119+122x, SW_v07#18 p.188+195x

Freedom of thought and action; Justice and wrath of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0223

Public address given on 1912-04-18

870

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

در این محفل میخواهم از حیات حضرت بهاءالله قدری صحبت نمایم از بدایت

Tonight I wish to tell you something of the history of the Bahai Revelation. The Blessed Perfection, Baha'u'llah, belonged to the nobility of Persia

BRL_DAK#0641, SFI07.026-027, BDA1.037n

BWF.220-224, GPB.124x, PUP#011 (p.025-029), BSC.285 #586, SW_v03#09 p.003-005, SW_v08#13 p.159-160, SW_v08#13 p.171

Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Human reality created in the image of God; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Suffering and imprisonment; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace

MHMD1.046-047

ABU0222

Words spoken at Saint George church, 1911-09-17

870

Arabic

Manifestation of God as mirror; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Power of the mind over nature; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ایها المحترمون اعلموا ان الانبیاء مرایاء تنبی عن الفیض الالهی و التجلی الرحمانی

O respected persons! Know that prophethood is a mirror that reflects the divine effluence and the celestial effulgence

DUR2.296, KHF.292, KHAB.059 (068), KHTB1.003, NJB_v05#18 p.002

ADMS#318

ABU0221

Words spoken on 1914-02-04

870

Persian

انبار طهران جائی نبود که کسی بتواند یک ماه زیست کند واقعا محل عجیبی بود زیر زمینی بود

The prison storehouse of Tehran was no place where any soul could survive for even a month. Verily, it was a strange place, situated underground [3.5s]

ASAT1.232-236

Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0220

Words spoken at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-21

870

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Social Action

از عادت قدیمه است که هر ملتی از ملل را ایام سرور عمومی که جمیع ملت در آن روز

According to ancient custom, every nation has general holidays when all the people rejoice and are glad… In all the prophetic Dispensations, philanthropic affairs were confined to their respective peoples only

BRL_DAK#0394, AYT.349-353, DWNP_v1#07 p.005-007, KHF.275, KHAB.226 (236), KHTB3.101

BRL_ATE#135, BRL_SOCIAL#085x, LOG#1030x, SW_v09#01 p.008-009

Call to action; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Past, present and future of Iran; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Universality of the Cause

ABU0219

Words spoken on 1912-10-23 in Oakland

880

I am very grateful that this meeting has been made possible, for it is extraordinary that after forty years' imprisonment, and the consequent infirmity

ECN.207+499x

Christ; Christianity; East and West; communication between East and West; Oneness; unity of religion; Praise of Western values; culture; Religion as source of love and unity; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0218

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha ca. 1909-1910

880

Im ganzen Morgenlande ist die Auffassung über die Natur eines Propheten dieselbe, gleichviel, ob es sidı um die Religion des Islams

SDW v11#07 p.076-077

Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat]; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Manifestation of God as sun; Material world a reflection of the spiritual; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0217

880

To begin, let it be understood that the Prophets or Messengers of God are holy souls sent by Him to lead us to a knowledge of God and establish laws

BSTW#138

Adam; Adam and Eve; Evolution; human evolution; Imagery in the Qur'an; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0216

Words to the friends, spoken on 1913-05-03

880

On this journey many souls were set aglow with the fire of the love of God and they became exceedingly attracted to the Cause.

DAS.1913-05-03

Empty learning; false spirituality; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The mind's power of discovery

ABU0215

Words spoken on 1911-11-16 in Paris

880

mixed

آفتاب جهانتاب آسمانیرا طلوع و غروبی و از این جهه کیهانرا شب و روزی موسم ربیع

The celestial Sun hath both its rising and its setting, and thus doth the universe know both night and day, and the season of spring [3.5s]

DWNP_v2#07 p.058-060, DWNP_v5#07-8 p.003-006x, KHTB1.254, NJB_v02#14-16 p.017

Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Literal interpretation; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0214

Words spoken on 1912-10-04 in San Francisco

890

All phenomena excepting man, whether major or minor, are possessed of one aspect. For example, consider the vegetable kingdom.

ECN.087+935

Arcs of ascent and descent; Fulfillment of true potential; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

ABU0213

890

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

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

BSC.546 #986, SW_v10#07 p.126-127+138, SW_v10#04 p.081, SW_v11#01 p.016

ABU0212

Public address given on 1913-04-06

890

Many meetings are organized and established in all parts of the world; societies and organizations for the extension of general intercourse

SW_v04#09 p.156-157

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

ABU0211

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-24

890

Bahá'u'lláh lived in ‘Akká nine years. Two years were passed in the barracks and seven years in a house in the city. There was a mobilization at that time

PN_1919 p178, LAT.118-123

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0210

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-23

890

It will progress to such a degree that anyone can travel with them. The danger will become less and less... Had it not been for steamers, America would not have entered the war.

PN_1919 p032, PN_1919 p173, LAT.112-117

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0209

Words spoken on 1913-04-24 in Vienna

Persian

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

همیشه در خانه مجمع نمائید حرفهای مرا بیاد آرید من هم برای شما طلب تأیید مینمایم

Always hold gatherings at your home, and call to mind the things I have said. I, for my part, will pray

BDA2.252

MHMD2.333-334

ABU0208

Words to Mr. Reed, at dinner, spoken on 1912-10-08

900

There we do not have any Sunday. Whenever we get tired we simply withdraw…. When we were in Rumelia, in the Jewish quarter there was one of the grandees among the Jews, a very wealthy man

ECN.614+1030

Begging; mendicancy; idleness and sloth; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Critique of Eastern values; culture; Day of rest; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization

ABU0207

900

In former times men either became believers, or else they became enemies of the cause of God. For instance, in the time of Moses

DWN_v3#03-4 p.024, ADP.041-046

Christ; Christianity; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Words vs deeds

ABU0206

Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-07

900

Last night a Hindu professor of music came to see me. He brought with him a musical instrument called the vina

DAS.1913-02-07, ADP.076-078x, PN_1913 p002

Manifestation of God as sun; Music and singing; Oneness; unity of religion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0205

Public address given on 1912-05-26

900

Persian

مسئله بقای روح را نقلا در کتب مقدسه خوانده اید دیگر لازم نیست که من مجددا

As regards the matter of the immortality of the spirit, you have already studied this in the Holy Books, and there is no need for me to expound upon it anew [3.5s]

KHF.129, KHAB.346 (353), KHTB2.185, NJB_v04#19 p.004

Existence; immortality of the human soul; Immateriality; ineffability of soul; spirit; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body; The lower is unable to comprehend the higher

ABU0204

Public address given on 1912-06-20

900

PUP#074 (p.206-209), SW_v03#10 p.023-024

I am about to leave the city for a few days rest at Montclair. When I

Composition and decomposition; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Unity in diversity

ABU0203

Words to Mrs Lesch, Buikema et al, spoken on 1912-10-31

900

Persian

Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

بکلیفورنیا رفتیم هیجان شدیدی در نفوس افتاد در یونیورستی دارالفنون و کنائس و مجامع خلق بحرکت آمدند

Welcome, exceedingly welcome! We went to California and a great commotion was set up in the souls....

BDA1.342.02x

MHMD1.360x, BSTW#132, BSTW#308

ABU0202

Words spoken to Persian Baha'is at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-04

900

Persian

از جمله مظاهر مقدسه الهیه حضرت زردشت بود نبوت حضرت مثل آفتاب واضح و روشن است

Among the holy Manifestations of God was Zoroaster, whose Prophethood is clear and evident as the sun [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0596, AVK2.068.10x, KHF.126, KHAB.217 (227), KHTB3.050

Oneness; unity of religion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity in diversity; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster

ABU0201

Words to several women in the house of Abdu'l-Baha on 20 Jan 1910, spoken on 1910-01-20

910

Oh, meine Schwester, aus deinem Munde spricht der gewaltige Stolz des Briten. Überlege dir einmal, liebt nicht jeder Mensch

SDW v10#11 p.157-159

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Language and the structure of reality; Past, present and future of Iran; Universal language; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster

ABU0200

Words spoken ca. 1910

910

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

SDW v11#02 p.018-020

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

ABU0199

Words spoken on 1914-07-03

910

It is said that Jesus entered a village. In those days many houses were broken into

DAS.1914-07-03, SW_v09#18 p.212-214, STAB#058

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

ABU0198

Words spoken ca. 1916 in Abu Sinan

910

One day in Baghdad He called all His friends together and spoke to them of God. Then He departed from them alone. Nobody knew just where He was.

CHH.256-260, BLO_PN#022

Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Growth of the Cause; Manifestation of God as educator; Power of the Manifestation of God; Predictions and prophecies; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0197

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-01-17

910

During the reign of Kaliph Abdol Malek Mervan there lived in Damascus a merchant. At first everyone trusted him and deposited in his safe large amounts of money.

DAS.1915-01-17

Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0196

Public address given on 1912-04-26

910

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

در این انجمن محترم میخواهم در خصوص وحدانیت الهیه تکلم کنم بدیهی است که حقیقت

I wish to speak upon the subject of divine unity, the oneness of God, before this revered assemblage… O Thou kind Lord! O Thou Who art generous and merciful!

BRL_DAK#0573, KHF.114, KHAB.260 (270), KHTB2.049, KHTB3.045, NJB_v05#04 p.001, BDA1.054n

BPRY.112-113x, PUP#046 (p.113-116), SW_v03#07 p.013-014

D. Djalili, Stevie & Tory, M. Levine [track 6], A. Youssefi

Manifestation of God as mirror; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

MHMD1.062

ABU0195

Words spoken on 1920-01-05

910

Persian

جمال مبارک ما را از جمیع قیود نجات داده... شخصی بود مصطفی بیک مدیر تحریرات مفتی شهر عکا

The Blessed Beauty has freed us from all restraints. He teaches that we must be kind to all, even to our enemies. There was a certain Mustafa Bayk

ISA.018-021

ISAE.1920-01-05, STAB#097x

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0194

Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909

910

Persian

بلی در این امر شمشیر نفحات الهیه است آن شمشیر میکشت این جان می دهد

Verily, in this Cause, the sword is the divine breezes of God; the physical sword took life, whereas this one bestows life eternal [4o]

KHH2.256-261

Contention and conflict; Growth of the Cause; Holy war [jihad]; violence in the name of God; House of Justice; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people

ABU0193

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha ca. 1909-1910

920

O Tochter des Abendlandes, Wir schätzen deine Offenheit, Wir kennen deine Bedenken, Wir klären dich, du Sucherin der Wahrheit, gerne auf.

SDW v11#08 p.087-089

Christian doctrine and practice; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Universality of the Cause; Word of God and human limitations

ABU0192

Public address given on 1912-05-06

930

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

This is a very joyous evening, an evidence in itself of the possibility of uniting the East and the West

BDA1.074n

PUP#042 (p.101-103), SW_v03#04 p.029+031-032, SW_v13#12 p.324

East and West; communication between East and West; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; War and peace; Wealth inequality and its moderation

MHMD1.082

ABU0191

Words to MacNutts et al around Jan. 1905

930

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love of God; Nineteen-Day Feast; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity

Now have we, the beloved of God, gathered together to partake of material and spiritual food... Strive, Strive always that ye may be united... There are two kinds of love... There is something that I especially wish to make you sure of... If you should receive news in America that I have been thrown into the sea

BSC.450 #821x, SW_v12#16 p.254x, SW_v08#10 p.134x, PN_1905 p010, PN_1904 p088x, PN_1905 p011x, BSTW#320

ABU0190

Words to Laura Clifford Barney (?) spoken around 1906

930

Science is systemized Truth. The laws of spiritual science are as exact as those of mathematics... There are invisible threads which connect us with every object which makes up our environment.

PN_1906 p013

Harmony of science and religion; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0189

Words spoken on 1911-01-21

930

Persian

مثل ایران مثل حاصل سبز و خرم خوبی است که گرفتار برودت شده و برف فراوان بروی آن فرود آمده باشد... وقتی که کاروان مکه وارد بریه الشام

The likeness of Iran is as a verdant and fertile field that hath been seized by bitter cold, and upon which abundant snow hath descended [3.5s]... ...Once a trading caravan from Mecca was passing through Syrian lands. The Egyptian king ordered that the leader of the expedition

NJB_v02#06-07 p.008-009, YFY.266-267

STAB#065

Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Past, present and future of Iran; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0188

Public address given on 1912-05-25

930

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

I am going away from your city, but I leave my heart with you. My spirit will be here... O my God! O my God! Verily, these servants are turning to Thee

BPRY.089-090x, BWF.228-231, LOG#0731x, PUP#054 (p.143-146), FWU.018

Prayer for spiritual recognition; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0187

Public address given on 1912-05-31

930

PUP#059 (p.161-163), SW_v05#11 p.169-170

The material world is subject to change and transformation. The Cause of the Kingdom is eternal

Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Oneness; unity of religion; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0186

Address at New York Peace Society reception, spoken on 1912-05-13

940

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Although I felt indisposed this afternoon, yet because I attach great importance to this assembly

BWF.231-235, PUP#048 (p.123-126), FWU.020, SW_v03#08 p.014-015

Predictions and prophecies; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0185

Words to Laura Dreyfus-Barney, Feb. 1914

940

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Relationship of the soul to the body; Second birth; Soul; spirit after death; Soul is the essential reality of man; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

Thou hast asked concerning the spirit and its immortality after its departure.... As to the question concerning the soul... Be it known that to know the reality or essence of the soul of man is impossible

DAS.1914-02-??, BSC.403 #740, SW_v14#01 p.011-012x, SW_v07#19 p.189-191, BSTW#381

ABU0184

Address to the Baha'is and others at Parsons home in Dublin, 1912-08-07

940

Persian

Intelligible vs. perceptible realities; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body

اول باید ثابت کنیم که از برای وجود فنائی نیست زیرا فنا عبارت از تفریق اجزاء مرکبه است

We must first prove that there is no annihilation in creation.

BSHN.140.336, BSHN.144.334, MAS5.058, MHT1b.044, KHTB2.207, BDA1.179.10

SW_v19#10 p.306-308, MHMD1.195-198, PN_1912_heh p039

ABU0183

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-12-01

940

Persian

امروز جمعی آمده بودند و میگفتند چرا از شهر بیرون نمیروید بمن اعتراض میکنند که با اینهمه اضطراب و اغتشاش

Today a number of people came to Me and asked, “Why do You not leave the city?”... Sulayman Khan and Mírza Fathu'llah were candle-pierced, that is, they were pierced with bayonets

KHH1.277-280 (1.386-389)

KHHE.400-403

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0182

Words spoken at 309 W 78th St in New York, 1912-07-07

950

Persian

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Stories; anecdotes; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Transcending the material condition

خوش آمدید خوش آمدید انسان دو حیات دارد یک حیات جسمانی یک حیات روحانی حیات

Welcome, welcome! Man possesseth two lives: one life physical, one life spiritual [3.5s]

BSHN.140.530x, BSHN.144.518x, MHT1a.126x, MHT1b.084x, BQA.054, KHF.036, KHAB.334 (341), KHTB2.176, NJB_v03#18 p.001

MHMD1.162

ABU0181

On Calumny: Words spoken on 1911-11-20 in Paris

950

mixed

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection of Muhammad; Suffering; rejection of Christ

از بدایت عالم تا امروز هر وقت ندای الهی بلند شد ندای شیطان هم بلند شد زیرا

From the beginning of the world until the present time each 'Manifestation' sent from God has been opposed by an embodiment of the 'Powers of Darkness'.

AMK.200-204, DWNP_v1#06 p.004-006, KHF.203, KHAB.184 (195), KHTB1.186, KHTP.131

PT#33 p.101, ABS#01

ABU0180

Words to Edward Getsinger et al, spoken around 1915-01-26

960

Abdu'l-Bahá in the Holy Land answers questions of Dr. Edward C. Getsinger in 1915

No obstacle should be placed before any soul which might prevent it from finding the truth.... The ones in real authority are known by their humility... In this day every one must be tested

LOG#0120x, LOG#0235x, LOG#0322x, SW_v06#06 p.043-045, SW_v08#17 p.223, SW_v08#18 p.234, PN_1915 p002, PN_1915 p006

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Importance of authoritative interpretation; Spirit and form in the administration; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0179

Words spoken on 1911-11-02 in Paris

960

Persian

من باروپا بپاریس آمدم ملاحظه کردم اروپا در مادیات نهایت ترقی را کرده ولکن

When I arrived in Paris from Europe, I observed that while Europe had achieved the utmost progress in material civilization, yet [3.5s]

AMK.243-246, BSHN.140.521x, BSHN.144.509x, MHT1a.164x, MHT1b.122x, KHF.160, KHAB.115 (125), KHTB1.100, KHTP.074

Attaining the life of the spirit; Critique of Western values; culture; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Human reality created in the image of God; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0178

Public address given on 1912-05-19

970

PUP#049 (p.126-129), SW_v03#09 p.010-012

Religions are many, but the reality of religion is one. The days are many, but the sun is one

Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0177

Words to Fugeta, et al, spoken on 1919-12-29

970

No, but some souls, by their good morals and deeds do. For instance, a son by his good deeds may be the cause of the redemption of his father if he does good deeds.... There is a kind of mathematics where they take the name of a person according to 'Abjad'

PN_1919 p048

Astrology and numerology; Differences in human capacity; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria)

ABU0176

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-11-24

970

Persian

مصطفی افندی نامی بود مدیر تحریرات لاینقطع اذیت میکرد ومردم را بر علیه ما میشوراند بطوری متصرف " کرده "

There was a certain Mustafa Effendi in charge of the newspaper, who persistently caused us difficulties and incited people against us, including the Mutasarrif Kurdih

KHH1.298-301 (1.415-419)

KHHE.429-433

Bribery and corruption; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0175

970

Persian

در ایام دقیانوس امپراطور رومان بعد از حضرت مسیح واقع شد دقیانوس بغض و عداوت زیادی

In the days of Decius, Emperor of Rome, who arose after Christ, there transpired events stemming from intense hatred and enmity [3.5s]

AVK2.208.10

Christ; Christianity; Early Christian persecutions; the Pharisees; Outward and inward meanings; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light

ABU0174

Public address given on 1912-05-05

980

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

I offer thanks to God for the privilege of being present in an assemblage which is commemorating Him

BDA1.068n

BWF.254-257, PUP#040 (p.093-096), FWU.011, SW_v03#04 p.022-024

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as sun; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

MHMD1.077

ABU0173

Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1913-04-28

980

If we could appreciate more the bounties of this age, and the marvels of this century, we would be more thankful to God than ever.

DAS.1913-04-28

Ascension of Baha'u'llah; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; Baha'u'llah; Christian rejection of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Critique of Western values; culture; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Thankfulness; gratitude

ABU0171

Address to Free Religious Association of Boston, Ford Hall, 1912-05-25

980

Persian

ادیان الهیه بجهت محبت بین بشر نازل شده بجهت الفت نازل شده بجهه وحدت عالم

The divine religions have been revealed for the purpose of fostering love among humankind, to engender fellowship, and to achieve the unity of the world [4o]

KHF.085, KHF.238, KHAB.281 (291), KHTB2.086, NJB_v03#06-08 p.008, NJB_v04#04 p.001

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Declaration of Baha'u'llah; Harmony of science and religion; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0170

Words spoken ca. 1909-1910

990

other/unknown lang

ای دختر من اگر چه در ظاهر در مطالب به این شده شما اختلافی بنظر میرسد ولی در حقیقت

O, meine Tochter, in deinen Aussagen, so widersprechend sie auch erscheinen mögen, liegt nichts Gegensätzliches!

MSBH10.185-188

SDW v11#10 p.110-112

Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Evolution; human evolution; Harmony of science and religion; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teleology; goal-directed motion

ABU0169

Pilgrim notes of Anton Haddad, Jan. 1900

990

Let no seditious rumors prevent you from coming into the kingdom of God and receiving the spirit of confirmation.

PN_1900 p073

Contention and conflict; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity in diversity

ABU0168

Words spoken on 1911-08-27 in Thonon-les-Bains

990

Arabic

ایها الحاضرون الی متی هذا الهجوع و السبات و الی متی هذا الرجوع القهقری و الی

O ye who are present! How long this drowsiness and sleep! How long this ignorance and blindness!

