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In other references, Baha'u'llah indicates that this prophecy concerning angels has been fulfilled in this day:-- This is the Day whereon the All-Merciful hath come down in the clouds of knowledge, clothed with manifest sovereignty. He well knoweth the actions of men. He it is Whose glory none can mistake, could ye but comprehend it. The heaven of every religion hath been rent, and the earth of human understanding been cleft asunder, and the angels of God are seen descending. (Proclamation 98) (132:3) These passages suggest that Matthew 24:31 involves the appearance of Christ, who, upon His return, sends His followers out to proclaim His appearance and gather those who are receptive to His message into one common Faith. Baha'is recognize that this is exactly what Baha'u'llah has done. He has sent out His followers to proclaim and teach His Cause: (132:4) Arise thou to serve the Cause of thy Lord; then give the people the joyful tidings concerning this resplendent Light whose revelation hath been announced by God through His Prophets and Messengers. (Tablets of Baha'u'llah 242)
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