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"Characteristics and conduct of true believers"
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AB00026 Lawh-i-Mahmud Furughi 2440 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Relationship between government and people; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice
AB00044 1550 Persian Bahá'í Scriptures; Bahá'í World Faith; Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha; Bahá'í Prayers Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Ottoman commissions of investigation; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB00055 1420 mixed Trustworthiness; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB00073 1230 mixed Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Prayers Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Rejection, opposition and persecution
AB00095 1140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
AB00144 930 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude
AB00171 870 mixed Trustworthiness Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Creation of the world; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB00204 810 mixed Bahá'í Scriptures; Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Bahá'í Prayers Avoidance of Covenant-Breakers; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
AB00250 740 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB00293 690 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Constitutional revolution in Iran; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Prayer for governments and rulers; Status of kings; future of monarchy
AB00313 670 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Growth of the Cause; Law of Huququ'llah; Martyrs and martyrdom; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
AB00343 640 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB00384 610 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Non-participation in politics; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Prayer for protection; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
AB00456 580 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for the departed; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB00525 550 Arabic Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
AB00531 540 mixed Prayer and Devotional Life Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB00608 500 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; High station of the true believer
AB00697 470 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB00700 470 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Petitions to authorities; Praise and encouragement
AB00874 420 Arabic Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá; Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment
AB01156 370 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Existence and nonexistence; preexistence; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transcending the material condition; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB01181 360 Persian Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for forgiveness; Rejection, opposition and persecution
AB01230 350 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Role and station of women; Servitude; submission to God; repentance
AB01271 350 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Cycles in the physical and spiritual worlds; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God
AB01301 340 Persian Trustworthiness Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Conduct in finance and business; Fairmindedness; personal justice [insaf]; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB01352 340 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Work as worship
AB01429 330 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Entry by troops; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB01435 330 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Suffering and imprisonment
AB01573 310 Persian Fire and Light Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Rejection, opposition and persecution
AB01637 310 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB01677 300 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB01734 300 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Goodly deeds; actions; Mystical themes; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; The power of words; of speech; Wisdom [hikmat]
AB01893 280 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Devotion; sacrifice; consecration in teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement
AB01933 280 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Christ; Christianity; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB01957 280 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Differences in human capacity; Equality of men and women; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB01985 280 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Mystical themes; Teaching one's self first in teaching the Cause; Words vs deeds
AB02078 270 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
AB02103 270 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love
AB02135 270 Persian Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Spiritualization of humanity in the future; a new race of men; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Universal peace; world unity
AB02136 270 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB02195 260 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB02241 260 Persian Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB02338 250 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Noah
AB02392 250 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB02427 250 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster
AB02435 250 mixed Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Music and singing; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
AB02717 230 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB02784 230 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB02872 220 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
AB02925 220 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wisdom [hikmat]
AB03069 220 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consultation; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB03135 210 Persian Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters
AB03156 210 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB03178 210 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB03301 210 Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of imagination; thought; right intention
AB03353 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB03354 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Humor; jokes; Martyrs and martyrdom
AB03387 200 Persian Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB03406 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB03414 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement
AB03426 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Permission for visit; pilgrimage; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB03427 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consultation; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB03583 200 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Fulfillment of true potential; Praise and encouragement; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB03624 190 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love of God; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
AB03625 190 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB03627 190 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Importance of prayer; Obedience to and respect for government authority
AB03761 190 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
