Spiritual concepts through different forms of artistic expression, with the aim of promoting the unity of God, unity of religion, and the oneness of humanity.
"... Recognition of the oneness of mankind, implemented by appropriate legal measures, must be universally upheld if this problem is to be overcome." - The Universal House of Justice, 1985 Oct, The Promise of World Peace, p. 3 #onecommonlight#bahaiquotes#InspirationalQuotes
"Our human compassion binds us the one to the other - not in pity or patronisingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future."
– Nelson Mandela
"As material affairs go from bad to worse in the world...confidence, optimism, love, and hope...will, by force of contrast, shine out as an ever brighter beacon."
– Shoghi Effendi
Real change begins when we all embrace one another through a spiritual lens, in which the entire human race is one, simply because we accept that God is the creator of all, and we are all created in his image.
Having meaningful conversations that lead to building a collective vision is extremely powerful. It enables us to build fellow-feeling, uncover solutions to problems in our daily lives and communities, and design paths to action which allow us to work together to improve things.
No matter how small our steps are, and even if the challenges seem great, we can inspire real change when we join our hands and hearts together in one common purpose.
“O Lord! Unite and bind together the hearts, join in accord all the souls, and exhilarate the spirits through the signs of Thy sanctity and oneness."
– 'Abdu’l-Bahá
"Love gives life to the lifeless. Love lights a flame in the heart that is cold. Love brings hope to the hopeless and gladdens the hearts of the sorrowful.
– 'Abdu’l-Bahá
Separate soldiers fighting alone and individually have not the force of a united army. If all the soldiers in this spiritual war gather together, then their united spiritual feelings help each other, and their prayers become acceptable. #onecommonlight#InspirationalQuotes
"...This matter is very important and is as a magnet (to attract or) for divine confirmation." – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá v1, p. 124-125
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World peace and unity of mankind do not have to be utopian concepts. By joining hands and hearts, we can all contribute to making the world a more just, loving, and kind place. #onecommonlight#swahili#proverbs#InspirationalQuotes
Within devotional gatherings, spaces where you come together to share holy scriptures and reflect on their meaning, friends can engage in a loving and meaningful environment. Opinions can mingle, understandings can grow, and misconceptions can be dispelled. #onecommonlight
The Baha’i teachings say that only after purging the heart from all blind assumptions and ideas can we start to see the truth.
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Since time immemorial, prayers have been offered by individuals during times of sickness and collectively in ceremonies to celebrate the Divine Reality and to ask for blessings.
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