Florence Khánum
4 stories in the library.
A life in stories
'Abdu'l-Bahá's ministry (1892–1921)
Little by Little, Day by Day
Florence Khánum recalls two sayings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: “Be patient, be as I am,” and, to someone discouraged about acquiring every virtue, “Little by little; day by day.”
All the Spirits and a Salad
When Agnes Parsons asked whether the spirit could heal even broken bones, 'Abdu'l-Bahá laughed that all the spirits in the air could not create a salad, yet the spirit of man can do far greater things.
Spotless Surroundings
‘Abdu’l-Bahá held cleanliness to be of vital importance: Florence Khánum found Him spotless even at noon in summer, and once, when He had guests, He had a lamp chimney replaced because it was not polished enough.
The Master's Spotless Attire
'Abdu'l-Bahá held cleanliness to be of vital importance. Florence Khánum found Him spotless and fresh-looking at high noon in summer, as though He had not been visiting the sick since early morning.