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 11
... creation is capable of reflecting some of the divine attributes , human beings alone have the capac- ity to reflect them all : Upon the inmost reality of each and every created thing He hath shed the light of one of His names , and made ...
... creation is capable of reflecting some of the divine attributes , human beings alone have the capac- ity to reflect them all : Upon the inmost reality of each and every created thing He hath shed the light of one of His names , and made ...
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... created you all from the same dust ? That no one should exalt himself over the other . Ponder at all times in your hearts how ye were created . Since We have created you all from one same substance it is incumbent on you to be even as ...
... created you all from the same dust ? That no one should exalt himself over the other . Ponder at all times in your hearts how ye were created . Since We have created you all from one same substance it is incumbent on you to be even as ...
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... created things , and the lights of singleness reflected over all creation.40 Bahá'u'lláh If a person should succeed in achieving this state and of seeing with the eye of oneness , then the signs of the divine nature within will begin to ...
... created things , and the lights of singleness reflected over all creation.40 Bahá'u'lláh If a person should succeed in achieving this state and of seeing with the eye of oneness , then the signs of the divine nature within will begin to ...
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