In the world of
existence the animal is a captive of nature. Its actions are according to the
exigencies and requirements of nature. It has no consideration or consciousness
of good and evil. It simply follows its natural instinct and inclination. The
Prophets of God have come to show man the way of righteousness in order that he
may not follow his own natural impulse but govern his action by the light of
Their precept and example. According to Their teachings he should do that which
is found to be praiseworthy by the standard of reason and judgment of
intellect, even though it be opposed to his natural human inclination; and he
should not do that which is found to be unworthy by that same standard, even
though it be in the direction of his natural impulse and desire. Therefore, man
must follow and manifest the attributes of the Merciful.Dec 31, 2017
To “follow and manifest the attributes of the Merciful”
In the world of
existence the animal is a captive of nature. Its actions are according to the
exigencies and requirements of nature. It has no consideration or consciousness
of good and evil. It simply follows its natural instinct and inclination. The
Prophets of God have come to show man the way of righteousness in order that he
may not follow his own natural impulse but govern his action by the light of
Their precept and example. According to Their teachings he should do that which
is found to be praiseworthy by the standard of reason and judgment of
intellect, even though it be opposed to his natural human inclination; and he
should not do that which is found to be unworthy by that same standard, even
though it be in the direction of his natural impulse and desire. Therefore, man
must follow and manifest the attributes of the Merciful.
Dec 30, 2017
“The most acceptable prayer”
The most acceptable prayer is the one offered with the
utmost spirituality and radiance; its prolongation hath not been and is not
beloved by God. The more detached and the purer the prayer, the more acceptable
is it in the presence of God.
- The Báb (‘Selections from the Writings of the
Báb’)
Dec 29, 2017
Baha’u’llah’s call to the “Rulers of America and the Presidents of the Republics therein”
Hearken ye, O Rulers of America and the Presidents of the
Republics therein, unto that which the Dove is warbling on the Branch of
Eternity: “There is none other God but Me, the Ever-Abiding, the Forgiving, the
All-Bountiful.” Adorn ye the temple of dominion with the ornament of justice
and of the fear of God, and its head with the crown of the remembrance of your
Lord, the Creator of the heavens. Thus counselleth you He Who is the Dayspring
of Names, as bidden by Him Who is the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.
- Baha’u’llah (‘The Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
Dec 28, 2017
To what heights will humanity advance
The heights which, through the most gracious favour of God,
mortal man can attain in this Day are as yet unrevealed to his sight. The world
of being hath never had, nor doth it yet possess, the capacity for such a
revelation. The day, however, is approaching when the potentialities of so
great a favour will, by virtue of His behest, be manifested unto men.
- Baha'u'llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah’)
Dec 27, 2017
Recordings of 'Abdu'l-Baha's Voice
…great care must be exercised… in the use of the record of
'Abdu'l-Baha's voice. The Guardian, when referring to this record, requested
the friends "to exercise restraint and caution." "In my
view," he added, "it should be used only on special occasions and be
listened to with the utmost reverence. The dignity of the Cause, I am sure,
would suffer from too wide and indiscriminate use of one of the most precious
relics of our departed Master."
…We are confident that all the friends will strictly observe
the Guardian's exhortation and will not overstep the bounds of courtesy and
moderation in the use of a precious relic so lovingly left to us by the Centre
of God's Covenant.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message to all
National Spiritual Assemblies dated 23 February 1971: ‘Messages from the
Universal House of Justice 1963-1986’)
Dec 26, 2017
Chairperson of a Spiritual Assembly
…the members of the assembly should unitedly elect a
chairman and lay down guide-lines and by-laws for their meetings and
discussions. The chairman should have charge of such rules and regulations and
protect and enforce them; the other members should be submissive, and refrain
from conversing on superfluous and extraneous matters. They must, when coming
together, turn their faces to the Kingdom on high and ask aid from the Realm of
Glory.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Selections fom the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
Dec 25, 2017
Baha’i House of Worship in Chicago “marks the inception of the Kingdom of God on earth.”
