‘Abdu'l-Bahá in London

"‘Abdu'l-Bahá in London" by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The text chronicles the significant visit of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá to various venues in London, where he addresses diverse audiences about the principles of the Bahá'í Faith, advocating for unity, spirituality, and the oneness of humanity. The dialogues presented in this book reflect his key teachings and interactions, aiming to promote peace and understanding between the East and West. The opening of the text describes the initial moments of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá's arrival and his first address at the City Temple on September 10th, 1911. He captures the attention of a filled congregation with his remarks on the spiritual evolution of humanity and the imperative of unity among all people. The introduction reveals his revered status as a messenger from the East, and the assembly's response illustrates the powerful impact of his message on the attendees. Through the opening passages, readers gain insight into the themes of love, brotherhood, and faith that recur throughout his speeches, setting the tone for his mission during this landmark visit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, born ʻAbbás, was the eldest son of Baháʼu'lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith who designated him to be his successor and head of the Baháʼí Faith from 1892 until 1921. ʻAbdu'l-Bahá was later cited as the last of three "central figures" of the religion, along with Baháʼu'lláh and the Báb, and his writings and authenticated talks are regarded as sources of Baháʼí sacred literature.