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Chastity

Brettz9 — Sun, 31 May 2026 12:36:10 GMT

Qur'án

Brettz9 — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:17:10 GMT

To-dos for this page

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	==Individual Súráhs==		==Individual Súráhs==

	Note: Outlines might be adapted from public domain outlines such as those at https://bahai-library.com/quran/quranoutlines.html to put at the page of each Suráh (the latter's verse numbering would need to be adjusted, however, to match those at https://bahai-library.com/writings/quran ).		Note: https://bahai-browser.org/ (currently Chrome and Firefox only) allows browsing a good number of references in the Writings to specific Qur'ánic verses or suráhs (and would ideally be incorporated here).

	Note: https://bahai-browser.org/ (currently Chrome only) allows browsing a good number of references in the Writings to specific Qur'ánic verses or suráhs (and would ideally be incorporated here).

	*[[Qur'án supplementary references]]		*[[Qur'án supplementary references]]
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	* [[Muhammad]]		* [[Muhammad]]
	* [[Islám]]		* [[Islám]]

			==To-dos for this page==

			* Outlines might be adapted from public domain outlines such as those at https://bahai-library.com/quran/quranoutlines.html to put at the page of each Suráh (the latter's verse numbering would need to be adjusted, however, to match those at https://bahai-library.com/writings/quran ).

	[[Category:Qur'án]]		[[Category:Qur'án]]

Importance of Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude

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	Read online at https://bahai-library.com/compilation_prayer_meditation_devotion		Read online at https://www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/compilations/importance-prayer-meditation-devotional-attitude/1#297131853 or https://bahai-library.com/compilation_prayer_meditation_devotion

	[[Category:Prayer]]		[[Category:Prayer]]
	[[Category:Meditation]]		[[Category:Meditation]]
	[[Category:Research Department compilations]]		[[Category:Research Department compilations]]

Prayer

Brettz9 — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:14:51 GMT

Administration

Brettz9 — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:12:20 GMT

Dangers of two extremes as regards Administration: source

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	"One of the main reasons why the Faith does not advance more rapidly is because the friends have not learned to live with, and work within the framework of the Administrative Order. Either they crystallize it into too set a form, or they rebel against what they feel to be a System, and do not give it sufficient support. Both of these extremes impede the progress of the Faith, and the efficiency of the believers."		"One of the main reasons why the Faith does not advance more rapidly is because the friends have not learned to live with, and work within the framework of the Administrative Order. Either they crystallize it into too set a form, or they rebel against what they feel to be a System, and do not give it sufficient support. Both of these extremes impede the progress of the Faith, and the efficiency of the believers."

	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 30 May 1952)		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 30 May 1952, ''[[Light of Divine Guidance (vol 1)]]'', p. [[ldg1:182\|182]])

	==Administrative procedure cannot replace spirituality==		==Administrative procedure cannot replace spirituality==

Bounties of God

Brettz9 — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:08:52 GMT

The whole of creation is dependent on God's loving-kindness and bounty

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	"I can have no doubt that should the holy breaths of Thy loving-kindness and the breeze of Thy bountiful favor cease, for less than the twinkling of an eye, to breathe over all created things, the entire creation would perish, and all that are in heaven and on earth would be reduced to utter nothingness."		"I can have no doubt that should the holy breaths of Thy loving-kindness and the breeze of Thy bountiful favor cease, for less than the twinkling of an eye, to breathe over all created things, the entire creation would perish, and all that are in heaven and on earth would be reduced to utter nothingness."

	:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', sec. LVIII )		:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', sec. {{pms\|58\|LVIII}})

	==Benefits of creation prove God's bounteousness (and need to turn to Him)==		==Benefits of creation prove God's bounteousness (and need to turn to Him)==

Grace

Brettz9 — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:45:08 GMT

We must focus on God's all-embracing mercy and grace

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	"Let all your striving be for this, to become the source of life and immortality, and peace and comfort and joy, to every human soul, whether one known to you or a stranger, one opposed to you or on your side. Look ye not upon the purity or impurity of his nature: look ye upon the all-embracing mercy of the Lord, the light of Whose grace hath embosomed the whole earth and all who dwell thereon, and in the plenitude of Whose bounty are immersed both the wise and the ignorant. Stranger and friend alike are seated at the table of His favor. Even as the believer, the denier who turneth away from God doth at the same time cup his hands and drink from the sea of His bestowals."		"Let all your striving be for this, to become the source of life and immortality, and peace and comfort and joy, to every human soul, whether one known to you or a stranger, one opposed to you or on your side. Look ye not upon the purity or impurity of his nature: look ye upon the all-embracing mercy of the Lord, the light of Whose grace hath embosomed the whole earth and all who dwell thereon, and in the plenitude of Whose bounty are immersed both the wise and the ignorant. Stranger and friend alike are seated at the table of His favor. Even as the believer, the denier who turneth away from God doth at the same time cup his hands and drink from the sea of His bestowals."

	:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá]]'', pp. [[swab:256\|256]])		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá]]'', p. [[swab:256\|256]])

	==The tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==		==The tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==

Deeds

Brettz9 — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:43:03 GMT

The good deeds of non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings

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	==~~Consorting~~ with the followers of all religions ~~is the 'crown of deeds'~~==		==The 'crown of deeds' is consorting with the followers of all religions==

	"Consort ye then with the followers of all religions, and proclaim ye the Cause of your Lord, the Most Compassionate; this is the very crown of deeds, if ye be of them who understand"		"Consort ye then with the followers of all religions, and proclaim ye the Cause of your Lord, the Most Compassionate; this is the very crown of deeds, if ye be of them who understand"
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	==The good deeds of non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings==		==The good deeds of non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings==

	"if you consider the matter with fairness you will see that these good deeds of the non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings. That is, the Prophets of old exhorted men to perform them, explained their advantages, and expounded their positive effects; these teachings then spread among mankind, successively reaching the non-believing souls and inclining their hearts towards these perfections; and when they found these actions to be laudable and to bring about joy and happiness among men, they too conformed to them. Thus these actions also arise from the divine teachings"		"if you consider the matter with fairness you will see that these good deeds of the non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings. That is, the Prophets of old exhorted men to perform them, explained their advantages, and expounded their positive effects; these teachings then spread among mankind, successively reaching the non-believing souls and inclining their hearts towards these perfections; and when they found these actions to be laudable and to bring about joy and happiness among men, they too conformed to them. Thus these actions also arise from the divine teachings."

	:(Abdu'l ~~Baha~~ ''[[Some Answered Questions]]'', no. 84)		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Some Answered Questions]]'', Chapter 84, par. [[saqp:84-11\|11]])

	"A person who performs good deeds but remains ignorant of God is likened to a blind man who creates a piece of art but is unable to see it."		"A person who performs good deeds but remains ignorant of God is likened to a blind man who creates a piece of art but is unable to see it."

	:(Abdu'l ~~Baha The~~ Divine Art of Living, p. 48)		:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Divine Art of Living]]'', p. 48)

	==Days of idle worship are ended; only the purest motive supported by deeds of stainless purity is now acceptable to God==		==Days of idle worship are ended; only the purest motive supported by deeds of stainless purity is now acceptable to God==

Reason

Brettz9 — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:09:27 GMT

God is rational

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	:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[World Order of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', pp. [[wob:112\|112]]~~-113~~)		:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[World Order of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', p. [[wob:112\|112]])

	==See also==		==See also==

Guardianship

Brettz9 — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:07:34 GMT

Sphere of operation/infallibility

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	==Sphere of operation/infallibility==		==Sphere of operation/infallibility==

	=== The ~~Infalibility~~ of the Guardian is confined to matters related to the ~~Baha~~'i Faith and the interpretation of ~~Baha~~'i teachings ===		=== The Infallibility of the Guardian is confined to matters related to the Bahá'í Faith and the interpretation of Bahá'í teachings ===

	The infallibility of the Guardian is confined to matters which are related strictly to the Cause and interpretation of the teachings; he is not an infallible authority on other subjects, such as economics, science, etc. When he feels that a certain thing is essential for the protection of the Cause, even if it is something that affects a person personally, he must be obeyed, but when he gives advice, such as that he gave you in a previous letter about your future, it is not binding; you are free to follow it or not as you please.		The infallibility of the Guardian is confined to matters which are related strictly to the Cause and interpretation of the teachings; he is not an infallible authority on other subjects, such as economics, science, etc. When he feels that a certain thing is essential for the protection of the Cause, even if it is something that affects a person personally, he must be obeyed, but when he gives advice, such as that he gave you in a previous letter about your future, it is not binding; you are free to follow it or not as you please.