“A most wonderful and thrilling motion will appear in the
world of existence,” are ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s own words, predicting the release of
spiritual forces that must accompany the completion of this most hallowed House
of Worship [Baha’i House of Worship in Chicago]. “From that point of light,”
He, further glorifying that edifice, has written, “the spirit of teaching ...
will permeate to all parts of the world.” And again: “Out of this
Mashriqu’l-Adhkár, without doubt, thousands of Mashriqu’l-Adhkárs will be
born.” “It marks the inception of the Kingdom of God on earth.”
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated April 11, 1949;
‘Citadel of Faith’)
Dec 24, 2017
The institution of the Hands of the Cause – “an auxiliary institution of the Guardianship”
... The institution of the Hands of the Cause of God was
brought into existence in the time of Bahá'u'lláh and when the Administrative
Order was proclaimed and formally established by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in His Will, it
became an auxiliary institution of the Guardianship. The Auxiliary Boards, in
their turn, were brought into being by Shoghi Effendi as an auxiliary
institution of the Hands of the Cause.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter to the Continental Boards of Counsellors and National Spiritual Assemblies,
April 24, 1972; ‘Messages from The Universal House of Justice, 1968-1973’;
Compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)
Dec 23, 2017
The “primary purpose underlying the whole of creation”
Having created the world and all that liveth and moveth
therein, He, [God] through the direct operation of His unconstrained and
sovereign Will, chose to confer upon man the unique distinction and capacity to
know Him and to love Him - a capacity that must needs be regarded as the
generating impulse and the primary purpose underlying the whole of creation...
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
Dec 22, 2017
The “life of the spirit”
Wert thou to attain to but a dewdrop of the crystal waters
of divine knowledge, thou wouldst readily realize that true life is not the
life of the flesh but the life of the spirit. For the life of the flesh is
common to both men and animals, whereas the life of the spirit is possessed
only by the pure in heart who have quaffed from the ocean of faith and partaken
of the fruit of certitude. This life knoweth no death, and this existence is
crowned by immortality. Even as it hath been said: “He who is a true believer
liveth both in this world and in the world to come.”
- Baha’u’llah (‘The Kitab-i-Iqan’)
Dec 21, 2017
When and how does the human soul come into being?
... the Bahá'í Writings affirm that the human soul comes
into being at the time of conception. However, they do not clearly define the
exact biological moment and nature of the event described as conception and
this may, indeed, be a question that is insoluble by human thought or
investigation, since it relates to mysteries of the spiritual world and the
nature of the soul itself.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 6 February 1997, written on
behalf of the Universal House of Justice to a National Spiritual Assembly; Included
in a compilation by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice
entitled: ‘Reproduction and other Biological Subjects’)
Dec 20, 2017
The plight of humanity & our response
Humanity is beaten almost to its knees, bewildered and
shepherdless, hungry for the bread of life. This is our day of service; we have
that heavenly food to offer. The peoples are disillusioned with deficient
political theories, social systems and orders; they crave, knowingly or
unknowingly, the love of God and reunion with Him. Our response to this growing
challenge must be a mighty upsurge of effective teaching, imparting the divine
fire which Baha'u'llah has kindled in our hearts until a conflagration arising
from millions of souls on fire with His love shall at last testify that the Day
for which the Chief Luminaries of our Faith so ardently prayed has at last
dawned.
- The Universal House of Justice (Ridvan 1982)
Dec 19, 2017
Youth
Blessed is he who in the prime of his youth and the heyday
of his life will arise to serve the Cause of the Lord of the beginning and of
the end, and adorn his heart with His love. The manifestation of such a grace
is greater than the creation of the heavens and of the earth. Blessed are the
steadfast and well is it with those who are firm.
- Baha’u’llah (From a Tablet,
quoted by the Universal House of Justice in Ridvan 1982 message)
Dec 18, 2017
“Essential virtues” that the American Baha’is are called upon to “increasingly exemplify”
…men and women who, as time goes by, will increasingly
exemplify those essential virtues, of self-renunciation, of moral rectitude, of
chastity, of undiscriminating fellowship, of holy discipline, and of spiritual
insight that will fit them for the preponderating share they will have in
calling into being that World Order and that World Civilization of which their
country, no less than the entire human race, stands in desperate need."
