A collection of 86 images and videos related to the bicentenaries of the births of Bahá’u’lláh and the Báb has been added to the Bahá'í Media Bank, as preparations for the highly anticipated, historic celebrations of the birth of the Báb gain momentum around the world.
Continuing our series of stories from “The Dawnbreakers”, this instalment tells of the Persian Grand Vizir’s plot to bring about the execution of the Báb.
Throughout the years many friends have settled in New Zealand as pioneers. Today, many friends are arising to fulfil goals of homefront pioneering. The National Spiritual Assembly shares its gratitude to all these friends, encourages others to consider this area of service, and offers a compilation of guidance as a resource for study.
A music CD of Writings by the Báb, an anthology of testimonials to the Báb, and a book of readings for children to turn to on various occasions, comprise the latest releases from the Bahá’í Distribution Service website and bookstore.
For some time, Taranaki Cluster has taken patient steps toward starting a junior youth group. Recently, those steps paid off, with help from a visiting team and their friends in Triumph Cluster.
A new online portal makes it easy for believers to apply directly for pilgrimage and brief visits to the Bahá’í World Centre.
“Between now and this festival spanning 29 and 30 October, the most befitting gift each of us can offer the Blessed Báb is widening the circle of those who will want to celebrate with us the greatness of this Day.” The National Assembly shares its loving encouragement in a letter and video message.
The National Spiritual Assembly has three main areas of focus for the fourth year of the current Five Year Plan (176 B.E.)
Why Bahá’ís stand by the principle of non-involvement in partisan politics.
The Bahá’í World Centre is always seeking devoted believers who are prepared to give their time to a period of service in the Holy Land, to meet the global needs of the Faith.
In the lead up to the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb, this is the first of a series of stories calling to mind the early days of the Faith and its“heroines and heroes whose faith was expressed in matchless, sacrificial acts that will forever adorn the annals of the Cause”.
Commissioned by the Universal House of Justice, this film will enhance our bicentenary efforts.
After the Conference we went back home to our little town, Kaikoura, thinking "How can we do more?"
Every devotional gathering established is a “much-needed response to humanity’s growing estrangement from the Source of hope and bounty” that kindles the flame of love in the heart.
A children's book that presents a brief history and stories from the early life of the Báb.
Immortal Youth is a unique and beautiful volume collecting some of the sacred and authoritative texts of the Faith concerning the Báb’s life and station.
The Báb’s message aroused hope and excitement among people from every walk of life. Although a number of prominent Muslim clerics accepted the Báb, many others felt insecure and threatened by His growing influence and feared their entrenched positions of privilege and authority would be threatened by the empowerment of the people. They denounced the Báb’s teachings as heretical and set out to destroy Him and His followers.
The National Teaching Conference, He Raranga Hou, gave its participants a new glimpse into a world-embracing vision and powerful resources to strengthen their efforts locally.
Registrations are now open for the seminars being offered by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity to be held from 7 to 17 December 2019 at the Waihi Academy.
Enjoy browsing the new website for the Bahá'í Distribution Service (BDS), also called Bahá'í Bookshop NZ.
