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A new version of the Bahá’í Reference Library is now available. This ‘old version’ of the Bahá’í Reference Library will be replaced at a later date.
The new version of the Bahá’i Reference Library can be accessed here »
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“O thou who art firm in the Covenant!…” |
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Thy letter, sent through the maid-servant, ….….,
hath been received. Thou hast written concerning the
changing of names. A name hath no importance, for
a name must needs have a bearer (i.e., deserving a high
name). That is to say, consider (people’s) morals and
character, then consider the person himself and be attentive
(to detect) one’s manners and conduct and
consider his faith and assurance. If a person is illumined
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with the light of the love of God, he is (like unto) the
morning star, even though his name be dark; and if he
is a captive in the darkness of error, he is gloomy even
though his name be that of a shining star. Consequently,
be thou intent that thou makest thy face illumined with
the light of the love of God, through the divine assistance
and favor. This attribute will make thee
independent of every name!
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