Should the lamp of religion be obscured, chaos and confusion
will ensue, and the lights of fairness and justice, of tranquillity and peace
cease to shine.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Tablets of Baha’u’llah revealed after the
Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
1/30/17
1/23/17
Courtesy
We, verily, have chosen courtesy, and made it the true mark
of such as are nigh unto Him. Courtesy is, in truth, a raiment which fitteth all
men, whether young or old.
- Baha'u'llah (Tablet to Napoleon III, Suriy-i-Haykal [Tablet of Temple]; ‘The Summons of the
Lord of Hosts’)
1/16/17
Religion
- Baha’u’llah (‘Tablets of Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
1/9/17
Brotherhood
No brotherhood appears in the world as lasting save that of
the spiritual type.
- 'Abdu'l-Bahá (From
a talk, Montreal, Canada, 4 September 1912; Star of the West, vol. 8, no. 11,
September 1917)
1/1/17
Truthfulness & Courtesy
- Baha’u’llah (Quoted by Shoghi Effendi in ‘The Advent of Divine Justice’)
12/26/16
Nations & Just Governments
It is incumbent upon every man, in this Day, to hold fast
unto whatsoever will promote the interests, and exalt the station, of all
nations and just governments.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of
Baha’u’llah’)
12/19/16
Baha’u’llah’s counsels for the world
…the counsels which the Pen of this wronged One hath
revealed constitute the supreme animating power for the advancement of the
world and the exaltation of its peoples.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the
Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
12/11/16
Desiring “nearness of God”
If you desire the nearness of God, you must sever yourself
from everything and become purified and sanctified from the dross of this
transitory world.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, from a talk, October 19, Los Angeles,
USA, recorded by Mahmud Zarqani; ‘Mahmud’s Diary’)
12/4/16
A Baha’i’s “ambition” in life
They who are the people of God have no ambition except to
revive the world, to ennoble its life, and regenerate its peoples.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
11/28/16
The poor
Know ye that the poor are the trust of God in your midst.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Suriy-i-Mulk [Tablet to the Kings]; ‘Summons of the Lord of Hosts’)
- Baha’u’llah (‘Suriy-i-Mulk [Tablet to the Kings]; ‘Summons of the Lord of Hosts’)
11/21/16
One’s glory
Know ye that a servant’s glory resideth in his nearness unto
God…
- Baha’u’llah (‘Suriy-i-Mulk [Tablet to the Kings]; ‘Summons
of the Lord of Hosts’)
11/14/16
To polish the mirror of the heart
The most important thing is to polish the mirrors of hearts
in order that they may become illumined and receptive of the divine light.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, New York, 14 April 1912; ‘The Promulgation of
Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United
States and Canada in 1912’)
11/7/16
The “ornament of every belief and its very foundation”
Blessed is the man that hath acknowledged his belief in God
and in His signs, and recognized that “He shall not be asked of His doings”.
Such a recognition hath been made by God the ornament of every belief and its
very foundation.
- Baha’u’llah (‘The Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
10/31/16
Anger
Should anyone wax angry with you, respond to him with
gentleness; and should anyone upbraid you, forbear to upbraid him in return,
but leave him to himself and put your trust in God, the omnipotent Avenger, the
Lord of might and justice.
- Baha’u’llah
(‘The Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
10/24/16
Confirmations of Baha’u’llah
Be constantly attached to and seek always the confirmations
of Bahá’u’lláh for these turn the drop into a sea and convert the gnat into an
eagle.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha
(‘Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
10/17/16
Needs of the age we live in
Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in,
and centre your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
10/10/16
Attracting heavenly blessings
Today the magnetic power that attracts heavenly blessings is
teaching the Cause of God.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a Tablet to believers in Denver, USA, 1914; Star of the West, vol. 12, no. 11, September 27, 1921)
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a Tablet to believers in Denver, USA, 1914; Star of the West, vol. 12, no. 11, September 27, 1921)
10/3/16
Obedience
Strengthen my heart, O my God, in Thine obedience and in Thy
love…
- The Báb (‘Selections from the Writings of the Báb’)
9/26/16
Service
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Hands of the Cause of God circa 1960
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- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the
Writings of Bahá'u'lláh’; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Peace)
9/18/16
To care for others
The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth
to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh’; The Compilation of
Compilations, vol. II, Peace)
9/11/16
“city of the human heart”
Open, O people, the city of the human heart with the key of
your utterance . . .
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of
Baha’u’llah’)
9/5/16
Not to sow seeds of discord
Sow not the seeds of discord among men, and refrain from
contending with your neighbour . . .
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings
of Baha’u’llah’)
8/29/16
To love God and His Manifestation
That which beseemeth you is the love of
God, and the love of Him Who is the Manifestation of His Essence, and the
observance of whatsoever He chooseth to prescribe unto you...
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
8/22/16
Service
Happy the soul that shall forget his own good, and like the
chosen ones of God, vie with his fellows in service to the good of all…
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘The Secret of Divine Civilization’)
8/15/16
One’s heart
The heart is a divine trust; cleanse it from the stain of
self-love, adorn it with the coronal of pure intent…
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘The Secret
of Divine Civilization’)
8/8/16
Consultation
In this Cause consultation is of vital importance, but spiritual
conference and not the mere voicing of personal views is intended.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘The Promulgation of Universal Peace:
Talks Delivered by Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada
in 1912’;The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Consultation)
8/1/16
The city of human heart
Open, O people, the city of the human
heart with the key of your utterance...
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings
of Baha’u’llah’)
7/25/16
Spiritual growth
Become ye the manifestors of spiritual favors and the
dawning-places of infinite lights!
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of the Divine Plan’)
7/18/16
To love the whole world
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh’; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Peace)
7/11/16
“become fully established in the Kingdom of God”
…attach not yourselves to the luxuries of this ephemeral
world, free yourselves from every attachment, and strive with heart and soul to
become fully established in the Kingdom of God.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of the
Divine Plan’)
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