The Heroic Age of the Bahá’í Dispensation, in which He had participated since its inception, and played so unique a … But O, thou whom we have lost! What eloquent lips are hushed! Abdu’l-Baha. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 205 O thou beloved maid-servant of God, although the loss of a son is indeed heart-breaking and beyond the limits of human endurance, yet one who knoweth and understandeth is assured that the son hath not been lost but, rather, hast stepped from this world into another, and she will find him in the divine realm. The funeral of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “a funeral the like of which Palestine had never … Fellow Christians! In this tribulation there is no heart but aches with anguish, no eye but is filled with tears. The philosophy of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is simple and plain, yet sublime. Here are some lines from it: Among the final speakers was Salomon Bouzaglo, one of the leading figures of the Jewish population of Haifa, who spoke in French. Is it he who but yesterday was great in his life and is today in his death greater still? For decades, ‘Akka--the Bastille of the Ottomans--held Him a prisoner. : In the early years of the 20th century, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—the eldest Son of Bahá’u’lláh—was the Bahá’í Faith’s leading exponent, renowned as a champion of social justice and an ambassador for international peace. What a pillar of peace hath crumbled! He was the eldest son and successor of Baha’u’llah, founder of the Bahá’í Faith. 'Abdu'l-Baha Baha'i academics Baha'i articles Baha'i content Baha'i papers Baha'i scholars Baha'i writers Centenary of the Passing of Abdu'l-Baha About the Author In her innermost heart, Sonjel is a stay-at-home parent and a bookworm with a maxed out library card but professionally she is a museologist with a background in English Literature. O concourse of Arabians and Persians! For decades, ‘Akka--the Bastille of the Ottomans--held Him a prisoner. Reproduced from The Bahá’í World, Volume 15 (1968-1973) in commemoration of the 50 year anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Pamphlet on the Passing of `Abdu'l-Baha: Jamil al-Bahri. His interaction with a stream of pilgrims to the Holy Land provided another instrument for instructing and encouraging believers from around the world. It accords with human character. In Europe, in America, in every country, people athirst for social justice and brotherhood also weep for Him. What am I to set forth the achievements of this leader of mankind? The coffin was then removed to one of the chambers of the Shrine, and there lowered, sadly and reverently, to its last resting-place in a vault adjoining that in which were laid the remains of the Báb.”2, The following are extracts from some of the speeches given on the occasion of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s funeral.3. In His writings and public talks, and in His intimate conversations He could always convince the most learned and the most orthodox. Thou leader of men, generous and benevolent! On November 28, members of the Baha’i Faith throughout the world commemorate the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, the eldest son and successor of Baha’u’llah, 95 years ago. The news of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing on November 28, 1921, inspired an unprecedented event of unity among the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze communities of Haifa. When He passed away at the age of 77 on 28 November 1921, His funeral was attend… Wadi’ Bustani, a young Christian, had a poem to offer. But this calamity will never be forgotten.’. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s great work was now ended. Weep one hour for the sake of him who, for well nigh eighty years, hath wept for you! Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá* marking the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921 27 November 27 November Note: The Bahá’í holy days are set and move according to a … The long train of mourners, amid the sobs and moans of many a grief-stricken heart, wended its slow way up the slopes of. The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is a holy day that commemorates the death of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Thou hast lived greatly and hast died greatly! We say farewell to the material body of our ‘Abbas, and his material body vanisheth from our gaze, but his reality, our spiritual ‘Abbas, will never leave our minds, our thoughts, our hearts, our tongues. After the passing away of this wronged one, it is incumbent upon the Aghsan (Branches) [i.e. Thousands upon thousands of people walked up the mountain, “A great throng,” the British High Commissioner of … The news of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing on November 28, 1921, inspired an unprecedented event of unity among the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze communities of Haifa. In the souls and in the minds thou art immortal. The story which follows was taken from H.M. Balyuzi’s book: Abdu’l-Bahá – The Centre of the Covenant, p. 451-460), except where otherwise noted. What a pillar of peace hath crumbled! T he funeral of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “a funeral the like of which Palestine had never seen,” drew “no less than ten thousand people…representing every class, religion and race in that country.” “A great throng,” the British High Commissioner wrote, … He hath educated the souls of men, hath been benevolent unto them, hath led them to the Way of Truth. Here are some lines from it: In the souls and in the minds thou art immortal. Truly ye are bearing the mortal remains of this ever lamented one to his last resting place, yet know of a certainty that your ‘Abbas will live forever in spirit amongst you, through his deeds, his words, his virtues and all the essence of his life. O ’Abdu’l-Bahá, O son of Bahá’u’lláh! Its virtues overcome prejudice and superstition … ‘Abbas has passed away in Haifa, in Palestine, in the Holy Land wherein prophets have always appeared. But Fate hath otherwise ordained. Carmel to the Mausoleum of the Báb… Close to the eastern entrance of the Shrine, the sacred casket was placed upon a plain table, and, in the presence of that vast concourse, nine speakers, who represented the Muslim, the Jewish and Christian Faiths…delivered their several funeral orations. Shed no tears for the one that hath departed to the world of Eternity, but weep over the passing of Virtue and Wisdom, of Knowledge and Generosity. ‘Abbas is not dead, neither hath the light of Baha been extinguished! The official Baha'i international community website is www.Bahai.org. Woe unto the poor, for lo! ʻAbdu'l-Bahá was later canonized as the last of three "central figures" of the religion, along with Baháʼu'lláh and the Báb, and his writings and authenticated talks are regarded as a source of Baháʼí sacred literature. ʻAbdu'l-Bahá , born ʻAbbás (Persian: عباس), was the eldest son of Baháʼu'lláh and served as head of the Baháʼí Faith from 1892 until 1921. And he that leaveth a memory so lovely, so imperishable, he, indeed, is not dead. ‘Abdu’l-Baha ́ was well known in Palestine and … Thou hast been good to us, thou hast guided us, thou hast taught us, thou hast lived amongst us greatly, with the full meaning of greatness, thou hast made us proud of thy deeds and of thy words. They are too glorious to be praised, too many to recount. The Lamp of Baha, ‘Abbas, hath lived a goodly life, hath manifested in himself the true life of the Spirit. goodness hath departed from them, woe unto the orphans, for their loving father is no more with them! Truly ye are bearing the mortal remains of this ever lamented one to his last resting place, yet know of a certainty that your ‘Abbas will live forever in spirit amongst you, through his deeds, his words, his virtues and all the essence of his life. He verily, is the prayer-hearing, prayer-answering God. The historic Mission with which His Father had, twenty-nine years previously, invested Him had been gloriously consummated. The news of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing on November 28, 1921, inspired an unprecedented event of unity among the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze communities of Haifa. His passing unleashed a torrent of profound distress and grief, not just for the Baha’is around … Be solaced then, O ye people of Baha! It is not only our country’s loss but a world affliction…He hath lived for well-nigh eighty years the life of the Messengers and Apostles of God. this light shall shine with everlasting splendor. May the Lord inspire all thy household and thy kindred with patience in this grievous calamity, and immerse thee in the ocean of His grace and mercy! He, Who has promulgated such great principles, is immortal in the memory of posterity. They are too glorious to be praised, too many to recount. by Susan Gammage | Nov 6, 2011 | Community Building, Holy Days | 2 comments. Baghdad--the ’Abbasid capital--also served as a prison for Him and for His Father. The program itself takes about 60 minutes. In this tribulation there is no heart but aches with anguish, no eye but is filled with tears. This great funeral procession is but a glorious