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 25 December 1938, published as ‘The Advent
of Divine Justice’)
Dec 17, 2017
The Continent of America
…the continent of America is, in the eyes of the one true
God, the land wherein the splendors of His light shall be revealed, where the
mysteries of His Faith shall be unveiled, where the righteous will abide and
the free assemble. Therefore, every section thereof is blessed…
- ‘Abdu'l-Baha (‘Tablets of the Divine Plan’)
Dec 16, 2017
“Just as there are laws governing our physical lives… there are laws governing our spiritual lives.”
Just as there are laws governing our physical lives,
requiring that we must supply our bodies with certain foods, maintain them
within a certain range of temperatures, and so forth, if we wish to avoid
physical disabilities, so also there are laws governing our spiritual lives.
These laws are revealed to mankind in each age by the Manifestation of God, and
obedience to them is of vital importance if each human being, and mankind in
general, is to develop properly and harmoniously. Moreover, these various
aspects are interdependent. If an individual violates the spiritual laws for
his own development he will cause injury not only to himself but to the society
in which he lives. Similarly, the condition of society has a direct effect on
the individuals who must live within it.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter of the Universal House
of Justice to an individual believer; excerpts to all National Spiritual
Assemblies, February, 1973: Messages from the Universal House of Justice,
1968-1973’; Compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)
Dec 15, 2017
Huqúqu'lláh – The Right of God
This Law [Huqúqu'lláh] of the Aqdas stipulates that nineteen
per cent of one's capital is payable as Huqúqu'lláh when such capital has
reached an amount of at least "nineteen mithqáls in gold".... In
determining the amount a believer should pay, he should first deduct any debts and
expenses he may have, and pay nineteen per cent of the remainder of his capital
if it is equal to at least nineteen mithqáls of gold.
- The Universal House of
Justice (From a letter dated 21 January 1973; The Compilation of Compilations,
vol. I, Huququ’llah)
Dec 14, 2017
The soul “has its own individuality”
…the soul, even as the body, has its own individuality.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, November 3, 1911, Paris; ‘Paris Talks’)
Dec 13, 2017
Human spirit finds “eternal life” in the breath of the Holy Spirit
This spirit is one of the divine bounties, a manifestation
of the Sun of Truth; but if the human spirit receives the breath of the Holy
Spirit, then it is a pure spirit. The breath of the Holy Spirit is the divine
teaching; in it the spirit finds eternal life. It is the heavenly light and
illumines the human world by the divine qualities. Hence we must endeavour to
act according to the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk at Alliance Spiritualiste of
Paris, 9 November 1911; Star of the West, vol. 2, no. 17, January 19, 1912)
Dec 12, 2017
Baha’u’llah’s stupendous Revelation
He Whom Bahá’u’lláh has acclaimed in the Kitáb-i-Íqán as
that promised Qá’im Who has manifested no less than twenty-five out of the
twenty-seven letters which all the Prophets were destined to reveal—so great a
Revealer has Himself testified to the préeminence of that superior Revelation
that was soon to supersede His own.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated February 8, 1934; ‘The
Dispensation of Baha’u’llah’)
Dec 11, 2017
The “time of testing”
As lawlessness spreads in the world, as governments rise and
fall, as rival groups and feuding peoples struggle, each for its own advantage,
the plight of the oppressed and the deprived wrings the heart of every true
Bahá'í, tempting him to cry out in protest or to arise in wrath at the
perpetrators of injustice. For this is a time of testing which calls to mind
Bahá'u'lláh's words, "O concourse of the heedless! I swear by God! The
promised day is come, the day when tormenting trials will have surged above
your heads, and beneath your feet, saying: 'Taste ye what your hands have
wrought!'"
