In today’s post, Sara Forouhi from London UK sings a passage from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha’. The passage expresses the truth that difficulties in life are necessary for spiritual growth. This idea is expressed throughout the Baha’i Writings- including several Hidden Words. Enjoy!
“Do the people think that when they say “We believe”, that they shall be left alone and not be tested?” (The Quran)
O SON OF MAN!
For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trials
O SON OF MAN!
The true lover yearneth for tribulation even as doth the rebel for forgiveness and the sinful for mercy.
O SON OF MAN!
If adversity befall thee not in My path, how canst thou walk in the ways of them that are content with My pleasure? If trials afflict thee not in thy longing to meet Me, how wilt thou attain the light in thy love for My beauty?
“This is the rainy season. If the rain does not pour down, if the wind does not blow, if the storm and tempest do not rage, the soul-refreshing springtime will not appear. If the clouds do not weep the meadows will not laugh.”
– Abdu’l-Baha
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