Bahá’í Quotes

Expansion

The expansion phase, often a period of two weeks, demands the highest level of intensity.  Its objective is to widen the circle of those interested in the Faith, to find receptive souls and to teach them.  Although this phase might include some element of proclamation, it should not be seen as a time to hold a few events for this purpose or to undertake a set of activities that merely convey information.  Experience suggests that the more closely teaching approaches and methods are aligned with the capacity acquired from the study of the institute courses the more rewarding the results.

- Universal House of Justice, 27 December 2005 To the Continental Boards of Counsellors

Quote of the Day

Istijlal 17 Sharaf 182 B.E.

Thou knowest that the people are encircled with pain and calamities and are environed with hardships and trouble. Every trial doth attack man and every dire adversity doth assail him like unto the assault of a serpent. There is no shelter and asylum for him except under the wing of Thy protection, preservation, guard and custody.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá – Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá v3, p. 619