I am guessing, of course. I believe, however
that the reason we repeat "Allah'u'Abha" in Arabic rather than in our native
tongue, is because Shoghi Effendi, in his translation and codification of the
Kitab-i-Agdas, gives us no alternative in the matter.
Richard.
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Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 7:21
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Subject: The Greatest Name
I would like to understand why Baha'is are advised to use the term
"Allah'u'abha" when saying the Greatest name. What is the
reason for using this Arabic
phrase instead of translating it into one's own language?
For example, Baha'is are supposed to say "Allah'u'abha" 95 times a
day.
What is the difference between saying Allah'u'abha 95 times,
and
saying "God is Most Glorious" 95 times?
I would appreciate your insights about this.
Thanks,
Tim Nolan
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