AB03842 190 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB03902 180 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB03922 180 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB03952 180 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
AB03968 180 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Praise and encouragement
AB03985 180 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Connection between material and spiritual worlds; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart
AB04101 180 Persian Attaining good pleasure of God; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Importance of prayer; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB04124 180 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude; The power of example
AB04128 180 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Parents and children; youth; families; Praise and encouragement
AB04145 180 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB04168 180 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love of God; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB04200 180 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB04259 170 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Education of children; moral education; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB04270 170 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB04312 170 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement
AB04324 170 Persian Trustworthiness Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Personal instructions; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world
AB04394 170 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
AB04470 170 Persian Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Manifestation of God as sun; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Words vs deeds
AB04487 170 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Shrines and Holy places
AB04509 170 Persian Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB04597 170 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for women; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
AB04617 160 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for forgiveness
AB04641 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Role and station of women; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB04643 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB04731 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha
AB04755 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Praise and encouragement
AB04761 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB04796 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humor; jokes; Personal instructions; Servitude; submission to God; repentance
AB04847 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]
AB04893 160 Persian Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
AB04894 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement
AB04913 160 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB04939 160 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement
AB05046 150 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of the true believer; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB05050 150 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]
AB05216 150 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences
AB05273 150 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance
AB05371 150 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB05378 150 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB05387 150 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB05546 140 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause
AB05560 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB05578 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB05708 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB05713 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB05877 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Praise and encouragement
AB05957 140 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
AB05958 140 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition
AB06050 130 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Praise and encouragement
AB06060 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastity and purity; Role and station of women
AB06077 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB06111 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Love of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB06113 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause
AB06140 240 Persian Trustworthiness Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Conduct in finance and business; Exhortations and counsels; Past, present and future of Iran; Relationship between government and people
AB06169 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB06195 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
AB06224 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Praise and encouragement; Recompense; reward for belief; right action; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
AB06242 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB06245 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Development of capacity and readiness
AB06257 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration
AB06360 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Praise and encouragement
AB06377 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Material and spiritual existence; two books; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; The Kingdom of God [Malakut]
AB06395 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Role and station of women; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB06448 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Shrines and Holy places
AB06586 120 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Exhortations and counsels; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; The power of words; of speech
AB06605 350 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Exhortations and counsels; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Rejection, opposition and persecution
AB06642 120 mixed Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Methods of teaching the Cause; Praise and encouragement
AB06688 120 Persian Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB06973 120 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB07000 120 Persian Business; financial; property matters; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB07009 120 Persian Trustworthiness Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Excellence; distinction; Past, present and future of Iran; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB07012 120 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause
AB07157 110 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for the departed
AB07205 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Love of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB07271 110 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Servitude; submission to God; repentance
AB07315 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Evolution; human evolution; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB07369 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Praise and encouragement
AB07389 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Nearness and remoteness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB07411 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB07426 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Knowledge; recognition of God; Love of God; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Thankfulness; gratitude
AB07443 110 Persian Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Imagery in the Qur'an; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light
AB07474 110 Persian Trustworthiness Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB07527 110 Persian Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for specific individuals; groups
AB07670 110 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB07717 110 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB07816 110 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness
AB07846 100 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education
AB07869 100 mixed Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers
AB07882 100 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Role and station of women
AB07968 100 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Suffering and imprisonment; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB08134 100 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB08207 100 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers
AB08300 100 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Naming of children; of individuals
AB08393 100 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB08688 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB08773 90 mixed Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB08803 90 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Defending the Faith; protecting the Cause; apologetics; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB08822 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of the true believer; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB08829 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement
AB08836 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB08881 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB08907 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love as fire; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Spirit of faith [ruh-i-'iman]; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB08963 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Praise and encouragement
AB08966 90 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB09066 90 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB09085 90 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness
AB09107 90 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant
AB09110 90 Bahá'í Scriptures Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09149 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Spiritual springtime; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
AB09155 80 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09225 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Praise and encouragement; Thankfulness; gratitude
AB09269 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09378 80 Persian Business; financial; property matters; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Conduct in finance and business; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness
AB09399 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09447 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers
AB09453 80 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Love of God; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09464 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education
AB09532 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world
AB09561 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Unity; oneness of humanity
AB09571 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09683 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant
AB09696 80 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB09820 70 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB09896 70 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB10244 70 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts
AB10261 70 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Presence of; reunion with God; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
AB10287 70 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Soul; spirit after death; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB10292 70 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Thankfulness; gratitude
AB10391 60 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB10465 60 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB10527 60 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Servitude; submission to God; repentance
AB10556 60 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prayer for married couples; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB10600 290 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB10691 60 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Excellence; distinction; Power of prayer; Thankfulness; gratitude
AB10789 60 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance
AB10838 50 Persian Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers
AB10877 50 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB10990 50 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]; Law of Huququ'llah; Power of the Manifestation of God; Shrines and Holy places
AB11098 50 Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB11283 40 Bahá'í Scriptures Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB11299 40 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB11431 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
AB11580 10 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers
AB11651 340 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wisdom [hikmat]
AB11754 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The soul as soil; cultivation of the soul
AB11822 300 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
AB11854 220 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB11896 160 Persian Being a source of light; guidance; Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Servitude; submission to God; repentance
AB11908 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Petitions to authorities; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Shrines and Holy places
AB11913 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love of God; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB12025 250 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
AB12066 90 mixed Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB12103 100 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB12189 280 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
AB12328 170 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
AB12329 170 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Thankfulness; gratitude
AB12363 160 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Personal instructions; Service to others; to the Cause of God
AB12418 140 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Predictions and prophecies
AB12709 60 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement
ABU0082 Public address given on 1912-07-31 1350 Persian 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
ABU0134 Words to Ali Kuli Khan spoken in June 1906 1080 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
ABU0238 Reaction to pilgrims prostrating at 'Abdu'l-Baha's feet, spoken on 1914-02-17 850 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
ABU0289 Words spoken on 1914-06-06 in Tiberias 750 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
ABU0350 Lecture Given at a Studio in Paris: Words to Baha'is of Paris, 1911-11-27 670 Persian Paris Talks 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
ABU0389 Words spoken en route in carriage in Haifa, 1915-02-07 630 Persian 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
ABU0407 Words to Thornton Chase spoken around 1900 610 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
ABU0427 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-20 600 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Growth of the Cause
