DOCSLIB.ORG

Combat Kit (Bahai Faith)

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Volume: III of III Combat Kit Bahai Faith INFORMATION Compiled by: Shabbir Ahmed Trial Edition ‐ January 01, 2009 Web address for free download http://geocities.com/combatkit em@il: [email protected] Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index Volume Cointain July 15, 2008 BLUNDERS ‐ Few more 54 Updated (Overided on August 19, 2008) Volume I of III Chapter 1 to Chapter 28 July 01, 2008 Bible changed or 32 II of III Updated Volume II of III Chapter 29 to Chapter 57 unchanged? June 11, 2008 Universal Auxiliary 31 I of III New Volume III of III Chapter 58 to Chapter 84 Language Note: New It represents those chapters that has newly been added to the compilation. UPDATES HISTORY Chapter Name Chapter Volume Status Updated It represents those chapters that has been updated by adding new details. ZiQad 13, 1429 Ammended It represents those chapters that has entirely been changed or November 12, 2008 updated. The Actual Bahai View on 41 II of III New Finality Overided It represents those chapters that has entirely been Overided through Ramazan 04, 1429 other update(s) or amendment(s). September 05, 2008 Sects or branches of the 28 I of III Updated Bahai Faith August 24, 2008 BLUNDERS ‐ Few more 54 II of III Updated August 10, 2008 Are Al‐Quran and Writings 38 II of III Ammendments of “Bahaullah" from same Author (Allah)? Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index INDEX 15 Position of Mirza Abbas Effendi “Abdul Baha” according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ Chapter Chapter Name No. 16 Pray to “Baha'u'llah” Volume I of III 17 Titles of “Bahaullah” in bahai scripture 1 The Independent Investigation of Truth 18 Titles of the “Bab” in bahai scripture 2 'Annulment' of Islam 19 Yazharahullaho ‐ 'He Who Allah Shall Manifest' 3 The 'Annulment' of Islam by “Bab” “Baha” and the companions – according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes By’ 20 Unlettered Mirza Ali Muhammad Shirazi – “Bab”??? 4 Claims of Mirza Ali Muhammad “Bab” 21 Unlettered Mirza Hussein Ali Nuri – “Bahaullah”??? 5 Claims of Mirza Hussein Ali Nuri “Bahaullah” 22 Racism 6 Claims of the ‘followers’ and ‘companions’ 23 Universality of the Bahai Faith 7 Mirza Ali Muhammad "Bab" (Gate / Door) as the "Bab" of the 24 Process of Growth and unfoldment “Hidden Imam” (the “Twelfth Imam”) 25 Role of Foreign Powers in the Origin and Growth of the Bahai Faith; 8 Mirza Ali Muhammad "Bab" (Gate / Door) as the “Twelfth Imam” accourding to Shoghi Effendi’s “God Passes By” 9 Position of Mirza Ali Muhammad “Bab” according to Shoghi 26 Who is the “Paraclete” prophecied by Esa (Jesus) (Peace be upon Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ him): Muhammad (Peace be upon him) or Mirza Hussin Ali Nuri “Bahaullah”? 10 Position of Mirza Hussein Ali “Bahaullah" according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ 27 Shaykhi Sect: ‘The forerunner’ to the Mirza Ali Muhammad “Bab” 11 Position of Mirza Hussein Ali “Bahaullah” 28 Sects or branches of the Bayani (Babi) Faith 12 Position of the Companions – according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Volume II of III Passes by’ 29 Sects or branches of the Bahai Faith 13 Position of Mirza Yayha Noori – “Subh e Azal” according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ 30 Taqaiyyah: (Dissimulation) in the Baha’i Faith 14 Oneness of Mankind OR Blood thicker than water 31 Universal Auxiliary Language Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index 32 Bible changed or unchanged? 