All in Writings and Guidance
A letter on behalf of the Universal House of Justice announces: "These new translations have been prepared by the Research Department at the request of the House of Justice to mark the forthcoming commemoration of the centenary of the Master’s passing."
New compilation of guidance about this majestic and mighty edifice: “It is particularly befitting that the release of this compilation comes shortly before the one hundredth anniversary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and of the inauguration of the Administrative Order.”
Two letters, one from the Universal House of Justice, and one from the National Assembly, focus on the gifts we can offer in these historic moments relating to the centenary commemorations for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the close of the first century of the Formative Age of the Faith.
On the blessed Day of the Covenant, the beloved Supreme Institution of our Faith disclosed exciting vistas ahead of us in coming years.
Inspirational passages are presented here in anticipation of the Day of the Covenant, which is not a day to suspend work, but a day for reflection on the magnificent contribution to the world of the Master.
Inspirational passages are presented here in anticipation of the commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the early hours of Friday morning at 2:00 a.m. on 27 November 2020 (6 Qawl 177).
Unit convention is one of the occasions when Bahá’ís exercise the “high privilege” of voting in the unique elections that Bahá’u’lláh has established.
Celebrating special days of the second most important festival on the Baháʼí calendar.
These Bahá’í literature resources in te Reo Māori enable our community to strengthen its practice of unity in diversity in the context of Aotearoa.
It is up to the private conscience of each believer to decide how to vote in the general election and the referendums to be held soon. Quotations are provided here to assist in reflecting on the issues involved.
“In ordaining the mighty law of Ḥuqúqu’lláh, the Blessed Beauty has vouchsafed a favour unto His ardent lovers through which they can express their personal sense of devotion to God in a profoundly private act of conscience.”
These quotations for tumultuous times focus on the role of the Bahá’í community in spreading “confidence and assurance, hope and optimism”, and on promoting the oneness of humanity in the face of racial prejudice.
On this Holy Day, to be commemorated on 28 May, at 3.00 a.m., we remember the moment when, as Shoghi Effendi writes, Bahá’u’lláh’s “spirit, at long last released from the toils of a life crowded with tribulations, had winged its flight to His ‘other dominions…’”
The Holy Day for the Declaration of the Báb falls on 22-23 May (8 ‘Aẓamat). Here are offered Sacred Writings and historical accounts to uplift the hearts of readers on this sacred day.
How can we be positive and effective in our social media conversations? A brief compilation and relevant questions offer help with reflecting on themes and approaches.
The Most Great Festival is upon us, three days of which are non-work holy days. The beloved Guardian of the Cause shares the Words of Bahá’u’lláh, extolling the significance of this Festival.
Bahá’u’lláh writes: “Know thou that religion is as heaven; and fasting and obligatory prayer are its sun and its moon.” Here are some resources to help in observing the Fast and benefiting from its potent energies.
When ‘Abdu’l-Bahá passed away at the age of 77 on 28 November 1921, His funeral was attended by 10,000 mourners of numerous religious backgrounds.
The line of succession, referred to as the Covenant, went from Bahá’u’lláh to His Son ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and then from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to His grandson, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice, ordained by Bahá’u’lláh.
Born in Tehran, Iran on 12 November, 1817, Mirza Husayn-‘Alí —known as Bahá’u’lláh—was the great Divine Educator heralded by the Báb, the initiator of a new era in history in which the tyrannies and injustices of the past would give way to a world of peace and justice: an embodiment of the principle of the oneness of humankind.