proof of thy greatness in thy life and in thy death. Digital republication, East Lansing, Mi. Know thou that God is with thee under all conditions, and that He guardeth thee from the changes and chances of this world. The covenant of love and devotion will remain forever between us. …the sun of knowledge has set; the moon of virtues has disappeared; the throne of glory has crumbled, and the mountain of kindness is levelled by the departure of this benevolent one from the mortal world to the immortal realm. Is it he who but yesterday was great in his life and is today in his death greater still? Later published in abridged form in World Order. Whom are ye bewailing? Message upon the Passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha – By Mohammad Ali Bahai Mohammad Ali Bahai in 1920 This circular letter by Mohammed Ali Bahai was written soon after the death of his elder half-brother Abbas Effendi in 1921 and was intended to be read by all Baha’is. In Europe, in America, in every country, people athirst for social justice and brotherhood also weep for Him. Its virtues overcome prejudice and superstition … ‘Abbas has passed away in Haifa, in Palestine, in the Holy Land wherein prophets have always appeared. Abdu'l-Bahá © Abdu'l-Bahá was born in 1844 in Tihran, on the same night that the Bábdeclared his mission. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in writing to a mother who had recently lost her son shared the following: O thou beloved maidservant of God, although the loss of a son is indeed heartbreaking and beyond the limits of human endurance, yet one who knoweth and understandeth is assured that the son hath not been lost but, rather, hath stepped from this world into another, and she will find him in the divine realm. Thou hast departed in the Holy Land wherein Christ and the Virgin Mary lived. A bird soars to a certain height … O thou revered voyager! Endure and be patient; for no man, be he of the East or of the West, can ever comfort you, nay he himself is even in greater need of consolation. Suffice it to say, that he has left in every heart the most profound impression, on every tongue most wondrous praise. What am I to set forth the achievements of this leader of mankind? Endure and be patient; for no man, be he of the East or of the West, can ever comfort you, nay he himself is even in greater need of consolation. The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is a holy day that commemorates the death of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Every destiny is predetermined and none can change the Divine Decree. He suffered from despotism, fanaticism and intolerance. Likewise a plant progresses from the 89 seed to maturity, then its life begins to lessen until it fades and dies. To whom shall the poor now look? In His old age, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá remained remarkably vigorous. The funeral of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, “a funeral the like of which Palestine had never seen,” drew “no less than ten thousand people…representing every class, religion and race in that country.” “A great throng,” the British High Commissioner wrote, “had gathered together, sorrowing for His death, but rejoicing also for His life.” The Governor of Jerusalem at the time also wrote in describing the funeral: “I have never known a more united expression of regret and respect than was called forth by the utter simplicity of the ceremony.”, “The coffin containing the remains of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was borne to its last resting-place on the shoulders of His loved ones…. Be thou not hopeless under any circumstances, but rather be firm in thy hope. relatives of the Bab], the Hands (pillars) of the Cause of God [i.e. Who shall care for the hungry? And he that leaveth a memory so lovely, so imperishable, he, indeed, is not dead. We are not the only ones who weep for Him, in Whom we take pride. But O, thou whom we have lost! Weep one hour for the sake of him who, for well nigh eighty years, hath wept for you! and the desolate, the widow and the orphan? He satisfies our thirsty souls with teachings and principles that are the basis of all religion and morality. What can the poets say in thy day? Nay, nay! Suffice it to say, that he has left in every heart the most profound impression, on every tongue most wondrous praise. This great funeral procession is but a glorious proof of thy greatness in thy life and in thy death. We are not the only ones who weep for Him, in Whom we take pride. He was a loving father not only to the community of Bahá’ís in Haifa, but to a burgeoning international movement. He