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 100
This is their second station, the 'station of distinction', which 'pertaineth to the
world of creation and to the limitations thereof. In this respect, each Manifestation
of God hath a distinct individuality, a definitely prescribed mission, a predestined
...
This is their second station, the 'station of distinction', which 'pertaineth to the
world of creation and to the limitations thereof. In this respect, each Manifestation
of God hath a distinct individuality, a definitely prescribed mission, a predestined
...
Page 101
It is, however, the second station, that of distinctions and difference, that has
confused humanity and made it appear that there are some inherent
contradictions among the religions of the world: It is because of this difference in
their station and ...
It is, however, the second station, that of distinctions and difference, that has
confused humanity and made it appear that there are some inherent
contradictions among the religions of the world: It is because of this difference in
their station and ...
Page 112
The movement of My Pen is stilled when it attempteth to befittingly describe the
loftiness and glory of so exalted a station. The honour with which the Hand of
Mercy will invest the soul is such as no tongue can adequately reveal, nor any
other ...
The movement of My Pen is stilled when it attempteth to befittingly describe the
loftiness and glory of so exalted a station. The honour with which the Hand of
Mercy will invest the soul is such as no tongue can adequately reveal, nor any
other ...
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Abdu'l-Baha says achieve affairs animal aspect attain attributes Babis Baghdad Baha Baha'i administration Baha'i community Baha'i Faith Baha'i Prayers Baha'i scriptures Baha'i teachings Baha'i World Centre Baha'i writings Baha'is believe Baha'u'llah asserts Baha'u'llah says become Beloved body cause consultation countries divine earth economic Edirne elected essence exalted freedom fulfilled Gleanings global glory happiness hath heart Hidden Words highest reality holy House of Justice human humankind important individual Baha'is institutions International Teaching Centre Iran ISBN Isfahan Islam Kingdom knowledge laws light lives Lord manifest mankind marriage meditation National Spiritual Assemblies nature Nineteen Day Feast path peace persecution physical plans prejudice principles prophet-founders Prophets race religious revealed Seven Valleys Shaykh Tabarsi shining Shoghi Effendi social society soul station suffering Tablets of Bahd'u'llah Tehran thee things thou truth unity Universal House unto Verily wealth women world religions WorW
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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