50 What 'A Traveller's Narrative has to say…! 33 Biblical discrepancies in Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes By’ 51 The Dictionary Meaning of Khatam 52 Virgin Birth of Jesus (Peace Be Upon Him) 34 Blunders, errors and points to be highlighted in Shoghi Effendi’s 53 The violent way of the “Bab” and the Babis ‘God Passes By’ 54 BLUNDERS: Few more 35 Why was the history of the “Bab” altered? 55 Why? 36 An Examination of Suppression and Distortion in 20th‐Century Baha'i Literature 56 Verdict on Photographs of "Baha'u'llah" and Writings of "Covenant‐ breakers" and other "Enemies of the Faith" 37 Recantation of Claims by Mirza Ali Muhammad Sharazi “Bab” 57 Few more out of Many 38 Are Al‐Quran and Writings of “Bahaullah" from same Author (Allah) Volume III of III 39 Jesus Christ Peace Be Upon Him; Was he crucified or killed? 58 “Baha”’s Family Chart 40 Messenger of God OR Prophet 59 Wives of Mirza Hussein Ali – “Bahaullah” 41 The Actual Bahai View on Finality 60 Apostles of Mirza Hussein Ali ‐ “Bahá'u'lláh” 42 A few un‐answered questions 61 Hands of the Cause of God 43 COVENANT: from Mirza Hussine Ali (“Bahaullah”) to the Year 2000 62 Disciples of 'Abdu'l‐Bahá and 'Heralds of the Covenant’ 44 Coveant: Some Basics related to THE BAHÁ’Í COVENANT 63 Bibliography for the Tablets of “Baha'u'llah” 45 Justification of Universal House of Justice's existence without the Guardian 64 Writings of “Báb” 46 Right to Expel Believers 65 Writings of “Bahá'u'lláh” 47 Embryonic Universal House of Justice (The International Bahá'í 66 Numbers of Tablets revealed Council) 67 The Tablets of “Bahá’u’lláh” Revealed After the “Kitáb‐i‐Aqdas” 48 ‘Some Answered Questions’; by Mirza Abbas Effendi 68 Tablets of the Divine Plan 49 The Writings of “Bab”, “Baha” and “The Companions”; according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes By’ 69 Universal House of Justice Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index 70 Letters of the Living 71 Mírzá Abu'l‐Fadl 72 Mirza Yahya Nuri ‐ “Subh‐i Azal” 73 The Guardianship of Shoghi Effendi: Losses and Losses 74 Fátimih Baraghání – “Táhirih” 75 Bayán 76 Calender ‐ Bahai Calender 77 John Esslemont 78 Mírzá `Alí‐Muhammad ‐ Varqá 79 Nabíl‐i‐A`zam ‐ Mullá Muhammad‐i‐Zarandí 80 Martha Louise Root 81 Chronology of persecutions of Babis and Baha'is 82 Key to sources 83 Obligatory Bahá'í prayers 84 Scaned Documents Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index INDEX – Alphabetical order BLUNDERS: Few more 54 II of III Chapter Name Chapter Volume No. C A Calender ‐ Bahai Calender 76 III of III A few un‐answered questions 42 II of III Chronology of persecutions of Babis and Baha'is 81 III of III An Examination of Suppression and Distortion 36 II of III in 20th‐Century Baha'i Literature Claims of Mirza Ali Muhammad “Bab” 4 I of III Claims of Mirza Hussein Ali Nuri “Bahaullah” 5 I of III 'Annulment' of Islam 2 I of III Claims of the ‘followers’ and ‘companions’ 6 I of III Apostles of Mirza Hussein Ali ‐ “Bahá'u'lláh” 60 III of III Coveant: Some Basics related to THE BAHÁ’Í 44 II of III Are Al‐Quran and Writings of “Bahaullah" from 38 II of III COVENANT same Author (Allah) COVENANT: from Mirza Hussine Ali 43 II of III (“Bahaullah”) to the Year 2000 B "Baha”’s Family Chart 58 III of III D Bayán 75 III of III Disciples of 'Abdu'l‐Bahá and 'Heralds of the 62 III of III Bible changed or unchanged? 