Baha’i Writings Service
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... a compliment to the Baha'i Writings Service initiative started in 1997 by Denny and Marsha Rule of Sylvania, OH, and Auntie Mame of Toronto.
Although to acquire the sciences and arts is the greatest glory of mankind, this is so only on condition that man’s river flow into the mighty sea, and draw from God’s ancient source His inspiration. When this cometh to pass, then every teacher is as a shoreless ocean…
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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November 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Although to acquire the sciences and arts is the greatest glory of mankind, this is so only on condition that man’s river flow into the mighty sea, and draw from God’s ancient source His inspiration. When this cometh to pass, then every teacher is as a shoreless ocean…
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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…true power and strength reside in the Supreme Elixir, which transformeth darkened realities into illumined souls and changeth the quintessence of ignorance into a sign of the All-Merciful. The Supreme Elixir is none other than the Word of God…
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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November 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
…true power and strength reside in the Supreme Elixir, which transformeth darkened realities into illumined souls and changeth the quintessence of ignorance into a sign of the All-Merciful. The Supreme Elixir is none other than the Word of God…
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
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“We have made Thee a shelter for all mankind,” He, in yet another Tablet, affirms, “a shield unto all who are in heaven and on earth, a stronghold for whosoever hath believed in God, the Incomparable, the All-Knowing…”
Bahá'u'lláh
www.bahai.org/r/217612255
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Bahá'u'lláh
www.bahai.org/r/217612255
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November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“We have made Thee a shelter for all mankind,” He, in yet another Tablet, affirms, “a shield unto all who are in heaven and on earth, a stronghold for whosoever hath believed in God, the Incomparable, the All-Knowing…”
Bahá'u'lláh
www.bahai.org/r/217612255
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Bahá'u'lláh
www.bahai.org/r/217612255
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It behoveth every just and fair-minded person to render thanks unto God—exalted be His glory—and to arise to promote this pre-eminent Cause, that fire may turn into light, and hatred may give way to fellowship and love.
Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 44
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Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 44
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November 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It behoveth every just and fair-minded person to render thanks unto God—exalted be His glory—and to arise to promote this pre-eminent Cause, that fire may turn into light, and hatred may give way to fellowship and love.
Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 44
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Bahá’u’lláh
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 44
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Firmness and steadfastness, however, are necessary, otherwise it will continue for some time, but later be gradually forgotten. Perseverance is an essential condition. In every project firmness and steadfastness will undoubtedly lead to good results…
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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November 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Firmness and steadfastness, however, are necessary, otherwise it will continue for some time, but later be gradually forgotten. Perseverance is an essential condition. In every project firmness and steadfastness will undoubtedly lead to good results…
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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The development and progress of a nation is according to the measure and degree of that nation’s scientific attainments. Through this means its greatness is continually increased, and day by day the welfare and prosperity of its people are assured.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/457413907
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/457413907
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November 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The development and progress of a nation is according to the measure and degree of that nation’s scientific attainments. Through this means its greatness is continually increased, and day by day the welfare and prosperity of its people are assured.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/457413907
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/457413907
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Assist Thy Lord to the utmost of Thine ability, and pay no heed to the peoples of the world, for that which their mouths utter is like unto the droning of a gnat in an endless valley.
Bahá’u’lláh
The Summons of the Lord of Hosts
www.bahai.org/r/660728297
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Bahá’u’lláh
The Summons of the Lord of Hosts
www.bahai.org/r/660728297
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November 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Assist Thy Lord to the utmost of Thine ability, and pay no heed to the peoples of the world, for that which their mouths utter is like unto the droning of a gnat in an endless valley.
Bahá’u’lláh
The Summons of the Lord of Hosts
www.bahai.org/r/660728297
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Bahá’u’lláh
The Summons of the Lord of Hosts
www.bahai.org/r/660728297
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Man must prove whatsoever he speaketh by deeds and actions.
If he claim faith,
he must live and do according to the teachings of the Kingdom of Abha.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas, Volume III
p. 507
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If he claim faith,
he must live and do according to the teachings of the Kingdom of Abha.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas, Volume III
p. 507
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November 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Man must prove whatsoever he speaketh by deeds and actions.
