Category: History - Religious

Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era

Birthplace of the New Revelation Early Life Declaration Spread of the Babi Movement Claims of the Bab Persecution Increases Martyrdom of the Bab Tomb on Mount Carmel Writings of Bab He Whom God Shall Make Manifest Resurrection, Paradise, and Hell Social and Ethical Teachings P...

Chapters

30. Chapter 30

I bear witness, O friends! that the favor is complete, the argument fulfilled, the proof manifest, and the evidence established. Let it now be seen what your endeavors in the pa...

18. Chapter 18

O thou who art waiting, tarry no longer, for He is come. Behold His Tabernacle and His Glory dwelling therein. It is the Ancient Glory, with a new Manifestation.--BAHA'U'LLAH.

28. Chapter 28

As to the Manifestation of the Greatest Name (Baha'u'llah): this is He Whom God promised in all His Books and Scriptures, such as the Bible, the Gospels and the Qur'an.--'ABDU'L...

24. Chapter 24

According to the Baha'i view, the problems of human life, individual and social, are so inconceivably complex that the ordinary human intellect is incapable of itself of solving...

26. Chapter 26

Know thou that in every age and dispensation all divine ordinances are changed and transformed according to the requirement of the time, except the law of love, which, like a fo...

19. Chapter 19

When the ocean of My presence hath ebbed and the Book of My Revelation is ended, turn your faces towards Him Whom God hath purposed, Who hath branched from this Ancient Root.--B...

25. Chapter 25

Today, this Servant has assuredly come to vivify the world and to bring into unity all who are on the face of the earth. That which God willeth shall come to pass and thou shalt...

29. Chapter 29

And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to...

23. Chapter 23

O ye that dwell on earth! The distinguishing feature that marketh the preeminent character of this Supreme Revelation consisteth in that We have, on the one hand, blotted out fr...

20. Chapter 20

Man must show forth fruits. A fruitless man, in the words of His Holiness the Spirit (i.e. Christ), is like a fruitless tree, and a fruitless tree is fit for fire.--BAHA'U'LLAH,...

27. Chapter 27

'Ali, the son-in-law of Muhammad, said: "That which is in conformity with science is also in conformity with religion." Whatever the intelligence of man cannot understand, relig...

22. Chapter 22

According to the Baha'i teaching the human body serves a temporary purpose in the development of the soul, and, when that purpose has been served, is laid aside; just as the egg...

21. Chapter 21

"Prayer," says 'Abdu'l-Baha, "is conversation with God." In order that God may make known His Mind and Will to men, He must speak to them in a language which they can understand...

17. Chapter 17

Verily the oppressor hath slain the Beloved of the worlds that he might thereby quench the Light of God amidst His creatures and withhold mankind from the Stream of Celestial Li...

16. Chapter 16

The Promised One of all the peoples of the world hath appeared. All peoples and communities have been expecting a Revelation, and He, Baha'u'llah, is the foremost teacher and ed...

15. Chapter 15

Progress of the Cause Prophethood of Bab and Baha'u'llah A Glorious Prospect Renewal of Religion Need for New Revelation The Last Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Baha The Guardian...

9. Chapter 9

Religion the Basis of Civilization Justice Government Political Freedom Rulers and Subjects Appointment and Promotion Economic Problems Public Finance Voluntary Sharing Work for...

3. Chapter 3

Birth and Early Life Imprisoned as Babi Exile to Baghdad Two Years in the Wilderness Opposition of Mullas Declaration at Ridvan near Baghdad Constantinople and Adrianople Letter...

7. Chapter 7

Body and Soul Oneness of All Life Simple Life Alcohol and Narcotics Enjoyments Cleanliness Effect of Obedience to Prophetic Commands The Prophet as Physician Healing by Nonmater...

13. Chapter 13

Interpretation of Prophecy The Coming of the Lord Prophecies about Christ Prophecies about the Bab and Baha'u'llah The Glory of God The Branch The Day of God The Day of Judgment...

4. Chapter 4

Birth and Childhood Youth Marriage Center of the Covenant Strict Imprisonment Renewed Turkish Commissions of Investigation Western Tours Return to Holy Land War Time at Haifa Si...

2. Chapter 2

Birthplace of the New Revelation Early Life Declaration Spread of the Babi Movement Claims of the Bab Persecution Increases Martyrdom of the Bab Tomb on Mount Carmel Writings of...

8. Chapter 8

Sectarianism in the Nineteenth Century The Message of Baha'u'llah Can Human Nature Change? First Steps Toward Unity The Problem of Authority Progressive Revelation Infallibility...

11. Chapter 11

Monastic Life Marriage Divorce The Baha'i Calendar Spiritual Assemblies Baha'i Feasts, Anniversaries, and Days of Fasting Feasts Fast Meetings The Nineteen Day Feast Mashriqu'l-...

10. Chapter 10

Conflict versus Concord The Most Great Peace Religious Prejudices Racial and Patriotic Prejudices Territorial Ambitions Universal Language Universal League of Nations Internatio...

12. Chapter 12

Conflict Due to Error Persecution of Prophets The Dawn of Reconciliation The Agnosticism Knowledge of God The Divine Manifestations Creation The Evolution of Man Body and Soul U...

6. Chapter 6

Conversation with God The Devotional Attitude Necessity for a Mediator Prayer Indispensable and Obligatory Congregational Prayer Prayer the Language of Love Deliverance from Cal...

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5. Chapter 5

14. Chapter 14