The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's GuideThe youngest of the world religions and the second most widespread after Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introduction to all aspects of this fast-expanding faith, which now has over 5.5 million adherents. From its teachings on the spiritual development of the individual to the belief in the need for world peace, Momen's comprehensive study gives anyone interested in the contemporary religious landscape an authoritative insight into this 150-year old tradition, whose spiritual and social teachings are so much in tune with the concerns of today. |
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Page 136
... Báb was claiming to be the gateway to the hidden Imam Mahdi . Those who were religious scholars soon realized , however , from his writings , that the Báb was in fact claiming a far higher station . He was claiming to be in receipt of a ...
... Báb was claiming to be the gateway to the hidden Imam Mahdi . Those who were religious scholars soon realized , however , from his writings , that the Báb was in fact claiming a far higher station . He was claiming to be in receipt of a ...
Page 137
... Báb . The governor of Isfahan hid the Báb for a time in one of his palaces , but in February 1847 , this governor died . His successor had the Báb sent under guard towards Tehran . The prime minister , whose own position was dependent ...
... Báb . The governor of Isfahan hid the Báb for a time in one of his palaces , but in February 1847 , this governor died . His successor had the Báb sent under guard towards Tehran . The prime minister , whose own position was dependent ...
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... Báb's mission . From the earliest years of his ministry , ' Abdu'l - Bahá was opposed by his half - brother , Mírzá ... Báb on Mount Carmel and to place the remains of the Báb there . During the early years of ' Abdu'l- Bahá's ministry ...
... Báb's mission . From the earliest years of his ministry , ' Abdu'l - Bahá was opposed by his half - brother , Mírzá ... Báb on Mount Carmel and to place the remains of the Báb there . During the early years of ' Abdu'l- Bahá's ministry ...
Contents
The family | 26 |
Global concerns | 60 |
The Baháí community | 76 |
Copyright | |
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Abdu'l-Bahá says achieve aspect attain Báb Bábís Bahá Bahá'í administration Bahá'í community Bahá'í Faith Bahá'í laws Bahá'í Prayers Bahá'í Publishing Trust Bahá'í scriptures Bahá'í teachings Bahá'í World Centre Bahá'í writings Bahá'ís believe Bahá'u'lláh asserts Bahá'u'lláh says become cause Compilation of Compilations consultation countries divine earth essence freedom George Ronald Gleanings global glory happiness hath heart Hidden Words highest reality holy House of Justice human humankind important individual Bahá'ís institutions Iran Iranian Kingdom Kitáb-i-Aqdas large numbers laws light lives Local Spiritual Assemblies Lord manifest mankind marriage meditation National Spiritual Assemblies Nineteen Day Feast Order of Bahá'u'lláh Paris Talks persecution physical plans prejudice principles Promulgation of Universal prophet-founders Prophets race religious revealed Selections Seven Valleys Shoghi Effendi society soul station suffering Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh thee things thou tion truth unity Universal House Universal Peace unto Verily wealth Wilmette women World Order