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Baha'i Quotes & Writings


Tablet of the Holy Mariner
The Tablet of the Holy Mariner, revealed by Baháʼu'lláh in 1863, is a mystical work that explores the themes of covenant and faithfulness.

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Feb 177 min read
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The Role of Education in the Development of Women
The Bahá'à Writings emphasize the vital role of education in empowering women.
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Oct 31, 202410 min read
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The Bahá’à Concept of Equality
The Bahá’à Faith emphasizes the fundamental principle of the oneness of humanity, which includes the essential equality of all people.
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Oct 28, 202423 min read
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Who is Blessed in the Baha'i Faith?
The Baha'i Writings teaches us who receives God's favor.
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Jul 31, 20242 min read
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The Primal Point
A selection of quotes and extracts from the Baha'i Writings refering to the Bab as "the Primal Point".
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Jul 14, 202412 min read
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Baha'i Quotes on Moderation
The Baha'i faith emphasizes finding a balanced middle ground in all things, as reflected in their quotes on moderation.
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Apr 14, 20243 min read
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Baha'i Quotes on Courtesy
The Baha'i faith emphasizes the importance of courtesy as a cornerstone of respectful and harmonious relationships.
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Apr 14, 20243 min read
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Prayer By The Bab (Chanted in Turkish) - Hz. Bab'ın Duası
Prayer by The Bab chanted Turkish with music
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Jul 13, 20231 min read
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Ruhiyyih Khanum on Marriage
Ruhiyyih Khanum on what is marriage.
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Jan 3, 20232 min read
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Pathways to Transformation
The 179 Edition of the Pathways to Transformation has recently been released.
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Jun 11, 20222 min read
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Blessed is the Spot - LIVE
Blessed is the Spot performed live by Shadi & Shidan Toloui-Wallace From their album Radiant Heart (2019).
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Divine wisdom in fasting
Answer to a question asked by Corinne True, and daughter Arnato to 'Abdu'l-Baha, at Acca, February, 1907.
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Mar 7, 20223 min read
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Baha'i Choir at the Chile Baha'i House of Worship
Beautiful cinematography of the Baha'i House of Worship in Santiago, Chile and the choir chanting.
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Feb 22, 20221 min read
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Newly translated prayers for parents
The Universal House of Justice has shared a newly authorised English translation of the prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for expectant mothers.
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Sep 28, 20211 min read
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O God, my God! I yield Thee thanks for having guided me unto Thy straight Path
The following prayer was revealed for the recipient on the occasion of the birth of his daughter.
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Sep 20, 20211 min read
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O Lord! Thou didst bestow and Thou didst summon back unto Thyself.
The following prayer was revealed for the recipient on the occasion of the death of his newborn child.
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Sep 18, 20211 min read
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Praise be to Thee, O my God, that Thou didst graciously remember me through Thy Most Exalted Pen
Baha'i Prayer for Expectant Mothers
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Sep 16, 20211 min read
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He is the Ever-Abiding, the Almighty, the Most High
Baha'i Prayer for Expectant Mothers.
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Sep 14, 20211 min read
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O Lord, my Lord! I praise Thee and thank Thee for the favour
Baha'i Prayer for Expectant Mothers.
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Sep 12, 20211 min read
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The king, the princes, and the ministers, their pomp and glory, their might and power
Baha'u'llah recounts a story from His childhood. A lesson on the lack of importance of the "trappings of the world".
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Aug 29, 20213 min read
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Mankind is in Danger
Written over 100 years ago, these words of warning written by 'Abdu'l-Baha still ring true.
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Aug 7, 20214 min read
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I know not, O my God, what the Fire is which Thou didst kindle in Thy land
Baha'i Prayer for Detachment by Baha'u'llah.
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Aug 7, 20211 min read
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Many a chilled heart, O my God, hath been set ablaze with the fire of Thy Cause
Baha'i Prayer for Detachment by Baha'u'llah.
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Aug 3, 20211 min read
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The True Seeker and the Search
When a true seeker determineth to take the step of search in the path leading unto the knowledge of the Ancient of Days...
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Jul 23, 20216 min read
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The Universal House of Justice | New Compilation Released
The Universal House of Justice recently released this new compilation prepared at the World Centre by the Research Department.
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Jun 3, 20212 min read
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Refresh and Gladden my Spirit - Mandarin
Michelle Koay has put the following prayer by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, translated to Mandarin, to music.
