Affliction Quote by Abdu'l-Bahá
“Illnesses which occur because of physical causes should be treated by doctors with medical remedies; those which are due to spiritual causes disappear through spiritual means. Thus an illness caused by affliction, fear, nervous impressions, will be healed more effectively by spiritual rather than physical treatment. Hence, both kinds of treatment should be followed; they are not contradictory.”
About This Quote
Source Writing: Tablets of the Divine Plan, 1912–1919, Bahá’í scripture
Physical ailments are best treated medically, while spiritual afflictions require spiritual remedies; both approaches can complement each other.
In simple terms: Medical for body, spiritual for soul.
Key Takeaway
Balance medical and spiritual care.
Themes
health
spirituality
holism
Mood
reflective
balanced
Type
religious
practical
When to use this quote
- personal health crises
- community health programs
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
integrative medicine
faith healing
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate both methods responsibly?
- When should one prioritize medical over spiritual care?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on spirituality may delay necessary medical treatment.
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