abdul baha In London
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'abdu'l-hamid's Committee
One year before 'Abdu'l-Hamid was dethroned, he sent an extremely overbearing, treacherous and insulting committee of investigation. The chairman was one of the governor's staff, Arif Bey, and with him were three army commanders varying in rank. ... 10 Cheniston Gardens London W
The subjoined notes are taken from The Quarterly Record of 'Higher Thought' Work, November 1911. One of the most interesting and significant events which have taken place, has been the visit of 'Abdu'l-Baha to London. The Persian Mage ... A Baha'i Wedding
Quite an oriental note was struck toward the end of 'Abdu'l-Baha's London visit, by the marriage of a young Persian couple who had sought his presence for the ceremony, the bride journeying from Baghdad accompanied by her uncle in order to meet he... A Loving Farewell Greeting
After leaving London and during his two months stay in Paris, 'Abdu'l-Baha frequently sent back messages to his English friends, some of whom journeyed over to take advantage of the conferences there. On the eve of his departure for Alexandria, he... A Message From 'abdu'l-baha
Written for The Christian Commonwealth and published September 29th, 1911. God sends Prophets for the education of the people and the progress of mankind. Each such Manifestation of God has raised humanity. They serve the whole world by the bo... A True Baha'i
A student of the modern methods of the higher criticism asked 'Abdu'l-Baha if he would do well to continue in the church with which he had been associated all his life, and whose language was full of meaning to him. 'Abdu'l-Baha answered: You must... Address Given By 'abdu'l-baha At The City Temple
Sunday, September 10th, 1911 O noble friends; seekers after God! Praise be to God! Today the light of Truth is shining upon the world in its abundance; the breezes of the heavenly garden are blowing throughout all region... Are Superstitions Useful
A lady enquired whether some superstitions might not be good for ignorant people, who, if they were without them might perhaps be without beliefs of any kind? 'Abdu'l-Baha replied that superstitions were of two kinds; those that were harmful an... Art
A painter asked: Is art a worthy vocation? 'Abdu'l-Baha turning to her impressively, said: Art is worship. An actor mentioned the drama, and its influence. The drama is of the utmost importance. said 'Abdu'l-Baha. It has been a great educational... At Brooklands
The morning of the second day, a neighbour sent over her car asking if 'Abdu'l-Baha would not like to take his guests to the Brooklands aviation ground. Though it was windy, an aviator was on the track, when he heard who the visitor was offered to... At Byfleet
On the afternoon of September 9th, a number of working women of the Passmore Edwards' Settlement, who were spending their holidays with Miss Schepel and Miss Buckton at Vanners, in Byfleet, a village some twenty miles out of London, had the great ... Better Conditions
After two years of the strictest confinement permission was granted me to find a house so that we could live outside the prison walls but still within the fortifications. Many believers came from Persia to join us but they were not allowed to do s... Buddhism
Some referred to the teaching of Buddha. 'Abdu'l-Baha said: The real teaching of Buddha is the same as the teaching of Jesus Christ. The teachings of all the Prophets are the same in character. Now men have changed the teaching. If you look at the... Christ And Baha'u'llah
A friend asked how the teachings of Baha'u'llah contrasted with the teachings of Jesus Christ. The teachings are the same. declared 'Abdu'l-Baha; It is the same foundation and the same temple. Truth is one, and without division. The teachings of J... Converse With Departed Persons
The question was asked if it were possible to establish communication with the dead, and whether it was wise or advisable to attend seances or to engage in table-turning, spirit-rapping, etc. The Master said these rappings, etc., were all materi... Days In London
During 'Abdu'l-Baha's stay in Cadogan Gardens people arrived all day and every day, from early morning to nightfall, hoping for the privilege of seeing him and of hearing him talk. Many were the gatherings round the board of that hospitable house ... Death
A friend asked: How should one look forward to death? 'Abdu'l-Baha answered: How does one look forward to the goal of any journey? With hope and with expectation. It is even so with the end of this earthly journey. In the next world, man will fi... Differences
God has created the world as one--the boundaries are marked out by man. God has not divided the lands, but each man has his house and meadow; horses and dogs do not divide the fields into parts. That is why Baha'u'llah says: Let not a man glory in... Discourse At Mrs Thornburgh-cropper's
