“The Word of God
is the king of words
and its pervasive influence is incalculable.
It hath ever dominated
and will continue to dominate
the realm of being…
…The Word is the master key for the whole world
inasmuch through its potency
the doors of the hearts of men,
which in reality are the doors of heaven,
are unlocked…”
Bahá’u’lláh
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Year 181 B. E. – Ḥubb/Love– Month 6 – Raḥmat/Mercy
Forgive us our sins, have mercy upon us
and enable us to return unto Thee.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.177)
Day 7 Kalimát/Words & Jalál/Glory
Saturday, June 29th, 2024
The paths of Thine inaccessible glory
have prompted me to voice these words
and the ways of Thine unattainable heights
have guided me to make these allusions.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.201)
By Thy glory and majesty,
I have failed to befittingly recognize Thee
and to worship Thee,
while Thou dost make Thyself known unto me
and callest me to remembrance as beseemeth Thy station.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.205)
Day 8 Kamál/Perfection & Jamál/Beauty
Sunday, June 30th, 2024
They can be regarded in no other light except
as evidences that proclaim the excellence
and perfection of their author.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, p.337)
Illumine our eyes, O my Lord,
with the effulgence of Thy beauty,
and enlighten our hearts
with the splendors of Thy knowledge and wisdom.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p.174)
Day 9 Asmáʼ/Names & Kamál/Perfection
Monday, July 1st, 2024
All these names and attributes are applicable to him.
(Bahá’u’lláh, The Kitáb-i-Íqán, p.101)
These idols form the obstacle
that impedeth man in his efforts
to advance in the path of perfection.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p.93)
Day 10 ʻIzzat/Might & Fidál/Grace
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
With the arm of might and power
We have rescued a number of souls
from the slough of impending extinction
and enabled them to attain the Dayspring of glory.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p.241)
Since Thou hast revealed Thy grace,
O my God, deter not Thy servants
from directing their eyes towards it.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, p.31)
Day 11 Mas͟híyyat/Will & Idál/Justice
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024
Nature is God’s Will
and is its expression in and through the contingent world.
It is a dispensation of Providence
ordained by the Ordainer, the All-Wise.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, p.142)
Be vigilant, that ye may not do injustice to anyone,
be it to the extent of a grain of mustard seed.
Tread ye the path of justice,
for this, verily, is the straight path.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p.250)
Day 12 ʻIlm/Knowledge & Istijlál/Majesty
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Thus God turneth iniquity into righteousness,
were ye to explore the realms of divine knowledge,
and fathom the mysteries of His wisdom.
(Bahá’u’lláh, The Kitáb-i-Íqán, p.114)
The tokens of His majesty
and greatness are unveiled;
gaze ye on them with pure eyes.
(Bahá’u’lláh, The Tabernacle of Unity, p.75)
Day 13 Qudrat/Power & Istiqlál/Independence
Friday, July 5th, 2024
He saith that the appearance of the kings,
and their majesty and power are of God.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p.91)
By ‘riches’ therefore is meant independence
of all else but God,
and by ‘poverty’ the lack of things that are of God.
(Bahá’u’lláh, The Kitáb-i-Íqán, p.132)
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“The understanding of His words
and the comprehension of the utterances of the Birds of Heaven
are in no wise dependent upon human learning.
They depend solely upon purity of heart,
chastity of soul,
freedom of spirit.”
Bahá’u’lláh