Lawḥ-i-Maqṣúd (Tablet of Maqṣúd)
Out of respect, the Bahá’ís, rather than
addressing Bahá’u’lláh directly, would write to His
amanuensis, Mírzá Áqá Ján, surnamed “Servant of God” and “Servant-in-Attendance.”
The reply would be in the form of a letter from Mírzá
Áqá Ján quoting words of Bahá’u’lláh, but would, in fact, be dictated in its
entirety by Bahá’u’lláh. Thus
all parts of the Tablet, even those which ostensibly are the words of Mírzá Áqá Ján
himself, are Sacred Scripture revealed by Bahá’u’lláh.
The Tablet of Maqṣúd is in this form. It was
addressed to Mírzá Maqṣúd,
one of the early believers living at that time in Damascus and Jerusalem.
He is God, exalted is He, the Lord of Majesty
and Power
A praise which is exalted above every mention
or description beseemeth the Adored One, the
Possessor of all things visible and invisible, Who hath enabled the Primal
Point to reveal countless Books and Epistles and Who, through the potency of
His sublime Word, hath called into being the entire creation, whether of the
former or more recent generations. Moreover He hath in every age and cycle, in
conformity with His transcendent wisdom, sent forth a divine Messenger to
revive the dispirited and despondent souls with the living waters of His
utterance, One Who is indeed the Expounder, the true Interpreter, inasmuch as
man is unable to comprehend that which hath streamed forth from the Pen of
Glory and is recorded in His heavenly Books. Men at all times
and under all conditions stand in need of one to exhort them, guide them and to
instruct and teach them. Therefore He hath sent forth His Messengers, His
Prophets and chosen ones that they might acquaint the people with the divine
purpose underlying the revelation of Books and the raising up of Messengers,
and that everyone may become aware of the trust of God which is latent in the
reality of every soul.
Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack of a proper
education hath, however, deprived him of that which he doth inherently possess.
Through a word proceeding out of the mouth of God he was called into being; by
one word more he was guided to recognize the Source of his education; by yet
another word his station and destiny were safeguarded. The Great Being saith:
Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone,
cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom. If
any man were to meditate on that which the Scriptures, sent down from the
heaven of God’s holy Will, have revealed, he would readily recognize that their
purpose is that all men shall be regarded as one soul, so that the seal bearing
the words “The Kingdom shall be God’s” may be stamped on every heart, and the light
of Divine bounty, of grace, and mercy may envelop all mankind. The One true
God, exalted be His glory, hath wished nothing for Himself. The allegiance of
mankind profiteth Him not, neither doth its
perversity harm Him. The Bird of the Realm of Utterance
voiceth continually this call: “All things have I
willed for thee, and thee, too, for thine own sake.” If the learned and
worldly-wise men of this age were to allow mankind to inhale the fragrance of
fellowship and love, every understanding heart would apprehend the meaning of
true liberty, and discover the secret of undisturbed
peace and absolute composure. Were the earth to attain this station and be
illumined with its light it could then be truly said of it: “Thou shall see in
it no hollows or rising hills.”1
Blessing and peace be upon Him2 through Whose advent
Baṭḥá3 is wreathed in
smiles, and the sweet savors of Whose raiment have shed fragrance upon all
mankind—He Who came to protect men from that which would harm them in the world
below. Exalted, immensely exalted is His station above the glorification of all
beings and sanctified from the praise of the entire creation. Through His
advent the tabernacle of stability and order was raised throughout the world
and the ensign of knowledge hoisted among the nations. May blessings rest also
upon His kindred and His companions through whom the standard of the unity of
God and of His singleness was uplifted and the banners of celestial triumph
were unfurled. Through them the religion of God was firmly established among
His creatures and His Name magnified amidst His servants. I entreat Him—exalted
is He—to shield His Faith from the mischief of His enemies who tore away the
veils, rent them asunder and finally caused the banner of Islám
to be reversed amongst all peoples.
Thy letter from which the fragrance of reunion
was inhaled hath been received. Praised be God that following the firm decree
of separation, the breeze of nearness and communion hath been stirred and the
soil of the heart is refreshed with the waters of joy and gladness. We offer
thanksgiving unto God in all circumstances and cherish the hope that He—exalted
be His glory—may through His gracious providence guide all who dwell on earth
towards that which is acceptable and pleasing unto Him.
