31 Oct | a.m

The source of courage and power is the promotion of the Word of God, and steadfastness in His Love.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

28 Oct | a.m

The essence of detachment is for man to turn his face towards the courts of the Lord, to enter His Presence, behold His Countenance, and stand as witness before Him.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

27 Oct | p.m

The source of all glory is acceptance of whatsoever the Lord hath bestowed, and contentment with that which God hath ordained.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

27 Oct | a.m

True reliance is for the servant to pursue his profession and calling in this world, to hold fast unto the Lord, to seek naught but His grace, inasmuch as in His Hands is the destiny of all His servants.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 151

21 Oct | a.m

Be thou steadfast in the Cause, and teach the people with consummate wisdom. Thus enjoineth thee the Ruler of earth and heaven.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 15

However palatable, rare and rich the food may be, it cannot be assimilated by the digestive organs of a suckling child. Therefore unto every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be given.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

20 Oct | p.m

O ye loved ones of God! Drink your fill from the wellspring of wisdom, and soar ye in the atmosphere of wisdom, and speak forth with wisdom and eloquence. Thus biddeth you your Lord, the Almighty, the All-Knowing.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 99

Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can everything that he can disclose be regarded as timely, nor can every timely utterance be considered as suited to the capacity of those who hear it.' Such is the consummate wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits….First diagnose the disease and identify the malady, then prescribe the remedy, for such is the perfect method of the skilful physician.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

19 Oct | p.m

A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

19 Oct | a.m

If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and goodwill. If it be accepted, if it fulfill its purpose, your object is attained. If anyone should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him. Beware lest ye deal unkindly with him.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 15

If every one of the friends should strive in this way to guide one soul aright, the number of believers will double every year; and this can be accomplished with prudence and wisdom, and no harm whatever would result therefrom.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 265

18 Oct | a.m

Say: The sword of wisdom is hotter than summer heat, and sharper than blades of steel, if ye do but understand. Draw it forth in My name and through the power of My might, and conquer, then, with it the cities of the hearts of them that have secluded themselves in the stronghold of their corrupt desires.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 54

Should a Bahá'í refrain from being fully, vigorously and wholeheartedly involved in the teaching work he will undoubtedly be deprived of the blessings of the Abhá Kingdom. Even so, this activity should be tempered with wisdom - not that wisdom which requireth one to be silent and forgetful of such an obligation, but rather that which requireth one to display divine tolerance, love, kindness, patience, a goodly character, and holy deeds.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

17 Oct | p.m

Now is the moment in which to cleanse thyself with the waters of detachment that have flowed out from the Supreme Pen, and to ponder, wholly for the sake of God, those things which, time and again, have been sent down or manifested, and then to strive, as much as lieth in thee, to quench, through the power of wisdom and the force of thy utterance, the fire of enmity and hatred which smouldereth in the hearts of the peoples of the world.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 12

17 Oct | a.m

O people of Bahá! Subdue the citadels of men's hearts with the swords of wisdom and of utterance. They that dispute, as prompted by their desires, are indeed wrapped in a palpable veil.

- Baha'u'llah, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 54

In brief, encourage the friends individually to teach the Cause of God and draw their attention to this meaning of wisdom mentioned in the Writings, which is itself the essence of teaching the Faith - but all this to be done with the greatest tolerance, so that heavenly assistance and divine confirmation may aid the friends.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 268

13 Oct | p.m

The fifteenth Glad-Tidings

We yield praise unto God - hallowed and glorified be He - for whatsoever He hath graciously revealed in this blessed, this glorious and incomparable Day. Indeed if everyone on earth were endowed with a myriad tongues and were to continually praise God and magnify His Name to the end that knoweth no end, their thanksgiving would not prove adequate for even one of the gracious favours We have mentioned in this Tablet. Unto this beareth witness every man of wisdom and discernment, of understanding and knowledge.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

13 Oct | a.m

The fifteenth Glad-Tidings

 

In former religions such ordinances as holy war, destruction of books, the ban on association and companionship with other peoples or on reading certain books had been laid down and affirmed according to the exigencies of the time; however, in this mighty Revelation, in this momentous Announcement, the manifold bestowals and favours of God have overshadowed all men, and from the horizon of the Will of the Ever-Abiding Lord, His infallible decree hath prescribed that which We have set forth above.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

12 Oct | p.m

The fourteenth Glad-Tidings

It is not necessary to undertake special journeys to visit the resting-places of the dead. If people of substance and affluence offer the cost of such journeys to the House of Justice, it will be pleasing and acceptable in the presence of God. Happy are they that observe His precepts.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

12 Oct | a.m

The thirteenth Glad-Tidings

 

