The kitabiiqan bahai reference library the bahai faith. As a result of hbahai discussions of my paper conversion of the great uncle of the bab the issue came up regarding a letter of the khali akbar, dated 5 rajab 1277 a. Dec 20, 2007 the book is designed as an explanation of the true nature of religion, of revelation, and of the nature of the prophet or manifestation of god. The teachings of bahaullah are all based upon union and love, and command us to abandon hatred and strife. The book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on. Baghdad 185363 including the kitabiiqan, seven valleys and the tablet of the holy mariner volume 2. Gleanings is the creative word of god the divine elixir to rejuvenate your heart, mind and soul. This book, setting forth the grand redemptive scheme of god, occupies a position unequaled by any work in the entire range of bahai literature, except the kitabiaqdas, bahaullahs most holy book. This is a fourvolume series surveying the writings of bahaullah. Bahaullah is regarded as the prophetfounder of the bahai faith and the manifestation of god for today. Oct 01, 2014 baha u llah, gleanings from the writings of baha u llah, p. A treatise revealed by bahaullah in baghdad in 186162 in response to questions posed by one of the maternal. In khanidani afnan, the persian biography of the afnan family the relatives of the bab, haji mirza sayyid muhammad states that bahaullah completed the. One arabic scholar refers to them as rehash of the bayan.
The coming of bahaullah is therefore the start of the sat or krta yuga golden age. It is the time when people will return to righteousness and the world will be at peace. Baha u llah s name means the glory of bhagwan or the splendor of ishvara. Revealed on the eve of the declaration of his mission, it proffered to mankind the choice. Bah ullah describes the role of prophets throughout history and calls some of his contemporaries to task for promulgating false or selfserving views about religion. Also note that just because bahaullah repeats the traditions and understandings of the people of the time does not mean he is necessarily in agreement with them. When this will was published, i hoped that eventually it will be considered invalid, for the following reasons. The first duty prescribed by god for his servants is the recognition of him who is the dayspring of his revelation and the fountain of his laws, who representeth the godhead in both the kingdom of his. Bahaullahs name means the glory of bhagwan or the splendor of ishvara.
The coming of baha u llah is therefore the start of the sat or krta yuga golden age. Second, it is contradictory to abdulbahas own teachings, and bahai principles which he so nobly advocated. May 01, 2003 the kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the baha i faith. The ancient beauty hath consented to be bound with chains that mankind may be. Bahaullahs kitabiiqan, revealed in 1861, is one of the foremost among the works of his revelation, unequalled by any work in the entire range of bahai literature, except the kitabiaqdas. Jun 01, 2017 known as the book of the covenant kitabiahd, the will and testament, written in bahaullahs own hand, was unsealed and read before nine witnesses nine days after bahaullahs passing.
He was born mirza husaynali on 12 november 1817 to a noble family of nur in mazandaran, iran. Translated by shoghi effendi, reprinted in many editions. Bahais have pointed to the prophecies in the hindu scriptures. It is noteworthy that at both the beginning and end of this section of the tablet, bahaullah indicates that he is quoting some accounts of the sages.
Bahaullah has no written record of miracles, that i know of. Bahaullah, gleanings from the writings of bahaullah, p. The kitabiiqan is one of many books held sacred by followers of the bahai faith. A treatise revealed by bahaullah in baghdad in 186162 in response to questions posed by one of the maternal uncles of the bab, translated by shoghi effendi and first published in english in 1931. They describe the content and background of numerous tablets and books. In it, bahaullah gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describing the universality of the revelations humankind has revceived from the prophets of god. Oct 25, 2015 by shuaullah behai the grandson of bahaullah when this will was published, i hoped that eventually it will be considered invalid, for the following reasons.
An inspiring and dramatically paced introduction to the prophet and founder of the baha i faith, the story of baha u llah presents in a clear narrative style the life of the prophet from his birth into a wealthy and noble family, through his transforming spiritual experience while incarcerated in the infamous black pit of tehran, and over the decades of harsh and increasingly remote exile that. Grandson of bahaullah doubts the authenticity of will. Bah u llah describes the role of prophets throughout history and calls some of his contemporaries to task for promulgating false or selfserving views about religion. Later the same day, a large company gathered in bahaullahs shrine where its provisions were read again. In the last 22 years of bahaullahs life were spent in prison at acre, near haifa israel. It is therefore impossible for mortal men and women, with limited intellect and finite capacities, to directly comprehend or understand the divine reality, its motives or. The quran in the writings of bahaullah and the bab. Apr 16, 2017 the bahai writings, whether from bahaullah, the bab, abdulbaha, the beloved guardian or the house of justice are characterized by a consistent and powerful admiration for. More about the life and mission of bahaullah more about this publication.
