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 :-

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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.