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 66
... existence of differences could be celebrated as a source of richness and variety . Shoghi Effendi states that the watchword of the Bahá'ís is ' unity in diversity'.11 Shoghi Effendi calls Bahá'u'lláh's teaching of the oneness of ...
... existence of differences could be celebrated as a source of richness and variety . Shoghi Effendi states that the watchword of the Bahá'ís is ' unity in diversity'.11 Shoghi Effendi calls Bahá'u'lláh's teaching of the oneness of ...
Page 107
... existence can be proved , but the conditions of Its exis- tence are unknown.4 ( emphasis added ) Bahá'u'lláh also asserts that nothing can be said about God or Absolute Reality . Any description that we try to make of Him or It is ...
... existence can be proved , but the conditions of Its exis- tence are unknown.4 ( emphasis added ) Bahá'u'lláh also asserts that nothing can be said about God or Absolute Reality . Any description that we try to make of Him or It is ...
Page 133
... existence of worlds other than this world : Verily I say , the human soul is exalted above all egress and regress . It is still , and yet it soareth ; it moveth , and yet it is still . It is , in itself , a testimony that beareth ...
... existence of worlds other than this world : Verily I say , the human soul is exalted above all egress and regress . It is still , and yet it soareth ; it moveth , and yet it is still . It is , in itself , a testimony that beareth ...
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