suffered from despotism, fanaticism and intolerance. Another distinguished Muslim, ‘Abdu’llah Mukhlish, followed the Mufti of Haifa: …the sun of knowledge has set; the moon of virtues has disappeared; the throne of glory has crumbled, and the mountain of kindness is levelled by the departure of this benevolent one from the mortal world to the immortal realm. Then came the turn of the youth to pay homage and tribute. With ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s ascension, and more particularly with the passing of His wellbeloved and illustrious sister the Most Exalted Leaf—the last survivor of a glorious and heroic age—there draws to a close the first and most moving chapter of Bahá’í history, marking the conclusion of the Primitive, the Apostolic Age of the Faith of Baha’u’llah. Look to your right, look to your left, look East and look West and behold, what glory and greatness have vanished! The next speaker was Ibrahim Nassar, a celebrated Christian writer: I weep for the world, in that my Lord hath died; others there are who, like unto me, weep the death of their Lord…O bitter is the anguish caused by this heartrending calamity! `Abdu'l-Baha wa al-Diyanah al-Baha'iyyah: Mawtuhu wa Tashyi` Jinazatih (Haifa: al-Matba`ah al-Wataniyyah, 1921). He verily, is the prayer-hearing, prayer-answering God. The coffin was then removed to one of the chambers of the Shrine, and there lowered, sadly and reverently, to its last resting-place in a vault adjoining that in which were laid the remains of the Báb.”. A memorable chapter in the history of the first Bahá’í century had been written. Thou hast been good to us, thou hast guided us, thou hast taught us, thou hast lived amongst us greatly, with the full meaning of greatness, thou hast made us proud of thy deeds and of thy words. Abdu’l-Baha. And now he is gathered to glory, a pure angel, richly robed in benevolent deeds, noble in his precious virtues. Next, Shaykh Yúnus al-Khatib, a Muslim poet of note, recited a poem he had composed; and he was followed by Bishop Bassilious, the head of the Greek Catholic Church of Haifa, who dwelt particularly on ’Abdu’l-Bahá’s humanitarian deeds, His generosity to the poor, His charm and majesty of mien. O great revered Sleeper! The Passing of `Abdu'l-Bahá : 1 `Abdu'l-Bahá's manifold activities continued with little abatement despite increasing bodily weakness and weariness up till the last day or two of His life. Hear me O people! Persia--the ancient cradle of divine philosophy--threw out her children, whose ideas were conceived in her land. Then came the turn of the youth to pay homage and tribute. Thou wert just as God wanted thee to be and not as others wished. 309. The philosophy of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is simple and plain, yet sublime. But this calamity will never be forgotten.’. followers of Baha’u’llah] to turn unto Shoghi Effendi… as he is the sign of God, the chosen branch, … Here is a translation of his speech: UpliftingWords.org is not an official Baha'i Website. Indeed, they are wounds and not words; they are tears and not phrases…’ This calamity has made all previous calamities to be forgotten. Work is not suspended on this day as it is on some holy days. He hath educated the souls of men, hath been benevolent unto them, hath led them to the Way of Truth. Thou hast departed in the Holy Land wherein Christ and the Virgin Mary lived. Abdu’l-Baha. Baghdad--the ’Abbasid capital--also served as a prison for Him and for His Father. A compilation on the last days of 'Abdu'l-Baha, his funeral, and tributes on his behalf. The remaining text of this article is taken from H. M. Balyuzi. Could the life of Sir ‘Abdu’l-Bahá ’Abbas have been redeemed by the sacrifices of many a precious soul, they of a certainty would gladly have offered up their lives for his life. ‘Abbas is not dead, neither hath the light of Baha been extinguished! Cannot we witness the manifestation of Divine Will to exalt the Holy Land that it become, once again, the cradle of noble and generous ideals? It is simply an individual initiative to share relevant content and resources for those interested in Baha'i related topics. Alas! He, Who has promulgated such great principles, is immortal in the memory of posterity. Every destiny is predetermined and none can change the Divine Decree. Nay, nay! In the Holy Land, Abdu’l-Baha’s unprecedented impact, and the outpouring of emotion that accompanied it, resulted in a funeral the likes of which no one had ever seen. The ancient glory of this land is restored. Silent short movie of 'Abdu'l-Baha in New York, 1912. Alas! 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