ABU0485 Words spoken on 1914-02-17 550 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
ABU0533 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12 510 Persian 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
ABU0548 Words spoken ca. Feb. 1920 500 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Critique of Western values; culture; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; War and peace; Words vs deeds
ABU0581 Words to the friends, spoken around 1909-02-20 480 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
ABU0596 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-12-02 470 Persian Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary 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
ABU0653 The Duty of Kindness and Sympathy towards Strangers and Foreigners: Words spoken on 1911-10-16 in Paris 450 Paris Talks Paris Talks (book) 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
ABU0660 Good Ideas Must Be Carried into Action: Words spoken on 1911-11-08 in Paris 440 Persian Paris Talks 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
ABU0665 The Perfect Human Sentiments and Virtues: Words spoken on 1911-11-23 in Paris 440 Persian Paris Talks 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
ABU0669 Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909 440 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Harmony of science and religion; Importance of community building; Service to others; to the Cause of God
ABU0674 Words spoken on 1914-06-29 in Haifa 430 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
ABU0708 Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909 410 Persian 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
ABU0714 Words to Wilson, Engelhorn, Stewart, Brittingham, spoken around 1909-10-23 410 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
ABU0717 Words to Fugeta et al, spoken on 1920-01-12 410 Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness
ABU0727 Words to Mirza Lotfullah, spoken on 1914-01-23 410 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
ABU0750 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-10-21 400 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
ABU0777 Words to Ali Kuli Khan and Florence Khan spoken in June 1906 380 Banishment to; life in Adrianople; Banishment to; life in Constantinople; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Rebellion and misdeeds of Mirza Yahya; the Azalis; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
ABU0802 Words to some students, spoken on 1914-10-12 370 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of learning
ABU0803 Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909 370 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Critique of Western values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity
ABU0804 Words to the Eastern pilgrims, spoken on 1913-06-28 370 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Holy Days and the Baha'i calendar; Law of pilgrimage; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Shrines and Holy places; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
ABU0820 Words spoken on 1912-10-24 in San Francisco 370 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education and the development of capacity; Human soul as mirror; divine light, attributes within; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Unity; oneness of humanity
ABU0879 Words spoken ca. 1915 340 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual communication; connections of the heart; The power of words; of speech
ABU0935 330 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Words vs deeds
ABU0956 Words spoken at Rue St. Didier 30 in Paris, 1913-02-24 320 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Goodly deeds; actions; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world
ABU0959 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-14 320 Banishment to; life in 'Akka; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance
ABU1013 Words compiled by Isabella Brittingham, spoken in 1903 310 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Lists; enumerations of Baha'i principles; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wisdom [hikmat]
ABU1082 Words spoken on 1911-02-04 290 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
ABU1083 Words spoken on 1914-02-08 290 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
ABU1105 Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London 290 Abdu'l-Bahá in London Alcohol and drugs; tobacco; opium; Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Empty learning; false spirituality; Oneness; unity of religion; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion
ABU1168 Words spoken ca. 1904 270 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Generosity [kirama]; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God
ABU1182 Words to Will and Wendell Dodge, spoken on 1901-12-03 270 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Christ; Christianity; Judas; Mission of the Manifestation of God in the world; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; Second birth
ABU1209 Words to Mr Remey and Mr Latimer, spoken on 1914-10-15 260 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha
ABU1218 Words spoken on 1914-10-12 in Haifa 260 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Growth of the Cause; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; War and peace
ABU1225 Words spoken ca. 1900 260 Bahá'í Scriptures Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Second birth; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause
ABU1253 Words spoken on 1915-05-24 250 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Eulogies; reminiscences; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
ABU1276 Words to family and friends, spoken on 1920-11-25 250 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Confirmations and rewards in teaching the Cause; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of prayer; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The concourse on high
ABU1404 Words to Latimer, Remey and students, spoken on 1914-10-15 230 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Conduct in finance and business; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
ABU1405 Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-05-23 230 Attaining good pleasure of God; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others
ABU1408 Words to Mirza Ali Akbar 230 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exhortations and counsels; High station of teachers of the Cause; Methods of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
ABU1535 Words to H.E.H et al, spoken on 1913-11-01 200 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Many are called but few are chosen; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
ABU1639 Words to departing pilgrims, spoken on 1914-04-28 190 Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; War and peace
ABU1659 Words spoken on 1915-10-22 in Bahji 180 Persian Buddhism and Hinduism; religions of the East; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Contention and conflict; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Thankfulness; gratitude; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness
ABU1667 Words spoken on 1915-07-21 in Haifa 180 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Idle fancies; lust and passion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Status of material wealth; wealth and poverty; Words vs deeds
ABU1717 Words to Eric Julihn, spoken on 1913-01-22 180 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
ABU1771 Words to departing pilgrims, spoken on 1914-01-20 170 Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consolation and comfort; Praise and encouragement; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Unity in diversity
