‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Champion of Justice and Peace

In the early years of the 20th century, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—the eldest Son of Bahá’u’lláh—was the Bahá’í Faith’s leading exponent, renowned as a champion of social justice and an ambassador for international peace.

To Bahá’ís, He is a role model of service to all humanity. Read more about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá at Bahá’í.org.

In 1912 Abdu’l-Baha traveled from coast to coast across America after a lifetime of imprisonment and persecution.

He called on America to become a land of spiritual distinction and leadership and gave a powerful vision of America’s spiritual destiny — to lead the way in establishing the oneness of humanity.

• Read more about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá at Bahá’í.org
• Follow His travels across America in 1912
• Read Abdu’l-Bahá’s Writings and Talks
• Twenty-six Prayers Revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
• A lasting memorial to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

From 239days.com, which chronicles ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels across America in 1912:

When he arrived in America our newspapers called him the “Apostle of Peace.” He “will surely unite the East and West,” the president of Stanford University remarked, “for he treads the mystic way with practical feet.” “There is no doubt, among thinking people,” a famous columnist wrote, “that this man represents, in great degree, the growing and evolving spirit of our times.” “Let him visit any bank, factory, office building, church, and everything is laid aside, and eyes bulge and ears listen until he takes his departure.”