مجموعۀ لغات منتخبه از آثار امری بزبانهای فارسی، عربی و انگلیسی

Introduction: This Collection of Selected Words contains more than 2,200 significant and commonly used Persian/ Arabic words and phrases, with their corresponding English translation, that appear in the Baha'i Writings. The English translation of the Persian / Arabic word or phrase has been found by matching the words in the original Persian / Arabic text with the same word or phrase in the published English translation of that same text. This method differs from consulting Persian to English or Arabic to English dictionaries to find the English equivalent of a Persian or Arabic word, taking advantage of the translator's research and insight in selecting the most appropriate translation for a particular context and meaning. In cases where the selected work has been translated by Shoghi Effendi, this method also enables us to follow the standard set by the beloved Guardian in his translations of those works. Furthermore, this method enables one to find the translation of complete phrases riot normally found in dictionaries; therefore, every attempt has been made to include such phrases and special terms in this collection. Although a relatively small number of texts has been used in preparing this collection, it is hoped that it will be useful in the general study of the Writings in both Persian/ Arabic and English.

This Collection of Selected Words contains two sections. original Persian/ Arabic words in alphabetical order and translation. The other section lists the English translations in provides the original Persian/ Arabic words or phrases. (from page E-3 / PDF page # 182)