'Abdu'l-Bahá,
227-8
Abu'l-Fath-i-Shahristání, 144 n.
heir, 221-2
Most Great Branch, 222
Most Mighty Branch, 221, 227
Abu'l-Qásim Faráhání, Mírzá (Qá'im Maqám), 65 and n.
Abode, pristine, 268
Acts, see Deeds
'Ád (Arabian tribe), 214
Adoption, 128
Adorer and Adored One, 53
Adrianople (Land of Mystery), 118, 213
Adversity, see Tests and trials
Afnán (Báb's kindred), 73, 84, 221-3, 231, 232
Aghsán (Bahá'u'lláh's descendants), 221-2
Agriculture, 90
'Akká (Most Great Prison), 21, 52, 77, 78, 83, 89, 95, 210, 227, 233, 254, 264, 267
officials governing, 125, 127
'Alí-Akbar (Hájí Mullá 'Alí-Akbar Shahmírzádí), 83 and n.
Strong City, 259
'Alí-Akbar, Ustád, 48 and n., 49-53 passim
'Alí Haydar, 260
Amín, 73, 83 and n.
Ancient Beauty, 258
Angels, 145
Anguish, 112
Animosity, 23, 44
fire (Flame) of hatred, 88, 132, 219
Annas, 210
Apostle of God, see Muhammad
Áqá Ján, Mirzá, 159, 174
Áqásí, Hájí Mírzá (a Grand Vizir of the Sháh), 65 n.
Arabic, 49, 122, 164
Aristotle, 147
Ark, 5, 71, 97, 116, 120, 134, 208
Armaments, see Weapons
Arts, 38-9, 96, 211
Source of, 72
Asceticism, 71
study of, 26, 51, 168
Ashraf, Mírzá, 79 and n.
Atmosphere, contamination of, 69
Atom(s), 5, 76, 130, 176
Attributes, see Qualities
'B' (letter), 101 and n.
Bá, see Beirut
Báb (Point), 101-3, 233
Bahá'u'lláh is return of, 182, 185
Bábí Faith (Dispensation of Bayán), 182
banished, 65
came in year sixty, 89
first to adore Bahá'u'lláh, 75
first to recognize, 184-5
kindred of, see Afnán
laws of, 132
prayer revealed on Anniversary of Birth of, 234
prophesies Bahá'u'lláh, 43, 53, 76, 77-8
protected, 102
Qayyúm-i-Asmá, 120
Titles of
Crier, 12, 103, 118
Herald, 75, 132
Lord of the Realms of Grace and Bounty, 65
Luminary, 102
Point, 65, 75, 77, 101, 102, 103, 124, 161, 184
Remembrance, 13
Bábís (People of Bayán), 41-3, 190
disbelievers among, 74, 79, 185, 190, 236
Backbiting (unseemly talk), 219-20
forbidden contact, 43
should accept Bahá'u'lláh, 74-5, 103-5
unsheathed swords of, 85
Baghdád, 240
Bahá, city of, 120
Bahá'í Faith (Cause of God), 119, 168, 249
Afnán should serve, 232
Bahá'ís (Believers, Loved Ones, Servants, etc.), 76-7, 121, 138-9, 190-1, 207-10, 220, 238-43, 257, 262-3, 266
all must aid, 23
Cause (of God), 51, 54, 60, 84, 104, 119, 212, 222, 246, 249, 255, 260, 264
House of Justice, see House of Justice
if denied, what else worthy, 131
laws of, see Laws and decrees
none can protest what befalls, 212
potency of, 264
promotion of, see Teaching
purpose of, 123, 168, 220
resplendent as sun, 40, 79
shielded by Most Great Infallibility, 105
tabernacle of, 84
universal faith needed, 69
victory of, 57, 197-8, 222
see also Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
aid to, beseeched, 92, 94, 108, 117, 120, 130, 132, 233-4
Bahá'u'lláh, 62, 74, 76, 103, 104, 107, 108
attributes of, see Qualities
Bahá'u'lláh loves, 148
Bahá'u'lláh remembers, 49, 246, 254, 261, 264
blessed, see Blessedness
character and conduct of
conform to God's Will, 116
companions of Crimson Ark, 97, 120, 134
intercede for enemies, 91
loyalty to Government, 22-3, 87
obey God's laws, 50, 62, 71, 72, 93, 108, 130, 132, 196, 197, 267, 268
protect stations of men, 38
shining examples, 138
trustworthiness, 37-8, 122
see also Character; Conduct
Covenant-breakers, see Covenant-breakers
deeds of, see Deeds
fellowship, see Fellowship
gaze of God toward, 237
glory on, 44, 54, 80, 97, 132, 191, 198, 235, 240, 243, 247, 259, 264
handmaids, 252, 254-6
learned,
138, 221
leaves, 254-5, 256
see also Knowledge and wisdom, men of
memories immortalized, 266
names mentioned (recorded), 5, 13, 262, 266
peace of God upon, 134
protection of, by God, 35, 62, 88, 96
reward of, 86
spirituality of
brilliant, 88
station of, 58, 92, 96, 148, 259, 263, 268
burn brightly, 58
eye to mankind, 208
happy, 15, 52, 62, 235, 253, 257
hear doves of Paradise, 54
jewel among men, 13
mirror radiance of Bahá, 198
one soul, 264
pass beyond sea of names, 58
sea moving by God's desire, 34
throbbing artery, 143
steadfastness, see Steadfastness
sufferings of, 17, 42, 215, 246
beset by enemies, 243
Tablet in honour of, 235-6
held in teeth of wolves, 106
lamented and moaned, 177
martyrdom, see Martyrdom
positions seized by traitors, 125
victorious, 57, 247
scatter opposition, 85
see also Non-believers; Seekers
unstoppable, 44
advent of, 4, 13, 15, 89, 101-4, 115-16, 182, 215, 231, 244-5, 247-8, 258-60
Balance, 118, 237, 255
came from heaven of eternity, 9
amanuensis of, 159, 174
unconcealed (unveiled), 40, 96, 123
authority of, 48, 75, 108, 131
Báb prophesies, 43, 53, 76-8, 89
Báb's laws may be changed by, 132
Báb's return, 182, 185
bears trust of God, 12
Books of God mention, 47, 50, 107, 231, 248
breathed new life into human frame, 84
chalice of loving-kindness, 220
Christ glorified by, 11, 12, 14
Christ testified of, 11, 103
Christ's return, 9-11
comments on 'Sure Handle', 95
counsels of, 70, 86
Covenant of (Crimson Book), 89, 90, 220, 242
descendants of, see Aghsán
educated by God, 148-50
father of, 65 n.
