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"We desire but the good of the world and the happiness of the nations; that all nations shall become one in faith and all men as brothers; that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men shall be strengthened, that diversity of religion shall cease and differences of race be annulled. So it shall be; these fruitless strifes; these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the 'Most Great Peace' shall come."—BAHA'O'LLAH.
Vol. IX Masheyat 1, 74 (September 27, 1918) No.11
Talks by Abdul-Baha in the Holy Land—Continued
TRANSLATED BY DR. ZIA M. BAGDADI
The following compilation of some of the utterances of Abdul-Baha after his return to the Holy Land from America, Europe and Egypt, is the fourth published under this heading—the first appeared in issue No. 2, the second in No. 3, the third in No. 10.
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IN the evening Abdul-Baha spoke the following to the friends: "There were blessed souls during the early days of the Cause in the city of Narak, Persia, such as Hadji Kamal-el-Din and his brother Mirza Mahmood. They were the nephews of Hadji Mullah Mohammed Mujtahed (a Mohammedan high priest). Although their uncle was very influential and the Mujtahed of Kashan and although he was very bitter in his enmity and hatred, all of his efforts to drive them away from the Cause only increased their faith.
"Hadji Kamal-el-Din, a great personage, was severed, trusting and free from all imitations. He was the nephew of Mullah Ahmad Naraki and he was respected and esteemed in the city of Narak. Immediately after he became a believer, the enemies arose against him until he was compelled to leave Narak and go to Bagdad. Here at the edge of the bridge, where pilgrims pass, he opened a grocery store. He was so severed that he did not even give attention to the pilgrims who were going or coming from Kashan. He never gave thought to this idea, 'I am the nephew of Mullah Ahmad Naraki. I was honored, respected and dignified. It is not becoming that these people should see me now in the grocery business.' Nay, rather he was in the utmost joy. Later on the members of his household became very successful.
"When he heard that the Blessed Beauty (BAHA'O'LLAH) had gone from Bagdad to Kazmin, although the distance was great, he traveled it on foot because he could not afford to pay the route-fare of a half abbasi (about half a cent). But his face was aglow with joy and happiness. He was indeed of the essence of existence. Such souls possess freedom and live in another world and condition. Their lives were not even for a moment in safety. Yet they lived in loving assurance. That is, although they expected any minute to be killed, they never thought of any fear. The majority of the friends in those days were waiting for martyrdom. They never thought of rest. They waited anxiously for the day when they could clasp the intoxicating cup of the wine of great martyrdom and for the hour when they would step forth into the arena of sacrifice, to lay their lives on the altar of love."
June 21, 1914.
The students of Beirut College, some of whom were graduates of the medical college and some from the high school, arrived in Haifa to spend their
vacation. The next morning they went to the garden and met Abdul-Baha. With joy and praise he said to them: "The Bahai students in Beirut have so conducted themselves, both within and without the college, that even the Protestants and members of the faculty have testified to their superiority. He who is possessed of good behavior is always happy, always at ease and every soul becomes attracted to him. There is nothing better than good conduct. A few years ago some young men from Acca entered Beirut College and so conducted themselves that everyone complained of them. They accomplished nothing and were finally expelled."
This same afternoon there was a wedding feast for Esfandiar, a Zorostrian believer from Bombay, India, and the daughter of Djemsheed, the gardener of Ferdows (the Garden of Paradise in Acca). In the afternoon there was a big meeting at which two American ladies were present. Abdul-Baha told of some of the difficulties encountered in the early days, speaking thus: "I remember when I was a child in Teheran, that if two of the friends desired to meet they had to do so at midnight. It was impossible to see one another in daylight. Even if they accidentally met on the street, they dared show no sign of recognition. They saw each other only under the cover of night, and then always with the greatest precaution in going to one another's house. They guarded very carefully against being observed by anyone. In those days, the people of Persia considered the Cause of God entirely wiped out, and that all of the Bahais had been killed and their homes destroyed. But, today, in spite of the deniers, and the opposers, under the shadow of the favors and bounties of the Blessed Beauty (BAHA'O'LLAH) in the neighborhood of the Supreme Threshold, at the foot of Mt. Carmel, such gatherings and meetings are being held, blessed verses are being chanted, engagements and weddings are being celebrated, and happiness and pleasure is abounding among the believers. Praise be to God, this is a gathering of utmost spirituality, the hearts are turning to the Blessed Beauty; the souls are rejoicing in the glad tidings of God. His mention is their only thought. He their only sign. All of the friends are His servants. What a great bounty! Such a gathering, such a place at such a time was inconceivable to any of those in the early days."
