Sacred book of bahai

Sacred acts, sacred space, sacred time baha i studies, volume 1 john walbridge on. Full text search across thousands of books, articles and website resources. Bahais believe in peace, justice, love, altruism and unity. Book of the covenant introduction to the will and testament the sacred will and testament of abdul baha the baha i sacred writings flow out from the two central documents of the baha i revelation, the kitab i ahd, the covenant of baha ullah, and the will and. Bahais follow the teachings of bahaullah, who proclaimed the bahai faith during the middle of the 19 th century, and who taught world peace, the oneness of all humanity and the essential unity of all religions.

Jul 22, 2016 shoghi effendi recommended an intensive study of the kitabiiqan book of certitude by bahaullah and some answered questions by abdulbaha. Ink of light is an annual festival that explores and celebrates the work of baha i writers and sacred stairway. When you begin, you might want to consider these four guidelines for reading the sacred scriptures from the bahai teachings. The book of certitude 257 pages, which resolves the mysteries of past scriptures, was written by bahaullah within the span of only two days. Jun 20, 2019 sacred texts of major world religions.

The baha i reference library is the authoritative online source of baha i writings. The ocean library contains a vast collection of the worlds great religious classics. The bahai reference library is an agency of the bahai international community, a nongovernmental organization that represents and encompasses the worldwide membership of the bahai faith. Bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. These two are the first new full translations of bahaullah s writings since the publication of the most holy book kitabiaqdas in 1992. Born mirza husayn ali in tehran, persia in 1817, bahaullah was known early in his adult life as the father of the poor for his selfless work assisting the. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book baha ullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. Kalimatimaknunih the hidden words 1858 kitabiiqan the book of certitude, 1862 kitabiaqdas most holy book 1873 the kalimatimaknunih was written in 1858, the kitabiiqan in 1862 and the kitabiaqdas in 1873 by bahaullah along with more than 15,000 tablets and letters that have now been published into a book by. God is known through the lives and teachings of his great. A lawyer by profession, he began translating the bahai sacred texts into cebuano with a small book of prayers before working on the hidden words, bahaullahs principal ethical text. Bahaullahs most important book is the book of laws, also called the most holy book kitabiaqdas, which was completed in the house of abbud around 1873.

It also establishes bahai administrative institutions. All of the writings of bahaullah are regarded by bahais as divine revelation. Dr moojan momen explains the bahai beliefs about sacred texts and. The book of certitude kitabiiqan bahaullahs principal doctrinal work, which explains the concept of the oneness of religion, the symbolic use of language in the sacred books, and divine purpose in human history. Several are available in multiple editions, depending on your budget and intended recipient. Annual choral festival draws singers and sacred music. The bahai sacred writings flow out from the two central documents of the bahai revelation, the kitabiahd, the covenant of bahaullah, and the will and testament of abdulbaha. It contains selected works of baha ullah, the bab, abdu lbaha, shoghi effendi, and the universal house of justice, as well as other baha i texts. What sacred text is used by the bahai faith answers. Bahaullah the kitabiaqdas the most holy book epistle to the son of the wolf gleanings from the writings of bahaullah the hidden words of bahaullah the kitabiiqan the book of certitude prayers and meditations proclamation of bahaullah the seven valleys and the four valleys tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas. The book is the second publication of bahaullah s writings this year, following the summons of the lord of hosts last may.

Free ebook downloads of bahai sacred and authoritative texts. Since its start in 2006, the annual bahai house of worship choral festival has attracted singers and sacred music lovers from around the world. Some of these writings have been translated and published in selections from the writings of the bab. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas, but it is commonly referred to by its persian title, kitabiaqdas, which was given to the work by baha. The bahai faith, the worlds newest independent global belief system, teaches the oneness of god, the unity of humanity and the essential harmony of religion. Being extracts from the sacred writings of the bahais new york. Sacred acts, sacred space, sacred time baha i studies, volume 1.

Thus hath it been decreed by him who is the source of divine inspiration. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullah s replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. The one that states the principle laws, and will be gradually implement in the bahai community over centuries, is the kitabiaqdas. The universal house of justice considers that it may be preferable for them to do so on a bahai book, if possible. The five pointed star is found on bahai sacred buildings, such as the shrine of the bab, and two fivepointed stars, representing the bab and baha ullah, are included in the ringstone symbol. Other sacred writings in addition to the writings of bahaullah, bahais also recognize as divine scripture the writings of his herald, the bab.

The kitabiiqan book of certitude 306,614 bytes epistle to the son of the wolf 260,644 bytes the splendour of god by eric hammond 1909 a collection of profound bahai sacred texts. There are many holy books used by members of the bahai faith. Day shares stories and insights from his trilogy of books about the shrine of the bab. The bahai teachings promote the agreement of science and religion, the equality of the sexes and the elimination of. One of the most commonly read books among bahais that has come to have something of the status of a sacred history is a book call the dawnbreakers, which is a narrative of the babi period. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book was revealed by bahaullah in response. Sep 22, 2009 a summary of bahai beliefs about god and how human beings can come to know god. Sacred acts, sacred space, sacred time bahai studies.

