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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... Bahá'í teaching . Partly because of its belief in the fundamental oneness of reli- gion , some have called the Bahá'í Faith an eclectic or syncretic religion , one that gathers together the best aspects of the other religions . Since ...
... Bahá'í teaching . Partly because of its belief in the fundamental oneness of reli- gion , some have called the Bahá'í Faith an eclectic or syncretic religion , one that gathers together the best aspects of the other religions . Since ...
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... Bahá'í teachings assert , however , that the sickness of society cannot be cured by economic policies or by laws ... teachings It can be observed that rather than having a specific programme of social laws that it aims to put into place ...
... Bahá'í teachings assert , however , that the sickness of society cannot be cured by economic policies or by laws ... teachings It can be observed that rather than having a specific programme of social laws that it aims to put into place ...
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... Bahá'í Faith as an independent religion , alongside the other world religions , such as Christianity , Islam , Buddhism and Hinduism . Conversion to the Bahá'í Faith is not , however , similar ... Bahá'í Faith would Theological teachings 119.
... Bahá'í Faith as an independent religion , alongside the other world religions , such as Christianity , Islam , Buddhism and Hinduism . Conversion to the Bahá'í Faith is not , however , similar ... Bahá'í Faith would Theological teachings 119.
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