AMK.162-170, KKD2.225, KHF.082, KHAB.044 (052), KHTB1.010, NJB_v05#10 p.001

AIF.1911-08-28, SW_v05#10 p.154x, ABS#10

Call to action; Chastisement and requital; Christ; Christianity; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0167

Words to Lua Getsinger

1000

Ios was a shepherd boy who tended his flocks in the valleys and on the sloping hills of Persia. He was poor and simple

SW_v13#07 p.182-184, STAB#018, STAB#020, STAB#021

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love of God; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0166

Words spoken on 1914-06-22 in Haifa

1000

When I was a small boy in Teheran, I remember whenever two of the believers

DAS.1914-06-22, SW_v08#13 p.162x

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Incarceration of Baha'u'llah in Siyah Chal; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0165

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-16

1000

Because the children are truthful one would love them even if they did something mischievous. The father may punish them for their misdeeds

DAS.1915-03-16

Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0164

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-06-03

1000

In this glorious Tablet to the King of Persia Bahá'u'lláh has perfected His proof from every standpoint. There has been left for him no loophole... When his holiness Badi' reached Tihran he found the Shah was not in the city

DAS.1915-06-03

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0163

Public address given on 1913-01-24

1000

Welcome! Welcome! I have come again to Paris so that I may see if the seed I have sown last year has sprung up. Praise be to God, I can see that they have taken root

DAS.1913-01-24

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Power of the mind over nature; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0162

Words spoken on 1912-08-20 in Green Acre

1000

...When a man is thirsty he drinks water. When he is hungry he eats food. But if a man be not thirsty

SW_v07#16 p.155+161x

Human reality created in the image of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0161

Words spoken at Unitarian conference in Boston, 1912-05-22

1000

Persian

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

امشب من تازه از راه رسیده ام خسته ام با وجود این مختصری صحبت میدارم زیرا جمع

Creation is the expression of motion. Motion is life. A moving object is a living object

KHF.175, KHAB.272 (282), KHTB2.071, NJB_v03#06-08 p.004, NJB_v04#13 p.002

BWF.224-228, PUP#053 (p.140-143), FWU.083, SW_v13#05 p.099-101

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Relativity of religious truth; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0160

Words spoken at 97 Cadogan Gardens, 1911-09-23

1010

Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá in London

At nine years of age, I accompanied my father, Baha'u'llah, in his journey of exile to Baghdad, seventy of his disciples going with us.... The confirmations of the spirit are all those power... Freedom is not a matter of place

BSC.438 #797x, AIL.115-121, ADP.018-023, CHH.166-167x, VLAB.009-010x, VLAB.149x, BLO_PN#022

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0159

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-04-19

1010

The above verses are very clear and explicit that we are living in the time of their fulfillment. The globe is encircled with the fire of God's wrath

DAS.1915-04-19

Critique of Western values; culture; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Martyrdom of the Bab; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God

ABU0158

Public address given on 1912-09-24

1010

PUP#107 (p.334-337), SW_v04#13 p.219-220+226

I have come from distant lands of the East to visit you, crossing the great ocean

Knowledge; recognition of God; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love of God; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0157

Public address given on 1912-04-23

1020

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

As I stand here tonight and look upon this assembly, I am reminded curiously of a beautiful bouquet of violets

High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Race unity; racial issues; True liberty; freedom; Unity in diversity

PUP#020 (p.049-052), FWU.060, SW_v03#03 p.016-018

MHMD1.056

ABU0156

Words spoken at Esperantist society in Edinburgh, 1913-01-07

1020

Persian

Harmony of science and religion; Stories; anecdotes; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

از احساسات وجدانیه مستر ها خیلی ممنونم فی الحقیقه آنچه فرمودند ستایش خود

Every movement which promotes unity and harmony in the world is good, and everything which creates discord and discontent is bad.... I recall an incident which occurred in Baghdad. There were two friends who did not know each other's language... His Holiness Baha'o'llah, many years ago, wrote a book called "The most Holy Book"

AMK.271-274, PYM.039-041x, KHF.225, KHTB3.090, NJB_v04#02 p.002

BSC.337 #664, SW_v04#02 p.034-036, SW_v11#18 p.299-303+306, SW_v17#07 p.201, SW_v11#17 p.286-287, VLAB.156x, STAB#138x

ABU0155

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-16

1030

Here is the Holy Land. It is a very good place. From all parts of the world people desire to come here... When I associate with pure and sanctified souls, my fatigue passes away

PN_1919 p018, PN_1919 p097, LAT.018-024

Critique of Western values; culture; Education of children; moral education; Predictions and prophecies; Universality of the Cause; War and peace; Words vs deeds

ABU0154

Address given in Woking Mosque on 1913-01-17

1030

Persian

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social)

نه ماه بود که من در ممالک امریکا سیر میکنم و در بسیار از کنائس و مجامع و کلوبها صحبت میداشتم

For nine months, I traveled through the states of America and spoke at many churches, gatherings, and clubs. Even in the synagogues of the Jews

NJB_v12#10 p.176

DAS.1913-01-17, ADMS#164

ABU0153

Public address given on 1912-08-26

1030

Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; Unity in diversity

Among the teachings of Baha'u'llah is the principle of equality of man and woman

LOG#2091x, LOG#2100x, PUP#095 (p.280-284)

ABU0152

Public address given on 1912-05-19

1040

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Because this is called the Church of Brotherhood, I wish to speak upon the brotherhood of mankind... The real brotherhood is spiritual

PUP#050 (p.129-132), BSC.319 #639x, BSC.463 #858x, SW_v03#09 p.006-007+009

Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0151

Words spoken on 1912-08-02 in Dublin, NH

1040

mixed

خوش آمدید خیلی خوش آمدید از این احساسات که در عالم انسانی پیدا شده است باید

Welcome, most welcome! From these sentiments that have emerged in the world of humanity, it is incumbent [3.5s]

AMK.304-309, KHTB2.197, NJB_v04#11 p.003

Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0150

Public address given on 1912-09-20

1040

Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Knowledge; recognition of God; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Proofs for the existence of God; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

Praise be to God! This is a beautiful and radiant assemblage. It is a merciful gathering

PUP#105 (p.325-328)

ABU0149

Public address given on 1912-05-28

1040

Independent investigation of truth; reality; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

The Fatherhood of God, His loving-kindness and beneficence are apparent to all.... Praise be to God, the springtime of God

PUP#056 (p.150-153), FWU.014, SW_v03#07 p.015+019-021, SW_v11#01 p.006-007

ABU0148

Words spoken in the house of Abdu'l-Baha in Jan 1910

1050

The Blessed Beauty Bahá'u'lláh has set down in His Writings the oriental natural philosophy that we share with the Persian Súfís

SDW v12#04 p.040-042, BLO_PN#050

Evolution; human evolution; Heat and motion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Islamic laws and jurisprudence; Qur'an and Hadith quotation and interpretation

ABU0147

Public address given on 1912-06-23

1050

Christ; Christianity; Education of children; moral education; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Oneness; unity of religion; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prophecy and fulfillment

You are always smiling. [Mr. Osborne:] Surely our faces should reflect happiness in this presence.

PUP#075 (p.210-213)

ABU0146

Address to Federation of Women's Clubs at Hotel La Salle in Chicago, 1912-05-02

1050

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

One of the functions of the sun is to quicken and reveal the hidden realities

BDA1.065n

LOG#0488x, LOG#2077x, LOG#2086x, PUP#032 (p.074-077), BSC.308 #629, SW_v03#04 p.012-014, DWN_v5#05 p.005-008x, PN_1912 p081

Equality of men and women; Manifestation of God as sun; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; Unity in diversity; Universal education

MHMD1.073

ABU0145

Public address given on 1912-04-19

1050

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

If we look with a perceiving eye upon the world of creation, we find that all existing things may be classified

BDA1.038n

BWF.242-245, PUP#012 (p.029-032), FWU.049, SW_v03#08 p.008-010

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; High station of learning; Man's distinction from the animal; Oneness; unity of religion; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

MHMD1.047-048

ABU0144

Words spoken on 1915-09-28 in Haifa

1050

Persian

لشگر تا در میدان حرب نباشد معلوم نیست که چقدر پادشاه به آن مهربانی و محبت دارد. عساکری که در اوطانشان هستند

Until an army enters the field of battle, the extent of the sovereign's loving-kindness and affection toward it remaineth unknown. Those soldiers who abide in their homelands [3.5s]

NJB_v14#02 p.063, ZSM.1915-09-28

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of example; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0143

Words spoken ca. 1913-12-22 in Haifa

1050

Persian

خوش آمدید احوال شما چطور است از بس از صبح تا بحال من حرف زده ام دیگر قوت

Welcome! How are you! No strength is left in me because I have talked so much, from morning until now

KHF.194, KHTB3.079, NJB_v04#18 p.001

DAS.1913-12-22x, SW_v09#02 p.024x

Muhammad; Islam; Stories; anecdotes; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Christian clergy

ABU0142

Words spoken on 1915-10-31 in Akka

1050

Persian

این سفر امریکا خیلی زحمت داد چند سال طول کشید هر روز در یک جائی در حرکت بودیم، لکن تأییدات

This journey to America entailed manifold hardships and extended over several years. Each day found us in a different place, yet divine confirmations [3.5s]

NJB_v14#10 p.320, ZSM.1915-10-31

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment; The power of example; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0141

Words to reporter from the San Francisco Examiner, spoken on 1912-10-03

1050

Persian

اقلیم امریکا اقلیم معموری است. اسباب تربیت موجود است. مدارس عالیه دارد و تلامذه تربیت می شوند و تحصیل می کنند

The continent of America is most progressive. The means of instructions are prepared.... Divine civilization is a symposium of the perfections... We do not look upon the dresses of women

NJB_v14#05 p.160, ZSM.1915-09-26

DAS.1913-07-23, SW_v04#12 p.206-207, SW_v07#07 p.054, SW_v07#15 p.134, ABIE.099, VLAB.032x, BLO_PN#007

Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0140

Words to May Maxwell et al, spoken on 1898-02-22

1060

If your hearts are turned always towards God, and filled with the love of God, that love will separate them from all other things, that love will be the wall

PN_1899 p004, AEP.021-022, NRMM.163, BLO_PN#031

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Prophecy and fulfillment; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0139

Public address given on 1912-11-29

1060

PUP#133 (p.449-452), SW_v07#12 p.109-111+115

This evening I wish to speak to you concerning the mystery of sacrifice. There are two kinds of sacrifice

Justice and mercy; Original sin; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Sacrifice of the Manifestation of God redeems the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0138

Public address given on 1912-11-09

1070

PUP#123 (p.415-418), SW_v05#19 p.291-293

Every composition is necessarily subject to destruction or disintegration. For instance

Composition and decomposition; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Relationship of the soul to the body; Second birth; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0137

Public address given on 1912-05-05

1070

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

The divine religions were founded for the purpose of unifying humanity and establishing universal peace.... O Thou kind Lord! Thou hast created all humanity from the same stock

BDA1.070n

BPRY.113-115x, PUP#041 (p.097-100), SW_v03#04 p.024-027, SW_v15#03 p.057, DWN_v6#11 p.002-004

Louis, Bahiyyih, Oisin & Danny

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for peace and unity; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

MHMD1.079

ABU0136

Words spoken on 1915-04-30 in Haifa

1070

His life [Khalil's] was an example of honesty and activity... This man [Abdullah] lives in Baghdad and was notorious for his evil deeds... This man [Isma'il] was the well-known architect of Farrokh Khan in Tihran...

DAS.1915-04-30

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Hospitality; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0135

1070

Persian

عجیب است جمیع مردم مضطربند ده پانزده روز قبل با قنسول آلمان در مسئلهٴ

Strange indeed it is that all people are in a state of agitation. Some ten to fifteen days ago, with the German Consul regarding the matter of [3.5s]

KHF.068, KHAB.458 (459), KHTB3.037, NJB_v05#13 p.003

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Nationalism; love of country; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Transcending the material condition; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0134

Words to Ali Kuli Khan spoken in June 1906

1080

This is one of the conditions of the teachers of the Truth; he must possess pure severance, so that his words may produce such an effect on the hearers

PN_1906 p055, SUR.250-253, BLO_PN#001

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0133

Words to some friends, spoken around 1914-11-15

1090

There are many militarists of the ancient, conservative school who hold the opinion that Alexander of Macedon was the greatest born leader

DAS.1914-11-15

Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Justice and mercy; Stories; anecdotes; War and peace; Wisdom [hikmat]

ABU0132

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-03-13

1090

Woe unto the world because of offenses, for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh.

DAS.1915-03-13

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0131

Words spoken on 1915-10-30 in Haifa

1090

Persian

هر مؤمن صادق و ثابت در صون حمایت جمال مبارک است. ایمان و ایقان یک رائحهٴ طیبه ای دارد، واقعاً نمی شود

Every faithful and steadfast believer abideth secure beneath the sheltering protection of the Blessed Beauty. True faith and certitude possesseth a sweet and heavenly fragrance that cannot be concealed [3.5s]

ZSM.1915-10-30

Degrees of faith; certitude; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Sacred remains; burial of the Bab; Shrines and Holy places

ABU0130

Address to the Baha'is at 780 West End (Kinney home) in New York, 1912-12-02

1090

Persian

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Universal peace — in which book is this?'

خوش آمدید خوب مجمعی است الحمد للّه وجوه منجذب بملکوت ابهی رویها متوجّه بآسمان است

You are all welcome. This is a goodly assemblage. Praise be to God! The hearts are directed

BRL_DAK#0651

BWF.245-248, LOG#0600x, PUP#135 (p.453-457), SW_v04#15 p.253-255+258, SW_v05#02 p.020-021, BSTW#052hx

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; House of Justice; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0129

Public address given on 1912-06-16

1090

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

This is a Unitarian church, and in the Arabic tongue this day may well be called... What is real unity?... O God! Educate these children

BRL_CHILD#18x, BPRY.028x, BWF.257-260, PUP#069 (p.190-194), FWU.066x, SW_v03#10 p.030-032

William Sears & the Ayyam-i-Ha Kids [track 1], Ine, Nabil and Karim, TaliaSafa, E. Peterson, MANA, J. Crone, C. McGrail, E. Mahony

Education of children; moral education; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Manifestation of God as sun; Martyrs and martyrdom; Oneness; unity of religion; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God

ABU0128

Words spoken on 1914-01-15

1090

Persian

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Oneness; unity of religion; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

امروز من خیلی میل داشتم که بیایم بالا ولی احوالم طوری بود که مساعدت نکرد هوا

You are all welcome. How are you? It was my intense desire to come up today and see you... Tonight, I desire to speak to you on a most important subject, which you must engrave on the tablets of your hearts... The Holy, Divine Manifestations are unique and peerless. They are the archetypes of celestial and spiritual virtues in their own age and cycle.

AVK4.287cx, MSBH3.476-479x, NJB_v05#09 p.003x

DAS.1914-01-17, BSC.283 #581x, SW_v05#06 p.081-082x, SW_v09#06 p.082-083x

ABU0127

Address to the friends at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1913-05-23

1090

mixed

امروز چون مبعث حضرت اعلی بود لهذا جمیع شماها را تبریک میگویم امروز روزی بود

Today is the anniversary of the declaration of the Bab - Peace be upon thee! Today the Bab declared this cause in Shiraz

AMK.296-301, AYT.107, GHA.375, KHF.005, KHAB.436 (437), KHTB3.005

ADP.051-054

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Martyrdom of the Bab; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

ABU0126

Public address given on 1912-04-12

1100

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

This is a most happy visit. I have crossed the sea from the land of the Orient

BDA1.030n

PUP#002 (p.004-007), SW_v15#09 p.254-255x, DWN_v5#11 p.001-004x

Christ; Christianity; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrdom of the Bab; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity

MHMD1.039

ABU0125

Interview with Hudson Maxim, New York, 1912-04-15

1100

Welcome! Welcome! Very welcome! [Hudson Maxim.] "I am glad to hear you speak English."

SW_v03#07 p.005+010-011

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0124

Words spoken on 1912-07-09 in New York

1100

...Tell Mrs. D. there are only two ways of correcting the social conditions; it cannot be done by force.

PN_1912 p109x, BSTW#351ax

Agriculture; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0123

Words spoken on 1917-11-12 in Haifa

1110

Persian

Man of Courage, The

در یوم ثانی محرم سنه ١٢٣٣ در طهران در محله دروازه شمیران

On the second day of Muharram in the year 1233, in Tehran, in the district of the Shimran Gate [3.5s]... ...Ḥají Mírza Áqasí harbored the utmost enmity towards Mírza [ʻAbbas Núrí]

AHB.130BE #09-10 p.20, AYT.062-067, TZH2.012-015, MHA.184-187x

BLO_courage.06a

Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Innateness; early self-awareness of the Manifestations of God; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Special knowledge of the Manifestation of God

ABU0122

Public address given on 1912-05-02

1120

PUP#035 (p.079-083), SW_v03#04 p.015-017

When we carefully investigate the kingdoms of existence and observe the phenomena of the universe

ABB.062

Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Power of the mind over nature; Proofs for the existence of God; Things are known by their opposites

ABU0121

Public address given on 1912-05-23

1120

Persian

Abdu'l-Bahá's Address at Clark University

ای انجمن مبارک بینهایت مسرورم از اینکه در این جمعیت دارالفنون حاضر شده ام

Blessed audience, I am overjoyed to be with you here today. It had been my hope to visit this University, and now that hope has been fulfilled

KHF.062, KHAB.276 (286), KHTB2.077, NJB_v03#03-05 p.009

BLO_PT#004

East and West; communication between East and West; High station of learning; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the mind over nature; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Transcending the material condition

ABU0120

Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-05-11

1130

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

بشیکاغو و واشنگتن رفتیم و مراجعت نمودیم بسسیار خوش گذشت زیرا اهالی امریک همه

It is only three weeks that we have been away from the New York friends

BDA1.079.x

PUP#045 (p.111-113), SW_v03#10 p.011-012, SW_v19#05 p.142, MHMD1.088

Praise and encouragement; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Race unity; racial issues; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0119

Public address given on 1912-10-26

1140

Call to unity; prohibition of disunity; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

I have visited your Capitol and its gardens. No other Capitol has such beautiful surroundings.

PUP#114 (p.376-380), DAS.1914-09-05x, SW_v05#17 p.259-262, MAB.087-088x, ECN.368+503x+912x

ABU0118

Public address given on 1912-04-21

1150

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

آنچه قسیس فرمودند دلیل بر حسن اخلاق و خدمت بعالم انسانى است

What the Minister of the Church delineated before us just now testifies to his high sense of morality and his efforts to serve the world of humanity.

KHTB2.033, BDA1.041.07

PUP#016 (p.039-042), SW_v03#03 p.010-012, SW_v19#03 p.087, MHMD1.050-054

Contention and conflict; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0117

Words spoken on 1915-07-18 in Haifa

1150

Persian

اگر کسی برود به تخت جمشید می بیند چطور خانه ها بسته می شود. هیچ عمارتی نیست که خراب نشود

If someone goes to Takht Jamshíd [Persepolis], he will see how homes are shut. There is no building that has not been destroyed

RHQM2.1048-1051 (499-502) (305-307), ZSM.1915-07-18

RKS.151-157

Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization

ABU0116

Words spoken at East Putney in London, 1912-12-29

1160

Are you all well? Are you all happy? Are you all joyous? You must be exceedingly joyous

DAS.1912-12-29x

Critique of Western values; culture; Man's distinction from the animal; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transcending the material condition; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

ABU0115

Words to the first American pilgrims, spoken on 1900-01-09

1160

The field in America is now likened unto a field of land in which are planted small trees

PN_1900 p068

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Mary Magdalene; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0114

Discourse at “l’Alliance Spiritualiste”: Words spoken in Paris, 1911-11-09

1160

Persian

Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Origin of the soul; the soul as emanation; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul is the essential reality of man; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

از فرمایشات رایس و احساسات قلبیه ایشان نهایت ممنونیت دارم و شکر میکنم... خداوند مهربانا کریما رحیما این جمع را بشمع محبتت روشن

I wish to express my gratitude for your hospitality, and my joy that you are spiritually minded.

INBA75:075x, NLAI_BH_AB.015x

BSHN.140.524x, BSHN.144.512x, ADH2.030x, ADH2_1#15 p.026x, MJMJ1.074x, MMG2#162 p.184x, MJH.027x, MHT1a.166x, MHT1b.124x, BQA.031, KHF.163, KHAB.141 (152), KHTB1.130, NJB_v02#14-16 p.011

PT#28 p.081, SW_v02#17 p.003-005, SW_v02#14 p.015, SW_v08#08 p.0098, SW_v14#01 p.011

S. Tirandaz

ABU0113

Words spoken at home of Mrs. Gastea in Paris, 1911-11-26

1170

Persian

جمیع انبیای الهی مظاهر حقیقت بودند حضرت موسی اعلان حقیقت کرد حضرت مسیح ترویج

All the divine prophets are the Manifestations of Truth. His Highness Moses declared the Truth.... The foundation of divine religion is love, affinity and concord.

AVK4.323x, DWNP_v1#08 p.005-006, KHF.288, KHAB.204 (214), KHTB1.213, KHTP.161

SW_v02#18 p.003-006, SW_v06#15 p.120

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Supreme tribunal; The Lesser Peace and the Most Great Peace; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0112

Public address given on 1912-07-06

1170

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

انسان در عالم وجود طی مراتب کرده است تا بعالم انسانی رسیده است در هر رتبه

In the world of existence man has traversed successive degrees until he has attained the human kingdom. In each degree of his progression

BRL_DAK#0550, KHF.132, KHAB.329 (337), KHTB2.170, NJB_v03#17 p.001

BRL_ATE#158x, PUP#081 (p.225-228), BSC.324 #645, FWU.063, SW_v03#11 p.010-012, SW_v07#16 p.153-154, SW_v14#02 p.041, BSTW#391x

Evolution; human evolution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transcending the material condition; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0111

Words spoken at the Shrine of the Bab on 4 May 1910

1180

Meine Gäste kennen wohl die ruhmreiche Geschichte der göttlichen Geduld und der sehnsüchtigen Todesfreudigkeit seiner Heiligkeit des Propheten Báb

SDW v11#03 p.030-032, BLO_PN#048x

House of Justice; Law of pilgrimage; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Shrines and Holy places; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0110

Public address given on 1912-04-25

1180

Persian

East and West; communication between East and West; Oneness; unity of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

امشب شب مبارکی است شایان نهایت سرور و ستایش است بجهاتی چند اولا الحمد لله

This night is a very blessed night, worthy of the utmost praise and joy for many reasons.