fragrance of, 15, 220
gives knowledge of God, 39, 50, 156, 195-6
God pledged to send, 115
'HE is I', 258
hidden, 143
infallibility of, 105, 106, 108, 116, 123
inner Being of, 72
investigation of, 12, 157, 188, 211, 236
Kingdom of, 231
Kingdom of God embodied in, 12
laws changed by, 28, 132
laws of, see Laws and decrees
letters and questions to, 183, 196-7, 267
love of, 17
loves mankind, 148, 171
melodies of, would create havoc, 106-7
Moses testified of, 103
Muhammad testified of, 103, 214
name of, 101, 105, 182, 185, 231
as veil, 9-10
newspapers untruthful about, 40
strengthens, 79
outer being of, 72
power of, 107
proofs of, 74, 75, 117, 181, 245
prophecies about, see Prophecies
protected, 102
purpose of, 21, 44, 72, 92, 96, 166, 168, 174, 219, 260
reminder to people, 137
unstoppable, 14, 15, 44, 115, 123, 210, 233, 243
tyranny of world doesn't hinder, 125
recognition of, 47-8, 50-3, 78, 103, 114, 188, 207-11, 238-45, 248, 250, 261, 263
blessed, see Blessedness
rejection of (opposition to), 33, 61, 96, 107, 120, 131, 188, 207, 232, 235, 240-2, 248, 250-1, 261
by Alí-Akbar, 48-9
by Bethlehem, 15
faculty for, 52-3
necessary to know God, 50, 156
obscured by veils, 9-10, 12, 41;
see also Veils
requires freedom from attachments, 41
Bábís, 79, 185, 190
remembers Bahá'ís, 246, 254, 261
because of fear, 61
clergy, 10, 110, 254, 259
denies former Manifestations, 248, 249
kings and queens, 252
learned, 256
Muhammadans (people of Qur'án), 15, 103-4
people of tyranny, 49, 54, 107, 255
Persians, 62, 84
Shí'ih divines, 79
see also Non-believers
requested interview with learned, 139
reveals God's glory, 197
Revelation of, see Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
sheltering shadow of, 257
signs of, see Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
Sinai glorifies, 15
station of
new attire of Best Beloved, 87
sufferings of, 11, 15, 44, 75, 104, 122-3, 151
other Announcements bow to, 248
pre-eminent, 259
source of grace and gifts, 245
transcends past and future, 74-5
are for sake of world, 10, 12
unfolds wings of broken bird, 169
battered by stones of idle fancy, 139
because of Covenant-breakers, 58-60, 70, 121
imprisonments,
10, 41, 49, 104, 151, 259, 260
'Iráq exile, 40, 131, 143, 240
see also 'Akká
marks of sword on Tree, 209
martyrdom sought, 14, 15
sorrowed by grievances, 139
weeps, 189
utterances of, see Utterances
warnings of, 190
Will of, 221-3
wine of, 105, 108, 110, 208, 239, 241, 249
words of
are water, 257
Writings (Tablets) of, 120, 143, 210, 216, 245, 261
could render Cause victorious, 197
pronounced by Qá'im, 258
cause souls to soar, 119
cheer eyes, 9
collected by non-believers, 131
dictated to Mírzá Áqá Ján, 159
ended but theme unexhausted, 119
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, 203
fragrance of, 261
Hidden Words, 36
Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 85, 93, 128 and n., 132, 200, 221, 262, 264, 267
Kitáb-i-Íqán, 210
memorization of, 200
potency of, 200
power of, 88
transcriptions of, 133 n.
verses, 74, 87, 89, 110, 114, 117, 119, 147, 183
written in Persian, 49, 122 and n.
yield spirit of life, 147
Balínús, 147-8
Bathá, see Mecca
Bayán, 12, 51, 52, 76, 78, 190
heaven of, 245
Bayán, people of, see Bábís
'lawful is it', 75
Beards, 23
Begging, 26
Behaviour, see Character; Conduct; Deeds; Qualities
Beirut (Bá), 227 and n.
Believers, see Bahá'ís; Non-believers; Seekers
Bethlehem, 14
Bible; see Prophecies, Holy Books
Bird(s), 106, 197
Celestial, 139
Blessedness, 16-17, 48, 76, 105, 107, 116, 143, 147, 208-9, 211, 216, 236, 254, 257, 259, 264
doves, 58, 106, 240
Falcon, 169
nightingale, 107, 195, 197, 240
of darkness, 236
of Heaven, 197, 261
raven, 261
of hearing ear, 197, 209
Book(s), 117, 119, 237
of seeker, 235
of spot, 197
of steadfast, 123
destruction of, ended, 25, 28, 91
Breeze, 13, 14, 16
Most Great, 47
Mother, see Mother Book
of God, see God
of Names, see Names
of God, 137, 177, 214
Britain, government of, 93
Burning Bush,
111, 177
Burning Fire, 116
see also Moses
Buzurg, Mírzá, 65 n.
Calamities, 166
Carmel, 3-4
Cause of God, see Bahá'í Faith
Celibacy, 24
Certitude
'Left unto right', 42
Chaos, see Civilization
Character, 36, 57, 68, 86, 88, 120, 126, 220, 222, 256, 257
base natures, 96-7
Charity, 71, 94, 156
evil passions, 70
see also Qualities
Chaste One, see Fátimih
Children, 61
education of, see Education
Christ (Spirit), 61
of men, 58, 87, 125, 127, 164
of world, 139
Bahá'u'lláh glorified by, 11, 103
Christians
glorified by Bahá'u'lláh, 11, 12, 14
prophecies of, see Prophecies
rejection of, 9-10, 15, 211
by Jews, 206, 214
return of, 9-11
titles of
Dayspring, 10
Luminary, 9
Son, 9, 12, 14
Spirit, 9, 10, 24, 60, 115, 206, 208, 210, 214
clergy, see Clergy
City, 4, 246, 260
followers of Son, 9
followers of Spirit, 24
reject Bahá'u'lláh, 9
of Bahá, 120
Civilization
strong, 259
chaos and crises of, 90, 94, 137-8, 163-4, 166, 170, 171, 176-7, 243, 267
Clergy
darkened by tyranny, 84
government, see Government; Kings and rulers
day when treasures of no use, 232
everything visible shall perish, 231-2
smoke of corruption, 39
moderation in, 69
pillars of (reward and punishment), 27, 66, 126, 129, 164
transformation of
advancement, 86
Western, 69
fear of God necessary, 63, 93, 121
freed from false gods, 86
fused by love, ruined by hatred, 88
God's laws (religion) necessary for, 50, 67, 69, 125, 130, 166-7
one aim and faith, 69
peace, see Peace
regeneration, 84, 130, 141, 223, 244
rehabilitation, 174
remedy, 73, 168
trustworthiness necessary, 38, 122
bishops, 14
Clothes, 23
celibacy and seclusion of, 24, 60, 71
commotion among, 106
divines are veils, 238
monks could inherit kingdom, 14
put to flight, 258
reject Bahá'u'lláh, 10, 110, 254, 259
should fear God, 61-2, 245
should recognize Bahá'u'lláh, 12, 13, 14, 244
should reform society, 168
teach superstitions, 42
Commandments, see Laws and decrees
Compassion, 73, 126, 134, 168, 242
Concord, see Unity
Concourse on High, 3, 13, 36, 65, 85, 106, 122, 182, 206, 208
Conduct, 27, 57, 68, 78, 85, 86-9, 91, 94, 138, 155-6, 219-21
fairness in dealings, 36, 38
Confession, 24-5
flee from mischief, 94
ingratiating behaviour, 94-5
of Bahá'ís, 27, 35, 57, 64, 71, 85, 86-9, 91, 94, 129, 134, 138-9
see also Character; Qualities
Conflict, see Strife; War
Constancy, see Steadfastness
Constitutional monarchy, see Government
Consultation, 126, 168, 242
Contention, see Strife
Corruption, 39, 69, 171, 237
Counsellor, 44, 134, 170
Country, see Earth; Nations
Courage, 156
Courtesy, 88
Covenant-breakers, 58-60, 70, 79, 103, 112, 114, 121, 181
Mírzá Hádí Dawlat-Ábádí, 42 and n., 43-4, 79
Covetousness,
Mírzá Yahyá (Subh-i-Azal), 43, 75, 111 and n.
