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Baha'is perceive existence on earth as an endlessly intricate dance of wills.
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Baha'i Articles
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- Aug 23
- 4 min
The Baha'i Faith and Fame: Navigating the Path of Influence
In a world captivated by fame and celebrity culture, it is intriguing to explore the intersection of faith and the pursuit of recognition.
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- Aug 3
- 3 min
Do Baha'is Argue?
Isn't that like asking if unicorns play poker?
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- Jul 31
- 4 min
Miracles were performed by Christ
It is recorded that miracles were performed by Christ. Are the reports of these miracles really to be accepted literally?
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- Jul 30
- 4 min
Jesus performed many miracles,—what about Bahá’u’lláh, did He do any miracles?
Religious texts and traditions across the globe are brimming with tales of miracles attributed to their Divine Founders.
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- Jul 23
- 2 min
Why is the number 9 important to Baha'is?
Why do Baha'i Houses of Worship (Temples) have 9 sides?
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- Jul 23
- 1 min
5 Haiku Poems about the Baha'i Faith
A selection of 5 Haiku poems about Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith.
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- Jul 16
- 4 min
Baha'i Faith's Perspective on Wealth: A Balance of Material and Spiritual Prosperity
The Baha'i Faith, offers a unique perspective on wealth, emphasizing a balance between material and spiritual prosperity.
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- Jul 16
- 2 min
The Baha'i Faith's Vision for Global Peace and Harmony
The Baha'i Faith has a unique vision for global peace and harmony that sets it apart from many other religious doctrines.
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- Jul 16
- 6 min
Unveiling the Core Beliefs of the Baha'i Faith: A Comprehensive Guide
The Baha'i Faith is known for its unique and profound principles that promote unity, peace, and spiritual growth.
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- Jul 2
- 2 min
6 Daily Obligations of a Baha'i
Bahá’u’lláh has stated quite clearly in His Writings the essential requisites for our spiritual growth.
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- Jun 28
- 3 min
Is the Baha’i Faith a form of Christianity?
Although it has some similarities with Christianity, it's not a type of Christianity.
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- May 14
- 6 min
Education and the Baha'i Faith
The Bahá’í writings place a special emphasis on the importance of education.
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- May 7
- 2 min
Leroy Ioas and the Master
In 1912, a young boy named Leroy Ioas had the opportunity to meet the Master during His visit to Chicago.
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- Mar 18
- 4 min
Do Baha'is Vote?
As is commonly known, Baha’is do not participate in partisan politics or political debates. So do they vote?
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- Mar 13
- 5 min
The revelation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, the Most Holy Book
How and where was the Kitab-i-Aqdas written
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- Mar 4
- 1 min
Esslemont College - Australia's First Baha'i Inspired School
Behind the scenes with the principal of Esslemont College
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- Mar 4
- 2 min
The Purpose of Life by Ruhiyyih Khanum
What is the object of life to a Bahá'í?
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- Jan 29
- 6 min
Aspiring as Individuals Towards a Just Economy
The market economy has, in some respects, led to wonders in human coordination.
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- Jan 29
- 2 min
Collective Wealth | A Baha'i Perspective on taxation
Today, the majority of government revenues come from individual income taxes.
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- Jan 28
- 2 min
Profit Sharing | A Baha'i Perspective
Achieving moderate social and economic outcomes must be achieved through moderate policy.
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- Jan 28
- 3 min
Collective Choice: The Power of Participation
Ensuring that public policy reflects the interests of all people requires participation.
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- Jan 28
- 3 min
Collective Choice: The Power of Public Policy
There is need of an equalization and apportionment by which all may possess the comforts and privileges of life is evident.
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- Jan 28
- 8 min
Is Economic Justice Possible?
Toward a New Conception of the Equitable Distribution of Wealth and Income.
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- Jan 2
- 2 min
Dan Rather on the Baha'i Faith
Published in The American Dream: Stories from the Heart of Our Nation "The Bahá'í have been persecuted from their beginnings. In 1844, a...
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- Oct 23, 2022
- 2 min
Badi' 2023 Planner
Mooregate publishing releases new Badi' 2023 Planner
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- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Religions and how Baha'is understand their prophecies
We all know that many religions have prophecies that they believe have been fulfilled or are yet to be.
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- Aug 7, 2022
- 1 min
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.
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- Aug 7, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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