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| AB00023
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Lawh-i-Aflakiyyih (Tablet of the Celestial Spheres)
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3020
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Arabic
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Tablet of the Universe (Lawh-i-Aflákiyyih); Abdu'l-Bahá — de l'Univers
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Lawh-i-Aflakiyyih (Tablet of the Universe)
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Treatise highlighting the intimate connection between physical and spiritual realities and laws. Opens with an exordium on the names and attributes of God, which move "in the firmament of perfection in descending and ascending arcs", and "in the orbits of sanctity and circles of glorification", occupying "spiritual spheres" which are "subtle", "fluid", and "vibrating". Explains that since motion is intrinsic to existence, and this motion must be governed that order and perfection may be maintained, a universal attractive force was brought into being between the "holy and resplendent suns" and their planets and satellites. Emphasizes that the creation of God has no limits. Clarifies that the preceding are "spiritual truths pertaining to the spiritual world" and that material truths can also be inferred from this, for "physical things are signs and imprints of spiritual things". Describes the interconnected and relative nature of "earthly" and "heavenly", "material" and "spiritual", "accidental" and "essential", "particular" and "universal", "foundation" and "structure". States, quoting a Hadith, that particular and universal realities in both the physical and spiritual realms are infinite. Explains that the divine grace is manifested according to capacity, both individually in the human reality and collectively in this new cycle: thus "in this most great manifestation ... the gates of revelation and discovery have been thrown wide open". Clarifies that it is not possible that God's grace should have appeared all at once, but that a gradual and progressive revelation is necessary. Warns that the knowledge and sciences of past ages are "superstitious fancies" compared to those realities which have become unveiled in this Revelation, and so all matters must be weighed in the balance of this Cause. Directs that all things be investigated "in a methodical and scientific way", and that conventional wisdom be rejected, in order "to discover the undisclosed verities and the hidden mysteries, which are concealed in the inmost heart of the universal realities". Reiterates that the discoveries and opinions of earlier philosophers, including those regarding the celestial spheres, were unsound, since it is only in this age that the mathematical sciences have been systematized. Defends the statements of the Prophets about the celestial spheres, that they merely referred to the orbits of the planets. Affirms that the planets move within a subtle, fluid and vibrating substrate, and that "the heavens are a restrained wave because a void is impossible and inconceivable". Rejects the notion that the celestial spheres are solid and glassy. Returns to the topic of the errors of the ancient philosophers, in relation to the orbit of the Earth around the sun: while Pythagoras, Plato and Aristarchus affirmed the correct theory, their opinions were based on presentiment and not on evidence; while most of the sages, including al-Farabi, followed the erroneous theory of Ptolemy (in contradiction to the explicit text of Qur'an 36:38). Reiterates that sound scientific theories are supported by logical proofs and careful observation, as well as being "in conformity with the principles of the universal themes expounded in the divine sciences". Praises the careful observations of Copernicus. Closes with a prayer in praise of God and this Day and asking for steadfastness.
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Infinity and eternity; Interconnectedness; all things involved in all things; chain of being; Microcosm and macrocosm ['alam-i-akbar and 'alam-i-asghar]; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God
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| AB00211
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Some Answered Questions #020 Baptism and the Changing Law of God
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800
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Persian
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Answered Questions, Some
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Manifestation of God as divine physician; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion
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| AB00722
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Some Answered Questions #051 The Appearance of the Spirit and the Mind in Man
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460
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Persian
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Bahá'í World Faith; Answered Questions, Some
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Evolution; human evolution; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Perfection; imperfection of nature; Progress only takes place within its own degree
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| AB01322
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340
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Persian
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Disregarding individual capacity; weakness; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Forgiveness; a sin-covering eye; patience and forbearance; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Past, present and future of Iran; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Service to others; to the Cause of God
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| AB02090
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270
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Persian
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Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Suffering; rejection of Christ; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
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| AB05896
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140
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Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha
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Evolution; human evolution; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Spiritual prerequisites of teaching the Cause; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness
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| AB06323
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130
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Persian
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Continual renewal of creation; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God
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| AB11424
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30
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Principle of balance; moderation; equilibrium; Wisdom [hikmat]
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| AB11535
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20
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Spiritual springtime
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| AB12823
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80
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Persian
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Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Presence of; reunion with God
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| ABU0090
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Words spoken at Hotel Victoria in Ramleh, 1912-03-05
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1290
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Persian
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Banishments of Baha'u'llah; Call to action; Corruption and decline of Islam; of the Shi'ih; Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Fewness of numbers not regarded in teaching the Cause; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Growth of the Cause; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Muhammad; Islam; Power and sovereignty of God; omnipotence of God; Power of the Manifestation of God; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Suffering and imprisonment
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| ABU0152
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Public address given on 1912-05-19
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1040
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Promulgation of Universal Peace, The