71
Crafts, see Work
see also Materialism
Craftsmanship, sun of, 38
Craftsmen, 52
Creation, 101-2, 140-3
all encompassed by Ocean, 196
Crime, 70, 93
all is God's, 53, 117
atom(s), 5, 130, 176
beginning (called into being), 66, 75, 101, 116, 140, 161-2
being, world (realm) of, 69, 142, 173, 195, 221
countless realms, 91, 187
existence
book of, 60
Firstness, 140
goal of, 173
school of, 66
world (realm) of, 75, 137, 140, 195, 262
God created all, 110
kingdom of, 38, 122
kingdoms of earth and heaven, 76
mysteries of, 147
Nature, 142, 144
other worlds and creatures, 188
purpose of, 268
quickened by Tongue, 195
reality, elementary, 61
realm of, 47, 105, 137
Realm on High, 108
resurrection and return, 183
reveals God's signs, 60
shook to foundations, 3
should respond to Revelation, 21
stones and trees shout, 13
trustworthiness, 38, 122
universe, scrolls of, 60
world of the spirit, 64
world shines through heavenly grace, 49
see also Worlds of God
Crimson Ark, see Ark
Crimson Book (Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh), 89, 90, 220, 242
Cursing, 27, 38, 92, 129, 219-20
Damascus, 159, 175
David, 145
Dawlat-Ábádí, see Hádí
Dawn, 41, 51, 75, 233
Dawning-Place, 109, 113, 149, 210, 234
Day
earth laid bare treasures, 107
Day Star, 33, 50, 62, 76, 77, 85, 111, 114, 125, 199, 205, 211, 240, 247, 252
everything will fade away (vanish), 231-2, 245, 265-6
of deeds, 232
of God, 3-5, 64, 78, 103
incomparable, 28, 80
of sight, 239
veils prevent understanding of, 41
treasures of no use, 232
see also Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
Death, physical
mortal blasts, 258
Death and sleep, spiritual, 16, 119
visiting graves, 27-8
see also Immortality; Soul
awakening from, 13, 17, 42, 169, 172, 258, 262
Deeds (fruit), 60, 86, 88, 89, 120, 126, 131-2, 138, 178, 198, 222, 238, 252, 256
die in wrath, 103, 131
extinction, 241
ignorant perish, 53
leave dead to dead, 15
and words, 57, 91
Destiny, see Fate
Bahá'ís perform, 57, 62, 131-2, 138
Criminal, penalties for, 93, 164
Day of, 232
Evil
retribution for, 177
fruitful lives, 62
unbelief is recompense for, 235, 260
fruits of human existence, 132, 257
fruits of Lote-Tree, 78
of Afnán, 84, 222
of former times, 41
own reward, 189
recompense for, 189, 235, 255, 260
rendered vain, 182
service to God, 234
shame of nations, 61
which create turmoil, 197
Detachment, 57, 58, 59, 74, 116, 155, 182, 253, 255
abandon things, 78, 232, 266
Diplomacy, see Statesmanship
see also Materialism
Discoveries of various ages, 150
Dishonesty, 57
Dissension, see Strife
Diversity in nature, 142
Divines, see Clergy
Doctors, 110
Doubt, 138
Doves, see Birds
Dreams, 187-8
Drop(s)
into an ocean, 176
Dust, writhing in, 112
of one ocean, 27, 129
of sea of delusion, 58
Ears, see Hearing
Earth
contamination of atmosphere, 69
Earthquakes, 117
creation of, see Creation
darkened by tyranny, 84
Day when treasures laid bare, 107
evanescent, 258
freed from false gods, 86
illuminated, 89, 119
'no hollows or hills', 162
one city, 68
one country, 22, 127, 167, 172
one homeland, 67
overwhelmed with sorrow, 243
ponder conflicts and changes of, 267
quickened, 131
strange things exist in, 69
see also Civilization
East (Orient), 13, 14
captivated by West, 144
Economics
interest on loans, 133-4
Education, 73, 161-2
arts and sciences, 26
Educator, 149
duty of father, 128
effective instrument for, 87
language, 22, 68, 89, 127, 166
mandatory, 39, 51
money for, 90
religious, 68
spiritual, 170
true, 27, 35, 129
useful, 52, 168-9
see also Knowledge and wisdom
Educators, 35, 96-7, 109
Empedocles, 145
Enquirer, see Seeker
Equity, 39, 42, 43, 57, 78, 84, 93, 125, 170
Error, source of, 156
Eternity, 246
Ethics, see Character; Conduct; Qualities
Evil, 69, 123, 138, 156, 178
designs of enemies, 88
Existence, see Creation
Evil One, 87, 156
retribution for, 177
Satan, 177
Eyes, see Sight
Faces toward God, 49, 111, 137, 263, 264
Fairness, 36, 62, 85, 130, 134, 170
Faith,
119
Faithless, see Non-believers
see also Bahá'í Faith; Certitude; Piety; Religion; Seekers
Falcon, 169
Falsehood, see Truth
Fanaticism, 68, 168
Fasting, 109
Fate (destiny), 113, 175, 268
Father, 11, 14
Fathers, 25, 128
Fátimih (Chaste One), 206, 213 and n., 214 and n.
Fear, 84
cause for rejecting Truth, 61
Fellowship, 22, 35-6, 44, 67, 87, 90, 91, 162, 168
see also God, fear of
see also Unity
Festival, 78
Fidelity, see Steadfastness
Finger, 156
First One, see Husayn, Mullá
Fisherman, 10
Followers of God, see Bahá'ís; Seekers
Force concealed in world of being, 221
Force similar to lightning, 69
Forgiveness, 70, 77, 139
from God, 24-5, 95-6, 176, 208, 219
Free will, see Fate
prayer for, 24-5, 95-6
Freedom, see Liberty
Froward, see Non-believers
Fruit
deeds, see Deeds
Future, 102, 241
of one tree, 127, 164
Day when..., see Day
Gabriel, 206
dreams about, 187-8
see also Civilization, transformation of
Generation, this perverse, 85
Generosity, 138, 177
Glory, 155
on Bahá'ís, see Bahá'ís
God, 42-4, 62, 95, 101, 102, 109-11, 114, 139, 140, 155-7, 169, 176, 181
pavilion of, 112
realm of, 137, 181, 219
all illumined by, 263
Gods, see Idols
all things are of, 53, 110, 222
assistance (service) to, 113, 196, 234
atoms vibrate at mention of, 5
authority of, 58, 132, 133, 142, 249
Bahá'u'lláh promised by, 115
belief in (recognition of), 50, 51, 181-3, 184, 187, 268
domain is hearts of men, 221