User talk:B9O9

Brettz9 — Tue, 19 May 2026 23:32:11 GMT

chat server

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	Thank you for your contributions to the [[Virtues]] page! I moved it to [[Virtue]], though, because the plural pages are for lists of items, whereas the singular pages are for the concept itself. Thanks again! [[User:Brettz9\|Brettz9]] ([[User talk:Brettz9\|talk]]) 04:22, 7 May 2026 (EDT)		Thank you for your contributions to the [[Virtues]] page! I moved it to [[Virtue]], though, because the plural pages are for lists of items, whereas the singular pages are for the concept itself. Thanks again! [[User:Brettz9\|Brettz9]] ([[User talk:Brettz9\|talk]]) 04:22, 7 May 2026 (EDT)

			==Chat server==
			Thank you again for some excellent contributions! If you would like to join our Discord server (a chat server) at https://discord.gg/drwdkxnPr we could more easily discuss plans, policies, ideas, etc. [[User:Brettz9\|Brettz9]] ([[User talk:Brettz9\|talk]]) 19:32, 19 May 2026 (EDT)

Bounties of God

B9O9 — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:39:34 GMT

The whole of creation is dependent on God's loving-kindness and bounty

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			==The whole of creation is dependent on God's loving-kindness and bounty==

			"I can have no doubt that should the holy breaths of Thy loving-kindness and the breeze of Thy bountiful favor cease, for less than the twinkling of an eye, to breathe over all created things, the entire creation would perish, and all that are in heaven and on earth would be reduced to utter nothingness."

			:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', sec. LVIII )

	==Benefits of creation prove God's bounteousness (and need to turn to Him)==		==Benefits of creation prove God's bounteousness (and need to turn to Him)==

Administration

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	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 1 July 1957, ''[[Afire with the Vision\|Afire with the Vision: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to Latin America]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/shoghi-effendi_afire_vision 21])		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 1 July 1957, ''[[Afire with the Vision\|Afire with the Vision: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to Latin America]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/shoghi-effendi_afire_vision 21])

			==Dangers of two extremes as regards Administration==

			"One of the main reasons why the Faith does not advance more rapidly is because the friends have not learned to live with, and work within the framework of the Administrative Order. Either they crystallize it into too set a form, or they rebel against what they feel to be a System, and do not give it sufficient support. Both of these extremes impede the progress of the Faith, and the efficiency of the believers."

			:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 30 May 1952)

	==Administrative procedure cannot replace spirituality==		==Administrative procedure cannot replace spirituality==

Prayer

B9O9 — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:21:03 GMT

Grace

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	:([[The Báb]], ''[[Bahá'í Prayers]]'', p. [[bp:151\|151]])		:([[The Báb]], ''[[Bahá'í Prayers]]'', p. [[bp:151\|151]])

			==We must focus on God's all-embracing mercy and grace==

			"Let all your striving be for this, to become the source of life and immortality, and peace and comfort and joy, to every human soul, whether one known to you or a stranger, one opposed to you or on your side. Look ye not upon the purity or impurity of his nature: look ye upon the all-embracing mercy of the Lord, the light of Whose grace hath embosomed the whole earth and all who dwell thereon, and in the plenitude of Whose bounty are immersed both the wise and the ignorant. Stranger and friend alike are seated at the table of His favor. Even as the believer, the denier who turneth away from God doth at the same time cup his hands and drink from the sea of His bestowals."

			:([['Abdu'l-Bahá]], ''[[Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá]]'', pp. [[swab:256\|256]])

	==The tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==		==The tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==

Deeds

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			==Consorting with the followers of all religions is the 'crown of deeds'==

			"Consort ye then with the followers of all religions, and proclaim ye the Cause of your Lord, the Most Compassionate; this is the very crown of deeds, if ye be of them who understand"

			:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Kitáb-i-Aqdas]]'', par. [[kap:75\|75]])

	==Important to yield fruit==		==Important to yield fruit==

Morality

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			==Moral aspect of the Baha'i Teachings is extremely important==

			"…the fundamental purpose of all religions—including our own—is to bring man nearer to God, and to change his character, which is of the utmost importance. Too much emphasis is often laid on the social and economic aspects of the Teachings; but the moral aspect cannot be overemphasized.

