This song saved the life of my grandson Julian. A virus attacked his fragile heart 3 month ago. He loves our dear Sonbol Taefi his songs and prayers. The only thing that calmed him was prayers and songs from your albums. Thsnks so much for the love spreading all around the world. a big hug from Argentina, San Juan.
Beautiful. Once ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was asked, ‘Why do all the guests who visit you come away with shining countenances?‘ ‘He said with his beautiful smile: “I cannot tell you, but in all those upon whom I look, I see only my Father’s Face.”
This song is so beautiful and uplifting. It has made me cry, has made me stronger in sad times, made me hopeful through difficult moments, and made me always remember The Master is with me always
So touching! Everytime I hear it I feel so overwhelmed with love and longing to get closer to the Master himself. Our true loving father.and protector in this world and the next to come.
This is the most wonderful presentation of a wonderful story. The choice of voices, their interaction, the lyrics, the backing chorale, all so beautiful. Each of these performers are well known in the Baha'i community for their individual talents and repertoire. Kudos to you all for making this song more us to enjoy and be inspired by. The Master would certainly be happy with this masterpiece.
This song will ring ever more clearly in our hearts and minds, especially over the years that will take us to the centennary of His ascension in 2021. Loving gratitude.
Allah'U'Abha, Dear friends! I am grateful to Him for all the friends who have created this great song for Abdul Baha! With loving Baha'i greetings from Mongolia
He lived life with good humor. In November, 1921, on his deathbed, Abdul-Baha got up briefly, drank some rose water and laid down again. One of his daughters urged him to take some food. “You want me to eat and I am going?” the dying 'Abdu'l-Bahá quipped. Even his last words were to offer an ironic jest about the human impulse to sustain life right up to the brink of death. 'Abdu'l-Bahá exited with a good-tempered laugh! By Robert Ballenger
Thank you dear friends for sharing this beautiful melody. I already start teaching to my kids. They really like and enjoy it. Once again, thank you very much.
“Seldom have I seen one whose appearance impressed me more,” said Professor Edward G. Browne of Cambridge University after meeting 'Abdu’l-Bahá. “About the greatness of this man and his power no one who had seen him could entertain a doubt.”
i love this song! I cried.And no matter how many times I listen to this song, it still has that spiritual power in it. Thank You very much Alan McKay, Sonbol Taefi, Stephen Small, Grant Hindin Miller, Elika Mahony, Luke Slott and The Masque Choir.
This is the best Bahá'í musical offering I have heard on RUclips. I can understand why it took a year to prepare with the artists being in different countries. How wonderful it is to have modern methods of communication! Shoghi Effendi wrote about it in his tract on the future. Let's have some more performances like this. Best wishes, Sylvia Schulman Benatar
Abdu’l-Bahá' was the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í Faith. In 1892, he was appointed in his father's will to be his successor & head of the Faith.
Hermoso!!! Muchas Gracias por compartirlo. Al escuchar esta canción y ver el vídeo, siento que es como una suave caricia que el Amado Maestro nos da. Me ha conmovido mucho.
The photograph I see comes alive so easily And tells me of a life that was so pure He would never turn away from anyone And the love in His eyes is so real He suffered all His life to show us how to be free He could always love His enemy And through the worst of trials He could always smile and lift the heart of every friend up so high 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim His whole life a sacrifice 'Abdu’l-Bahá 'Abdu’l-Bahá He could take the hand of a sad and a broke man and wash away his fears for awhile He could understand the secrets we defend and make it feel that living was worthwhile 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim His whole life a sacrifice 'Abdu’l-Bahá And anytime you feel bruised at heart remember His glorious smile and call to mind the promise He made: I will be with you always 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim His whole life a sacrifice 'Abdu’l-Bahá "Let the love and light of the Kingdom radiate through you until all who look upon you shall be illumined by its reflection. Be as stars, brilliant and sparkling in the loftiness of their heavenly station." His whole life a sacrifice 'Abdu’l-Bahá 'Abdu’l-Bahá
Wow this is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your awesome talents with such sincerity. I can't stop listening and watching this. I will definitely use this on Abdul'Baha's Ascension next year. With Baha'i love, Deeba :-)
@@SonbolTaefi Allah'u' Abha Dear Sonbol khanum. Unfortunately I had no chance to join your premiere due to the Spiritual Assembly Meeting. I have asked our friend to join your premiere and he has good impression....Congratulation !!! Sonbol khanum, Many Thanks for your respond, especially one hour before such a premiere it is much appreciated. I Hope after your premiere you are safe & sound and doing well and happy. Let me introduce myself, I am Salahaddin Ayyubi, Bahai from Azerbaijan-Baku, who is still under impression of this song " Photography ". It is indeed one of the Masterpieces, which I have heard so far !!! I cannot call myself composer, however I was inspired by message from Universal House of Justice as well as from Hz AbdulBaha about " Arts ( "bahaiquotes.com/subject/arts ) and have composed music's on which creative Bahai group "New ERA & Friends " have put together some lyrics ( dedicated to the Cause ). Later on they translated lyrics from Azeri into the 3 languages (Farsi, English and Russian). By the way, this is a link to our RUclips channel " Unity in Diversity - Elchin Azizov" (ruclips.net/channel/UC7tj8Kj0YqEaliUOS0Mtt_g ), where you can view them. Unfortunately sometimes we struggle to get Singer with your caliber, who has powerful voice and passion to reveal beauty and power of message from Hz. Bab, Hz. Baha'u'llah and Hz. Abdul-Baha. If I dare to offer you to collaborate with us and to perform some of the our songs in Farsi, would it be acceptable for you, please. With Bahai Love and Greate Respect. Khudahafiz, Salahaddin Ayyubi
Se siente la fuerza y amor del Maestro! Qué privilegiados somos de haber tenido a alguien como 'Abdul-Bahá! Cada día debemos dar gracias a Dios por esa inmensa gracia!!!!
