(‘Abdu’l-Bahá, from a Tablet—translated from the Arabic) [9] O maidservant of God! Praise be unto God that thy loving partner hath entered beneath the shade in the Blessed Tree, and hath been given the light of divine assistance with the heavenly Sunshine and luminous moon. He is undoubtedly an agreeable companion and a true friend. there i

From ancient civilizations to the modern age, sects have always held a strange hold on us. They are either admired or feared, or seen with mixed feelings. Cults are essentially religious or social groups with unorthodox and radical beliefs. Some cults have encountered strong opposition, and at times extreme legal action, due to their practices and