- The Universal House of Justice
(Naw-Ruz, 1979, ‘Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963 to
1986’)
Dec 10, 2017
Forgiveness
...There is a tendency to mix up the functions of the
Administration and try to apply it in individual relationships, which is
abortive, because the Assembly is a nascent House of Justice and is supposed to
administer, according to the Teachings, the affairs of the community. But
individuals toward each other are governed by love, unity, forgiveness and a
sin-covering eye. Once the friends grasp this they will get along much better,
but they keep playing Spiritual Assembly to each other and expect the Assembly
to behave like an individual....
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi
Effenfi to an individual believer; compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance: A Baha'i Reference
File’)
Dec 9, 2017
Love & Compassion
It is better to guide one soul than to possess all that is
on earth, for as long as that guided soul is under the shadow of the Tree of
Divine Unity, he and the one who hath guided him will both be recipients of
God's tender mercy, whereas possession of earthly things will cease at the time
of death. The path to guidance is one of love and compassion, not of force and
coercion. This hath been God's method in the past, and shall continue to be in
the future! He causeth him whom He pleaseth to enter the shadow of His Mercy. Verily,
He is the Supreme Protector, the All-Generous.
- The Báb ('Selections from the Writings of the Báb')
Dec 8, 2017
Music
We have found nothing in the texts forbidding the use of The
Greatest Name, the Names of the Manifestations of God or the names of the
Central Figures of our Faith in the lyrics of music. However, we feel that when
they are used they should be used with reverence and respect, both in the
manner in which they are incorporated in the lyrics and in the manner of
presentation.
- The Universal House of Justice
(From a letter of the Universal House of Justice to the National
Spiritual Assembly of the United States, March 14, 1968; Compilation: ‘Lights
of Guidance’)
Dec 7, 2017
Patience
…establishing the Kingdom of God in this turbulent world is
no easy task. It requires unshakeable faith, complete reliance on God, high
endeavour, an indomitable spirit, constant striving, and infinite patience and
long-suffering. You are aware of God’s method and look upon your efforts as
seeds sown by the divine Husbandman in His field. Cultivating and gathering the
crop require hard work, time, patience, and sacrifice, but through the bounties
of God, an abundant harvest is assured. You remain confident that just as the
seed, which through the outpourings of the rain and the exertions of the
gardener gradually grows into a mighty and fruitful tree, so too your selfless
efforts and the labours of other Bahá’ís around the globe …will, at the
appointed time, through the blessings of the Abhá Beauty, yield wondrous
fruits; hearts will be enlightened, this darksome earth illumined, and the
oneness of humanity ultimately realized.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message to the Baha’is in Iran, May 10th, 2013)
Dec 6, 2017
World Religion Day
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated October 22,
1968 to a Local Spiritual Assembly)
Dec 5, 2017
Translating the Writings into Simple English
Obviously teaching literature and books about the Faith can
be written in Simple English. However, we feel that when the Sacred Writings
are published the standard English translation should be used, but there would
be no objection to printing alongside it the translation into Simple English
which should be described as a paraphrase of the Holy Word. Thus, for the
people of ... who have difficulty in comprehending standard English, the simple
English version would be in the nature of an explanation of the Writings which
they could understand. In the case of teaching literature in which quotations
from the Writings appear, these could either be paraphrased or a simple English
version could be used with the standard version printed as a footnote.
This method also provide a means whereby the people of ... could improve their
knowledge and understanding of the English language.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 20
September 1973 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to a
National Spiritual Assembly; compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)
Dec 4, 2017
To “purge the world from the defilement of evil passions”
Ye are forbidden to commit adultery, sodomy and lechery.
Avoid them, o concourse of the faithful. By the righteousness of God! Ye have
been called into being to purge the world from the defilement of evil passions.
This is what the Lord of all mankind hath enjoined upon you, could ye but
perceive it. He who relateth himself to the All-Merciful and committeth satanic
deeds, verily he is not of Me. Unto this beareth witness every atom, pebble,
tree and fruit, and beyond them this ever-proclaiming, truthful and trustworthy
Tongue.
