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Tag: "Humility"

tag name Humility type: Miscellaneous; Virtues

web link bahai-library.com/tags/Humility
related tags - Virtues and spiritual qualities
referring tags Judgmentalism; Powerlessness; Pride, arrogance, egoism and selfishness; Ranks and stations
Inventory subject Humility; meekness; lowliness
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These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts:

"... If thine eyes be turned towards mercy, forsake the things that profit thee and cleave unto that which will profit mankind. And if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose thou for thy neighbor that which thou choosest for thyself. Humility exalteth man to the heaven of glory and power, whilst pride abaseth him to the depths of wretchedness and degradation..."

– Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh; Kalimát-i-Firdawsíyyih (Words of Paradise, third leaf), ¶20 (BH00111)

"... I bear witness at this moment, O my God, to my helplessness and Thy sovereignty, my feebleness and Thy power. I know not that which profiteth me or harmeth me; Thou art, verily, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. Do Thou decree for me, O Lord, my God, and my Master, that which will make me feel content with Thine eternal decree and will prosper me in every world of Thine. Thou art in truth the Gracious, the Bountiful..."

– Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í Prayers

references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humility; bahaiquotes.com/subject/humility; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Humility; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Humble

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2025-05. Role of Religions and Faith-Based Actors in Advancing Spiritual and Material Prosperity on the Continent of Africa, The. Bahá'í International Community. — Religious and interfaith actors in Africa can unite diverse communities, inspire collective action, ... BIC.
2025-04-21. New Institution of Learning, A: The Training Institute. Bahá'í World. — The Baha’i training institute builds capacity for individual and community transformation through ... Articles.
2025-04-21. Global Community, A. Bahá'í World. — The global Baha’i community advances unity, social transformation, and spiritual principles throug... Articles.
2022. Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration. Todd Lawson. — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i... Articles.
2020-04-10. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi. Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. . — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the... Talks.
2019-09. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán. Nader Saiedi. — Explores the Persian Bayan's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into... Audio.
2019. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School. Nader Saiedi. — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;... Audio.
2018. Bahá'u'lláh and Peace: A Series of Four Talks. Nader Saiedi. — Talks at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center in California on four areas within the context of Baha'u'l... Audio.
2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola... Audio.
2010-12. Material and Spiritual Worlds. Peter J. Khan. — Four talks on the Five-Year Plan given at the North Island Baha'i Summer School, Hamilton, New Zeala... Audio.
2007-06. Power of Prayer. Hartmut Grossmann. Audio.
2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
2003. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts. WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. — Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions. Compilations-personal.
1996. Passing Comments on the Long Obligatory Prayer of Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bill Washington. — An exploration of the Long Obligatory Prayer, examining the purpose of prayer, spiritual detachment,... Articles.
1986-11-26. Infallibility of the Manifestations of God. Universal House of Justice. — Affirming the essential infallibility of the Manifestations of God, clarifying individual interpreta... UHJ-letters.
1978-03-27. Ranks and Functions in the Bahá'í Cause. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the relationships between administrative institutions; Different ranks of and interactive ... UHJ-letters.
1976-04-21. Some Themes and Images in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. — Exploring the relationship between the Creative Word, particularly its expression in language, and t... Articles.
1939. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith. George Townshend. — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t... Books.
1915-06-24. 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Holy Land answers questions of Dr. Edward C. Getsinger in 1915. Edward C. Getsinger, comp. — The importance of humility, spiritual guidance, unity, and self-sacrifice over rigid adherence to la... Pilgrims.
1915. Meeting a Prophet. Archie Bell. — Book chapter containing three interviews with 'Abdu'l-Baha at the Sea of Galilee. Excerpts.

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tag name	Humility	type:	Miscellaneous; Virtues
web link	bahai-library.com/tags/Humility
related tags	- Virtues and spiritual qualities
referring tags	Judgmentalism; Powerlessness; Pride, arrogance, egoism and selfishness; Ranks and stations
Inventory subject	Humility; meekness; lowliness
selected quotations (authoritative sources)	These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts: "... If thine eyes be turned towards mercy, forsake the things that profit thee and cleave unto that which will profit mankind. And if thine eyes be turned towards justice, choose thou for thy neighbor that which thou choosest for thyself. Humility exalteth man to the heaven of glory and power, whilst pride abaseth him to the depths of wretchedness and degradation..." – Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh; Kalimát-i-Firdawsíyyih (Words of Paradise, third leaf), ¶20 (BH00111) "... I bear witness at this moment, O my God, to my helplessness and Thy sovereignty, my feebleness and Thy power. I know not that which profiteth me or harmeth me; Thou art, verily, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. Do Thou decree for me, O Lord, my God, and my Master, that which will make me feel content with Thine eternal decree and will prosper me in every world of Thine. Thou art in truth the Gracious, the Bountiful..." – Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í Prayers
references	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humility; bahaiquotes.com/subject/humility; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Humility; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Humble