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12 ‘Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Sun 26 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 26, 2025

Oct. 26, 2025

Consider that the worst of all qualities and the most odious of all attributes, and the very foundation of all evil, is lying, and that no more evil or reprehensible quality can be imagined in all existence. It brings all human perfections to naught and gives rise to countless vices. There is no worse attribute than this, and it is the foundation of all wickedness. Now, all this notwithstanding, should a physician console a patient and say, “Thank God, you are doing better and there is hope for your recovery”, although these words may be contrary to the truth, yet sometimes they will ease the patient’s mind and become the means of curing the illness. And this is not blameworthy. ‘Abdu’l Bahá, Some Answered Questions. Available from www.bahai.org/r/228364906

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11 ‘Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Sat 25 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 25, 2025

Oct. 25, 2025

Sanctified be the Lord of all mankind, at the mention of Whose name all the atoms of the earth have been made to vibrate, and the Tongue of Grandeur hath been moved to disclose that which had been wrapt in His knowledge and lay concealed within the treasury of His might. He, verily, through the potency of His Name, the Mighty, the All-Powerful, the Most High, is the ruler of all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh. Available from www.bahai.org/r/737981870

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10 'Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Fri 24 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 23, 2025

Oct. 23, 2025

O thou yearner after the Kingdom! Each Manifestations is the heart of the world and the proficient Physician of every patient. The world of humanity is sick, but that skilled Physician hath the healing remedy and He bestoweth divine teachings, exhortations and advices which are the remedy of every ailment and the dressing for every wound. Undoubtedly, the wise physician discovereth the needs of the patient at every season and prescribeth medicine. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Abbas. Available from https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/ab/TAB/tab-588.html#pg538

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09 'Ilm / Knowledge (Birth of Bahá’u’lláh) 182 B.E. (Thur 23 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 22, 2025

Oct. 22, 2025

This is the night wherein the doors of Paradise were flung open and the gates of Hell were shut fast, the night wherein the paradise of the All-Merciful was unveiled in the midmost heart of creation, the breezes of God were wafted from the retreats of forgiveness, and the Last Hour ushered in through the power of truth, could ye but know it. All joy to this night through which all days have been suffused with light, though none can apprehend this save those that are endued with certitude and discernment! This is the night round which have circled the Nights of Power, wherein the angels and the Spirit have come down bearing cups filled at the streams of Paradise, the night wherein Heaven itself was adorned with the ornament of God, the Almighty, the All-Gracious, the Most Bountiful, wherein every created thing was brought to life, and all the peoples of the earth were surrounded by His grace. All joy to the concourse of the Spirit for this manifest and resplendent bounty! Bahá’u’lláh, Days of Remembrance. Available from https://www.bahai.org/r/407202023

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08 'Ilm / Knowledge (Birth of the Báb) 182 B.E. (Wed 22 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 21, 2025

Oct. 21, 2025

In the name of the One born on this day, Him Whom God hath made to be the Herald of His name, the Almighty, the All-Loving! This is a Tablet We have addressed unto that night wherein the heavens and the earth were illumined by a Light that cast its radiance over the entire creation. Blessed art thou, O night! For through thee was born the Day of God, a Day which We have ordained to be the lamp of salvation unto the denizens of the cities of names, the chalice of victory unto the champions of the arenas of eternity, and the dawning-place of joy and exultation unto all creation. Immeasurably exalted is God, the Maker of the heavens, Who hath caused this Day to speak forth that Name whereby the veils of idle fancy have been rent asunder, the mists of vain imaginings have been dispelled, and His name “the Self-Subsisting” hath dawned above the horizon of certitude. On this Day the choice wine of everlasting life hath been unsealed, the doors of knowledge and utterance have been unlocked before the peoples of the earth, and the breezes of the All-Merciful have been wafted over every region. All glory be to that hour wherein the Treasure of God, the All-Powerful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise, hath appeared! Bahá’u’lláh, Days of Remembrance. Available from https://www.bahai.org/r/320135048

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07 'Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Tue 21 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

I implore Thee, O Thou Who causest the dawn to appear, by Thy Lamp which Thou didst light with the fire of Thy love before all that are in heaven and on earth, and whose flame Thou feedest with the fuel of Thy wisdom in the kingdom of Thy creation, to make me to be of those who have soared in Thine atmosphere, and surrendered their will to Thy decree. I am all wretchedness, O my Lord, and Thou art the Most Powerful, the Almighty. Have pity upon me by Thy grace and bountiful favor, and graciously aid me to serve Thee and them that are dear to Thee. Potent art Thou to do as Thou willest. No God is there but Thee, the God of strength, of glory and wisdom. Bahá’u’lláh, Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh. Available from https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/b/PM/pm-28.html

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06 'Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Mon 20 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 19, 2025

Oct. 19, 2025

Wherefore must the loved ones of God, laboriously, with the waters of their striving, tend and nourish and foster this tree of hope. In whatsoever land they dwell, let them with a whole heart befriend and be companions to those who are either close to them, or far removed. Let them, with qualities like unto those of heaven, promote the institutions and the religion of God. Let them never lose heart, never be despondent, never feel afflicted. The more antagonism they meet, the more let them show their own good faith; the more torments and calamities they have to face, the more generously let them pass round the bounteous cup. Such is the spirit which will become the life of the world, such is the spreading light at its heart: and he who may be and do other than this is not worthy to serve at the Holy Threshold of the Lord. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Available from https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/ab/SAB/sab-207.html#pg258

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05 'Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Sun 19 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 19, 2025

Oct. 19, 2025

O SON OF SPIRIT! There is no peace for thee save by renouncing thyself and turning unto Me; for it behooveth thee to glory in My name, not in thine own; to put thy trust in Me and not in thyself, since I desire to be loved alone and above all that is. Bahá’u’lláh, The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh. Available from https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/b/HW/hw-9.html

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04 'Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Sat 18 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

If any man were to meditate on that which the Scriptures, sent down from the heaven of God’s holy Will, have revealed, he would readily recognize that their purpose is that all men shall be regarded as one soul, so that the seal bearing the words ‘The Kingdom shall be God’s’ may be stamped on every heart, and the light of Divine bounty, of grace, and mercy may envelop all mankind. The One true God, exalted be His glory, hath wished nothing for Himself. The allegiance of mankind profiteth Him not, neither doth its perversity harm Him. The Bird of the Realm of Utterance voiceth continually this call: ‘All things have I willed for thee, and thee, too, for thine own sake.’ Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed After the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Available from https://reference.bahai.org/en/t/b/TB/tb-12.html#pg162

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03 'Ilm / Knowledge 182 B.E. (Fri 17 October 2025)
by Writings from the Baha'i Faith Oct. 17, 2025

Oct. 17, 2025

Praise be to God! It is with a deep realization of happiness that I am present here this evening, for I am looking upon the faces of those who are earnest in their search for reality and who sincerely long to attain knowledge of truth. God has created man and endowed him with the power of reason whereby he may arrive at valid conclusions. Therefore, man must endeavor in all things to investigate the fundamental reality. If he does not independently investigate, he has failed to utilize the talent God has bestowed upon him. I am pleased with the American people because, as a rule, they are independent seekers of the truth; their minds are actively employed instead of remaining idle and unproductive. This is most praiseworthy. ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace. Available from www.bahai.org/r/191961560

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