Podcast 12: Race Unity
On April 23, 1912 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave a talk on race unity at Howard University in Washington D.C. He explained that “In the realm of existence colors are of no importance…Rather, colors are the cause of the adornment of the garden […]
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 […]
The Spirit of Transformation
About a month ago, Bahá’ís around the world celebrated their new year. Naw-Rúz, which translates from Persian to “new day”, is referred to by Bahá’u’lláh as “a festival unto those who have observed the Fast.”(1) ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explained that this “sacred […]
Biography: Sachiro Fujita
Sachiro Fujita first saw ‘Abdu’l-Bahá from a Chicago lamp post that he had climbed in order to see over the crowd. When the Master saw him He said, “Come down Zachias, for this day I would sup with thee” and […]
2012
Talk at the Church of the Ascension
On 14 April 1912 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was invited to speak at the Church of Ascension – the very first church in the U.S.A. honored by His presence. The verse mentioned, by way of introduction, by the reverend from the Epistle of […]
2012
The Master and The Press
‘Abdul-Bahá came to the United States during a unique historical period — the Nineteenth Amendment, which would give women the right to vote, was eight years from being ratified, the First World War was soon to be fought in two […]
2012
The Master’s Arrival in New York
‘Abdu’l-Bahá arrived on the American shore on 11 April 1912 at a time when many people were immigrating to the U.S.A., fleeing persecution or economic hardship in their countries of birth, and bringing with them dreams, hopes, and fears in […]
2012
Podcast 11: Arrival in America
On April 11, 1912 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá arrived in New York City, His first stop during His travels in the United States of America. Production Team: Ivan Mihoci, Mary Okonkwo, & Lorraine Sherrill Music: Afshin Toufighian Guests: Rory Cunningham, Michael Mastry, Janis VandenDool, Tjireja […]
2012
“The First Voyage of Easterners to America”
The reason and significance of His journey was a recurrent subject addressed by the Master during the long crossing of the Atlantic. It was customary for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to casually walk on the deck every morning and evening. Mahmúd recounts how […]
A Beauty of Stature
On April 3rd, 1912 Mahmúd wrote: Our American friends requested that the Master ask us, the Persians, to alter our attire to suit the circumstances of the time and place, changing everything except our Persian hats and coats. He replied, `What […]