Book of, 78, 79, 96, 97, 105, 108, 109, 117, 190, 200, 231, 245, 249
hearts subdued, 264
loved by Believers, 172, 176
mankind summoned to, 44, 115, 123
true lovers, 48
yearning, 59
worship, 53
Scriptures, Scrolls, Tablets, 111, 120
bounty of, 21, 260
see also Holy Books
breezes of, 137, 177, 215
chastisement of, 245
Command of, 141
countenance of, 253, 254, 261
court of, 266
Covenant of, 181, 262
creations of, see Creation
Day of, see Day of God; Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
dominion of, 139, 227, 259
exalted, 60, 61
favour of, 195
fear of, 63, 93, 120, 121, 126, 155, 196, 219, 222, 245
forgiveness, 24-5, 77, 95-6, 176, 208
fragrance (savours) of, 111, 116, 195, 211, 214, 249, 261, 263, 268
grace of, 252, 260
hosts of, 77, 108, 256
infallibility of, see Infallibility
'I am Best-Beloved', 173
kingdom of, see Kingdom of God
knowledge of, 50, 150, 268
inaccessible, 207
law of,
through Bahá'u'lláh, 39, 50, 156, 195-6
unknowable, 101, 102, 113, 114
109, 206
light of, 102, 253
see also Laws and decrees
love of, 210, 263, 265
melodies of, 106-7, 240
name, potency of, 5, 231, 236, 247, 261
names of, 246, 252
nearness of, 78-9, 114
no one can regard himself as, 60
oneness of, 43, 47, 50, 59, 105, 111, 114, 137, 143, 148, 163, 178, 212, 236, 244, 261
partners of, 185, 207, 212, 214, 215
philosophers acknowledge, 144-51
power (potency) of, 34, 61, 62, 70, 83, 114, 117, 176, 183, 200
all affairs in His grasp, 59
praise of, 33-4, 49, 83, 88, 91-2, 110-11, 112, 161, 163, 233, 262, 263, 265
can dispense with all, 41
does what pleases, 15, 51, 95, 96, 105, 132, 233, 266
gives and withholds, 266
holds destiny of all, 155
by Bálinús, 148
proofs of, 33, 34, 107
inadequate, 28, 74, 113
prayer for, 110-17
purpose of, 123, 162, 188, 268
unstoppable, 33, 216, 233
rejection of, 48, 111, 120, 156, 173-4, 245, 251
retribution of, 177
chastisement, 245
reunion with, 114
see also Reward and punishment
revelation of, see Day of God; Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
separation (remoteness) from, 3, 4, 14, 79, 113-14, 177
sovereignty, 83, 109, 114, 144, 207, 216, 266
speaks truth, 147
Spirit of, 248
station of, 140
submission to, 155
sun as metaphor for, 61
tears of, 59
thanks to, 116, 235, 251
throne of, 113, 182, 263
trust in, 155, 161, 176
turns sorrow into gladness, 4
verses of, 147
wealth of, 75, 96
Will of, 59, 67, 78, 109, 116, 142, 246, 254
wine of, 110, 116
word of,
140-1, 161, 162, 172-3, 184, 186
see also Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
Good, 155, 169, 170
Gossip, see Backbiting
Government, 125, 126, 127
God beseeched to aid, 29, 39, 65, 127
Graves, visiting, 27-8
international, 165
just, 87, 93
kingship plus republic (i.e. constitutional monarchy), 28, 93
loyalty to, 22-3, 221
should enforce laws of God, 29, 90
should uphold religion, 63, 130
see also House of Justice; Kings and rulers
Great Peace, see Peace
Greater Branch (Mírzá Muhammad-'Alí), 222
Greatest Name, 33
Greece, 149-50
Green Island, 37, 122
Guidance, 138
Hádí (Mírzá Hádí Dawlat-Ábádí), 42 and n., 43-4, 79
Hands of the Cause, 83 and n.
Harmony, 68, 72, 73, 164
Hatred, see Animosity
Haydar-'Alí, Hájí Mírzá, 57 and n., 70, 74, 243-4
Healing, ocean of, 113
Hearing, 111, 113, 131, 147, 170, 171, 244, 250
Day of, 239, 258
Heart(s), 152, 163, 178, 183, 189, 196, 256, 267
ear, 12, 47, 61, 64, 197, 209, 240, 258
bear witness to God, 114
Heaven(s), 47, 114, 120, 173
chilled, 263
detached and pure, 143, 172, 198
doors of, unlocked, 89, 173
ears of, 208
fixed on vanities, 241
may attain peace, 219
opened through fear of God, 121
radiant, 116, 138
set ablaze, 142
set towards Bahá'u'lláh, 12, 245
stainless, 199
will be subdued, 264
won by good words, 85
of Bayán, 245
Heedless, see Non-believers
stars of, revealed, 107, 117
whispering sound of, 145
Hell, 118, 119, 189
Hermes, 148 and n.
Hermits, 71
Hidden Secret, 231
Hidden Treasure, 77
Hippocrates, 146
Holy Books (of former religions), 12
embellished by Bahá'u'lláh, 245
Holy war forbidden, 21, 28
mention Bahá'u'lláh, 47, 50, 107, 115, 231, 248
prophecies of, see Prophecies
purpose of, 105, 161, 162, 212
record Promise and Threat, 68
restrictions of, removed, 88
Honesty, 57, 78
Hope, 112
Hour, see Prophecies
House of Justice, 26-7, 68, 69-70, 93, 125, 128-9, 130, 134
choose one language, 127
Húd (Prophet of God), 214
education of children, 90, 128
promote Lesser Peace, 89
shelter for poor, 128
Huqúq'u'lláh, Trustee of, 83 n.
Humanity, see Mankind
Humility, 64
Husayn, 77, 234
Husayn, Muhammad (Vafá), 179 and n., 181
Husayn, Mullá, 184 and n., 185
Hypocrisy, 57, 102
words versus deeds, 61
Idleness,
138
Idols, 86, 146
see also Work
Idrís, 148 n.
Ignorant, 53, 150, 170, 258
'Imádu'd-Dín Abu'l-Fidá, 144 n.
Imám-Jum'ih of Isfahán, see Mir Muhammad Husayn
Imáms, 124 and n.
Immature, 80
Immortality, 130, 189
chalice of, 4, 113, 226
Imposture, 57
extinction, preserve from, 241
next world, 105, 251, 262
see also Souls
Independent investigation of truth, 130, 157, 188, 236
'let him who wisheth turn...', 211
Inevitable, 117
Infallibility
many meanings of, 108
Intelligence, see Knowledge and wisdom
Most Great, 105, 106, 108-9, 116, 123
of God, 110
Interest on loans, 133-4
Inventions (discoveries), 150
'Iráq, 131, 240
Ishmael, 215 and n.
Islám, 163
former Faith, 96, 124
Jalíl-i-Khu'í, 106 and n., 117, 121, 122, 124, 131
Imáms, 124 and n.
