There are no whites and blacks before God. All colors are
one, and that is the color of servitude to God. Scent and color are not
important. The heart is important. If the heart is pure, white or black or any
color makes no difference. God does not look at colors; He looks at the hearts.
He whose heart is pure is better. He whose character is better is more
pleasing. He who turns more to the Abha Kingdom is more advanced.
(Abdu'l-Baha,
excerpt from a talk given at Howard University on 23 April 1912; ‘The
Promulgation of Universal Peace’)
