Life after Death-
Mrs. S. asked some questions with reference to the conditions of existence in the next world, and the life after death; she said that having recently lost a very near relative, she had given much thought to this subject. Many thought that re- union with those we had loved, and who had passed on to the future life, would only take place after a long period of time had elapsed. She wished to know whether one would be re- united with those who had gone before immediately after death. (57:2)

'Abdu'l- Baha answered that this would depend upon the respective stations of the two. If both had the same degree of development, they would be re- united immediately after death. The questioner then said, how could this state of development be acquired? 'Abdu'l- Baha replied, by unceasing effort, striving to do right, and to attain spiritual qualities. (57:3)

The questioner remarked that many differing opinions were held as to the conditions of the future life. Some thought that all would have exactly the same perfections and virtues; that all would be equal and alike. (57:4)

'Abdu'l- Baha said there would be variety, and differing degrees of attainment, as in this world. (57:5)

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