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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... happiness and contentment? How. can. we. be. happy? At present, we are inundated with claims about what will make us happy and contented human beings. How often do we read in the newspapers that someone who claims to be an authority has ...
... happiness and contentment? How. can. we. be. happy? At present, we are inundated with claims about what will make us happy and contented human beings. How often do we read in the newspapers that someone who claims to be an authority has ...
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... 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 lives in the pursuit of evil and corrupt ...
... 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 lives in the pursuit of evil and corrupt ...
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... happiness by accumulating wealth and power or by indulging our sensual or material passions is due to the fact that we have been deluded by the physical world that surrounds us. It seems so immediate and 'real' that we think that it is ...
... happiness by accumulating wealth and power or by indulging our sensual or material passions is due to the fact that we have been deluded by the physical world that surrounds us. It seems so immediate and 'real' that we think that it is ...
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... happiness and contentment, we must search for it. Our search, however, must not be among the things of this world, which only lead to sadness and suffering; rather, we must make our search a spiritual quest. Bahá'u'lláh has likened the ...
... happiness and contentment, we must search for it. Our search, however, must not be among the things of this world, which only lead to sadness and suffering; rather, we must make our search a spiritual quest. Bahá'u'lláh has likened the ...
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... he becomes the lowest of the creatures.'22. What. we. must. become. What are these virtues that we must acquire to become truly human, to achieve lasting contentment and happiness? They are numerous and, as they cannot all be considered ...
... he becomes the lowest of the creatures.'22. What. we. must. become. What are these virtues that we must acquire to become truly human, to achieve lasting contentment and happiness? They are numerous and, as they cannot all be considered ...
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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