Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
Interpretation
Religious fanaticism leads to destruction and violence that cannot be controlled or extinguished.
This quote by Bah'u'llah reflects the destructive nature of religious fanaticism and hatred, comparing it to an uncontrollable fire that consumes everything in its path. It serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers posed by extreme beliefs that lead to violence and division among people, emphasizing the need for understanding and compassion instead of hatred.
In practice
In a speech about tolerance, one might quote Bah'u'llah to emphasize the dangers of religious extremism.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.
Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.
All of us have not been to a natural prison, but everybody in here has had a spiritual prison.
You know, if you're an American and you're born at this time in history especially, you're lucky. We all are. We won the world history Powerball lottery...
War on terrorism defines the central preoccupation of the United States in the world today, and it does reflect in my view a rather narrow and extremist vision of foreign policy of the world's first superpower, of a great democracy, with genuinely idealistic traditions.
Man is a wingless animal with two feet and flat nails.
We have lingered in the chambers of the sea By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown Till human voices wake us... and we drown.
If your busy with yourself now, you will be busy with yourself then. If you are busy with Allah now, you will be with Him then.
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