Bahá’í Explorations

This quote from Bahá’u’lláh speaks to the profound importance of unity and harmony within communities and among individuals. It encourages people to focus on the commonalities that bind them rather than the differences that divide. By setting our intentions towards unity, we can illuminate our interactions with understanding and compassion. The call to “root out whatever is the source of contention” is a directive to actively seek and eliminate the underlying causes of discord, whether they be prejudices, misunderstandings, or entrenched conflicts. This message emphasizes the transformative power of collective effort and spiritual resolve in fostering peace and cooperation for the greater good.

Set your faces towards unity, and let the radiance of its light shine upon you. Gather ye together, and for the sake of God resolve to root out whatever is the source of contention amongst you.


Bahá’u’lláh, Bahá’í Sacred Writings, 84
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Let your vision be world-embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh