Major Wellesley Tudor-Pole wrote in his diary in 1918, at the time of his visit…
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When in Bahá'í history
Major Wellesley Tudor-Pole wrote in his diary in 1918, at the time of his visit to the Master, 'I gave him the Persian camel-hair cloak, and it greatly pleased him, for the winter is here, and he had given away the only cloak he possessed. I made him promise to keep this one through the winter anyway, and I trust he does.'
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 76
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: generosity).
Discuss this story
For adults
- Where do you see generosity appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
- How does this story illustrate the practice of generosity?
- Read the closing lines once more. What single phrase stays with you?
For teens
- If you were in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about generosity?
Reflection
- What single image from this story will stay with you?
- How does generosity show up in your life right now — and where is it being asked of you?
- Read the passage a second time, slowly. What did you notice that you missed the first time?
Comprehension quiz
Which source is "Major Wellesley Tudor-Pole wrote in his diary in 1918, at the time of his visit…" drawn from?
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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