32 II of III Covenant’ Biblical discrepancies in Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God 33 II of III Passes By’ E Bibliography for the Tablets of “Baha'u'llah” 63 III of III Embryonic Universal House of Justice (The 47 II of III Blunders, errors and points to be highlighted in 34 II of III International Bahá'í Council) Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes By’ Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index F M Fátimih Baraghání – “Táhirih” 74 III of III Martha Louise Root 80 III of III Few more out of Many 57 II of III Messenger of God OR Prophet 40 II of III Mírzá `Alí‐Muhammad ‐ Varqá 78 III of III H Mírzá Abu'l‐Fadl 71 III of III Hands of the Cause of God 61 III of III Mirza Ali Muhammad "Bab" (Gate / Door) as 7 I of III the "Bab" of the “Hidden Imam” (the “Twelfth Imam”) J Mirza Ali Muhammad "Bab" (Gate / Door) as 8 I of III Jesus Christ Peace Be Upon Him; Was he 39 II of III the “Twelfth Imam” crucified or killed? Mirza Yahya Nuri ‐ “Subh‐i Azal” 72 III of III John Esslemont 77 III of III Justification of Universal House of Justice's 45 II of III N existence without the Guardian Nabíl‐i‐A`zam ‐ Mullá Muhammad‐i‐Zarandí 79 III of III Numbers of Tablets revealed 66 III of III K Key to sources 82 III of III O Obligatory Bahá'í prayers 83 III of III L Oneness of Mankind OR Blood thicker than 14 I of III Letters of the Living 70 III of III water Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index Role of Foreign Powers in the Origin and 25 I of III P Growth of the Bahai Faith; accourding to Shoghi Effendi’s “God Passes By” Position of Mirza Abbas Effendi “Abdul Baha” 15 I of III according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ S Position of Mirza Ali Muhammad “Bab” 9 I of III according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ Scaned Documents 84 III of III Position of Mirza Hussein Ali “Bahaullah" 10 I of III Sects or branches of the Bahai Faith 29 II of III according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ Sects or branches of the Bayani (Babi) Faith 28 I of III Position of Mirza Hussein Ali “Bahaullah” 11 I of III Shaykhi Sect: ‘The forerunner’ to the Mirza Ali 27 I of III Position of Mirza Yayha Noori – “Subh e Azal” 13 I of III Muhammad “Bab” according to Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ 'Some Answered Questions’; by Mirza Abbas 48 II of III Position of the Companions – according to 12 I of III Effendi Shoghi Effendi’s ‘God Passes by’ Pray to “Baha'u'llah” 16 I of III T Process of Growth and unfoldment 24 I of III Tablets of the Divine Plan 68 III of III R Taqaiyyah: (Dissimulation) in the Baha’i Faith 30 II of III The Actual Bahai View on Finality 41 II of III Racism 22 I of III The 'Annulment' of Islam by “Bab” “Baha” and 3 I of III Recantation of Claims by Mirza Ali Muhammad 37 II of III the companions – according to Shoghi Effendi’s Sharazi “Bab” ‘God Passes By’ Right to Expel Believers 46 II of III The Dictionary Meaning of Khatam 51 II of III Combat Kit (Baha’i Faith) Index The Guardianship of Shoghi Effendi: Losses and 73 III of III Verdict on Photographs of "Baha'u'llah" and 56 II of
Recommended publications
  • A Historical Coalition Between the Hands of the Cause and the Covenant-Breakers