In describing the imprisonment of the Blessed Beauty (BAHA'O'LLAH), Abdul-Baha added: "What days were those! They were days of great tests, self-sacrifice, absolute spirituality, severance, attraction and enkindlement. The physical conditions were insignificant. The friends were filled with the Spirit. They did not seem to be of this world, although they walked upon the earth, they were in the Supreme Concourse. They possessed another world. They were submerged in the ocean of severance. Souls could not be more attracted or enkindled than these. I hope that, God willing, this wedding will be happy and blessed through the infinite blessings of the Kingdom of Abha. May they be under the protection of the Blessed Beauty. May the heavenly blessing descend upon them, the light of the Kingdom shine upon them and may they establish a new spiritual home. This is my hope."
June 23, 1914.
Abdul-Baha spent the entire day in writing about fifteen tablets to Persia and America, receiving great numbers of friends and visitors. The military commanders of Damascus and Jerusalem came, too, and invited him to the old Holy City, Jerusalem. His answer to them was, "lnshallah" ("If God is willing").
June 24, 1914.
After the departure of the Blessed Beauty (BAHA'O'LLAH), Abdul-Baha showed and proved to the Bahais throughout the world that teaching the
Cause of God is the greatest of all services. Therefore, whenever he hears of the splendid work achieved by the active teachers his face radiates with eternal happiness, and the signs of perfect joy become manifest in his bearing. The following tablet revealed by him that day illustrates this fact:
"Thy letter was received. Praise be to God, it contained the glad tidings of the firmness and uprightness of the friends of God. Because all are self-sacrificing in the field of teaching, have unloosened their tongues in the glorification of the Beloved of the horizons, have become the cause of leading the misguided people, they have throbbing hearts and singing souls. Spiritual happiness was obtained by such joyful news. Thanks be to God, the friends in ___ have become free from separation, all have become harmoniously united, and are sacrificing their souls in the path of the Blessed Beauty. This is the greatest attribute of the human world; this is the ultimate bestowal of the Merciful One; this is the magnet of assistance and protection of His Holiness, The Single; this is the attracting force of the reinforcement from the Kingdom of Majesty. Therefore, my hope is that, day by day, the light of guidance may flood the world, and the east and the west of Persia, may become illumined and enlightened."
June 25, 1914.
Abdul-Baha, gave the following advice to the friends who visited him in the morning: "If the friends of God listen to my first word, they will find the success of this and of the next world therein. But there are some who prefer their own thoughts above mine, and when they fall they beg me to save them. Progress and prosperity are in the first word. For example, should I say to so and so, 'Go thou to America,' and should he reply, 'I beg to remain a few days more,' I give him permission to do as he wishes. But this is not my thought; it is his thought. All of the opinions in the world are useless for the believers. I am the one whose heart burns for them and who sympathizes with them. I wish for them absolute good. I desire for them ideal advancement."
Then he turned to a young Bahai student who recently arrived from Egypt, where he had been studying, and said, "Thou shouldst strive day and night, so that the fire of the love of God may become more enkindled in thy heart, day by day thy servitude to the Holy Threshold become more increased, day by day thy attachment to the Kingdom of God become stronger. If thou dost this thou shalt obtain great results from all of the studies; otherwise thou shalt not see any benefit."
June 26, 1914.
