Manipulation
God, verily, is the best of schemers.
- Bahá’u’lláh, The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 124
Immersed in their selfish schemes, they are oblivious of the Divine decree.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 181
They that have turned away from Me have schemed many a time, and acted deceitfully in divers ways.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 161
Your schemings cover you with shame.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 147-148
Amongst all the teeming masses of the earth, only this community of the Most Great Name is free and clear of human schemes and hath no selfish purpose to promote.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 70
Quote of the Day
Istijlal 19 Sultan 182 B.E.
With reference to your question whether those foods which have been flavoured with alcoholic liquors such as brandy, rum, etc., should be classified under the same category as the intoxicating drinks, and consequently be avoided by believers, the Guardian wishes all the friends to know that such food, or beverages, are strictly prohibited.
Shoghi Effendi – Lights of Guidance, p. 350