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“Anyone can live contentedly in circumstances of ease and comfort, health and well-being gratification and felicity; but to remain happy and contented in the face of difficulty, hardship and the onslaught of disease and sickness-this is an indication of nobility.”

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Abdu'l-Bahá

Abdu'l-Bahá, born on May 23, 1844, and died on November 28, 1921, was the second prophet of the Baha'i Faith. His full name was Muhammad 'Ali Muhammad and he was the son of Baha'u'llah. Abdu'l-Bahá played a crucial role in the Baha'i Faith, spreading the teachings of his father and promoting the religion globally. His teachings emphasized unity, peace, equality, and love. more

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