Monthly Archives: November 2006

Rabe’a Basri, born in humble circumstances and sold into slavery as a child, later settled in Basra where she attained great fame as a saint and a preacher and was highly esteemed by many of her pious contemporaries. The date of her death is given variously as 135 (752) and 185 (801). To her, a […]

Here is an abridged translation of Tadhkirat al-Auliya (The Memorial of the Saints), written in the 12th or 13th century by Farid ud-Din Attar. This translation is from Omphaloskepsis.com, which provides free, English translations of Eastern literature.

In several Tablets Bahá’u’lláh has described the fear of God as the cause of nearness to Him. This statement may be difficult for some to appreciate. For why should a loving God be feared? Fear is engendered in man when he feels inadequate to deal with a situation, and confidence is generated when he finds […]

NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BAHÁ’ÍS OF THE UNITED STATES 536 Sheridan Road Wilmette, Illinois April 1, 1958 Dear Bahá’í Friend: It is the great and solemn privilege of your National Spiritual Assembly to place in your hands this pamphlet, “The Passing of Shoghi Effendi,” written by ‘Amatu’l- Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum in collaboration with John […]