KHTB2.046, BDA1.052

SW_v19#03 p.090, MHMD1.060-061

ABU0109

Public address given on 1912-09-20

1190

Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Education and the development of capacity; Man's distinction from the animal; Manifestation of God as educator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Power of the Manifestation of God; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

The materialists hold to the opinion that the world of nature is complete. The divine philosophers declare

LOG#1000x, PUP#106 (p.329-333)

ABU0108

Words spoken ca. 1913

1200

This is my second visit to Paris and I meet you with great joy. On a third visit to Europe I hope to see a brilliant flame

COC#2138x, ADP.079-086

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Growth of the Cause; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0107

Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905

1200

These Supreme Holy Souls are Godlike in their attributes. The garments in which they appear are different, but the attributes are the same.

TDLA.031-037, BLO_PN#104

Differences between the Manifestations; station of distinction; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab; Twin Manifestations

ABU0106

Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-24

1200

The parents must exert their utmost effort; thus their children may learn trades and professions... In this dispensation to study an art is prayer... When we were imprisoned in the barrack, one day, the Blessed Perfection spoke about the necessity of industrial education

DAS.1915-05-24

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Begging; mendicancy; idleness and sloth; Education of children; moral education; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession; Work as worship

ABU0105

Words spoken at Goodall home in Oakland, 1912-10-03

1200

I am going to say "welcome," to you, instead of your welcoming me. I am most happy to be here with you.

SW_v04#11 p.190-191+194, MAB.038-039, ECN.081+929

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0104

Public address given on 1912-09-03

1200

Persian

Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Universal education

ساعتی پیش جوانی اینجا آمد با او مذاکره کردیم که طبیعت کامل است یا ناقص روشن

Nature is the material world. When we look upon it, we see that it is dark and imperfect. For instance

BRL_DAK#0655, KHF.014, KHAB.375 (381), KHTB2.233, NJB_v05#06 p.001

LOG#0485x, PUP#101 (p.308-312), ABIC.008-010

ABU0103

Words spoken on 1912-07-10 in New York

1200

Persian

امشب میخواهم از برای شما سبب احتجاب ناس را از مظاهر مقدسه الهی بیان کنم این

This evening I wish to explain to you the cause of the people's veiling from the sacred Manifestations of God [3.5s]

KHF.178, KHAB.338 (345), KHTB2.154, NJB_v04#01 p.007

Christ; Christianity; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Crucifixion; ascension of Christ; Essential distinction of Manifestation of God from others; Literal interpretation; Outward and inward meanings; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God

ABU0102

Public address given on 1912-11-10

1210

Call to action; Creation of the world; Knowledge; recognition of God; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Things are known by their opposites; Transcendence; unknowability of God

What is the reality of Divinity, or what do we understand by God? When we consider the world of existence

PUP#125 (p.421-425), SW_v06#03 p.021-024, SAS.108x

ABU0101

Public address given on 1912-11-17

1210

Coming-of-age; maturity of mankind; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

This is a blessed meeting, for these revered souls have come together in complete unity

PUP#130 (p.437-442), FWU.009

ABU0100

Public address given on 1912-09-02

1230

Man's distinction from the animal; Second birth; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

I am exceedingly happy to meet you. Praise be to God! I see before me souls who have unusual capability

PUP#099 (p.302-306), ABIC.001-003

ABU0099

Words spoken on 1914-08-06

1230

The gathering storm is most portentous! Mankind is gripped in the paroxysm of a fearful alarm

DAS.1914-08-06, SW_v05#12 p.179-182

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Nationalism; love of country; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0098

Public address given on 1912-05-20

1240

Equality of men and women; Role and station of women; The animal kingdom; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

Today questions of the utmost importance are facing humanity, questions peculiar to this radiant century

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

ABU0097

Words spoken on 1912-10-06 in Oakland

1250

Last year I went to Europe. After a few months I returned to Alexandria. When I was ready to start for America

ECN.103+964

Composition and decomposition; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humor; jokes; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Proofs for the existence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

ABU0096

Public address given on 1912-07-24

1250

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

In the world of existence there is nothing so important as spirit, nothing so essential as the spirit of man

PUP#085 (p.239-243), BSC.362 #690, SW_v04#07 p.115-117, SW_v08#08 p.085-088

Man's distinction from the animal; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Power of the mind over nature; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body

ABU0095

Public address given on 1912-05-26

1250

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

امشب در این سرود ذکری از قرُبیت الهی بود اعظم موهبت

As I neared this church this evening I heard the hymn, "Nearer, My God..." ... O thou forgiving God! These servants are turning to Thy kingdom

DWNP_v6#11 p.001x, KHF.059, KHAB.285 (295), KHTB2.091, NJB_v04#06 p.001

BPRY.090-092x, PUP#055 (p.147-150), SW_v03#08 p.020-022, DWN_v6#10 p.002x

Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Martyrs and martyrdom; Nearness to God; Prayer for nearness to God; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0094

Address to the Baha'is at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-11-09

1260

PUP#122 (p.411-415), SW_v06#02 p.011-013+016

The address delivered last evening in the Jewish synagogue evidently disturbed some

Christ; Christianity; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause

ABU0093

Address to the Baha'is at True home in Chicago, 1912-09-16

1260

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Allah-u-Abha! Praise be to God! I have spent a number of days among you, associating with you in love

LOG#0629x, PUP#104 (p.320-324), BSC.279 #577x, SW_v03#15 p.007+008-010, BSTW#052ox

Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0092

Words to Gabrielle Enthoven, spoken on 1913-01-16

1270

The Herald of the Kingdom stands before the people. Wonderful music swells from an unseen orchestra

DAS.1913-01-16, ABCC.497-502

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Martyrs and martyrdom; Mystical themes; Prophecy and fulfillment; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0091

Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Paris, Nov. 1911

1280

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Non-participation in politics; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Religion as source of love and unity; Supreme tribunal; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation

Since my arrival in Paris, I have been told of the Theosophical Society, and I know that it is composed of

LOG#1076x, PT#40 p.129

ABU0090

Words spoken at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-05

1290

Persian

مظاهر مقدسه الهیه هر یک عالم امکان را شمسی در نهایت اشراق بودند هر یک وقت

The sacred Manifestations of God were each, in the world of existence, even as a sun in its utmost splendor, each in its time [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0599, KHF.001, KHAB.221 (231), KHTB3.001

Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Call to action; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Fewness of numbers not regarded in teaching the Cause; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Growth of the Cause; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Muhammad; Islam; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0089

Interview with a prominent Rabbi, New York, ca. Apr. 1912

1300

Interview Between a Prominent Rabbi and 'Abdu'l-Bahá

You are most welcome Rabbi. [Rabbi:] "I have long desired to meet you."

SW_v03#06 p.006-008

Christ; Christianity; Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Human reality created in the image of God; Idolatry; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as mirror; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity in diversity

Interview with a prominent rabbi. Trans: SW_v03#06 p.006-008.

ABU0088

Address given at the Hotel Iroquois, Buffalo, 1912-09-10

1300

Power of faith; power of the spirit; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Relationship of the soul to the body; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

MHMD1.253

ABU0087

Words spoken on 1915-06-17 in Haifa

1310

mixed

وقتی که جمال مبارک در بغداد بودند میرزا محیط مشهور شیخی آمد به دارالسلام

When the Blessed Beauty was in Baghdad, Mirza Muhit, the famous Shaykhi, arrived in that city for the purpose of visiting Kazimayn.

BRL_DAK#0719, AHDA.077-078X, ZSM.1915-06-17

STAB#082x

Rejection, opposition and persecution; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0086

Public address given on 1912-08-06

1310

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]

Today we are enjoying temperate weather. As there are many strangers present, we will answer questions.

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

ABU0085

Words spoken at Theosophical Society in Paris, 1913-02-13

1320

mixed

چون بنظر حقیقت در جمیع کائنات نظر میکنیم هر کائنی فی الحقیقه حیات دارد سابق

According to science, all forms of creation are endowed with life; this element of life and energy depending on environment and adaptations... Spirit in the human world is the discoverer.... The world of humanity has ever been in a state of anticipation of the coming of the divine Manifestations... We observe that today the means of unity are brought about. This in itself is an evidence

AVK1.113x, KHF.139, KHAB.413 (416), KHTB3.057

DAS.1913-02-13, SW_v09#01 p.007x, SW_v11#17 p.291x, SW_v14#01 p.011x, DWN_v3#01 p.003x, ADP.165-174

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; The mind's power of discovery; Unity in diversity; Universal language

ABU0084

Words spoken on 1916-08-20 in Nazareth

1320

Persian

انشاء الله شمس راحت و آسایش بزودی از افق اینجهان طلوع خواهد نمود و مردم در

God willing, the sun of tranquility and repose will soon dawn above the horizon of this world and mankind will [3.5s]

NJB_v14#06 p.192

Christ; Christianity; Education of children; moral education; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Prayer for peace and unity; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; War and peace

ABU0083

Words spoken at Clifton Guest House in Bristol, 1913-01-15

1330

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

Every age requires a central impetus or movement. In this age, the boundaries of terrestrial things have extended

BSC.274 #562, SW_v04#01 p.004-006, SW_v11#17 p.287

ABU0082

Public address given on 1912-07-31

1350

Persian

من از مسس پارسنز بسیار ممنونم که سبب شده با شماها ملاقات و معاشرت میکنم

You are all welcome. It is a source of great pleasure and we are indebted to Mrs. Parsons. I am a visitor from the Orient

KHF.171, KHAB.350 (357), KHTB2.190, NJB_v03#19 p.001-2

PN_1912_heh p019x

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; East and West; communication between East and West; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Theodicy; the mystery of evil; of suffering; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0081

Words spoken at King's Weigh House Church in London, 1912-12-29

1350

Persian

خدا را شکر میکنم که در این محل جمعی از محترمین حاضرند که قلوبشان با یکدیگر

I praise God that a number of revered souls are gathered in this congregation to serve the Almighty, whose hearts are cemented together, whose faces are joyous

KHF.221, KHAB.399 (404), KHTB3.086, NJB_v05#09 p.001

DAS.1912-12-29, ABS#11

Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0080

Words spoken on 1919-08-15 in Haifa

1350

mixed

تا لب دریا رفتم خیلی اینجا خوش وضعیست چون مثل دربند شمیران میماند

I walked to the seashore; this place is most delightful, for it resembles Darband in Shimiran [3.5s]

SFI06.017, SFI07.029

Development of capacity and readiness; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

ABU0079

Public address given on 1912-08-25

1360

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

O Thou kind God! In the utmost state of humility and submission do we entreat and supplicate

PUP#094 (p.276-280), BSC.367 #696, SW_v04#07 p.117-119+122, SW_v08#08 p.099-100, BSTW#485kx

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Continual renewal of creation; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Need for an educator; Present and future calamities; war; universal convulsion; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Status of kings; future of monarchy; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause

ABU0078

Address at Theosophical Society of Edinburgh, 1913-01-09

1380

Persian

Some Prayers by 'Abdu'l-Bahá

امشب چون در مجلس شما هستم بسیار مسرورم زیرا شما الحمد لله تحری حقیقت می نمااید

It gives me great pleasure to be with you this evening and to take part in your delightful gathering, for you Theosophists, Praise be to God, are always independent investigators

AMK.266-270, DWNP_v5#05 p.006x, MAS5.048x, MJMJ1.094x, MMG2#302 p.336x, MJH.038bx, KHF.135, KHAB.405 (409), KHTB3.053, NJB_v12#04 p.096

BSTW#463

S. Tirandaz, Ahdieh, unknown

Elementary matter cannot be annihilated; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Progress only takes place within its own degree; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Relationship of the soul to the body

Opening lines of the closing prayer, revealed by Abdu’l-Baha in this Address: "O Thou kind Lord. Illumine the inner eyes and grant attentive ears, revive the lifeless hearts and awaken the heedless from their slumber."

ABU0077

Words to the friends, spoken on 1914-08-20

1400

His Honor Aqa Rida and His honor Aqa Mahmud were most sincere. They were serving day and night.

DAS.1914-08-26

Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0076

Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-11-24

1400

In the time of the Manifestations of God people were hindered mostly in two ways. First the statements of the previous books were not understood.

PN_1901 p078, BLO_PN#109

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Physical limitations of the Manifestation of God; Suffering; rejection of Christ

ABU0075

Words to Breakwell, Hopper, Brittingham, spoken around 1901-09-04

1400

The differences between this Revelation and that of Jesus Christ are, that in this cycle all the inhabitants of the world will be gathered in one nation

SW_v11#17 p.286x, PN_1901 p017, PN_1901 p040

Christ; Christianity; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Growth of the Cause; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0074

Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-05-27

1400

In the world of creation every cause has a magnetic focus, a center of attraction around which revolves its powerful activities and interests... The magnetic center of the Bahá'í Cause ... is steadfastness.

DAS.1915-05-27

High station of learning; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0073

Words spoken at House of Abbud in Akka, 1915-03-04

1400

Persian

نصف شب خبر دادند که یکنفر بدوی آمده است و میخواهد من را ببیند پیغامی آورده چون او ... یک وقتی در عکا شخصی بود عبدالله پاشا نام او پیر شده ماهی هزار غروش تقاعد میگرفت و زندگی میکرد

Many years ago there lived in Akka an old retired officer by the name of Abdollah Pasha. He received from the government a pension of ten pounds a month

KHH1.191-192 (1.268-270)

KHHE.284-285, DAS.1915-03-11

Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Business; financial; property matters; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0072

Religious Prejudices: Words spoken at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1911-10-27

1400

Persian

Christ; Christianity; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; Unity; oneness of humanity

چونکه تعلیم بهاء الله توحید جمیع بشر است و نهایت الفت و اتحاد و بقدر امکان

The basis of the teaching of Baha'u'llah is the Unity of Mankind, and his greatest desire was that love and goodwill should live in the heart of men.

AMK.232-236, DWNP_v1#08 p.001-004, KHF.199, KHAB.100 (109), KHTB1.079, KHTP.057

PT#13 p.036, DWN_v3#02 p.015-017, STAB#103

ABU0071

Words to Latimer, Esslemont, Randall et al, spoken on 1919-11-18

1400

The Blessed Beauty has gathered the East and West together. For this reason we are very happy. It is not in fun, but is a serious matter. It is beyond comprehension.

PN_1919 p026, PN_1919 p196, LAT.056-065

East and West; communication between East and West; Martyrs and martyrdom; Predictions and prophecies; Present and future expansion of arts and sciences; of technology; Suffering and imprisonment; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0070

Public address given on 1912-05-04

1410

Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

I am very happy in being present at this meeting. Praise be to God! I see before me the faces... O Thou kind Lord! These are Thy servants who have gathered in this meeting

BDA1.067n

BPRY.088-089x, BWF.263-267, LOG#0788x, PUP#038 (p.087-091), BSC.383 #717, SW_v03#04 p.019-022

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

MHMD1.076

ABU0069

Words spoken to Miss N. on 27 Jan 1910

1420

Ich könnte Dir, meine Schwester, mit den Worten unseres Herrn Jesu Christi -- gesegnet sei Seine Weisheit -- antworten

SDW v11#01 p.007-010

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0068

Words spoken on 1914-06-29 in Haifa

1420

mixed

در تمام ایام مبارک همیشه آرزوی من این بود که روزی بیاید بلکه انشاء الله بجهتی

During all the blessed days of Baha'o'llah, my hope always was that a day would come

MAS5.230-236, NJB_v05#10 p.003, KHH1.250 (1.349-357)

KHHE.367-373, DAS.1914-06-28, SW_v09#11 p.127-130

Call to action; Exhortations and counsels; Martyrs and martyrdom; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

ABU0067

Words spoken at Century Club in San Francisco, 1912-10-13

1430

I am delighted to speak before this gathering of revered ladies who have met for the purpose of investigating the realities of life.

ECN.349+497n

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Role and station of women

ABU0066

Address to the Baha'is at home of Corinne True in Chicago, 1912-11-01

1430

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Martyrs and martyrdom; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

I am well pleased with every person here this evening and most happy in meeting the friends

PUP#116 (p.383-387), SW_v05#15 p.230-231+234, SW_v08#17 p.223+ 227

The Friends in Chicago

ABU0065

Baha’u’llah: Words spoken on 1911-11-07 in Paris

1430

Persian

Martyrs and martyrdom; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment

امروز میخواهم قدری از مصائب جمال مبارک برای شما بیان کنم

I will speak to you today of Baha'u'llah. In the third year after the Bab had declared his Mission, Baha'u'llah, being accused by fanatical Mullas

AYT.372-378, AADA.046-048x, KHAB.131 (142), KHTB1.116

PT#25 p.071

ABU0064

Words to Marie Watson et al in Aug. 1921

1440

I have sent for thee. Others have had to ask for permission. I have thus honored thee.... All the believers in this cycle are in the same station when they accept the Manifestation of God and His Teachings. This is the baptism of water...

SW_v16#05 p.518x, PN_1921 p006

Order; organization; tact; deliberation [tadbir]; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity in diversity; Word of God and human limitations

ABU0063

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-06

560

When the mujtahids and Nasiri'd-Din Shah sent Shaykh 'Abdu'l-Husayn to 'Iraq, and he began agitating against the Blessed Perfection

BKOG.143-144x, STAB#078

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution

ABU0062

Words spoken at Morse home in Paris, 1913-03-13

1450

Persian

Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Martyrs and martyrdom; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity

خوش آمدید من وقتی کتاب شما را دیدم خیلی مسرور شدم میخواستم شما را ملاقات و... شما از شرق خیر دارید که چه قدر افق شرق را ظلمت تعصب و نادانی احاطه کرده بود

You are aware of the situation in the East; you know how grievously its horizon was enveloped with the darkness of ignorance and prejudice

KHF.155, KHTB3.068, NJB_v05#13 p.001, BDA2.200-203

MHMD2.256-258

ABU0061

God Comprehends All; He Cannot Be Comprehended: Words spoken at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1911-10-20

1450

mixed

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

الحمد لله که مجمع نورانیست در پاریس خیلی جمعیتها تشکیل میگردد و محفلها ترتیب

Numerous meetings are held in Paris every day for different purposes, to discuss politics, commerce, education, art, science and many other subjects.

AMK.236-242, KHF.122, KHAB.082 (092), KHTB1.056, KHTP.033

PT#05 p.010

ABU0060

Words to Drs. W. and W. Allen and Dr. J. Catton, spoken on 1912-10-21

1460

Diseases are of two kinds. There are some which are due to material cause, and such diseases should be treated according to material methods.

MAB.069-075, ECN.545

Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Health and healing; material and spiritual healing; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Power of prayer; Teleology; goal-directed motion

ABU0059

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-08

1480

Persian

میانه جمیع این نعمای جسمانی از همه لذیزتر خواب است روح انسانی یکقدری آزاد میشود

Among all the worldly bounties none is more wonderful than the dream. In this state the human spirit

AVK1.325-327x, NJB_v14#09 p.288

BKOG.091x

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Meaning; importance of dreams and visions; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

ABU0058

Address to L'Alliance Spiritualiste on 1913-02-21

1500

We observe that every movement which establishes unity and amity brings in its train life

DAS.1913-02-21, ADP.175-184

Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Oneness; unity of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

ABU0057

Public address given on 1912-09-25

1500

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Christ; Christianity; Moses; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

In the Orient I was informed of the lofty purposes and wonderful attainments of the American people. When I arrived in this country

PUP#108 (p.337-342)

ABU0056

Address to crew of the Cedric, spoken on 1912-03-27

1500

Persian

Degrees of spirit and the kingdoms of existence; East and West; communication between East and West; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; War and peace; Wealth inequality and its moderation

حمد خدا را که در این محفل اجناس مختلفه جمعند در اینجا ما اهل شرقیم و شما اهل غرب همین الفت و اجتماع

Praise be to God that in this gathering diverse peoples are assembled. Here, we are from the East and you are from the West, yet this very fellowship and unity [3.5s]

KHF.234, KHAB.230 (239), KHTB2.001, NJB_v04#17 p.001

BDA1.014, MHMD1.020

ABU0055

Words spoken at The White Lodge in Wimbledon, 1913-01-03

1510

Persian

Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the mind over nature

هر جزئی از اجزاء فردیه در صور نامتناهی جمادی نباتی حیوانی انسانی سیر دارد

How beautiful it is to organize such lovely gatherings... When we ponder over the reality of the microcosm, we discover that in the microcosm there are deposited three realities.