- Baha’u’llah (Quoted by the Universal House of Justice in a letter
dated 11 September 1995)
Dec 3, 2017
Capitalism
Profit-sharing is recommended as a solution to one form of
economic problem.
There is nothing in the teachings against some kind of
capitalism; its present form, though, would require adjustments to be made.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 19 November 1945 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer; Compilation: Redistribution of Wealth, prepared by the
Research Department of the Universal House of Justice)
Dec 2, 2017
Overcoming poverty
Your comments concerning poverty emphasize the extent to
which society must change its attitudes before a solution to that social
problem can be found. It is not simply a matter of economics; the solution
deeply involves the adoption of spiritual principles at the grassroots as well
as among governments. It imposes upon the Bahá'ís a clear duty to teach the
Faith with unabating vigour.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 27 April 1988 written on
behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer; Compilation:
Redistribution of Wealth, prepared by the Research Department of the Universal
House of Justice)
Dec 1, 2017
Burial according to Baha’i law
The friends should certainly be informed of the Bahá'í laws
relating to burial and encouraged to do all they can to ensure after their
passing they are buried according to Bahá'í law. It is not always possible to
ensure this by stating it in a will and assemblies should consult upon the
matter, taking legal advice if necessary, and make the best arrangements
possible.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to
a National Spiritual Assembly, December 31, 1972; compilations, ‘Lights of
Guidance’)
Nov 30, 2017
Religion
Religion, as in the past, is still the world's sole hope,
but not that form of religion which our ecclesiastical leaders strive vainly to
preach. Divorced from true religion, morals lose their effectiveness and cease
to guide and control man's individual and social life. But when true religion
is combined with true ethics, then moral progress becomes a possibility and not
a mere ideal. The need of our modern youth is for such a type of ethics founded
on pure religious faith.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 17 April 1936 written on behalf
of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, published in "Bahá'í
News" 104 December 1936; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Youth)
Nov 29, 2017
Obligatory prayers
…they [believers] should recognize that the obligatory
prayers are by their very nature of greater effectiveness and are endowed with
a greater power than the non-obligatory ones, and as such are essential.
- Shoghi Effendi (From
a letter dated 4 January 1936 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Youth)
Nov 28, 2017
Prayer feeds the soul of a person
It is the soul of man that has first to be fed. And this
spiritual nourishment prayer can best provide. Laws and institutions, as viewed
by Bahá'u'lláh, can become really effective only when our inner spiritual life
has been perfected and transformed.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 4 January 1936 written
on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, The Compilation of
Compilations, Vol. II, The Importance of Prayer, Meditation and the Devotional
Attitude)
Nov 27, 2017
‘Abdu’l-Baha: “fulfills a unique function”
One Who, not only in the Dispensation of Bahá'u'lláh but in
the entire field of religious history, fulfills a unique function.
- Shoghi Effendi (The World
Order of Baha'u'llah)
Nov 26, 2017
‘Abdu’l-Baha: “mysterious in His essence”
“…the vibrant personality of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, mysterious in His
essence, unique in His station, astoundingly potent in both the charm and
strength of His character.”
- Shoghi Effendi
(‘God Passes By’)
Nov 25, 2017
‘Abdu’l-Baha
My name is 'Abdu'l-Bahá. My qualification is 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
My reality is 'Abdu'l-Bahá. My praise is 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Thraldom to the Blessed
Perfection is my glorious and refulgent diadem, and servitude to all the human
race my perpetual religion... No name, no title, no mention, no commendation
have I, nor will ever have, except 'Abdu'l-Bahá. This is my longing. This is my
greatest yearning. This is my eternal life. This is my everlasting glory."