Abdul-Baha gave the following talk to the Persian believers: "Most of the Persian ulama (clergymen) became the cause of destruction and the casting of Persia to the winds. The ulama of every sect must act in accordance with the requirements of religion, the first of which is that they must believe in God, turn to God and be severed from all else save God. Such ulama are the illumined lamps of guidance and the stars of the heaven of mercy. But when some ulama enter a school their aim is leadership, to obtain fame, to gather luxuries and worldly possessions. They are like the disease, caboos (influenza), that attacks man with helplessness and heaviness, during sleep, as though a mountain had fallen upon him and he was unable to move. Now, these learned men are similar to the disease that is attacking the body of the people. The requirements for the ulama are mentioned in the traditions. It is said by the prophet Mohammed, 'Let the public follow whomsoever of the learned controls himself, protects his religion, opposes his desire and obeys the command of his Lord'; that means the
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learned who controls himself from corruption and negligence, opposes his own desire and passion, protects religion and the divine commands, fulfills the requirements.' The souls must follow the judgment of such an one regarding laws and by-laws. Sheikh Murtaza, indeed, was strictly religious. Once at noontime prayer, a group of people were praying in the mosque at Kazmin, under the leadership of akhonds (Mohammedan priests). At such a time Sheikh Murtaza arrived. He spread his cloak in the front hall and began to pray. Suddenly, thousands of the people left the akhonds and swept from all directions, standing in rows to pray under the leadership of Sheikh Murtaza. He had to employ seven moazzins (men who call the people to prayer from the tower of the mosque). He was trusted and strongly religious. Indeed, he used to work with honesty. No matter how much the people questioned about this Revelation, he answered according to his belief, 'I have not yet investigated this Cause. Go and investigate for yourselves.' The Sheikh never said any unsuitable word. On one occasion the ulama united with the Persian consul in Bagdad and planned sedition. They sent for all of the ulama of Karbala and Nadjaf, also Sheikh Murtaza, perhaps he, too, would come to Bagdad. It happened that while on the road he fell and dislocated his shoulder. Although the leaders persisted in asking his opinion about the Cause, his only reply was, 'I do not think that it is my duty to interfere in this matter.'
"During those thrilling times, the Blessed Beauty, BAHA'O'LLAH, never changed his attitude. Every day, as usual, he went to the bank of the Tigris river, accompanied only by Agha Mirza Mohammed Kuli. No matter how much the friends tried to interfere, telling him that the multitudes were rising against him, he paid no attention. One day when BAHA'O'LLAH was walking in the reception room, two of the hypocrites who, at heart, were with the ulama, but who claimed to be sincere, went into the blessed presence. A number of the friends were there to whom BAHA'O'LLAH said: 'All of the ulama are urging others from Nadjaf and Karbala to wage a holy war upon us.' Then, facing the two hypocrites, he said, 'By God! There is no God but Him, I do not need to send more than two persons to chase them to Kazmin!' Sheikh Murtaza sent the following statement: 'I did not know anything about the aims of these people; I pray in your behalf.' He was such a religious man, he never gathered luxuries, enormous funds were sent him from India,
but it was all spent on the poor; nothing was left after his death. How wonderful, indeed, were those days in Bagdad! Every one of the friends, through the favor and bounty of the Blessed Beauty, was in the utmost firmness and uprightness. How radiant were their faces! How merciful were their hearts! How severed and attracted they were!"
June 27, 1914.
Abdul-Baha sent for an illumined young man, named Mirza Habibo'llah who was one of the visitors from Turkestan, Russia, serving for about nine months in the house of the pilgrims. Upon his appearance, Abdul-Baha gave the young man permission to return to Merv and Ishkabad, with the following words of farewell: "Indeed, thou hast served all this time with thy heart and soul. Now, too, wherever thou may'st be thou shalt serve the Cause. The aim is to serve and to obtain the divine good pleasure, not a place or station. Praise be to God! Thou are confirmed and I am also pleased with thee."