Behold the disturbances which, for many a long
year, have afflicted the earth, and the perturbation that hath seized its
peoples. It hath either been ravaged by war, or
tormented by sudden and unforeseen calamities. Though the world is encompassed
with misery and distress, yet no man hath paused to reflect what the cause or
source of that may be. Whenever the True Counselor uttered a word in
admonishment, lo, they all denounced Him as a mover of mischief and rejected
His claim. How bewildering, how confusing is such behavior! No two men can be
found who may be said to be outwardly and inwardly united. The evidences of
discord and malice are apparent everywhere, though all were made for harmony
and union. The Great Being saith: O well-beloved ones! The tabernacle of unity
hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of
one tree, and the leaves of one branch. We cherish the hope that the light of
justice may shine upon the world and sanctify it from tyranny. If the rulers
and kings of the earth, the symbols of the power of God, exalted be His glory,
arise and resolve to dedicate themselves to whatever will promote the highest
interests of the whole of humanity, the reign of justice will assuredly be
established amongst the children of men, and the effulgence of its light will
envelop the whole earth. The Great Being saith: The structure of world
stability and order hath been reared upon, and will continue to be sustained
by, the twin pillars of reward and punishment. And in another connection He
hath uttered the following in the eloquent tongue:4 Justice hath a mighty
force at its command. It is none other than reward and punishment for the deeds
of men. By the power of this force the tabernacle of order is established
throughout the world, causing the wicked to restrain their natures for fear of
punishment.
In another passage He hath written: Take heed,
O concourse of the rulers of the world! There is no force on earth that can
equal in its conquering power the force of justice and wisdom. I, verily,
affirm that there is not, and hath never been, a host more
mighty than that of justice and wisdom. Blessed is the king who marcheth with the ensign of wisdom unfurled before him, and
the battalions of justice massed in his rear. He verily is the ornament that adorneth the brow of peace and the countenance of security.
There can be no doubt whatever that if the daystar of justice, which the clouds
of tyranny have obscured, were to shed its light upon men, the face of the
earth would be completely transformed.
The Great Being, wishing to reveal the
prerequisites of the peace and tranquility of the world and the advancement of
its peoples, hath written: The time must come when the imperative necessity for
the holding of a vast, an all-embracing assemblage of men will be universally
realized. The rulers and kings of the earth must needs attend it, and,
participating in its deliberations, must consider such ways and means as will
lay the foundations of the world’s Great Peace amongst men. Such a peace demandeth that the Great Powers should resolve, for the
sake of the tranquility of the peoples of the earth, to be fully reconciled
among themselves. Should any king take up arms against another, all should
unitedly arise and prevent him. If this be done, the nations of the world will
no longer require any armaments, except for the purpose of preserving the
security of their realms and of maintaining internal order within their
territories. This will ensure the peace and composure of every people,
government and nation. We fain would hope that the kings and rulers of the
earth, the mirrors of the gracious and almighty name of God, may attain unto
this station, and shield mankind from the onslaught of tyranny.
Likewise He saith: Among the things which are
conducive to unity and concord and will cause the whole earth to be regarded as
one country is that the diverse languages be reduced to one language and in
like manner the scripts used in the world be confined to a single script. It is
incumbent upon all nations to appoint some men of understanding and erudition
to convene a gathering and through joint consultation choose one language from
among the varied existing languages, or create a new one, to be taught to the children
in all the schools of the world.
The day is approaching when all the peoples of
the world will have adopted one universal language and one common script. When
this is achieved, to whatsoever city a man may journey, it shall be as if he
were entering his own home. These things are obligatory and absolutely
essential. It is incumbent upon every man of insight and understanding
to strive to translate that which hath been written into reality and action.
In these days the tabernacle of justice hath
fallen into the clutches of tyranny and oppression. Beseech ye the One true
God—exalted be His glory—not to deprive mankind of the ocean of true
understanding, for were men but to take heed they would readily appreciate that
whatever hath streamed from and is set down by the Pen of Glory is even as the
sun for the whole world and that therein lie the welfare, security and true
interests of all men; otherwise the earth will be tormented by a fresh calamity
every day and unprecedented commotions will break out. God grant that the
people of the world may be graciously aided to preserve the light of His loving
counsels within the globe of wisdom. We cherish the hope that everyone may be
adorned with the vesture of true wisdom, the basis of the government of the world.