AVK1.151.04x

BSC.399 #736x, FWU.051, SW_v07#13 p.117-119+124, BSTW#090, BSTW#365

ABU0054

The Evolution of the Spirit: Words spoken at Dreyfus home in Paris, 1911-11-10

1510

Persian

Composition and decomposition; Soul; spirit after death

امشب باید ذکری از ترقی و بقای روح بشود هر نفس موجودى لابد بر این است

Tonight I will speak of the evolution or progress of the spirit. Absolute repose does not exist in nature.

BRL_DAK#0650, AVK1.227x, BSHN.140.537x, BSHN.144.525x, MAS5.051-058, MHT1a.134x, MHT1b.092x, KHF.167, KHAB.150 (161), KHTB1.142, KHTP.090, VUJUD.098x

PT#29 p.086, VUJUDE.150x

ABU0053

Words to Jinab-i-Hizari et al, spoken in Sept. 1913

1530

Persian

اول تابستان بود میرزا آقاخان استدعا کرد که جمال مبارک به افجه تشریف ببرند

It was the beginning of summer when Mirza Aqa Khan beseeched the Blessed Beauty to grace Afjeh with His presence [3.5s]

MUH3.220-223

Martyrs and martyrdom; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0052

Public address given on 1912-09-01

1570

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

خداوند عالم جمیع را از تراب خلق فرموده جمیع را از یک عناصر خلق کرده کل را از

God the Almighty has created all humanity from dust, from the same elements

BRL_DAK#0656, AVK2.132.04x, AVK4.321x, AVK4.333cx, KHF.214, KHAB.369 (375), KHTB2.224, NJB_v05#05 p.001, BDA1.214.03

PUP#098 (p.297-302), SW_v13#11 p.291-292, MHMD1.231-236, ABIC.003-006

Call to action; Equality of men and women; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for peace and unity; Race unity; racial issues; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; War and peace

ABU0051

Public address given on 1912-05-07

1580

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

I have come from the Orient to visit your country. Surely this continent is praiseworthy

BDA1.075n

LOG#0710x, LOG#2101x, PUP#044 (p.105-110), SW_v03#06 p.002-004+08, SW_v15#01 p.038

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Wealth inequality and its moderation

MHMD1.083

ABU0050

Words to Anton Haddad ca. 1900

1590

To live in peace, love, union and agreement, and to overlook the faults and defects of others...

BSTW#037

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Diversity an attribute; requirement of existence; Methods of teaching the Cause; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0049

Public address given on 1912-08-18

1590

PUP#093 (p.270-275), SW_v03#15 p.004-007

The worlds of God are in perfect harmony and correspondence one with another. Each world

Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Names and attributes of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for peace and unity

ABU0048

Public address given on 1912-10-08

1590

Persian

امشب الحمد لله در کلیسای موحدینم کلیساایکه منسوب بتوحید است لهذا خواستم ذکری از

In all the religions of God there is an exposition concerning unity. What is the basis of this unity?

KHF.110, KHTB2.280

BSTW#085, ECN.280+1037

Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Manifestation of God as mirror; Oneness; unity of religion; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]

ABU0047

Words spoken on 1912-10-22 in Oakland

1600

Praise be to God, this is a good meeting… This evening I shall relate to you the story of the sojourn of Bahá’u’lláh during the two years of his solitude on the mountain of Sarkalu.

ECN.191+485

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Baha'u'llah in Sulaymaniyyih; House of Justice; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

ABU0046

Address at weekly meeting, 15 Rue de Greuze in Paris, 1913-02-14

1600

Whenever the Holy Manifestations of God appear in this world they establish their validity with certain proofs. One of their proofs is the prophecies

DAS.1913-02-14, BSTW#147

Miracles and their interpretation; Power of the Manifestation of God; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering and imprisonment; Teachings as spirit of the age; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0045

Address at Theosophical Society on 1912-10-11

1610

Many investigators of truth hold the opinion that of the seven rays of the Sun of Reality six have emanated and have passed away

ECN.310+770

Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Proofs for the existence; immortality of the soul; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0044

Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901

1620

Verses 1 to 11. This story needs no explanation. The meaning of it is plainly to be understood. Verse 11. 'Neither do I condemn thee...'

SW_v08#11 p.144x, SW_v08#19 p.241x, PN_unsorted p066, BSTW#135, STAB#043x

Degrees of faith; certitude; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Love of God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Manifestation of God as sun; Martyrs and martyrdom; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The cloud ['ama]; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

ABU0043

Public address given on 1912-08-17

1660

PUP#092 (p.264-270), SW_v08#07 p.076-080

Are you all well and happy? This is a delightful spot; the scenery is beautiful

Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Oneness; unity of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0042

Public address given on 1912-09-03

1700

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

It seems as though all creatures can exist singly and alone. For example, a tree

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

ABU0041

Public address given on 1912-05-30

1720

Persian

Divine emanation is ceaseless; eternal; Essential vs. actional attributes of God; Ether; the phenomenon of light; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Unity in diversity; Universal peace; world unity

از احساسات جناب رایس نهایت خشنودی را دارم و همچنین از احساسات وکیله ایشان

I am most pleased with these expressions of kindly feeling and evidences

BRL_DAK#0636, KHF.092, KHAB.253 (263), KHTB2.098, NJB_v12#07 p.144

PUP#058 (p.156-160), FWU.100, SW_v04#03 p.055+056-058

ABU0040

Public address given on 1912-10-25

1730

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

When Christ appeared, certain blessed souls followed His example. They were with their Master

LOG#2092x, PUP#113 (p.370-376), MAB.086x, ECN.359

ABU0039

Public address given on 1912-10-07

1750

Persian

Christ; Christianity; East and West; communication between East and West; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social)

امشب در نهایت سرورم که خودم را در بین این جمع

It is a great happiness to be here this evening, especially for the reason that the members of this Association have come from the region of the Orient.

KHTB2.288, NJB_v12#05 p.112

COC#0043x, PUP#109 (p.343-348), JWTA.042-047, ECN.258+1009

ABU0038

Address to the Baha'is at Thompson home in New York, 1912-11-15

1760

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Universal peace — in which book is this?'

I have spoken in the various Christian churches and in the synagogues, and in no assemblage

PUP#128 (p.431-437), SW_v08#03 p.029-031+039-040, DJT.368-369x, BLO_PN#027x

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Power of the Manifestation of God; Predictions and prophecies; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language; Useful occupation; acquisition of a craft; trade; profession

ABU0037

Public address given on 1912-07-05

1790

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

بسیار بسیار خوش آمدید در جمیع کتب مقدسه الهیه بشاراتی است که بشارت میدهد روزی

You are very welcome! In the divine Holy Books there are unmistakable prophecies

AVK2.071.13x, KHF.182, KHAB.322 (330), KHTB2.161, NJB_v04#01 p.001

PUP#080 (p.220-225), BSC.268 #552, SW_v03#11 p.006-007+009-010, SW_v13#06 p.146, PN_1912 p029

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Chastisement and requital; Growth of the Cause; Oneness; unity of religion; Predictions and prophecies; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Prophecy and fulfillment; Suffering and imprisonment

ABU0036

Words spoken at Westminster Palace Hotel in London, 1912-12-20

1800

Scientists tell us that the world of matter is made up of constellation of molecules which hold it in its various forms; each molecule consists

SW_v03#17 p.006-009, SW_v08#10 p.121-122, SW_v12#06 p.122-123

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Supreme tribunal; Universal education; War and peace

ABU0035

Public address given on 1912-10-06

1800

Christ; Christianity; Oneness; unity of religion; Relativity of religious truth; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Suffering and imprisonment; Teachings as spirit of the age; Unity in diversity; War and peace

The most important issue confronting humanity today is one religious in character. Religion should be the cause of fellowship and unity among mankind

ECN.248+976

MHMD1.308

ABU0034

Words to Mayor Stitt Wilson of Berkeley, spoken on 1912-10-05

1810

I have always had the utmost longing to come to America and associate with the revered members of the societies of international peace

ECN.683+941

Equality of men and women; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace; Wealth inequality and its moderation

ABU0033

Public address given on 1912-12-04

1850

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

نفوسی که خبر از عالم حقیقت و تتبع در کائنات ندارند اکتشاف حقایق

Those who are uninformed of the world of reality, who do not comprehend the

ANDA#43-44 p.161, KHTB2.333, BDA1.405.02

PUP#139 (p.462-468), BSC.292 #598, FWU.107, SW_v07#08 p.069-071+074-076, MHMD1.423-429

Creation of the world; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Literal interpretation; Manifestation of God as educator; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0032

Words spoken at Minneapolis synagogue in Minneapolis, 1912-09-18

1850

Persian

بسیار مسرورم که خود را بین این جمع می بینم الحمد لله وجوه نورانی نفوس روحانی

I am most delighted to find myself in this gathering. Praise be to God! These faces are radiant, these souls spiritual [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0642, AHB.123BE #07-08 p.191x, KHF.104, KHTB2.245

Christ; Christianity; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Moses; Nationalism; love of country; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

ABU0031

Address at Theosophical Society of Paris, 1911-12-06

1850

mixed

اعظم فضائل عالم انسانی حکمت الهی است و حکمت عبارت از اطلاع بحقائق اشیا علی ما

The supreme virtue of the human world is divine wisdom [divine philosophy] [3.5s]... ...Philosophy consisteth in understanding the reality of things even as they are, and the knowledge of this reality and its comprehension is not possible save through divine philosophy

AMK.216-224, AVK1.067x, AVK2.129.10x, KHF.143, KHAB.209 (219), KHTB1.243, KHTP.179, VUJUD.104x, VUJUD.122.07x

VUJUDE.211x, VUJUDE.161x

Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Man's distinction from the animal; Power of the mind over nature; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Proofs for the existence of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0030

Public address given on 1912-06-09

1860

mixed

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

من از مملکت بعیده شرق میایم مملکتی که همیشه نور آسمان در آن طلوع نموده مملکتی

I come here from distant countries, from Oriental climes… O Thou forgiving Lord! Thou art the shelter of all these Thy servants… Baha’u’llah hath proclaimed the universality of education, which is essential to the unity of mankind

BRL_DAK#0184, KHF.228, KHAB.303 (312), KHTB2.129, NJB_v04#12 p.001

BRL_ATE#107x, BPRY.082-083x, LOG#0492x, LOG#2097x, PUP#062 (p.172-176), SW_v05#07 p.099-102, SW_v09#07 p.085

S. Tirandaz

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Manifestation of God as mirror; Oneness; unity of religion; Prayer for protection; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0029

Public address to Naturalist Association of San Francisco, spoken on 1912-10-10

1880

Persian

Divine philosophy and natural philosophy; Evolution; human evolution; Man's distinction from the animal; Mind as intermediary between soul and body; Power of the mind over nature

امشب مریض بودم احوالم خوب نبود لکن محض محبتی که بشما دارم با وجود علیلی مزاج

Although I was feeling indisposed this evening, yet owing to the love I entertain for you I have attended this meeting. For I have heard

AMK.280-286, AVK1.170.05x, KHTB2.297, NJB_v05#03 p.001

PUP#111 (p.355-361), ECN.297+1065

ABU0028

Address at Turanian Society of Budapest, Budapest, 1913-04-14

1890

Persian

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks; Translation List

در عالم انسانی این چه قدر مدار افتخار است که در بوداپست مملکت غرب انجمنی تشکیل شود

What a source of pride this is for humanity—that in Budapest, which is in the West, a society should be formed for the advancement and improvement of the condition of the Easterners...Qurratu'l-'Ayn (Tahirih) was eloquent. Her writings and poems are available today. Every one of the learned of the region praised her... In the Christian Dispensation it was Mary Magdalene who was the cause of the steadfastness of the disciples

BRL_DAK#0824, MAS5.247x, KHF.255, KHAB.428 (430), KHTB3.095

BRL_ATE#206x, STAB#131x, ADMS#109

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Role and station of women; Tahirih [Qurratu'l-'Ayn]; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0027

Public address given on 1912-06-16

1900

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

This is a goodly temple and congregation, for -- praise be to God! -- this is a house of worship

PUP#071 (p.197-203), BSC.330 #651, SW_v03#10 p.019-023

Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Literal interpretation; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity

ABU0026

Interview with Rev. J. T. Bixby at Hotel Ansonia in New York, 1912-04-13

1930

Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; The truth of past religions and sacred scriptures; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Unity; oneness of humanity

The origin of man is one; the consummate intention of all human existence must likewise be one.... The solution of economic questions... Consider the kingdom of the animals; there is no strife among them on account

BSC.446 #813x, SW_v03#08 p.005-008, SW_v07#15 p.147, SW_v12#05 p.107-108

ABU0025

Words spoken at El Grosse Bldg. in Los Angeles, 1912-10-19

2000

This is a good gathering, a good meeting. This assemblage is the assemblage of God…. Do not look at your small number. Plurality of numbers is not of importance.

SW_v07#04 p.033-034x, ECN.137+166

Call to action; Fewness of numbers not regarded in teaching the Cause; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Thankfulness; gratitude; Unity; oneness of humanity

ABU0024

Public address given on 1912-08-27

2000

All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Harmony of science and religion; Heat and motion; Passage of elementary matter through degrees of existence; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Second birth; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]; Universal peace; world unity

Upon the faces of those present I behold the expression of thoughtfulness and wisdom

PUP#096 (p.284-289), FWU.057

ABU0023

Public address given on 1912-07-14

2030

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

Today I wish to speak to you upon the subject of the oneness of humanity, for in this great century... O my God! O my God! Verily, I invoke Thee… O Lord! Unite and bind together the hearts

BPRY.238-239x, COC#0858x, LOG#0732x, PUP#082 (p.228-235), BSC.345 #672, SW_v03#11 p.013-016

A. Youssefi, N. Zabihi, P. Weber

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Satan; the Evil One; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; War and peace

ABU0022

Words spoken at High school auditorium in Berkeley, 1912-10-09

2050

Inasmuch as those who are present are especially interested in that which constitutes truth, I shall take truth for my subject this evening.

ECN.287+1053

Divine attributes are within all things; every atom; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Manifestation of God as sun; Man is the sum; pinnacle; fruit of creation; Oneness or innumerability of the Manifestations of God; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of existence [wahdatu'l-wujud]

ABU0021

Public address given on 1912-09-14

2100

Address to the Theosophical Society, An; Mahmúd's Diary

I have the utmost of happiness this afternoon to be present at this revered meeting

BLO_PT#007

Equality of men and women; Maintainance of degrees in society; Oneness; unity of religion; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization

MHMD1.263

ABU0020

Words to some Baha'is, spoken on 1912-11-18

2100

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

حمد میکنم خدا را که با شما هستم باسباب ظاهره و قوه ملکی چنین مجلسی فراهم نمودن

I praise God that I am with you. Such an assembly would be utterly impossible to hold through worldly power and outward means

BDA1.380.10x

PUP#131 (p.442-447), FWU.104, SW_v06#08 p.059-061+064, DWN_v6#08 p.001-002x, MHMD1.399x

Blind imitation [taqlid]; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise of Western values; culture; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Second birth; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity in diversity

ABU0019

Public address given on 1912-08-29

2160

Blind imitation [taqlid]; East and West; communication between East and West; Evolution; human evolution; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Literal interpretation; Need for an educator; Nonexistence of evil; relativity of good and evil; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Unity in diversity

In the Books of the Prophets certain glad tidings are recorded which are absolutely true and free from doubt

WOB.075x, LOG#1733x, PUP#097 (p.289-296), FWU.072

ABU0018

Interview with Pasteur Monnier at his theological seminary in Paris, 1913-02-17

2180

Persian

Abdu'l-Bahá on Christ and Christianity

Interview with Pasteur Monnier (1913)

احوال حضرات را بپرس اسقوف عرض کرد الحمد لله سلامتیم و مسرور از تشریف

How are you?... I am likewise most happy... One endowed with the gift of hearing gets the mysteries of God from all things

AVK2.172.02x, AVK4.331x, KHF.148, KHAB.418 (421), KHTB3.061

DAS.1913-02-16, SW_v04#03 p.051-055, ADP.147-158, BLO_PT#002, STAB#062

Christ; Christianity; Manifestation of God as mirror; Oneness; unity of religion; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); The cross and the trinity

question and answer session.

ABU0017

On the creation of the world: words to Miss St. and others in summer of 1910

2200

Wir haben wohl alle heute etwas Zeit, über dieses ebenso schwierige wie wichtige Thema zu reden und der Ort

SDW v01#01 p.007-010, SDW v01#02 p.025-027, SDW v18#06-07 p.179-185

Absolute freedom; independence of God; Creation of the world; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Evolution; human evolution; Multiple meanings; interpretations in scripture; Realms of being; three realms; five realms; Relationship of the soul to the body; Soul; spirit after death; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of

ABU0016

Public address to International Peace Forum, spoken on 1912-05-12

2200

Persian

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

چون نظر بتاریخ میکنیم ملاحظه مینماایم که از اول عالم الی زماننا هذا بین بشر

When we glance at history, we find that from the beginning up to the present

BRL_DAK#0637, KHF.073, KHAB.264 (274), KHTB2.060, BDA1.083.09

LOG#1418x, PUP#047 (p.116-122), BSC.311 #630, FWU.022, SW_v03#09 p.012-016, SW_v05#09 p.131-135, SW_v15#01 p.023, SW_v19#05 p.143, MHMD1.092-098

Call to action; Justice and wrath of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity; War and peace

ABU0015

Public address given on 1912-10-12

2220

mixed

Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Christians, Muhammadans, and Jews

اول موهبت الهیه در عالم انسانی دین است زیرا دین تعالیم الهی است البته تعالیم

The first bestowal of God in the world of humanity is Religion, because religion consists of divine teachings.

KHF.098, KHTB2.307, BDA1.299.02

BWF.270-280, PUP#112 (p.361-370), BSC.388 #718, SW_v03#13 p.003-007+010-011, SW_v06#16 p.121, DWN_v4#05-6 p.102-112, MHMD1.316-324, BLO_PT#022, ECN.329+846

Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Christ; Christianity; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion

ABU0014

Words to Shaykh Salih, spoken on 1915-01-11

2230

Persian

از بس میترسی خوابهایت هم مغشوش و مشوش است مثل قصه آن شخص میماند که در روضه

Because you are so frightened, your dreams are also disturbed. Your situation is like the story of the man who would attend rawdih-khanís

KHH1.150-158 (1.208-219)

KHHE.222-232, STAB#022

Accounts of dreams and visions; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Stories; anecdotes

ABU0013

Words spoken on 1912-10-06 in San Francisco

2260

Persian

Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Religion as source of love and unity; Unity in diversity; War and peace

حقیقت الوهیت بر جمیع کائنات بمحبت طلوع نموده زیرا محبت اعظم فیض الهی است مصدر

The origin of creation is love, inasmuch as love is the greatest of divine effulgences. The reality of divinity has cast an effulgence of love upon all phenomena.

BRL_DAK#0653, PYB#234 p.11x, PYM.026x, KHTB2.255, NJB_v05#16 p.002

ECN.235+1090

MHMD1.307

ABU0012

Public address given on 1912-09-05

2260

Education of children; moral education; Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Independent investigation of truth; reality; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Power of prayer; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal language; Universal peace; world unity

Praise be to God! It is with a deep realization of happiness that I am present here this evening... O my Lord! Thou Who art ever-forgiving! Verily, this assembly hath turned its face

PUP#103 (p.312-319), SW_v13#11 p.292-293x, ABIC.014-017

ABU0011

Words spoken at House of the Master in Haifa, 1919-08-07

2260

BKOG.057-059x

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Early years; early ministry of Baha'u'llah; Stories; anecdotes; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

ABU0010

Words spoken at Unitarian church in Dublin, 1912-08-11

2300

mixed

در نزد عموم عقلا مسلم است که عالم طبیعت ناقص است و محتاج تربیت ملاحظه میکنید

That the world of nature is imperfect and needs education is to the wise beyond question. Consider, man uneducated is in utmost barbarism

BRL_DAK#0639, AMK.248-258, MJMJ1.090x, MMG2#163 p.185x, MJH.036x, KHF.042, KHAB.355 (362), KHTB2.212, NJB_v03#16 p.001, YFY.141x

SW_v14#02 p.042-045

Education of children; moral education; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Manifestation of God as gardener; cultivator; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Need for an educator; Second birth; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

ABU0009

Public address given on 1912-11-06

2320

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary; Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

فی الحقیقه در این سفر نهایت انصاف و محبت را از اهالی امریکا دیدم و ملاحظه نمودم که از هر جهت حریت افکار

Praise be to God! The standard of liberty is held aloft in this land. You enjoy political liberty... O Thou compassionate Lord, Thou who art generous and able!