If he claim faith,
he must live and do according to the teachings of the Kingdom of Abha.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas, Volume III
p. 507
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If he claim faith,
he must live and do according to the teachings of the Kingdom of Abha.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas, Volume III
p. 507
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One of the great steps towards universal peace would be the establishment of a universal language. …
To be able to talk with a member of any race and country without requiring an interpreter, how helpful and restful to all!
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/737892011
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To be able to talk with a member of any race and country without requiring an interpreter, how helpful and restful to all!
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/737892011
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November 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
One of the great steps towards universal peace would be the establishment of a universal language. …
To be able to talk with a member of any race and country without requiring an interpreter, how helpful and restful to all!
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/737892011
#bahai #bahaifaith #bahaiquotes
To be able to talk with a member of any race and country without requiring an interpreter, how helpful and restful to all!
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/737892011
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Our world has entered the dark heart of an age of fundamental change …
In Bahá’u’lláh’s words: “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/542763832
#bahai #bahaifaith
In Bahá’u’lláh’s words: “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/542763832
#bahai #bahaifaith
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our world has entered the dark heart of an age of fundamental change …
In Bahá’u’lláh’s words: “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/542763832
#bahai #bahaifaith
In Bahá’u’lláh’s words: “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/542763832
#bahai #bahaifaith
Senses and faculties have been bestowed upon us, to be devoted to the service of the general good; so that we, … should labor at all times and along all lines, … until all mankind are safely gathered into the impregnable stronghold of knowledge.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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November 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Senses and faculties have been bestowed upon us, to be devoted to the service of the general good; so that we, … should labor at all times and along all lines, … until all mankind are safely gathered into the impregnable stronghold of knowledge.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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Man must now become imbued with new virtues and powers, new moralities, new capacities…. The gifts and graces of the period of youth, although timely and sufficient during the adolescence of the world of mankind, are now incapable of meeting the requirements of its maturity.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Man must now become imbued with new virtues and powers, new moralities, new capacities…. The gifts and graces of the period of youth, although timely and sufficient during the adolescence of the world of mankind, are now incapable of meeting the requirements of its maturity.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps towards the Riḍván and entered it. Guide, then, the people unto the garden of delight which God hath made the Throne of His Paradise…
Bahá’u’lláh
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Bahá’u’lláh
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November 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Arise, and proclaim unto the entire creation the tidings that He Who is the All-Merciful hath directed His steps towards the Riḍván and entered it. Guide, then, the people unto the garden of delight which God hath made the Throne of His Paradise…
Bahá’u’lláh
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Bahá’u’lláh
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The testament of Bahá’u’lláh is
a Rain of Goodness,
a Sun of Truth,
Water of Life,
the Holy Spirit.
Thus open your hearts to receive the full power of His Beauty, and I will pray for you all that this joy may be yours.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/171936205
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a Rain of Goodness,
a Sun of Truth,
Water of Life,
the Holy Spirit.
Thus open your hearts to receive the full power of His Beauty, and I will pray for you all that this joy may be yours.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/171936205
#bahai #bahaifaith
November 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The testament of Bahá’u’lláh is
a Rain of Goodness,
a Sun of Truth,
Water of Life,
the Holy Spirit.
Thus open your hearts to receive the full power of His Beauty, and I will pray for you all that this joy may be yours.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/171936205
#bahai #bahaifaith
a Rain of Goodness,
a Sun of Truth,
Water of Life,
the Holy Spirit.
Thus open your hearts to receive the full power of His Beauty, and I will pray for you all that this joy may be yours.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/171936205
#bahai #bahaifaith
The only real difference that exists between people is that they are at various stages of development. Some are imperfect—these must be brought to perfection. Some are asleep—they must be awakened; … but one and all are the children of God.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/568565770
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/568565770
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November 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The only real difference that exists between people is that they are at various stages of development. Some are imperfect—these must be brought to perfection. Some are asleep—they must be awakened; … but one and all are the children of God.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/568565770
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/568565770
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… Now is the dawn of universal peace; my hope is that its morn will fully break, converting the gloom of war, of strife and of wrangling among men into the light of union, of harmony and of affection.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/944757519
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/944757519
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November 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
… Now is the dawn of universal peace; my hope is that its morn will fully break, converting the gloom of war, of strife and of wrangling among men into the light of union, of harmony and of affection.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/944757519
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/944757519
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First and foremost, one should use every possible means to purge one’s heart and motives, otherwise, engaging in any form of enterprise would be futile.
