Predestination
God hath in that Book, and by His behest, decreed as lawful whatsoever He hath pleased to decree, and hath, through the power of His sovereign might, forbidden whatsoever He elected to forbid. To this testifieth the text of that Book. Will ye not bear witness? Men, however, have wittingly broken His law. Is such a behavior to be attributed to God, or to their proper selves? Be fair in your judgment.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 149
This fore-knowledge of God, however, should not be regarded as having caused the actions of men, just as your own previous knowledge that a certain event is to occur, or your desire that it should happen, is not and can never be the reason for its occurrence.
- Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 150
Quote of the Day
Istiqlal 6 Sultan 182 B.E.
Woman must especially devote her energies and abilities toward the industrial and agricultural sciences, seeking to assist mankind in that which is most needful. By this means she will demonstrate capability and ensure recognition of equality in the social and economic equation.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá: The Promulgation of Universal Peace – p. 283