Before ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Journey…
We can discover in the events leading up to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels to the West a significant and recurring coincidence between the necessity of the progression of the Bahá’í Faith and the natural course of history. It was not until 1908, a […]
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 […]
2011
Stirrings in the Middle East – Part 1
‘Abdu’l-Bahá departed in 1910 on what was to be a spiritual rejuvenation for the West. After a brief Visit to the Holy Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel, He made His way to the port to begin His journey. […]
2011
A 100 Year Old Journey
It was on this day, 100 years ago, Abbas Effendi boarded the SS Corsican, to begin His first trip to the West. A prisoner since the age of nine, Abbas Effendi, also known as `Abdu’l-Bahá, was the administrative Head of […]
2011
Welcome
Welcome to The Journey West! A site dedicated to the 100th anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels to the West. As a site, our goal is to help guide you through this journey with podcasts, interactive discussions, and articles related to this […]