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Compilation of selected writings and letters by Shoghi Effendi discussing the principles, aims, and structures of the Bahá’í Faith with emphasis on the unity and organization of humanity as a religious and social source.
Year:
1977
Region / City:
Great Britain
Subject:
Bahá’í Faith, World Order, Unity of Mankind
Document Type:
Book / Religious Text
Organization:
Bahá’í World Centre, Universal House of Justice
Author:
Shoghi Effendi
Target Audience:
Followers of the Bahá’í Faith, scholars of religion, general readership interested in world order
Language:
English
ISBN (hardcover):
0 85398 068 3
ISBN (paperback):
0 85398 069 1
Printing:
W & J Mackay Limited, Chatham
Foreword:
Universal House of Justice
Period Covered:
Mid-19th to mid-20th century
Key Figures:
The Báb, Bahá’u’lláh, Shoghi Effendi
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Year:
1944
Occasion:
Centenary of the Declaration of the Báb
Original languages:
Arabic, Persian
Translator:
Khazeh Fananapazir (provisional), introduction by Ismael Velasco
Source publication:
The Vision of Shoghi Effendi: Proceedings of the Association for Bahá’í Studies, 9th Annual Conference, November 1984
Formatting for posting:
Mehdi Wolf, 2002; cleanup and reformatting by Mike Thomas, 2013 & 2023
Text type:
Tablet (religious and historical document)
Length:
104 manuscript pages + 95 typed pages
Audience:
Bahá’í community, scholars of Bahá’í history and literature
Subject:
Historical and theological reflections on the Bahá’í Faith centenary, characterizations of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’
Contextual relevance:
Arabic and Persian literary style, theological terminology, devotional content
Year:
1913–1917
Region / City:
Western regions, unspecified
Subject:
Spiritual guidance and the growth of the Bahá’í Faith
Document Type:
Religious writings / excerpts
Author:
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi (translator)
Audience:
Followers of the Bahá’í Faith
Source:
Tablets, Star of the West journal, selections from writings
Period Covered:
Early 20th century
Translation:
From Persian to English
Main Themes:
Perseverance under persecution, spiritual illumination, expansion of the Faith
Year:
1995
Date:
February 1995
Subject:
Bahá’í scholarship, knowledge, education and the role of scholars
Document type:
Compilation of extracts from religious writings and letters
Prepared by:
Research Department of the Universal House of Justice
Organization:
Universal House of Justice
Religious tradition:
Bahá’í Faith
Primary authors cited:
Bahá’u’lláh; ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; Shoghi Effendi; Universal House of Justice
Source texts:
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas; The Kitáb-i-Aqdas; The Promulgation of Universal Peace; letters written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi
Structure:
The Station of Scholarship; Functions of Bahá’í Scholarship; General Principles and Guidelines
Topics covered:
importance of knowledge and learning, characteristics of the truly learned, scope of Bahá’í scholarship, promotion of human welfare, defence of the Faith, scholarly methodology, spiritual foundations of learning
Year:
1944
Occasion:
Centenary of the Declaration of the Báb
Original languages:
Arabic, Persian
Translator:
Khazeh Fananapazir (provisional), introduction by Ismael Velasco
Source publication:
The Vision of Shoghi Effendi: Proceedings of the Association for Bahá’í Studies, 9th Annual Conference, November 1984
Formatting for posting:
Mehdi Wolf, 2002; cleanup and reformatting by Mike Thomas, 2013 & 2023
Text type:
Tablet (religious and historical document)
Length:
104 manuscript pages + 95 typed pages
Audience:
Bahá’í community, scholars of Bahá’í history and literature
Subject:
Historical and theological reflections on the Bahá’í Faith centenary, characterizations of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’
Contextual relevance:
Arabic and Persian literary style, theological terminology, devotional content
Year:
1913–1917
Region / City:
Western regions, unspecified
Subject:
Spiritual guidance and the growth of the Bahá’í Faith
Document Type:
Religious writings / excerpts
Author:
‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi (translator)
Audience:
Followers of the Bahá’í Faith
Source:
Tablets, Star of the West journal, selections from writings
Period Covered:
Early 20th century
Translation:
From Persian to English
Main Themes:
Perseverance under persecution, spiritual illumination, expansion of the Faith
Year:
1995
Date:
February 1995
Subject:
Bahá’í scholarship, knowledge, education and the role of scholars
Document type:
Compilation of extracts from religious writings and letters
Prepared by:
Research Department of the Universal House of Justice
Organization:
Universal House of Justice
Religious tradition:
Bahá’í Faith
Primary authors cited:
Bahá’u’lláh; ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; Shoghi Effendi; Universal House of Justice
Source texts:
Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas; The Kitáb-i-Aqdas; The Promulgation of Universal Peace; letters written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi
Structure:
The Station of Scholarship; Functions of Bahá’í Scholarship; General Principles and Guidelines
Topics covered:
importance of knowledge and learning, characteristics of the truly learned, scope of Bahá’í scholarship, promotion of human welfare, defence of the Faith, scholarly methodology, spiritual foundations of learning
Year:
172–221 B.E.
Region:
Global
Theme:
Religious observances and calendar
Document type:
Religious guidance document
Institution:
Universal House of Justice
Author:
Universal House of Justice, letters compiled from 1963–2014
Target audience:
Bahá’í community
Implementation date:
20 March 2015
Related events:
Naw-Rúz, Ridván, Twin Holy Birthdays, Declaration of the Báb, Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, Martyrdom of the Báb, Day of the Covenant, Ayyám-i-Há, Bahá’í Fast
Time reference:
Observance aligned with Badíʻ calendar and sunset-based day
Special considerations:
Suspension of work, school, and administrative activities during Holy Days; focus on community and philanthropic actions
Reference literature:
Days to Remember: Bahá’í Holy Days; Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963–1986
Year:
1996
Region:
Global
Theme:
Arts and Religion
Document type:
Compilation of Writings
Institution:
Universal House of Justice
Author:
Universal House of Justice, extracts from Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Target audience:
Bahá’ís worldwide
Period covered:
19th–20th century
Languages referenced:
Persian, English
Main focus:
Graphic and performing arts, literature, music
Purpose:
Highlighting the role of arts in spiritual education and expression
Religion:
Bahá’í Faith
Genre:
Devotional literature
Type of document:
Prayer collection
Authors:
Bahá’u’lláh; the Báb; ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Compiler / editorial authority:
Bahá’í community publications
Language:
English
Core sections:
Obligatory Prayers; General Prayers; Occasional Prayers; Special Tablets
Key topics:
worship; devotion; spiritual growth; unity; healing; teaching the Faith
Included prayers:
Short Obligatory Prayer; Medium Obligatory Prayer; Long Obligatory Prayer
Associated places mentioned:
Bahjí, ‘Akká
Intended audience:
adherents of the Bahá’í Faith and participants in devotional practice