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“Blessed the man that hath visited 'Akká, and blessed he that hath visited the visitor of 'Akká. Blessed the one that hath drunk from the Spring of the Cow and washed in its waters, for the black-eyed damsels quaff the camphor in Paradise, which hath come from the Spring of the Cow, and from the…” quote by Bahá'u'lláh
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“Blessed the man that hath visited 'Akká, and blessed he that hath visited the visitor of 'Akká. Blessed the one that hath drunk from the Spring of the Cow and washed in its waters, for the black-eyed damsels quaff the camphor in Paradise, which hath come from the Spring of the Cow, and from the Spring of Salvan (Siloam), and the Well of Zamzam. Well is it with him that hath drunk from these springs, and washed in their waters, for God hath forbidden the fire of hell to touch him and his body on the Day of Resurrection.”

Bahá'u'lláh

About This Quote

Source Holy Text: Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 1873

Those who drink sacred waters are protected from hell’s fire on Judgment Day, symbolizing spiritual purification.

In simple terms: Sacred rites protect the soul.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual cleansing for divine protection.

Themes

faith purification afterlife

Mood

devotional hopeful

Type

religious spiritual

When to use this quote

  • pilgrimage
  • ritual bathing
  • personal devotion
  • religious practice

Key Concepts

sacred water spiritual protection holy rites

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal rituals cleanse your spirit?
  • How do you reconcile faith with reason?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary across traditions; literal belief may conflict with modern science.

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