“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 183 B. E. – Javáb/Answer – Month 9 – Asmáʼ/Names
Were the peoples of every nation to observe
that which hath been mentioned,
the matter would be made simple unto them,
and such words and allusions would not withhold them
from the Ocean of the names and attributes of God.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Gems of Divine Mysteries, p. 24)
Day 3 Jamál/Beauty & Jalál/Glory
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
How can I extol the effulgent beauty of Thy Lordship,
conscious as I am of my nothingness
before the habitation of Thy glory?
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.214)
By this name, I bear witness,
they that circle the Throne of Glory
have ever known Thee.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.72)
Day 4 ʻAẓamat/Grandeur & Jamál/Beauty
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
It would be likewise,
if a man of learning in His Day
were to claim to be an exponent of knowledge,
or if he who is possessed of riches were to display his affluence,
or if a man wielding power were to assert his own authority,
or if one invested with grandeur
were to show forth his glory.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.100)
How can I extol the effulgent beauty of Thy Lordship,
conscious as I am of my nothingness
before the habitation of Thy glory?
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.214)
Day 5 Núr/Light & Kamál/Perfection
Monday, August 24th, 2026
I am the Flame of that supernal Light that glowed
upon Sinai in the gladsome Spot,
and lay concealed in the midst of the Burning Bush.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.74)
Every other perfection is as naught in face
of His consummate perfection,
and every other display of might
is as nothing before His absolute might.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.157)
Day 6 Raḥmat/Mercy & Fidál/Grace
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Refresh my heart, O my God,
with the living waters of Thy love
and give me a draught, O my Master,
from the chalice of Thy tender mercy.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.208)
O GOD our Lord! Protect us through Thy grace
from whatsoever may be repugnant unto Thee
and vouchsafe unto us
that which well beseemeth Thee.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.177)
Day 7 Kalimát/Words & Idál/Justice
Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
There they will meet the believers in Paradise,
who will address them with the words ‘Peace, Peace’
lingering on their lips…
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.62)
These are the appointed days
which ye have been yearningly
awaiting in the past —
the days of the advent of divine justice.
Render ye thanks unto God,
O ye concourse of believers.
(The Báb, Selections From the Writings of the Báb, p.161)
Day 8 Kamál/Perfection & Istijlál/Majesty
Thursday, August 27th, 2026
They can be regarded in no other light
except as evidences that proclaim
the excellence and perfection of their author.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p.337)
Following Our departure,
there occurred the attempt upon the life of His Majesty,
may God, exalted and glorified be He, assist him.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 20)
Day 9 Asmáʼ/Names & Istiqlál/Independence
Friday, August 28th, 2026
Praised be Thou, O Lord my God!
This is Thy servant whom Thou hast
in the kingdom of Thy names
called by Thine own name,
and whom Thou hast reared
under the wings of Thy grace and favors.
(Bahá’u’lláh, Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, p. 62)
Then wouldst thou find thyself raised
up to the summit of exaltation and glory,
and elevated to the pinnacle of majesty and independence.
(Bahá’u’lláh, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 102)
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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