2012
The Destinies of Iran and America
In a talk delivered 20 April 1912, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá joyously proclaimed the Oneness of Humanity, the essence of Bahá’u’lláh’s mission, and encouraged union between America and Persia. Although present day Iran is at odds with America, it would not be hard to […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: The Equality of Sex
…in the two lower kingdoms of nature we have seen that there is no question of the superiority of one sex over the other. In the world of humanity we find a great difference; the female sex is treated as […]
Paris Talks Revisited: Universal Peace
In His talk on Universal Peace, the eight principle of the Bahá’í Teachings, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá elaborates on His Father’s assurance that unity and universal peace will be established in the future. He explains two very ‘practical’ measures needed in order to […]
Paris Talks Revisited: Means of Existence
One of the most important principles of the Teachings of Baha’u’llah is: The right of every human being to the daily bread whereby they exist, or the equalization of the means of livelihood. A talk given in Paris on the […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: The Abolition of Prejudices
Prejudice is a complex reality. In the dictionary it is defined as “an adverse opinion or learning formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge.” This definition accurately describes the basic meaning of the concept. The greater complexity, however, arises […]
2012
Paris Talks Revisited: The Unity of Mankind
Following His address on the first principle of the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Master then describes the second principle, namely the unity of mankind. He begins by stating how we are all equal: “All men are of one family; the crown […]
The Importance of the 20th Century
Let this century be the sun of previous centuries the effulgences of which shall last forever, so that in times to come they shall glorify the twentieth century, saying the twentieth century was the century of lights, the twentieth century was the […]
2011
Stirrings in the Middle East – Part 2
While `Abdu’l-Bahá had to spend a year in Egypt in order to recuperate His health and ready Himself for the mission ahead, He spoke to the Egyptian people about the ideas of peace and harmony within society. Having been subjected […]