In the afternoon, Abdul-Baha, sent for the pilgrims. He talked to them concerning the spies of Sultan Abdul-Hamid, as follows; "The Sultan sent his spies in different guise in order that they might investigate. It was very strange. Although we were in prison, yet he was still troubled. Each time he placed a different guard and spy. . . . . In past cycles the argument was complete, but in this Cause it is perfect. In the cycle of the Blessed Beauty, the events themselves are irrefutable proofs and complete arguments. For example, notwithstanding the hate and enmity of the Shah of Persia and the Sultan of Turkey, Nassir-el-Din and Abdul-Hamid, exile and severe imprisonment, yet the Blessed Beauty elevated his Cause. This may be likened to a blessed bird that remains protected even under the claws of a thousand birds of prey, or the safety of a lamb among a hundred-thousand Template:Wolves wolves. Although BAHA'O'LLAH was physically a prisoner, yet all were humble and meek at the Most Holy Threshold, with a reverence indescribable."
The following is a tablet revealed by Abdul-Baha to friends in Paris, France:
"O ye friends of God and maid-servants of the Merciful! The congratulations for the anniversary of the declaration of His Holiness, the beauty of the First Point, the Bab, was received. I became exceedingly happy that such a great celebration occurred in Paris. All of the souls are either occupied in pleasure, play, or united in gathering worldly luxuries, and intoxicated with the melody of the world of nature. But the friends of God have held a heavenly feast and celebrated the anniversary of the appearance of the Dawn of Guidance, the Bab. How much this is the cause of happiness! You became engaged in the commemoration of God, sang the verses of singleness and praised the Sun of Reality with the anthem of the merciful Kingdom. Unquestionably, in the future, feasts will be held uninterruptedly and such a wonderful melody shall arise from Paris as to astonish other countries."
In these days, Mr. C. Mason Remey and Mr. George Latimer visited Paris, Germany and Holland. They attracted many people in Europe and strengthened the souls in the great Covenant.
After revealing over twenty-five tablets, Abdul-Baha gave the following talk on teaching: "In his days, the Blessed Beauty encouraged everyone whom he favored to teach. These were indications of his blessed bestowals. It was irrefutable evidence that whomsoever he encouraged to teach, either verbally or by writing, was surrounded by the glances of his bounty. The blessed tablets always were revealed in the names of the teachers. The mention of those who arose to teach with all their power, caused his blessed face to gleam with smiles. The appearance of the signs of happiness at the mention of a name was
the greatest proof of his favor. He used to say, 'Teachers are the Israfils (Angels of Life) of God, they breathe the Spirit of Life to the people. One day, BAHA'O'LLAH showed such extreme kindness to the teachers that, although I was in the prison, I decided that I, too, might, perhaps, become confirmed in teaching. Thus I entertained the thought of going to Kashghar, because, until then, no teacher had been sent there. I wanted to go singly and alone, without any burden. The only thing that I prepared was a small grip containing some of the blessed tablets, papers and pen. When I took my passport, the late mofty (lawyer who has religious jurisdiction) became my guarantor. I was about to begin my journey when the matassaref (mayor) Ibraheem Pasha announced that he would not be impolite or prevent my departure, but according to his responsibility and the discharging of his duty, he would be obliged to send a telegram to Constantinople as soon as I was aboard the boat. The meaning was, that we shall prevent you, but the message was nicely phrased. Therefore, I did not go.
"The purpose is this, that when I permit the pilgrims to return, they may go and teach. It is evident that to remain here one minute is equal to a thousand years elsewhere, but teaching is greater. Whosoever is confirmed in teaching the Cause of God is the servant of the Holy Threshold and he is here also. There is no importance attached to the duration of time here. How many souls had the privilege of paying only three visits during the blessed days of BAHA'O'LLAH, yet it seems that they are always present at the Most Holy Threshold. They received infinite bounty with the honor of one or two visits, and how many souls came and remained for a long time, yet returned as they came, the signs of their honor of visit to the Most Holy Threshold could not, in any way, be found in their faces. Some visit but once and become new souls.
