Prayer for America: A Promise of Hope from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

In 1912, during a time of deep social and economic turmoil, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá arrived in America carrying a message of unity, justice, and peace. He saw beyond the struggles of racial segregation, economic hardship, and rising global conflict, recognizing the nation's potential to lead not just in material progress but in the oneness of humanity. His words warned of division and greed but also offered hope. Before leaving, he shared a powerful prayer for America, a call for justice, unity, and spiritual progress that remains just as relevant today. This short documentary reflects on his journey and the enduring message that hope is never lost—it only waits for us to rise with it. ---------------------------------- Prayer for America by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (https://www.bahai.org/r/797820508). Historic photographs of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá provided by the Archives of the National Spiritius assembly of the Baháʼís of the United States (https://bahai.us). Historical photography and film footage of the period are from The Library of Congress Digital Collections: (https://www.loc.gov). Music and video: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/) and Pexels (https://pexels.com). Additional video footage Pond5 (https://www.pond5.com).