Asked if it were ever right to rebel against an earthly ruler, Abdul Baha replied: Yes, if he deals unjustly and tyrannically with his people he forfeits the right to govern them.
-Abdul Baha. Notes taken by A. S. D., Acca, Oct. 16, 1907.
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-Abdul Baha. Notes taken by A. S. D., Acca, Oct. 16, 1907.
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