Month: October 2023



The extraordinary Life of Abdu’l-Bahá: Day 13

Today, we covered the months, weeks, and days prior to and following the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. This video covers this section of the illustrated chronology “The Extraordinary Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on the Utterance Project website: https://theutteranceproject.com/the-extraordinary-life-of-abdul-baha-part-9/ This class is offered as part of Firm Foundation Academy 2023, in collaboration with the Desert Rose Baha’i Institute, […]

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BERESHIT: Day 1

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The extraordinary Life of Abdu’l-Bahá: Day 12

Today, we covered the life of ‘Abd’l-Bahá from 1919 to 1921, two weeks before His Ascension in November 1921. This part saw ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the plenitude of His majesty, His prestige, and finally saw ‘Abdu’l-Bahá appreciated by everyone. We tell the story of His Knighthood in this part, along with the story of the two […]

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A Roadmap for a moral Society Ep. 43 Teaching the Cause of Baha’i Faith

A Roadmap to a Moral Society: Teaching the Cause of Baha’i Faith In this video, a group of Baha’i followers join for a discussion about the importance of teaching the Baha’i faith as a means to attain a moral society. The session, held on October 2, 2023, explores ways followers can effectively spread Baha’i teachings, […]

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The extraordinary Life of Abdu’l-Bahá: Day 11

Today, we covered ‘Abd’l-Bahá’s return to the Holy Land after His three years of Journeys to the West, we looked at ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life during the First World War, and the beginning of His last three years 1918-1921, years of great prestige for the Faith and widespread recognition of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s grandeur This video covers this section […]

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Abdu’l-Baha and Ottoman Reformers

Baha’u’llah, and His Son and Successor ‘Abdu’l-Baha were in contact with Ottoman statesmen and reformers from the 1860s onwards. With a claim to a new religious dispensation, Baha’u’llah, calling Himself a “World Reformer,” composed many Writings stressing not only the spiritual regeneration and advancement of humanity but also material progress. Based on these Writings, ‘Abdu’l-Baha […]

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Dr. Susan Maneck(Phd)

Dr. Susan Maneck is an accomplished Associate Professor whose academic journey is marked by a profound dedication to the exploration of diverse religious and historical themes. Holding a PhD in History from the University of Arizona, along with an MA in Oriental Studies from the same institution, and an AB in Religious Studies from the […]

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The extraordinary Life of Abdu’l-Bahá: Day 10

Today, we covered ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s visit to Germany, Hungary, Austria and His last winter in Egypt before returning to the Holy Land in December 1913. This video covers this section of the illustrated chronology “The Extraordinary Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on the Utterance Project website: https://theutteranceproject.com/the-extraordinary-life-of-abdul-baha-part-7/#germany-1 This class is offered as part of Firm Foundation Academy 2023, […]

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The Babi and Baha’i Religions in the Ottoman Empire

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The Babi and Baha’i Religions in the Ottoman Empire

Despite the genesis of the Babi-Baha’i Religions in Iran, from very early on important developments took place in the neighbouring Ottoman Empire. This session will provide the historical context of events in the life of the Bab and Baha’u’llah. The session will be mainly based on the analysis of documents mainly at the Ottoman Archives […]

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