What does Baha`u`llah teach us about the oneness of humanity? How are Baha`is applying this concept?

Don`t miss this engaging presentation interspersed with musical performances and an interactive discussion tomorrow! ...

Here is the quote for today:

“[I]n this wonderful new age, art is worship. The more thou strivest to perfect it, the closer wilt thou come to God. What bestowal could be greater than this, that one’s art should be even as the act of worshipping the Lord? That is to say, when thy fingers grasp the paintbrush, it is as if thou wert at prayer in the Temple.”

—Extract from a Tablet by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Only 3 days until our Art is Worship event! Have you registered? Who are you bringing with you to learn, create art/worship and strive to come closer to God?

If you are curious to know more about Ania and what to expect on Sunday, check out our short Facebook Live interview on Friday, Sept. 15th at 5:15pm MDT on the Edmonton Baha’i Community Facebook Page. I have also included the link to Ania Telfer’s website in the LinkTree on our Instagram bio page. ...

"All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose. When the Light of the Sun of Truth inspires the mind of a painter, he produces marvellous pictures. These gifts are fulfilling their highest purpose, when showing forth the praise of God."

—‘Abdu’l-Bahá quoted in Lady Blomfield, The Chosen Highway, p. 167 ...

As we count down to the “Art is Worship” fireside this Sunday, we’ll be sharing a number of quotes from the Baha’i Writings to help us reflect on the role and importance of art. Here is the first one:

“Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation.”

—Bahá’u’lláh, Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 26

#art #worship #5moredays ...