    A Historical Coalition Between the Hands of the Cause and the Covenant-Breakers

    A Historical Coalition between the Hands of the Cause and the Covenant-Breakers Dear Friends, Baha’u’llah made it incumbent upon every believing Baha’i to prepare a will and testament (the most Holy Book, para 255) during his life time. And he followed his own command when he wrote a will and appointed an heir, so that his family and followers would not face any such difficulties after him. In the same way, Abdul-Baha considered it necessary to write a will during one’s life, having also written his own valuable Will and Testament, which includes his important edicts and recommendations. According to the most Holy Book, if a Baha’i dies and does not leave a will, all of his or her belongings and properties should be divided among the following seven groups: spouse, children, father, mother, brother(s), sister(s) and teacher. And according to the Kitab-i Aqdas, if any member of the above categories were deceased, his or her share will be inherited by the UHJ. Finally, according to that same Holy Book, all non-Baha’is, non-believers, Covenant-breakers, and those excommunicated from the Faith, are deprived from a Baha’i's estate. 1 Now, I would like to draw your attention to a very important event in the history of the Baha’i community. As you are well aware, the Beloved Guardian, Shoghi Effendi, passed away in London in the summer of 1957. He journeyed to London in order to purchase necessary material to complete the archives buildings. There, he died having suffered from a previously-undiagnosed disease.
  • Program and Abstracts

    Program and Abstracts

    ‘Irfán Colloquium One Hundred and Thirty-Second Session Memorials of the Faithful: A Centenary Celebration Program and Abstracts Centre for Bahá’í Studies Acuto, Italy 2-5 July 2015 Vision and Aims of `Irfan Colloquium The Haj Mehdi Arjmand Memorial Fund was established in 1992 to honor Haj Mehdi Arjmand (1861-1941) and is dedicated to promoting the scholarly study of the Bahá’í Faith. Haj Mehdi Arjmand was a Persian scholar and teacher of the Bahá’í Faith who became well known in Iran for his profound knowledge of the Bible, Qur’an, and Bahá’í scriptures. The primary activity of the Fund is sponsoring ‘Irfán Colloquium and its publications. In 2012, benefiting from the guidance received from the Universal House of Justice, a management board was appointed for this fund by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States to function as a Bahá’í agency and sponsor ‘Irfán Colloquia, presently held in North America and Western Europe in English, Persian and German languages. The ‘Irfán Colloquium aims at promoting and supporting systematic studies of fundamental principles of the Bahá’í beliefs, the Writings of the Central Figures of the Bahá’í Faith, the interface of the Bahá’í Faith with intellectual schools of thought and religious traditions, and looking at current challenges in human society from the Bahá’í perspective. `Irfán is a Persian word referring to mystical, theological and spiritual knowledge. As of July 2015 one hundred and thirty-two sessions of colloquia have been held. Papers in English presented or received at the `Irfán Colloquia are annually published in a series of volumes of the Lights of `Irfán.
  • The Caravan V2 E2 for EXPORT

    The Caravan V2 E2 for EXPORT

    The Way of Freedom is opened! Hasten ye! The Way of Freedom is opened! Hasten ye! The Fountain of Knowledge is gushing! Drink ye! Say, O Friends: The Tabernacle of Oneness is raised; look not upon each other with the eye of strangeness. Ye are all the fruits of one tree and the leaves of one branch. Truly, I say: whatever lessens ignorance and increases knowledge, that has been, is and shall be accepted by the Creator. Baha'u'llah (Baha'i Scriptures, pages 132-133) THE CARAVAN || REVIVED EDITION : VOLUME 2 || AZAMAT 175 B.E 1. Exhibit of the New History Society and the Caravan at the New York World Fair in the year 1939 The Goal of its existance was to spread the teachings of the Baha'i faith. 2. THE CARAVAN || REVIVED EDITION : VOLUME 2 || AZAMAT 175 B.E FOREWORD It is with Divine Blessings and your continued support in the form of an overwhelming response to our small efforts, that we are today presenting the Third Edition of this effort to spread the pristine message of God, which is Love !! The divine words of the Great Manifestation are soothing to the hearts of the believers and thus it is our core purpose to inspire the faithful to walk on the path of righteousness and enlightenment. The recently concluded month of fasting gave us a much needed spiritual boost by creating a divine connection between ourselves and the light of the Manifestation. The festival of Ridvan reminds us of the Holy days when believers would gather in the Garden of Ridvan in Baghdad, Iraq to congratulate and meet the Manifestation of God for 12 days.
  • Syllabus-Bahaullahs

