By what title did ʻAbdu'l-Bahá prefer to be known?
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá
Mírzá ʻAbbás
ʻAbbás Effendi
Sir ʻAbbás
Answer
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá preferred to be known by that title rather than any other, such as "Sir" or "Lord". He explained that "ʻAbdu'l-Bahá" means "Servant of the Glory", and he believed that this title best reflected his role and mission in life, which was to serve humanity and promote the teachings of his father, Bahá'u'lláh.
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