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
Jamal 6 Izzat 183 B.E.
Once it is in the hand of the Assembly the believer's obligation is discharged and he should do no more than pray for the offender and continue to show him friendship and encouragement -- unless, of course, the Spiritual Assembly asks him to take specific action.
Universal House of Justice – NSA USA - Developing Distinctive Bahá’í Communities