    Syllabus-Bahaullahs

    Director: Dr. Robert H. Stockman www.wilmetteinstitute.org Email: [email protected] Voice: (877)-WILMETTE Course: ST131: Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation: A Systematic Survey Instructors: Robert Stockman: https://wilmetteinstitute.org/faculty_bios/robert-stockman/ Nima Rafiei: https://wilmetteinstitute.org/faculty_bios/nima-rafiei/ Course Description: The writings of Bahá'u'lláh (1817-92), prophet-founder of the Bahá'í Faith, is estimated to comprise 18,000 works and in excess of six million words, composed in Arabic, Persian, and a unique mixture of both. Approximately 5-7% has been translated into English, but the works available are the most important. In this course we will undertake a systematic introduction to twenty of Bahá'u'lláh’s most important works, ranging from the Rashḥ-i-‘Amá (1853) to Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (1892). We will study the works in chronological order of composition, examining the themes in the works, topics that Bahá'u'lláh progressively revealed during His ministry, and related tablets wherever possible. We will not read most of the twenty works in their entirety but will study significant passages and sections from them. The course will appeal to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Bahá'u'lláh’s immense corpus. Learning Outcomes of Wilmette Institute courses relevant to this course: Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge and interdisciplinary insights gained from the course and service learning. Abilities: Independently investigate to discern fact from conjecture. Engage in public discourse, consultation, service
  • The Letters of the Living

    The Letters of the Living

    TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE MAJOR EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE BÁB AND TO DEVELOP A DEEP LOVE FOR HIM BASED ON AN UNDERSTANDING OF THESE EVENTS THE LETTERS OF THE LIVING SPIRITUAL QUALITIES RELEVANT TO THIS TOPIC: ENTHUSIASM, IDEALISM, OBEDIENCE, STEADFASTNESS O My beloved friends! You are the bearers of the name of God in this Day. You have been chosen as the repositories of His mystery. It behooves each one of you to manifest the attributes of God, and to exemplify by your deeds and words the signs of His righteousness, His power and glory. Selection from the Báb’s Farwell Address to the Letters of the Living, quoted in The Dawn-Breakers, p. 92 God sent His Prophets into the world to teach and enlighten man, to explain to him the mystery of the Power of the Holy Spirit, to enable him to reflect the light, and so in his turn, to be the source of guidance to others. 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Paris Talks, pp. 61-72 Central Figures –The Báb – Level Two 43 GOAL: TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH THE MAJOR EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE BÁB TOPIC: THE LETTERS OF THE LIVING LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES • To know the concept of the Letters of the Living and how each Letter of the Living had to discover the Báb independently • To know who the Letters of the Living were, their names, and how each discovered the Báb • To know the lives of selected Letters of the Living SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES • Use games and role play to assist the community) to learn the names and stories learners to understand the concept of the of the Letters of the Living.
  • The Ministry of Shoghi Effendi

    The Ministry of Shoghi Effendi

    The Ministry of Shoghi Effendi Will and Testament of `Abdu’l-Baha • He delineated the • `Abdu’l-Bahá revealed a authority of “twin Will and Testament in successor” institutions three parts, 1902 to 1910, • He further defined where He designated responsibilities of the Shoghi Effendi as His Hands of the Cause successor and elaborated on the election of the • `Abdu’l-Bahá almost Universal House of Justice never mentioned to anyone that Shoghi • We’ll look at some Effendi would succeed passages later Him; it was a well kept secret Shoghi Effendi Rabbani • Born March 1, 1897; eldest of 13 grandchildren of `Abdu’l-Bahá • Mother was `Abdu’l-Bahá’s oldest daughter (of 4) • `Abdu’l-Bahá insisted everyone address him with the term Effendi (Turkish for sir) • Education in home school in Akka (in the House of Abbud) first by a Persian man, then by an Italian governess Education • Then went to the College • He was devastated and des Freres in Haifa, a lost weight Jesuit private school • He very strongly disliked • Then went to a Jesuit the French high school, boarding school in Beirut though he learned fluent • Invited to go to America French there with `Abdu’l-Bahá, but he • Started his senior year at was turned back in Syrian Protestant College Naples on the claim his Preparatory School, Oct. eyes were diseased with 1912, when 15 years old trachoma • Graduated in early summer 1913 (age 16) Higher Education • Summer 1913: In Egypt • Bachelor of Arts degree with `Abdu’l-Bahá when he was 20 (the • Syrian Protestant graduating class had college, 1913-17 10!) • The college did relief • Graduate student at work and provided free SPC, fall 1917-summer medical care to Turkish 1918 soldiers, so it was • Sept.
  • A Persian Preacher's Westward Migration: Táhirih's Transnational

