. . . When God sent forth His Prophet Muhammad, on that day
the termination of the prophetic cycle was foreordained in the knowledge of
God. Yea, that promise hath indeed come true and the decree of God hath been
accomplished as He hath ordained. Assuredly we are today living in the Days of
God. These are the glorious days on the like of which the sun hath never risen
in the past. These are the days which the people in bygone times eagerly
expected. What hath then befallen you that ye are fast asleep? These are the
days wherein God hath caused the Day-Star of Truth to shine resplendent. What
hath then caused you to keep your silence? These are the appointed days which
ye have been yearningly awaiting in the past--the days of the advent of divine
justice. Render ye thanks unto God, O ye concourse of believers. - The Báb ('Selections from the Writings of the Báb'; 'Fire and Light': A Compilation prepared
by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice; The Baha’i World
1979-1983)