This song saved the life of my grandson Julian. A virus attacked his fragile heart 3 month ago. He loves our dear Sonbol Taefi his songs and prayers. The only thing that calmed him was prayers and songs from your albums. Thsnks so much for the love spreading all around the world. a big hug from Argentina, San Juan.
❤❤❤
Beautiful ❤
Beautiful. Once ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was asked, ‘Why do all the guests who visit you come away with shining countenances?‘ ‘He said with his beautiful smile: “I cannot tell you, but in all those upon whom I look, I see only my Father’s Face.”
Thank you for sharing this, how beautiful and thought provoking
"O Captain! my Captain!" The life of Abdul-Baha is the most perfect man's life I have ever known.
This song is so beautiful and uplifting. It has made me cry, has made me stronger in sad times, made me hopeful through difficult moments, and made me always remember The Master is with me always
Thank you dear friend for your touching comments. It brings us joy to know that this song inspires you :)
The song moves me to tears. I fear to look into his sharp eyes who sees through all my weaknesses.
We played this twice!! at our devotional meeting today. The voices are still ringing in my ears. Beautiful and a great achievement.
Wow, thank you!
So touching! Everytime I hear it I feel so overwhelmed with love and longing to get closer to the Master himself. Our true loving father.and protector in this world and the next to come.
Tears flow - I've seen this many time, but tonight it penetrated my soul. Ya Baha' Ullah!
Thank you Bryn, it was a bounty to be involved in the production of this song, and I am thankful to all who helped to make it happen :)
Very professional! Very delightful! Talented people together. SOUNDS OF UNITY !!!!!!
Really heart touching and spiritual song. I daily watch this song. Nicely sung by all the team. May Abha kingdom shine upon all.
Thank you dear friend for listening and God bless
Another song that will stay in the history of our beloved Faith and that millions will sing.
This is the most wonderful presentation of a wonderful story. The choice of voices, their interaction, the lyrics, the backing chorale, all so beautiful. Each of these performers are well known in the Baha'i community for their individual talents and repertoire. Kudos to you all for making this song more us to enjoy and be inspired by. The Master would certainly be happy with this masterpiece.
This song will ring ever more clearly in our hearts and minds, especially over the years that will take us to the centennary of His ascension in 2021. Loving gratitude.
Love to play Ang listen this song everyday
Thank you for listening :)
Oh, I love that phrase: 'He suffered all His life to show us how be free."
Oh, I really like that song :) Done a good job !
no matter how many times i hear this song every time i feel the glory of Abdul'baha
Thank you Nabila for your kind comment, its definitely a favourite of ours too:)
Very well done. I especially like the idea of the singers bridging the generation gap. 'Abdu'l-Baha is timeless, for all generations.
So touching. Beloved Abdul- Baha.
Makes my heart melted it’s vibration of heaven.
Thank you Nikan, for your kind comments, we are thrilled you like the song
Allah'U'Abha, Dear friends!
I am grateful to Him for all the friends who have created this great song for Abdul Baha!
With loving Baha'i greetings from Mongolia
He lived life with good humor. In November, 1921, on his deathbed, Abdul-Baha got up briefly, drank some rose water and laid down again. One of his daughters urged him to take some food. “You want me to eat and I am going?” the dying 'Abdu'l-Bahá quipped. Even his last words were to offer an ironic jest about the human impulse to sustain life right up to the brink of death. 'Abdu'l-Bahá exited with a good-tempered laugh! By Robert Ballenger
Uplifting. Majestic. A beautiful tribute to the Mystery of God.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I agree with Sylvia...more of this please.
