A man may be a Bah' in name only. If he is a Bah' in reality, his deeds and actions will be decisive proofs of it. What are the requirements? Love for mankind, sincerity toward all, reflecting the oneness of the world of humanity, philanthropy, becoming enkindled with the fire of the love of God, attainment to the knowledge of… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
That world beyond is a world of sanctity and radiance; therefore, it is necessary that in this world he should acquire these divine attributes. In that world there is need of spirituality, faith, assurance, the knowledge and love of God. These he must attain in this world so that after his ascension from the earthly to the heavenly Kingdom he… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
Every kind of knowledge, every science, is as a tree: if the fruit of it be the love of God, then is… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Prejudices of any kind are the destroyers of human happiness & welfare. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Be calm, be strong, be grateful, and become a lamp full of light, that the darkness of sorrows be annihilated, and that the sun… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Sometimes I want to ask God why He allows poverty, famine, and injustice when He could do something about it, but I'm afraid he… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
The most important principle of divine philosophy is the oneness of the world of humanity, the unity of mankind, the bond conjoining East and… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Man is in reality a spiritual being and only when he lives in the spirit is he truly happy. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Close investigation will show that the primary cause of oppression and injustice, of unrighteousness, irregularity and disorder, is the people's lack of religious faith… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education. It is inconceivable that any nation should achieve prosperity and success unless this paramount, this fundamental concern is carried forward. The principal reason for the decline and fall of peoples is ignorance. Today the mass of the people are uninformed even as to ordinary affairs, how much less do… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
The intellect is good but until it has become the servant of the heart, it is of little avail. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
“Love the creatures for the sake of God and not for themselves. You will never become angry or impatient if you love them for… — Abdu'l-Baha Copy Share Image