Book of the covenant introduction to the will and testament the sacred will and testament of abdulbaha. This text forms the book of laws in the bahai faith. Every other book on this site is secondary to these. These books will repay thorough study, mastery, even to the point of memorizing certain passages. For the first time in religious history, we have reliable evidence of how the word of god is revealed. Other books considered to be among the sacred texts and bahaullahs greatest mystical compositions and preeminent doctrinal works are the kitabiiqan book of. One of the most commonly read books among baha is that has come to have something of the status of a sacred history is a book call the dawnbreakers, which is a narrative of the babi period. These two documents are the most sacred book of the covenant for the bahai faith and due to their most holy nature as the continuation of the everlasting covenant of god spoken of all throughout the bible, the fact that this covenant of christ the scroll is contained within the aqdas, is what makes the aqdas the most holy book, or the holy. Annual choral festival draws singers and sacred music lovers. Nov 14, 2018 a lawyer by profession, he began translating the bahai sacred texts into cebuano with a small book of prayers before working on the hidden words, bahaullahs principal ethical text. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms.

Introduction to the baha i sacred writ introduction to the kitab i ahd kitab i ahd. Study the holy words, read your bible, read the holy books. With every new revelation of god laws are changed according to the times. Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into anothers skin, anothers voice, anothers soul. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullahs replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. The kitabiaqdas bahai reference library the bahai faith. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the book of laws or the book of aqdas. Formats available include epub and mobi mobi is compatible with kindle. Sacred places, practices, religious texts bahai faith. A new version of the bahai reference library is now available. In 1999, he translated a compilation of prayers and writings used for the nineteen day feast. Bahaullah s book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. They possess an extensive sacred literature, some of it composed by mirza ali muhammad, and some of it by mirza yahya, but most of it by bahaullah, in the form of epistles, which are regarded by bahais as of the nature of verbal revelations, and are extremely numerous.

A brief treatise upon the spiritual teaching of the bahai religion with particular regard to its application to the great problem, now before the nations, of the establishment of an enduring world peace. Each year 180 or more voices soar in the 72foot dome, adding harmonies to the holy words of the worlds religions, as audience members contemplate their beautiful, uplifting sentiments. This site provides electronic access to selected writings of the bahai faith in english, persian and arabic. The most important of these is the kitab i aqdas the most holy book. The book of certitude 257 pages, which resolves the mysteries of past scriptures, was written by. The book of certitude 257 pages, which resolves the mysteries of past scriptures, was written by bahaullah within the. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the baha. The kitabiaqdas is regarded as the most holy book of our religion for a reason. Bahais may take an oath, if required, on any sacred book. Nov 18, 2018 the above decision makes it clear that bahais may take an oath, if required, on any sacred book. The most sacred text is the kitabiaqbas which was written by bahaullah in 1873. This book of laws contains teachings on personal status, prophecies and outlines bahai religous practices. Today his shrine is surrounded by peaceful gardens.

New volume of bahai sacred writings is published bwns. All of the writings of baha ullah are regarded by baha is as divine revelation. Ink of light is an annual festival that explores and celebrates the work of bahai writers and sacred stairway. Its founder, bahaullah 18171892, is regarded by bahais as the most recent in the line of messengers of god that stretches back beyond recorded time and that includes abraham, moses, buddha, krishna, zoroaster, christ and muhammad. Apr 24, 2019 annual choral festival draws singers and sacred music lovers april 24, 2019 the th annual bahai choral music festival devotional concerts will be held at the house of worship on sunday, may 26, at 9. The word aqdas is a superlative form derived from the. This old version of the bahai reference library will be replaced at a later date. Dr moojan momen explains the bahai beliefs about sacred texts and prophets, the transmission and distribution of their. Authors make corrections, change their minds, modify their styles, and mature with time.

The bahai faith is the youngest of the worlds independent religions. Books bahai resources special ideas bahai resources. The writings of the bab and bahaullah are regarded as divine revelation the writings of abdulbaha are recognised as. Here are the core texts of the baha i revelation the writings of baha ullah, the bab, and abdu lbaha. A holy man reading the guru granth sahib, the holy book of sikhism. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas arabic. The metaphor of a school with different teachers is used to explain the different divine messengers and religions, but that in reality they all come from the same one god and in essence are one religion. Relaxing and stress relieving art for stoners feb 9, 2020. Sacred 19 of the bahai today our books advent calendar, extracted from rogersons book of numbers, focuses on the bahai communitys affinity to the number 19. Almost every school of religious thought and belief has its own central texts to guide its followers.

Mar 17, 2015 the most holy text is the kitabiaqbas, written by bahaullah. This is a book for those who want to explore the bahai faith from the perspective of a believer but also from the point of view of accurate. The aqdas book of law, iqan book of certitude, the summons. Baha ullah the kitab i aqdas the most holy book epistle to the son of the wolf gleanings from the writings of baha ullah the hidden words of baha ullah the kitab i iqan the book of certitude prayers and meditations proclamation of baha ullah the seven valleys and the four valleys tablets of baha ullah revealed after the kitab i aqdas. It contains selected works of bahaullah, the bab, abdulbaha, shoghi effendi, and the universal house of justice, as well as other bahai texts.

The most important of these is the kitabiaqdas the most holy book. This site offers free and instant downloads of baha i sacred and authoritative texts in both epub and mobi compatible with kindle formats courtesy of the baha is of the united states. Special ideas po box 9 511 diamond rd heltonville, in 47436. Several independent observers have testified that sometimes the bab and bahaullah spoke the divine words with such speed that no one could write them down. Dr moojan momen explains the bahai beliefs about sacred texts and prophets, the transmission and distribution of their scripture and its role in the community.

Sep 25, 2009 the bahai writings and sacred scripture. Complete book is included, for historical interest. Pathway to a book given at the ink of light baha i writers festival in 2019, author michael v. Many books are wordaligned with an audio reading to provide an enjoyable readalong experience. The bahai reference library is the authoritative online source of bahai writings. This collection of high quality bahai audio books has some of the finest audio recordings of the bahai writings available and is helping recreate the experience of studying the sacred texts.