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Predictions and prophecies; Unity; oneness of humanity; Wealth inequality and its moderation
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| ABU0259
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Address to the Baha'is at MacNutt home in New York, 1912-06-16
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800
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Promulgation of Universal Peace, The
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Astrology and numerology; Development of capacity and readiness; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Praise and encouragement; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| ABU0367
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Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909
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650
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Persian
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Changing and unchanging parts of religion; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion
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| ABU0503
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The Last Meeting: Words spoken on 1911-12-01 in Paris
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530
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Persian
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Paris Talks
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Oneness; unity of religion; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life
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| ABU0652
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Address to the Baha'is at table at Parsons home in Washington, 1912-04-22
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450
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Promulgation of Universal Peace, The; Mahmúd's Diary
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Banishment to; life in Baghdad; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; One universal law; attractive power of love; Power of love; Stories; anecdotes
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| ABU1015
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310
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Abdu'l-Bahá on Divine Philosophy
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Light and darkness; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
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| ABU1066
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Words to Baroness Bertha Von Suttner, spoken on 1913-04-23
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300
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Nationalism; love of country; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity
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| ABU1163
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Words spoken on 1915-07-19 in Haifa
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270
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Persian
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Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Happiness; joyfulness; joy and sorrow; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; The Word of God; influence and centrality of; War and peace
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| ABU2158
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Words spoken on 1913-04-13 in Budapest
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120
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Growth of the Cause; Suffering; rejection of Christ
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| ABU2366
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Words to E.J. Rosenberg et al, spoken around Feb. 1901
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100
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Judaism; the Torah; the Jewish people; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Stories; anecdotes; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering; Wisdom [hikmat]
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| ABU2503
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Words to Mary Lucas and other pilgrims, spoken on 1905-02-02
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90
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Birth of Christ; purity; virginity of Mary; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light
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| ABU2959
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Words spoken in 1912 in London
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60
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Abdu'l-Bahá in London
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Unity; oneness of humanity; Universal peace; world unity
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| ABU3006
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Words spoken on 1913-03-21 in Paris
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50
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Islamic laws and jurisprudence; Laws of marriage and dowry
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| ABU3466
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Words spoken ca. Jan. 1909
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20
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Persian
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Spiritual springtime
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| BB00193
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Mina’z-Zahiri fi’l-Mir’at
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1100
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Arabic
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Manifestation of God as mirror; Progressive revelation; renewal of religion; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| BH00466
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1540
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mixed
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Forgiveness; grace; bounty; mercy; compassion of God; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Infallibility; sinlessness ['ismat]; Methods of teaching the Cause; Music and singing; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Suffering and imprisonment; Two kinds of knowledge [ilm and irfan]; sight and insight; Wisdom [hikmat]
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| BH00582
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1300
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Persian
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Authentication; disposition of the Sacred Writings; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Proofs of the Manifestations of God; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Review of publications; Service to others; to the Cause of God
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| BH00627
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Lawh-i-Ibrahim
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1220
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Arabic
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Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Manifestation of God speaking in the voice of Divinity; Prayer for forgiveness; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| BH00686
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Lawh-i-Zuhur (Tablet of the Manifestation)
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1120
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Arabic
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Tablet of the Manifestation (Lawh-i-Zuhur); Tablet of the Manifestation, The (Lawh-i-Zuhur)
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Lawh-i-Zuhur (Tablet of the Manifestation)
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Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; The divine emanation; the all-pervading bounty of God; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| BH01227
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680
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mixed
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Greatness and influence of the Cause; of this Day; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Transcendence; unknowability of God
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| BHU0024
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100
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Persian
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Corruption and renewal; abandoning religious dogmas; Growth and progress is gradual and according to capacity; Growth of the Cause; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction; Religion as reality; definitions of religion; War and peace
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