			:(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, September 6, 1946: Bahá’í Youth, p. 8, in ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:1701\|1701]])

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Virtue]]		* [[Virtue]]

Reason

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			==God is rational==

			"invisible yet rational God"

			:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[World Order of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', pp. [[wob:112\|112]]-113)

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[Logic]]		* [[Logic]]

Guardianship

B9O9 — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:22:32 GMT

Sphere of operation/infallibility

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	==Sphere of operation/infallibility==		==Sphere of operation/infallibility==

			=== The Infalibility of the Guardian is confined to matters related to the Baha'i Faith and the interpretation of Baha'i teachings ===

			The infallibility of the Guardian is confined to matters which are related strictly to the Cause and interpretation of the teachings; he is not an infallible authority on other subjects, such as economics, science, etc. When he feels that a certain thing is essential for the protection of the Cause, even if it is something that affects a person personally, he must be obeyed, but when he gives advice, such as that he gave you in a previous letter about your future, it is not binding; you are free to follow it or not as you please.

			:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[Directives from the Guardian]]'', pp. [[dg:33\|33]]-34)

	===Infallibility of the Guardian is Not for Individual Believers to Limit or to Judge===		===Infallibility of the Guardian is Not for Individual Believers to Limit or to Judge===

Deeds

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	:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', p. [[tb:189\|189]])		:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', p. [[tb:189\|189]])

			==The good deeds of non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings==

			"if you consider the matter with fairness you will see that these good deeds of the non-believers also have their origin in the divine teachings. That is, the Prophets of old exhorted men to perform them, explained their advantages, and expounded their positive effects; these teachings then spread among mankind, successively reaching the non-believing souls and inclining their hearts towards these perfections; and when they found these actions to be laudable and to bring about joy and happiness among men, they too conformed to them. Thus these actions also arise from the divine teachings"

			:(Abdu'l Baha ''[[Some Answered Questions]]'', no. 84)

			"A person who performs good deeds but remains ignorant of God is likened to a blind man who creates a piece of art but is unable to see it."

			:(Abdu'l Baha The Divine Art of Living, p. 48)

	==Days of idle worship are ended; only the purest motive supported by deeds of stainless purity is now acceptable to God==		==Days of idle worship are ended; only the purest motive supported by deeds of stainless purity is now acceptable to God==

Grace

Brettz9 — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:01:57 GMT

The Tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath: using low caps for headings as per Wikipedia

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	:([[The Báb]], ''[[Bahá'í Prayers]]'', p. [[bp:151\|151]])		:([[The Báb]], ''[[Bahá'í Prayers]]'', p. [[bp:151\|151]])

	==The ~~Tenderness~~ of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==		==The tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==

	"The tenderness of Thy mercy, O my Lord, surpasseth the fury of Thy wrath, and Thy loving-kindness exceedeth Thy hot displeasure, and Thy grace excelleth Thy justice. Hold Thou, through Thy wondrous favors and mercies, the hands of Thy creatures, and suffer them not to be separated from the grace which Thou hast ordained as the means whereby they can recognize Thee."		"The tenderness of Thy mercy, O my Lord, surpasseth the fury of Thy wrath, and Thy loving-kindness exceedeth Thy hot displeasure, and Thy grace excelleth Thy justice. Hold Thou, through Thy wondrous favors and mercies, the hands of Thy creatures, and suffer them not to be separated from the grace which Thou hast ordained as the means whereby they can recognize Thee."

	:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', sec. {{pms\|LXXXI}})		:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', sec. {{pms\|LXXXI}})

	==See also==		==See also==

Grace

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	:([[The Báb]], ''[[Bahá'í Prayers]]'', p. [[bp:151\|151]])		:([[The Báb]], ''[[Bahá'í Prayers]]'', p. [[bp:151\|151]])

			==The Tenderness of God's mercy surpasses the fury of His wrath==

			"The tenderness of Thy mercy, O my Lord, surpasseth the fury of Thy wrath, and Thy loving-kindness exceedeth Thy hot displeasure, and Thy grace excelleth Thy justice. Hold Thou, through Thy wondrous favors and mercies, the hands of Thy creatures, and suffer them not to be separated from the grace which Thou hast ordained as the means whereby they can recognize Thee."

