Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá

Concerning “wings” and “the comb” mentioned in the Hidden Words: this means the Covenant of God. This Covenant was taken so that the believers would remain loyal to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and not lacerate Bahá’u’lláh’s blessed throat, meaning His blessed Cause. However, they completely shut their eyes to fairness, committed misdeeds, and indulged in grievous injustice.

—‘Abdu’l‑Bahá