By lessan | Published:
November 14, 2006
Two notables of the Faith came to visit Rabe’a, and both were hungry. “It may be that she will give us food,†they said to each other. “Her food is bound to come from a lawful source.†When they sat down there was a napkin with two loaves laid before them. They were well content. [...]
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By lessan | Published:
November 14, 2006
Rabe’a bint Esma’il al-‘Adawiya, born in humble circumstances and sold into slavery as a child, later settled in Basra where she attained great fame as a saint and a preacher and was highly esteemed by many of her pious contemporaries. The date of her death is given variously as 135 (752) and 185 (801). To [...]
By lessan | Published:
November 14, 2006
Here is an abridged translation of Tadhkirat al-Auliya (The Memorial of the Saints), written in the 12th or 13th century by Farid ud-Din Attar. This translation is from Omphaloskepsis.com, which provides free, English translations of Eastern literature.
By lessan | Published:
November 7, 2006
In several Tablets Bahá’u’lláh has described the fear of God as the cause of nearness to Him. This statement may be difficult for some to appreciate. For why should a loving God be feared? Fear is engendered in man when he feels inadequate to deal with a situation, and confidence is generated when he finds [...]
By lessan | Published:
November 4, 2006
NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHÃ’ÃS OF THE UNITED STATES 536 Sheridan Road Wilmette, Illinois April 1, 1958 Dear Bahá’à Friend: It is the great and solemn privilege of your National Spiritual Assembly to place in your hands this pamphlet, “The Passing of Shoghi Effendi,” written by ‘Amatu’l- Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum in collaboration with John [...]