Kaaba, 4
mystics, 60
Qur'án, see Qur'án
sects of, 60
Shí'ih sect, 79, 92
see also Clergy
Jamálu'd-Dín-i-Afghání, 94-5
Javád, 237
Javád-i-Qazvíní, Muhammad (Ismu'lláhi'l-Júd), 74 and n., 240
Jerusalem, 159, 174
Jesus, see Christ
Jews
condemned Jesus, 206, 214
Jordan, 11
persecution of, 170
Joy, 71, 79, 139, 246
Júd, see Javád-i-Qazvíní, Muhammad
Judaism, see Moses
Justice, 42, 43, 57, 65, 78, 84, 120, 130, 132, 134, 157, 164-5, 166, 170, 215-16
army of, 139
Kaaba, 4
best beloved thing, 36-7, 43
cord of inviolable, 62
judge fairly, 76
light of, 124, 164, 170, 257
noble fruit, 67
purpose of, 67
rulers who administer, 139
soiled with dust, 137
tormented by injustice, 39
traineth world, 27, 128-9
treat neighbour as self, 64
Kindliness, 90
King, 50, 113, 206, 238
of Eternity, 123
Kingdom(s) of God, 253
of Kings, 215
of Revelation, 118
Bahá'u'lláh embodies, 12
Kings and rulers, 70, 93, 125, 126, 127, 130, 220-1, 252
earth and heaven, 5
gates open, 11
monks can inherit, 14
see also Worlds of God
chosen perdition for their people, 106
Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book), 85, 93, 128 and n., 132, 200, 221, 262, 264, 267
faults and favours of, 65
God beseeched to aid, 29, 39, 65, 127
Great Peace, 165
justice of, 164, 166
kingship plus republic (i.e. constitutional monarchy), 28, 93
loyalty to, 22-3, 65, 221
majesty of, 28
perpetrate tyranny, 85
shall pass away, 265-6
should enforce laws of God, 29, 90
should reform society, 168
should uphold religion, 63, 130
Kitáb-i-Íqán, 210
Knowledge and wisdom, 39, 67, 68, 78, 96, 144-52, 212, 256
antidote, 256
Koran, see Qur'án
armour of, 139
Bahá'u'lláh receives from God, 148-9
beginning of, 151
chalice of, 34, 79
cities of, 115
divine, 23, 43, 47, 110
education, see Education
everyone must acquire, 39, 51
fear of God is essence of, 155
gift, 39, 66
glory lies in, 68
God is essence of, 245
greatest blessing, 66
Greece was Seat of, 149
hosts of, 59, 76-7
justice gives, 37
luminary of, in every land, 150
men of (learned), 10, 62, 96-7, 138, 144, 150, 171, 172, 221, 235-6
not confined to words, 62
ocean of, 47, 53, 106, 169, 207, 245, 252
of God, 50
Pen reveals, 39
Prophets source of, 144-5
robe of, rent asunder, 137
rose garden of, 106
sea of, 34
self-, 35, 72, 156
shallow, 75
showers of, 85
source of, 129, 156
standard of, 50
stream of, 176
treasure, 52
tree of, 127, 174
true, 35, 57, 62, 105, 107, 166, 167
understanding, 41, 106, 132, 155-6, 166, 170
unfolded from Point, 102
useful, 169
wings to man's life, 51
Land, see Nation
Land of Mystery, see Adrianople
Language, universal, 22, 68, 89, 127, 165-6
Law, 206
Laws and decrees, 28, 94, 132, 262, 267
obedience to, 50, 62, 71, 72, 109, 126, 130, 188-9, 268
Learning, see Education; Knowledge and wisdom
see also the following subjects: Agriculture; Asceticism; Beards; Books, destruction of, ended; Celibacy; Charity; Civilization; Clothes; Conduct, of Bahá'ís; Confession; Crime; Crimson Book; Education; Educators; Fellowship; Government; Graves; Holy war; House of Justice; Justice; Kings and rulers; Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Knowledge and wisdom, self-; Language, universal; Loans; Muhammad; Peace; Righteousness; Steadfastness; Strife; Taxation; Trustworthiness; Unity; Usury; Weapons; Work
Leaves of one tree, bough, 27, 127, 129
Lesser Peace, see Peace
Letters, manifestations of, 101
Liberty
moderation, 169
Life after death, see Immortality
true, 84, 89, 162
Light, 13, 14, 33, 41, 92, 108, 119, 169, 240
and darkness, 138
Lightning or a force similar, 69
of God, 102, 253
see also Dawn
Lion, 197
Livelihood, see Work
Loans, 133-4
Lord of Names, see Names
Lote-Tree, 33, 34, 52, 53, 78, 107
Sadratu'l-Muntahá, 208 and n.
Love, 73, 74, 110, 138, 174
doors of, 87
Maid of Heaven, 251
essence of, 155
fire of, 88
limpid stream, 138
mirror, 173
of country, 87, 138, 167
of mankind, 138
of world, 88, 167
Manifestations of God, 21, 89, 161, 205, 212, 248
authority of, 185
Mankind, 76, 86, 87, 163-78
Bahá'u'lláh foretold by, 115, 231, 242
Bahá'u'lláh's rejectors also reject former, 248, 249
Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation hid in souls of, 103
Bahá'u'lláh's station transcends, 74-5, 248
Burning Bush, 111, 177
Burning Fire, 116
duty of followers of, 108
fictitious, 42
Húd, 214
'If a liar... if a man of truth', 211
infallibility of, 108-9
new attire of, 87
outward appearance of, evanescent, 258
progressive revelation, 89, 114-15, 150, 161, 183-7, 257
recognition of, 41
faculty for, 52-3, 89
rejection of, 163
return of, 183-7
Sálih, 214
source of knowledge, 144-5, 156
see also individual names of Manifestations
aid to, besought, 70, 86, 171-2, 174, 178
Maqsúd, Mírzá, 159, 174-6
Bahá'u'lláh loves, 148, 171
capacity to hearken to God's word, 52-3, 89
cheered by Bahá'u'lláh, 252
civilization, see Civilization
clay clods, 260
corruption of, 39
deeds of, see Deeds
destiny of, 172
education of, 161-2
elevated by teachings of God, 130
enveloped by tyranny, 84
exaltation of, 86, 120, 121
faces toward God, 137, 263-4
fear of God, 63, 93, 121, 219
fellowship, see Fellowship
forsake evil, 138
fused by love, ruined by hatred, 88
gather beneath tabernacle, 84
good character of, 36, 57
hearts of, see Hearts
latent treasures of, 72, 219
leaders of, believed in God, 144
limbs quake, 102
must aid Cause, 23
non-believers, see Non-believers
nothingness of, 112
obedience to God's laws, 89, 109, 130, 166, 167, 188, 189
perplexed with doubts, 243
perverse generation, 85
poverty of, 75
purpose of, 35, 103, 111, 113, 246, 268
rebirth of, 142
religion necessary for, 63, 64, 87, 125, 129, 130
sages are eyes of, 171
seekers, see Seekers
shame, sense of, 63
sore vexed, 117
statesmanship a shield for, 151
station of, 172, 174, 220
supreme Talisman, 161
summoned, 44, 115, 123, 200
swoons, 61, 104, 118
that which is veiled from eyes of, 232
tolerance and righteousness of, 36
treasure of, is utterance, 62
trees of existence, 137
unity of, see Unity
victory over selves, 86
waywardness of, 171
will recognize God, 264
wisdom gives gem-like spirit, 66
won by good words, 85
Marriage of clergy, 24
Martyrdom, 17, 24, 42, 79, 178, 209-10, 215, 246
spiritual significance of, 14, 15
Martyrs
see also Tests and trials
Ashraf, 79 and n.
Materialism, 17, 144
King of and Beloved of, 203-5, 214 and n.
abandon things, 78, 232, 266
Mázindarán (Mím), 104
cord of material means, 26
Covetousness, 71
transitory things, 267
yearn only for God, 58-9
see also Detachment; Wealth
Mecca (Bathá), 109, 162, 205
Mercy, 64, 78, 85, 134, 139
Mihdíy-i-Dahají, Siyyid, 195 and n.
Mír Muhammad Husayn ('She-Serpent'), 203, 213 and n., 215-16
Mischief, 94
Moderation, 69, 169, 172, 198-9
Money, see Usury laws; Wealth
Monks, see Clergy
Moons, 107
Morality, see Character; Conduct; Qualities
Moses (Burning Bush, He Who Conversed), 5, 11, 52, 53, 88, 115, 170 and n., 242, 248, 265
glorifies Bahá'u'lláh, 103, 210
Most Great Branch, see 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Son of 'Imrán, 210 and n.
whisperings of, 61
Most Great Infallibility, see Infallibility
Most Great Name, see Names
Most Great Prison, see 'Akká
Most Holy Book, see Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Most Mighty Sign, 47, 209
Mosul, 175
Mother Book, 21, 48, 51, 52, 74, 75, 104, 244, 247
Mother Tablet, 213
Mount Carmel, see Carmel
Muhammad (Seal of the Prophets), 108-9, 114-15, 123-4
achievements of, 162-3
Muhammad, Áqá (Nabíl-i-Akbar), 135, 137, 198
Apostle, 213 and n., 214
daughter Fátimih, 206 and n., 213 and n., 214 and n.
