Baha'i Sacred Texts
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- Apr 19, 2020
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Writings of the Báb, Baháʼu'lláh, ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice
The authoritative scriptures of the Baha'i Faith are the writings of the Báb, Baháʼu'lláh, ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, and the authenticated talks of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá.
Many of the Baha'i Faith's early works took the form of letters to individuals or communities. These are termed tablets and have been collected into various books by Baháʼís over time.
Authoritative Baha'i Sacred Texts
Writings of Baha'u'llah
This collection offers the principal works of Bahá’u’lláh that have been translated into English.
Writings of the Báb
This collection offers the principal works of Bab that have been translated into English.
Writings and Talks of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
This collection is the principal writings and talks of 'Abdu'l-Baha that have been translated into English.
Prayers of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Writings of Shoghi Effendi
Much of the guidance from Shoghi Effendi have been collated and publish in book form.
Messages of the Universal House of Justice
The Universal House of Justice communicates with the world wide Baha'i community through letters and messages. Many of these messages are now available online.
Compilations of Works from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, 'Abdu'l-Baha, the Bab, Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice
Official Statements and Commentaries
Publications commissioned by the Universal House of Justice and statements of the Bahá’í International Community.
Periodicals and Other Supplementary Materials
A collection of historical periodicals and other publications that explore such subjects as the history of the Bahá’í Faith and the development of the Bahá’í community.
Publications by Individual Authors
A collection of introductory texts on the Bahá’í Faith, historical studies, and other works by individual authors.
By Nabíl-i-A‘zam
