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 ‘Abdu’l-Baha to a believer; Diary of
Mirza Ahmad Sohrab, May, 1913; Star of the West, vol. 7, no. 5, June 5, 1916)