O people of God! That which traineth the world is Justice, for it is upheld by two pillars, reward and punishment. These two pillars are the sources of life to the world. Inasmuch as for each day there is a new problem and for every problem an expedient solution, such affairs should be referred to the Ministers of the House of Justice that they may act according to the needs and requirements of the time. They that, for the sake of God, arise to serve His Cause, are the recipients of divine inspiration from the unseen Kingdom. It is incumbent upon all to be obedient unto them. All matters of State should be referred to the House of Justice, but acts of worship must be observed according to that which God hath revealed in His Book.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

11 Oct | p.m

The thirteenth Glad-Tidings

 

O people of Bahá! Ye are the dawning-places of the love of God and the daysprings of His loving-kindness. Defile not your tongues with the cursing and reviling of any soul, and guard your eyes against that which is not seemly. Set forth that which ye possess. If it be favourably received, your end is attained; if not, to protest is vain. Leave that soul to himself and turn unto the Lord, the Protector, the Self-Subsisting. Be not the cause of grief, much less of discord and strife. The hope is cherished that ye may obtain true education in the shelter of the tree of His tender mercies and act in accordance with that which God desireth. Ye are all the leaves of one tree and the drops of one ocean.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

11 Oct | a.m

The twelfth Glad-Tidings

The most despised of men in the sight of God are those who sit idly and beg. Hold ye fast unto the cord of material means, placing your whole trust in God, the Provider of all means. When anyone occupieth himself in a craft or trade, such occupation itself is regarded in the estimation of God as an act of worship; and this is naught but a token of His infinite and all-pervasive bounty.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

7 Oct | p.m

The tenth Glad-Tidings

As a token of grace from God, the Revealer of this Most Great Announcement, We have removed from the Holy Scriptures and Tablets the law prescribing the destruction of books.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

6 Oct | p.m

The ninth Glad-Tidings

When the sinner findeth himself wholly detached and freed from all save God, he should beg forgiveness and pardon from Him. Confession of sins and transgressions before human beings is not permissible, as it hath never been nor will ever be conducive to divine forgiveness. Moreover such confession before people results in one's humiliation and abasement, and God - exalted be His glory - wisheth not the humiliation of His servants.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

6 Oct | a.m

The eighth Glad-Tidings

We have granted them [the monks and priests] leave to enter into wedlock that they may bring forth one who will make mention of God, the Lord of the seen and the unseen, the Lord of the Exalted Throne.

 

- Bahá'u'lláh, Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh, p. 17

5 Oct | p.m

The eighth Glad-Tidings The pious deeds of the monks and priests among the followers of the Spirit [Jesus] - upon Him be the peace of God - are remembered in His presence. In this Day, however, let them give up the life of seclusion and direct their steps towards the open world and busy themselves with that which will profit themselves and others.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

5 Oct | a.m

The seventh Glad-Tidings The choice of clothing and the cut of the beard and its dressing are left to the discretion of men. But beware, O people, lest ye make yourselves the playthings of the ignorant.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

4 Oct | p.m

The sixth Glad-Tidings

is the establishment of the Lesser Peace, details of which have formerly been revealed from Our Most Exalted Pen. Great is the blessedness of him who upholdeth it and observeth whatsoever hath been ordained by God, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

3 Oct | p.m

The fourth Glad-Tidings

Should any of the kings - may God aid them - arise to protect and help this oppressed people, all must vie with one another in loving and in serving him. This matter is incumbent upon everyone. Well is it with them that act accordingly.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

3 October | a.m

The third Glad-Tidings concerneth the study of divers languages. This decree hath formerly streamed forth from the Pen of the Most High: It behoveth the sovereigns of the world - may God assist them - or the ministers of the earth to take counsel together and to adopt one of the existing languages or a new one to be taught to children in schools throughout the world, and likewise one script. Thus the whole earth will come to be regarded as one country. Well is it with him who hearkeneth unto His Call and observeth that whereunto he is bidden by God, the Lord of the Mighty Throne.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

2 Oct | p.m

The second Glad-Tidings It is permitted that the peoples and kindreds of the world associate with one another with joy and radiance. O people! Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship. Thus hath the day-star of His sanction and authority shone forth above the horizon of the decree of God, the Lord of the worlds.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17

2 Oct | a.m

O people of the earth! The first Glad-Tidings which the Mother Book hath, in this Most Great Revelation, imparted unto all the peoples of the world is that the law of holy war hath been blotted out from the Book. Glorified be the All-Merciful, the Lord of grace abounding, through Whom the door of heavenly bounty hath been flung open in the face of all that are in heaven and on earth.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 17