The Baha'i Faith: A Beginner's GuideA valuable and relevant insight into the youngest world religion. The 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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... Shoghi Effendi, as the next leader of the Bahá'í Faith and the authorized interpreter of the Bahá'í teachings. Shoghi Effendi is often referred to by his title, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith. He died in 1957. In 1963, the first ...
... Shoghi Effendi, as the next leader of the Bahá'í Faith and the authorized interpreter of the Bahá'í teachings. Shoghi Effendi is often referred to by his title, the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith. He died in 1957. In 1963, the first ...
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... Shoghi Effendi To advance along the road of purity frees us from the insistent demands of our lower nature. Since these demands can never be satisfied, advancing along this path in fact leads to freedom and contentment: calls for the ...
... Shoghi Effendi To advance along the road of purity frees us from the insistent demands of our lower nature. Since these demands can never be satisfied, advancing along this path in fact leads to freedom and contentment: calls for the ...
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... Shoghi Effendi, Advent of Divine Justice, p. 30 Chastity is the sexual aspect of purity. Again it should not be mistaken for prudery or the suppression of sexuality. It is rather the acknowledgement that the sexual instinct is strong ...
... Shoghi Effendi, Advent of Divine Justice, p. 30 Chastity is the sexual aspect of purity. Again it should not be mistaken for prudery or the suppression of sexuality. It is rather the acknowledgement that the sexual instinct is strong ...
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Contents
The family | |
Global concerns | |
The Baháí community | |
Baháí laws | |
The history of the Baháí Faith | |
The Baháí world today | |
Bibliography | |
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