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- Wed Aug 24, 2011 9:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: tattoo my body with bahai symbols?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 83010
Re: tattoo my body with bahai symbols?
Good post, Bruce! If I'm not wrong, the Greatest Name should also not be used as profile pictures on social networking websites (someone shared with me a reference to that which I don't have right now). I think that, along with what you wrote, stresses the importance of showing reverence in what we ...
- Tue Aug 23, 2011 7:15 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: tattoo my body with bahai symbols?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 83010
Re: tattoo my body with bahai symbols?
Some ideas humbly offered to think about before making such a decision. Dignity and moderation should always be kept in mind, as previously stated. We should also remember that since our ultimate goal is teaching and attracting men to the Cause of God, we should try to keep our images in such a way ...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Why a Messenger after Muhammad?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 68768
Re: WHy a Messenger after Muhammad?
Just because Muhammad is the last Prophet, that doesn't mean He is the last Manifestation of God or the last of His Chosen Ones. After the Seal of the Prophets verse, as Bahá'u'lláh indicates in His Writings, there is a prophesy of attaining the presence of God. Since no man can literally see God, t...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:04 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahá'í Religion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 22317
Re: Bahá'í Religion
There was a post online which had nearly 400 comments. I read from some people who have been Bahai, but left the religion as they were homosexual and didn't want to be a hypocrite. Another person was homosexual and still a pracitising Bahai, but believed that the religion contradicts itself in plac...
- Sat Jun 09, 2007 3:27 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Official Baha'i t-shirts for sale?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25650
Official Baha'i t-shirts for sale?
Anyone know where to get em on the web, I mean the official ones. Like the earth is but but one country one...Any info is appreciated!
- Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:38 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Baha'is—VOTE for the Baha'i House of Worship!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29089
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:00 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: A shameful attack on the Prophet of Islam
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26713
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:45 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Seal of the Prophets" not Messengers.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 37750
It's an interesting argument, that Messengership has not ended with Muhammad, one that is made by Muhammad Mustafa in Baha'u'llah: The Great Announcement of the Qur'an : O children of Adam! there shall come to you Apostles from among yourselves, rehearsing my signs to you; and who so shall fear God ...
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:38 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Baha'is—VOTE for the Baha'i House of Worship!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29089
- Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:08 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Baha'is—VOTE for the Baha'i House of Worship!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29089
Baha'is—VOTE for the Baha'i House of Worship!
Dear Friends: Please take a minute to vote for the Baha'i House of Worship in Chicago to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Illinois." It is falling behind in the votes, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio right now taking lead. Go to this URL: http://www.enjoyillinois.com/sevenwonders/chicago...
- Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:32 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "truth" cannot be forced and remain truth
- Replies: 15
- Views: 45006
Urantia
Hey Richard, About the subject of the Urantia book, I meant no offense, really. If you see wisdom in those words, then hey, that's good—whatever floats your boat. Indeed, people like Gandhi or the Dali Lama say good and wise things, and even though I personally might not find their writings to be my...
- Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:42 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Fasting: what food keeps you going throughout the day?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19721
Just eat a lot of fats and proteins. Those will keep you full for the longest because they pass through the GI tract a lot more slowly than carbs. In fact, if you are concerned that you'll feel hungry for a large part of the day, after your meal in the morning take two or three tablespoon of cod liv...
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:13 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Marriage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18660
It doesn't seem quite right that you would be willing to have a girlfriend who is a Bahai, but try to coerce her into becoming a Muslim. Very true. :-k Secondly, a Bahai really is also a Muslim. So this shouldn't be necessary in the first place. Agreed, and I would go even further. A Baha'i is more...
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:47 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "truth" cannot be forced and remain truth
- Replies: 15
- Views: 45006
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 3:41 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "truth" cannot be forced and remain truth
- Replies: 15
- Views: 45006
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:51 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "truth" cannot be forced and remain truth
- Replies: 15
- Views: 45006
- Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:45 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Fasting prayer query
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14631
Re: Fasting prayer query
When I say this prayer during the Fast, it feels like I'm saying something untrue. ... Won't it be inappropriate to say this prayer during the Golden Age? The only inappropriate thing, I believe, would be not to read those Blessed Words of Baha'u'llah. Baha'u'llah was not a mere man Who wrote a cer...
- Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:08 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Qa'im
- Replies: 30
- Views: 73124
Yes only if interpreted through the Bahai method. What the Muslims believe the authentic interpretations are through the Authentic Hadith is totally opposite what the Bahai's believe through their sources. It should be pointed out that Abbas' views only represent his own views, as there is much mor...
- Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:28 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Exercise, training & sports during THE FAST
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11030
The fast isn't easy for any of us. I know that during the fast there is a huge lack of energy which makes it hard, for example, to lift weights that you could normally lift when you're adequately nourished. Only got enough energy for to lift light dumbells, which really aren't worth lifting unless a...
- Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:20 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Qa'im
- Replies: 30
- Views: 73124
it has already been shown that the Bab considered Himself the Mahdi, as did Baha'u'llah. so there is no confusion as to what the Bab's station was, at least among Baha'is (and non-Baha'is) familiar with islam and the Bab's claims... Ive been following this thread and it has proved to be quite educa...
- Sun Feb 25, 2007 5:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Do Bahais believe Qur'an being the word of Allah
- Replies: 8
- Views: 30720
I see what Majnun is saying. I think (correct me if I'm wrong Majnun) that he's saying for us Baha'is, the Writings of Baha'u'llah are more recent and thus more spiritually relevant than the old Books. I don't think he is saying that we don't believe that the Koran is the Word of God, or that it's w...
- Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:40 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Exercise, training & sports during THE FAST
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11030
Re: Exercise, training & sports during THE FAST
I'm used to an active lifestyle. Does anyone have any solid advice and tips regarding how to combine fasting with exercise, training and sports? I'd like to be able to stay in shape during the fast without it being detrimental to my health. Thanks! You can still exercise during the fast. Depending ...
- Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:28 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: About Baha'u'llah's Glorious Revelation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12205
- Sat Feb 24, 2007 1:24 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Do Bahais believe Qur'an being the word of Allah
- Replies: 8
- Views: 30720
I love this :-P He he Richard, my good friend, says: Well, with all due respect how could it be irrelevant that the Bible, the Koran, the Gita, and all the religious texts of the world are ambiguous enough so that there is so much disagreement between and among even the most sincere and well-intende...
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 11:20 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Do Bahais believe Qur'an being the word of Allah
- Replies: 8
- Views: 30720
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:16 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: contradictions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 32751
From: http://www.letusreason.org/Bahai7.htm This is one of the guys proofs that Baha'u'llah wasn't a prophet: Jesus did numerous miracles and healing’s of all kinds of diseases. Jn.20 says there are not enough books to write it all. Bah·'u'll·h has no written record of miracles, that I know of. So o...
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:02 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: contradictions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 32751
Whoever made that page needs some basic editing skills. It's hard to read. Let's take one example. The guy says: The infallible Center of the Covenant (Abdu’l Baha) said that Confucius was a Manifestation (Promulgation of Universal Peace, p.346), which is the position held today. The infallible Guar...
- Fri Feb 23, 2007 12:06 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Muslim to Bahai?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 43641
- Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:39 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Muslim to Bahai?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 43641
but hey, one day i think a lot people will leave islam and become baha'i. it's just a matter of time. Now here's a man who knows what he's talking about. 8-) Indeed, the greater the religion, the greater (weightier) its Message—the harder for people to handle it—therefore, the slower the acceptance...
- Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:16 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Qa'im
- Replies: 30
- Views: 73124
- Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:47 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Well, BW, those things said, it seems clear you have placed all your chips on the theological intelligence of mental concepts and I have put most of my chips on spiritualized intelligence rooted in spiritual experiences. One cannot guess about God, he can only read religious scripture and reflect o...
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:10 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Qa'im
- Replies: 30
- Views: 73124
Muhammad al-Mahdi According to Twelver Shi'as Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (or Muhammad ibn Hasan ibn Ali) is the twelfth Imam and the Mahdi, the ultimate savior of mankind. Other Shi'a schools adhere to different Imam successions and do not, along with Sunnis, consider Muhammad the Mahdi. Twelver Shi'as...
