No Bridal Gown for His Daughter
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s family was taught to dress in such a way that they would be ‘an example to the rich and an encouragement to the poor’. Available money was stretched to cover far more than the Master’s family needs. One of His daughters wore no bridal gown when she married—a clean dress sufficed. The Master was queried why He had not provided bridal clothes. With candour He replied simply, ‘My daughter is warmly clad and has all that she needs for her comfort. The poor have not. What my daughter does not need I will give to the poor rather than to her.’
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, pp. 26–7
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