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May 15, 2013

When “the souls that are not good die, they go entirely away from this earth and so cannot influence anyone.”

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Question: Are there "earthbound" souls who try to have, and do have, an influence over people, some times taking entire possessio...
April 4, 2013

Source of evil thoughts

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Question: What is the source of evil thoughts that disturb those who do not wish to entertain them? Answer by 'Abdu'l-Baha: They...
March 8, 2013

In creation: “Everything is interlinked.”

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June 19, New York Another friend asked about tribulations and unexpected accidents. ‘Abdu'l-Bahá replied: The chain of creation is...
February 14, 2013

“According to the Divine law, employees should not be paid merely by wages.”

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Now I want to tell you about the law of God. According to the Divine law, employees should not be paid merely by wages. Nay, rather they sho...
January 8, 2013

How to cut one’s heart from the world

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One of the believers asked how we could cut our hearts from the world, and 'Abdu'l-Baha answered: “If your hearts are turned alway...
December 31, 2012

How to engage in a profession and be detached from worldly affairs

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In the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh it is obligatory for the individual to engage in a trade or profession. For instance, I know mat weaving...
December 26, 2012

Comparison of an enkindled soul to a piece of iron in the midst of fire

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We can all serve in the Cause of God no matter what our occupation is. No occupation can prevent the soul coming to God. Peter was a fisherm...
December 15, 2012

“The greatest attainment in the world of humanity is nearness to God.”

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26 May 1912 Mount Morris Baptist Church New York As I entered the church this evening, I heard the hymn “Nearer my God, to Thee.” The gr...
November 17, 2012

The Master’s parting words to the believers aboard the ship

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December 5, 1912 New York, aboard Celtic He is God! This is our last day and my last meeting with you. In a few minutes our steamer will ...
November 1, 2012

How to attain the “peace of the heart and soul and the joy of spirit and conscience”

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November 29, 1912 New York One of the bounties of religion and faith is the attainment of peace of the heart and soul and the joy of spir...
October 10, 2012

Question from a passenger on the ship: does the Baha’i Faith accept the Bible?

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March 27, 1912: aboard the Cedric [Aboard the ship traveling to the West: An American asked whether the Bahá'í Faith accepted the Bibl...
September 13, 2012

We need a Mediator to communicate with God

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A mediator is necessary between man and the Creator -- one who receives the full light of the Divine Splendor and radiates it over the human...
August 15, 2012

“Man becomes human only through spiritual life …”

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October 2, 1912 A short address at a public meeting San Francisco, California We aspire to find true human beings in this world. Man bec...
August 10, 2012

Teach the Cause! Teach! Teach! Covey the Message! Awaken the souls!

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January 16, 1913 Cadogan Gardens London, England The Cause has become very great. Many souls are entering it souls with different mental...
August 6, 2012

Prophecies of holy books were fulfilled through Baha’u’llah’s banishment to Holy Land

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Up to now, whatever has occurred has had the effect of spreading the Cause of God. When the Blessed Beauty left Tihrán and when He departed ...
July 20, 2012

“The principles of socialism are outstripped in the religions of God.”

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September 17, 1912 Chicago The principles of socialism are outstripped in the religions of God. For instance, God commands, `But [they] ...
July 9, 2012

Proofs concerning the human soul and its immortality

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Agnes and Jeffry Parsons Residence Dublin, NH August 7, 1912 He is God! We must first prove that there is no annihilation in creation. A...
June 5, 2012

The “seven rays of the Sun of Reality”; Some of the teachings of Baha’u’llah; Questions and Answers: Reincarnation; What becomes of the spirit of a murderer; Role of the subconscious mind; Physical purification by Yogis of India

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October 11, 1912 Theosophical Society, San Francisco Lodge Yosemite Hall, Native Son’s Building San Francisco 8 P.M. Many investigator...
May 20, 2012

Question: "Which is the best way to give the Baha'i Message?"

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Answer by ‘Abdu’l-Baha (New York, 1912): The first thing to do is to acquire a thirst for Spirituality, then Live the Life! Live the Life!...