BDA1.359.01x

BPRY.112x, PUP#118 (p.390-397), FWU.079, SW_v05#13 p.195-199, SW_v05#13 p.200, MHMD1.377-378x

Emily Price & Van Gilmer

Being a source of light; guidance; Equality of men and women; Freedom of thought and action; Harmony of science and religion; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; The Adamic cycle and the Baha'i cycle; Unity in diversity; War and peace

ABU0008

Public address at Stanford University on 1912-10-08

2330

Persian

Harmony of science and religion; High station of learning; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Law of transformation and change; Need for an educator; Power of the mind over nature; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal human capacity for spiritual recognition; Universal peace; world unity; War and peace

اعظم منقبت عالم انسانی علم است زیرا کشف حقایق اشیاست و چون امروز خود را در

The greatest attainment in the world of humanity has ever been scientific

BRL_DAK#0654, KHF.207, KHAB.380 (386), KHTB2.267, NJB_v05#01 p.001

PUP#110 (p.348-355), SW_v03#12 p.010-014, ECN.267

ABU0007

Public address given on 1912-06-08

2410

Persian

Bahá'í World Faith; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

نهایت سرور را امشب دارم که بین جمع محترم حاضر شدم فی الحقیقه جمعی است در

I have the utmost pleasure this evening in being present. Truly this is an assembly

BRL_DAK#0632, MJTB.083x, KHF.243, KHAB.310 (319), KHTB2.138

BWF.235-242, PUP#063 (p.176-182), FWU.069, SW_v05#07 p.102-103+105-106, SW_v08#08 p.097

Equality of men and women; Harmony of science and religion; Oneness; unity of religion; Power of the mind over nature; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education; Universal language

ABU0006

Public address given on 1912-06-02

2430

Persian

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

کلیسا را بیعه نامیده اند یعنی محل بیعت این اصطلاح کتاب مقدس است

In the terminology of the Holy Books, the church has been called the "House of the Covenant".... Temples are symbols... There is no doubt that if the world of the Occident should abandon dogmas.... The law of God is a collective center

BRL_DAK#0643, BDA1.112.x

LOG#0739x, LOG#2078x, LOG#2096x, PUP#060 (p.163-171), SW_v03#10 p.025-029, SW_v05#16 p.246-247+248, SW_v06#17 p.146-148, SW_v08#10 p.125, SW_v14#05 p.145, SW_v14#05 p.147, MHMD1.120, BW_v01p060x

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Equality of men and women; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity of thought and belief

ABU0005

Words to children and other visitors, spoken on 1913-04-27 in Stuttgart

400

Persian

Education of children; moral education; Love of God; Nearness and remoteness; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity

ببینید محبت اطفال چه قدر خالص است قلوبشان چگونه پاک است

The love of the children is pure, therefore you can see it in their faces. All of us must have love, especially this love, because it is the Love of God. Our hearts must be like the hearts of the children

BDA2.264-266

DAS.1913-04-27x, MHMD2.345-347

ABU0004

Public address given on 1912-08-16

2530

Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The

Every subject presented to a thoughtful audience must be supported by rational proofs.... We declare that love is the cause of the existence of all phenomena

PUP#089 (p.253-261), BSC.353 #683, FWU.086, SW_v03#16 p.005-009, SW_v08#10 p.124-125, PN_1916 p003x

Development of capacity and readiness; Existence; immortality of the human soul; Love of God; Power of the mind over nature; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures

ABU0003

Words spoken throughout the day on 1912-06-08

2620

Bahá'í Prayers [2002]

I have come to Philadelphia to breathe into you the spirit of Bahá'u'lláh. My heart led me here. You must continue to keep the Nineteen Day Feast... O God! Dispel all those elements which are the cause of discord

BPRY.093-094x, COC#0933x, LOG#0796x, SW_v05#06 p.083-089, SW_v04#07 p.120x, BSTW#430x

Nineteen-Day Feast; Oneness; unity of religion; Race unity; racial issues; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity; Words vs deeds

ABU0002

Public address given on 1912-11-08

2660

Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary

God is one, the effulgence of God is one, and humanity constitutes the servants of that one God

ABB.054, BDA1.361n

PUP#121 (p.402-410), FWU.092, SW_v06#01 p.003-005+006-010, PN_1912 p041x

Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Human reality created in the image of God; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Knowledge; recognition of God; Oneness; unity of religion; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity; oneness of humanity

MHMD1.380

ABU0001

Words to Mr Pinchot and others, spoken on 1912-06-04

3400

mixed

Bahá'í Scriptures; Mahmúd's Diary

امیدواریم در مجلس شما مائده آسمانی بخوریم آن بالتمامه مطابق مذاق ماست زیرا

We hope that in this gathering we shall partake of the heavenly table… The solution of this problem is one of the fundamental principles of his holiness BAHA’O’LLAH

BRL_DAK#0644, AVK4.335x, AVK4.340bx, AVK4.466x, KHF.265, KHAB.290 (300), KHTB2.110

BSC.340 #666-670x, FWU.038x, SW_v07#09 p.077-079+081-084, SW_v08#01 p.007x, SW_v09#07 p.086-087x, SW_v13#09 p.231x, SW_v13#12 p.324x, SW_v14#02 p.036x, SW_v16#03 p.456-457x, SW_v16#11 p.706x, STAB#128, STAB#140

Consultation; Elections; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Stories; anecdotes; The economic problem and its solution; voluntary giving; Unity; oneness of humanity; War and peace

MHMD1.120

AB12855

Seize thy chance, exert every effort, and pay no heed to matters that do not yield any fruit

BRL_ATE#085

AB12854

130

Persian

ای ناظر بملکوت الله نامه تو رسید از صحت عبدالبهاء استفسار نموده بودی از این

O you whose gaze is fixed on the Kingdom of God! Your letter has arrived. You had asked about the health of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. On account of this three-year journey

MMK5#083 p.067

MHMD2s.324bx

AB12853

370

mixed

ای دو منادی میثاق تحاریر متعدده از آن دو سراج منیر وارد و مضامین سبب سرور و

O two Heralds of the Covenant! Numerous letters from those two luminous lamps have arrived, and their contents are the cause of joy [3.5s]

AYBY.423 #134, TSS.052, TRZ1.294

AB12852

Arabic

رب و رجائی قد اقترن عبدک هذا بأمة من امائک اطاعة لأمرک اجرآء لأحکامک

O my Lord and my Hope! This Thy servant hath, in obedience to Thy bidding and in fulfilment of Thy laws, wed one of Thy handmaidens

BRL_SWOP#102x

BRL_SWO#102x

AB12851

Arabic

رب اجعل هذا الاقتران متیمنا و مسعودا و مبارکا و محمودا و قوّ الرّوابط و الالتیام

Grant, O my Lord, that this marriage may be auspicious, joyous, blessed, and praiseworthy. Strengthen Thou the union and increase the harmony

BRL_SWOP#099x

BRL_SWO#099x

AB12850

100

Arabic

رب و رجائی قد قدرت لحکمتک البالغه الالفه بین خلقک و الانس بین البرایا من

O my Lord and my Hope! Thou hast, through Thy consummate wisdom, enjoined harmony upon Thy creation and prescribed companionship

BRL_SWOP#098x

BRL_SWO#098x

AB12849

Arabic

رب رب وفق بینهما و ثبت اقدامهما علی الحبّ الأبدی و الارتباط السّرمدی حتّی یکون کل واحد

...O God, my God! Join in accord these two souls and set firm their feet in eternal love and everlasting union

BRL_SWOP#096x

BRL_SWO#096x

AB12848

Persian

ای کنیز عزیز الهی شکر کن خدا را که اسباب الفت و التیام با قرین محترمت حاصل شد

O thou dear handmaid of God! Render thanks unto God that the means of reconciliation and fellowship with thine esteemed spouse have been established

BRL_SWOP#043x

BRL_SWO#043x

AB12847

Persian

غصّه مخور صدمه مکش توکّل بر خدا کن و توسّل بذیل کبریا جو

…Grieve thou not, and sorrow not. Place thy whole trust in God, and hold fast unto the hem of the Almighty

BRL_SWOP#042x

BRL_SWO#042x

AB12846

150

Arabic

قد انشرح القلوب لاقترانکما فی یوم مبارک سعید فی هذا العصر المجید

...The hearts were cheered by your marriage on a blessed and happy day in this glorious age. In the estimation of true believers

BRL_SWOP#022

BRL_SWO#022

AB12845

Persian

تبریک و تهنیت اقتران مینمایم که مبارک و متیمّن باشد و سبب تسلسل سلاله الی‌الأبد

...I convey my greetings and felicitations on the occasion of thy marriage. May it be blessed and joyous, and may it lead to the continuation of thy lineage forevermore

BRL_SWOP#020x

BRL_SWO#020x

AB12844

Persian

از الطاف جمال مبارک امیدوارم که این اقتران مورث روح و ریحان گردد و سبب سرور و حبور یاران

...It is my fervent hope that, through the bestowals of the Blessed Beauty, this marriage may bring about joy and radiance

BRL_SWOP#018x

BRL_SWO#018x

AB12843

120

Persian

ای دو مرغ حدائق روحانی حمد کنید موفق باقتران با یکدیگر شدید و آرزوی آن دارید که

O ye two birds of the celestial gardens! Render thanks unto God that ye were graciously enabled to enter into matrimony

BRL_SWOP#017

BRL_SWO#017

AB12842

Persian

ای کنیز خدا همسر مهرپرور الحمد لله بظل شجره مبارکه درآمد و از خورشید آسمانی و

O maidservant of God! Praise be unto God that thy loving husband hath entered beneath the shade of the Blessed Tree

BRL_SWOP#010

BRL_SWO#010

Creation of the world; Marriage as means of spiritual progress; Pairs in creation; male and female; B and E; agent and patient; Prayer for married couples

AB12841

190

Arabic

حمدا لمن خلق مبدء الوجود بفیض مشهود و جعله مرکز المقام محمود و بث من ذلک

Praise be unto Him Who, through His effulgent grace, created the Primal Origin of existence and made It the centre of the seat of glory....O Lord! Grant that this marriage may be blessed and happy. Send down Thy mercy upon them both in order that from them may issue forth noble children

BRL_SWOP#009x, BRL_SWOP#104x

BRL_SWO#009x, BRL_SWO#104x

AB12840

270

mixed

منجذبا و مشتعلا در سبیل رب جلیل قدم نهادی و طی مسافه بعیده نمودی تا آنکه

BRL_DAK#1244

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prayer for service; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Presence of; reunion with God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12839

250

Persian

ایتها المشتعله بنار محبه الله مکتوب مورخ ۲۴ تموز واصل گردید مضمونش مشحون

BRL_DAK#1239

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB12838

300

mixed

ای مقربان درگاه کبریاء شما در جمیع اوقات بخدمت امرالله مشغولید و در سبیل الهی

BRL_DAK#1229

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12837

300

mixed

ای یار قدیم و ندیم دیرین ایامی که در بقعه مبارکه بشرف مثول فائز بودی در خاطر

BRL_DAK#1221

Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB12836

350

mixed

ای حمامه حدیقه عرفان آنچه از قلم انجذاب مرقوم نموده بودید بنهایت روح و ریحان

BRL_DAK#1213

Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Methods of teaching the Cause; Prayer for strength; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12835

240

Arabic

رب و رجائی و ملجای و ملاذی و مرجعی و معاذی لک الحمد و لک الفضل و لک المن و لک الشکر

BRL_DAK#1207

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB12834

290

Persian

ای بنت ملکوت نامه ات رسید فی الحقیقه منجذب حقیقتی و استعداد نورانیت هدایت

BRL_DAK#1206

Being a source of light; guidance; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Power of the mind over nature; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12833

150

mixed

Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks

ای مستبشر ببشارات الله آن خانه و کاشانه که لانه و آشیانه طیور گلشن توحید گردد

O thou who rejoicest in the glad-tidings of God! That home which turneth into the nest and shelter of the birds of the garden of Divine Unity

BRL_DAK#1182

BRL_ATE#211

Proclamation of the Cause (general or uncategorized); Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12832

mixed

یا مروج دین الله یا داعی الی المیثاق الان جناب زائر مطاف ملا اعلی عازم

BRL_DAK#1180

Prayers (general or uncategorized); Service to others; to the Cause of God; Shrines and Holy places

AB12831

330

mixed

ای عاشقان روی دلبر آفاق نامه شما رسید و حقیقت شوق و اشتیاق واضح و مشهود گردید

BRL_DAK#1179

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12830

150

Arabic

یا من اشتعل بنار محبت الله قد شممت الان رائحه الوفاء من قمیص یوسف امر الله

BRL_DAK#1175

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for assistance; intercession; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB12829

150

mixed

ای طالب زیارت مطاف ملا اعلی بشری لک ثم بشری و یا فرحا لک ثم فرحا و یا طوبی لک

BRL_DAK#1173

Living waters; water of life; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Presence of; reunion with God; The concourse on high

AB12828

330

Persian

ای زائر باهر الحمد لله باین ارض مبارکه وارد شدی و ببقعه مقدسه فائز گردیدی

BRL_DAK#1172

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for forgiveness; Presence [liqa'] of Manifestation of God is presence of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB12827

120

Persian

ای زائر مشکین نفس از الطاف خفیه و تاییدات ربانیه موفق شدی و صد مراحل طی نمودی

BRL_DAK#1171

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12826

140

Persian

ای قاصد کعبه تقدیس در این اوان که اریاح هجران و حرمان جمیع من علی الارض

BRL_DAK#1169

High station of the true believer; Presence of; reunion with God; Self-concealment of the Manifestation of God

AB12825

240

Arabic

ایتها الطیبه السریره منوره القلب منجذبه الروح الی جمال الله انی مطلع بخدماتک

BRL_DAK#1168

Mount Carmel; Praise and encouragement; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB12824

140

Persian

ای یادگارهای آنشخص بزرگوار چندی بود که از شما خبری نبود الحمد لله این ایام خبر

BRL_DAK#1167

Eulogies; reminiscences; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12823

Persian

ای ورقه مبتهله چه خوش بخت بودی که بزیارت درگاه احدیت موفق و موید شدی

BRL_DAK#1166

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Presence of; reunion with God

AB12822

100

Persian

ای بنده بهاء حمد کن خدا را که ببقعه نوراء رسیدی و نفحات قدس از تربت مبارکه استشمام نمودی

BRL_DAK#1165

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual warfare; struggle; Visitation Tablets

AB12821

110

Persian

ای زوار عتبه مقدس دو دست تضرع با نهایت تبتل بدرگاه خداوند آگاه می گشایم و شکر

BRL_DAK#1164

Thankfulness; gratitude

AB12820

250

Persian

ای زائر مطاف ملا اعلی علی اکبرا الله اکبر از این موهبتی که بان فائز شدی و بحر رحمتی

BRL_DAK#1163

Development of capacity and readiness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB12819

Persian

ای مقربان درگاه احدیت نامه شما رسید و از بلایای وارده احزان بسیار رخ داد

O ye who are nigh to the Threshold of God! Your letter was received, and the tribulations that have befallen you brought great sorrow

ADMS#340

AB12818

100

Persian

ای طائف مطاف ملا اعلی حمد خدا را که چندی درین بقعه مبارکه همدم و همنشین بودی

O thou who hast circled round the Concourse on High! All praise be to God that thou wert, for a time, an intimate companion and close associate in this blessed Spot [3.5s]

KASH.428-429x

Call to action; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Petitions to authorities; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12817

110

Persian

ای حق نظر شکر کن خدا را که نظر بحق داری و توجه بغنی مطلق پرتوی از شعاع شمس

O thou who gazest toward Truth! Render thanks unto God that thou hast fixed thy gaze upon Truth and hast turned toward the omnipotent Lord. Thou art a ray from the Sun's brilliance [3.5s]

KASH.190

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB12816

100

Persian

ای نهالهای گلشن الهی پدر بزرگوار بجانفشانی کامکار گردید و در مشهد فدا پی

O sapling of the divine rose-garden! Thy noble father attained unto supreme felicity through his sacrifice, and in the sacred spot of martyrdom [3.5s]

KASH.243

Consolation and comfort; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB12815

100

Persian

ای فخر اسراایل سلاله یعقوب در جمیع کتب مقدسه موعود برب جنودند و پیمان سجود در

O pride of Israel, Descendant of Jacob! In all the holy Books they are promised unto the Lord of Hosts, and the covenant of prostration is [3.5s]

KASH.194

AB12814

110

Persian

ای دو دوست روحانی صد هزار امور لازمرا کنار گذاشته ام و محض خاطر شما نامه

O My two spiritual friends! One hundred thousand pressing matters have I laid aside, and solely for your sake do I take up this letter [3.5s]

KASH.280b

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Praise and encouragement

AB12813

130

Persian

ای جمع احباء الحمد لله در شبستان اسراایل شمعی روشنید و در دبستان حضرت ابراهیم

O concourse of the beloved ones! Praise be to God that ye are a shining lamp in the sanctuary of Israel and in the school of His Holiness Abraham [3.5s]

KASH.207-208

AB12812

270

mixed

ای کنیزان جمال مبارک شکر کنید حضرت احدیت را که بظل تقدیس وارد و در سایه الطاف

O handmaidens of the Blessed Beauty! Render thanks unto the Most Holy One, that ye have been admitted beneath the sheltering shade of sanctity and have found refuge in the shadow of divine favors [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1159

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for women; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB12811

280

Persian

ای ثابتان بر پیمان در این ایام اختلال و انقلاب در جمیع ایران علم افراخته در

O ye who stand firm in the Covenant! In these days of disorder and revolution, throughout all of Persia, the banner hath been raised in [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1158

Growth of the Cause; Non-participation in politics; Past, present and future of Iran; Prophecy and fulfillment; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity

AB12810

270

mixed

از صعود ولد جلیل محزون مباشید زیرا این جهان تنگ است کیهان جنگ است جمیع ذرات

Do not be grieved at the ascension of your noble son, for this world is narrow and confined, the cosmos is a battlefield, and every single atom [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1156

Competition vs. cooperation; the struggle for existence; Consolation and comfort; Prayer for the departed

AB12809

250

Persian

ای کنیز عزیز بهاء مادر مهربان مانند مرغ بلند آشیان آهنگ لانه خویش در ملکوت

O precious handmaiden of Baha, loving mother! Like a bird of lofty nest, thou hast winged thy flight to thy home in the Kingdom [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1151

Consolation and comfort; Soul; spirit after death; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness

AB12808

260

mixed

ای ثابت بر پیمان مکتوب اخیر جواب مرقوم میگردد اما تحریر پیش انشاء الله عنقریب

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! A response is being penned to thy recent letter, and as to thy previous missive, God willing, it shall be answered ere long [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1149

Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Law of inheritance

AB12807

250

Persian

ای بنده جمال ابهی مکتوبی که بجناب آقا میرزا حیدر علی مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه

O servant of the Blessed Beauty! The letter thou didst address to his honor Mirza Haydar-'Ali was perused [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1148

Law of divorce; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause

AB12806

230

Persian

ای اهل ملکوت نامه رسید و دلالت بر این مینمود که جوان ژاپونی کوانسکی یاماموتو

O ye people of the Kingdom! The letter was received and indicated that the Japanese youth, Kwanichi Yamamoto [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1144

Suicide

AB12805

240

mixed

ای بنده آستان حضرت دوست در ایندم که همدم ذکر و یاد توام و مشتاق دیدار یاران

O servant at the Threshold of the Beloved! In this moment, as I am immersed in remembrance of thee and am yearning for the meeting of the friends [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1140

Prayer for spiritual recognition; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB12804

240

mixed

و انت یا الهی و ملجای و منای من عظیم جودک خصصت اهل السجود بفیض و جود الهی

O my God, my Refuge and my Heart's Desire! Through Thy boundless generosity hast Thou singled out the people of prayer with divine bounty and munificence [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1137

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12803

240

Persian

ای احبای الهی در آستان مقدس مذکورید و در درگاه احدیت منعوت و موصوف کاس

O ye loved ones of God! Ye are mentioned at the sacred Threshold and praised and described at the gate of oneness [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1134

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12802

240

mixed

ایتها الورقه المخضره الریانه النضره فی الفردوس تالله الحق ان روح النور المبین

O verdant and flourishing leaf in Paradise! By Him Who is the Truth, verily the Spirit of Manifest Light [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1133

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB12801

230

Persian

ای دو زائر مطاف ملا اعلی نامه شما رسید و اهتزاز قلب شما از دیدار روی یاران

O ye two pilgrims to the sanctuary of the Concourse on High! Your letter was received, and from it was learned of the joy that thrilled your hearts upon beholding the countenance of the friends [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1131

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Prayer for forgiveness

AB12800

250

Persian

احبای الهی را بذکر ابدع احلی و بتکبیر اقدس ابهی مبلغ در کل احیان بوده و از

Convey the Most Glorious Greetings and the Most Holy Salutations to the loved ones of God, who have ever been bearers [of His Message] throughout all times and [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1129

Conduct in finance and business; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Work as worship

AB12799

240

mixed

ای منادی پیمان تحریر اخیر وصول یافت و در طیش مکاتیب این عبد که بحضرت افنان آقا

O Herald of the Covenant! Your recent letter has been received, along with my correspondence to his honor the Afnan [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1127

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12798

240

mixed

ای یاران مهربان عبدالبهاء بشرویه بیشه آن غضنفر الهی هزبر سامی بود حضرت باب

O loving friends of Abdu'l-Baha! Bushruyih was the land of that divine lion, that exalted champion, the Báb [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1123

Declaration; advent of the Bab; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12797

250

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه تو رسید دلیل جلیل بر ثبوت و استقامت در این سبیل بود

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received and was a manifest proof of thy steadfastness and perseverance in this path [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1121