The Great Being saith: The heaven of
statesmanship is made luminous and resplendent by the brightness of the light
of these blessed words which hath dawned from the dayspring of the Will of God:
It behooveth every ruler to weigh his own being every
day in the balance of equity and justice and then to judge between men and
counsel them to do that which would direct their steps unto the path of wisdom
and understanding. This is the cornerstone of statesmanship and the essence
thereof. From these words every enlightened man of wisdom will readily perceive
that which will foster such aims as the welfare, security and protection of
mankind and the safety of human lives. Were men of insight to quaff their fill
from the ocean of inner meanings which lie enshrined in these words and become
acquainted therewith, they would bear witness to the sublimity and the
excellence of this utterance. If this lowly one were
to set forth that which he perceiveth, all would
testify unto God’s consummate wisdom. The secrets of statesmanship and that of
which the people are in need lie enfolded within these words. This lowly
servant earnestly entreateth the One true God—exalted
be His glory—to illumine the eyes of the people of the world with the splendor
of the light of wisdom that they, one and all, may recognize that which is
indispensable in this day.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race.
The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth
to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. In
another passage He hath proclaimed: It is not for him to pride himself who
loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The
earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
Such exhortations to union and concord as are
inscribed in the Books of the Prophets by the Pen of the Most
High bear reference unto specific matters; not a union that would lead
to disunity or a concord which would create discord. This is the station where
measures are set unto everything, a station where every deserving soul shall be
given his due. Well is it with them that appreciate the meaning and grasp the
intent of these words, and woe betide the heedless. Unto this all the evidences
of nature, in their very essences, bear ample testimony. Every discerning man
of wisdom is well acquainted with that which We have mentioned, but not those
who have strayed far from the living fountain of fairmindedness and are roving
distraught in the wilderness of ignorance and blind fanaticism.
The Great Being saith: O ye children of men!
The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to
safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human
race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.
Suffer it not to become a source of dissension and discord, of hate and enmity.
This is the straight Path, the fixed and immovable foundation. Whatsoever is
raised on this foundation, the changes and chances of the world can never impair
its strength, nor will the revolution of countless centuries undermine its
structure. Our hope is that the world’s religious leaders and the rulers
thereof will unitedly arise for the reformation of this age and the
rehabilitation of its fortunes. Let them, after meditating on its needs, take
counsel together and, through anxious and full deliberation, administer to a
diseased and sorely afflicted world the remedy it requireth.
The Great Being saith: The heaven of divine
wisdom is illumined with the two luminaries of consultation and compassion.
Take ye counsel together in all matters, inasmuch as consultation is the lamp
of guidance which leadeth the way, and is the bestower of understanding.
At the outset of every endeavor, it is
incumbent to look to the end of it. Of all the arts and sciences, set the
children to studying those which will result in advantage to man, will ensure
his progress and elevate his rank. Thus the noisome
odors of lawlessness will be dispelled, and thus through the high endeavors of
the nation’s leaders, all will live cradled, secure and in peace.
The Great Being saith: The learned of the day
must direct the people to acquire those branches of knowledge which are of use,
that both the learned themselves and the generality of mankind may derive
benefits therefrom. Such academic pursuits as begin and end in words alone have
never been and will never be of any worth. The majority of
Persia’s learned doctors devote all their lives to the study of a philosophy
the ultimate yield of which is nothing but words.
It is incumbent upon them who are in authority
to exercise moderation in all things. Whatsoever passeth
beyond the limits of moderation will cease to exert a beneficial influence.
Consider for instance such things as liberty, civilization and the like. However much men of understanding may favorably regard them,
they will, if carried to excess, exercise a pernicious influence upon men.
If this point were to be expounded an
elaborate explanation would be required which, it is feared, might become
tedious. It is the ardent hope of this lowly one that God—exalted be His
glory—may grant all men that which is good. For he who is endowed therewith is
the possessor of all things. The Great Being saith: The Tongue of Wisdom proclaimeth: He that hath Me not is bereft of all things.
Turn ye away from all that is on earth and seek none
else but Me. I am the Sun of Wisdom and the Ocean of Knowledge. I cheer the
faint and revive the dead. I am the guiding Light that illumineth
the way. I am the royal Falcon on the arm of the Almighty. I unfold the
drooping wings of every broken bird and start it on its flight.
And likewise He
saith: The heaven of true understanding shineth resplendent with the light of
two luminaries: tolerance and righteousness.