laws of, 108-9
rejection of, 206
return of, 184-5
testified of Bahá'u'lláh, 103, 215
Muhammad-'Alí, Mírzá (Greater Branch), 222
Muhammad-'Alí, Mullá (Nabíl-i- Qá'iní), 135
Muhammad Husayn, 250
Muhammad Sháh (reigned 1835-48), 65
Muhammadans, see Qur'án, followers of
Murád, Muhammad, 16
Murtus, 150
Mystery(ies), 24, 142, 145
divine, 106, 139, 151, 188
Nabíl-Akbar (Áqá Muhammad), 135, 137, 151, 198
Hidden, 47, 50
impenetrable, 77, 101, 231
of creation, 147
of God, see 'Abdu'l-Bahá
revealed (laid bare), 4, 5, 39, 47, 50, 76, 107, 231, 241
strange and astonishing things, 69
Nabíl-i-Á'zam, 73
Nabíl-i-Qá'iní (Mullá Muhammad 'Alí), 135
Name(s), 21, 244
Book of, 5, 78
Napoleon III, 210
caused other names to groan, 116
circle of, 101
Creator of, 21
Greatest, 33
holding fast to, 58
kingdom of, 47, 83
Lord of, 11, 25, 33, 48, 134, 144, 237, 238, 255
Most Great, 38, 50, 101, 142, 182 n.
of God, 246, 252
sea of, 58
shaken, 77
tabernacle of, 189
veil of, 9
Nation(s)
luminary in every, 150
Nature, 142, 168
no glory in nationality, 68, 87, 127, 167
prescribed portion for each, 149
well-being of, 174
see also Civilization; Government; Mankind; Peace; War
those who cling to, 144
Neighbour, treat as self, 64
see also Character; Creation
Newspapers, 39-40
'Urvatu'l-Vuthqá, 95
Nightingale, 107, 195, 197, 240
Non-believer(s), 49, 60, 73, 74, 91, 102-3, 104-9 passim, 110-12, 114, 117, 119, 120, 123, 131, 141, 143-4, 147, 151, 156, 174, 175, 185, 205-16 passim, 235, 240-2, 244-5, 248, 252
aid to, besought, 108, 187
Occident, see West
astray but perceive it not, 107
Bábís, 79, 185, 190
Bahá'u'lláh's Writings collected by, 131
bartered away blessings, gifts, 102, 106
birds of darkness, 236
blind, 186
Book unaffected by, 78
captive in chains, 84
clay clods, 260
clergy, see Clergy
contemptible, 54
Covenant-breakers, see Covenant-breakers
craftiness of, 260
die in wrath, 103, 131
dried leaves, 257-8
drunkenness of, 237
embodiments of delusion, 244
epilepsy of, 241
evil designs of, 88
Evil One, 87
faculty for recognizing Bahá'u'lláh, 52-3
few servants truly thankful, 58
follow empty words, 241
foolish ones, 220
grace of God can cure, 252
hypocrisy of, 51
ignorant, 53, 151, 170, 258
immature ones, 80
last trace of sunlight, 212
laws of God a fire to, 50
lost in strange doubt, 120
lowliest of servants, 186
lying in ambush, 62
Mír Muhammad Husayn ('She-Serpent'), 203, 214-16
object to what they comprehend, 141
people of tyranny, 49, 54, 107, 255
perverse generation, 85
prefer sea of delusion, 58
rushed with swords of malice, 123
Shaykh Muhammad Báqir ('Wolf'), 203-14
station of, 267
unbelief of, is recompense for deeds, 235
veils of, see Veils
woe betide, 48, 53, 62, 64, 85, 107, 170, 176, 213, 253
wolves, 106, 212
Occupation, see Work
Ocean(s), 40, 169, 235, 245, 247, 252, 261
lie in brief saying, 170
Oneness, see Unity
of knowledge, 47, 53, 106, 169, 207, 245, 252
Word is, 173
see also Sea
Ordinances, see Laws and decrees
Orient, see East
Paradise, 116, 189, 206
decked with mystic roses, 119
Past, knowledge of, 102, 149
doves of, 58
is reunion, 118
of true understanding, 106
trustworthiness is Beauty of, 38, 122
Path, straight, 36, 61, 101, 116, 121, 132, 168, 171, 205, 209, 237, 248, 251, 255
Patience, 119, 138, 177
Peace, 125, 162, 169, 171, 219, 246
Great, 126, 165
Pen, 3, 39, 61, 106, 149, 198, 199, 209, 213
Lesser, 23, 69, 89
of God, 134
tranquility, 39, 257
People, see Mankind
People of God, see Bahá'ís
People of Tyranny, see Tyranny
Perception, see Knowledge
Persecutions, see Bahá'u'lláh, sufferings of; Martyrdom; Tests and trials
Persia, 49, 57, 84, 90, 91, 92-3, 212
emissaries from, 260
Persian language, 49, 122 and n.
people of, reject Bahá'u'lláh, 62
Sháh warned, 15
sunk to low level, 85, 95
veils obstructed, 73
village of Tár, 77-9
Peter, Saint (fisherman), 10
Philosophy and philosophers, 144-51, 169
Piety, 37, 78, 120, 253
Pilate, Pontius, 10
Pilgrimage, 109
Pillars, see Reward and punishment
Plato, 147
Point, see Báb
Possessions,
59, 74
Poverty, spiritual, 95, 156
see also Detachment; Materialism; Wealth
Power, see Force; God, power of
Prayer, 26, 109
Prayers, revealed for
assistance, 268-9
Presidents, see Government; Kings and rulers
forgiveness of sin, 24-5, 95-6
praise of God, 110-17
steadfastness, 151-2, 234
teaching, 151-2
unity, 177-8
Pride, 64
vainglory, 67
Priests, see Clergy
Prison, see 'Akká
Progressive revelation, see Manifestations of God
Promised One, 182
Promise and threat, see Reward and punishment
Prophecies, 117-19
Bahá'u'lláh foretold, 47, 107, 115, 231, 242, 248, 258
Prophets, see Manifestations of God
by Báb, 43, 53
Bahá'u'lláh fulfills, 9-15, 78, 117-19, 182
Balance, 118
cannot bear it now, 11
Catastrophe, 118
clouds, 116
Day, see Day; Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
Father comes, 11, 14
God will subdue hearts, 264
heavens cleft (split), 119, 247
Hour, 11, 40, 107, 117, 131, 244
mysteries revealed, 4, 5, 47, 50, 231
prison doors opened, 227
resurrection, 40, 89, 107, 118, 183-7, 248
raising of dead, 13, 16
Scriptures unrolled, 41
seas boil, 41
Spirit of Truth, 12
stars fallen, 118
Strong City, 259
superstitions prevent understanding of, 42
trumpet blasts, 3, 61, 104, 118, 131, 244
Protection
of Báb, 102
Prudence, 85
of Bahá'ís, 62, 88, 96
of Bahá'u'lláh, 33, 102
Punishment, see Reward and punishment
Pythagoras, 145
Qá'im, word of, 258
Qá'im Maqám, 65 and n.
Qá'in, 135, 198
Qayyúm-í-Asmá, 120
Qualities, desirable
Bahá'u'lláh is Dayspring of attributes, 47
Qualities, undesirable, see Backbiting; Corruption; Covetousness; Cursing; Dishonesty; Hypocrisy; Idleness, Imposture; Materialism; Pride; Selfishness; Slander; Vainglory
see also Affection; Character; Charity; Compassion; Conduct; Courtesy; Deeds; Detachment; Equity; Fairness; Fellowship; Generosity; Honesty; Humility; Justice; Kindliness; Knowledge; Love; Mercy; Moderation; Patience; Piety; Prudence; Righteousness; Shame; Steadfastness; Tolerance; Trustworthiness; Truth; Unity; Uprightness
Questions and letters to Bahá'u'lláh, 183, 196-7, 267
Qur'án, 15, 52, 214
Book, 109, 206
Rank, no glory in, 68
followers of, reject Bahá'u'lláh, 15, 62, 84, 103-4
Matháni (opening chapter), 102 and n.
quotations from
'Behold, and thou shalt see Me', 239
bring forth people, 115, 259
cavillings, 43
Day when men before Lord, 115
few servants truly thankful, 58
God will satisfy everyone, 67
He shall not be asked of doings, 108
if liar, if truth, 212
no hollows or hills, 162
Pilgrimage to House, 109
prefer others before selves, 71
say not...Thou art not a believer, 207
Sámirí, 190 and n.