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Quoted by Shoghi Effendi,
‘The World Order of Baha'u'llah’)
Nov 24, 2017
The “chief goal” of the Baha’i Faith
The Bahá'í Faith, like all other Divine religions, is thus
fundamentally mystic in character. Its chief goal is the development of the
individual and society, through the acquisition of spiritual virtues and
powers.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 4 January 1936 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi
to an individual believer, The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. II, The
Importance of Prayer, Meditation and the Devotional Attitude)
Nov 23, 2017
To “cultivate the sense of spirituality”
It is not sufficient for a believer to merely accept and
observe the teachings. He should, in addition, cultivate the sense of
spirituality, which he can acquire chiefly by the means of prayer.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a
letter dated 4 January 1936 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer, The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. II, The Importance
of Prayer, Meditation and the Devotional Attitude)
Nov 22, 2017
Knowledge – some traditions about, quoted and confirmed by Baha’u’llah
- Knowledge is a light which God sheddeth into the heart of whomsoever He willeth. (A tradition quoted and confirmed by Baha’u’llah in ‘The Kitab-i-Iqan’)
- Knowledge is one point, which the foolish have multiplied. (A saying quoted and confirmed by Baha’u’llah in ‘The Kitab-i-Iqan’)
- Knowledge is all that is knowable; and might and power, all creation. (A tradition quoted and confirmed by Baha’u’llah in ‘The Kitab-i-Iqan’)
- All human attainment moveth upon a lame ass, whilst Truth, riding upon the wind, darteth across space. (A statement by Muhammad quoted and confirmed by Baha’u’llah in the Kitab-i-Iqan’)
Nov 21, 2017
Humanity: “fruits of one tree” and “leaves of one branch”
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words:
Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with
another with the utmost love and harmony, with friendliness and fellowship.
- Baha'u'llah (Epistle to the Son of the Wolf)
Nov 20, 2017
To “play nobly our part”
…if we rise to play nobly our part every deficiency in our
lives will be more than compensated by the all-conquering spirit of His grace
and power.
- Shoghi Effendi (Excerpt from a letter dated 3 June 1925 to Bahá'í
Convention, ‘Bahá'í Administration’)
Nov 19, 2017
“Mental faculties” – “inherent properties of the soul”
Now concerning mental faculties, they are in truth of the
inherent properties of the soul, even as the radiation of light is the
essential property of the sun.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablet to August Forel’)
Nov 18, 2017
Government of one's self and soul
Moral life consists in the government of one's self.
Immortality is government of a human soul by the Divine Will.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Words of
‘Abdu’l-Baha, recorded by Julia Grundy during her pilgrimage, ‘Ten Days in the
Light of Acca’)
Nov 17, 2017
The book of "Gleanings"
A true and adequate knowledge of the Cause is, indeed,
indispensable to every one who wishes to successfully teach the Message. The
book of "Gleanings" gives the friends a splendid opportunity to
acquire this necessary knowledge and understanding. It gives them, in addition,
that inspiration and spiritual fervour which the reading of the Holy Words can
alone impart.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 2 December 1935 written on behalf of Shoghi
Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II,
Guidelines for Teaching)
Nov 16, 2017
How to prevent sad feelings from entering one’s heart
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Words of 'Abdu'l-Baha recorded by Mrs.
Crockett; Star of the West, vol. 1, no. 9, August 20, 1910)
Nov 15, 2017
“…let your heart burn with loving-kindness…”
Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone;
let your heart burn with loving-kindness for all who may cross your path.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Paris Talks’)
Nov 14, 2017
During consultation not to voice one’s opinion as correct and right…
…consultation must have for its object the investigation of
truth. He who expresses an opinion should not voice it as correct and right but
set it forth as a contribution to the consensus of opinion…
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From
a talk, Chicago, 2 May 1912; ‘The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered
by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912’)
Nov 13, 2017
Not to make religion the “cause of enmity or dissension”
O ye that dwell on earth! The religion of God is for love
and unity; make it not the cause of enmity or dissension.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Tablets of Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
Nov 12, 2017
Mentioning Baha’u’llah’s name when teaching the Cause
By the righteousness of God! Whoso openeth his lips in this
Day and maketh mention of the name of his Lord, the hosts of Divine inspiration
shall descend upon him from the heaven of My name, the All-Knowing, the
All-Wise. On him shall also descend the Concourse on high, each bearing aloft a
chalice of pure light
- Baha'u'llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of
Baha'u'llah’)
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