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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

Комментарии • 281

  • @nushinroshanioskui9619
    @nushinroshanioskui9619 7 лет назад +38

    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.

  • @LearnEnglishESL
    @LearnEnglishESL 7 лет назад +9

    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.”

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  6 лет назад

      Thank you for sharing this, how beautiful and thought provoking

  • @LearnEnglishESL
    @LearnEnglishESL 7 лет назад +16

    "O Captain! my Captain!" The life of Abdul-Baha is the most perfect man's life I have ever known.

  • @mbokeruhiyih6542
    @mbokeruhiyih6542 Год назад +8

    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

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  Год назад

      Thank you dear friend for your touching comments. It brings us joy to know that this song inspires you :)

  • @leonglystra7900
    @leonglystra7900 12 лет назад +27

    The song moves me to tears. I fear to look into his sharp eyes who sees through all my weaknesses.

  • @iansdigby
    @iansdigby 3 года назад +14

    We played this twice!! at our devotional meeting today. The voices are still ringing in my ears. Beautiful and a great achievement.

  • @shivakanom
    @shivakanom 12 лет назад +20

    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.

  • @Bryndeamer
    @Bryndeamer 8 лет назад +33

    Tears flow - I've seen this many time, but tonight it penetrated my soul. Ya Baha' Ullah!

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  8 лет назад +3

      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 :)

  • @ser05shah
    @ser05shah 9 лет назад +36

    Very professional! Very delightful! Talented people together. SOUNDS OF UNITY !!!!!!

  • @pritamkulkarni171
    @pritamkulkarni171 3 года назад +9

    Really heart touching and spiritual song. I daily watch this song. Nicely sung by all the team. May Abha kingdom shine upon all.

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  3 года назад +1

      Thank you dear friend for listening and God bless

  • @mikoliker
    @mikoliker 12 лет назад +11

    Another song that will stay in the history of our beloved Faith and that millions will sing.

  • @jonlyksett8340
    @jonlyksett8340 9 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @Jpholm
    @Jpholm 12 лет назад +12

    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.

  • @melanieoboy6534
    @melanieoboy6534 3 года назад +3

    Love to play Ang listen this song everyday

  • @TheSunny89
    @TheSunny89 12 лет назад +30

    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 !

  • @nabilamouslimani7186
    @nabilamouslimani7186 4 года назад +3

    no matter how many times i hear this song every time i feel the glory of Abdul'baha

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  4 года назад

      Thank you Nabila for your kind comment, its definitely a favourite of ours too:)

  • @georgemcneish6068
    @georgemcneish6068 11 лет назад +6

    Very well done. I especially like the idea of the singers bridging the generation gap. 'Abdu'l-Baha is timeless, for all generations.

  • @nushinroshanioskui9619
    @nushinroshanioskui9619 6 лет назад +2

    So touching. Beloved Abdul- Baha.

  • @nikannotghi682
    @nikannotghi682 2 года назад +6

    Makes my heart melted it’s vibration of heaven.

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  2 года назад

      Thank you Nikan, for your kind comments, we are thrilled you like the song

  • @Eeneemon
    @Eeneemon 12 лет назад +4

    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

  • @LearnEnglishESL
    @LearnEnglishESL 8 лет назад +10

    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

  • @danielg4135
    @danielg4135 8 лет назад +12

    Uplifting. Majestic. A beautiful tribute to the Mystery of God.

  • @Mr999bob
    @Mr999bob 12 лет назад +4

    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I agree with Sylvia...more of this please.

  • @carinemushiya7547
    @carinemushiya7547 8 лет назад +10

    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.

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  8 лет назад +3

      Dear Carine, It was such a blessing to record it and so nice to know you enjoy listening to it :)

  • @francismausley7239
    @francismausley7239 5 лет назад +3

    “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.”

  • @staceyl4876
    @staceyl4876 6 лет назад +4

    Brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. thank you all ...

  • @carlosypaolapineda6887
    @carlosypaolapineda6887 12 лет назад +7

    Beautiful heartfelt song for 'Abdu'l-Baha! Much love to the friends who made this melody of the Abha Kingdom. Greetings from Honduras.

  • @cgold7438
    @cgold7438 8 лет назад +10

    Gorgeous. Thank you for this inspiration through your beautiful voices.

  • @angoor101
    @angoor101 3 года назад +1

    Sometimes just hearing Abdullah’s name is comforting

  • @DarrellElmerRodgers
    @DarrellElmerRodgers 12 лет назад +2

    Nicely done friends! Song, Performance, Production, Video - the whole package!

  • @marianayika
    @marianayika 11 лет назад +4

    Good Stuff! Good Job. Abdu'l-Baha deserves such a song.!

  • @НурмаганбетЖанас
    @НурмаганбетЖанас 8 лет назад +6

    This song is my favourite! Friends let's pass it to our friends by sharing!