O my friend! Vast oceans lie enshrined within
this brief saying. Blessed are they who appreciate its value, drink deep
therefrom and grasp its meaning, and woe betide the heedless. This lowly one entreateth the people of the world to observe fairness,
that their tender, their delicate and precious hearing which hath been created
to hearken unto the words of wisdom may be freed from impediments and from such
allusions, idle fancies or vain imaginings as “cannot fatten nor appease the
hunger,” so that the true Counselor may be graciously inclined to set forth
that which is the source of blessing for mankind and of the highest good for
all nations.
At present the light of reconciliation is
dimmed in most countries and its radiance extinguished while the fire of strife
and disorder hath been kindled and is blazing fiercely. Two great powers who
regard themselves as the founders and leaders of civilization and the framers
of constitutions have risen up against the followers of the Faith associated
with Him Who conversed with God.5 Be ye warned, O men
of understanding. It ill beseemeth the station of man
to commit tyranny; rather it behooveth him to observe
equity and be attired with the raiment of justice under all conditions. Beseech
ye the One true God that He may, through the power of the hand of
loving-kindness and spiritual education, purge and purify certain souls from
the defilement of evil passions and corrupt desires, that they may arise and
unloose their tongues for the sake of God, that perchance the evidences of
injustice may be blotted out and the splendor of the light of justice may shed
its radiance upon the whole world. The people are ignorant, and they stand in
need of those who will expound the truth.
The Great Being saith: The man of consummate
learning and the sage endowed with penetrating wisdom are the two eyes to the
body of mankind. God willing, the earth shall never be deprived of these two
greatest gifts. That which hath been set forth and will be revealed in the
future is but a token of this Servant’s ardent desire to dedicate Himself to
the service of all the kindreds of the earth.
O my friend! In all circumstances one should
seize upon every means which will promote security and tranquility among the
peoples of the world. The Great Being saith: In this glorious Day whatever will
purge you from corruption and will lead you towards peace and composure, is
indeed the Straight Path.
Please God, the peoples of the world may be
led, as the result of the high endeavors exerted by their rulers and the wise
and learned amongst men, to recognize their best interests. How long will
humanity persist in its waywardness? How long will injustice continue? How long
is chaos and confusion to reign amongst men? How long will discord agitate the
face of society?
This humble servant is filled with wonder,
inasmuch as all men are endowed with the capacity to see and hear, yet we find
them deprived of the privilege of using these faculties. This servant hath been
prompted to pen these lines by virtue of the tender love he cherisheth
for thee. The winds of despair are, alas, blowing from every direction, and the
strife that divideth and afflicteth
the human race is daily increasing. The signs of
impending convulsions and chaos can now be discerned, inasmuch as the
prevailing order appeareth to be lamentably
defective. I beseech God, exalted be His glory, that He may graciously awaken
the peoples of the earth, may grant that the end of their conduct may be
profitable unto them, and aid them to accomplish that which beseemeth
their station.
Were man to appreciate the greatness of his
station and the loftiness of his destiny he would manifest naught save goodly
character, pure deeds, and a seemly and praiseworthy conduct. If the learned
and wise men of goodwill were to impart guidance unto the people, the whole
earth would be regarded as one country. Verily this is the undoubted truth.
This servant appealeth to every diligent and
enterprising soul to exert his utmost endeavor and arise to rehabilitate the
conditions in all regions and to quicken the dead with the living waters of
wisdom and utterance, by virtue of the love he cherisheth
for God, the One, the Peerless, the Almighty, the Beneficent.
No man of wisdom can demonstrate his knowledge
save by means of words. This showeth the significance
of the Word as is affirmed in all the Scriptures, whether of former times or
more recently. For it is through its potency and animating spirit that the
people of the world have attained so eminent a position. Moreover
words and utterances should be both impressive and penetrating. However, no
word will be infused with these two qualities unless it be uttered wholly for
the sake of God and with due regard unto the exigencies of the occasion and the
people.
The Great Being saith: Human utterance is an
essence which aspireth to exert its influence and needeth moderation. As to its influence, this is
conditional upon refinement which in turn is dependent upon hearts which are
detached and pure. As to its moderation, this hath to be combined with tact and
wisdom as prescribed in the Holy Scriptures and Tablets.