Business; financial; property matters; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12796

250

Persian

ای یادگار آن مقرب درگاه جمال ابهی نامه شما رسید مضمون در نهایت فصاحت و بلاغت

O cherished remnant of that soul who was nigh unto the Most Glorious Beauty! Your letter was received, and its contents were of the utmost eloquence and refinement [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1120

Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Station; mission; authority of Abdu'l-Baha

AB12795

240

Persian

ای مفتون حقیقت و منجذب ملکوت الله عالم بشریت هر چند در مدنیت طبیعی ترقی نموده

O thou who art enamored of truth and drawn to the Kingdom of God! Though humanity hath progressed in material civilization [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1117

Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB12794

240

mixed

ای ثابت بر میثاق نامه که بمستر ویلهلم مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه شد در مسئله

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! The letter thou didst address to Mr. Wilhelm was perused. Concerning the matter [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1116

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12793

120

Arabic

الهی الهی هذه امة من امائک الخاضعه الخاشعه المبتهله المتضرعه الی ملکوت

O my God, my God! This is a handmaiden from among Thy submissive and humble maidservants, who supplicates and implores fervently unto Thy Kingdom [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1112

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for forgiveness

AB12792

150

Arabic

الهی و محبوبی و مقصودی و معبودی قد سرع المخلصون الی الماء المعین فی جنه

O my God, my Beloved, my Desire, and my Adored One! The sincere ones have hastened toward the crystal stream in the garden [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1111

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Bab; the Primal Point; station and claims of the Bab

AB12791

Persian

ای فاضل کامل شیراز مجمع اهل راز بود و مصدر عجز و نیاز نفوس مبارکی از آن کشور

O accomplished sage! Shiraz was once the gathering place of mystics and the source of humility and supplication. Blessed souls arose from that land [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1108

AB12790

200

mixed

یا ربی و رجائی انک لتعلم حبی باحبائک و توجهی الی اودائک و تبتلی الیک ان

O my Lord and my Hope! Thou verily knowest my love for Thy loved ones, my care toward Thy faithful servants, and my supplication unto Thee that [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1107

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Praise and encouragement

AB12789

Arabic

رب رب اید عبدک الفاضل و اجعله نور حدیقه الفضائل و نور حدقه اعین الفواضل و

O Lord, my Lord! Aid this distinguished servant of Thine and make him a light in the garden of divine excellences, and a radiance to the eyes of those endowed with heavenly bounties [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1106

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for teaching

AB12788

Persian

ای فاضل شیراز در این دم بیاد تو دمساز و بذکرت مشغول و همراز گشتم و آنچه

O distinguished one of Shiraz! At this moment, I became intimately attuned to thy remembrance, occupied with thy praise, and the sharer of thy confidences, and all that [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1105

AB12787

Arabic

الهی الهی هذه امیمتک المومنه بجمالک الموقنه بایاتک قد قصدت عتبه رحمانیتک و

O my God, my God! This is Thy maidservant who hath believed in Thy Beauty and is assured of Thy signs. She hath turned toward the threshold of Thy mercy and [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1104

Prayer for forgiveness

AB12786

100

Persian

ای فاضل محترم اگر شما امعان نظر فرمااید جواب نامه واضح و آشکار است همچنانکه

O honoured Fáḍil! If thou wouldst ponder deeply, the answer to thy letter would be clear and evident, even as [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1102

AB12785

Persian

اگر سعادت و علوّ منزلت انسان در اين جهان خاکی بود خسران مبين بود و حسرتی عظيم ، جنين را گمان چنين که عالم وجود

Were man's happiness and exalted station confined to this dust-heap of a world, manifest loss and grievous regret would it be, for it is thought that this realm [3.5s]

MMK3#034 p.022x

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Soul; spirit after death; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB12784

Deliver my greeting and praise and my abundant longings to my beloved ones in that city (New York) which hath become the City of the Covenant and the town of the Love of God

Call to action; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings; Unity in diversity

AB12783

Arabic

یا امه الله فاطمئنی بذکر الله و طیبی نفسا بموهبه الله و انشرحی صدرا بفضل الله ان فضل ربک علیک عظیم عظیم

O handmaiden of God! Be thou assured in the remembrance of God, let thy soul be gladdened through the bounty of God, and let thy breast be dilated through the grace of God. Verily, the favor of thy Lord upon thee is great, great indeed [3.5s]

INBA85:459a

BSHI.012

Consolation and comfort; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB12782

Persian

جناب اخویرا بکمال اشتیاق بابدع اذکار مکبرم بجهت ایشان انشاء الله من بعد مخصوص

I will most joyously and with utmost fervor pray for your esteemed brother. For him, God willing, I will specifically [3.5s]

INBA85:160b

AB12781

Persian

جناب بشیرالهی همواره بشارت از روحانیت بندگان حضرت رحمانیت میدهی و علیک البهاء

O esteemed Bashír Iláhí! Thou dost ever proclaim the glad tidings of the spirituality of the servants of the Blessed Lord of Mercy. Upon thee be His glory! [4o]

INBA85:469

BSHI.122b

Prayer for married couples; Prayer for women; Prayers (general or uncategorized)

AB12780

Persian

الهی این کنیز پر محبت و تمیزت را در ملکوت شما عزیز فرما و خاندانش را مبارک کن

O God! Endear this distinguished and loving maidservant of God in Thy Kingdom, bless the members of her household

BBBD.202

BBBD.203

AB12779

Arabic

یا رب الایات و مظهر البینات اسئلک ان تنزل البرکات علی هذه الشرکه الجدیده

O Lord of signs and Revealer of clear proofs, I beseech Thee to shower Thy blessings upon this new enterprise [4o]

INBA85:122c

Business; financial; property matters; Prayer for prosperity

AB12778

Persian

رب اید هذا العبد علی ما یحب و یرضی و علی رضائک فی هذه النشئه الاولی

O Lord! Aid Thou this servant in accordance with what Thou lovest and approvest, and in accordance with Thy pleasure in this, the first life [4o]

INBA85:122a

Prayer for nearness to God

AB12777

Persian

ای ابن شهید همواره در نظری پیش بصری در آنچه از پیش مرقوم گردید سعی و جهد

O son of the martyred one! Remain ever before mine eyes and strive with all thy might to fulfill that which hath been written aforetime [4o]

INBA85:522a

Call to action; Praise and encouragement

AB12776

Persian

امه الله المشتعله بنار محبت الله ضجیع منجذبه را بالطاف حق بشارت ده تا از فیض

O maidservant of God! Give thou glad tidings through divine favors to that enkindled one who is set ablaze with the fire of the love of God, that attracted one, so that from His bounty [3.5s]

INBA85:121c

AB12775

Persian

ای بنده حق نامه شما رسید با نفوسیکه ماذونند اذن حضور دارید مکتوب جوف را برسانید

O thou servant of the True One! Thy letter was received. Thou art permitted to attain the presence with those who have permission. Deliver the enclosed letter [3.5s]

INBA85:123b

Permission for visit; pilgrimage

AB12774

Persian

ای سمی حضرت مقصود دست بذیل اطهر زن و از ما سوی الله منقطع شو و در ظل شجره

O namesake of the desired One! Cling to the hem of His most pure garment, detach thyself from all else save God, and take shelter beneath the Tree [3.5s]

INBA85:382a

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times

AB12773

Persian

ای حضرت بشیر این نامه پانزده روز پیش مرقوم شد ولی فرصت ارسال نشد

O thou herald of the Covenant! Though this letter was penned fifteen days ago, opportunity for its dispatch did not present itself [3.5s]

INBA85:451a

Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB12772

Persian

جناب آقا محمد ابراهیم از تاییدات حضرت قیوم در ملکوت ابهی امیدواریم که از افق

Jinab-i-Aqa Muhammad Ibrahim: We cherish the hope that, through the confirmations of the Self-Subsisting Lord, in the Abha Kingdom, from the horizon [3.5s]

QUM.098

AB12771

Arabic

رب احتکم فی من احتشم و اعتذل و اعتزل من غیر رضائک راجیا صونک و عونک و حسن

O Lord! I have submitted my cause to Thee, abstaining from all that is contrary to Thy good pleasure, and have withdrawn from the affairs of this world, hoping for Thy protection, Thy succor, and Thy grace [4o]

INBA85:308

Prayer for protection; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB12770

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان از مشاکل و غوائل محزون مشو زیرا شریک عبدالبهاءای از این جام

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Be not distressed by hardships and tribulations, for thou art a partner of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in partaking of this cup [3.5s]

INBA85:463b

Consolation and comfort; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB12769

Persian

امه الله المقربه والده محترمه را از قبل عبدالبهاء تحیت ابدع ابهی ابلاغ دارید

Convey to the honored mother, that near handmaiden of God, on behalf of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the most exalted and resplendent greetings [3.5s]

INBA85:121a

Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day

AB12768

Persian

ای دوست قلبی بیاد تو افتادم و نام تو خواندم و از درگاه الهی از برای تو عون و عنایت

O intimate friend! I have remembered thee and called out thy name, beseeching divine assistance and bounty for thee from the Threshold of God [3.5s]

QUM.194b

AB12767

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان جمیع مکاتیب تا بیستم محرم سنه ۱۳۳۱ با جمیع بروات رسید مطمئن

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! All letters, together with all drafts, up to the twentieth of Muharram 1331, have been received; be thou assured [3.5s]

INBA85:547a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution

AB12766

Persian

یا حضرت بشیرالهی نصف شب است این چند کلمه مرقوم میگردد روز ابدا دقیقه ای فرصت

O thou divine herald! It is midnight as these few words are being penned. Throughout the day, not a moment's respite was found [3.5s]

INBA85:447a

BSHI.126

AB12765

Persian

ای بشیر عزیز من شمائل دلنشین در نهایت ملاحت و صباحت ملاحظه گردید و علیک البهاء

O my dear herald! Your charming countenance, in the utmost grace and beauty, was beheld. Upon you be glory! [3.5s]

BSHI.050

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness

AB12764

Persian

ای دو دوست حقیقی سرکار لورد لامینگتون عازم سیاحت ایرانند شخص محترمی هستند

O ye two true friends! Lord Lamington intends to journey to Persia. He is an honoured personage [3.5s]

INBA85:530b

AB12763

mixed

ای کنیز الهی چه آرزوی خوشی نمودی و چه مقصد مبارکی داری و آن خدمت بامرالله است

O handmaiden of God! How goodly is the wish thou hast expressed, and how blessed is thy purpose - to render service to the Cause of God [3.5s]

QUM.171

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB12762

Persian

ای حضرت افنان سدره مبارکه حضرت اسم الله علیه بهاء الله الابهی بجهت کاری اگر

O thou Afnan of the Blessed Tree and bearer of His Most Great Name, upon thee be the Glory of God, the All-Glorious! Should it be for any matter [3.5s]

INBA85:285b

Business; financial; property matters; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB12761

Persian

ای امین من ضجیع محترم حضرت شهید بی سر و سامانست از برای او و اطفال محلی مهیا

O my trustworthy one! The esteemed consort of the illustrious martyr is without shelter or refuge. For her and her children, prepare a dwelling place [3.5s]

AMIN.098-099

AB12760

O thou who art attracted to the Love of God! Thank God that thou hast heard the Divine Call, attained to joy and happiness

BBBD.147

AB12759

Persian

ای کنیز خدا نامه تو رسید و بدرگاه الهی تضرع گردید تا الطاف بی پایان شامل حال

O thou maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. I prayed at the Threshold of God so that the infinite Beauties

BBBD.142

BBBD.143

Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Rational arguments; The mind's power of discovery

AB12758

Persian

ای ناطقه ثابته حکماء گویند که نطق انسانی عبارت از ادراک حقائق مجهوله است به واسطه

O thou who art steadfast and endowed with understanding! The wise define human reason as the ability to discover the unknown, by means of a sequence of major and minor premises

VUJUD.120.25x

VUJUDE.158x

AB12757

As I have utmost love for you I awaken you doctor fareed with his mother and his relations are violators of covenant and enemies of cause

BBBD.299-300

Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers

AB12756

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom! Your letter has arrived. It shows your love. You wish for me to come to Germany. I hope that God will permit it.

BBBD.136

Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB12755

Persian

مرسله جنابان اخوان ندافان علیهما بهاء الرحمن مبلغ بیست و پنج لیره انگلیزی معادل یکصد

O ye two respected brothers, recipients of the mercy of the All-Merciful, twenty-five English pounds, equivalent to one hundred [3.5s]

QUM.113

AB12754

mixed

ای نهال بوستان محبت الله آنچه بحضرت والا مرقوم نموده بودید عین واقع و ذلک من الهام

O sapling of the garden of the love of God! That which thou didst write to Hadrat-i-Vala was the very truth, and this is from divine inspiration [3.5s]

INBA85:203a

AB12753

Persian

سلیل نجیب آقا حسن و نجل کریم آقا عبدالله و ولد محبوب آقا فیض الله و امه الله خدیجه

O noble descendant of Aqa Hasan, distinguished son of Aqa Abdullah, beloved child of Aqa Faydullah, and handmaiden of God, Khadijih [3.5s]

INBA85:121b

Prayer for protection

AB12752

Persian

ای ورقه مطمئنه خوش باش که بگلشن سرای الهی راه یافتی و در چمنستان هدایت درآمدی

O assured leaf, rejoice, for thou hast found thy way to the celestial rose-garden and hast entered the verdant meadow of divine guidance [3.5s]

QUM.072

Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB12751

Persian

ای دوست من نامه مسطور وصول یافت و مضمون دلیل بر محبت و انجذاب موفور بود

O my friend! Your detailed letter was received, and its contents testified to abundant love and attraction [3.5s]

QUM.124a

AB12750

Persian

ای بنده پاینده درگاه الهی سمی بزرگوار حضرت اسحق در قربانگاه سر تسلیم نهاد

O steadfast servant at the Divine Threshold, noble namesake of his holiness Isaac who laid down his head in surrender at the altar of sacrifice [3.5s]

INBA85:061a

Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice

AB12749

Persian

ای بنده آستان مقدس نامه مختصر شما ایجار اعجاز است بسیار مقبول گردید زیرا

O servant of the Sacred Threshold! Your brief letter, which was a miracle of concision, proved most acceptable, for [3.5s]

INBA85:099b, INBA85:550a

AB12748

Persian

ای حفید حضرت ذبیح تاسی بجد بزرگوار کن و همیشه در قربانگاه حق حاضر باش نام او

O descendant of the illustrious Zabih! Follow in the footsteps of your exalted forebear and ever be present at the altar of sacrifice for the Cause of God [4o]

INBA85:347b

Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB12747

Persian

جناب آقا غلامعلی در پناه حق باش و مشمول لحاظ عنایت مکاتیب شما رسید پوسته را

Jinab-i-Aqa Ghulam-'Ali: May thou abide under divine protection and be the recipient of the glances of providence. Thy letters have been received by post [3.5s]

INBA85:546b

AB12746

Arabic

الهی الهی هذه امتک التی آمنت بک و بایاتک الکبری و صدقت بکلماتک فی ظهور جمالک

O my God, my God! This is Thy handmaiden who hath believed in Thee and in Thy most great signs, and hath testified to Thy words in the manifestation of Thy Beauty [3.5s]

INBA85:223a

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Personal instructions

AB12745

Arabic

اللهم یا الهی اید امتک هذه علی الاخلاص فی دینک و قدر لها المناص عن شر اعدائک

O my Lord and my God! Assist this handmaiden of Thine to be sincere in Thy Faith, and ordain for her deliverance from the malice of Thine adversaries [3.5s]

INBA85:223b

Prayer for women

AB12744

Persian

نامه آنجناب وصول یافت ولی فرصت جواب مفصل نیست مختصر مرقوم میشود

Thy letter was received, and though time doth not permit a detailed reply, this brief response is now penned [3.5s]

INBA85:455a

AB12743

Persian

جناب عندلیب علیه بهاء الله الابهی از جهت خانه شان بشخصی از احباء الله هفتاد

O nightingale of God! Upon thee be the Most Glorious Glory of God. As regards their house, seventy [3.5s]

INBA85:446a

AB12742

Persian

ای بنده حق جناب لورد لامینگتون به شیراز تشریف آورند شخص محترمی است و سیاسی

O servant of Truth! The honorable Lord Lamington hath arrived in Shiraz. He is a distinguished personage, sagacious in matters of statecraft [4o]

INBA85:452a

BSHI.060

AB12741

Persian

ای بدیع الله شکر کن حضرت مقدسه جمال ابهی را که در آستانه مقدسه اش راه یافتی

O Badi'u'llah! Render thanks unto the sacred threshold of the Abhá Beauty, for thou hast attained the honor of entering His hallowed sanctuary [4o]

INBA85:237

Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB12740

Persian

ای امه الله حمد کن خدا را که قرینه مومن بالله هستی و همراز با نفسی از دون حق

O handmaiden of God! Render thanks unto God that thou art joined in marriage with one who believeth in God and art an intimate companion to a soul who is detached from all save Him [3.5s]

QUM.194a

AB12739

Persian

ای بنده جمال مبارک نامه مختصر بسیار مفصل بود زیرا آرزوی عبودیت درگاه جمال مبارک

O servant of the Blessed Beauty! Though brief in length, thy letter was most comprehensive, for it expressed thy longing to be a servant at the Threshold of the Blessed Beauty [3.5s]

QUM.178-179

AB12738

Persian

ای افنان سدره مبارکه جناب ابراهیم صفار از شدت تعرض اهل جفا پریشان گشته اند

O Afnan of the Blessed Tree! Jinab-i-Ibrahim Saffar hath been sorely distressed by the fierce opposition of the people of tyranny [3.5s]

INBA85:285a

Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB12737

Persian

ای امین الهی حضرت ادیب شخصی را بجهت معلمی مکتب بمباای تعیین میفرمایند مصارف راهی

O thou trusted one of God! His honor Adib is appointing an individual for the purpose of teaching at the Bombay school, and the expenses of his journey [3.5s]

AMIN.114-115

AB12736

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter has reached me. I do hope that through the attractive power of the Love of God

BBBD.419-420

AB12735

O thou radiant child! The gathering in which the Baha'i children were assembled was an image of the assembly of the Kingdom

BBBD.327

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12734

Arabic

الهی الهی ان امتک هذه انجذبت بنفحات قدسک و اخلصت وجهها لوجهک الکریم قدر لها

O God! O God! In truth this Thy handmaid is dressed in Thy holy fragrances

BBBD.320

BBBD.321

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB12733

Persian

ای کنیز عزیز الهی نامه تو رسید دلیل بر نهایت انجذاب بملکوت اله بود شکر کن که

O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received. It was an indication to thy utmost attraction

BBBD.144

BBBD.145

AB12732

Persian

ای سیاوش مظلوم در قم بخدمت امر اللّه پرداختی و در طهران بیار مهربان ارباب جمشید

O Siyavash! In Qum thou didst arise to serve the Cause of God, and in Tehran thou didst befriend that loving soul, Arbab Jamshid [3.5s]

QUM.219.10, YARD.043-044x

AB12731

Persian

ای دختر عزیز ملکوتی نامه ات رسید فی الحقیقه محبت قلبی تو بسیار عمیق است و حقیقی

O dear and heavenly daughter! Thy letter hath arrived. Truly, thy heartfelt love is very deep, sincere, and connected. Therefore, thy love is greatly appreciated

BBBD.520

BBBD.521

AB12730

Turkish

محترم قزم نوری بیک افندی کلبه آوارگانه کلدی و عاشقانه ملاقات و موانست ایلدی

O esteemed Qazam Nuri Bey Effendi! Thou didst visit this refuge of exile and engaged in loving fellowship and intimate companionship [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0524

AB12729

Persian

حضرت زائر آقا حسین نهایت خلوص و تعلق باحبای الهی دارند و هر یک را در این محضر

Hadrat-i-Za'ir Aqa Husayn possesseth the utmost sincerity and attachment to the loved ones of God, and remembereth each one of them in this presence [3.5s]

INBA85:123a

AB12728

mixed

ای بنده مقبول جمال مبارک اگر بدانی چه نظر عنایتی متوجه شماست قسم بجمال قدم

O favored servant of the Blessed Beauty! If thou didst know what glances of grace are directed towards thee, I swear by the Ancient Beauty [3.5s]

INBA85:231a

AB12727

Arabic

ربی ربی ان هذا عبد توجه الی وجه رحمانیتک و قصد باب فضل ربانیتک و تمسک بحبل

O my Lord, my Lord! This servant hath turned his face toward the countenance of Thy mercy, hath sought the gate of Thy divine bounty, and hath clung to the cord [3.5s]

INBA85:260b

Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB12726

Persian

ای یادگار آن شهید سبیل پروردگار از نامه مفصل معذورم و به اختصار مجبور بیادت

O thou who art a remembrance of that martyr in the path of the Lord! Though I must be brief in my letter, thou art ever in my thoughts [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0592

Consolation and comfort; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB12725

Persian

ای قائم بر پیمان الهی ذکرت در انجمن دوستان الهی گذشت و در مسطورات بندگان ثبت بود

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant of God! Thy name was mentioned in the gathering of the friends of God and was written in the writings of His servants [3.5s]