ABU1799 Words to Ahmad Sohrab, spoken on 1917-01-17 170 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Power of prayer; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
ABU1856 Words to Charles and Mariam Haney spoken in Feb. 1909 160 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Loving one's enemies; returning hatred with love; Martyrs and martyrdom; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
ABU1895 Words to Helen Goodall and Ella Cooper spoken in Jan. 1908 160 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Free will and predestination; fate; Kindness to and rights of animals; 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
ABU1910 Words to Ali-Kuli Khan spoken in 1900 160 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Imam 'Ali; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Words vs deeds
ABU1974 Words spoken on 1913-05-16 in Paris 140 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Human reality created in the image of God; Service to others; to the Cause of God
ABU2040 Words to departing pilgrims, spoken on 1914-06-09 130 Apostles; early disciples of Christ; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
ABU2069 Words spoken ca. 1904 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities
ABU2077 Words to Alma Knobloch, spoken on 1908-11-07 130 Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Exhortations and counsels; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
ABU2098 Words spoken on 1913-07-06 in Port Said 130 Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Purpose of religion in the world (personal and social); Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal education
ABU2179 Words spoken on 1914-06-01 in Tiberias 120 Bringing forth results; fruit; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
ABU2187 Words spoken ca. 1900 120 Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Fellowship with the wayward and ungodly; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness
ABU2318 Words spoken on 1913-07-01 in Port Said 100 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Martyrs and martyrdom; Past, present and future of Iran
ABU2326 Words to a Christian minister, spoken on 1914-06-09 100 Bahá'í Scriptures Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Quotation from or interpretation of the Bible
ABU2348 Words spoken on 1913-08-14 in Ramleh 100 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others
ABU2349 Words to the friends, spoken on 1915-05-02 100 Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; The state of enkindlement in teaching; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
ABU2394 Words spoken at Pleiades Sylvan Bower, Alhammeh near Tiberias, 1914-05-07 ca. 100 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Kindness to and rights of animals; Stories; anecdotes
ABU2404 Words spoken on 1911-11-06 in Paris 100 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Humility; meekness; lowliness
ABU2407 Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-10 100 Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Selfishness; self-love; egotism; self-indulgence
ABU2569 Words to some students, spoken on 1915-06-29 80 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Non-participation in politics
ABU2599 Words to Stanwood Cobb, spoken on 1913-03-28 80 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge; Priestcraft; Spirit and form in the administration
ABU2721 Words spoken on 1915-08-14 in Haifa 70 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Martyrs and martyrdom; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
ABU2761 Words spoken on 1913-05-19 in Paris 70 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Wisdom [hikmat]
ABU2793 Words to the friends, spoken around 1912-05-03 70 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity
ABU2799 Words spoken in Jun. 1906 70 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Growth of the Cause; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Words vs deeds
ABU2825 Words to Mrs Hearst, spoken on 1912-10-16 60 Persian Mahmúd's Diary Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greed; envy; covetousness; attachment to the world; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Non-participation in politics
ABU2834 Words to two new Baha’ís, spoken on 1913-05-07 60 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; High station of teachers of the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
ABU2848 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-20 60 Persian Mahmúd's Diary Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Words vs deeds
ABU2934 Words spoken on 1913-10-02 in Ramleh 60 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Review of publications; Wealth inequality and its moderation
ABU2939 Words to some friends, spoken on 1914-12-19 60 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Effort; striving
ABU3033 Words spoken in Sep. 1911 in London 50 Abdu'l-Bahá in London Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Unity; oneness of humanity; Words vs deeds
ABU3105 Words spoken on 1914-01-24 50 Assistance to the poor and lowly; the orphan; the sick; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all
ABU3136 Words to the Baha'is, spoken on 1912-09-11 40 Persian Mahmúd's Diary Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light
ABU3227 Words spoken on 1910-02-19 40 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Idle talk; backbiting; speaking ill of others
ABU3277 Words spoken on board the SS Baron Call at sea, 1913-12-03 30 Attaining the life of the spirit; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others
ABU3329 Words spoken on 1914-10-17 in Haifa 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Conduct in finance and business; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness
ABU3333 Words spoken on 1914-02-24 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; The power of example; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
ABU3383 Words spoken at Pleiades Sylvan Bower, Alhammeh near Tiberias, 1914-05-10 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Compassion; kindness; Consolation and comfort; Saddening another soul; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
ABU3402 Words spoken at Baltimore Hotel in Paris, 1913-05-08 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Words vs deeds
ABU3411 Words spoken on 1913-11-17 in Port Said 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance; Service to others; to the Cause of God
ABU3459 Words to Siyyid Asadu'llah Qumi, spoken on 1912-03-26 20 Persian Mahmúd's Diary Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Pride; vanity; laying claim to inner knowledge
ABU3467 Words spoken on board the SS Celtic at sea, 1912-12-05 20 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Radiant countenance; bearing the divine fragrance
ABU3501 Words recorded by Miss Boylan spoken around 1911-08-25 20 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Race unity; racial issues; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
ABU3506 Words spoken ca. 1913, from Mahmud's diary 20 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Goodly deeds; actions; Words vs deeds
ABU3523 Words to Stanwood Cobb in Jan. 1908 20 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance
ABU3545 Words spoken on 1913-08-05 in Ramleh 20 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God
ABU3601 Words to Julia Grundy spoken around Jan. 1905 10 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
ABU3745 Words spoken on 1913-04-25 in Stuttgart 30 Persian Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Words vs deeds