"During the last days in Adrianopole, Agha Djamal* and Agha Mirza Abdul-Rahim Boroodjerdy, twice came to the Most Holy Threshold. After their first visit BAHA'O'LLAH said: 'When Agha Mirza Abdul-Rahim entered he was a person, when he left he was transformed.'
"To visit the blessed tomb of BAHA'O'LLAH, which is the sacred place of the Supreme Concourse, and the Sublime Threshold, the tomb of the Bab, is the greatest hope of the near ones, but in this day teaching and service in the Cause of God are greater and more important than all. Otherwise, it is my wish to have the friends always with me.
"Let all of your thoughts be thus: To render a service to the Glorious Abha Threshold, and be utterly selfless. This is the great bestowal! By God!—There is no God but Him!—should men rule the earth for a thousand years, with utmost power, it would not be equal to one moment of servitude at the Holy Threshold, because that sovereignty of a thousand years will perish and be effaced, while servitude in this Cause, though of only one moment's duration, is eternal!"
June 28, 1914.
Mirza Ali Akbar Nakh-Djavany gave a banquet feast for all of the believers in the blessed home of Abdul-Baha. To the western friends he is known as Mirza Ali Akbar. After having the honor of
*The translator personally knows Agha Djamal. He was one of the famous teachers in Persia, but later he followed the nakazeen. In a short time, his only son was accidentally killed by a horse. He lost all of his possessions. Although the believers left him to himself, yet he could not remain in any of the towns. Finally he became a wanderer and died of shame, regret, remorse and fear. Such is the end of those who violate the Covenant of God!—Dr. Zia M. Bagdadi.
being in the service of Abdul-Baha in America, Europe and the Holy Land, he was permitted to return to his home in Russia, accompanied by his bride, Fatmeh Khanom, sister of Zeenat Khanom.* On the occasion of the above mentioned feast, Abdul-Baha gave the following talk:
"During all the blessed days of BAHA'O'LLAH, my hope always was that a day would come, perhaps, God willing, when I might travel in a certain direction and, in proportion to my ability, make my utmost effort, as one in the last great struggle of death. But on account of our incarceration, as prisoners, all of that time passed with anguish—because the fruit of existence is, that spiritual motion or activity be obtained from man; that is, he should be moving and not still, flying and not resting. In all of the contingent beings, lack of motion is the cause of death, and motion is the cause of life. At that time I was very disheartened and depressed because I found myself unconfirmed and unassisted in service to the Holy Threshold—that is, hindered by the prison; but because I considered that hindrance was in the blessed path, therefore comfort could be obtained.
"When the ascension of BAHA'O'LLAH occurred, the severity of its effect and anguish was to such a degree that it cannot be described. That effect and anguish overcame all other feelings. It left in me no life, will or thought. For a long time I was in such a state of sorrow. Afterward, the fire of dissension became ablaze. (This refers to the nakezeen or violators of the Covenant.) All of you know that this, too, hindered me. Later, it was considered that the Cause of God had fallen into great danger. Notwithstanding this I intended to travel, but the government interfered. All of the enemies of the Blessed Beauty attacked from all regions. They believed
*The wife of the translator, Dr. Zia M. Bagdadi.—Editors.
that the ascension of BAHA'O'LLAH was an opportunity for them, and in the utmost power they attacked. In every corner there was an armed enemy. Hatred and fighting were in evidence, especially among the Yahyais (Ezelis), who had been always hiding in the holes, without a name, a sign, a voice or calling, and who now became hopeful because of the ascension of the Blessed Beauty, that perhaps they might corrupt the Blessed Cause. They arose with utmost power, especially when the news of dissension (violation) was received. Also, the ulama and mujtahedeen (Mohammedan priests) believed that it was their opportunity and they began to attack. Beside these, the government gave us trouble. Other very hard problems came in the midst, such as the tragedy of Yezd (this refers to the martrydom of more than 150 of the Bahais in the city of Yezd in Persia). Indeed, on account of that incident my bones collapsed. Although I did not speak a word, yet night and day I did not have rest.