QUM.124-125

Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB12724

Persian

ای منجذبه ملکوت الله نامه تو رسید مضمون دلالت بر ثبوت و استقامت مینمود شکر کن

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received and its contents testified to thy firmness and steadfastness. Render thou thanks [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0538

Predictions and prophecies; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12723

Persian

ای ثابت راسخ جمیع احبای الهی را بعنایت رحمانی و فضل و رحمت غیرمتناهی صمدانی

O steadfast and immovable one! All the beloved of God are immersed in divine grace and the infinite bounty and mercy of the Lord [3.5s]

INBA85:201a

AB12722

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شما رسید با وجود موانع شدیده محض خاطر مبارک جواب مختصر

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter was received, and despite severe impediments, for the sake of His blessed remembrance, a brief reply is penned [3.5s]

INBA85:317

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12721

Persian

ای بنده حضرت کبریاء نامه شما رسید و مضمون سبب فرح و سرور گردید و دلالت بر ثبوت

O servant of the Most Glorious Lord! Thy letter was received and its contents became the cause of joy and gladness, bearing testimony to steadfastness [3.5s]

INBA85:062

AB12720

Arabic

رب و رجائی اسئلک بسلطان غفرانک الذی احاط اهل العصیان بان تغفر لوالد عبدک الذی

O my Lord and my Hope! I implore Thee, by the sovereignty of Thy forgiveness which encompasseth all sinners, to forgive the father of this servant [3.5s]

INBA85:262a

Prayer for forgiveness; Prayer for the departed

AB12719

mixed

ای حضرت موید بعون و عنایت حضرت احدیت موفقی العاقبه للمخلصین در چنین انقلابی

O thou who art confirmed by the aid and bounty of the One True God! Victory ultimately belongeth unto the sincere ones in such a revolution [3.5s]

INBA85:186b

AB12718

Persian

ای ربانی البته بسرعت تمام منزلی در مصیطبه فوقانی آفتاب گیر از هر طرف هوا گیر

O divine friend! Assuredly, with utmost haste, secure a residence in the upper quarters, one that is sunlit and ventilated from every direction [3.5s]

DVB5.218

Role and station of women; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12717

Persian

ای امه الله عنقریب روی اماء الله در ملکوت ابهی چون شمع روشن گردد و قلبشان چون

O handmaiden of God! Erelong shall the faces of the handmaidens of God shine forth like unto brilliant lamps in the Abhá Kingdom, and their hearts shall [3.5s]

INBA85:263a

AB12716

Arabic

الهی الهی ان عبدک ابوالقاسم یقتسم احبائک فیوضات رحمانیتک و اقسم بجمالک المنیر

O my God, my God! Verily, Thy servant Abu'l-Qasim doth distribute amongst Thy loved ones the outpourings of Thy mercy, and I swear by Thy resplendent Beauty [3.5s]

INBA85:433

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12715

Persian

ای پروردگار بی نیاز بنده درگاهت جناب بزاز را محرم راز فرما و در عرفان برویش

O Lord of boundless grace! Admit Thy servant, Jináb-i-Bazzáz, into the sanctuary of Thy mysteries, and open to him the portals of discernment unto the realms of divine knowledge [4o]

INBA85:044a

Prayer for prosperity

AB12714

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه مورخ غره جمادی الثانی ۱۳۲۷ واصل گردید و آنچه در آن خواهش

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Thy letter dated the first of Jamadiyu'th-Thani 1327 was received, and whatsoever thou didst request therein [3.5s]

BSHI.092

Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Consolation and comfort

AB12713

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه شماره ۷۹ که ارسال نموده بودید در وسط دریای محیط محاط شد

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy letter number 79 which thou hast dispatched reached me in the midst of the vast ocean [3.5s]

BSHI.090

Review of publications

AB12712

mixed

ای بنده آستان حق نمره ۵۱ رسید مطمئن بفضل و عنایت حق باش روزی خواهد آمد که... مطمئن به فضل و عنایت حق باش

O servant of the Threshold of God! Letter number 51 hath arrived. Rest thou assured of the grace and bounty of God. The day shall come when… Rest thou confident in the grace and bounty of God [3.5s]

INBA85:463a

BSHI.009, BSHI.057b

AB12711

Persian

ای بنده آستان حق نامه شما رسید از عدم فرصت مختصر مرقوم میشود عبارتی که در نامه

O servant of the Threshold of God! Your letter was received. Due to lack of time, I write briefly. The statement in the letter [3.5s]

INBA85:464b

BRL_DAK#0961, BSHI.007, BSHI.057a

Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings

AB12710

Persian

ای همدم عبدالبهاء مدتی در این سجن اعظم و حیفا بودی و بخدمات یاران مشغول

O intimate companion of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! For a time you dwelt in this Most Great Prison and in Haifa, occupied in service to the friends [3.5s]

Ghazi3072.127

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB12709

Persian

ای ناطق بثناء الله از فضل رب قیوم و غیب معلوم امید چنانست که هر یک از احبای الهی

O thou who speakest in praise of God! Through the bounty of the Lord, the Self-Subsisting, and the unseen yet manifest realm, it is hoped that each one of the beloved of God [3.5s]

INBA85:106b

Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement

AB12708

Persian

ای موقن بایات الله در این حشر اکبر در ظل لواء جلیل اعظم محشور شدی و در تحت

O thou who art assured in the signs of God! In this Most Great Resurrection thou hast been gathered beneath the shelter of the glorious and exalted Banner, and under the [3.5s]

INBA85:105b

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB12707

Turkish

عزت قدیمه و علویت الهیه احبای ربانیه یه مخصوص و صحائف سماایه ده منصوص در قران ده

The ancient glory and the divine exaltation of the heavenly loved ones are specifically assured and written in the heavenly scriptures as affirmed in the Qur'an [4o]

BRL_DAK#0536

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world

AB12706

Persian

ای ناظر بملکوت الله هر چند مسافه مابین بعید است ولکن روابط قلوب مستحکم وشدید

O thou who gazest upon the Kingdom of God! Although the distance between us is vast, yet the bonds that unite our hearts are firm and mighty [4o]

INBA85:105a

Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB12705

Persian

ای بنده الهی نامه ات رسید و از مضمون نهایت روح و ریحان معلوم گردید الحمد لله

O thou servant of God! Thy letter was received and from its contents the utmost joy and fragrance became evident. Praise be to God [3.5s]

QUM.151b

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters

AB12704

Persian

جناب امین خاندان حضرت سمندر نار موقده از بدایت امرالله خدمات فائقه نمودند

O thou distinguished scion of the household of Samandar! From the earliest days of God's Cause, they rendered outstanding services, like unto a blazing fire [3.5s]

AMIN.089-090

AB12703

unknown

جناب امین امه البهاء ثمره نهایت شکایت از ضیق معیشت و قرض ششهزار تومان

Jinab-i-Amin: Amatu'l-Baha Thamirih laments profoundly the straits of livelihood and the burden of a debt amounting to six thousand tumans [4o]

AMIN.182-183

AB12702

Persian

ای امین من بجناب میرزا علی اکبر امر شده که از آثار جمال مبارک کتبی بخط خوشی

O thou my trusted one! Jinab-i-Mirza 'Ali-Akbar hath been instructed to transcribe, in fine penmanship, certain of the sacred writings of the Blessed Beauty [3.5s]

AMIN.184-185

Business; financial; property matters; Preservation; transcription of the Sacred Writings

AB12701

Persian

ای امین عبدالبهاء همشیره و والده جناب آقا سید مهدی ارتحال بدار بقا نمودند

O trustworthy one of Abdu'l-Baha! The sister and mother of Jinab-i-Aqa Siyyid Mahdi have ascended to the realm of immortality [3.5s]

AMIN.116-117

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Business; financial; property matters

AB12700

Persian

ای امین حق نامه ای جناب قابل ارسال فرمود تفصیل در آن مرقوم آن نامه در طی این مکتوب

O trusted one of God! Jinab-i-Qabil sent a letter containing detailed information which is enclosed with this missive [3.5s]

AMIN.118-119

AB12699

Persian

ای بنده الهی نامه تو رسید الحمد لله که چشمه آب حیات جوشی زد تا از ان نوشیدی و

O servant of God! Thy letter hath arrived. Praised be God that the wellspring of the water of life gushed forth and thou didst drink therefrom

BBBD.357-358

BBBD.358

Living waters; water of life; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB12698

O revered daughter of the Kingdom, Thy letter arrived. It indicated Thy Faith and assurance and great desire for service in the Kingdom

BBBD.161

Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement

AB12697

O ye holy souls! Your letter was received. Its contents created the utmost happiness.

BBBD.136

AB12696

Persian

ای ملکوتی نامه تو رسید و از مضامین معلوم گردید که الحمد لله بنور محبت الله

O native of the kingdom! Thy letter arrived, and its contents manifested that, thank God, thou art enlightened by the light of God's love

BBBD.133

BBBD.134

Call to action; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12695

O Seeker after the Kingdom! Thy letter has been received. I supplicate God that thou mayest become a read Baha'i

BBBD.117

Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB12694

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان مکتوب دکتور فورل که ارسال نموده بودی خود او نیز مکتوبی بمن

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! The letter of Dr. Forel that thou hast forwarded, he himself had already sent me a copy.

VUJUD.011

VUJUDE.015

AB12693

Persian

ای عزیز عبدالبهاء روز فیروز عید است و اشراق انوار ملکوت ابهی در سطوع و لمعان

O thou dear one of Abdu'l-Baha! This is a glorious and victorious day of celebration, and the effulgent rays from the Kingdom of Abha are shining forth with radiant splendour [3.5s]

INBA85:536b

Martyrs and martyrdom

AB12692

Persian

ای امه الله و ای ورقه مقربه درگاه کبریاء جناب حاجی ایمان در جمیع مواقع بذکر

O handmaiden of God and leaf drawn nigh unto the Divine Threshold! Jinab-i-Haji Iman hath, at all times, made mention [3.5s]

INBA85:255b

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB12691

Persian

ای بنده حق نامه تو رسید و از مضمون بهجت حاصل گردید از خدا خواهم که همواره

O servant of the True One! Your letter was received and its contents brought joy. I beseech God that always [3.5s]

INBA85:137a

Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB12690

Persian

از رحمت سابقه مستدعیم که بدرقه عنایت بان اسیر محبت الله برسد تا چون کوه آهنین

From His pre-existent mercy, we beseech that divine confirmations may reach that captive of the love of God, that he may stand firm like a mountain of iron [3.5s]

INBA85:135a

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12689

Persian

ای امه الله پدر وفاپرورت در این محضر یاد تو نمود و نامه بحلاوت شهد و شکر رجا

O handmaid of God! Your devoted father mentioned you in this presence, and entreated with words sweet as honey and sugar [3.5s]

INBA85:262b

Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Praise and encouragement

AB12688

Arabic

یا من اشتعل بالنار الموقده قد تنفس صبح الاشراق بانوار المیثاق و لاح فجر الوجود

O thou who art ablaze with the kindled flame! Verily, the morn of radiance hath dawned with the effulgent lights of the Covenant, and the dawn of existence hath appeared [4o]

INBA85:161b

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB12687

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان خلوص و ثبوت و رسوخ شما در نزد این عبد واضح و مشهود و تاییدات

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy sincerity, constancy and firmness are manifest and evident unto this servant, and the confirmations [3.5s]

INBA85:164a

Growth of the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12686

Persian

جناب آقا حسین این نفوس مبارکه را ذکر نموده و در این صفحه نگاشته و تمنای هر یک

O Jinab-i-Aqa Husayn! Thou hast made mention of these blessed souls and recorded them upon this page, and each one hath expressed a wish [3.5s]

INBA85:122b

Consolation and comfort; Interpretation of dreams and visions; Rejection, opposition and persecution

AB12685

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان جواب مختصر مرقوم میگردد معذور دارید هر دو رویا دلیل بر

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! A brief reply is being written; pray excuse me. Both dreams indicate [3.5s]

INBA85:117b

AB12684

Persian

ای متمسک بحبل عنایت یکی در بادیه فقر و فقدان پریشان و سرگردان بود و در وادی ذل

O thou who clingest to the cord of heavenly grace, behold, a solitary wanderer, beleaguered amidst the wilderness of poverty and deprivation, bewildered and forlorn within the valley of abasement [4o]

QUM.124c

Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB12683

Persian

ای متذکر بذکر الهی تحریری که بجناب اسم الله مهدی علیه بهاء الله الابهی مرقوم

O thou who art mindful of the remembrance of God! The letter thou didst write to Jinab-i-Ismu'llah Mahdi, upon him be the Glory of God, the Most Glorious [3.5s]

QUM.123b

Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities

AB12682

Persian

ای بنده جمال ذوالجلال حمد کن حضرت احدیت را که در ظل کلمه وجدانیت

O servant of the All-Glorious Beauty! Render thanks unto the One True God that beneath the shade of the Word of Divine Unity [3.5s]

Ghazi3072.136-137

AB12681

Persian

ای مقبل درگاه الهی فیض ابدی پرتو عرفان بجان و وجدانت مبذول داشت قدرش بدان و

O thou who hast turned thy face toward the Divine Threshold! The eternal bounty and the radiance of divine knowledge have been bestowed upon thy soul and conscience. Know thou its worth [3.5s]

INBA85:156

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others

AB12680

Arabic

ای رب هذان عبدان قد التجئا الی کهف رحمانیتک و لاذا الی عتبه ربانیتک و توجها

O Lord! These two servants have sought refuge in the shelter of Thy mercy and have taken sanctuary at the threshold of Thy divinity and have turned their faces toward Thee [3.5s]

INBA85:168

AB12679

Persian

نامه مبارک آنجناب ملاحظه گردید و قباله بعضی از اسهام خانه حضرت حجت نیز واصل

Thy precious letter was received, as was the deed to certain shares of the residence of his honor Hujjat [3.5s]

BSHI.124-125

Business; financial; property matters; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB12678

Persian

ای رفیق روحانی نامه نمره اول رسید با دو مکتوب ملفوف و فورا جواب مرقوم میگردد

O spiritual friend! Your first letter, together with two enclosed missives, was received, and an immediate response is being written [3.5s]

INBA85:456

BSHI.101

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12677

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان حضرت ادیب جلیل نهایت خوشنودی و ممنونی از همت بلند و مقاصد ارجمند

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! His honour the distinguished Adib hath brought the utmost joy and gratitude through his lofty endeavours and noble purposes [3.5s]

BSHI.071

Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12676

Persian

ای بنده حق مضامین نامه که دلالت بر شور و وله احباء و انجذاب و التهاب قلوب اصفیا

O servant of God! The contents of the letter, which indicated the enthusiasm and ardor of the loved ones and the attraction and fervor of pure hearts [3.5s]

BSHI.061

Love of God; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB12675

Persian

ای بشیر یوسف رحمانی آنچه مرقوم نموده بودید ملاحظه گردید جمیع معانی مضامین روحانی

O thou herald of the Joseph of the All-Merciful! That which thou didst write hath been noted. All its meanings were spiritual in content [3.5s]

BSHI.056

Growth of the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12674

Persian

ای جلال منجذب بجمال ذوالجلال باش و مشتعل بنار موقده در شجره اجلال الطاف بی

O thou who art attracted to the Beauty of the All-Glorious! Be thou enkindled with the fire ignited in the Tree of Divine Glory through boundless favors [3.5s]

INBA85:347c

Being a source of light; guidance

AB12673

Persian

ای آقا بابا هر چند در جهان دنیاای ولی از عالم بالائی و متوجه بملا اعلی و ناظر

O Aqa Baba! Though thou dwellest in this earthly realm, yet thou belongest to the celestial world, art turned towards the Concourse on High, and art ever mindful thereof [3.5s]

INBA85:016

Permission for visit; pilgrimage

AB12672

Persian

ای امین عبدالبهاء روز مبارک مولود موعود اسم اعظم است عبدالبهاء بیاد تو افتاد

O trusted one of Abdu'l-Baha! This blessed day is the birth of the Promised One, the Most Great Name. Abdu'l-Baha hath remembered thee [3.5s]

AMIN.159-160

AB12671

Persian

ای دو بنده جمال قدم سراج بهاج الطاف در زجاج قلوب اشراق نمود انوار هدایت کبری

O two servants of the Ancient Beauty! The lamp of divine favors hath shed its radiance through the glass of the hearts, and the lights of supreme guidance have shone forth [3.5s]

INBA85:058a

KASH.241a

Differences in human capacity

AB12670

Persian

ای عزیز روحانی من هر دم که در محفل یاران ترتیل مناجات مینماای سکان ملکوت

O my spiritual loved one! Whenever thou raisest thy melody in prayer in the assemblage of the friends the residents of the Kingdom become animated

BBBD.437

BBBD.438

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12669

Persian

ای ثابته راسخه بر عهد و پیمان الحمد لله در جمیع احوال موید و موفق بودید و سبب

O thou who art firm and steadfast in the Covenant and Testament! Praise be to God that under all conditions thou hast been aided and successful

BBBD.496

BBBD.356, BBBD.496-497

Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12668

Persian

ای دختر عزیز من نامه ات رسید و نهایت سرور حاصل شد دختر عزیزت را نام فریده بنه

O my beloved daughter! Thy letter was received. It produced the utmost joy. Give the name of "Fareedeh" (unique pearl) to thy dear daughter

BBBD.255

BBBD.257

Naming of children; of individuals; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12667

Persian

ای امه الله از فضل و موهبت کبری بکمال عجز و نیاز میطلبم که با دو طفل عزیزت در

O thou maidservant of God! With the utmost supplication and humility do I beg the Most Great Bounty and Favour

BBBD.071

BBBD.071-072

Prayer for spiritual recognition

AB12666

Persian

ای سمی عبدالبهاء تو عبدالحسینی و من عبدالبهاء ... در خصوص نفس و روح سؤال نموده بودی

O bearer of the name of 'Abdu'l-Baha! Thou art the servant of Husayn, and I of Baha ... Thou hast asked regarding the soul and the spirit. By the soul is meant the reality of man that is inclined towards the contingent world

VUJUD.110-111x

VUJUDE.201-202x

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Existence; immortality of the human soul; The human soul; The human soul at midpoint of creation; the isthmus [barzakh]; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Translation; publication of the Sacred Writings

AB12665

Persian

ای متوجه بملکوت ابهی ورقه مبارکه خاله خانم در جمیع اوقات ذکرت را در انجمن

O thou who art turned toward the Abha Kingdom! The blessed leaf, Khali Khanum, doth at all times make mention of thee in the gatherings [4o]

INBA85:183a

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB12664

Persian

ای بنده خدا هر بندگی بندی است و هر عبودیت کمندی مگر بندگی درگاه الهی که ازادگیست

O servant of God! Every servitude is a chain and every worship a fetter, save servitude at the divine threshold, which is freedom itself [4o]

SFI10.019

Freedom of thought and action; Servitude; submission to God; repentance

AB12663

Arabic

ایها العبد المتضرع الی الله قم بقوه مولاک علی خدمه ربک الذی خلقک و سواک تالله

O thou servant who beseeches God! Arise with the power of thy Lord to serve thy Creator Who fashioned and perfected thee. By God! [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0973

Call to action; The concourse on high

AB12662

Persian

ای بنده حق از فضل حق جمعی نه پریشان در پناه الهی هستی نه بی سر و سامان منظور

O servant of the Truth! Through the grace of God thou art united, not scattered; thou art sheltered beneath divine protection, not forsaken and adrift; thou art remembered, not forgotten [3.5s]

INBA85:434a

Consolation and comfort

AB12661

Persian

ای امه الله جناب آقا غلامعلی ذکر شما را در مسطورات خویش نموده بودند من نیز قلم

O handmaiden of God! Jinab-i-Aqa Ghulam-'Ali made mention of thee in his letter, and I likewise take up my pen [3.5s]

INBA85:057b

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant

AB12660

Persian

ای زائر مشکین نفس دوباره بدیدن این آواره آمدی و احرام طواف مطاف ملا اعلی

O perfumed visitor! Once again thou hast come to visit this exile, and donned the pilgrim's garb to circumambulate the gathering place of the Supreme Concourse [3.5s]

INBA85:136

Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Praise and encouragement

AB12659

mixed

یا من ینشر نفحات الله خدمات آنحضرت در آستان مقدس مشهود و محمود و تاییدات از

O thou who diffusest the fragrances of God! Thy services at the Sacred Threshold are evident and praiseworthy, and the confirmations from [3.5s]

INBA85:161a

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12658

Arabic

ای رب اسئلک بجمال احدیتک و سلطان ربوبیتک و ملیک الوهیتک ان توید عبدک هذا

O my Lord! I beseech Thee, by the beauty of Thy oneness, the sovereignty of Thy Lordship, and the dominion of Thy Divinity, to assist this servant of Thine [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0513

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Love of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB12657

Persian

ای بنده الهی الحمد لله بدون واسطه موسوط شدی و بحضرت مقصود پی بردی از کاس هدی

O servant of God! Praise be to God that thou hast attained without intermediary and discovered the Lord of all desires, having drunk from the chalice of guidance [3.5s]

