Contemporary Ottoman Views of the Babi and Baha’i Religions
This presentation explores contemporary Ottoman perspectives on the Babi and Baha’i religions during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It examines how Ottoman officials, intellectuals, and religious authorities perceived and responded to these emerging religious movements within the broader context of political, social, and religious change. By analyzing press publications, and other writings, I will […] Read More
How to Address the Challenges in Understanding the Essence of Religion
This presentation will explore how the Central Figures of the Baháʼí Faith address the challenges associated with the development of fundamentalism and work to revive the concept of one common faith and the essential nature of religion. The discussion will delve into the Baháʼí understanding of religion itself, its various types, and its significance. Furthermore, […] Read MoreThe Greatest Holy Leaf – Part 5
The Greatest Holy Leaf (1846 – 1932): The illustrated chronology in 13 parts of the life and services of Bahíyyih Khánum, daughter of Bahá’u’lláh, sister of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, great-aunt to Shoghi Effendi, Guardian of the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh. Read MoreHow to Overcome Survival of the Fittest
This presentation explores how the “survival of the fittest” mentality, while prevalent in the natural world, hinders human progress. It argues for a shift towards recognizing our fundamental oneness, embracing unity in diversity, and striving for global cooperation. Referenced Article Read MorePrayer for the Fast #2
The Baháʼí Fast is a 19-day period each year during which adult Baháʼís in good health abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. It takes place from the 2nd to the 20th of March, immediately preceding the Baháʼí New Year. Purpose and Importance: The Baháʼí Fast is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, […] Read MoreDreams and Dream Interpretation in the Baha’i Religion
This presentation provides an outline of the importance of dreams and their interpretation in the Bahá’í Faith. After some general remarks on dreams, the importance of dreams and dream interpretation in Islam will be discussed, since they provide an archetype for the Bahá’í context. Statements on dreams by Bahá’u’lláh and Abdu’l-Bahá will also be examined. Read MorePrayer for the Fast
The Baháʼí Fast is a 19-day period each year during which adult Baháʼís in good health abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. It takes place from the 2nd to the 20th of March, immediately preceding the Baháʼí New Year. Purpose and Importance: The Baháʼí Fast is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, […] Read MoreThe Bible and the Baha’i Faith: A Religious Duty
“The Bible and the Baha’i Faith: A Religious Duty, to be presented by Wade Fransson is a focused effort to assist Baha’is in fulfilling this religious duty, assigned to us by Abdu’l Baha, to know and understand the Bible, in a format that is welcoming and inspirational for Baha’is and friends of the faith alike. […] Read More
