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 139
... persecutions of the Bábís continued over the next few years . Eventually , in the summer of 1852 , a small group of ... persecution that resulted in the execution of almost all of the remaining leading Bábís . Among those executed was ...
... persecutions of the Bábís continued over the next few years . Eventually , in the summer of 1852 , a small group of ... persecution that resulted in the execution of almost all of the remaining leading Bábís . Among those executed was ...
Page 156
... persecution in this region has severely limited its growth there . The Bahá'í Faith is banned in many Islamic countries and there have been sporadic persecutions in some of these countries such as Morocco , Egypt , Iraq , Iran and ...
... persecution in this region has severely limited its growth there . The Bahá'í Faith is banned in many Islamic countries and there have been sporadic persecutions in some of these countries such as Morocco , Egypt , Iraq , Iran and ...
Page 157
... persecution or civil unrest have hampered the development of the Bahá'í Faith in many African countries . In those ... persecuted and deci- mated after the communist takeover . Since the collapse of com- munism , there has been a steady ...
... persecution or civil unrest have hampered the development of the Bahá'í Faith in many African countries . In those ... persecuted and deci- mated after the communist takeover . Since the collapse of com- munism , there has been a steady ...
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