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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... turn into the autumn of death, the bright joy of palace halls give way to moonless dark within the tomb. And therefore is none of this worth loving at all, and to this the wise will not anchor his heart.5 'Abdu'l-Bahá It is the nature ...
... turn into the autumn of death, the bright joy of palace halls give way to moonless dark within the tomb. And therefore is none of this worth loving at all, and to this the wise will not anchor his heart.5 'Abdu'l-Bahá It is the nature ...
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... turn him away from the Truth. He should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil. With all his heart should the seeker avoid fellowship with evil doers, and pray for the ...
... turn him away from the Truth. He should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil. With all his heart should the seeker avoid fellowship with evil doers, and pray for the ...
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... turn away from imitation, which is following the traces of their forefathers and sires... Nor shall the seeker reach his goal unless he sacrifice all things. That is, whatever he hath seen, and heard, and understood, all must he set at ...
... turn away from imitation, which is following the traces of their forefathers and sires... Nor shall the seeker reach his goal unless he sacrifice all things. That is, whatever he hath seen, and heard, and understood, all must he set at ...
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... turn your eyes towards the thorn, and name it a flower. Not a pure breath have ye breathed, nor hath the breeze of detachment been wafted from the meadows of your hearts. Ye have cast to the winds the loving counsels of the Beloved and ...
... turn your eyes towards the thorn, and name it a flower. Not a pure breath have ye breathed, nor hath the breeze of detachment been wafted from the meadows of your hearts. Ye have cast to the winds the loving counsels of the Beloved and ...
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A Beginner's Guide Moojan Momen. Love setteth a world aflame at every turn, and he wasteth every land where he carrieth his banner ... He hath bound a myriad victims in his fetters, wounded a myriad wise men with his arrow. Know that ...
A Beginner's Guide Moojan Momen. Love setteth a world aflame at every turn, and he wasteth every land where he carrieth his banner ... He hath bound a myriad victims in his fetters, wounded a myriad wise men with his arrow. Know that ...
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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