September 13th, 1911. 'Abdu'l-Baha said:--Thanks be to God, this is a good meeting. It is very enlightened, it is spiritual. As a Persian Poet has written:--The Celestial Universe is so formed that the under world ... Discourse By 'abdu'l-baha Given At The Unity Meeting Of Misses Jack And Herrick
September 22nd, 1911. It is a cold and miserable day but as I was anxious to see you I came here. For a man who has love, effort is a rest. He will travel any distance to visit his friends. Thank God I see you spir... Discourse Given At Miss E J Rosenberg's Unity Meeting
September 8th, 1911. Praise be to God, that such a meeting of purity and steadfastness is being held in London. The hearts of those present are pure, and are turned towards the Kingdom of God. I hope that all that is... Discourse Of 'abdu'l-baha At St John's Westminster
September 17th, 1911. O Noble Friends! O Seekers for the Kingdom of God! Man all over the world is seeking for God. All that exists is God; but the Reality of Divinity is holy above all understanding. The pictures ... Discourse Of 'abdu'l-baha Given At The Theosophical Head Quarters
September 30th, 1911. O Respected Assembly! O friends of Truth! The inherent nature of fire is to burn, the inherent nature of electricity is to give light, the inherent nature of the sun is to shine, and the inherent... Discourse To An Assembly Of Theosophists London
September, 1911. These are wonderful days! We see an Eastern guest received with love and courtesy in the West. I have been drawn here, in spite of indisposition, by the magnet of your love and sympathy. Some ye... Divine Manifestations
Question.--What is 'Abdu'l-Baha's teaching concerning the different Divine manifestations? Answer.--The Reality of all is One. Truth is one. Religions are like the branches of one Tree. One branch is high, one is low and one in the centre, yet ... Divine Manifestations
Is the Divine Manifestation, God? Yes, and yet not in Essence. A Divine Manifestation is as a mirror reflecting the light of the Sun. The light is the same and yet the mirror is not the Sun. All the Manifestations of God bring the same Light; th... Education
'Abdu'l-Baha laid great stress on Education. He said The girl's education is of more importance today than the boy's, for she is the mother of the future race. It is the duty of all to look after the children. Those without children should, if pos... Esperanto
A friend enquired concerning Baha'u'llah's prophecy in the Words of Paradise, that a universal language would be formed, and desired to know if Esperanto would be the language chosen. The love and effort put into Esperanto will not be lost, he a... Faith
How can one increase in faith? You must strive. A child does not know, in learning he obtains knowledge. search for Truth. There are three kinds of Faith: first, that which is from tradition and birth. For example: a child is born of Muhammad... Farewell Reception: Introduction
On the evening of St. Michael's day, a large farewell reception was given to 'Abdu'l-Baha in the hall of the Passmore Edwards' Settlement, which was filled to its utmost capacity with representative people of every profession, some coming from gre... Farewell Words Of 'abdu'l-baha
O Noble friends and seekers for the Kingdom of God! About sixty years ago in the time when the fire of war was blazing among the nations of the world, and bloodshed was considered an honour to mankind; in a time when the carnage of thousands stain... Greetings By 'abdu'l-baha From Paris To London
October 1911. Spoken to Mrs. Enthoven for conveyance to all the friends, and now written from memory. 'Abdu'l-Baha sent his greetings to all, begging all to go on acquiring strength in their belief and courage ... Healing
'Abdu'l-Baha said: Disease is of two kinds: material and spiritual. Take for instance, a cut hand; if you pray for the cut to be healed and do not stop its bleeding, you will not do much good; a material remedy is needed. Sometimes if the ner... Healing
A friend interested in healing quoted the words of Baha'u'llah: If one is sick, let him go to the greatest physician. 'Abdu'l-Baha said: There is but one power which heals--that is God. The state or condition through which the healing takes plac... Ideals Of East And West
One of the organizers of the Races Congress present spoke of the Western ideals of Baha'u'llah as differing from those of former prophets which were tinged with the ideas and civilization of the East. He then asked whether Baha'u'llah had made a s... Inspired Messengers
When asked if it would be always necessary for prophets to come from time to time--would not the world in the course of events through progress reach to a full realization of God?--'Abdu'l-Baha replied: Mankind needs a universal motive power to qu... Knowledge Must Result In Action
A representative from a well known society made reference to its meetings for the purpose of a search into the reality of truth, and 'Abdu'l-Baha said I know of your work. I think a great deal of it. I know your desire is to serve mankind, and to ... London
