For “the betterment of the world”: Reformist Movements in the 19th Century and Bahaʼuʼllah as “World Reformer”
Embedded in an overview of messianic and reformist movements in different parts of the world aiming for creating a better world and a brief outline of the Ottoman reform period in the 19th century, this presentation aims to review the role and goal of Baha’u’llah, the prophet-founder of the Bahaʼi Faith, as self-declared “World Reformer”. […] Read MoreTeaching Stories
The greatest service one can do to the world of Humanity is to teach the Cause of God and instill the divine precepts in the hearts of humanity. Let’s listen to some stories to warm up our hearts to the greatest act of service and arise to spread the divine fragrances. Read MoreMr. Nasser Rohani
Nasser Rohani was born in Iran. At 18 he left his birthplace for India to pursue higher education. After the advent of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Nasser who intended to return to Iran, was unable to go back, due to his religious affiliation with the Baha’i Faith. The Baha’is are being persecuted by the […] Read MoreJustice: What it Means to Me?
The concept of justice is viewed from several angles referring to different things. Economic justice, criminal justice, social justice and moral justice all refer to the same phrase, but touch on different issues. In this thought-provoking talk, we will delve into the core principles of justice, exploring its impact on society and the individual. Discover […] Read MoreAbdu’l-Bahá in Europe
Summary: Since it was first published around twenty-five years ago, many English-speaking Baháʼís have enjoyed reading Maḥmúd’s Diary, a translated account of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá’s journey throughout the United States from April to December 1912. What is not well known in the West, however, is that the chronicler of this account, Mírzá Maḥmúd Zarqání, wrote a sequel […] Read MoreThe Bábí and Bahá’í Revelations
Sunday, August 4, 2024 (11 AM EDT): The Bábí and Bahá’í Revelations The close associations between the Bábí and Bahá’í laws and their continuity will be presented. It will also present the main laws of previous religions in the context of the teachings of the Báb. Furthermore, this presentation will analysis past religious laws confirmed, […] Read MoreHe Whom Shall Make Manifest
Sunday, July 28, 2024 (11 AM EDT): He Whom Shall Make Manifest The fourth presentation will elaborate on the continuity between the teachings of the Báb and the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh from a doctrinal and legislative perspective, with emphasis on the Figure of Him Whom God shall make manifest. It will include and elaboration on […] Read MoreThe Heavenly Treasury of the Báb
Sunday, July 21, 2024 (11 AM EDT): The Heavenly Treasury of the Báb The third presentation will highlight examples from the Báb’s Writings on ethical and mystical concepts, including individual and community exhortations and prohibitions, both social and individual. It will also include moral precepts, spiritual principles as well as a survey of the Writings […] Read MoreThe Cause of the Báb
Sunday, July 14, 2024 (11 AM EDT): The Cause of the Báb This second presentation will discuss the nature of the Revelation of the Báb, important events of His life and on the vastness of His written works, particularly, on the Qayyúmu’l-Asmá and the Persian Bayán. An analysis will follow on the many purposes of […] Read More
