Abdu'l-Baha on spirituality
Abdu'l-Baha172 quotes“In that world there is need of spirituality, faith, assurance, the knowledge and love of God.”
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We ask God to endow human souls with justice so that they may be fair and may strive to provide for the comfort of all that each member of humanity may pass his life in the utmost comfort and welfare.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha The confirmations of the Spirit are all those powers and gifts which some are born with (and which men sometimes call genius), but for which others have to strive with infinite pains.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha In every aspect of life, purity and holiness, cleanliness and refinement, exalt the human condition.Even in the physical realm, cleanliness will conduce to spirituality.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Truthfulness is the foundation of all the virtues of mankind
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha When the Light of the Sun of Truth inspires the mind of a painter, he produces marvellous pictures. These gifts are fulfilling their highest purpose, when showing forth the praise of God.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Truthfulness is the foundation of all virtues of the world of humanity. Without truthfulness, progress and success in all the worlds of God are impossible for a soul.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha In this sacred Dispensation conflict and contention are in no wise permitted.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha It is not possible to fly with one wing alone! Should a man try to fly with the wing of religion alone he would quickly fall into the quagmire of superstition
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha What profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good, and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal?
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha These he must attain in this world so that after his ascension from the earthly to the heavenly Kingdom he shall find all that is needful in that eternal life ready for him
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha That world beyond is a world of sanctity and radiance; therefore, it is necessary that in this world he should acquire these divine attributes..
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Do not despair! Work steadily. Sincerity and love will conquer hate. How many seemingly impossible events are coming to pass in these days
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha My heart is in a constant state of thanksgiving.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Dignity before God depends, not on sex, but on purity and luminosity of heart. Human virtues belong equally to all!
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