    A Persian Preacher's Westward Migration: Táhirih's Transnational

    The Journalof Communication and Religion Volume 42 Winter 2019 Number4 RONALD C. ARNETT, EDITOR DAVID DeIULIIS, BOOK EDITOR ARTICLES A Persian Preacher's Westward Migration: Tahirih's Transnational Rhetoric, 1817-2015 LAYLI MARIA MIRON Mindfulness Beyond Self-Help: The Context of Virtue, Concentration, and Wisdom INCi OZUM SA YRAK "It is in Giving that We Receive": Adapting Christian Liturgy for Antiracist Rhetorical Work WILL PENMAN Sensemaking After the Mission: Totalistic yet Terminal Roles, Identity , and Exit LACY G. MCNAMEE AND KELLY K. GOULD Islam and Muslims in the Australian Press: Exploring the 'Political Parallelism' Discourse MUHAMMAD JUNAID GHAURI REVIEW Seasoned Speech : Rhetoric in the Life of the Church by James E. Beitler ERIC C. MILLER THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION RCA An Interfaith Scholarly and Professional Organization A Persian Preacher’s Westward Migration: Táhirih’s Transnational Rhetoric, 1817–2015 Layli Maria Miron Abstract: During her brief life in the early nineteenth century, the Persian poet and theologian Táhirih advocated for a spiritual revolution. Authorities executed her for heresy in 1852. After death, Táhirih attracted admirers around the world; Western writers—especially women—have interpreted her history to argue for gender equality, religious renewal, and global interdependence. This Middle Eastern preacher has established a posthumous pulpit in the United States, as members of the Bahá’í Faith there have authored a dozen books about her. After introducing Táhirih’s rhetorical rebellions, this essay demonstrates her transnational influence by analyzing her afterlives in U.S. Bahá’í discourse. Keywords: Middle East (Persia/Iran), United States, Bahá’í Faith, women writers, Orientalism …Tahirih has become a universal figure.
  • First Historic House of Justice Is Elected

    First Historic House of Justice Is Elected

    NEWS PUBLI SHED BY THE NATI ONAL SP IRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BA HA'I S OF THE UNITED STATES FOR CIRC ULA TION AMONG BAHA'IS ONLY No. 387 BAHA'I YEAR 120 JUNE 1963 First Historic House of Justice Is Elected (On the) occasion (of) worldwide celebration (of the) 1ost Great Jubilee commemorating (the) centenary (of the) ascension (of ) Baha'u'llah (to the) throne (of) His sovereignty, with hearts overflowing (with) gratitude (for ) Hi unfailing protection (and) overflowing bounties, (we) joy­ ou ly announce (to the) friends (of the) East (and) West (the) election (of the) supreme legis­ lative body ordained by Him in His Most Holy Book (and ) promised by Him (to ) receive Hi s infallible guidance. Members (of the) first historic House (of) Ju ti ce, duly elected by delegates comprising members (of) fifty-six national a emblies, are Charle Wolcott Ian Semple Hugh Chance 'Ali Nak_bjavani Lotfullah Hakim Amen Gibson H. Borrah Kavelin David Hofman Hooshmand Fatheazam To (the) jubilation (of the) entire Baha'i world (for the) victoriou completion (of the) be­ loved Guardian's unique Crusade (is) now added (the) humble gratitude (and ) profound thanks­ giving (of the) followers (of ) Baha'u'llah for (th e) erection (of the) Universal House (of) Justice, (that) august body to whom all believers must turn, whose destiny is to guide (the) un­ foldment (of) His embryonic world order through (the) administrative institutions prescribed by Ba ha 'u'llah, elaborated by 'Abdu'l-Baha (and) laboriously erected by Shoghi Effendi, and (to ) insure (the) early dawn (of th e) Golden Age (of the ) Faith when the Word of the Lord will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.
  • The Pupil of the Eye: African Americans in the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh by the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Universal House of Justice