Thank you dear friends for sharing this beautiful melody. I already start teaching to my kids. They really like and enjoy it. Once again, thank you very much.
Dear Carine, It was such a blessing to record it and so nice to know you enjoy listening to it :)
“Seldom have I seen one whose appearance impressed me more,” said Professor Edward G. Browne of Cambridge University after meeting 'Abdu’l-Bahá. “About the greatness of this man and his power no one who had seen him could entertain a doubt.”
Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. thank you all ...
Beautiful heartfelt song for 'Abdu'l-Baha! Much love to the friends who made this melody of the Abha Kingdom. Greetings from Honduras.
Gorgeous. Thank you for this inspiration through your beautiful voices.
Sometimes just hearing Abdullah’s name is comforting
So true :)
Nicely done friends! Song, Performance, Production, Video - the whole package!
Good Stuff! Good Job. Abdu'l-Baha deserves such a song.!
This song is my favourite! Friends let's pass it to our friends by sharing!
Heavenly beautiful!!!
Es MarVilloso. No hay palabras para expresar su grandeza..El es el MAESTRO.
Gracias por escuchar
‘Abdu’l - Bahá
Shivering... Grazie!!!! Kisses from Italy!!!
MAGNIFICENT!
So touched...brought tears to my eyes.
Cheerful Bahai Greetings from Mauritius Island
Wonderful song, wonderful message, wonderful collaboration from great musicians!
This gives light strength to our lives. His eyes reminds us to be pure and strong.
So wonderfull,i dont have a word how happy i am to hear this song,Thank you for singing it!!! Alah u Abha.
YA BAHA"U"LLAH ABHA
Abdul'Baha" Mistery of God"
I LOVE THIS SONG SOOO MUCH!!!THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT. IT MELTS MY HEART AWAY AND GIVES ME PEACE!!!
Thanks for creating such a master piece.......inspirational!!
I love Abdul baha more than anything ❤❤❤
As do I ❤
its reflects some of our teachings from time to time of old generation to younger generation....its very uplifting song to be...ALLAH'U'ABHA..
i love this song! I cried.And no matter how many times I listen to this song, it still has that spiritual power in it. Thank You very much Alan McKay, Sonbol Taefi, Stephen Small, Grant Hindin Miller, Elika Mahony, Luke Slott and The Masque Choir.
My Heart soars to this music and this world-emcompassing tribute to our beloved Master.
Thank you!
Brought tears of joy to my eyes! Thank you all for putting your talents to such a glorious use!
This is what I call serious music. Thanks for sharing this song and video.
i had goosebumps all the way.. thanks to your gifted and melodious voices. Allah'u'abha!
Exquisitely beautiful.
Many thanks!
WONDERFUL
Very nice!
This is the best Bahá'í musical offering I have heard on RUclips. I can understand why it took a year to prepare with the artists being in different countries. How wonderful it is to have modern methods of communication! Shoghi Effendi wrote about it in his tract on the future. Let's have some more performances like this. Best wishes, Sylvia Schulman Benatar
¡Alláh'u'Abhá! Una canción muy inspiradora
besiar ziba
mamnoon az hamegiye shoma
ishala ghesmat beshe ye kar ham ba ham bekhoonim ;-)
Abdul-Baha 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
lovely
This is so beautiful and uplifting, thanks so much for sharing it with us. Wonderful music, wonderful voices with such love and devotion.
Truly beautiful. So inspirational, heartwarming...
Sangat bagus
so beautiful, so easy on the ears, so uplifting, touched my emotions..I love you guys!
Love from Malaysia..
Merci beaucoup ! Cette chanson est juste merveilleuse et très touchante !
Abdu’l-Bahá' was the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá'í Faith. In 1892, he was appointed in his father's will to be his successor & head of the Faith.
Perfect! Just perfect! Thank you.
Thank you! Such treasure! We will use it at the beginning of our LSA meeting tomorrow evening.
ALLAH'U'ABHA!
Such a beautiful tribute to our beloved Master...so beautiful..
Thank you for listening and for your kind comment :)
Beautiful!!!!
Most beautiful song, and so well performed!! Stirs my soul.
Hermoso!!! Muchas Gracias por compartirlo.
Al escuchar esta canción y ver el vídeo, siento que es como una suave caricia que el Amado Maestro nos da. Me ha conmovido mucho.
