Category Archives: Bahá’í­

The Memorial of the Saints

By lessan | Published: November 14, 2006

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.

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The shield, the buckler, the chief commander

By lessan | Published: November 7, 2006

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 […]

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The most wondrous, unique and priceless pearl

By lessan | Published: November 4, 2006

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 […]

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Choosing a guide

By lessan | Published: October 31, 2006

The Lord of the world saith: O servants! Forsake your own desires and seek that which I have desired for you. Walk ye not without one to guide you on the way, and accept ye not the words of every guide. How numerous the guides who have gone astray and failed to discover the straight […]

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Pity the deprived

By lessan | Published: October 31, 2006

O servants of God! Deprived souls are heedless of this triumphant Day, and chilled hearts have no share of the heat of this blazing Fire. (Bahá’u’lláh, The Tabernacle of Unity, p.74)

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