When the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar was erected in Ishqabad, its
influence was felt in all the Oriental countries. Whosoever heard of it,
commenced an investigation of the Cause. Now, the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar of
Ishqabad, like an evident banner, waves in the world. And if in Chicago the
Mashriqu’l-Adhkar is established, even as in Ishqabad, then you will see what
the recognition of the Cause will do; particularly the arrangement of the
Mashriqu’l-Adhkar is such that it will exert the greatest effect upon the
civilized world, for it has many accessories. Among them are the following: A
school for orphans; a college for higher scientific education (or higher
knowledge); a hospital; a home for cripples; a hospice. When the
Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, with its accessories, be established in the world, aside
from its religious or spiritual influence, it will have a tremendous effect
upon civilization. Aside from the religionists who will feel its influence,
materialists will not be exempt therefrom. Moreover, it contains Divine
wisdoms, spiritual effects upon the intellects and thoughts. Subsequent to its
erection these will become evident.
(‘Abdu’l-Baha, from a Tablet, Star of the
West, vol. 1, no. 14, November 23, 1910)
