The Will And Testament of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá

"The Will And Testament of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá" by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá is a religious and spiritual text composed in the early 20th century. This seminal work serves as a continuation of the Bahá'í Faith and emphasizes the protection, propagation, and organization of its teachings following the author's passing. It is likely centered on the themes of leadership, the importance of maintaining unity within the faith, and the role of the Covenant in guiding followers in spirituality and practice. In this book, ʻAbdu'l-Bahá addresses the challenges and adversities faced by the Bahá'í community, particularly the internal schisms and external threats that arose after the death of His father, Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the faith. He outlines the importance of adhering to the Covenant, naming Shoghi Effendi as his successor and the Guardian of the Cause of God. The text fervently warns against covenant-breaking, Mciting the need for steadfastness in preserving the teachings and unity of the faith. Throughout the document, there is a profound call for the followers to engage actively in the spiritual training of themselves and others, promoting love, justice, and the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith globally. (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.