BB00004 Kitab-i-Jaza' (Book of the Reckoning) >100000 Arabic Selections from the Writings of the Báb; Bahá'í Prayers Absolute freedom; independence of God; Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Angels; Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Cleanliness and refinement; Collection; ordering of the Sacred Writings; Continual renewal of creation; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Creation of the world; Day of Resurrection; Judgement; Declaration; advent of the Bab; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Divine unity [tawhid] and degrees of unity; Duration of the Baha'i cycle; future divine revelations; Eternality vs. origination; creation from nothingness; Events in the life and ministry of the Bab; Exhortations and counsels; False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Family of Muhammad; early figures in Islam; Fire and light; fire and water; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Free will and predestination; fate; God's oneness [ahadiyyih and wahidiyyih]; God as immanent vs. transcendent reality; Greatest Name; Law of repetition; recitation of the Greatest Name; Heaven and paradise; heaven and hell; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; He Whom God Shall Make Manifest; the Bab and Baha'u'llah; Imam 'Ali; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Knowledge; recognition of God; Knowledge of self; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Letters of the Living; Life and death; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Limits of the intellect; Love of God; Martyrs and martyrdom; Meanings of letters and numbers; jafr (gematria); Modes; manner; speed; size of divine revelation; Muhammad; Islam; Mysteries and their discovery; the mystical vision; Outward and inward meanings; Pairs in creation; male and female; B and E; agent and patient; Personal instructions; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Power of prayer; Power of the Manifestation of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for parents; Prayer for praise and gratitude; Prayer for protection; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for the spiritual progress of others; Predictions and prophecies; Preservation; transcription of the Sacred Writings; Primordial Covenant; the day of alast; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Prophecy and fulfillment; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Purpose; goal of creation; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; Return of the Manifestations of God; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Soul; spirit after death; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Superiority; incomparability of the Word of God; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Symbolism of color and light; Thankfulness; gratitude; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; The first and the last; the seen and the hidden; The golden rule; regard for one's neighbor; doing unto others; The Imamate; the Caliphate; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer; The Twelfth Imam; the Qa'im; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times; Two aspects of the human soul; the higher and lower natures; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God; Unity in diversity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Word of God and human limitations; Word of God the cause of creation
BBU0001 Farewell address to the Letters of the Living 750 Persian Authenticity of The Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living; Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living, The Báb, Speech to the Letters of the Living Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Praise and encouragement; Predictions and prophecies; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
BH00317 2040 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Contention and conflict; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Rejection of Muhammad; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH00353 1870 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for nearness to God; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment
BH00438 1620 Persian Prayers and Meditations; Bahá'í Prayers Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; False claims to divine revelation or spiritual stations; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment
BH00543 1360 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Humility; meekness; lowliness; Limits of the intellect; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transcendence; unknowability of God; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wisdom [hikmat]
BH00547 1360 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Covenant-breaking and Covenant-breakers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat]; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Prayer for steadfastness; obedience; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH00572 1310 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH00600 1270 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of prayer; Power of the Manifestation of God; Praise and encouragement; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH00609 1250 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Martyrs and martyrdom; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Prayer for protection; Rejection, opposition and persecution
BH00625 1220 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
BH00684 1130 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Martyrs and martyrdom; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Proclamation to the people of the world; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The power of words; of speech
BH00721 1080 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Muhammad; Islam; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Rejection by the people of the Bayan; Unchastity and adultery
BH00739 Lawh-i-Sahab (Tablet of the Cloud) 1060 Arabic Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh; Tablet of the Clouds (Lawḥ-i-Saḥáb), The Lawh-i-Sahab (Tablet of the Clouds) Proclamatory tablet mentioning Bahá’u’lláh’s recent summons to Náṣiru’d-Dín Sháh and Napoleon III, extolling the prophetic significance of the Holy Land and His banishment there, and exhorting His followers to proclaim His message with wisdom, deeds, and upright conduct, describing them as those who would pass through a valley of pure gold ‘aloof as a cloud’. Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Predictions and prophecies; Proclamation to kings; rulers; prominent individuals; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The power of words; of speech; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
BH00792 1010 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Firmness in the Covenant; Prayer for firmness in the Covenant; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
BH00840 980 Arabic Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH00956 860 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Prayer for forgiveness; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
BH00997 830 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH01003 830 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Power of prayer; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; Wisdom [hikmat]; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness
BH01005 830 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Wisdom [hikmat]
BH01017 820 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Unity; oneness of humanity
BH01056 790 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Personal instructions; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement
BH01462 590 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Goodly deeds; actions; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Thankfulness; gratitude; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BH01473 590 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Eulogies; reminiscences; Goodly deeds; actions; Praise and encouragement; Unity; oneness of humanity
