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| AB00004
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Madaniyyih (The Secret of Divine Civilization)
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20800
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Persian
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Bahá'í Scriptures; Secret of Divine Civilization
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Secret of Divine Civilization (book)
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Treatise addressed anonymously to the entire Persian nation, outlining both the secular and the religious bases of true civilization. Identified by Shoghi Effendi as Abdu'l-Baha's "outstanding contribution to the future reorganization of the world." Presents a defense of Western-style modernization in the face of opposition to the Shah's reforms. Explores the qualities of the spiritually learned through the lens of an Islamic tradition that the learned "must guard himself, defend his faith, oppose his passions and obey the commandments of his Lord". Presents the essential outlines of the Lesser Peace. Argues that religion is the greatest instrument for achieving true civilization, but warns that it can be diverted to the wrong ends. Rejects the possibility of a secular morality based on an "innate sense of human dignity", since "self-love is kneaded into the very clay of man". Issues a call for education reform, borrowing from other cultures as necessary, to restore the ancient glory of Persia.
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Bribery and corruption; Call to action; Christ; Christianity; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Education of children; moral education; Excellence; distinction; Heedlessness and ignorance of the people; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Justice and wrath of God; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Mind as principle emanation; activity of the human spirit; Muhammad; Islam; Parliaments; constitutional government; Past, present and future of Iran; Power of the mind over nature; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Promotion of commerce and industry; Purity of heart; sincerity of intention; sanctity; Rejection, opposition and persecution; Religion as basis of morality; of divine civilization; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; Self-improvement; self-perfection; discipline; Serving humanity; working for progress, betterment of the world; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Status of kings; future of monarchy; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Universal education; Universal peace; world unity; Walking the spiritual path; spiritual wayfaring; the virtuous life; War and peace
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| AB00146
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930
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mixed
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All things are in motion; kinds of motion; Human reality created in the image of God; Man's distinction from the animal; Material and spiritual existence; two books; Obedience to and respect for government authority; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization; Unity of governments; political unity
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| AB01068
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380
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Persian
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Praise and encouragement; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Words vs deeds
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| AB01424
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330
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mixed
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Autobiographical account; narrative of Abdu'l-Baha; Growth of the Cause; Power of prayer; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Spiritual assemblies; administrative matters; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha
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| AB01437
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330
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Persian
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Love and unity; Religion as source of love and unity; Non-participation in politics; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Prejudice; racial prejudice; class distinction
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| AB02477
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250
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Persian
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Martyrs and martyrdom; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Suffering and imprisonment; Travels to the West by Abdu'l-Baha
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| AB02897
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220
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Persian
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Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Unity; oneness of humanity
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| AB03248
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210
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Persian
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Music and singing; Praise and encouragement; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Thankfulness; gratitude
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| AB08336
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100
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Persian
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Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster
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| AB09226
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80
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Persian
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Praise and encouragement; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Steadfastness; perseverance; faithfulness; Zoroastrianism; Mahabad and Zoroaster
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| AB09441
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80
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Persian
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture
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| ABU0429
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Words spoken at the house of Consul A. in Haifa, July 1909
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600
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Critique of Western values; culture; East and West; communication between East and West; Laws of God; of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Unity in diversity
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| ABU0504
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Words to some friends, spoken on 1915-03-18
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530
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Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Literature; drama; humanities; the arts; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Transience; worthlessness of the physical world
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| ABU0515
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Words to some Zoroastrian friends, spoken on 1915-04-18
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530
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Acknowledgment of gift; of monetary contribution; Charitable associations; humanitarian activities; Divine grace, bounty, confirmations; spiritual capacity; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies; Tests and trials; sacrifice and suffering
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| ABU0688
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Words spoken on 1910-11-24
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420
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Persian
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Critique of Eastern values; culture; Growth of the Cause; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Predictions and prophecies
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| ABU1106
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Words spoken at Pleiades Sylvan Bower, Alhammeh near Tiberias, 1914-05-05
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290
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Critique of Western values; culture; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Stories; anecdotes
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| ABU1267
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250
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Persian
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Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Manifestation of God as sun; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Symbolism; Symbolism of color and light; Teaching the Cause; call to teach
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| ABU1920
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Words spoken on 1913-09-21 in Ramleh
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150
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Composure; tranquillity; serenity; Critique of Western values; culture; Detachment; severance; renunciation; patience; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Moderation; frugality; simplicity; Praise of Eastern values; culture
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| ABU2275
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Words spoken on 1913-01-01 in London
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110
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Means of establishment of future civilization; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Progress and the continual ascent of material civilization
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| ABU2319
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Conversation with Dr Finkelstein, Abu Sinan, 1915-02-28
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100
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Persian
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Critique of Western values; culture; East and West; communication between East and West; Forces of light and darkness; integration and disintegration; Growth of the Cause; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Praise of Western values; culture; Predictions and prophecies; Spiritual meetings; gatherings; devotional gatherings; feasts; Unity in diversity; War and peace
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| ABU2385
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Words to two Persians, spoken on 1913-05-18
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100
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Critique of Western values; culture; Human reality created in the image of God; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Purpose; goal of creation; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization
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| ABU3122
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Words to the Master's entourage, spoken on 1912-07-12
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40
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Persian
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Mahmúd's Diary
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Praise of Eastern values; culture
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| ABU3138
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Words spoken on 1913-05-03 in Paris
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40
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Nationalism; love of country; Praise of Eastern values; culture
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| ABU3306
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Words spoken on 1913-10-16 in Ramleh
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30
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Praise of Eastern values; culture
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| ABU3762
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280
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Persian
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Definitions of a Baha'i; qualities of a Baha'i; Past, present and future of Iran; Praise of Eastern values; culture; Teachings as spirit of the age; Two kinds of civilization; material and spiritual civilization
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