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 95
... followers to observe . Some of these , such as prayer , meditation and fasting , are to help the individual's spiritual progress ; some , such as the marriage laws , have social implications . One of the primary purposes of the laws ...
... followers to observe . Some of these , such as prayer , meditation and fasting , are to help the individual's spiritual progress ; some , such as the marriage laws , have social implications . One of the primary purposes of the laws ...
Page 114
... followers . Thus it is that these religious leaders have been con- demned in all the books of scripture . Bahá'u'lláh gives the example of Jesus . All of the people of Israel rose up against Jesus when he came . They said that they knew ...
... followers . Thus it is that these religious leaders have been con- demned in all the books of scripture . Bahá'u'lláh gives the example of Jesus . All of the people of Israel rose up against Jesus when he came . They said that they knew ...
Page 136
... followers , including many religious scholars of Islam . The governor of Shiraz , fearing the growth of the movement , decided to arrest the Báb again in 1846. His officials carried out the arrest , but the sud- den appearance of ...
... followers , including many religious scholars of Islam . The governor of Shiraz , fearing the growth of the movement , decided to arrest the Báb again in 1846. His officials carried out the arrest , but the sud- den appearance of ...
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