Scriptures unrolled, 41
seas boil, 41
will ye slay a man, 211
wish for death, if sincere, 209
woe betide slanderer, 219
Raven, see Birds
Reality, Elementary, 61
Realms, see Creation; Worlds of God
Recognition of Bahá'u'lláh, see Bahá'u'lláh
Regeneration, see Resurrection
Religion(s), 64, 125
commotion among leaders of, 106
Republic, see Government
differences promote strife, 72
education in, 68
essence of, 155
fanaticism, 68
fellowship among, 22, 87, 91
foundations quaked, 107
heaven of, is split, 247
leaders of, put to flight, 258
Manifestations, see Manifestations of God
necessary for man, 63-4, 125, 129-30
progressive revelation, see Manifestations of God
purpose of, 129-30
sects, 60
snare, 42
universal faith, 69
Resurrection, 40, 89, 107, 118, 183-7, 248, 267
rebirth, 142
Reunion, 114, 177
regeneration, 84, 130, 141, 223, 244
return, 183
Revelation,
185-6
Revelation, Progressive, see Manifestations of God
see also Word of God
Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, 3-5, 12, 41, 53, 72, 77, 78, 85, 91, 102, 103, 107, 182, 186-7, 214, 223, 233, 239, 244-5, 251, 261, 263
all may choose to believe, 41
Reward and punishment (Promise and threat), 27, 66, 68, 126, 129, 164
Announcement, 36, 61, 84, 103, 115, 116, 121, 181, 246, 248, 260
benefits of, 132
Call, 61, 64, 78, 105, 122, 238, 241, 250, 261, 265
Cause of God, see Bahá'í Faith
chalice, 196
Dawn, 41, 51, 75
Day, 28, 64, 80, 85, 103, 107, 142, 171, 220, 232, 237, 253, 258, 261
of God, 118, 241, 256
distinguishing features of, 94
of Great Rejoicing, 78
of Hearing, 239
of Judgement, 124
of Reckoning, 14
of Return, 104, 186
of Resurrection, 58, 107, 183-7
Promised, 239, 244
fragrance of, 13, 14, 15
greatness of, 64, 237, 258-9
Hádí should recognize, 43
hid in souls of Prophets, 103
Holy Dispensation, 125
Hour, 11, 107, 117, 131, 237, 244
incomparable, 3, 28, 80
instrument for education, 87, 130
investigation of, see Bahá'u'lláh, investigation of
joyful tidings of, 239, 242
laws, see Laws and decrees
light of, 13, 236, 244
make mention of, 142
mankind will gather beneath tabernacle, 84
most perfect expression of peoples of old, 87
none can protest what befalls, 212
ocean, 33, 196
opposition to, 15, 33
power of, 200
proofs of, 74
prophecies about, see Prophecies
purpose of, 21, 44, 72, 96, 166, 168, 220, 223
unstoppable, 14, 15, 44
recognition or rejection of, see Bahá'u'lláh; Non-believers; Veils
remedy, 73
resplendent, 40, 74, 79, 89
reveals hidden mysteries, 4, 5, 47, 241
shall endure, 232
signs of, 13, 58, 75, 79, 118, 214
Springtime, 86, 257
Straight Path, see Path
suffices all mankind, 142
thanks for, inadequate, 28
theme of, pales all others, 62
throne of, 50, 52
transcends others, 74-5, 248, 259
Trumpet, see Trumpet
universality of, 89
Way, 266
wine of, see Wine
Word, 11, 21, 34, 50, 89, 178, 184, 256, 258
Most Sublime, 264
of God, 73, 91, 93-4, 123, 237, 242
Riches, see Wealth
Righteousness, 36, 59, 86, 170
Rock, 177, 208
Rulers, see Kings and rulers
Sabzivár, sage of (Hájí Mullá Hádí Sabzivárí), 61
Sacrifice, 215, 263
Sadratu'l-Muntahá, 208 and n.
Sages, see Knowledge and wisdom, men of
Sálih (Prophet of God), 214
Samandar, son of, 73
Satan, see Evil
Science(s), 96, 211
reins held by God, 147
Scriptures, see Holy Books
scientists, 52
source of, 72
study of, 26, 51-2, 168
Sea, 34, 58, 117
Seal of the Prophets, see Muhammad
Seclusion, 24, 71
Secrets, see Mysteries
Sects, see Religion
Seekers, 47-8, 49, 90, 106-17 passim, 241, 255
beware of doubts, 78
Self, 87, 118
blessed, see Blessedness
eyes of, cheered, 9
happy, 15, 62, 253
hear doves of Paradise, 58
insight of, 61
jewel among men, 13
men devoid of learning, 236
pass beyond sea of names, 58
prayer for, 110-17
reward of, 86
gems of constancy in, 88
Selfishness,
knowledge of, 35, 72, 156
victory over, 86
80
Servants of God, see Bahá'ís
see also Materialism
Service (assistance)
to God, 196, 234
Sháh, Muhammad (reigned 1835-48), 65 and n.
to human race, 167
Sháhs, see Kings and rulers
Shame, sense of, 63
Shaykh Muhammad Báqir ('Wolf'), 203-14
Shaykh Muhammad Taqíy-i-Najafí, 203
She-Camel, 208, 213
She-Serpent, see Mír Muhammad Husayn
Shi'ih sect, 79, 92
Sight, 111, 113, 171
Day of, 239
Sign(s), 239
eyes, 74, 91, 111, 258
eyes chaste, 138
vision, 35, 131, 147, 258
world-embracing, 87
Most Mighty, 47, 209
Sin(s), 109
see also God; Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
confession of, 24
Sinai, 5, 11, 15, 103, 118, 210, 237, 242, 248, 251
forgiveness of, 24-5, 77, 176, 208
habitation of Lord, 13
Sirát (bridge to heaven), 237
of Wisdom, 210
Revelation on, 52
Sinaic Bush, 61
Speaker on, 36, 50, 52, 107
Slander, 220
Sleep, see Death and sleep, spiritual
Society, see Civilization
Socrates, 146-7
Soul(s), 86, 92, 111, 199
all as one, 162, 264
Spirit, 11, 265
in tombs of bodies, 118
limitations of, 113
rescued from impending extinction, 241
trust of God latent in, 161
all filled with, 145
Springtime, 86, 195, 257
chilled by expositions, 142
dejected, will surge with delight, 263
human, described by Socrates, 146
of life, 147
of my spirit, 114
of Truth, 12
pure, 199
Stars, 107, 117
Statesmanship, 151, 166-7
Steadfastness, 16, 51, 91, 117, 123, 132, 191, 200, 262, 268
constancy, 51, 76, 80, 88, 239, 247
Stones groaned, 254
fidelity, 181, 200
prayer for, 151-2
Straight Path, 35, 171, 205, 209, 248, 251
Strife (contention, hostility, etc.), 23, 72, 85, 88, 89, 91, 94, 166, 170, 177, 198, 199, 221
dissension, 120, 138, 260
Suffering, see Bahá'ís; Bahá'u'lláh; Martyrdom; Tests and trials
increasing, 171
Sun(s), 107, 114, 117, 120, 166, 186, 220, 247
atom into a, 176
Superstitions, see Veils
metaphor for God, 61
of justice and fairness, 236
of Truth, 234
of Wisdom, 169
of words, 216
Sure Handle, 239, 242
newspaper named, 95
Sword, 185
Syria, 14
Tabernacle, 84, 166, 208, 242
Tablet, 79, 244, 247, 267
Tár (village in Persia), 77 and n., 78-80
Taxation, see Education, money for
Teachers, see Educators
Teaching (of Cause), 13, 16, 27, 35-6, 44, 129, 142, 143, 151, 156, 172, 190, 196-201, 237, 242, 255, 266-7
Afnán must arise, 84
Testator, 221
assistance by God in, 34, 49, 59
assisting God, 196
deeds, influence of, 57
invite receptive souls, 236-7
memorization of verses, 200
moderation in, 143, 172, 198-9
piety and detachment, 253
praiseworthy, 198
prayer for aid in, 151-2
release captives from chains, 84
spirit chilled by expositions, 142
teachers, 198-9
ablaze with fire, 34
words (utterances), importance of, 57, 85, 172-3, 197
qualifications of, 58
who ruin Cause, 58
Tests and trials, 17, 138, 177
adversity followed by success, 138
Thamúd (ancient Arabian tribe), 214
yearning for, 14, 15
see also Martyrdom
Throne, 189, 200, 240, 243, 263
Lord of the Exalted, 24
Tihrán (Tá), 85, 104
Mighty, 22, 37, 74, 97, 122
Time, appointed, 150
Tolerance, 36, 170
Tongue, 5, 47, 76, 87, 106, 111, 113, 114, 169, 232, 253, 263
Tranquility, see Peace
Transgressions, see Sin
Treasured Symbol, 47, 50
Treasures, see Wealth
Tree(s), 61, 116, 120, 137, 148, 195, 196, 208, 247
believers are leaves, 254-5
Trials, see Tests and trials
celestial, 137, 148
Lote-Tree, 33, 34, 52, 53, 78, 107, 196, 246, 247, 250, 251
Sadratu'l-Muntahá, 208 and n.
