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The same event, told by different sources. The canonical version below is what we publish; the alternate accounts are preserved for scholarly comparison and for noticing where retellings differ.

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Love Can Conquer Hate

Secondary RetellingVarious · bahaistories.com archive

In ‘Akká there lived a man who so hated ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that he would turn his back when he met Him, fearing lest he lose his hatred. One day they met in such a narrow street that the enemy was forced to meet ‘Abdu’l-Bahá face to face. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá tapped the man upon the shoulder and said, “Wait a few moments until I speak. However great may be your hatred of Me it can never be as strong as is My love for you.” The man was startled, awakened, and made to feel the unconquerable power of love.

Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 102

Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: love).

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In ‘Akka there lived a man who so hated ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that he would

Various · bahaistories.com archive

In ‘Akka there lived a man who so hated ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that he would turn his back when he met Him, fearing lest he lost his hatred. One day they met in such a narrow street that the enemy was forced to meet ‘Abdu’l-Bahá face to face. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá tapped the man upon the shoulder and said, ‘Wait a few moments until I speak. However great may be your hatred of Me it can never be as strong as My love for you.’ The man was startled, awakened, and made to feel the unconquerable power of love.

Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 102

Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: enemies).

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Why are alternate accounts kept? Different retellings of the same event often vary in emphasis, detail, and tone. Scholars and devotional readers can notice these differences and trace the trustworthiness of each retelling.

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