My spiritual journey from mormon to bahai to daheshist. The talk was part of the wilmette institutes celebration. Teachings calendar pilgrimage talismans category v t e. This expanded edition adds prayers from eight additional traditions. A documentary film about the communitybuilding efforts of the bahai world. May 01, 2002 titled the summons of the lord of hosts, the 272page book contains authoritative english translations of six major works written by bahaullah in the latter half of the 19th century.
Stream tracks and playlists from on your desktop or mobile device. Bahais are bahais, mormons are mormons, we each believe what we believe. The bab and bahaullah revealed their writings in arabic and persian. Given the groups influence, its also essential to maintain a standard in communication and discussion that can best reflect the standards shared. Bahai proofs for the existence of god wilmette institute. One of the bestknown and bestloved passages of this part is known as the tablet of the true seeker. Its history and teachings, william carey library, 1974.
Some still erroneously believe that the bahai faith is a sect or an offshoot of islam. Gloria faizis tothepoint and concise introduction to the faith has been translated into dozens of languages and it was the first book i read when i really began investigating the. One group, known as the free bahais, has published a book denouncing shoghi effendi who took over leadership of the bahai world faith after bahaullahs son abdulbaha died. Most of the proofs are from the book of certitude and the book of bayan. Thus do we expound our verses, and make plain the truth with clear proofs, that perchance the people may reflect upon the signs of their lord. He is the author of numerous books and essays which blend into harmony the weight of his traditional muslim education and the light of his discovery of the bahai. Oct 06, 2015 mormonism religion, mormonism, church of jesus christ of latterday saints, xorol r oliver, baha i faith, baha ullah, bahaullah, abdul baha, shoghi effendi, universal house of justice, baha i. This was the book that gulpaygani composed in america. Aug 28, 2015 bahai faith the bahai faith is a religion founded by bahaullah in 19thcentury persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.
I joined at 18, served a mission, wrote a book in defense of the church the gainsayers, but resigned in 1996 and became a bahai. Author peter terry has compiled such proofs written by bahaullah and abdulbahaorganizing them thematically by rational proofs, scriptural proofs, and spiritual proofsalong with some commentary to add clarity. Tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas sixteen tablets revealed by bahaullah during the later years of his life, including the tablet of carmel, the book of the covenant, and the tablet of wisdom, as well as excerpts from other writings. You asked why i left the baha i faith to become a daheshist. Joseph smith prophesied twice that the son of man would come in the year 1891, in red. The first duty prescribed by god for his servants is the recognition of him who is the dayspring of his revelation and the fountain of his laws, who representeth the godhead in both the kingdom of his. William carey library publications, 1984, which focuses on history. See also at then periodical was redone and called the uk bahai journal. To prove proofs of god in the bahai writings are logically valid and defensible. Memorials of the faithful is a volume of short biographies of babi figures and heroes compiled by abdulbaha.
Selections from the writings of the bab bahai reference library. This book is currently out of print but your local librarian should be able to find you a copy through interlibrary loan. The emerging global religion kindle edition by hatcher, william s, martin, j. These, together with his own considerable writings covering the history of the faith, the statements and implications of its fundamental verities and the unfoldment of its administrative order, make the modern inquirers task infinitely.
One proof, as stated above, is the revelation of a book. Divine art of living selections from the writings of baha ullah, the bab, and abdul baha by baha ullah, paine, mabel hyde isbn. The bahai faith is a monotheistic religion which emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind. For many years, until esslemonts bahaullah and the new era, it was a standard bahai textbook. The bahai proofs is specifically compiled for anyone seeking clarification on the relationship between the missions of christ and of bahaullah. The aim of this wronged one in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the holy verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquillity. Ian kluges web talk focuses on the bahai proofs of god, based on. Bahai teachings affirm that islam is a true religion revealed by allah.
