Among the Prophets was Abraham, who prohibited idolatry and
was a herald of the oneness of God, consequently He was banished by the people
from His native land.
Let us observe how religion became an impetus towards
progress. Abraham founded a family which God did bless. Owing to its religious
basis the Abrahamic house progressed. Through divine benediction, Prophets
issued forth from His lineage. There appeared Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Joseph,
Moses, Aaron, David and Solomon. The Holy Land was ruled by them and a glorious
civilization was established. All this was due to the religion which was
founded.
- Abdu'l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, from and a talk given at Temple Emmanu-El, San
Francisco, California, October 12, 1912, recorded by Mahmud Zarqani ; Mahmud’s
Diary)
