As the guests were served, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá went from one to another with a vial of…
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When in Bahá'í history
As the guests were served, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá went from one to another with a vial of Attar of Rose, anointing each one of the friends.
Source: Earl Redman, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst, p. 147
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: hospitality).
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For adults
- If you were to share this story aloud at a devotional gathering, which sentence would you read first?
- What in your own life does this story bring to mind?
- Where do service and patience meet in this story?
For teens
- Who is someone you know who lives out service the way this story describes?
- If you were going to tell a friend this story in two sentences, what would you say?
Reflection
- Take one line from this story and let it stay with you today.
- What in this account feels timely? What feels timeless?
- How does service show up in your life right now — and where is it being asked of you?
Comprehension quiz
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What period of Bahá'í history does this story belong to?
Which historical figure is featured most prominently in this story?
Which virtue does this story most clearly illustrate?
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