Some answered questions, pages 3644 bahai reference library. Joel smith is a member of the baha i faith living in the united states. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the bahai faith. I appreciate satire, and initially chuckled when i read that line, but then i remembered that id heard it before, minus the intentional satirical humor. The title of this book says it all, and this is probably one of the most internationally popular and widespread introductory books on the bahai faith around. I became a baha i for the main reason i was trying to holdon to my belief that joseph smith was a true prophet of god. They took that quote out of the book bahaullah and the new era so you would have to see an early copy of the book, before the revision. When the ocean of my presence hath ebbed and the book of my revelation is ended, turn your faces toward him whom god hath purposed, who hath branched from this ancient. The purpose of using these two texts is to prove to mr. Today, at table, let us speak for a little of proofs. Kitab i iqan, the book of certitude, theological proofs arguments the 7 valleys and the 4 valleys, a guide for the spiritual seeker. A classic in the canon of bahai literature, a prime example of the superb scholarship of mirza abulfadl.
The talks between abdul baha and laura clifford barney took place during the difficult years, 1904 1906, when he was confined to. Knowledge of proofs and prophecies is the fuel or the driving force that leads us to serve humankind. A collection of excerpts from books and tablets revealed by the bab, including the qayyumulasma commentary on the surih of joseph, the persian bayan, dalailisabih the seven proofs, the kitabiasma the book of names, and various other writings. Divine origin of the bahai faith, by fares hedayati. This book is an introduction to the standard methods of proving mathematical theorems. This thread is targeted at bahais, asking a question well, actually a couple questions about mormonism and the bahai faith. In 2014 a newly revised, english translation by, a committe at the world bahai centre, was published, and then made available to the public in march, 2015. Selections from the writings of the bab is a book of excerpts from notable works of the bab, the. It has been approved by the american institute of mathematics open textbook initiative. Truly, this can be called the miracle of centuries, for it is reple. Sometimes considerable overlap between these forms can be observed in a particular text. Muhammad is taken to be one of the most important messengers of god as an independent. Author peter terry has compiled such proofs written by bahaullah and abdulbahaorganizing them thematically by rational proofs, scriptural proofs, and spiritual proofs along with some commentary to add clarity.
A new volume of bahai sacred writings, recently translated. Now the glorious and brilliant twentieth century has dawned, and the divine bounty is radiating universally. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Failure to teach is a symptom of a special deficiency in the soul called a lack of certitude, or a partially convinced mind. As for those who disbelieve in god, and join partners with him, they shall indeed incur his wrath, shall be cast into the fire, and shall be made to dwell, fearful and dismayed, in its depths. It was first published in an authorized english translation in 1976. To prove proofs of god in the bahai writings are logically valid and. Prophet herald of the bahai faith, and the extraordinary time in which he lived william sears. Bahaullah fulfilled countless prophecies contained in all the holy books. Recommended introductory books the inglewood bahai. Collectively, the works clearly enunciate bahaullahs claim to prophethood and offer a prescription for peaceful and just leadership in the modern world. The bahai proofs, specifically written for christians, not.
A presentation and critique of its theological tenants and apologetic use of the christian scriptures, simon greenleaf school of law, 1984. Tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas. The second and larger part of the book is the substantive discourse and deals with specific proofs, both theological and logical, of the mission of the bab. About the other quote that people say is from a newspaper that distorted what he said i think thats just an excuse for bahais to deny the existence of a failed prophecy. This site was established with the hope of promoting a better understanding of the relationship between the bahai faith and islam. It is in this book that the messianic figure of he whom god shall make manifest comes into prominence. Now hath a light and a clear book come to you from god. Bayan, dalailisabih the seven proofs, the kitabiasma the book of names, and.
There are about six million bahais in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Relaxing and stress relieving art for stoners nora reid. My personal favorite, i always love rereading this one. In the about the author section of the book page 4, we read that, bahai was dr. To understand that reason, you first must know why i became a baha i. Native african, native american, zoroastrian, taoist, confucian, shinto, jain and sikh. Now we must prove from the holy books that these two manifestations have come, and we must divine the meaning of the words of the prophets, for we wish for proofs drawn from the holy books. The only booklength christian critiques of bahaism in print are francis j.
