During His last earthly hours ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lay in bed with a fever and His…
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When in Bahá'í history
During His last earthly hours ‘Abdu’l-Bahá lay in bed with a fever and His night-robe needed changing. However, none could be found, as He had given them away.
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 66
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: selfless).
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For adults
- Read the closing lines once more. What single phrase stays with you?
- What does the setting of this account contribute to its meaning?
- What stands out about 'Abdu'l-Bahá's response in this account?
For teens
- What is one quality you'd want to carry forward from this account?
- Which line in this story surprised you the most?
Reflection
- If you could bring one quality from this story into your next conversation, what would it be?
- What single image from this story will stay with you?
- Where in your own life are you being asked to practice devotion?
Comprehension quiz
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