Calumny
Against calumny there is no defense . . . having no helper, assistant nor shelter from the sword of accusation and the teeth of calumny, save God!
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá v2, p. 379
And I say unto you that no calumny is able to prevail against the Light of God; it can only result in causing it to be more universally recognized.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, p. 105
The individual must be educated to such a high degree that he would rather have his throat cut than tell a lie, and would think it easier to be slashed with a sword or pierced with a spear than to utter calumny or be carried away by wrath.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 136
Quote of the Day
Fidal 12 Nur 183 B.E.
I wish to add a few words of assurance and sympathy in view of the heavy burden of responsibility that rests on your shoulders in these difficult and trying times. My fervent and increasing prayer is that ‘Abdu’l-Bahá may show you the way that will enable you to continue your splendid pioneer work effectually, peacefully, free from every earthly care and anxiety.
Shoghi Effendi – The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá’í Community, p. 30