Bahá’í Quotes

Inner Temple

As this physical frame is the throne of the inner temple, whatever occurs to the former is felt by the latter. In realty that which takes delight in joy or is saddened by pain is the inner temple of the body, not the body itself. Since this physical body is throne whereon the inner temple is established, God hath ordained that the body be preserved to the extent possible, so that nothing that causeth repugnance may be experienced. The inner temple beholdeth its physical frame, which is its throne. Thus, if the latter is accorded respect, it is as if the former is the recipient. The converse is likewise true.

- The Báb, Selections from the Writings of the Báb, p. 95

Quote of the Day

Kamal 9 Azamat 183 B.E.

When asked about the individual persistence of the animal's personality after death, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said: "Even the most developed dog has not the immortal soul of the man; yet the dog is perfect in its own place.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London, p. 97