			:([[Bahá'u'lláh]], ''[[Prayers and Meditations of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', sec. {{pms\|LXXXI}})

	==See also==		==See also==

History

Brettz9 — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:30 GMT

moved content to more specialized pages

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	* https://bahai-library.com/zamir/sm/?26 (V.5.) (Interaction of Bahá'í History with general history)		* https://bahai-library.com/zamir/sm/?26 (V.5.) (Interaction of Bahá'í History with general history)

	==~~Baha~~'i writings on periods of history==		==Bahá'í writings on periods of history and movements==

	~~===Impact of Islam on the European Renaissance===~~		* [[Renaissance]]
			* [[Reformation]]
	"The so-called Christian civilization of which the Renaissance is one of the most striking manifestations is essentially Muslim in its origins and foundations. When medieval Europe was plunged in darkest barbarism, the Arabs regenerated and transformed by the spirit released by the religion of Muhammad were busily engaged in establishing a civilization the like of which their contemporary Christians in Europe had never witnessed before. It was eventually through Arabs that civilization was introduced to the West. It was through them that the philosophy, science and culture which the old Greeks had developed found their way to Europe. The Arabs were the ablest translators, and linguists of their age, and it is thanks to them that the writings of such well-known thinkers as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were made available to the Westerners. It is wholly unfair to attribute the efflorescence of European culture during the Renaissance period to the influence of Christianity. It was mainly the product of the forces released by the Muhammadan Dispensation."		* [[Communism]]

	~~:(From a letter written~~ [[~~on behalf of Shoghi Effendi~~]] ~~to an individual believer, April 27, 1936, in ''~~[[~~Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:1664\|1664]])~~

	~~=== Shoghi Effendi's interpretation of the Protestant Reformation===~~

	"What contribution the Reformation did really make was to seriously challenge, and partly undermine, the edifice which the Fathers of the Church had themselves reared, and to discard and demonstrate the purely human origin of the elaborate doctrines, ceremonies and institutions which they had devised. The Reformation was a right challenge to the man-made organization of the Church, and as such was a step in advance. In its origins, it was a reflection of the new spirit which Islam had released, and a God-sent punishment to those who had refused to embrace its truth."

	~~:(From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to an individual believer, December 28, 1936, in ''[[Lights of Guidance~~]]~~'', no. [[logn:1653\|1653]])~~

	~~=== Criticism of Hegelian Nationalism ===~~

	“The Hegelian philosophy which, in other countries, has, in the form of an intolerant and militant nationalism, insisted on deifying the state, has inculcated the war-spirit, and incited to racial animosity, has, likewise, led to a marked weakening of the Church and to a grave diminution of its spiritual influence. Unlike the bold offensive which an avowedly atheistic movement had chosen to launch against it, both within the Soviet union and beyond its confines, this nationalistic philosophy, which Christian rulers and governments have upheld, is an attack directed against the Church by those who were previously its professed adherents, a betrayal of its cause by its own kith and kin.”

	~~:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[World Order of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', p.~~ [[~~wob:182\|182~~]])

	==Important principles in studying==		==Important principles in studying==
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	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 30 November 1930, ''[[Unfolding Destiny]]'', pp. [[ud:426\|426]]-427)		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 30 November 1930, ''[[Unfolding Destiny]]'', pp. [[ud:426\|426]]-427)

	~~===Every area of the world has received spiritual guidance===~~

	~~“Unto every people We have sent down the Book in their own language.”~~

	~~:([[The Bab]], ''[[Selections from the writings of the Bab]]'', pp. [[45-46]])~~

	~~"Undoubtedly in those regions [The Americas] the Call of God must have been raised in ancient times"~~

	~~:([[Abdu'l Baha], ''[[Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks]]'')~~

	====See also====		====See also====
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	==Institutions for preserving==		==Institutions for preserving==
	* [[Archives]]		* [[Archives]]

			==See also==
			* [[Prophets]] (regarding religious history)

	==To-dos for this page==		==To-dos for this page==

Prophets

Brettz9 — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:31:08 GMT

Call of God must have been raised in ancient times in the Americas

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 :(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, March 31, 1941, in ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:1695|1695]])
 ===Possibly Indians of America were Influenced by Prophets in Asia===

Communism

Brettz9 — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:25:26 GMT

(Criticism of Hegelian Nationalism)

