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Holy Kitab I
Aqdas |
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Written around 1873 by Bahá'u'lláh,
the founder of the Bahá'í Faith from Iran, this work is written
in Arabic and its Arabic title is al-Kitab al-Aqdas, but it is
commonly referred to by its Persian title, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, which
was given the work by Baha'u'llah himself. It is sometimes
called "the Aqdas", "the Most Holy Book", "the Book of Laws" and
occasionally "the Book of Aqdas".Aqdas |
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Holy Kitab I Iqan |
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The Kitab-i-Iqan is one of many
books held sacred by followers of the Baha'i Faith. Kitab-i-Iqan
literally means book of certitude. This book was written by
Baha'u'llah the prophet founder of the Baha'i Faith in 1862.Iqan |
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Epistle to the Son
of the Wolf |
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Bahá'u'lláh's last major work,
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, is a recapitulation of many of
the main themes in His writings, gives a restatement of His
claim to be God's Manifestation for this day, and serves as a
compilation of some of His most important statements, for
Bahá'u'lláh re-revealed many passages to illustrate the breadth
and depth of His revelation. |
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Prayers &
Meditations by Bahaullah |
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Collection of various Prayers and
Meditations by Bahaullah the prophet founder of the Baha'i
Faith. |
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About Bahai faith |
Religion founded in Iran in the
mid-19th century by Baha Ullah.
It emerged from Babism when in 1863 Baha Ullah asserted that he
was the messenger of God predicted by the Bab. Before his death
in 1892, he appointed his son Abd ol-Baha to lead the community.
The writings of the Bab, Baha Ullah, and Abd ol-Baha form the
sacred literature. Worship consists of readings from scriptures
of all religions.
Bahai faith proclaims the essential unity of all religions and
the unity of humanity. It is concerned with social ethics and
has no priesthood or sacraments. Because of its 19 initial
disciples, it considers the number 19 sacred, and the calendar
consists of 19 months of 19 days (with four additional days).
Adherents are expected to pray daily, fast 19 days a year, and
keep to a strict ethical code.
Bahai has experienced major growth since the 1960s but has been
persecuted in Iran since the fundamentalist revolution of 1979. |
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Important Persons |
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Bahá'u'lláh
Mírzá Husayn-'Alí (b:1817-d:1892), who later took the title of
Bahá'u'lláh ("The Glory of God" in Arabic) was the
founder-prophet of the Bahá'í Faith.
He claimed to fulfill the Bábí prophecy of "He whom God shall
make manifest", but in a broader sense he also claimed to be the
Messenger of God prophesized in all great religious traditions.
He said that this day is the king of days,for which the soul of
every Prophet of God, of every Divine Messenger, hath thirsted,
and that In this most mighty Revelation, all the Dispensations
of the past have attained their highest, their final
consummation.
Bahá'u'lláh's authored many religious works, most notably the
Kitáb-i-Aqdas and the Book of Certitude. He died in Bahjí,
Palestine, present day Israel, and is buried there
Note: There are two known photographs of Bahá'u'lláh. Copies of
both pictures are at the Bahá'í World Centre, and one is on
display in the International Archives building, where the
Bahá'ís view it as part of an organized pilgrimage. Outside of
this experience Bahá'ís prefer to not view this photo in public,
or even to display it in their private homes.
This image is called the 'greatest name' and roughly translates
to 'O Glory of Glories'. The world glory used in this connection
is a translation of the Arabic term Baha, the name of Bahaullah. |
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Bahai Symbol |
 A simple nine-pointed star is generally used by Bahá'ís as a
symbol of their Faith.
The number nine has significance in the Bahá'í Revelation. Nine
years after the announcement of the Báb in Shiraz, Bahá'u'lláh
received the intimation of His mission in the dungeon in
Teheran. Nine, as the highest single-digit number, symbolizes
completeness.
Since the Bahá'í Faith claims to be the fulfillment of the
expectations of all prior religions, this symbol, as used for
example in nine-sided Bahá'í temples, reflects that sense of
fulfillment and completeness. |
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