July, 2009
Prayer Station Invitation: Divine Power
“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.” (King James Bible, 2 Peter, 1:2-3) “We cherish [...]
Persevere, men of fixed resolve
Persevere thou in helping His Cause through the strengthening power of the hosts of wisdom and utterance. Thus hath it been decreed by God, the Gracious, the All-Praised. Blessed is the believer who hath in this Day embraced the Truth and the man of fixed resolve whom the hosts of tyranny have been powerless to [...]
In support of our sisters and brothers in Iran
We entreat God to deliver the light of equity and the sun of justice from the thick clouds of waywardness, and cause them to shine forth upon men. No light can compare with the light of justice. The establishment of order in the world and the tranquillity of the nations depend upon it. – Baha’u’llah [...]
Unavoidable Journey
From Monday’s Prayer Station readings: (Now) when a man sets out on a journey, he takes provisions with him; If it be for one day’s march, he takes provisions for two days; If it be for two days’ march, he takes provisions for three; If it be for ten days’ march, he takes provisions for [...]
Do not think that ye are forgotten
On this Baha’i Rights Day, day of awareness of the denial of human rights to Baha’s in the cradle of this world-unifying religion, we sigh with relief — the trial of the 7 Iranian Baha’i leaders has been postponed. But can you imagine the prolonged agony and anxiety of not knowing what will happen next? [...]
Prayer Station Invitation: Divine Utterance
Say: I only follow my Lord’s utterances to me. This is a clear proof on the part of your Lord, and a guidance and a mercy for those who believe. (The Qur’an (Rodwell tr), Sura 7 – Al Araf) O SON OF MY HANDMAID! Quaff from the tongue of the merciful the stream of divine [...]
Befriending strangers
Two years and a half ago when I started this blog, I had no idea that befriending strangers would become so vital to my growth and health. Tonight, observing the discussion during the Ruhi 2 study circle I host and facilitate on Wednesdays made me aware that I have indeed gained friends on whom I [...]