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	:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[God Passes By]]'', pp. [[gpb:360\|360]]-361)		:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[God Passes By]]'', pp. [[gpb:360\|360]]-361)

			==(Criticism of Hegelian Nationalism)==

			“The Hegelian philosophy which, in other countries, has, in the form of an intolerant and militant nationalism, insisted on deifying the state, has inculcated the war-spirit, and incited to racial animosity, has, likewise, led to a marked weakening of the Church and to a grave diminution of its spiritual influence. Unlike the bold offensive which an avowedly atheistic movement had chosen to launch against it, both within the Soviet union and beyond its confines, this nationalistic philosophy, which Christian rulers and governments have upheld, is an attack directed against the Church by those who were previously its professed adherents, a betrayal of its cause by its own kith and kin.”

			:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[World Order of Bahá'u'lláh]]'', p. [[wob:182\|182]])

	==See also==		==See also==

Renaissance

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==Impact of Islam on the European Renaissance==

"The so-called Christian civilization of which the Renaissance is one of the most striking manifestations is essentially Muslim in its origins and foundations. When medieval Europe was plunged in darkest barbarism, the Arabs regenerated and transformed by the spirit released by the religion of Muhammad were busily engaged in establishing a civilization the like of which their contemporary Christians in Europe had never witnessed before. It was eventually through Arabs that civilization was introduced to the West. It was through them that the philosophy, science and culture which the old Greeks had developed found their way to Europe. The Arabs were the ablest translators, and linguists of their age, and it is thanks to them that the writings of such well-known thinkers as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were made available to the Westerners. It is wholly unfair to attribute the efflorescence of European culture during the Renaissance period to the influence of Christianity. It was mainly the product of the forces released by the Muhammadan Dispensation."

:(From a letter written [[on behalf of Shoghi Effendi]] to an individual believer, April 27, 1936, in ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:1664|1664]])

==See also==
* [[Reformation]]

Administration

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Dangers of Over-Administration

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	"He (the Guardian) is of the opinion, however, that while the secondary aspects of Bahá'í Administration should be left out, a comprehensive statement as to its origin and significance in the Bahá'í Dispensation is of vital importance in any work of the Cause, especially if it is written by a believer. The main thing is to properly present the subject so that the reader may be able to grasp it."		"He (the Guardian) is of the opinion, however, that while the secondary aspects of Bahá'í Administration should be left out, a comprehensive statement as to its origin and significance in the Bahá'í Dispensation is of vital importance in any work of the Cause, especially if it is written by a believer. The main thing is to properly present the subject so that the reader may be able to grasp it."

	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 6 April 1936, ''[[~~EXCERPTS FROM THE WRITINGS OF THE GUARDIAN ON THE BAHÁ’Í LIFE~~]]'', p. [~~https~~:~~//bahai.works/Excerpts_from_the_writings_of_the_Guardian_on_the_Bah%C3%A1%E2%80%99%C3%AD_life/Text 12~~])		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 6 April 1936, ''[[Unfolding Destiny]]'', p. [[ud:435\|435]])

	==Dangers of ~~Over~~-~~Administration~~==		==Dangers of over-administration==

	There is a tendency, a very natural one, of administrative bodies to want to administer, and consequently to build up rules and regulations, and deluge the friends with admonitions. The Guardian has seen this take place so many times in his own experience in watching over the interests of our Faith, that he feels it wise to warn you against allowing this tendency to creep upon you unawares, so to speak. There must be a free flow of strength, stimulation and energy going out to all the centers, and not a flow of detailed instructions. To the degree to which your Assembly is able to accomplish this, will it demonstrate its maturity. To complicate matters is invariably a sign of immaturity; true wisdom is to simplify them.		"There is a tendency, a very natural one, of administrative bodies to want to administer, and consequently to build up rules and regulations, and deluge the friends with admonitions. The Guardian has seen this take place so many times in his own experience in watching over the interests of our Faith, that he feels it wise to warn you against allowing this tendency to creep upon you unawares, so to speak. There must be a free flow of strength, stimulation and energy going out to all the centers, and not a flow of detailed instructions. To the degree to which your Assembly is able to accomplish this, will it demonstrate its maturity. To complicate matters is invariably a sign of immaturity; true wisdom is to simplify them."

