Kamál, 04 ‘Alá’ (Loftiness), 180 B.E
Arising to Serve
Quote for Reflection:
By My life and My Cause! Round about whatever dwelling the friends of God may enter, and from which their cry shall rise as they praise and glorify the Lord, shall circle the souls of true believers and all the favoured angels. And should the door of the true eye be opened unto some, they shall witness the Supreme Concourse as it circleth and crieth: “Blessed art thou, O house, for God hath made thee a resting-place for those He favoureth, and a lodging for those He holdeth dear, and a home for those in whom He hath placed His trust. Unto thee be His praise and His glory and His endless grace.” — Bahá’u’lláh 1
Question for Consideration:
What does Bahá’u’lláh assure us will characterize every dwelling in which we gather together to praise and glorify the Lord? 2
Google Gemini Response:
Based on the excerpt from Bahá’u’lláh, several positive qualities are assured to characterize every dwelling where we gather to praise and glorify God:
- Spiritual Presence: The passage describes the “souls of true believers and all the favoured angels” circling the dwelling. This signifies a spiritual atmosphere filled with blessings and the presence of those dedicated to God.
- Favor and Trust: The dwelling is described as a “resting-place for those He favoureth” and “a lodging for those He holdeth dear.” This signifies that God shows favor and trust to those who gather for prayer and glorification.
- Blessedness: The dwelling is declared “Blessed” by the Supreme Concourse, indicating its positive and auspicious nature.
- Praise, Glory, and Grace: The dwelling receives “His praise and His glory and His endless grace.” This signifies that God acknowledges and appreciates the gatherings for their devotion and glorification.
Bahá’u’lláh assures us that gatherings focused on praising and glorifying God will be blessed with a spiritual atmosphere, favor, trust, and divine blessings. These qualities elevate the space beyond a physical location and create a sacred environment for spiritual growth and connection with the divine.
It’s important to note:
- This passage uses symbolic language and poetic imagery. It’s not meant to be interpreted literally but to evoke a sense of spiritual significance and blessings associated with gatherings dedicated to prayer and glorification.
- The core message emphasizes the importance of gathering for prayer and its positive spiritual impact on the individual and the community.
Ultimately, the specific experience of each gathering will be unique and depend on the sincerity and dedication of those who participate. However, Bahá’u’lláh’s words offer a powerful reminder of the potential blessings and spiritual elevation associated with such gatherings.
Microsoft Copilot Response:
Bahá’u’lláh assures us that every dwelling in which we gather together to praise and glorify the Lord will be surrounded by the souls of true believers and all the favored angels. These dwellings are considered resting places for those whom God favors, lodgings for those He holds dear, and homes for those He has placed His trust. Such places are blessed and filled with divine grace and glory. 🙏✨
- Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. “The Institution of the Mas͟hriqu’l-Ad͟hkár.” Bahá’í Reference Library, September 2017. https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/compilations/institution-mashriqul-adhkar/8#297599589. ↩
- Ruhi Institute. Arising to Serve. 2.1.1.PE September 2020. Vol. Book 2. 6 vols. Embarking on a Path of Service. Cali, Columbia: Ruhi Foundation, 2020, 62. https://www.ruhi.org/en/walking-a-path-of-service/#AS. ↩
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