Abdul Baha has introduced his fixed platform as the leader of the cult as the reason for Baha’ism durability that he changed it whenever each new government gained power in order to exploit the superior power’s support. A person who didn’t possess a fixed view and was changing it in a hireling manner!
As Younes Khan Afroukhteh narrates from Abdul Baha: “Do you know how I manage the Baha’i faith? I pull the ship sails strongly and fasten the ropes well. Then, I aim the purpose point. Next, I hold the rudder having strong t\will and head off. I don’t change my platform whatever the storm is sever and strong. I don’t get nervous in order to achieve my aim…[۱]”
However, Abdul Baha was shouting the slogan of humanitarian activities, peace and the oneness of humane world and love of Iran while he was praising the Russian czar Colonialism as the greatest occupier of Iran and was saying prayer for it. He was ordering his followers:
“All disciples must pray for the durability of the government’s lifetime and increase of retinue and glory of Alexander III and the guardians of its strong government.[2]”
At the same time, he was praising and buttering the Ottoman rulers: “O’ God, O’ God, I swear you by your hidden grace to assist the Ottoman government and Muhammad caliphate and make it permanent on the earth.[3]”
Regardless of his claim for unity, Abdul Baha changed his Kiblah from Ottoman to England when he felt the Ottoman government’s failure and admired imperialist England: “O’ God, justice tents have strengthened its ropes in the east and west of this holy land (Palestine). We thank you for the arrival of this just kingdom and the powerful government (Britain). A strong one which has given its strength for the welfare and tranquility of people and security of the earth generously. O’ God, confirm and make the British king, George V with your merciful grace.[4]”
Abdul Baha claimed for his fixed platform while he not only changed its platform in policy, he but also changed his Kiblah in theological issues. He claimed for anew religion called Baha’ism and abolishment of Islam, but in other side, he pretended to be Muslim and took part in Muslim’s group prayers.[5]
[۱] Younes Afroukhteh, 9-year memoirs of Acre, p. 243.
[۲] Soleimani, the guidance lights, Bija, Lojneh publication, Bita, Vol. 2, p. 282.
[۳] Abbas Effendi, Makatib, the electronic copy, Vol. 2, p. 312.
[۴] Abbas Effendi, Makatib, Egypt: Farajullah Zakiul Kurdi’s publication, 1st edition, attempted by Fani, 1921 A.D., Vol. 3, p. 347.
[۵] Refer to Ishraq Khawari, Rahiq Makhtoum, Bija: the national institute of the faith press, 131 Badi’a, Vol. 2, p. 171.
