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 29
... example for the conduct , morals and values that they are teaching the children , for children learn by example as much as or even more than through words . If parents want their children to be truthful , then they must be truthful ; if ...
... example for the conduct , morals and values that they are teaching the children , for children learn by example as much as or even more than through words . If parents want their children to be truthful , then they must be truthful ; if ...
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... example , projects promot- ing education , the advancement of women or racial unity ) the provision of humanitarian assistance to the sick and needy the representation of the Bahá'ís of an area in all their activities and relationships ...
... example , projects promot- ing education , the advancement of women or racial unity ) the provision of humanitarian assistance to the sick and needy the representation of the Bahá'ís of an area in all their activities and relationships ...
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... example , we should not be surprised if we are punished when this is found out ; and if we go against the spir- itual laws of the universe and fail to pray or to detach ourselves from the physical things of this world , for example ...
... example , we should not be surprised if we are punished when this is found out ; and if we go against the spir- itual laws of the universe and fail to pray or to detach ourselves from the physical things of this world , for example ...
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