The Secret of Divine Civilization
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2006-09-12 |
| Rights | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Gutenberg ID | #19237 |
Description
"The Secret of Divine Civilization" by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá is a book written anonymously in 1875, addressed to the rulers and people of Persia. It calls for developmental reform, urging society to embrace education, modernization, and learning from history while debating whether to accept Western technology or rely on Islamic traditions. The work examines what constitutes true honor for individuals and nations, emphasizing that knowledge, social good, and practical education should guide progress rather than idle superstition and outdated academic debates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)