Stories about 'Abdu'l-Bahá

An example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s caring nature and patience

Mahmud's Diary
August 28, 1912
Malden, MA

This evening a meeting filled with joy and enthusiasm was held in the home of Mrs. Morey in Malden. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke about the divine teachings and kindly admonished the audience, setting aglow a new fire of love in their hearts. When He had finished speaking, a woman asked about the purpose and value of the creation of the world. He spoke first of the virtues of the world of humanity and then about nearness to God, which uplifted the audience. But the questioner was preoccupied, she said that she did not understand His explanation. Therefore the Master spoke in parables, explaining that the greatest result of any perfect creation is the love of the Creator for His creation and that the essential nature of the life-giving God is to create and to spread His bounties and in doing so, God enjoys His creation.

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