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New Book: Golden Rule
Affirmed and discovered anew in every generation, the Golden Rule is a part of the inheritance of the world's peoples.
Baha'i Articles
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- Aug 7
- 1 min
New Book: Leo Tolstoy and the Bahá’í Faith
Tolstoy first heard of the Bahá'í teachings in 1894 at a time when the movement was hardly known at all in the West.
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- Aug 7
- 1 min
New Book: Covenant for Young People
The book covers a variety of topics on the Covenant, such as why the rainbow is the symbol of the Covenant, the purpose of the Covenant
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- Aug 7
- 1 min
New Book: Unveiling the Hidden Words
Diana Malouf's Unveiling the Hidden Words is a study of the translation of the Arabic verses of The Hidden Words.
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- Aug 7
- 1 min
New Book: Bahá’í References to Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Material for a comprehensive study of the Old and New Testaments, and the Qur'án, from the Bahá'í point of view.
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- Aug 7
- 1 min
New Book: Story of my Heart
The memoirs of the Hand of the Cause, 'Ali-Akbar Furútan, were first published in Iran in 1977 and reprinted in England in 1981.
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- Aug 7
- 2 min
New Book: Agnes Baldwin Alexander
Agnes Alexander was the only Hand of the Cause of God to be mentioned in the Tablets of the Divine Plan.
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- Apr 16
- 1 min
Stirrings of Baha'i social and economic development efforts in Australia
Baha’i efforts in Australia in the field of social and economic development comprise a spectrum of activities.
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- Apr 12
- 1 min
In the Words of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
A series of five booklets with passages from the writings and talks of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, wrapped together as a special gift set.
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- Apr 11
- 1 min
The Nine Year Plan
At Riḍván this year [2021] we described how, over the course of a quarter century, the Bahá’í world underwent a transformation.
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- Apr 11
- 1 min
Crowned Hearts: Amelia Collins
The Crowned Heart series is the popular and inspiring collection of stories for young readers, drawn from Lights of Fortitude.
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- Apr 11
- 1 min
The Art of Empowering Others
A book by Juliet Gentzkow has been published recently about the life and times of Gayle Abas Woolson.
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- Mar 7
- 3 min
Divine wisdom in fasting
Answer to a question asked by Corinne True, and daughter Arnato to 'Abdu'l-Baha, at Acca, February, 1907.
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- Oct 23, 2021
- 2 min
Australian Prime minister writes to the Baha'i Community
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, has written to the Australian Bahá’í Community for the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh.
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- Oct 23, 2021
- 2 min
Education and Capacity Building
The Bahá'í belief in the inherent nobility of each human being is intimately connected with the idea that education can manifest nobility.
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- Oct 23, 2021
- 2 min
Prayer, Worship and Service to Humanity
Prayer and worship are central aspects of Bahá’í life, both as individuals and as a community.
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- Oct 23, 2021
- 4 min
Honest and Eagerness when dealing with Huququ’llah
We are told to be honest when dealing with Ḥuqúqu’lláh and to be eager to observe this mighty law.
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- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
The local community is a source of untapped potential
The past two years have challenged many societies across the world in ways that they have not for a lifetime.
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- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
A holistic conversation on mental health needs the scientific, the spiritual and the social
World Mental Health Day is a reminder of the importance of continuing to have serious conversations around mental health in our communities.
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- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Equality of men and women is needed for us to reach our potential
Today is the International Day of the Girl Child. It is a global priority to put attention on distinct challenges girls face.
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- Oct 17, 2021
- 1 min
Creating an Inclusive Narrative
Creating an Inclusive Narrative is the culmination of a two-year project, a contribution to the national discourse on social cohesion.
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- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
Fazel Naghdy
In his book, Shoghi Effendi offers a philosophy of twentieth-century human history providing an explanation for the occurence of many events
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- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
Louis Gregory & Race Unity
In 1912, American society practiced strict racial segregation. Blacks or “coloreds” as they were then known were second class citizens.
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- Oct 13, 2021
- 1 min
The Baha'i World View
Baha'u'llah has brought this revelation that we are all members of one human family and we're working toward this idea of universal...
