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Baha'i Quotes & Writings


Mercy | Baha'i Quotes
The Bahá’í Writings abound with references to the inexhaustible mercy of God, a mercy that sustains creation, guides humanity, and offers forgiveness and renewal to every soul.

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13 hours ago20 min read


Free Will and Predestination | A Baha'i Perspective
The relationship between God’s foreknowledge and human free will has long been a subject of theological reflection.

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Aug 102 min read


Upon This Rock
In the Gospel of Matthew Christ says to Peter: “thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church”. What is the meaning of this verse?

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May 114 min read


Humility
A selection of quotes from the Baha'i Writings on the topic of humility.

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Mar 296 min read


Tablet of the Holy Mariner
The Tablet of the Holy Mariner, revealed by Baháʼu'lláh in 1863, is a mystical work that explores the themes of covenant and faithfulness.

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Feb 177 min read


The Role of Education in the Development of Women
The Bahá'í Writings emphasize the vital role of education in empowering women.

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Oct 31, 202410 min read


The Bahá’í Concept of Equality
The Bahá’í Faith emphasizes the fundamental principle of the oneness of humanity, which includes the essential equality of all people.

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Oct 28, 202423 min read


Who is Blessed in the Baha'i Faith?
The Baha'i Writings teaches us who receives God's favor.

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Jul 31, 20242 min read


The Primal Point
A selection of quotes and extracts from the Baha'i Writings refering to the Bab as "the Primal Point".

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Jul 14, 202412 min read


Baha'i Quotes on Moderation
The Baha'i faith emphasizes finding a balanced middle ground in all things, as reflected in their quotes on moderation.

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Apr 14, 20243 min read


Baha'i Quotes on Courtesy
The Baha'i faith emphasizes the importance of courtesy as a cornerstone of respectful and harmonious relationships.

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Apr 14, 20243 min read


Prayer By The Bab (Chanted in Turkish) - Hz. Bab'ın Duası
Prayer by The Bab chanted Turkish with music

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Jul 13, 20231 min read


Ruhiyyih Khanum on Marriage
Ruhiyyih Khanum on what is marriage.

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Jan 3, 20232 min read


Pathways to Transformation
The 179 Edition of the Pathways to Transformation has recently been released.

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Jun 11, 20222 min read


Blessed is the Spot - LIVE
Blessed is the Spot performed live by Shadi & Shidan Toloui-Wallace From their album Radiant Heart (2019).

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Apr 24, 20221 min read


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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Mar 7, 20223 min read


Baha'i Choir at the Chile Baha'i House of Worship
Beautiful cinematography of the Baha'i House of Worship in Santiago, Chile and the choir chanting.

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Feb 21, 20221 min read


Newly translated prayers for parents
The Universal House of Justice has shared a newly authorised English translation of the prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for expectant mothers.

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Sep 28, 20211 min read


O God, my God! I yield Thee thanks for having guided me unto Thy straight Path
The following prayer was revealed for the recipient on the occasion of the birth of his daughter.

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Sep 20, 20211 min read


O Lord! Thou didst bestow and Thou didst summon back unto Thyself.
The following prayer was revealed for the recipient on the occasion of the death of his newborn child.

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Sep 18, 20211 min read


Praise be to Thee, O my God, that Thou didst graciously remember me through Thy Most Exalted Pen
Baha'i Prayer for Expectant Mothers

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Sep 16, 20211 min read


He is the Ever-Abiding, the Almighty, the Most High
Baha'i Prayer for Expectant Mothers.

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Sep 14, 20211 min read


O Lord, my Lord! I praise Thee and thank Thee for the favour
Baha'i Prayer for Expectant Mothers.

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Sep 12, 20211 min read


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 29, 20213 min read


Mankind is in Danger
Written over 100 years ago, these words of warning written by 'Abdu'l-Baha still ring true.

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Aug 7, 20214 min read


I know not, O my God, what the Fire is which Thou didst kindle in Thy land
Baha'i Prayer for Detachment by Baha'u'llah.

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Aug 7, 20211 min read


Many a chilled heart, O my God, hath been set ablaze with the fire of Thy Cause
Baha'i Prayer for Detachment by Baha'u'llah.

