The
first life, which pertaineth to the elemental body, will come to an end, as
hath been revealed by God: “Every soul shall taste of death.” [Qur’án
3:185]
But the second life, which ariseth from the knowledge of God, knoweth no death,
as hath been revealed aforetime: “Him will We surely quicken to a blessed
life.” [Qur’án 16:97] And in another passage concerning the martyrs: “Nay,
they are alive and sustained by their Lord.” [Qur’án 3:169] And from
the Traditions: “He who is a true believer liveth both in this world and in the
world to come.” [From a Hadíth] Numerous examples of similar words are to be found
in the Books of God and of the Embodiments of His justice. For the sake of
brevity, however, We have contented Ourself with the above passages.
(Baha’u’llah, ‘Gems of Divine Mysteries’, ‘Javáhiru’l-Asrár’)