ES MARAVILLOSO SU MIRADA PENETRA EL ALMA DE CUALQUIER SER ,estremece el corazón, gracias Dios por permitirle ser bahai
The photograph I see comes alive so easily
And tells me of a life that was so pure
He would never turn away from anyone
And the love in His eyes is so real
He suffered all His life to show us how to be free
He could always love His enemy
And through the worst of trials He could always smile
and lift the heart of every friend up so high
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
'Abdu’l-Bahá
He could take the hand of a sad and a broke man
and wash away his fears for awhile
He could understand the secrets we defend
and make it feel that living was worthwhile
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
And anytime you feel bruised at heart
remember His glorious smile
and call to mind the promise He made:
I will be with you always
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
"Let the love and light of the Kingdom
radiate through you
until all who look upon you
shall be illumined by its reflection.
Be as stars, brilliant and sparkling
in the loftiness of their heavenly station."
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
'Abdu’l-Bahá
Turmagazin1 thanks for the lyrics
Thank you! 😊
B
Amazing, sooooooooooo beautiful! Thanks
Wonderful - an anthem for the centenary of his visit to America.
Love it😘
Wonderful. Thanks.
I love this song💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰😻😻😻😻👑👑👑👑👑
This piece was well done for my soul.
Wow this is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your awesome talents with such sincerity. I can't stop listening and watching this. I will definitely use this on Abdul'Baha's Ascension next year. With Baha'i love, Deeba :-)
This is truly wonderful, thank you very much.
Thank you for this fabulous collaboration and the soul nourishing light you've brought to all of us
Thank you dear Emilia, we were delighted to read your thoughtful comments :)
Excellent job. One of the best music & songs consecrated to Abdul-Baha. God blessed all of you.
Thank you we are happy you like the song :)
@@SonbolTaefi ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said...: "All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit". Xaste ne boshi. Xeyli memnun.
@@salahaddinayyubov1265 Thank you, in about an hour a new video will premiere if you are interested to watch with us here is the link: @ogZo
@@SonbolTaefi Allah'u' Abha Dear Sonbol khanum.
Unfortunately I had no chance to join your premiere due to the Spiritual Assembly Meeting. I have asked our friend to join your premiere and he has good impression....Congratulation !!!
Sonbol khanum, Many Thanks for your respond, especially one hour before such a premiere it is much appreciated.
I Hope after your premiere you are safe & sound and doing well and happy.
Let me introduce myself, I am Salahaddin Ayyubi, Bahai from Azerbaijan-Baku, who is still under impression of this song " Photography ". It is indeed one of the Masterpieces, which I have heard so far !!!
I cannot call myself composer, however I was inspired by message from Universal House of Justice as well as from Hz AbdulBaha about " Arts ( "bahaiquotes.com/subject/arts ) and have composed music's on which creative Bahai group "New ERA & Friends " have put together some lyrics ( dedicated to the Cause ). Later on they translated lyrics from Azeri into the 3 languages (Farsi, English and Russian).
By the way, this is a link to our RUclips channel " Unity in Diversity - Elchin Azizov" (ruclips.net/channel/UC7tj8Kj0YqEaliUOS0Mtt_g ), where you can view them. Unfortunately sometimes we struggle to get Singer with your caliber, who has powerful voice and passion to reveal beauty and power of message from Hz. Bab, Hz. Baha'u'llah and Hz. Abdul-Baha.
If I dare to offer you to collaborate with us and to perform some of the our songs in Farsi, would it be acceptable for you, please.
With Bahai Love and Greate Respect.
Khudahafiz,
Salahaddin Ayyubi
@@salahaddinayyubov1265 Thank you, I will contact you by email, and will be happy to collaborate with you if I can
Thank you for posting this song!!!
Inolvidables letras divinas, una atracción incomparable ❤❤❤🫶🫶🫶🌞🌞🌞
The choral voices are from a 30 piece choir based in Auckland called 'The Masque Choir'.
Se siente la fuerza y amor del Maestro! Qué privilegiados somos de haber tenido a alguien como 'Abdul-Bahá! Cada día debemos dar gracias a Dios por esa inmensa gracia!!!!
Beautiful, wonderful.
He was such a great man
That's true
how beautiful! Straight to the heart.
Wow!!! Thank you...:-)
So beautiful!!!
Thank you!!
Absolutely beautiful, brings tears and smile at the same time...
I love it....
muy bellísimo
Thank you very much for this wonderful song. I love you all.
Absolutely gorgeous... When time is available, please correct the name to 'Abdu'l-Baha. Many thanks!!
thank you for your observation, it is corrected now :)
Thanks for sharing..closed to your house..
Beautiful song❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow! Congratulations! All the more of an accomplishment! Good sound mixer!
Beautifully presented! Thank you.