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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... light ... Every child is potentially the light of the world - and at the same time its darkness ; wherefore must the question of education be accounted as of primary importance . From his infancy , the child must be nursed at the breast ...
... light ... Every child is potentially the light of the world - and at the same time its darkness ; wherefore must the question of education be accounted as of primary importance . From his infancy , the child must be nursed at the breast ...
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... light within the human being : ' Thou art My lamp and My light is in thee . Get thou from it thy radiance and seek none other than Me . For I have created thee rich and have bountifully shed My favour upon thee ' ( Bahá'u'lláh ) .35 The ...
... light within the human being : ' Thou art My lamp and My light is in thee . Get thou from it thy radiance and seek none other than Me . For I have created thee rich and have bountifully shed My favour upon thee ' ( Bahá'u'lláh ) .35 The ...
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... light . And the action and effect of the light are from the Light - Giver ; so it is that all move through Him and arise by His will . 42 Bahá'u'lláh It is here that the human being reaches that contentment and inner peace for which we ...
... light . And the action and effect of the light are from the Light - Giver ; so it is that all move through Him and arise by His will . 42 Bahá'u'lláh It is here that the human being reaches that contentment and inner peace for which we ...
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