  • @laser74hobby
    @laser74hobby 10 лет назад +11

    Heavenly beautiful!!!

  • @peggycalderon7655
    @peggycalderon7655 4 года назад +3

    Es MarVilloso. No hay palabras para expresar su grandeza..El es el MAESTRO.

  • @Nima75channel
    @Nima75channel 12 лет назад +2

    Shivering... Grazie!!!! Kisses from Italy!!!

  • @chantale7
    @chantale7 12 лет назад +2

    MAGNIFICENT!
    So touched...brought tears to my eyes.
    Cheerful Bahai Greetings from Mauritius Island

  • @deLeonArt
    @deLeonArt 12 лет назад +2

    Wonderful song, wonderful message, wonderful collaboration from great musicians!

  • @nyrizilleperumaarachchi5094
    @nyrizilleperumaarachchi5094 4 года назад +1

    This gives light strength to our lives. His eyes reminds us to be pure and strong.

  • @dina4473
    @dina4473 12 лет назад +6

    So wonderfull,i dont have a word how happy i am to hear this song,Thank you for singing it!!! Alah u Abha.

  • @fidoualamelou-xp6vb
    @fidoualamelou-xp6vb Год назад

    YA BAHA"U"LLAH ABHA

  • @MarceloAdrianPalmieri1967
    @MarceloAdrianPalmieri1967 10 лет назад +4

    Abdul'Baha" Mistery of God"

  • @mildredmwanje52
    @mildredmwanje52 12 лет назад +7

    I LOVE THIS SONG SOOO MUCH!!!THANK YOU FOR POSTING IT. IT MELTS MY HEART AWAY AND GIVES ME PEACE!!!

  • @arnoldlaroya6328
    @arnoldlaroya6328 8 лет назад +8

    Thanks for creating such a master piece.......inspirational!!

  • @kherulnisha6827
    @kherulnisha6827 8 месяцев назад +3

    I love Abdul baha more than anything ❤❤❤

    • @mariier40
      @mariier40 7 месяцев назад

      As do I ❤

  • @Archoniz94
    @Archoniz94 11 лет назад +5

    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..

  • @cathrynanila
    @cathrynanila 12 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @joygoldblatt8284
    @joygoldblatt8284 12 лет назад +2

    My Heart soars to this music and this world-emcompassing tribute to our beloved Master.
    Thank you!

  • @kanemorin1
    @kanemorin1 10 лет назад +6

    Brought tears of joy to my eyes! Thank you all for putting your talents to such a glorious use!

  • @ETHIOPIA66TO66
    @ETHIOPIA66TO66 12 лет назад +4

    This is what I call serious music. Thanks for sharing this song and video.

  • @musicmuse09
    @musicmuse09 12 лет назад +9

    i had goosebumps all the way.. thanks to your gifted and melodious voices. Allah'u'abha!

  • @chrisfranklin2104
    @chrisfranklin2104 2 года назад +1

    Exquisitely beautiful.

  • @robertfabre6304
    @robertfabre6304 12 лет назад +6

    WONDERFUL

  • @swedishgirl56
    @swedishgirl56 11 лет назад +5

    Very nice!

  • @sylbenat
    @sylbenat 12 лет назад +3

    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

  • @mariadelrosariobarrazagald8597
    @mariadelrosariobarrazagald8597 9 лет назад +4

    ¡Alláh'u'Abhá! Una canción muy inspiradora

  • @PayamKB
    @PayamKB 11 лет назад +3

    besiar ziba
    mamnoon az hamegiye shoma
    ishala ghesmat beshe ye kar ham ba ham bekhoonim ;-)

  • @nushinroshanioskui9619
    @nushinroshanioskui9619 3 года назад +1

    Abdul-Baha 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @kerrym666
    @kerrym666 12 лет назад +4

    lovely

  • @tahra999
    @tahra999 12 лет назад +3

    This is so beautiful and uplifting, thanks so much for sharing it with us. Wonderful music, wonderful voices with such love and devotion.

  • @smokeycat9
    @smokeycat9 7 лет назад +12

    Truly beautiful. So inspirational, heartwarming...

  • @balansarawak
    @balansarawak 12 лет назад +2

    so beautiful, so easy on the ears, so uplifting, touched my emotions..I love you guys!
    Love from Malaysia..

  • @faireavoir
    @faireavoir 12 лет назад +3

    Merci beaucoup ! Cette chanson est juste merveilleuse et très touchante !

  • @LearnEnglishESL
    @LearnEnglishESL 8 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @starlighter3
    @starlighter3 12 лет назад +2

    Perfect! Just perfect! Thank you.

  • @windiseas
    @windiseas 12 лет назад +3

    Thank you! Such treasure! We will use it at the beginning of our LSA meeting tomorrow evening.

  • @09Romnick
    @09Romnick 9 лет назад +7

    ALLAH'U'ABHA!

