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The Soiled and Crushed Letter

“That letter, He said, is no less precious because of the condition in which it has arrived.”

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'Abdu'l-Bahá's ministry (1892–1921) · 1 min

Gloria Faizi has beautifully explained the Master’s wide love: “When the heart of man is attracted to God through His Manifestation on earth, he has established a link of love with his Creator. And as the link grows stronger, he will feel an overflowing love for all that God has created. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá once gave the example of a soiled and crushed letter that reaches the hand of a lover from his beloved.

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That letter, He said, is no less precious because of the condition in which it has arrived. It is cherished because it has come from a loved one. In the same way, we can learn to love a fellow man, no matter who he is, because he is God’s creature.”

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