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February 17, 2013
How to view all the peoples of the world -- 'Abdu'l-Baha explains
The Blessed Beauty said: “All are the fruits of one tree and
the leaves of one branch.” He likened the world of existence to one tree and
all the souls to leaves, blossoms and fruits. Therefore all the branches,
leaves, blossoms and fruits must be in the utmost of freshness, and the
bringing about of this delicacy and sweetness depends upon union and
fellowship. Therefore they must assist each other with all their power and seek
everlasting life. Thus the friends of God must manifest the mercy of the Compassionate
Lord in the world of existence and must show forth the bounty of the visible
and invisible King. They must purify their sight, and look upon mankind as the
leaves, blossoms and fruits of the tree of creation, and must always be
thinking of doing good to someone, of love, consideration, affection and
assistance to somebody. They must see no enemy and count no one as an ill
wisher. They must consider every one on the earth as a friend; regard the
stranger as an intimate, and the alien as a companion. They must not be bound
by any tie, nay, rather, they should be free from every bond. In this day the
one who is favored in the threshold of grandeur is the one who offers the cup
of faithfulness and bestows the pearl of gift to the enemies, even
to the fallen oppressor, lends a helping hand, and considers every bitter foe
as an affectionate friend. (‘Abdu’l-Baha, ‘Baha’i World Faith’)