To those who met him, ʻAbdu’l-Bahá was known not only for his knowledge, but for his gentleness, warmth, and genuine interest in others. He treated people of all backgrounds—rich or poor, famous or unknown, believer or skeptic—with equal respect. Visitors often wrote about how he listened carefully before speaking, showing that true leadership begins with humility.
He emphasized that religion must promote love and unity—if it becomes a cause of hatred or division, it has lost its purpose. When ʻAbdu’l-Bahá passed away on November 28, 1921, thousands of mourners—Muslims, Christians, Jews, Druze, and others—walked together in his funeral procession. Leaders of different religions spoke in his honor, calling him a figure of unity, peace, and compassion. His passing was not seen as the end of his influence, but as the beginning of a legacy lived by those he inspired.