    The Pupil of the Eye: African Americans in the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh by the Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Universal House of Justice

    Bahá'í Library Online The Pupil of the Eye: African Americans in the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh by The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Universal House of Justice Compiled by Bonnie J. Taylor. Rivera Beach, Florida: Palabra Publications, 1998 Selections from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, the Báb, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice Copyright by Bonnie Taylor ISBN 1-890101-00-1 First published September 1995 Second edition published 1998 Compiled by Bonnie J. Taylor Palabra Publications 3735 B Shares Place Rivera Beach, Florida 33404 USA 561-845-1919 561-845-0126 (fax) [email protected] CONTENTS Notes and Acknolwledgements v The Pupil vii One: People of African Descent 3 I. Qualities and Characteristics 3 II. Individual Bahá'ís of African Descent 9 Two: Race 21 I. Origins of Racial Characteristics 21 II. Measurement of Human Intelligence, Capacity and Worth 24 III. The Intellect and Race 28 Three: Bahá'u'lláh's Principle of the Oneness of Mankind 33 I. The Fundamental Principle of the Bahá'í Faith 33 II. Eliminating Prejudices: Prerequisite to Unity and Peace 43 III. The Danger of Prejudice and Disunity 50 Four: Unity in Diversity 61 I. The Purpose and Value of Diversity 61 II. The Principle of Unity in Diversity 67 III. Maintaining Diversity 71 Five: Applying Solutions to Racism 75 I. The Most Vital and Challenging Issue: Goal and the Responsibilities 75 II. Responsibilities of the Bahá'ís of European Descent 97 III. Responsibilities of the Bahá'ís of African Descent 103 IV.
  • Bahá'u'lláh's Persian Poems Written Before 1863

    Bahá'u'lláh's Persian Poems Written Before 1863

    Bahá’u’lláh’s Persian Poems Written Before 1863 Julio Savi1 A provisional list of Bahá’u’lláh’s Persian poems written before 1863 is provided. These poems are described as an early fruit of the mys- tical experiences Bahá’u’lláh had in the Síyáh-Chál of Teheran in October 1852. Those experiences produced in Him an irresistible ‘fire of love’ that He sang in those poems. Bahá’u’lláh’s love was not a common love, it was “that spiritual attraction and that ecstatic love of the lovers of the Beauteous One for the beauty within their own self”2, which later on `Abdu’l-Bahá described in His ‘Commentary to the Tradition of the Hidden Treasure’. Bahá’u’lláh uses in these compositions the language of the ancient Persian mystical poets, but He also introduces new perspectives. Persian ancient mystical poems are mostly pervaded by an incurable feeling of separation and remote- ness and by the consequent pain. Bahá’u’lláh also mentions the pains of the lover. They are the pains the lover should be ready to accept if he wants to come closer to his Beloved. The Beloved says to his lover: "If thine aim be to cherish thy life, approach not our court; / But if sacrifice be thy heart’s desire, come and let others come with thee”. However, whereas the pains of the lover in the ancient Persian poetry were hopeless, Bahá’u’lláh’s poems also speak of the joys of nearness and reunion, which are made possible by the presence of the Beloved Himself Who “Like unto Joseph in Egypt, moves now through alleys and bazaars” and “hath renewed the world through His Cause, / And quickened the spirit of Jesus by His breath”.
  • Den John Esslemont (1874 - 1925) a Wéi D‘Muecht Vum Bond Hie Belieft Huet

