“The news of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing…inspired an unprecedented event of unity among the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Druze communities of Haifa. See also: ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Unique Station in Religious History Today more than 5 million Bahai’s from more than 2,112 different ethnic and tribal groups look to ‘Abdu’l-Baha as “the embodiment of every Baha’i ideal”, the perfect Exemplar of what it means to be a Baha’i. Through a series of epoch-making travels to Africa, North America and Europe,`Abdu’l-Baha–by word and example–proclaimed with persuasiveness and force the essential principles of his Father’s religion. He was awarded a knighthood by the British Mandate of Palestine for his humanitarian efforts during WWI. In honor of this Centenary we created this special homepage.Ībdu’l-Baha (1844-1921), eldest son of Baha’u’llah and His chosen successor, was known as an ambassador of peace, a champion of justice, and the leading exponent of a new Faith. On April 20, 2021, the Baha’is began a year of reflection on the life of Abdu’l-Baha, as we will commemorate the Centenary of His Ascension in November 2021. See the menu above for the Yellow Springs Baha’i Community homepage to view our community building initiatives, programs for spiritual growth and calendar of events all open to the public. ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Call for Race Unity in America 1912 | Prayer for America by ‘Abdu’l-Baha | ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Initiative in Establishing Race Amity Conventions 1921 Welcome to OhioBahai, home of the Yellow Springs Baha’i Community website. After the passing of Baha’u’llah, ‘Abdu’l-Baha chose for himself the title of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá (servant of Bahá).| This song, Everlasting Glory, includes ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s words regarding this title. Baha’is called Him “The Master”, a title given to Him by Baha’u’llah. *Champion of Justice *Ambassador of Peace *Advocate for Racial Unity *Personification of Humanitarianism Abdu’l-Bahá was known as ʻAbbás Effendi.

Talks by Abdu'l-Baha by Abdu'l-Bahá