BH02015 440 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Outward and inward meanings; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH02038 430 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Power of the Manifestation of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Words vs deeds
BH02104 420 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation
BH02180 410 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Power of prayer; Suffering and imprisonment; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
BH02503 360 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Fairmindedness; personal justice [insaf]; Justice and wrath of God; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BH02813 320 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; The power of words; of speech
BH02815 320 mixed Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Unity; oneness of humanity
BH03127 290 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Obedience to; authority of the Manifestations of God; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH03155 290 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastity and purity; Hands of the Cause; Sacrifice of self; mystery of sacrifice; Spiritual emotions and susceptibilities; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH03329 270 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; The power of words; of speech; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH03375 270 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Power; greatness; centrality of the Covenant; Suffering and imprisonment; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH04093 230 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Thankfulness; gratitude; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
BH04198 220 mixed Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH04428 210 Arabic Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH04605 210 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Words vs deeds
BH04864 200 mixed Trustworthiness; Huqúqu'lláh; Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh Acquiescence and resignation; contentment; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Law of Huququ'llah; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Worldliness vs. other-worldliness
BH05339 180 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Education of children; moral education; Rendering assistance to God; victory [nusrat]; The power of words; of speech; Words vs deeds
BH05410 180 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Prayer for teaching
BH05527 180 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups
BH05551 180 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Servitude; submission to God; repentance; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment
BH05598 180 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
BH05895 170 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Praise and encouragement
BH05917 170 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH05928 170 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Knowledge; recognition of God; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BH06011 170 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Crimson Ark; the Ark of God; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement
BH06039 160 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Living waters; water of life; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
BH06167 160 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Presence of; reunion with God
BH06491 150 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Modes; manner; speed; size of divine revelation; The power of words; of speech
BH06572 150 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Justice and wrath of God; Power of faith; power of the spirit; Praise and encouragement; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH06730 150 Arabic Being a source of light; guidance; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
BH06929 140 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Prophecy and fulfillment; Service to others; to the Cause of God; The concourse on high
BH07492 130 Arabic Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Knowledge; recognition of God; Praise and encouragement
BH07520 130 Arabic Belief and denial; Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Station of the Manifestation of God; Twofold; threefold station of the Manifestation of God
BH07836 130 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; Words vs deeds
BH07886 130 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love of God; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
BH08166 120 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Rejection, opposition and persecution
BH08213 120 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Exhortations and counsels; Praise and encouragement; Prayers (general or uncategorized); Rejection, opposition and persecution; Suffering and imprisonment; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
BH08220 120 Arabic Blind imitation [taqlid]; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God
BH08492 120 mixed Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH08573 120 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world; Trust and reliance in God; turning to Him at all times
BH09191 100 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Living waters; water of life; Manifestation of God as tree of life; sadratu'l-muntaha; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BH09808 90 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Love, unity, and fellowship among the friends; in the Cause; Unity; oneness of humanity
BH09972 90 Persian Call to action; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Exhortations and counsels; Study; deepening; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BH10511 80 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Love as fundamental; spiritual foundations of religion; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Unity; oneness of humanity
BH10656 70 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastisement and requital; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Praise and encouragement
BH11368 40 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions; Growth of the Cause; Service to others; to the Cause of God; Wisdom [hikmat]
BH11501 20 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Praise and encouragement; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
BH11522 20 Persian Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Chastity and purity; Idle fancies; lust and passion
BH11527 20 Arabic Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Courtesy; culture [adab]; Generosity [kirama]; Honesty; truthfulness; trustworthiness; Love of God; Piety; righteousness; fear of God [taqwa]; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BH11643 180 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
BH11704 680 mixed Business; financial; property matters; Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Personal instructions; Praise and encouragement; Prayer for specific individuals; groups; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
BH11717 490 mixed Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Manifestation of God as educator; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
BHU0021 140 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions
BHU0058 30 Characteristics and conduct of true believers; Goodly deeds; actions; The power of example; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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