    Den John Esslemont (1874 - 1925) a Wéi D‘Muecht Vum Bond Hie Belieft Huet

    Den John Esslemont (1874 - 1925) a wéi d‘Muecht vum Bond hie belieft huet Zënter 1998 hunn ech d’Chance, un de Formatioune vum Institut de Formation, Bahá’í Lëtzebuerg, deelzehuelen, sief et als Participant oder als Tuteur. Elo zielen ech iech gär vun engem Léiermoment am Ruhi Buch 8, aus menger Perspektiv, do wou ech haut sinn. An engem Grupp vu 4-5 Leit a mat eisem Tutor, hu mir Sonndes moies tëscht 9:30 an 12:15 d‘Buch 8, De Bond vu Bahá’u’lláh, déi 1. Unitéit: Den Zentrum vum Bond a säin Testament, zesumme gelies, Froen zum Text gestallt an duerch eis Ergänzunge probéiert, den Inhalt besser ze verstoen an ze kucken, wéi mir dat Geléiert an eisem Alldag praktesch ëmsetze kënnen. ʻAbdu'l-Bahá ass de Mëttelpunkt vum Bond vu Baháʼu'lláh, an Hie seet, dass dëse Bond allmächteg ass, eng „universal Wo“, e „Magnéit vu Gottes Gnod“, e Bond dee „sengesgläichen, an den hellege Sendunge vun der Vergaangenheet, sicht“. 1 Am Abschnitt 20 gesi mer kuerz, wéi de Glawe sech am Weste verbreet huet. Verantwortlech dofir war virun allem ʻAbdu'l-Bahá. Et gi vill Geschichten, déi mat dëser aussergewéinlecher Period vun der Geschicht vum Glawe verbonne sinn, a Séilen, déi den Appell vu Bahá’u’lláh héieren hunn a sech entschloss hunn, sech fir d’Saach anzesetzen. Mir sollen hei eis eege Recherche maachen iwwer d’Liewe vun engem vun den éischte Gleewegen aus dem Westen an eng kleng Presentatioun fir de Grupp virbereeden. Mir solle versichen ze weisen, wéi d’Muecht vum Bond jiddeere vun hinne belieft huet.
  • Mr David Hofman a Luminary in the Century of Light – Mr David Hofman

    Mr David Hofman a Luminary in the Century of Light – Mr David Hofman

    http://www.bahaijournal.org.uk/BJ200307/obit.htm Go APR JUN DEC 18 captures 7 11 Jun 04 - 20 Apr 13 2006 2007 2011 Journal of the Bahá'í Community of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Volume 20, No.2 – July/August, 2003 / 160BE LARGE PRINT / Standard Print. Obituary: Mr David Hofman A Luminary in the Century of Light – Mr David Hofman IF THE 20TH CENTURY was the Century of Light then David Hofman, whose life spanned almost the entire period, may well be seen by future generations as one of its indefatigable torchbearers. This was a life of service par excellence. With his passing, the Bahá’í community of the United Kingdom has lost one of its most distinguished believers. In its tribute to Mr Hofman, the Universal House of Justice speaks of his “exemplary zeal”, his “adamantine loyalty to the Cause”, his “unfailing response to the call and guidance of the Guardian and the The Universal House of Justice in 1987 – Universal House of Justice”, his “central role Mr Hofman is second from the right. in the advancement of the British Bahá’í community and the launching of the brilliant Africa Campaign”, and “his outstanding contributions to Bahá’í literature both as an author and a publisher.” Born in 1908 in Poona, India where his father served in the British Army, Mr Hofman spent a brief unhappy spell in the Royal Air Force before setting off to see the world. In the 1930s he travelled to Canada where he worked variously as a clerk in lumber camps, an actor, a bookkeeper, a life insurance salesman and as an announcer with CFCF Montreal – one of the country’s first public service radio stations.