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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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| AB00035
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Some Answered Questions #007 Muhammad
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1720
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Persian
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Answered Questions, Some
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Celestial spheres [aflak]; planets; astronomy; Corruption; misinterpretation of the Word of God; Lack of formal education of the Manifestation of God; Muhammad; Islam; Rejection of Muhammad; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science
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| AB00076
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1210
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mixed
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Consolation and comfort; Consorting with all; being kind; loving to all; Expressions of grief; lamentation; sadness; Greek philosophers; Greek civilization; Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Imagery in the Qur'an; Muhammad; Islam; Prayer for spiritual recognition; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science
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| AB00256
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Some Answered Questions #034 Peter and the Papacy
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730
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Persian
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Answered Questions, Some
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Christian doctrine and practice; High station of learning; Interpretation of words and passages in scripture; Priestcraft; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; Saint Peter and Saint Paul; The Christian clergy
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| ABU1441
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Words spoken on 1913-05-24 in Paris
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490
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Critique of Western values; culture; Justice ['adl]; social justice and divine justice; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science
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| ABU1595
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Words to the Falah family, spoken on 1914-06-06
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190
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Growth of the Cause; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; Spiritual transformation; Wine as symbol of spiritual transformation; Teaching the Cause; call to teach; The Word of God; influence and centrality of
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| ABU1653
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190
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Christ; Christianity; Limits of the intellect; Moses; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science; The Holy Spirit; Being a channel for the Holy Spirit in teaching the Cause
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| ABU3688
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Words spoken on 1913-02-18 in Paris
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150
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Persian
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Abdu'l-Bahá in Europe, 1912-1913
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Historical episodes and the lessons of the past; Materialism; material vs. spiritual civilization; Muhammad; Islam; Religion as source; stimulus of knowledge and science
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