	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 1 July 1957, ''[[Afire with the Vision\|Afire with the Vision: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to Latin America]]'', [https://bahai-library.com/shoghi-effendi_afire_vision 21])		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 1 July 1957, ''[[Afire with the Vision\|Afire with the Vision: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to Latin America]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/shoghi-effendi_afire_vision 21])

			==Administrative procedure cannot replace spirituality==
	==~~Administration~~ cannot replace spirituality==

	"The need is very great, everywhere in the world…for a true spiritual awareness to pervade and motivate peoples’ lives. No amount of administrative procedure or adherence to rules can take the place of this soul-characteristic, this spirituality which is the essence of Man."		"The need is very great, everywhere in the world…for a true spiritual awareness to pervade and motivate peoples’ lives. No amount of administrative procedure or adherence to rules can take the place of this soul-characteristic, this spirituality which is the essence of Man."

	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 25 April 1945, ~~EXCERPTS FROM THE WRITINGS OF THE GUARDIAN ON THE BAHÁ’Í LIFE~~, p. [~~https~~:~~//bahai.works/Excerpts_from_the_writings_of_the_Guardian_on_the_Bah%C3%A1%E2%80%99%C3%AD_life/Text 12~~])		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]] [[to an individual believer]], 25 April 1945, in ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', no. [[logn:1843\|1843]])

	==Not an end, but also inseparable from the spiritual==		==Not an end, but also inseparable from the spiritual==

Sociology

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Always advised young people to study subjects as sociology as related to the teachings and aid in understanding the Faith: cit.

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	==Social Contracts==		==Social Contracts==
			* [[marriage]]

	==Importance of studying ~~Sociology~~ in order to be informed about ~~Progressive Movements~~ and to correlate these to the ~~Baha~~'i teachings==		==Topics==
			* [[individual and the environment]]

			==Importance of studying sociology==

			===Importance of studying sociology in order to be informed about progressive movements and to correlate these to the Bahá'í teachings===

	"Shoghi Effendi has for years urged the Bahá'ís (who asked his advice, and in general also), to study history, economics, sociology, etc., in order to be au courant with all the progressive movements and thoughts being put forth today, and so that they could correlate these to the Bahá'í teachings. What he wants the Bahá'ís to do is to study more, not to study less. The more general knowledge, scientific and otherwise, they possess, the better."		"Shoghi Effendi has for years urged the Bahá'ís (who asked his advice, and in general also), to study history, economics, sociology, etc., in order to be au courant with all the progressive movements and thoughts being put forth today, and so that they could correlate these to the Bahá'í teachings. What he wants the Bahá'ís to do is to study more, not to study less. The more general knowledge, scientific and otherwise, they possess, the better."

	:([[Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[~~Scholarship, 1947-07-05 To an individual believer re areas~~ of ~~study~~]]'', [https://bahai-library.com/~~writings/shoghieffendi/uncompiled_letters/1940s/1947-07-05%20To%20an%20individual%20believer%20re%20areas%20of%20study.html~~])		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], ''[[Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_importance_deepening#148 148])

	~~"Regarding the advice you requested from him concerning what studies you should specialize in with a view~~ to ~~teaching in the future: He would suggest either History, Economics or Sociology,~~ as ~~these are not only fields in which Bahá'ís take~~ a ~~great interest but also cover subjects~~ which our teachings cast ~~an entirely~~ new light upon~~. Your knowledge would be of use to the Cause in teaching it in the future, and you~~ could also ~~perhaps~~ introduce ~~the~~ Bahá'í ideas ~~into your lectures as an educator."~~		===Advised students to study sociology as a subject which our teachings cast a new light upon; could also help introduce Bahá'í ideas===

	:~~([[Shoghi Effendi]]~~, '~~'[[Youth, 13 March 1944 to~~ an ~~individual believer~~.]]'~~', [https://bahai-library~~.~~com/compilation_youth]~~		"Regarding the advice you requested from him concerning what studies you should specialize in with a view to teaching in the future: He would suggest either History, Economics or Sociology, as these are not only fields in which Bahá'ís take a great interest but also cover subjects which our teachings cast an entirely new light upon. Your knowledge would be of use to the Cause in teaching it in the future, and you could also perhaps introduce the Bahá'í ideas into your lectures as an educator."