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Aug 2, 20211 min read


The True Seeker and the Search
When a true seeker determineth to take the step of search in the path leading unto the knowledge of the Ancient of Days...

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Jul 23, 20216 min read


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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Jun 3, 20212 min read


Refresh and Gladden my Spirit - Mandarin
Michelle Koay has put the following prayer by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, translated to Mandarin, to music.

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Jun 2, 20211 min read


Ridvan Message 2021 from the Universal House of Justice
Full text of the Ridvan Message 2021 from the Universal House of Justice, including an audio reading of the message.

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May 4, 202119 min read


Lauded be Thy name, O my God! I entreat Thee by the fragrances of the Raiment of Thy grace
Baha'i Faith prayer for detachment by Baha'u'llah. Baha'i prayer from the Baha'i Faith writings.

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Nov 11, 20201 min read


Glorified art Thou, O my God! I yield Thee thanks that Thou hast made known unto me Him
Baha'i Faith prayer for detachment by Baha'u'llah.

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Nov 1, 20201 min read


Suffer me, O my God, to draw nigh unto Thee, and to abide within the precincts of Thy court
Baha'i Faith prayer for Detachment by Baha'u'llah.

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Oct 11, 20201 min read


The Four Kinds of Love
WHAT a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living powers. - 'Abdu'l-Baha

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Oct 11, 20203 min read


Lawḥ-i-Mawlud - Tablet of the Birth
Many Baha'is read the the follow on the commemoration of the Birth of Baha'u'llah.

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Oct 7, 20206 min read


Selection of Quotes and Prayers from the Baha'i Writings about the Bab and His Station
A collections of prayers and tablets from the writings of Baha'u'llah, the Bab and Shoghi Effendi in honour of the Bab.

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Oct 4, 202010 min read


Prayers for Assistance with Tests
A collection of Baha'i prayers for aid and assistance by Baha'u'llah, the Bab and 'Abdu'l-Baha.

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Sep 26, 20204 min read


The Eleventh Principle—The Power of the Holy Spirit
The Prophets of God have not all graduated in the schools of learned philosophy; indeed they were often men of humble birth.

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Sep 23, 20204 min read


Baha'i Quotes on Dewdrop
A collection of quotes from the Baha'i Faith writings that include the word dewdrop.

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Sep 22, 20205 min read


Baha'i Prayer for Newborn
Newborn prayer from the Baha'i Writings to be recited in the ear of a newborn:

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Sep 14, 20201 min read


O Thou forgiving Lord! Although some souls have spent the days of their lives in ignorance
Baha'i prayer for the Departed by 'Abdu'l-Baha.

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Sep 13, 20201 min read


The Tenth Principle—Equality of Sex
The Tenth Principle of the Baha'i Faith—Equality of Sex.

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Sep 12, 20203 min read


O my God! O my God! Verily, Thy servant, humble before the majesty of Thy divine supremacy
Baha'i prayer for the Departed by 'Abdu'l-Baha. Includes a persian chant of this prayer.

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Sep 2, 20201 min read


The Ninth Principle—The Noninterference of Religion with Politics
The Ninth Principle of the Baha'i Faith—The Noninterference of Religion with Politics.

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Aug 31, 20204 min read


Baha'i Prayers for Aid and Assistance
A collections of prayers from the Baha'i Writings for Aid and Assistance. It includes videos, chants and music inspired by this theme.

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Aug 29, 20205 min read


O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!
Baha'i Prayer for the Departed by 'Abdu'l-Baha. A selection of videos, music and chants inspired by this prayer from the Baha'i Writings.

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Aug 23, 20201 min read


The Eighth Principle—Universal Language and Universal Peace
One of the great steps towards universal peace would be the establishment of a universal language.

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Aug 23, 20202 min read


He is God, exalted is He, the Lord of loving-kindness and bounty!
Baha'i Prayer for the Departed by Baha'u'llah.

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Aug 18, 20202 min read


The Seventh Principle—Equality of Humankind
The Seventh Principle of the Baha'i Faith - the Equality of Humankind.

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Aug 17, 20201 min read
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