This article summarizes the proofs of the divine origins of the bahai faith. Bahai publishing produces books based on the teachings of the bahai faith, a worldwide religious community united by the belief that there is one god, one human race, and one evolving religion 33 tracks. The brilliant proof burhane lame in chicago by the bahai news service, 1912. Baha i prayers is a compilation of prayers of baha ullah, abdul baha, and. Nothing can be considered scripture for which we do not have an original text. This facebook group has attracted a lot of seekers and friends of the faith to learn about the baha i faith. Shoghi effendi has offered the following lengthy description of the books content. The seven proofs is an apologia, written by the bab, in defense of his claims.
Mormonism religion, mormonism, church of jesus christ of latterday saints, xorol r oliver, bahai faith, bahaullah, bahaullah, abdulbaha, shoghi effendi, universal house of justice, bahai. It not only explains the timelessness of the bahai faith, but it also addresses many theological questions related to christianity. A few days ago, at table, we put forth rational proofs establishing the truth of these two manifestations. Published, along with an english translation, in chicago in 1912, the. Another work of the bab is the seven proofs in which he lays out the proofs of his mission.
The largest bahai facebook group ever public group facebook. Bahaism a warning is reprinted from the journal evangelical christendom london sept. Divine art of living selections from the writings of bahaullah, the bab, and abdulbaha by bahaullah, paine, mabel hyde isbn. Bethany house publishers, 1985, which focuses on doctrine, and william mcelwee miller, the bahai faith. Oct 04, 2015 in the about the author section of the book page 4, we read that, baha i was dr. Mohajerani the fallacy of his claims using texts he has read and referred to previously. Arabic and persian bahai texts by mirza abulfadl gulpaygani. The first edition notes that it was written december 28, 1911, in syria, by the pen of mirza abul fazl gulpaygan. A book of history and theology composed in america, in which gulpaygani gives a defense and exposition of the faith from a christian point of view. Its aim is to further enrich our devotional practice, to share a taste of our planets diverse spiritual heritage and to deepen our sense of interfaith connectedness.
Joel smith is a member of the bahai faith living in the united states. It also helped connect baha is far and wide to address many different subjects and topics. Oct 31, 2002 the bahai proofs by abdulfadl mirza, 9780877431916, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It was translated by ali kuli khan and published in new york in 1902 as the behai proofs. N o original transcripts exist for these talks and as such are more along the lines of pilgrims notes. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
Three core principles establish a basis for bahai teachings and doctrine. Beckwiths first book and based on his simon greenleaf masters thesis. The holy writings of bahaullah have been assessed to cover 100 volumes, some of which have already been translated into english and other languages. In april, 1830, joseph smith and a few associates founded the church of jesus christ, later known as the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A philosophical look at proofs for the existence of god. The state in which one should be to seriously search for the truth is the condition of the thirsty, burning soul desiring the water of life, of the fish struggling to reach the sea, of the sufferer seeking for the true doctor to obtain the divine cure, of the lost caravan endeavoring to find the right road, of the lost and wandering ship striving to reach the shore of salvation. A collection of excerpts from books and tablets revealed by the bab. The opinions expressed in this article are his own personal understanding and do not represent the official position of the baha i faith or its teachings.
Bicentenary prayer book free of charge for uk customers only. The opinions expressed in this article are his own personal understanding and do not represent the official position of the bahai faith or its teachings. Persian selection of bahai writings free of charge for uk customers only. Consider that which we have revealed in our most holy book. Bahaullah, the prophet and founder of the bahai faith, declared. Nothing brings us closer to god or closer to each other than prayer. Kitab i iqan, the book of certitude, theological proofsarguments the 7 valleys and the 4 valleys, a guide for the spiritual seeker.
Page 1 ahai proofs for the existence of god ian kluge to show that belief in god can be rational and logically coherent and is not necessarily a product of uncritical religious dogmatism or ignorance. Since its inception in the mid eighteen hundreds, the bahai faith has been regarded by many, in the region where it started, with mistrust and suspicion. For many years, until esslemonts baha ullah and the new era, it was a standard baha i textbook. Paris talks is a collection of inspiring and uplifting talks documenting an extraordinary series of public addresses abdulbaha gave on his historic trip to the west in the early. For many years, until esslemonts bahaullah and the new era, it was a standard baha i textbook.