Children’s class kit
abdul baha childhood — Teens (13–17)
Auto-assembled from the Bahai Story Library
Stories
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, then only eight years old, was broken-hearted at the
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, then only eight years old, was broken-hearted at the ruthless treatment of His adored Father. The child suffered agonies, as a description of the tortures was related in His hearing - the cruel scourging of the feet, the long…
— Various, bahaistories.com archive
- During these years Abbas Effendi was accustomed to frequent the
During these years Abbas Effendi was accustomed to frequent the mosques and argue with the doctors and learned men. They were astonished at his knowledge and acumen, and he came to be known as the youthful sage. They would ask him, 'Who is…
— Various, bahaistories.com archive
- I have stated that my brother [‘Abdu’l-Bahá]was deeply attached to
I have stated that my brother [‘Abdu’l-Bahá]was deeply attached to his father [Bahá’u’lláh]; this attachment seemed to strengthen with his growth. After our father's departure he fell into great despondency. He would go away by himself,…
— Various, bahaistories.com archive
Discussion questions
- If you were in Lady Blomfield's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about joy?
- If you were in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about devotion?
- If you were in Lady Blomfield's place, what might you have done?
Quote to memorize
“‘Abdu’l-Bahá, then only eight years old, was broken-hearted at the ruthless treatment of His adored Father.”
From ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, then only eight years old, was broken-hearted at the
Coloring page
Persian Rosette
An eight-fold symmetric rosette in the Persian decorative tradition. The Bahá'í Holy Places of Iran are decorated with such patterns.