…this civilization and material progress should be combined
with the Most Great Guidance so that this nether world may become the scene of
the appearance of the bestowals of the Kingdom, and physical achievements may
be conjoined with the effulgences of the Merciful. This in order that the
beauty and perfection of the world of man may be unveiled and be manifested
before all in the utmost grace and splendour. Thus everlasting glory and
happiness shall be revealed. - 'Abdu'l-Baha (‘Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