Shoghi Effendi
Compilation for the 2018 Counsellors’ Conference, no. 5.
www.bahai.org/r/951784220
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Shoghi Effendi
Compilation for the 2018 Counsellors’ Conference, no. 5.
www.bahai.org/r/951784220
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November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
First and foremost, one should use every possible means to purge one’s heart and motives, otherwise, engaging in any form of enterprise would be futile.
Shoghi Effendi
Compilation for the 2018 Counsellors’ Conference, no. 5.
www.bahai.org/r/951784220
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Shoghi Effendi
Compilation for the 2018 Counsellors’ Conference, no. 5.
www.bahai.org/r/951784220
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In this Revelation the hosts which can render it victorious are the hosts of praiseworthy deeds and upright character. The leader and commander of these hosts hath ever been the fear of God, a fear that encompasseth all things, and reigneth over all things.
Bahá’u’lláh
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Bahá’u’lláh
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November 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In this Revelation the hosts which can render it victorious are the hosts of praiseworthy deeds and upright character. The leader and commander of these hosts hath ever been the fear of God, a fear that encompasseth all things, and reigneth over all things.
Bahá’u’lláh
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Bahá’u’lláh
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I know not, O my God, what the Fire is which Thou didst kindle in Thy land. Earth can never cloud its splendor, nor water quench its flame. All the peoples of the world are powerless to resist its force.
…
Bahá'u'lláh
Baha'i Prayers, p. 50
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…
Bahá'u'lláh
Baha'i Prayers, p. 50
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November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I know not, O my God, what the Fire is which Thou didst kindle in Thy land. Earth can never cloud its splendor, nor water quench its flame. All the peoples of the world are powerless to resist its force.
…
Bahá'u'lláh
Baha'i Prayers, p. 50
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…
Bahá'u'lláh
Baha'i Prayers, p. 50
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Any religion which is not a cause of love and unity is no religion.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/089115387
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/089115387
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November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Any religion which is not a cause of love and unity is no religion.
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/089115387
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Paris Talks
www.bahai.org/r/089115387
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... until material achievements, physical accomplishments and human virtues are reinforced by spiritual perfections, luminous qualities and characteristics of mercy, no fruit or result shall issue therefrom, …
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/036590639
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/036590639
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November 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
... until material achievements, physical accomplishments and human virtues are reinforced by spiritual perfections, luminous qualities and characteristics of mercy, no fruit or result shall issue therefrom, …
‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/036590639
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‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/036590639
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Wherever a Bahá’í community exists, whether large or small, let it be distinguished for its abiding sense of security and faith, its high standard of rectitude, its complete freedom from all forms of prejudice…
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/592073033
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The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/592073033
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November 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Wherever a Bahá’í community exists, whether large or small, let it be distinguished for its abiding sense of security and faith, its high standard of rectitude, its complete freedom from all forms of prejudice…
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/592073033
#bahai #bahaifaith
The Universal House of Justice
www.bahai.org/r/592073033
#bahai #bahaifaith
Pray to God day and night and beg forgiveness and pardon. The omnipotence of God shall solve every difficulty.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, no. 82.
www.bahai.org/r/200892311
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, no. 82.
www.bahai.org/r/200892311
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November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Pray to God day and night and beg forgiveness and pardon. The omnipotence of God shall solve every difficulty.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, no. 82.
www.bahai.org/r/200892311
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, no. 82.
www.bahai.org/r/200892311
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… “The kingdom of peace, salvation, uprightness, and reconciliation is founded in the invisible world, and it will by degrees become manifest and apparent through the power of the Word of God!”
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/975935253
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/975935253
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November 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
… “The kingdom of peace, salvation, uprightness, and reconciliation is founded in the invisible world, and it will by degrees become manifest and apparent through the power of the Word of God!”
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/975935253
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
www.bahai.org/r/975935253
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To attain eternal happiness one must suffer. He who has reached the state of self-sacrifice has true joy. Temporal joy will vanish.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Paris Talks, p. 178
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Paris Talks, p. 178
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November 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
To attain eternal happiness one must suffer. He who has reached the state of self-sacrifice has true joy. Temporal joy will vanish.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Paris Talks, p. 178
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Paris Talks, p. 178
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