Disease
It is possible for a man to hold to a book of medicine and say, "I have no need of a doctor; I will act according to the book; in it every disease is named, all symptoms are explained, the diagnosis of each ailment is completely written out, and a prescription for each malady is furnished; therefore, why do I need a doctor?" This is sheer ignorance. A physician is needed to prescribe. Through his skill the principles of the book are correctly and effectively applied until the patient is restored to health.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 247
It is evident that, if the body and mind are to maintain good health, the laws that govern physical existence cannot be ignored.
- Universal House of Justice, to a number of individual Bahá’ís resident in Europe, 19 April 2013
Quote of the Day
Fidal 13 Masail 182 B.E.
We feel that the Assembly should exercise its utmost wisdom when depriving believers of their administrative privileges, each case should be considered on its individual merits, and it should be realized that the application of Bahá’í sanctions is not an automatic action in response to a verdict of the court.
Universal House of Justice – Lights of Guidance, p. 53