"It is quite evident what we suffered in those days. All of these hindrances became the cause of my disinclination to travel. When freedom was proclaimed (This refers to the freedom of the Turkish Empire from the obsolute monarchy of Sultan Abdul-Hamid to the present constitutional government) and exile and prison were over, I thought the time had come to travel, no matter what might happen. Immediately, though I was ill, without the knowledge of any soul, I took the boat and went away, saying, 'In the Name of God, who moves and stops the ship!'
"The known people of discord (nakazeen and enemies) in Acca circulated the report that I had run away, that I feared the Society of Union and Progress, that I was a traitor—I take refuge in God!—and fearfully, chose to escape. God be exalted! In the time of Abdul-Hamid the enemies of Abdul-Baha constantly wrote reports that I was
in perfect accord with the lovers of liberty, that I had communicated with them and was working against the despotic government. But when liberty was proclaimed they changed the issue and arose with a different calumny. Thus in their report they have written that Abdul-Baha writes in his letters that Abdul-Hamid was oppressed, and says the same thing of the Sultan of Persia; that he encourages and urges the friends to take refuge among the Russians and the British. God be exalted! Abdul-Hamid imprisoned the Blessed Beauty for twenty-five years. He imprisoned me during all of his reign (Abdul-Hamid succeeded to the throne of the Turkish Empire in 1876 and was deposed in 1908). The Blessed Beauty in the Book of Akdas, clearly stated concerning him that he was an oppressor king, in these words, 'O thou point (Constantinople) situated between the two seas (the Black and Marmora seas), verily, the throne of oppression is set on thee.'
"The Society of Union and Progress became the cause of my liberation. With all of this, how could I say that Abdul-Hamid was oppressed? The truth is that the lovers of liberty became the cause of safety to thousands of souls. Problems of this kind arose because my intention was that, perhaps, God willing, I might become confirmed in service to the Holy Threshold. I did not pay any attention to those reports. I went to Europe and America, and traveled in all of the cities. Through the assistance and bounty of the Blessed Beauty, the call to the Kingdom of Abha was heralded, and the teachings publicly given. The blessed Cause was proclaimed in temples, churches, meetings and gatherings. No place was omitted. Although I was in the utmost weakness, yet the confirmations of the Blessed Beauty were continuous when I addressed the people and turned to the Kingdom of Abha. I often spoke for one or two hours without ceasing. Although all of us are like particles, the light of the Blessed Beauty is like unto the rays of the sun. Every particle that falls in sunshine, becomes radiant and grows. Our growth is like the growth of the particles in sunshine. The purpose is that the bounty of the Blessed Beauty is so extensive as to be indescribable."
Then, after reciting a beautiful poem of love for BAHA'O'LLAH, Abdul-Baha continued:
"The breaths of the blessed confirmations were so effective that they melted the hearts and caused the souls to rejoice in the divine glad tidings. On our own part, it was only an activity similar to a death struggle. Thanks be to God! A seed was planted in the gardens of the hearts that is growing throughout eternity. Blessed souls became enkindled, attracted and arose to serve until we returned to the Holy Threshold in the utmost joy and happiness. Thanks be to God! The friends of God from all regions came to the Holy Threshold and we met and associated with them. From the light in their faces their hearts are reflected. Assurance is obtained that these souls are self-sacrificing in the path of the Blessed Beauty. They have no aim save His good pleasure; they have no thought save spreading His fragrances; in the utmost enkindlement they gathered around the circulating place of the Supreme Concourse; they touched the Thresholds of the Holy Spot (tomb of BAHA'O'LLAH) and the Supreme Threshold (the tomb of the Bab) with their heads, and journeyed to their countries. I am hopeful that from their return, great results and glorious signs may be manifest. Now that you are going away (referring to Mirza Ali Akbar and others) you must go likewise with divine power, spiritual glad tidings and attractions.
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