Star of the West fell into the hands of strangers in Persia

In regard to the Star of the West which in Rasht fell into the hands of strangers.  There was a wisdom in this.  It will have great effect in the future.  The editors of the newspapers are mistaken.  The literature of the Bahá'ís has encircled the world and not alone Persia.  The derision and the scorn of the editors of the newspapers will be the cause of their own undoing and regret.  They must loosen their tongues in thankfulness and praise and glorification that-Praise be to God!  Persia has found such influence in America that a magazine like unto the Star of the West is founded.  This behoveth them to be thankful and not complain.  This is the cause of the glory of Persia and the Persians and not their shame.  How long this community does not behold the wonders and miracles of Thy Lord!

(Signed) 'Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas

(Star of the West, vol. 2, no.10, September 8, 1911)

To the Members of the Assembly of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, San Francisco, California.

Through the maid-servant of God, Mrs. Helen S. Goodall

He is God!

O ye faithful friends!

The maid-servant of the Kingdom of Bahá'u'lláh has written the joyful news that the friends in that region have established an Assembly, have engaged in the spreading of the teachings of God and have arisen with the utmost endeavour, sincerity of intention, and enkindlement with the fire of the Love of God so that that country may become a main-spring of the signs, and that city become illumined, and a number of souls like stars of the Horizon of Holiness may shine in the assemblage of the Kingdom of man (humanity).

This Assembly was organized at the right time. It is my hope that it may become a magnet of confirmation. If it remain firm and steadfast this Assembly will become so illumined that it will be a full, refulgent moon in the Horizon of everlasting Glory.

Report and write to me the services which are accomplished by this Assembly so that they may become the cause of spiritual happiness and joy to the heart.

Upon thee be the Glory of God!

(Signed) 'Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas

(Star of the West, vol. 2, no.10, September 8, 1911)

To Adolph M. Dahl, Pittsburgh, Pa

He is God!

O thou servant of God!

Thy letter was received. Praise be to God, that the call of the Kingdom of Abhá reached Pittsburgh. Should the friends of God show firmness and steadfastness, the ray of the light of the Kingdom of Abhá will shine and that state and city will become illuminated.

Endeavour thou that thou mayest study the Persian language thoroughly, so that thou mayest read the Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh and comprehend their meanings.

In reality, if someone should go to the Netherlands and engage in teaching the Truth great results would follow. Although such a person cannot he found for the present, yet before long he shall be discovered.

I supplicate and entreat at the Kingdom of Abhá and ask heavenly confirmation for thee. Perchance, God willing, at some future date we may meet each other.

Upon thee be the Glory of God!

(Signed) 'Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas

(Star of the West, vol. 2, no.10, September 8, 1911)

To Anna M. Dahl, Pittsburgh, Pa

He is God!

O thou seeker of Truth!

Thy letter was received and thy thankfulness became evident. Glorification of God is the cause of attraction of confirmation and draws down the bounties of the Glorious Lord. Therefore the glances of the providence of the True One shall ere long encircle all the family. I pray God that Pittsburgh may be blessed. It is not permitted to distribute Bahá'í pamphlets and literature through the streets and markets. On account of the lack of time a brief answer is given.

Upon thee be the Glory of God!

(Signed) 'Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas

(Star of the West, vol. 2, no.10, September 8, 1911)

To Muhammad Ali Khán, Tihrán, Persia

He is God!

O thou intimate companion!

The flame of reformation is ignited in the heart and soul of Persia and the spirit of every real reformer is longing for better conditions. For Persia is sick and is suffering with intense agony. But the children of the East are abiding under the shade of the banner of discord and are completely heedless and veiled Now, what remedy can be applied! The sick Persia is flying away from the physician; nay, rather that thirsty one is depriving himself of the sea of the salubrious water of health. Therefore, this exiled one has found no other alternative than to turn his face towards the West and raise the melody of the Kingdom; for to a certain degree the insight of the people in those parts is open and they are familiar and associate with reason and understanding. When Joseph found that his envious brothers and his jealous relations and friends were heedless and unmindful, he unveiled his face in the market of the Egyptians, so that in exile he might destroy the foundation of strangeness and raise the banner of unity. Therefore, it is the aim of this exiled one, that, God willing, he may become the Herald and carry the glad tidings of the Kingdom to the empires of the West. Perchance the splendour of the Beauty of the real Joseph - the Most Great Name - may my life be a sacrifice to Him - may shine from the countries of the Occident; and I beg of God that the glances of mercifulness may assist.

I hope that the bounties of the True One may become realized in thee, but it is conditional upon thy serving the Real Master and living in accord with the manners and behaviour of the real Bahá'ís and showing the utmost sincerity and beauty of intention.

Upon thee be the Glory of God!

(Signed) 'Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas

(Star of the West, vol. 2, no.10, September 8, 1911)