Every word is endowed with a spirit, therefore
the speaker or expounder should carefully deliver his words at the appropriate
time and place, for the impression which each word maketh
is clearly evident and perceptible. The Great Being
saith: One word may be likened unto fire, another unto light, and the influence
which both exert is manifest in the world. Therefore
an enlightened man of wisdom should primarily speak with words as mild as milk,
that the children of men may be nurtured and edified thereby and may attain the
ultimate goal of human existence which is the station of true understanding and
nobility. And likewise He saith: One word is like unto
springtime causing the tender saplings of the rose-garden of knowledge to
become verdant and flourishing, while another word is even as a deadly poison.
It behooveth a prudent man of wisdom to speak with
utmost leniency and forbearance so that the sweetness of his words may induce
everyone to attain that which befitteth man’s
station.
O friend of mine! The Word of God is the king
of words and its pervasive influence is incalculable. It hath ever dominated
and will continue to dominate the realm of being. The Great Being saith: The
Word is the master key for the whole world, inasmuch as through its potency the
doors of the hearts of men, which in reality are the
doors of heaven, are unlocked. No sooner had but a glimmer of its effulgent
splendor shone forth upon the mirror of love than the blessed word “I am the
Best-Beloved” was reflected therein. It is an ocean inexhaustible in riches,
comprehending all things. Every thing
which can be perceived is but an emanation therefrom. High, immeasurably high
is this sublime station, in whose shadow moveth the
essence of loftiness and splendor, wrapt in praise
and adoration.
Methinks people’s sense of taste hath, alas,
been sorely affected by the fever of negligence and folly, for they are found
to be wholly unconscious and deprived of the sweetness of His utterance. How
regrettable indeed that man should debar himself from the fruits of the tree of
wisdom while his days and hours pass swiftly away. Please God, the hand of
divine power may safeguard all mankind and direct their steps towards the
horizon of true understanding.
Verily our Lord of Mercy is the Helper, the
Knowing, the Wise.
I would like to add that thy second letter
which had been sent from Jerusalem hath been received and that which thou hadst written and set forth therein was perused and read in
His presence. He bade me write as follows:
O Maqṣúd! We have
heard thy voice and perceived the sighing and lamentation thou didst raise in
thy longing and eagerness. Praised be God! The sweet savors of love could be
inhaled from every word thereof. Please God, this bounty may last for ever. The Servant-in-Attendance recited the verses thou
hast composed. Thy name is often mentioned in the presence of this Wronged One
and the glances of Our loving-kindness and compassion are directed towards
thee.
Great is the station of man. Great must also
be his endeavors for the rehabilitation of the world and the well-being of
nations. I beseech the One true God to graciously confirm thee in that which beseemeth man’s station.
Be thou guided by wisdom under all conditions,
inasmuch as persons who harbor evil motives have been and are still diligently
engaged in intriguing. Gracious God! Unto that immeasurably exalted Being Who seeketh naught but to foster the spirit of love and
fellowship amongst men, and to revive the world and ennoble its life, they have
imputed such charges as the tongue and the pen are ashamed to recount.
We have remembered thee and make mention of
thee now. We entreat Him—exalted is His glory—to protect thee with the hands of
might and power and enable thee to recognize that which will serve thy best
interests both in this world and in the next. He is the Lord of Mankind, the
Possessor of the Throne on High and of the world below. No God is there besides
Him, the Omnipotent, the Powerful. God grant that this Wronged One may observe
fidelity. He hath not forgotten nor will He ever forget thee.
Thou hast mentioned thine intention to stay in
Damascus until spring, then to proceed to Mosul, should the means be
forthcoming. This lowly servant entreateth
God—exalted is His glory—to provide such means as is deemed expedient, and to
aid thee. He is Potent and Powerful.
Although all the inhabitants of this region
have been treated with the utmost kindness, yet no evidence of fellowship can
be discerned from them. Thou shouldst observe much
tact and wisdom, for they seek at all times to cavil
at and deny the Cause. May the One true God grant them equity.
Concerning thine own affairs, if thou wouldst
content thyself with whatever might come to pass it would be praiseworthy. To
engage in some profession is highly commendable, for when occupied with work
one is less likely to dwell on the unpleasant aspects of life. God willing thou mayest experience joy and radiance, gladness
and exultation in any city or land where thou mayest happen to sojourn. This
lowly servant will never forget that distinguished and kind friend. He hath
remembered and will continue to remember thee. The decree lieth with God, the
Lord of all worlds. I fain would hope He may vouchsafe divine assistance and
grant confirmation in that which is pleasing and acceptable unto Him.
