Differences between Baha’ullah and Abdul Baha :-

Bahāu’llāh says : “Contradiction has and will not ever have a way in the sanctified realm of the Divine Manifestations.”

Ref: Bahā’ullāh, Badī`, page 126.

But we find a lots of differences between Bahaullah and Abdul Baha itself . Let us look at some of their differences.

Contradictions between Baha’ullah and Abdul Baha :-

a) What Is Bahā’u’llāh’s First Principle? `

Abdu’l-Bahā:- first principle is investigating the truth.

Bahau’llāh: – first principle is the oneness of humanity.

b) Is the Principle of Investigating the Truth New? `

Abdu’l-Bahā: Investigating the truth is a new principle .

Bahaullah: Seeking the truth is the foundation of all the Prophets.

c) Non-Baha’is Ignorant and without Reason? `

Abdu’l-Bahā: One must not label people as being ignorant.

Bahā’u’llāh: Whoever does not become a Baha’i is among the most ignorant of the people, even if he has mastery over all sciences. Whoever does not become a Baha’i has no reason even if he thinks he does. Whoever denies my teachings completely lacks reason.

d) Can the Recognition of God be obtained through Intellect?

Abdu’l-Bahā: Reason was created for the purpose of recognizing God. Recognize God by using reason and narrations.

Bahā’u’llāh: Recognition cannot be obtained by the use of reason.

e) Should we investigate or accept without any Questions?

`Abdu’l-Bahā: A person who is fair, will investigate and do research to seek the truth.

Bahā’ullāh: Accept my words without any questions or comparison with someone else’s words.

f) Investigating the Truth: Only for Non-Baha’is `

Abdu’l-Bahā: Different religions should listen to the words of other religions. Perhaps, what is right is with them.

Bahā’u’llāh: Even if someone criticizes Baha’ism with proof, do not listen.

g) Should Baha’is See and Hear or Become Blind and Death?

Abdul Baha: Research and listen with your own ears and see with your own eyes.

Bahā’u’llāh: When I speak, blindly accept my words.