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 81
... Bahá'í Faith As well as the above elected institutions , there are some institu- tions to which individual Bahá'ís may be appointed . Shoghi Effendi appointed a number of individuals to the position of Hand of the Cause . He gave these ...
... Bahá'í Faith As well as the above elected institutions , there are some institu- tions to which individual Bahá'ís may be appointed . Shoghi Effendi appointed a number of individuals to the position of Hand of the Cause . He gave these ...
Page 88
... individuals if it were not for the existence of a Covenant or spiritual agreement into which each Bahá'í enters . In brief this Covenant states that , while each individual is free to interpret the Bahá'í scriptures , no one may claim ...
... individuals if it were not for the existence of a Covenant or spiritual agreement into which each Bahá'í enters . In brief this Covenant states that , while each individual is free to interpret the Bahá'í scriptures , no one may claim ...
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... Bahá'í world community as a model for the future unification of humanity . The expansion of the Bahá'í community The expansion of the Bahá'í Faith takes place mainly through the person - to - person contact of individual Bahá'ís with ...
... Bahá'í world community as a model for the future unification of humanity . The expansion of the Bahá'í community The expansion of the Bahá'í Faith takes place mainly through the person - to - person contact of individual Bahá'ís with ...
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