A Study of the “Secret of Divine
Civilization”
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... First of all, reading this book has
opened so many doors to my mind, I am so amazed at the wide knowledge
Abdu'l-Baha had about so many things about history not only just in Persia, but
all over the world. We are talking about someone who spend most of his life in
prison, had no schooling, he had no internet or computers to get his
information's from, there were not so many books that are available to us
to-day, yet he writes this amazing informative book that no one with to-day's technology
could write such a book. There really are so many secrets in this little book
that we don't realize, this book is the guide to all the leaders of the world,
they should read it and follow it for a perfect government and perfect way of
living in this troubled world of ours. Every page I read, there is something I
want to say, well, since that is not possible, I have chosen a part that has
touched me the most.
The point I like to make is from pages,52 to
59.
Here Abdu'-Baha is telling us that how as
individuals any of us if rich or not, if educated or not, if we follow the
right way and follow God's teaching, we can single hand achieve impossible and
guide a whole nation to the right way. As he says on the page 52, Observe how
one individual, and a man of desert, to outward seeming unknown and no
station-because he showed forth one of the qualities of the pure heart, was
able to deliver this proud sovereign and a great company of others from the
dark night of unbelief and guide them into the morning of salvation....
On
the other hand, he also tell us, how one person all by himself if he does not
follow God's teachings, can cause so much damage. And I like the part that he
is telling us that the appearance and dress, had nothing to do with knowledge,
purity, devotion, discipline, independence. Here again he talks about the story
that he had heard, how excellent this remark was, that it remained in his
memory. ( Not Every cleric's turban is
a proof of continence and knowledge; not every layman's hat a sign of ignorance
and immortality. How many a hat has proudly raised the banner of knowledge, how
many a turban pulled down the Law of God") This is so strong with so many
meanings. If only we knew if we are wearing a hat or a turban and would act
accordingly.
Last thing I like to say is, if it was not
for this wonderful translator Marzieh
Gail and Ali-kuli Khan, we were not able to be able to have this wonderful
book. I personally am so grateful to her, God
bless both their souls. The incredible thing
is this that, she expresses everything so clear and so beautifully, that one
really feels as though Abdu'l-Baha is dictating it to her, she must have taken
such a lot of time and effort to be able to translate this book. being from
Persian background, I know how difficult it is to try and find the right words at
the right time. I have no doubt, she had guidance from high above.
I also like to thank you Sylvia for doing this
course with us, we know how busy you are in your life, thanks again.
I like send my deepest Baha'i love to all my
fellow students, Iran Sohaili, From Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
"Sohaili"
<sohaili@netconnect.co.zw>