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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... social order . On the other hand voluntary sharing , the freely - chosen expending of one's substance , leadeth to ... social , political and economic problems . GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND OTHER TEACHINGS It can be observed that rather than ...
... social order . On the other hand voluntary sharing , the freely - chosen expending of one's substance , leadeth to ... social , political and economic problems . GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND OTHER TEACHINGS It can be observed that rather than ...
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... SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT As indicated by its many social teachings , the religion of Bahá'u'lláh is not just concerned with the spiritual development of the individual . Its broad sweep includes a wide range of social principles ...
... SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT As indicated by its many social teachings , the religion of Bahá'u'lláh is not just concerned with the spiritual development of the individual . Its broad sweep includes a wide range of social principles ...
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... SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Although several attempts were made as early as the closing decades of the nineteenth century in the Iranian Bahá'í community to begin projects for social development , these did not flourish ...
... SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Although several attempts were made as early as the closing decades of the nineteenth century in the Iranian Bahá'í community to begin projects for social development , these did not flourish ...
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Abdu'l Abdu'l-Bahá Abdu'l-Bahá says Absolute Reality achieve affairs animal attain attributes Azal Báb Bábís Baghdad Bahá Bahá'í administration Bahá'í community Bahá'í Faith BAHÁ'Í LAWS Bahá'í Prayers 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 consultation countries divine educators earth elected Essence eternal exalted existence freedom fulfilled George Ronald Gleanings global glory hath heart heaven Hidden Words highest reality House of Justice human humankind ideologies important individual Bahá'ís institutions Iran Iranian Islam Kingdom Kitáb-i-Aqdas knowledge laws leaders light lives Local Spiritual Assemblies Lord manifest Manifestations of God mankind marriage meditation National Spiritual Assemblies nature Nineteen Day Feast path peace persecution plans principles prophet prophet-founders race religious revealed Seven Valleys Shah Shoghi Effendi shrine society soul station suffering Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh Tehran thee things truth unity Universal House unto Verily women world religions