  • @ruthmacaffer2715
    @ruthmacaffer2715 4 года назад +2

    Such a beautiful tribute to our beloved Master...so beautiful..

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  4 года назад

      Thank you for listening and for your kind comment :)

  • @sue9595
    @sue9595 12 лет назад +5

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @barbaravaillancourt440
    @barbaravaillancourt440 12 лет назад +4

    Most beautiful song, and so well performed!! Stirs my soul.

  • @nedelcidt
    @nedelcidt 12 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @lidiacarrascoguzman4704
    @lidiacarrascoguzman4704 7 лет назад +1

    ES MARAVILLOSO SU MIRADA PENETRA EL ALMA DE CUALQUIER SER ,estremece el corazón, gracias Dios por permitirle ser bahai

  • @Turmagazin1
    @Turmagazin1 8 лет назад +64

    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

  • @jorj119
    @jorj119 12 лет назад +4

    Amazing, sooooooooooo beautiful! Thanks

  • @martinflick47
    @martinflick47 12 лет назад +4

    Wonderful - an anthem for the centenary of his visit to America.

  • @melanieoboy6534
    @melanieoboy6534 3 года назад +4

    Love it😘

  • @aft1966
    @aft1966 12 лет назад +2

    Wonderful. Thanks.

  • @veredjeannie1021
    @veredjeannie1021 3 года назад +3

    I love this song💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰😻😻😻😻👑👑👑👑👑

  • @ETHIOPIA66TO66
    @ETHIOPIA66TO66 12 лет назад +7

    This piece was well done for my soul.

  • @deebak7861
    @deebak7861 10 лет назад +9

    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 :-)

  • @JamesHerbertsVideos
    @JamesHerbertsVideos 12 лет назад +2

    This is truly wonderful, thank you very much.

  • @emiliabellone6663
    @emiliabellone6663 Год назад

    Thank you for this fabulous collaboration and the soul nourishing light you've brought to all of us

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  Год назад +1

      Thank you dear Emilia, we were delighted to read your thoughtful comments :)

  • @salahaddinayyubov1265
    @salahaddinayyubov1265 4 года назад +1

    Excellent job. One of the best music & songs consecrated to Abdul-Baha. God blessed all of you.

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  4 года назад +1

      Thank you we are happy you like the song :)

    • @salahaddinayyubov1265
      @salahaddinayyubov1265 4 года назад +1

      @@SonbolTaefi ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said...: "All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit". Xaste ne boshi. Xeyli memnun.

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  4 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @salahaddinayyubov1265
      @salahaddinayyubov1265 4 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  4 года назад +1

      @@salahaddinayyubov1265 Thank you, I will contact you by email, and will be happy to collaborate with you if I can

  • @harrietkhasandi8755
    @harrietkhasandi8755 12 лет назад +4

    Thank you for posting this song!!!

  • @mehrdadhosseini3756
    @mehrdadhosseini3756 5 месяцев назад

    Inolvidables letras divinas, una atracción incomparable ❤❤❤🫶🫶🫶🌞🌞🌞

  • @SonbolTaefi
    @SonbolTaefi  12 лет назад +1

    The choral voices are from a 30 piece choir based in Auckland called 'The Masque Choir'.

  • @abdielgoncar
    @abdielgoncar 12 лет назад +1

    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!!!!

  • @Shivaskhastar
    @Shivaskhastar 12 лет назад +4

    Beautiful, wonderful.

  • @samantha12416
    @samantha12416 4 года назад +3

    He was such a great man

  • @artisansworks
    @artisansworks 12 лет назад +4

    how beautiful! Straight to the heart.

  • @nopinkiejiya1570
    @nopinkiejiya1570 9 лет назад +4

    Wow!!! Thank you...:-)

  • @terrib9874
    @terrib9874 2 года назад +1

    So beautiful!!!

  • @maveddat
    @maveddat 12 лет назад +2

    Absolutely beautiful, brings tears and smile at the same time...

  • @GLANTV
    @GLANTV 8 лет назад +4

    I love it....

  • @clemenciatur7160
    @clemenciatur7160 8 лет назад +7

    muy bellísimo

  • @Janet3054
    @Janet3054 12 лет назад +2

    Thank you very much for this wonderful song. I love you all.

  • @Judles09
    @Judles09 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous... When time is available, please correct the name to 'Abdu'l-Baha. Many thanks!!

    • @SonbolTaefi
      @SonbolTaefi  2 года назад +1

      thank you for your observation, it is corrected now :)

  • @davetvfallarna2875
    @davetvfallarna2875 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing..closed to your house..

  • @jalalifataki4502
    @jalalifataki4502 Год назад +1

    Beautiful song❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @NikolaiMoonwolf
    @NikolaiMoonwolf 12 лет назад +1

    Wow! Congratulations! All the more of an accomplishment! Good sound mixer!

  • @sangeetars2410
    @sangeetars2410 10 лет назад +3

    Beautifully presented! Thank you.