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 10:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Well, BW, here again we are more into questions of intellectual facts than spiritual truths, and we need to proceed slowly, patiently, and humbly out of respect for each other and for our God. It's a spiritual truth, not an intellectual fact. It is a spiritual fact stated by the Prophet Baha'u'llah...
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:51 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Qa'im
- Replies: 30
- Views: 73124
- Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:32 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
- Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Great reply, Richard. You said, Indeed, God is Spiritual (immaterial), Infinite, Eternal, and Universal (Omnipresent); however, being the Omnipotent Creator and Upholder of All persons, places, and things, it hardly makes sense for us, with our limitations, to speculate on the idea of Him having lim...
- Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:55 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Qa'im
- Replies: 30
- Views: 73124
ill have to take a look at closer look at that, but that's beside the point—the plain fact is that the Bab referred to Himself countless times as the Mahdi, or Qa'im, as i have shown with several quotes, so there is no doubt whatsoever that He designated Himself this station. or would you like all t...
- Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:50 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: general questions about the prophets
- Replies: 14
- Views: 34266
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
Some of the Bab's Writings have been changed, but there is more than enough of His Writings that we know are authentic. Here it is: http://www.h-net.org/~bahai/index/albab.htm . If you can't read the language then I suggest learning Arabic (or Persian), until this stuff is translated. Again, our pri...
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:19 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
- Sun Feb 18, 2007 12:42 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
- Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:41 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Well, BW, The Spirit of God the Father was, and is, present in Jesus, as He was, and is, in Baha'u'llah, but technically you are correct, for the Father Himself does not choose to incarnate, but He could if he wanted to. Richard: Here's a quote from Baha'u'llah (what God Himself has to say of the m...
- Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:26 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
He is able to, and does in fact, send His Spirit to indwell us all but that does not make us God incarnate because we are far from being able to reflect His Perfection, whereas Jesus and Baha'u'llah were, and are, spiritually advanced enough to reflect the perfection of the Father's Spirit, we are ...
- Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
- Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:09 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Actually, I think most Baha'is don't know about that . In fact, if you search for the topic on google, you will find a dearth of hits on the subject. Really??? Wouldnt that be an important aspect for the Bahai's to know? What is the ruling of the UHJ? No, I don't think it's a big deal at all—I just...
- Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:51 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
God sends the Messengers through the intermediary of Baha'u'llah. (At least that's what come to mind right now [any Baha'is following this thread, please feel free to add].) Can other Bahais please add their thoughts on this? Thanks Abbas Actually, I think most Baha'is don't know about that. In fac...
- Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:02 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
Secondly, you did not respond to all my points. Especially about the one wherein no person will be misjudged or wronged. Bahais make bahaullah as a martyr - he apparently was wronged. So obviously even if I take your version of the interpretation of the verse, it does not fit Bahaullah. I suggest y...
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:58 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Muslim to Bahai?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 43641
Just one thing: I don't want to divert attention away from the question, but I wanted just to say something. There are many people who converted to the Baha'i Faith without any consideration to the Mahdi (Christians, Buddhists, etc.). There are even some Muslims who have done the same. While proofs ...
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 12:39 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
So term Manifestation is basically another word for a Prophet? No. See below. (Also read Zazaban's links first.) So he is higher than a Prophet because he sent Muhammad(a.s)?So it wasnt Allah(swt)? God sends the Messengers through the intermediary of Baha'u'llah. (At least that's what come to mind ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
Wrong - In Islam - we are discussing the Shiite point of view here - everything is cut and dried. Our faith is not led by personal judgement or opinion - it is led by what the Prophet and the Imams told us. They told us and we obeyed. But the Sunnis say your Shi'a hadith are false, fabricated, etc....
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:44 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Re: Manifestion Explained
Also from my understanding of previous posts, Bahaullah would not be referred to a Prophet or Messenger but only a Manifestation of God. Baha'u'llah is still a Prophet and a Messenger. If someone is a M.D., that doesn't mean that he's not a high school and college graduate, for example. Baha'u'llah...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Manifestion Explained
- Replies: 21
- Views: 55913
Re: Manifestion Explained
Good picks, Zazaban.