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- Oct 13, 2021
- 1 min
26 New Prayers
An elegantly designed prayer book that heralds the recent translation of 26 previously unrevealed prayers written by 'Abdu'l-Baha.
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Iranian government to seize Baha’i properties: BIC calls for international support
A new wave of economic strangulation is being unleashed against the Baha’is in Iran, as the Iranian authorities move to confiscate property.
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 4 min
Bridging the “Political Will” Gap
Imagine the perfect leader, with impeccable motives and the plan needed to save humanity. What prevents their intentions from fruition?
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
It’s Time to Resolve the Contradiction Undermining “Leave No One Behind”
The intention to “leave no one behind” is one of the moral strengths of the international community, seeking to right instances of exclusion
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
Building Communities Free of Gender-Based Violence: The Constructive Role of Religion
The work of eradicating gender-based violence, carried forward by UN WOMEN, and many others, is expanding many support resources for women.
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
Development, Human Happiness and the Challenge of Distinguishing Means From Ends
Development is inherently hard to quantify. Human well-being is multifaceted, and those working to expand it depend on many factors.
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- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
How is one impressed by meeting ‘Abdu'l-Baha?
To see, hear, or meet Him can never, it seems to me, be a shock, a startling surprise, or an overwhelming impression.
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 1 min
Baha'u'llah Loves You by Sara Gore
This little book has been written to help young children develop and nurture a love for Bahá'u'lláh.
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- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Launch of website for the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha
Across Australia, Baha’is and their friends, are honouring the life and distinct station of Abdu’l-Baha.
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- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Baha'i Administrative Order
The affairs of the Bahá’í community are administered through a system of institutions, each with its defined sphere of action.
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- Sep 1, 2021
- 18 min
The Way of the Master
George Townshend reflects upon ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s character and the lessons and example He offered for the lives of people everyone.
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- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Significance of ‘Abdu’l‑Baha
However magnetic ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s personality or however penetrating His insights, nothing cannot adequately capture such a unique character
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- Aug 30, 2021
- 6 min
How 'Abdu'l-Baha saw "colour"
The following delightful story about an incident during ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s stay in New York illustrates the fact that He was not ‘colour-blind’,
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- Aug 29, 2021
- 3 min
The king, the princes, and the ministers, their pomp and glory, their might and power
Baha'u'llah recounts a story from His childhood. A lesson on the lack of importance of the "trappings of the world".
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- Aug 9, 2021
- 8 min
What we must become
What are these virtues that we must acquire to become truly human, to achieve lasting contentment and happiness?
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- Aug 4, 2021
- 2 min
What are we and what is our purpose?
What is the reason that we are upon the earth? What is the purpose of our lives here?
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- Jul 28, 2021
- 4 min
The Spiritual Quest
If we are to find and understand the knowledge which leads to lasting happiness and contentment, we must search for it.
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- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
How can we be happy?
If we want happiness we must do precisely the opposite to what we are constantly being urged to do by many of those around us.
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- Jun 6, 2021
- 1 min
Architecture at the Bahá'í House of Worship for North America
Two short videos on the purpose of the Bahá'í House of Worship for North America and it's architecture produced by the Baha'is of USA.
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- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
The Universal House of Justice | New Compilation Released
The Universal House of Justice recently released this new compilation prepared at the World Centre by the Research Department.
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- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
1844 - "What hath God Wrought"
Baha’is believe that the prophecies foretold in the various religions were, in fact, fulfilled in 1844.
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- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
Bahá'í Involvement in Politics
Bahá’u’lláh required that His followers strictly abstain from conflict, characteristics of the partisanship practiced in politics.
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- May 2, 2021
- 2 min
3 Common Questions Baha'is Answer
Or 3 questions you wanted to ask a Baha'i!
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- Apr 25, 2021
- 4 min
Sharing the Baha'i Teachings
Bahá’u’lláh has stated that each Bahá’í has the duty to share the Faith with others but forbids the practice of proselytism.
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- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
What is the Baha'i Faith
Throughout history, God has revealed Himself to humanity through a series of divine Messengers, whose teachings guide and educate us.
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- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
Do Bahá’ís have places of worship?
Bahá’u’lláh called for temples of great beauty to be built eventually in every locality where Bahá’ís reside.
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