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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... effect of all other forces at work in human conditions . That irresistible power is the love of God . It is my hope and prayer that it may destroy the prejudice of this one point of distinction between you and unite you all permanently ...
... effect of all other forces at work in human conditions . That irresistible power is the love of God . It is my hope and prayer that it may destroy the prejudice of this one point of distinction between you and unite you all permanently ...
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... effect of all of this on the community has only recently been recognized . To give people greater and greater freedom without balancing this with a greater sense of responsibility in their use of that freedom leads to a society in which ...
... effect of all of this on the community has only recently been recognized . To give people greater and greater freedom without balancing this with a greater sense of responsibility in their use of that freedom leads to a society in which ...
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... effect in the world . ' Abdu'l - Bahá spoke of the fact that mere good intentions and ideas are not enough ; there is also the need for some way to put these into effect in the world : Mere knowledge is not sufficient for complete human ...
... effect in the world . ' Abdu'l - Bahá spoke of the fact that mere good intentions and ideas are not enough ; there is also the need for some way to put these into effect in the world : Mere knowledge is not sufficient for complete human ...
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