Life
When was ‘Abdu’l-Baha born and where?
He was born on the 23 May 1844 in Tehran, Persia.
Who is Abdu'l-Baha's mother?
Ásíyih Khánum is Abdu'l-Baha's mother.
Which year did 'Abdu'l-Baha travel to America?
In 1912, 'Abdu'l-Baha travelled to America.
Where was 'Abdu'l-Baha imprisoned?
In Akka.
What is a Covenant in the religious sense?
A binding agreement between God and man.
What is 'Abdu'l-Baha's given name?
'Abdu'l-Baha's given name is ʻAbbás.
Who is ʻAbdu'l-Bahá's sister?
Bahíyyih Khánum is ʻAbdu'l-Bahá's sister.
Which was the first country 'Abdu'l-Baha travelled to outside of Palestine?
Egypt.
How long was ʻAbdu'l-Bahá imprisoned for?
He was imprisoned for 40 years, from 1868 to 1908.
Who is the "Centre of the Convenant"?
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá
When did ‘Abdu’l-Baha pass away?
He passed away on the 28 November 1921 at the age of 77 in Haifa, Israel.
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Who is 'Abdu'l-Baha's eldest grandson?
Shoghi Effendi was 'Abdu'l-Baha's eldest grandson.
How many times did 'Abdu'l-Baha visit Britain and France?
Twice, once in 1911 and once in early 1919.
Which country recognized the service of 'Abdu'l-Baha (to the people of Palestine)?
The British Empire. It honored ʻAbdu'l-Bahá with a Knighthood.
Why is the appointment of the "Centre of the Covenant" so important in religious history?
Because in the whole history of religion, there has never been written instruction about who the believers should turn to once the Manifestation of God has ascended.
Who did ‘Abdu’l-Baha marry?
Abdu’l-Baha married Munirih Khanum in 1873.
Which family member was ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and the rest of the Holy Family separated from when Baha'u'llah was exiled from Iran in December 1852?
Mirza Mihdi (the Purest Branch) who was not well enough to make the gruelling journet (he was only around 4).
Where did ʻAbdu'l-Bahá give His first public address?
London, England (City Temple Church).
What did 'Abdu'l-Baha help to avert during the war years in Haifa and Akka and how?
A famine (among the poor of all religions) by personally organizing extensive agricultural operations.
What is the purpose of the "Centre of the Covenant"?
Unity.
"To safeguard and protect the religion of God against differences and schisms, making it impossible for anyone to create a new sect or faction of belief."
-- 'Abdu'l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace.
How long was ‘Abdu’l-Baha the head of the Baha’i Faith for?
He was the head of the Baha’i Faith from 1892 until 1921 (29 years).
What made an indellable impression on the mind of 'Abdu'l-Baha as an eight year old?
Seeing Baha'u'llah imprisoned in the Black Pit (the effects of the heavy chains and His imprisonment in that foul dungeon).
Who travelled with 'Abdu'l-Baha to Egypt, America and Europe and wrote a diary about it?
Ahmad Sohrab.
What was one of the most important works of Abdu'l-Baha's ministry, which He wrote during the war years?
Tablets of the Divine Plan
In which of His Holy Writings does Baha'u'llah first establish a covenant with His followers and enjoin them to turn to ʻAbdu'l-Bahá after His passing?
In His Most Holy Book (Kitab-i-Aqdas)