In 1921, at the time of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, a relatively small Bahá’í community, though grieving, looked to the future with faith and courage, focused on the instructions that had been left by Him, the Centre of Bahá’u’lláh’s Covenant. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá had provided clear guidance for how the Bahá’í community was to grow, develop and […]
Covenant of Baha’u’llah Will and Testament The Baha’i Faith began with the mission entrusted by God to two Divine Messengers—the Bab and Baha’u’llah. Today, the distinctive unity of the Faith They founded stems from explicit instructions given by Baha’u’llah that have assured the continuity of guidance following His passing. This line of succession, referred to […]
By Karen Withem In Springfield, Illinois, some powerful and effective partnerships are producing dividends in the community. The three dozen or so Baha’is there work with the Urban League, the Ministerial Alliance, the Greater Springfield Interfaith Association and several race relations groups. For example, four years ago after the shooting death of a young girl, […]
Issues of Society The Edification of the People Source: Compilation of Compilations vol. 2 ‘Abdu’l-Baha was deeply concerned with the equality and advancement of women. Additionality was a concern for what is now called intersectionality. At a time when the world was wrestling with both the idea of women’s suffrage (right to vote) and “racial […]
Race-Unity-Justice Diversity is the Essence of Perfection Source: First Tablet to The Hague 17 December 1919 “A critic may object, saying that peoples, races, tribes and communities of the world are of different and varied customs, habits, tastes, character, inclinations and ideas, that opinions and thoughts are contrary to one another, and how, therefore, is […]
Impressions Majestic, Yet Humble Personality Source: Adams, Persia by a Persian, p. 489 ………. My stay in Acca was very short; if I remember correctly I was there but three days, though Mr and Mrs Getsinger were there three months. Acca is [now] a ruined fortification, its streets are narrow and dark and the houses […]
Service to Others | Teaching Teaching to Expressing Themselves Source: Selections From The Writings Of ‘abdu’l-Bahá Among the greatest of all services that can possibly be rendered by man to Almighty God is the education and training of children… It is, however, very difficult to undertake this service, even harder to succeed in it. I […]
Virtues | Friendship Not Friendship in Words Alone Source: – Paris Talks Put into practice the Teaching of Baha’u’llah, that of kindness to all nations. Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path. … Let it be seen that […]
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