			:([[Shoghi Effendi]], 13 March 1944 to an individual believer, ''[[Unrestrained as the Wind]]'', p. [https://bahai-library.com/unrestrained_as_the_wind#pg70 70])

	* [[marriage]]		===Always advised young people to study subjects as sociology as related to the teachings and aid in understanding the Faith===

			"The Guardian has always advised young people to study deeply such subjects as History, Economics and Sociology as they are all related to the teachings and aid in understanding the Faith...."

	~~==Topics==~~		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 12 March 1944 [[to an individual believer]], in ''[[Youth (compilation)]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_youth#2275 2275])
	* [[individual ~~and the environment~~]]

	==See also==		==See also==

Political science

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One may analyze the presuppositions shaping political structures: wikilink

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	== ~~The analysis of the presuppositions shaping political structures~~ ==		==Topics==
			* [[political criticism]]

	~~There is, however, one case in which one can criticize~~ the ~~present social and~~ political order without being necessarily forced to side with or oppose any existing regime. And this is the method adopted by the Guardian in his "Goal of a New World Order". His criticisms of the world conditions besides being very general in character are abstract; that is, instead of condemning existing institutional organizations it goes deeper and analyzes the basic ideas and conceptions which have been responsible for their establishment. This being a mere intellectual and philosophical approach to the problem of world political crisis, there is no objection if you wish to try such a method, which immediately carries you from the field of practical politics to that of political theory. But in view of the fact that no clear-cut line can be drawn between theory and practice you should be extremely careful not to make too free a use of such a method.		==One may analyze the presuppositions shaping political structures==

	*[[~~political criticism~~]]		"There is, however, one case in which one can criticize the present social and political order without being necessarily forced to side with or oppose any existing regime. And this is the method adopted by the Guardian in his `Goal of a New World Order'. His criticisms of the world conditions beside being very general in character are abstract; that is, instead of condemning existing institutional organizations it goes deeper and analyzes the basic ideas and conceptions which have been responsible for their establishment. This being a mere intellectual and philosophical approach to the problem of world political crisis, there is no objection if you wish to try such a method, which immediately carries you from the field of practical politics to that of political theory. But in view of the fact that no clear-cut line can be drawn between theory and practice you should be extremely careful not to make too free a use of such a method."

			:(From a letter written [[on behalf of the Guardian]] [[to an individual believer]], March 2, 1934, ''[[Lights of Guidance]]'', p. 452, no. [[logn:1469\|1469]])

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Philosophy

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	==Not all Western ~~Philosophers~~ have been materialistic - ~~Some~~ have been very spiritual.==		==Not all Western philosophers have been materialistic - some have been very spiritual.==

	"When He [Abdu'l Baha] calls the philosophers of the West materialistic this does not for a moment mean He includes all Western philosophers for, as you truly point out, many of them have been very spiritual in their concepts...."		"When He [Abdu'l Baha] calls the philosophers of the West materialistic this does not for a moment mean He includes all Western philosophers for, as you truly point out, many of them have been very spiritual in their concepts...."

	:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 1946 [[to an individual believer]], ''[[Socrates]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/~~writings/shoghieffendi/uncompiled_letters/1940s/1946-06-07%20on%20behalf%20of%20to%20an%20individual%20re%20Abdul-Bahas%20statements%20as%20dogmatic%20finalities.html~~ 13]		:([[On behalf of Shoghi Effendi]], 1946 [[to an individual believer]], ''[[Socrates]]'', no. [https://bahai-library.com/compilation_socrates_bwc#12 13]

	==Fruitless metaphysical hair-splitting and not philosophy in general is meant as sciences to be avoided that begin and end in words==		==Fruitless metaphysical hair-splitting and not philosophy in general is meant as sciences to be avoided that begin and end in words==
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	* [[Logic]]		* [[Logic]]
	* [[History of Philosophy]] (see also [[time-sequence]])		* [[History of Philosophy]] (see also [[time-sequence]])

	~~==See also==~~

	* https://loom.loomofreality.org/ (Compilation of over 6,000 Baha'i quotations on philosophical topics, organised and grouped into sections on different sub-themes of philosophy)


	* https://bahai-library.com/tags/*_Philosophy (Collection of many articles on Philosophy)


	* Sergeev, Mikhail. "Theology and Philosophy." In The World of the Bahá'í Faith, pp. 159-174. Routledge, 2021.


	* [[Wikipedia:Philosophy]] (for the public article at Wikipedia)

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