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:51 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: About Baha'u'llah's Glorious Revelation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 12205
About Baha'u'llah's Glorious Revelation
I read these Words of Baha'u'llah last night ( Gleanings , XVI), and it struck me as a rather appropriate quote to share, given our recent discussions on the forum: Say: O men! This is a matchless Day. Matchless must, likewise, be the tongue that celebrateth the praise of the Desire of all nations, ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:12 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The real cause of Islamic terrorism - the yogic perspective
- Replies: 8
- Views: 27431
P.S. BTW, correct me if you think i am wrong, but i would think this is a spiritual topic with spiritual issues and thus need not, perhaps should not, be a topic under the heading of Non-Baha'i Issues, for the Baha'i Faith is surely a most spiritual religious group, imho... richard I wholly agree, ...
- Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:23 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
Whether 15% or the entire Muslim population accepted Imam Ali or not is not the question under consideration. Lets assume that nobody accepted Imam Ali - yet there are convservatively more than 2,000 traditions (this is a very very conservative number) on the prophet's declaration of the succesorsh...
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:09 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: From Thoughts, Faith, & Beliefs to Real Spirit Experienc
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11861
Faith and Spiritual knowledge go hand in hand. Faith bestows a new consciousness. The Word of God and spiritual traditions are not simply a compendium of intellectual exercises where one connects the dots between two facts. They create a dynamic tension in the soul where a yearning for the Source o...
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:06 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The claim to finality
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13946
Since we are discussing Islam, we will limit ourselves to that. As regards the Christians, they came for a debate with the Holy Prophet, accepted his superiority, did not accept Islam but yet, agreed to the conditions laid down by the prophet. This incident is referred to in the 55th verse of chapt...
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:54 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:01 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: From Thoughts, Faith, & Beliefs to Real Spirit Experienc
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11861
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:35 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
Pardon the harshness, but there are sufficient books of the Bab available i their source languages which contradict the basic premise of the Bahai Faith - tafseere' Surah Kausar, Qayyamul Asma, Dalaelus Sabah, Sahifae' Adaliyah, Bayan etc. I could go on and on. Are all these books corrupted? Would ...
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:22 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Seal of the Prophets"
- Replies: 60
- Views: 125679
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:23 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:09 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab's claim to be Qa'im
- Replies: 48
- Views: 141161
Brett, it's great to have you back! :smile: We definitely are in need of some able Baha'i spiritual soldiers at the moment! :veg: Might I ask you whether you have considered whether you possess some fear of God and have some humility to question whether it is in fact possible that what you are mocki...
- Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:44 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Seal of the Prophets"
- Replies: 60
- Views: 125679
Clear and logical argument you say? Your argument seems to have the same amount of leverage as the average Jack Chick Tract. No really, it was using the same style of tactics. Try to convince people to believe in something by using an arugmnet that could only be relevant to somebody who is already ...
- Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Seal of the Prophets"
- Replies: 60
- Views: 125679
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:35 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: A broad response to many of your interesting threads!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 39341
Abbas is NOT here to convert Baha'is, he has shown a great eagerness to learn, and has a Baha'i girlfriend. I find it quite appalling of the intolerance of his beliefs. He should be able to come here just to learn without people trying to convert him (which I have gotten the impression people are d...
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:33 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Seal of the Prophets"
- Replies: 60
- Views: 125679
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:49 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: A broad response to many of your interesting threads!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 39341
:roll: Here we go again........ 1. Bahais also have sects and orginated from a covenant breaker sect known as the Shaykhi. They were not covenant breakers we believe. You are free to believe what you want. 2. The Infallible Prophet Muhammad(a.s) and the Ahlulbayt(a.s) were the interpreters of the Q...
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:28 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Seal of the Prophets"
- Replies: 60
- Views: 125679
As far as I know, Shoghi Effendi and 'Abdu'l-Baha never spoke about it. You have to use assumptions (or logic) to understand what He is saying. Again, Abbas, a lot of the stuff I say I'm not making up. A Baha'i scholar, Dr. Christopher Buck, has spoken about this in his book Symbol and Secret, which...