July 28, 2026

The Truly Blesses

  • Blessed is he who is charitable, for he shall inherit eternal life.
  • Blessed is he who overlooks the faults of others, for he shall enjoy divine beatitude.
  • Blessed is he who associates with all with joy and fragrance, for he has obeyed the commands of Baha’u’llah.
  • Blessed is he who loves mankind, for he has heeded the advice of Baha’u’llah.
  • Blessed is he who is kind to his enemies, for he has walked in the footsteps of Christ.
  • Blessed is he who proclaims the doctrine of spiritual brotherhood, for he shall be the child of light.
  • Blessed is he whose heart is tender and compassionate, for he will throw stones at no one.
  • Blessed is he who will speak evil of no one, for he hath attained to the good pleasure of the Lord.
  • Blessed is he who will not uncover the sins of others, for he will become favored at the threshold of the Almighty.
  • Blessed is he who hath a forgiving nature, for he will win the spiritual graces of God.
  • Blessed is he who diffuses only the sweet fragrance of the flowers of friendship and mutual association, for he will obtain a goodly portion of the bounties of the Merciful.
  • Blessed is he who teaches union and concord, for he will shine like unto a star in heaven.
  • Blessed is he who practices loving-kindness and co-operation, for he will be encircled with celestial benedictions.
  • Blessed is he who comforts the downtrodden, for he will be the friend of God.

- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Words of Abdul-Baha to Miss Harriet Magee, May 1913, recorded by Mirza Ahmad Sohrab, His secretary and translator from 1912 to 1919; Star of the West, vol. 7, no. 5, June 5, 1916)