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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... TRUE SEEKER AND THE SEARCH But , O my brother , when a true seeker determineth to take the step of search in the path leading to the knowledge of the Ancient of Days , he must , before all else , cleanse and purify his heart ... from ...
... TRUE SEEKER AND THE SEARCH But , O my brother , when a true seeker determineth to take the step of search in the path leading to the knowledge of the Ancient of Days , he must , before all else , cleanse and purify his heart ... from ...
Page 90
... true and worthy , he should accept it immediately and not wilfully hold to an opinion of his own . By this excellent method he endeavours to arrive at unity and truth ... Therefore , true consultation is spiritual confer- ence in the ...
... true and worthy , he should accept it immediately and not wilfully hold to an opinion of his own . By this excellent method he endeavours to arrive at unity and truth ... Therefore , true consultation is spiritual confer- ence in the ...
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... true , for they are each the expression of the same reality , the appearance of the sun ; and if it were to be said that , with regard to their names , they differ , that would also be true.24 The oneness and differences of the prophets ...
... true , for they are each the expression of the same reality , the appearance of the sun ; and if it were to be said that , with regard to their names , they differ , that would also be true.24 The oneness and differences of the prophets ...
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