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Jun 2, 20211 min read
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Ridvan Message 2021 from the Universal House of Justice
Full text of the Ridvan Message 2021 from the Universal House of Justice, including an audio reading of the message.
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May 4, 202119 min read
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Lauded be Thy name, O my God! I entreat Thee by the fragrances of the Raiment of Thy grace
Baha'i Faith prayer for detachment by Baha'u'llah. Baha'i prayer from the Baha'i Faith writings.
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Nov 11, 20201 min read
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Glorified art Thou, O my God! I yield Thee thanks that Thou hast made known unto me Him
Baha'i Faith prayer for detachment by Baha'u'llah.
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Nov 1, 20201 min read
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Suffer me, O my God, to draw nigh unto Thee, and to abide within the precincts of Thy court
Baha'i Faith prayer for Detachment by Baha'u'llah.
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Oct 11, 20201 min read
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The Four Kinds of Love
WHAT a power is love! It is the most wonderful, the greatest of all living powers. - 'Abdu'l-Baha
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Oct 11, 20203 min read
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Lawḥ-i-Mawlud - Tablet of the Birth
Many Baha'is read the the follow on the commemoration of the Birth of Baha'u'llah.
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Oct 7, 20206 min read
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Selection of Quotes and Prayers from the Baha'i Writings about the Bab and His Station
A collections of prayers and tablets from the writings of Baha'u'llah, the Bab and Shoghi Effendi in honour of the Bab.
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Oct 4, 202010 min read
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Prayers for Assistance with Tests
A collection of Baha'i prayers for aid and assistance by Baha'u'llah, the Bab and 'Abdu'l-Baha.
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Sep 26, 20204 min read
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The Eleventh Principle—The Power of the Holy Spirit
The Prophets of God have not all graduated in the schools of learned philosophy; indeed they were often men of humble birth.
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Sep 24, 20204 min read
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Baha'i Quotes on Dewdrop
A collection of quotes from the Baha'i Faith writings that include the word dewdrop.
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Sep 22, 20205 min read
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Baha'i Prayer for Newborn
Newborn prayer from the Baha'i Writings to be recited in the ear of a newborn:
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Sep 14, 20201 min read
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O Thou forgiving Lord! Although some souls have spent the days of their lives in ignorance
Baha'i prayer for the Departed by 'Abdu'l-Baha.
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Sep 13, 20201 min read
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The Tenth Principle—Equality of Sex
The Tenth Principle of the Baha'i Faith—Equality of Sex.
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Sep 12, 20203 min read
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O my God! O my God! Verily, Thy servant, humble before the majesty of Thy divine supremacy
Baha'i prayer for the Departed by 'Abdu'l-Baha. Includes a persian chant of this prayer.
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Sep 3, 20201 min read
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The Ninth Principle—The Noninterference of Religion with Politics
The Ninth Principle of the Baha'i Faith—The Noninterference of Religion with Politics.
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Sep 1, 20204 min read
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Baha'i Prayers for Aid and Assistance
A collections of prayers from the Baha'i Writings for Aid and Assistance. It includes videos, chants and music inspired by this theme.
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Aug 29, 20205 min read
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O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!
Baha'i Prayer for the Departed by 'Abdu'l-Baha. A selection of videos, music and chants inspired by this prayer from the Baha'i Writings.
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Aug 23, 20201 min read
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The Eighth Principle—Universal Language and Universal Peace
One of the great steps towards universal peace would be the establishment of a universal language.
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Aug 23, 20202 min read
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He is God, exalted is He, the Lord of loving-kindness and bounty!
Baha'i Prayer for the Departed by Baha'u'llah.
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Aug 18, 20202 min read
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The Seventh Principle—Equality of Humankind
The Seventh Principle of the Baha'i Faith - the Equality of Humankind.
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Aug 17, 20201 min read
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Glory be to Thee, O Lord my God! Abase not him whom Thou hast exalted
Baha'i prayer for the departed by Baha'u'llah.
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Aug 9, 20201 min read
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The Sixth Principle—Means of Existence for All
The sixth principal of the Baha'i Faith according to 'Abdu'l-Baha - Elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty.
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Aug 6, 20204 min read
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O my God! This is Thy servant and the son of Thy servant who hath believed in Thee
Baha'i Prayer for the departed by Baha'u'llah.
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Aug 5, 20201 min read
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The Fifth Principle—The Abolition of Prejudices
All prejudices, whether of religion, race, politics or nation, must be renounced, for these prejudices have caused the world’s sickness.
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Aug 3, 20205 min read
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