The Bahá'í Faith: A Short IntroductionThe Baha'i Faith has, in its short 150-year history, succeeded instablishing itself in every country of the world. This book is an attempt toonvey the teachings of the Baha'i Faith as they relate to the individual, toociety and to the world as a whole. There are also sections on the historyf the laws of the religion. Chapters 1 and 2 deal with the individual andhe family, while Chapters 3 and 4 examine the global and social concerns ofhe Baha'i Faith. Chapter 5 details the principles and structure of Baha'idministration, while Chapter 6 gives details of Baha'i laws. Chapter 7xamines theological teachings, while Chapters 8 and 9 consider both the pastnd the future of this rapidly growing world religion. |
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Page 6
Baha'u'llah's writings indicate that, if we want happiness and contentment, we
must do precisely the opposite to what we are constantly being urged to do by
many of those around us. He advises us: 'Dissipate not the wealth of your
precious ...
Baha'u'llah's writings indicate that, if we want happiness and contentment, we
must do precisely the opposite to what we are constantly being urged to do by
many of those around us. He advises us: 'Dissipate not the wealth of your
precious ...
Page 22
It may seem to them that they will achieve happiness in this way. In reality,
however, they are only feeding and cultivating the side of them that leads to pride
, arrogance, ambition, greed and sensual passions. This animal side can never
be ...
It may seem to them that they will achieve happiness in this way. In reality,
however, they are only feeding and cultivating the side of them that leads to pride
, arrogance, ambition, greed and sensual passions. This animal side can never
be ...
Page 48
The first of these incorrect assumptions is the idea that human happiness and
contentment can be achieved merely by increasing the wealth of the individual
members of the society. Economists assume that all human beings are motivated
by ...
The first of these incorrect assumptions is the idea that human happiness and
contentment can be achieved merely by increasing the wealth of the individual
members of the society. Economists assume that all human beings are motivated
by ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Bahá'í Faith: A Short Introduction From Buddhism to Sufism Series Oneworld Short Guides Series |
| Author | Moojan Momen |
| Edition | reprint, reissue |
| Publisher | Oneworld, 1999 |
| ISBN | 1851682090, 9781851682096 |
| Length | 153 pages |
| Subjects | › Religion / Baha'i |
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