man as, 132, 257
of eternity, 261
of knowledge, 127
of realm of existence, 137
of wisdom, 174
voices of, 76
word of God as sapling, 93-4
True One, 11, 79, 117
Trumpet
blasts, 3, 61, 104, 118, 131, 244
Trustworthiness, 37-8, 120, 121-2
is Pen of Glory, 3, 61
mankind swoons before, 61, 104
Truth, 12, 42, 47, 49, 50, 53, 57, 62, 75, 76, 171, 242, 254, 261, 263
afflicted by falsehood, 39
Turkey, Sultán of, 210, 213
and error, 108, 186
establish and expel falsehood, 139
investigation of, see Independent investigation of truth
most people comprehend not, 147
newspapers and, 40
truthful tongue, 138
Tyranny, 84, 85, 90, 164, 170, 215-16
people of, 49, 54, 107, 255
Unbelief,
137
Understanding, see Knowledge and wisdom
see also Non-believers
Unity, 23, 60, 87, 90, 94, 127-8, 129, 132, 162, 164, 166, 167-8, 220, 222
as one soul, 162, 264
Universal House of Justice, see House of Justice
based on justice, 67
concord, 130
Divine, 60, 74, 105, 114
doors of, 87
drops of one ocean, 27, 129
earth one country, one city, etc., 22, 67, 68, 127, 167, 172
fellowship, see Fellowship
fire of love will unify, 88
fix gaze on, 67
fruit of one tree, 127, 164
laws of God promote, 67
leaves of one tree, bough, 27, 127, 129, 164
love mankind, 138
love world, 87-8, 127-8, 167
prayer for, 177-8
purpose of religion, 129
through one aim and faith, 69
true, 124
world-embracing vision, 87
Universe, see Creation
Uprightness, 37, 57, 88
Usury laws, 133-4
Utterance(s), 40, 66, 72, 75, 80
Afnán, 84
Vain (idle) imaginings, 41, 49, 58, 60, 61, 77, 79, 96, 104, 107, 117, 120, 170, 196, 211, 236, 259
chalice of, 139
chambers of, 106
hosts of, 59, 76-7
human, 143
importance of, 172-3
kingdom of, 57, 62, 76, 83, 103, 137, 253
light of, quenched, 151
man's treasure, 62
moderation in, 172, 198-9
Nightingale of, 107
ocean of, 78, 143, 241
penetrating power of, 198-9
showers of, 85
victory through, 57, 197
waters of, 132, 145, 172
wine of, 85, 176, 195
words, see Words
Vainglory, 67, 266
Veil(s), 12, 17, 41, 47, 58, 131, 151, 189, 205, 238, 266
divines are, 238
Virtue, 57
God beseeched to remove, 63
of Divinity, 208
of fairness, 59
of glory, 114
of human learning, 240-1
of light, 143
of names, 9-10
people are, unto themselves, 79
Persia hurt by, 73
raised, 14
rent asunder, 15, 231, 255-6
superstitions, 42, 58, 62, 71, 105
that which is veiled from eyes of men, 232
those behind, 73, 123, 131
Vision
world-embracing, 87
War, 39, 91
see also Sight
conflicts and changes, 267
Water(s)
holy war forbidden, 21, 28
see also Peace; Strife
billowing, 78
Wayfarer, see Seekers
fountains of, 78
of joy, 139, 163
of divine wisdom, 23
of life, 48, 110
of providence, 262
of utterance, 132
of sacred Words, 257
Wayward, see Non-believers
Wealth, 35, 57, 96, 138, 156
cord of material means, 26
Weapons (armaments), 165
duty of wealthy, 125
fleeting, 219
interest on money, 133-4
of God, 75
possessions no protection, 248
treasures, 232
see also Materialism
conversion of, 23
West (Occident)
deeds and character, 256
force similar to lightning, 69
infernal engine, 69
civilization of, 69
Will, see Bahá'u'lláh; Freewill; God
signs of dominion in, 13
sun of craftsmanship in, 38
Winds of despair, 171
Wine
of Bahá'u'lláh, 105, 108, 110, 208, 239, 241, 249
Wisdom, see Knowledge and wisdom
of God, 110
of reunion, 116
of utterance, 85, 176, 195
'Wolf', see Shaykh Muhammad Báqir
Word(s), 172-3
cause of creation, 116, 140-1, 161-2
Work, 26, 35, 150, 155, 175, 267-8
dumbfounded all, 50
good, 85
inner meanings of, 167
Most Sublime, 211
of God, 91, 140-1, 161-2, 173, 186
purged, 138
single, could render Cause victorious, 197
stream of, 105
two, 66
water of sacred, 257
see also Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh; Utterances
arts and sciences, 168-9
World, see Civilization; Creation; Earth; Mankind
as worship, 26
cord of material means, 26
craftsmanship, 38
craftsmen, 52
idleness, 138
service, 167
Worlds (realms) of God, 187-9
Concourse, see Concourse on High
Worship, 27, 129
contingent, 142
countless, 91, 187
kingdoms of earth and heaven, 76
Lord of the, 44
next, 105, 251, 262
of being, 69, 142, 173, 195, 221
of eternity, 182
of existence, see Creation
of glory, 112, 137, 181, 219
of the spirit, 64
on high, 108
Paradise, see Paradise
tabernacle of grandeur, 208
see also Creation; Kingdom of God
prayer, see Prayer
Yá (Yazd), 85
work as, 26
Yahyá, Mírzá (Subh-i-Azal), 43, 75, 111 and n.
Za'farán, the land of, 137 and n.
Zaynu'l-Muqarrabín (Mullá Zaynu'l- 'Ábidín), 133 and n.
Zion, 4