Bahaullah is another manifestation of god like other teachers from other religions, he is not unique but only one in a long line. The work holds a position of unsurpassed preeminence among bahaullahs ethical writings. Refer to the library to find the volume relevant to your studies. He preached extensively and wrote the bahia sacred works, the most holly book, the book of certitudes, and the hidden words. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book is designed as an explanation of the true nature of religion, of revelation, and of the nature of the prophet or manifestation of god.
The book outlines the essential laws and principles to be observed by his followers, lays the groundwork for bahai institutions, and articulates his vision for the. Nov 07, 2011 mr bijan motlagh, understanding the kitabiiqan, book of certitude. Baha u llah or to azal, and the ensuing jealousies and rancor so disgusted baha u llah that in 1854 he secretly departed from baghdad, taking with him only one companion, a merchant, and went to kurdistan in the north where he lived the life of a mystic. It is mentioned in the encyclopaedia of religion and ethics. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude, which was designated by bahaullah as the the lord of books revealed by the most. These wonderful gemlike verses condense the experience of divine revelation to its spiritual essence. Few people are unaffected by the clarity and beauty of this small.
It is therefore impossible for mortal men and women, with limited intellect and finite capacities, to directly comprehend or understand the divine reality, its motives or the way it operates. In 1873, bahaullah completed his most important work, the most holy book kitabiaqdas, written in the house of udi khammar, now part of the house of abbud. First, it is in violation of the commands of bahaullah, and the laws laid down by him. The book elucidates allegorical passages from the new testament and the quran that have caused misunderstandings among religious leaders. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the baha i faith. Kitabi iqan book of certitude, a major bahai work by bahaullah. This betrayal incurred even greater wrath from bahaullah. Bahaullah writes his most holy book the life of bahaullah.
The book was originally known as risaliyikhal, epistle to the uncle, and later entitled by bahaullah himself as the kitabiiqan. The book was originally known as risaliyi khal, epistle to the uncle, and later entitled by bahaullah himself as the. Known as the book of the covenant kitabiahd, the will and testament, written in bahaullahs own hand, was unsealed and read before nine witnesses nine days after bahaullahs passing. Termed by shoghi effendi the most important book written on the spiritual significance of the cause, it should be read and read over again by every soul who desires to serve bahaullah. Bahaullah revealed this book within the space of two days and two nights, in the last years of his stay in baghdad ah 1278ad 1862. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the. Le livre des certitudes admirables by magre maurice. This is one facet which the bahais do not reveal for their followers. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the bahai faith. The book of certitude kitabi iqan is the preeminent doctrinal work of the bahai faith.
Some are implemented now and some will be for the future of mankind. The hidden words were penned by bahaullah in the early years of his ministry. Bahaullah or to azal, and the ensuing jealousies and rancor so disgusted bahaullah that in 1854 he secretly departed from baghdad, taking with him only one companion, a merchant, and went to kurdistan in the north where he lived the life of a mystic. The kitabi iqan book of certitude is one of bahaullahs major works written in defence of the religious claims of sayyid ali muhammad shirazi, the bab.
The book of certitude by bahaullah, paperback barnes. Baha u llah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the most important scriptural works in all of the religious history. Bahaullahs will and testament the kitabiahd beyond. The kitabiaqdas is bahaullah s charter of his new world order. Bahaullahs writings an introduction beyond foreignness.
Bahaullahs book of certitude and the sun of iqan certainty hnet. His body was bruised and cut from the heavy chains he had worn, his feet still not healed from the bastinado beating. This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the bahai dispensation, and ordains necessary institutions through which the integrity and the unity of bahaullah. Bahaullah plainly declared in many of his wellknown tablets that the bab was elijah. This firstever trade edition of bah ullahs book of certitude offers the prolific authors account of the tenets of the faith and the universal mission of all religions.
Bahaullah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world. The bahai faith the official website of the worldwide bahai community. The last 40 years of his life were spent in exile or prison acco where he died. The work was composed partly in persian and partly in arabic by bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith, in 1861, when he was living as an exile in. The essence of bahaullahs message is aptly summarized thus. Where in the writings of bahaullah does he claim to be a. Baha is have pointed to the prophecies in the hindu scriptures. Bahaullah stood before the grand vizier dressed in the dirty, ragged clothes of a prisoner. A unique repository of inestimable treasures shoghi effendi. Bahai faith bahaullah, prophetfounder god manifestation. Bahai reference library a website containing authoritative writings and guidance of bahaullah, the bab, abdulbaha, shoghi effendi and the universal house of justice, as well as other bahai texts.
I read it when i was 19 and again now that i am 59. Kitabiiqan, the book of certitude bahai library online. This book affirms the unity of the prophets, the universality of their message, the identity of their fundamental. A selection of prayers by bahaullah online at alibris. In it, bahaullah gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describing the universality of the revelations humankind has revceived from the prophets of god, illuminating their fundamental teachings, and elucidating allegorical. A brief biography of bahaullah university of michigan.
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