The magnet of your love brought me to this country. My hope is that the Divine Light may shine here, and that the Heavenly Star of Baha'u'llah may strengthen you, so that you may be the cause of the oneness of humanity, that you may help to make t... Meeting Of Farewell To 'abdu'l-baha
September 29th, 1911. Reprinted by kind permission, from the Christian Commonwealth of Oct. 4th. At the invitation of Mrs. Thornburgh-Cropper about four hundred and sixty representative people met in the ... Message To The London Baha'is For The Day Of 'abdu'l-baha Specially Given To Mrs Enthoven
November 26th, 1911. GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! The doors of the Kingdom of God are open! GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! Armies of Angels are descending from Heaven! GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! The Sun of Truth is rising! ... Notes Of A Conversation With 'abdu'l-baha
A Coloured man from South Africa who was visiting 'Abdu'l-Baha, said that even now no white people really cared very much for the black man. 'Abdu'l-Baha replies: Compare the present time and the feeling towards the coloured people now, with the... Notes Of Conversations
The Arrival in London The evening of his arrival in London, Monday, September 4th, 1911, 'Abdu'l-Baha said: Heaven has blessed this day. It was said that London should be a place for a great proclamation of the Faith.... Peace
During the last six thousand years nations have hated one another, it is now time to stop. War must cease. Let us be united and love one another and await the result. We know the effects of war are bad. So let us try, as an experiment, peace, and ... Philanthropic Societies
Someone asked if the Humanitarian Society was good.--Yes all societies, all organizations, working for the betterment of the human race are good, very good. All who work for their brothers and sisters have Baha'u'llah's blessing. They will surely ... Prejudices
The Universal Races Congress was good, for it was intended for the furtherance and progress of unity among all nations and a better international understanding. The purpose was good. The causes of dispute among different nations are always due to ... Religion
To most men who have not heard the message of this teaching, religion seems an outward form, a pretence, merely a seal of respectability. Some priests are in holy office for no other reason than to gain their living. They themselves do not believe... Science And Faith
The gentleman then put a question which he said he considered of very great importance in connection with a religious movement, claiming to be universal. What position he asked, if any, did Baha'u'llah given to the modern ideas and conceptions of ... Some Of The Experiences Of His Forty Years Imprisonment
In an apartment in Cadogan Gardens sits a spiritually illumined Oriental, whose recent advent in London marks the latest junction of the East and West. The teaching of 'Abdu'l-Baha has already brought about the commingling of thousands of Engli... Some Personal Characteristics
There is a note in 'Abdu'l-Baha's character that has not been emphasized, and with which no idea of him is complete. The impressive dignity which distinguishes his presence and bearing is occasionally lighted by a delicate and tactful humour, whic... Speech Of Professor Michael Sadler
We have met together to bid farewell to 'Abdu'l-Baha, and to thank God for his example and teaching, and for the power of his prayers to bring Light into confused thought, Hope into the place of dread, Faith where doubt was, and into troubled hear... Spiritual Relationship
In the evening of September 28th, 'Abdu'l-Baha was with a number of assembled guests. He said all of you here are sisters. Bodily relationships may pass; even two sisters may be inimical to each other, but the spiritual relationship is eternal,... Spreading The Teaching
When asked by an American friend: Which is the best way to spread the teaching? he said: By deeds. This way is open to all, and deeds are understood by all. Join yourselves to those who work for the poor, the weak and the unfortunate; this is grea... St John's Westminster: Introduction
On September 17th, 'Abdu'l-Baha at the request of the venerable Archdeacon of Westminster addressed the congregation of Saint John the Divine after evening service. With a few warm words characteristic of his whole attitude Archdeacon Wilberforce ... Symbols
Someone wished to know if it were a good custom to wear a symbol, as, for instance, a cross. He said: You wear the cross for remembrance, it concentrates your thoughts; it has no magical power. Baha'is often wear a stone with the greatest name eng... The Captivity Of Man
'Abdu'l-Baha said:--Luxuries cut off the freedom of communication. One who is imprisoned by desires is always unhappy; the children of the Kingdom have unchained themselves from their desires. Break all fetters and seek for spiritual joy and enlig... The Change Of Heart
