In general, one
should bear in mind that all translations are, to some degree, inadequate. For
instance, the beloved Guardian has pointed out in ... God Passes By that the
word “Bahá” signifies at once the “Glory”, the “Splendour” and the “Light” of
God; there is no single word in English which can express all these. It is, of course,
desirable that there be no loss of meaning through translation; thus, it is preferable
that certain terms directly related to the Manifestation of God remain in their
original form. [such as “Alláh-u-Abhá” and “Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá”]
- The Universal House of Justice (From a
letter dated 19 May 2015 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to
an individual believer)