INBA85:441

Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12656

mixed

ای حضرت موید با وجود عدم مجال و تشتت بال و اعتلال احوال مختصر جواب بر سوال

O thou who art confirmed! Despite lack of opportunity, distraction of mind, and indisposition of health, I write this brief response to thy question [3.5s]

INBA85:334a

AB12655

Arabic

اللهم یا فاتح الابواب و محیر القلوب و الالباب و مهیا الاسباب لنجاح عبادک فی المبدء

O God! O Thou Who art the Opener of Doors, Who bewildereth hearts and minds, and Who prepareth the means for the success of Thy servants in the beginning [3.5s]

INBA85:435a

Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB12654

Arabic

ای رب هذا عبد قد توجه الیک بصفقه رابحه و حقیقه ناجحه و کینونه فالحه و قلب

O my Lord! This is a servant who hath turned to Thee with a gainful exchange, a trimphant truth, and a flourishing essence. His heart [3.5s]

INBA85:551b

Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for protection

AB12653

Persian

ای ملک در کشور الهی رهبر هر طالبی شو تا ملک ملک عرفان گردی و ملک فلک ایقان

O thou seeking dominion in the divine Kingdom! Be thou a guide to every seeker, so that thou mayest become a sovereign in the realm of mystic knowledge and a monarch in the heavens of certitude [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0960

Status of kings; future of monarchy; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12652

Arabic

الهی الهی هذه امة کانت طیبه القلب خالصه النوایاء صادقه القول خادمه الاماء

O my God, my God! This is a handmaiden who possessed a pure heart, sincere motives and truthful utterance, and was a servant of Thy maidservants [3.5s]

INBA85:154

Prayer for forgiveness

AB12651

Persian

ای بنده الهی نامه تو رسید تا بحال تحریر جواب ممتنع و محال بود زیرا عدم اعتدال

O servant of God! Your letter was received. Until now, writing a reply was impossible and unattainable, due to ill health [3.5s]

INBA85:085

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness

AB12650

mixed

الهی الهی هذا عبد توجه بکلیته الی مطلع الأنوار و مشرق الآثار و مهبط الأسرار

My God, my God! This is a servant who hath turned with his whole being unto the Dawning-Place of lights, the Day-Spring of divine tokens, and the Source of mysteries [3.5s]

UMich962.142b, UMich991.100-101

Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12649

mixed

یا من آمن بالله و صدق بکلمات الله قد تلوت ایات شکرک لله و رتلت کلمات ذکرک

O thou who hast believed in God and hast acknowledged His words! I have read thy verses of thanksgiving unto God and recited the words of thy remembrance [3.5s]

INBA85:139a

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12648

Persian

ای یادگار آن یار مهربان کمان منما که دقیقه ای فراموش گردی همیشه در نظری و در خاطری

O cherished remnant of that loving friend! Think not for a moment that thou art forgotten. Thou art ever before my sight and present in my thoughts [3.5s]

INBA85:150

Consolation and comfort

AB12647

Persian

ای مستفیض از نور ایمان از فضل جمال قدم آن دودمان اشرف همیشه مظاهر الطاف بودند

O thou who art illumined by the light of faith! Through the bounty of the Ancient Beauty, that noble family hath ever been the manifestation of divine favours [3.5s]

INBA85:261b

Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement

AB12646

Persian

ای ورقه متعلمه حمد کن حضرت معبود را که بمقصود رسیدی و بایمان و ثبوت بر پیمان

O learned handmaiden! Render praise unto the Lord, thy God, that thou hast attained thy heart's desire and art confirmed in faith and steadfast in His Covenant [3.5s]

INBA85:348b

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12645

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان نامه ای در کمال انجذابات روحانیه به جناب رایس مرقوم گردید ایصال

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! A letter, imbued with the utmost spiritual attraction, was written to Jinab-i-Ra'is, and conveyed [3.5s]

BSHI.082-083

Consolation and comfort

AB12644

Persian

ای بشیر روحانی نامه دوازدهم شعبان سنه حالیه که به اقا سید اسدالله مرقوم نموده بودید

O spiritual herald! The letter which thou didst address to Aqa Siyyid Asadu'llah on the twelfth of Sha'ban of this year [3.5s]

INBA85:457b

BSHI.046

Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution

AB12643

Persian

ای بشیر روحانی در این ماه محرم چند نامه ارسال گردید و همچنین در ماه گذشته

O spiritual herald! During this month of Muharram several letters were dispatched, and likewise in the preceding month [3.5s]

BSHI.045

Consolation and comfort; Thankfulness; gratitude; Wisdom [hikmat]

AB12642

mixed

ای بشیر الهی محزون مباش مغموم مشو لطف و عنایت شامل و کامل و انشاء الله در کل امور

O divine herald! Be thou not sorrowful, neither be thou grief-stricken. Divine grace and bounty are all-embracing and complete, and, God willing, shall encompass all affairs [3.5s]

BSHI.036

AB12641

Arabic

الهی الهی هذا عبدک الفقیر اجعله بشیرا لذوی قرباه و نذیرا لمن اتبع اهل النقض

O my God, O my God! Make this lowly servant of Thine to be a herald of glad-tidings unto his kindred and a warner unto those who follow the people of violation [3.5s]

BSHI.032b

Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB12640

Arabic

الهی الهی هولاء امآء انجذبن الی ملکوت الجمال و اشتعلن بنار الموقدة فی سدره سینآء و انقطعن عما سواک

O my God, my God! These are handmaidens who have been drawn to the Kingdom of Beauty, set ablaze by the fire kindled in the Tree of Sinai, and detached from all else but Thee [3.5s]

AMIN.077-078

Equality of men and women; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for women; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12639

Arabic

ایها المنجذب بمغناطیس اسرار الله لعمرک قد طفحت القلوب بملا السرور بما انباء الکتاب

O thou who art attracted by the magnetic power of the divine mysteries! By thy life, hearts have overflowed with abundant joy at the tidings conveyed by thy letter [3.5s]

UMich962.125, UMich991.072

AB12638

Persian

ای بنده الهی خدمت شما و جمیع احباء در درگاه احدیت مقبول و از عون و عنایت رب ودود

O servant of God! Your service, and that of all the loved ones, is accepted at the Threshold of the One True God, and ye are encompassed by the bounty and grace of the All-Loving Lord [3.5s]

INBA85:110a

Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12637

Persian

ای فرع شجره مبارکه فی الحقیقه در خصوص پوسته ها خدمت نمایانی باستان مقدس جمال

O offshoot of the blessed Tree! In truth, concerning the parcels, thou hast rendered a conspicuous service to the Sacred Threshold of the Blessed Beauty [3.5s]

INBA85:088a

AB12636

Persian

ای منادی پیمان مکتوب شما رسید مضمون مفهوم گردید از عدم فرصت مختصرا جواب مرقوم

O herald of the Covenant! Your letter was received and its contents were understood. Due to lack of time, I write this brief reply [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#1001

AB12635

Persian

ای امین عبدالبهاء جناب شیخ محمد علی عازم هندوستان شدند و بجهت مصارف راه و اهل

O thou trusted one of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! Jinab-i-Shaykh Muhammad-'Alí hath set forth for India, and for the expenses of his journey and his family [3.5s]

AMIN.188-190

Business; financial; property matters; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12634

O esteemed family! Your heartfelt greetings and love were conveyed to me. I beseech for you heavenly life, I pray for your eternal happiness

BBBD.498

Prayer for spiritual recognition; Second birth; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life

AB12633

Persian

ای اهل ملکوت تا توانید بکوشید تا محبت الله از شدت ظهور مانند مجسمه گردد و در نهایت

O ye, the residents of the Kingdom! Strive ye as much as ye can so that the Love of God may become so manifest like unto a (life-like) statue

BBBD.403

BBBD.404

Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation

AB12632

Persian

ای همدم منادی بملکوت الله شکر کن خدا را که چنین همدمی یافتی و مس نوبلاک را

O thou associate of the Herald of the Kingdom of God! Thank thou God that thou didst gain such Companion and become the associate of the heart and soul of Miss Knobloch

BBBD.392

BBBD.393

Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12631

Persian

ای دختر آسمانی نامه شما ناطق بان بود که یوم مبعث حضرت اعلی را در نهایت سرور و

O thou heavenly daughter! Your letter was received. It was eloquent to the fact that on the Day of the Declaration of His Holiness the Supreme (Bab) you have held a meeting

BBBD.314

BBBD.315

Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts

AB12630

O thou Baha'i child! Thank thou God that in the Paradise of Abha thou art a fresh plant. The hand of Providence hath planted thee

BBBD.187-188

AB12629

O ye two pure-hearted souls! Your letter arrived. Name the newborn child "Kurshed". Do not grieve and do not be discouraged by the resistance of people

BBBD.113

Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Naming of children; of individuals; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB12628

O thou spiritual soul! I transmit unto you the good news that Abdul-Baha has thoroughly perused the contents of your letter

BSTW#276f

Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement

AB12627

O ye two heavenly souls! I received your engagement announcement. I turned my face to the Holy Threshold of God and prayed that this marital bond be interwoven with prosperity

BBBD.566

Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12626

O ye two birds in the Kingdom! Thank God that you have built a nest and a home in the garden of great bounties

BBBD.373-374

AB12625

Persian

ای موقن بایات الله حمد کن حی قیومی را که بنور هدی که مشرق گشت از ملکوت ابهی

O thou who art firm in the signs of God! Glorify the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting One, Who hath caused the light of guidance to dawn from the Kingdom of Glory [3.5s]

INBA85:178a

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12624

Persian

ای یادگار آن فدائی قربانگاه عشق جناب آقا محمد حسن حاضر و ذکر شما گذشت

O cherished memory of that devoted soul who sacrificed himself upon the altar of love! Jinab-i-Aqa Muhammad-Hasan was present and mention was made of you [3.5s]

Ghazi3072.157

Eulogies; reminiscences

AB12623

Persian

ای یار عزیز البته نامه ها رسیده حال چون یار و ندیم و مونس جان و دل عبدالبهاء

O cherished friend! Assuredly the letters have arrived, and now, as thou art the companion, confidant and heart's consolation of 'Abdu'l-Bahá [3.5s]

INBA85:538a

Consolation and comfort; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12622

Persian

ای بندگان الهی نامه اخیر رسید از عون و عنایت حضرت احدیت امیدم چنانست

O ye servants of God! Your recent letter hath been received, and through the grace and bounty of the One True Lord my hope is thus [3.5s]

KASH.251

AB12621

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان آنچه مرقوم نموده بودی ملحوظ گشت هر چند بیاد تو بودم ولی بیشتر

O thou who art firm in the Covenant! That which thou didst write was noted. Though I was ever mindful of thee, yet even more so [3.5s]

INBA85:135b

Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude

AB12620

Persian

ای بنده حق حقا که سزاوار عبودیت پروردگاری و با قلبی پاک متوجه به ملکوت تابناک

O servant of the True One! Truly thou art worthy of servitude to thy Lord, and with a pure heart thou art turned toward the resplendent Kingdom [3.5s]

QUM.272

Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness

AB12619

Persian

ای یار روحانی الحمد لله بنفس رحمانی زنده شدی و از مشکاه نورانی اقتباس اشعه

O spiritual friend! Praise be to God, thou hast been quickened by the breath of the Merciful and hast acquired illumination from the resplendent lamp of His light [3.5s]

INBA85:095a

Condition of search

AB12618

Arabic

الهی الهی ان جواد ازداد شوقا الی لقائک و توقا الی جوار رحمتک حتی طار باجنحه

O my God, my God! Verily, the yearning of Javad for Thy presence and his ardent longing for the realm of Thy mercy increased until he soared aloft on wings [3.5s]

INBA85:155b

Eulogies; reminiscences; Prayer for the departed

AB12617

Persian

ای یار حقیقی این صحرا وسیع و این دریا هر چند عمیق بود ولی تو عاقبت طی نمودی

O true friend! Though this desert was vast and this ocean was deep, yet thou didst ultimately traverse them [3.5s]

INBA85:120b

Permission for visit; pilgrimage

AB12616

Persian

ای یار باذل جناب مازل شکر کن خدا را که از لهستان به ایران سفر نمودی و در آن سامان

O thou generous friend! Render thanks unto God that thou hast journeyed from Poland to Iran and in that realm [3.5s]

QUM.132

Love of God

AB12615

Persian

یار موافقا آنچه در عالم رویا استماع نمودی خطاب ببعضی از ایرانیان بود و اما شما

O thou faithful friend! That which thou didst hear in the realm of dreams was addressed to certain Persians. As for thee [3.5s]

INBA85:042a

Interpretation of dreams and visions; Permission for visit; pilgrimage

AB12614

Persian

ای بنده حق فی الحقیقه آنچه مدح و ستایش زایدالوصف از حضرت موید نمودی محققست

O servant of God! In truth, the abundant praise and glorification that thou hast expressed regarding his honor Mu'ayyad is verily confirmed [3.5s]

INBA85:333

Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12613

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان بلبل گلشنی و مرغ چمنستان حقیقت خوب آهنگی داری مانند نهنگ

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thou art a nightingale of the rose garden and a bird of the meadows of Truth. Thou hast a sweet melody like unto [3.5s]

INBA85:018a

AB12612

Persian

ای بنده رب جنود آن خداوند ودود هر ضعیف را توانا کند و هر فقیریرا توانگر

O servant of the Lord of Hosts! That loving God makes mighty every powerless one and enriches every destitute soul [3.5s]

INBA85:018b

Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Wealth inequality and its moderation

AB12611

mixed

ای واسطه سرور و بشارت قلوب دوستان رحمانی این خدمتی که به ان قائمی فی الحقیقه

O thou who art the means of joy and gladness to the hearts of the friends of the All-Merciful! This service to which thou art devoted is, in truth [3.5s]

BSHI.116-117

Prayer for teaching; Teaching the Cause; call to teach

AB12610

Persian

ای ثابت در عهد و پیمان از سفر امریک و فرنگ به سمت افریک شتافتم و حال در پورت سعید

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! From my journey through America and Europe, I hastened toward Africa, and now I am in Port Said [3.5s]

INBA85:457a

BSHI.095-096

Growth of the Cause; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB12609

Persian

ای ثابت بر میثاق تحریر لطیف مرقوم به اقا سید تقی ملاحظه گردید چون نسیم جنت

O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant! Thy graceful letter addressed to Aqa Siyyid Taqi was perused; like unto the breeze of Paradise [3.5s]

BSHI.095

Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Service to others; to the Cause of God

AB12608

Persian

ای ثابت بر پیمان جناب سروش الحمدلله متوجه الی الله و منجذب به نفحات الله و ثابت

O thou who art firm in the Covenant, Jinab-i-Surush! Praise be to God that thou art turned unto Him, art attracted by His sweet fragrances, and art steadfast [3.5s]

BSHI.070

AB12607

Persian

ای بنده مقرب درگاه کبریا آنچه بجناب آقا سید تقی مرقوم نموده بودی ملاحظه گردید

O thou servant near to the Divine Threshold! That which thou didst address to Jinab-i-Áqá Siyyid Taqí was noted [3.5s]

BSHI.066

Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering

AB12606

Persian

ای بنده جمال حقیقی الان در شهر مالدن امریک به ذکر آن یار مهربان پرداختم شب و روز

O thou servant of the True Beauty! At this moment in the city of Malden, America, I am engaged in the remembrance of that kind friend, day and night [3.5s]

INBA85:442

BSHI.059

Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha

AB12605

Persian

ای بشیرالهی نامه شما رسید از حوادث شیراز تعجب کل حاصل گردید که این چه بدبختی

O Bashir-Ilahi! Thy letter was received, and from the events in Shiraz all were struck with astonishment at such grievous misfortune [3.5s]

BSHI.040

Chastisement and requital; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people

AB12604

Arabic

الهی الهی انت الذی خضعت الاعناق لعظمتک و کبریائک و خشعت الاصوات لهیمنتک

My God, my God! Thou art He before Whose majesty and grandeur all necks have bowed low, and before Whose dominion all voices have been hushed in reverence [3.5s]

BSHI.032a

Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups

AB12603

Persian

ای ورقه مشتعله اگر در کرمان و طهران عمری بسر بردی ولی فی الحقیقه در دیار الهی

O thou enkindled leaf! Though thou hast spent a lifetime in Kirman and Tihran, in truth thou dwellest in the realms of the divine [3.5s]

INBA85:057a

Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant

AB12602

Arabic

یا رب الجنود و مربی الوجود و موجد کل موجود اترامی فی سده رحمانیتک علی التراب

O Lord of Hosts, Educator of existence, and Creator of all beings! I implore Thee, casting myself upon the dust at the threshold of Thy mercy [3.5s]

INBA85:175c

Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Prayer for the departed

AB12601

Persian

ای بندگان حق پدر مهربان در آستان یزدان بیاد شما افتاد و بذکر شما پرداخت

O ye servants of God! Your affectionate father, at the Threshold of the Lord, hath remembered you and engaged in your mention [3.5s]

Ghazi3072.164-165

Spiritual communication; connections of the heart

AB12600

Persian

یا من توجه الی ملکوت التقدیس بال و پری بگشا و بگلشن توحید پرواز کن چشم بصیرت

O thou who hast turned thy face to the Kingdom of holiness! Spread thy wings and soar unto the rose garden of divine oneness with the eye of insight [3.5s]

INBA85:109

Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause

AB12599

mixed

ایها الفرع المجید من السدره المبارکه مراعات بقیه حضرت ورقاء حدیقه ملکوت ابهی

O illustrious offshoot of the blessed tree! Care for the remnant of his holiness Varqá in the garden of the most glorious Kingdom [3.5s]

INBA85:300

Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause

AB12598

Persian

ایها الفرع البدیع من السدره المبارکه بجناب آقا میرزا محمود فروغی نهایت رعایت

O distinguished branch of the Blessed Tree! Show utmost consideration to Jinab-i-Aqa Mirza Mahmud Furughi [3.5s]

INBA85:291

AB12597

Persian

ای شمع محفل عرفان چند روز پیش نوشته نگاشته شد و حال چون مغلول اغلال و سلاسل

O thou candle in the gathering of divine knowledge! Though a letter was written a few days ago, now, as though bound in chains and fetters [3.5s]

BRL_DAK#0917

Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom

AB12596

Persian

مبالغی که تا بحال ارسال گشته چه از طهران و چه از عشق آباد رسید مطمئن باش

Rest assured that all sums hitherto dispatched, whether from Tehran or from 'Ishqabad, have been received [3.5s]

AMIN.108-109

AB12595

Persian

جناب امین آقا میرزا علیمحمد چون سلیل حضرت علی قبل اکبر علیه بهاء الله است

Jinab-i-Amin: As Mirza 'Ali-Muhammad is descended from his honor 'Ali-Qabl-i-Akbar, upon him be the Glory of God [3.5s]

AMIN.093-094

Business; financial; property matters; Personal instructions

AB12594

Persian

ای امین عبدالبهاء نامه‌ها که خواسته بودی مرقوم گردید و ارسال شد از عنایت حصرت احدیت

O trusted one of Abdu'l-Baha! The letters which thou didst request have been written and dispatched through the bounty of His Divine Oneness [3.5s]

AMIN.120-121

AB12593

Persian

ای امین عبدالبهاء عنصر ترابی هیکل وفا جوهر صفا بنده بها در تحت حجاب تراب متواری

O trusted one of 'Abdu'l-Bahá! O thou element of dust, embodiment of faithfulness, essence of purity, and servant of Bahá, who lieth concealed beneath the veil of earth [3.5s]

AMIN.186-187

Business; financial; property matters; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness

AB12592

Persian

ای منجذبه بملکوت الله نامه ات ملاحظه گردید و دختر عزیزت حضور یافت فی الحقیقه

O thou who art attracted to the Kingdom of God! Thy letter has been perused and thy dear daughter has arrived. In reality this daughter

BBBD.615-616

BBBD.617

Being a source of light; guidance

AB12591

O ye two lamps which are kindled with the fire of the Love of God! Your letter was received. Ye should be highly rejoiced and obliged to Mr. Herrigel, Mr. and Mrs. Bosch

BBBD.600

Interpretation of dreams and visions; Praise and encouragement

AB12590

O beloved maidservant of God, Praise be to God, for His grace surrounds you, and through it, you have attained the highest guidance.

BBBD.599

AB12589

Persian

ای مشتعل بنار محبت الله نامه تو رسید الحمد لله سرور روحانی داشتی و فرح ربانی

O thou who art ignited by the fire of divine love! Your letter has arrived. Praise be to God, you feel divine joy and heavenly happiness

BBBD.555

BBBD.556

Nearness and remoteness

AB12588

Persian

ای دو مفتون حقیقت نامه رسید بملکوت وجود پرستش نمودم و آرزوی عون و عنایت

O ye two ones who are enchanted in reality! Letter received. I prayed to the kingdom of existence, and invoked for (God's) assistance

BBBD.546-547

BBBD.547

AB12587

Persian

ای ابن ملکوت دو کارت از شما رسید الحمد لله هر دو دلالت بر خلوص نیت و همت و

O son of the Kingdom! Two cards from thee were received. Praise be to God, both were indicative of sincerity of thought, high mindedness and enthusiasm

BBBD.488

BBBD.489