To one who spoke of the people's desire to possess the land, and of the strong under-current of rebellion on the part of the labouring classes, 'Abdu'l-Baha said: Fighting, and the employment of force, even for the right cause, will not bring abou... The City Temple: Introduction
On September 10th, the first Sunday after 'Abdu'l-Baha's arrival in England, he spoke from the City Temple pulpit to the evening congregation at the special desire of the Pastor, the Reverend R. J. Campbell. Though 'Abdu'l-Baha's coming had not ... The Coming Of Peace
By what process continued the questioner, will this peace on earth be established? Will it come at once after a universal declaration of the Truth? No, it will come about gradually, said 'Abdu'l-Baha. A plant that grows too quickly lasts but a ... The Farewell
On the last morning of 'Abdu'l-Baha's stay in London many friends gathered both at Cadogan Gardens and at the station to bid him farewell. An impressive and interesting ceremony was performed at the house by a Zoroastrian (a physician), who sent a... The First Summer
We had no communication whatever with the out-side world. Each loaf of bread was cut open by the guard to see that it contained no message. All who believed in the Baha'i manifestation, children, men and women, were imprisoned with us. There were ... The Life After Death
Mrs. S. asked some questions with reference to the conditions of existence in the next world, and the life after death; she said that having recently lost a very near relative, she had given much thought to this subject. Many thought that re-union... The Power Of God
A friend asked 'Abdu'l-Baha how far the individual could attain to that Christ consciousness in himself of which St. Paul speaks as our hope of Glory. 'Abdu'l-Baha turned with a look of great joy and said with an impressive gesture: The bounty ... The Pure Heart
When asked for a definition of a pure heart, 'Abdu'l-Baha said, The pure heart is one that is entirely cut away from self. To be selfless is to be pure. ... The Release
With the advent of the Young Turks' supremacy, realized through the Society of Union and Progress, all the political prisoners of the Ottoman Empire were set free. Events took the chains from my neck and placed them about Hamid's; 'Abdu'l-Baha cam... The True Baha'i
I have never heard of Baha'u'llah, said a young man. I have only recently read about this movement, but I recognize the mission of 'Abdu'l-Baha and desire to be a disciple. I have always believed in the brotherhood of man as the ultimate solvent o... The Visit To Bristol
'Abdu'l-Baha spent the week end of September 23rd to 25th, at the Clifton Guest House at Clifton, Bristol. On the first afternoon, while driving, he expressed much interest in rural England, marvelling at the century-old trees, and the vivid gre... Theosophical Society: Introduction
On September 30th, 'Abdu'l-Baha met the Theosophical society at their new Headquarters at the express request of their president Mrs. Annie Besant. After a general history of the movement and sympathetic words of welcome by Mr. A. P. Sinnett, 'Abd... Theosophy
When 'Abdu'l-Baha was asked if he recognized the good which the Theosophical Society has done. He replied: I know it; I think a great deal of it. I know that their desire is to serve mankind. I thank this noble Society in the name of all Baha'is... Tolstoy
The same questioner said: I have read much of Tolstoy and I see a parallel between his teachings and yours. In one of his books he speaks of the Enigma of Life, and describes how life is wasted in our endeavour to find the Key. But Tolstoy goes on... True Spirituality
Another morning 'Abdu'l-Baha began at once to speak as he joined the group of seekers. He said: Praise be to God, this century is a glorious century; may love increase every day; may it strike fire to light the candle in the darkness, like a gift ... Visit To The Lord Mayor
At the express wish of the Lord Mayor, 'Abdu'l-Baha paid him a visit early one morning at the Mansion House. The talk turned chiefly upon the social conditions of great cities, and 'Abdu'l-Baha said that London was the best regulated city he had s... What Of The Peace Congress?
It resembles many drunkards gathered together to protest against the drinking of alcohol. They say drink is horrible and they straightway go out from the house to drink again. ... Woman's Work
'Abdu'l-Baha's interest in women's work and progress is well known, and among the notable leaders who came to see him, may be mentioned Mrs. Annie Besant, President of the Theosophical Society, the organizers of various suffrage bodies, civic and ... Zenobia
'Abdu'l-Baha asked the company if they remembered the story of Zenobia and of the fall of Palmyra. He then continued as follows, using his hands in the grave and simple gesticulations characteristic of him: There was once a Governor in Ancient S...