Every word of thy poetry is indeed like unto a
mirror in which the evidences of the devotion and love thou cherishest
for God and His chosen ones are reflected. Well is it with thee who hast
quaffed the choice wine of utterance and partaken of the soft flowing stream of
true knowledge. Happy is he who hath drunk his fill and attained unto Him and
woe betide the heedless. Its perusal hath truly proved highly impressive, for
it was indicative of both the light of reunion and the fire of separation.
Far be it from us to despair at any time of
the incalculable favors of God, for if it were His wish
He could cause a mere atom to be transformed into a sun and a single drop into
an ocean. He unlocketh thousands of doors, while man
is incapable of conceiving even a single one.
So heedless is this servant that with words
such as these he seeketh to vindicate the supreme
power of God—exalted be His glory. I implore pardon of God, the Most Great, for these assertions and affirm that this
servant at all times recognizeth his grievous
trespasses and misdeeds. He entreateth remission of
his sins from the ocean of the forgiveness of his Lord, the Most Exalted, and beggeth for that which will make him wholly devoted to God
and enable him to utter His praise, turn himself toward Him and to put his
whole trust in Him. Verily He is the Potent, the Forgiving, the Merciful.
Praised be God, the Almighty, the All-Knowing.
This lowly one hath read the descriptions of
the dialogue with the traveler which thou hast recounted in thy letter to my
Lord, may my life be offered up for His sake. The explanations which were set
forth awaken the people from the slumber of heedlessness. Indeed
the actions of man himself breed a profusion of satanic power. For were men to
abide by and observe the divine teachings, every trace of evil would be
banished from the face of the earth. However, the widespread differences that
exist among mankind and the prevalence of sedition, contention, conflict and
the like are the primary factors which provoke the appearance of the satanic
spirit. Yet the Holy Spirit hath ever shunned such matters. A world in which
naught can be perceived save strife, quarrels and corruption is bound to become
the seat of the throne, the very metropolis, of Satan.
How vast the number of the loved and chosen
ones of God who have lamented and moaned by day and by night that haply a sweet
and fragrant breeze might blow from the court of His good-pleasure and dispel
altogether the loathsome and foul-smelling odors from the world. However, this ultimate goal could not be attained, and men were deprived
thereof by virtue of their evil deeds, which brought upon them the retribution
of God, in accordance with the basic principles of His divine rule. Ours is the
duty to remain patient in these circumstances until relief be forthcoming from
God, the Forgiving, the Bountiful.
Magnified be Thy Name, O Lord of all beings
and Desire of all created things! I beseech Thee, by the Word which hath caused
the Burning Bush to lift up its Voice and the Rock to cry out, whereby the
well-favored have hastened to attain the court of Thy presence and the pure in
heart the dayspring of the light of Thy countenance, and by the sighing of Thy
true lovers in their separation from Thy chosen ones and by the lamentation of
them that long to behold Thy face before the dawning splendor of the light of
Thy Revelation, to graciously enable Thy servants to recognize what Thou hast
ordained for them by Thy bounty and Thy grace. Prescribe for them then through
Thy Pen of Glory that which will direct their steps to the ocean of Thy
generosity and will lead them unto the living waters of Thy heavenly reunion.
O Lord! Look not at the things they have
wrought, rather look unto the loftiness of Thy celestial bounty which hath
preceded all created things, visible and invisible. O Lord! Illumine their
hearts with the effulgent light of Thy knowledge and brighten their eyes with
the shining splendor of the daystar of Thy favors.
I entreat Thee, O Lord of Names and Creator of
the heavens, by the blood spilt in Thy Path, and by the heads carried aloft on
spears for the sake of Thy love, and by the souls that have melted in their
separation from Thy loved ones, and by the hearts broken for the exaltation of
Thy Word, to grant that the dwellers of Thy realm may unite together in their
allegiance to Thine incomparable Word so that they may all acknowledge Thy
unity and Thy oneness. There is no God but Thee, the Omnipotent, the Most
Exalted, the Knowing, the Wise.
I fain would hope that He Who is the
All-Sufficing, the Inaccessible, may heed the solicitation of this lowly
servant, may attire the people of the world with the raiment of goodly deeds
and purge them from evil inclinations. He is the Mighty, the Powerful, the
All-Wise, the All-Perceiving. He heareth and seeth;
He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing.