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- Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:52 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bab's declaration: What Quran verse did he unseal?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19982
I just came across this: SURIH OF JOSEPH A higly allegorical chapter of the Quran that tells the story of Joseph. Mulla Husayn decided thet the Qaim should be able to reveal a commentary on that surih unlike any that had ever been put forward. The Bab produced that commentary without being asked whe...
- Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:29 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Kashf-al-Ghita (the Bahai Response to 'Nuqtatul-Kaf')
- Replies: 21
- Views: 44831
Re: More about Nuqtat-al Kaf
********************************************************** There is a REASON why the full Bayan and the writing of Quddus will NEVER be published by Haifa. But if I told you, I would be banned from the Forum forever.... Darrick, please feel free to post your reasons. We have *only* banned people wh...
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:41 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "The World is But One Country" (diff. languages)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6182
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "The World is But One Country" (diff. languages)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6182
"The World is But One Country" (diff. languages)
Hi everyone
Im deliberately starting this thread so that others can come back to this later on for reference.
Who knows how to say
"The world is but one country and mankind its citizens"
in different languages?
Im deliberately starting this thread so that others can come back to this later on for reference.
Who knows how to say
"The world is but one country and mankind its citizens"
in different languages?
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bab's declaration: What Quran verse did he unseal?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19982
Re: Bab's declaration: What Quran verse did he unseal?
thanks for the reply brent :smile: I am unaware of a Muslim prophecy or Hadith which states that the Messiah will unseal the meaning of one specific verse; nor am I aware of anything in Baha'i literature which unseals or identifies that verse. I definitely came across it either in Nabils narrative o...
- Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:58 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: reasons why the bahai faith is not a cult
- Replies: 10
- Views: 34275
- Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:53 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Kashf-al-Ghita (the Bahai Response to 'Nuqtatul-Kaf')
- Replies: 21
- Views: 44831
Re: Publishing of the Bab's writings
The "big deal" being made over the Bab's Writings not having been fully translated to English also completely ignores the glaring fact that these workss are--and have ALWAYS been--available in the original languages, and that there are many Baha'is (and others) who have read them in those...
- Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:43 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Kashf-al-Ghita (the Bahai Response to 'Nuqtatul-Kaf')
- Replies: 21
- Views: 44831
I forgot to add, some parts of the Bayan have been translated into English I bought my copy for £4.95 (so its cheap to buy) details: Selections from the writings of the bab (softcover edition) ISBN(10) 0-87743-311-9 ISBN(13) 978-0-87743-311-8 and it DOES contain a chunky chapter of excerpts from the...
- Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:32 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: One Muslim has said that Bahaulllah's arabic was rubbish
- Replies: 11
- Views: 32797
One Muslim has said that Bahaulllah's arabic was rubbish
Hi everyone One person has said that Bahaullah is fake because His arabic was rubbish (im obviously paraphrasing) and that its incomparable to the Quran. I do not speak arabic so I cant tell the difference. Im after some quotes/opinions etc because I would like to read about this in more detail Thanks
- Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:22 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Proofs of the existence of God
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21015
Hatcher's proof is a good one
(the mathematical proof for the exitence of God)
This is a good link http://www.mit.edu/~hooman/AtheismAndGod.html
(the mathematical proof for the exitence of God)
This is a good link http://www.mit.edu/~hooman/AtheismAndGod.html
- Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: reasons why the bahai faith is not a cult
- Replies: 10
- Views: 34275
Re: (good article) reasons why the bahai faith is not a cult
* Hassan, Steven, Combating Cult Mind Control, Park Street Press, One Park Street, Rochester, Vermont 05767, 1988, ISBN 0-89281-311-3. "The Four Components of Mind Control", pages 59-67. This is the book on Amazon, if anyone is interested: http://www.amazon.com/Combatting-Cult-Mind-Contro...
- Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:06 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Kashf-al-Ghita (the Bahai Response to 'Nuqtatul-Kaf')
- Replies: 21
- Views: 44831
Re: More about Nuqtat-al Kaf
There is a REASON why the full Bayan and the writing of Quddus will NEVER be published by Haifa. But if I told you, I would be banned from the Forum forever.....which is another way to "suppress" information not liked. True, but not liked. What makes you so sure ? For example, the Kitab-i...
- Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:08 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Unity Of Religion
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26914
Also: go to this page which has info on the following: _____________________________________________________________ RELIGIOUS UNITY # Messianic Prophecies from the Founders of the World's Great Religions Messianic prophecies from the Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Zoroastrian, Islamic and other relig...
- Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:44 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Equality of men and women
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28178
I thought this is kinda relevant to this thread....
A Compilation on Women
(Compiled by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, Bahá’í World Centre, January 1986)
Free to download (as a .pdf or .doc) from here
A Compilation on Women
(Compiled by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, Bahá’í World Centre, January 1986)
Free to download (as a .pdf or .doc) from here
- Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:41 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Equality of men and women
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28178
Re: Equality of men and women
BruceDLimber wrote:Sorry; I don't have it at hand.
Perhaps someone else here does.
Regards,
Bruce
Never mind, I'll have a hunt for it myself
- Fri Dec 21, 2007 12:40 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: COMPASSION---Is the compassion of Jesus too good to be true?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7747
Re: COMPASSION---Is the compassion of Jesus too good to be t
Do you think this is a lie, or it does not know what it is talking about?If you think this is untrue, and not factual, do you think it is easy to conclude that the other 1,350,000 words on its 2097 pages are also untrue and therefore there is no reason to actually read any of them? Well i dont thin...
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 1:48 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Equality of men and women
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28178
Re: Equality of men and women
BruceDLimber wrote:Also, it's worth noting that our scriptures don't say women are "excluded" from this, but rather "excused." Slight difference in nuance.
Do you know the original quote? I cant find it
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:25 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Lord have mercy on me, how could i have been so wrong for so
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13187
That is, i think it is more important for all of us to maintain good, gracious spiritual relationships than to lose our spiritual unity due to our intellectual imperfections and conflicts... Thats the reason why the Bahai teachings have said that if religion is the cause of disunity then it is bett...
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:04 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Lord have mercy on me, how could i have been so wrong for so
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13187
- Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:56 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Kashf-al-Ghita (the Bahai Response to 'Nuqtatul-Kaf')
- Replies: 21
- Views: 44831
Re: More about Nuqtat-al Kaf
There is a REASON why the full Bayan and the writing of Quddus will NEVER be published by Haifa. But if I told you, I would be banned from the Forum forever.....which is another way to "suppress" information not liked. True, but not liked. What do you think the reason is? Im sure Jonah wo...
- Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:59 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Lord have mercy on me, how could i have been so wrong for so
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13187
Right, i have no problem with that. Indeed, i must believe that we are taught---and learn-- from the outside by the best of manifested teachings/writings; and, that we are taught---and learn--- from the inside by the Presence of the Perfect Spirit of our One and Only God of All of us... That's what...
- Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Lord have mercy on me, how could i have been so wrong for so
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13187
Sorry Richard, I'm still a little unsure what you mean by this : ...but i think we need to realisitically face, and deal with, those things in our midsts that are antagonistic to the peace and welefare of all persons. It is a challenge that must be recognized and accepted, locally and globaly... Ho...
- Mon Dec 17, 2007 10:50 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bimanism?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30603
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:40 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Spiritual capacity - everyone is different (quote from HW)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10899
Allah'U Abbah i think its maybe, Also, Because the Bahai' Faith has origine from Soufisme (Tariqa Naqshbandiyya) and inthe sufis traditions there are many stade of comprehension of Qu'Ran and i think we must do a kind of evolution in Holy Text OF Baha'i Faith : Two factors: The person who receves T...
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:41 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bimanism?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30603
Also, with all due respect, the initial passages are not that profound or well written. Indeed, my honest first impression is that it was written by an atheist as a satire on the Bible and other religious texts. hmm...now that you mention that, i can see what you mean. For example, 3. BIM cameth wi...
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:23 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bimanism?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 30603
Re: Bimanism?
Zazaban wrote:I'll post the rest of the book eventually.
make sure its okay to do that (e.g. copyrights, etc).
- Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:22 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Lord have mercy on me, how could i have been so wrong for so
- Replies: 6
- Views: 13187
- Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:05 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Equality of men and women
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28178
Re: Equality of men and women
british_bahai wrote:(2) The stipulation over membership does not contradict the principle of the equality of men and women - in fact the House of Justice promotes and implements this throughout the Bahai world.
http://news.bahai.org/story/592
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 2:25 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bab's declaration: What Quran verse did he unseal?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 19982
Bab's declaration: What Quran verse did he unseal?
There are many references in the Quran referring to the coming of Imam Mahdi. He is to explain the meaning of a difficult verse in the Quran which even the Muslim scholars at the time were unable to do. Questions: (1) Im looking for those verses in the Quran that specifically states that the Mahdi w...
- Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:56 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: proofs of second coming in the bible
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12225
- Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:44 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: proofs of second coming in the bible
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12225
proofs of second coming in the bible
My friend has emailed me and asked me to post these questions on this messageboard: ================================================ Here's my quesiton: "Only just a freshy to studying prophecies from the bible on the faith, and am hoping someone can shed light on a couple of questions i have, ...
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:21 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Spiritual capacity - everyone is different (quote from HW)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10899
In that quote, I see the proof of Progressive Revelation. that makes sense too... God doesn't reveal all the teachings needed by mankind at once because they're not ready for them. Also related: St John.16 Verses 12 to 33 [12] I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. [13...
- Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:00 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Spiritual capacity - everyone is different (quote from HW)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10899
Spiritual capacity - everyone is different (quote from HW)
I came across an interesting Hidden Word: O SON OF BEAUTY! By My spirit and by My favor! By My mercy and by My beauty! All that I have revealed unto thee with the tongue of power, and have written for thee with the pen of might, hath been in accordance with thy capacity and understanding , not with ...
- Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:01 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Kashf-al-Ghita (the Bahai Response to 'Nuqtatul-Kaf')
- Replies: 21
- Views: 44831
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:45 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Persecuting the dead (VIDEO)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9177
- Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:45 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Symbolic = Confusion????
- Replies: 44
- Views: 82216
Re: Symbolic = Confusion????
As to why so much is symbolic, especially in older religions there are many metaphors and things that, if taken literally, will quickly yield nonsense! More recent religions have less of this, and in the Baha'i scriptures, such symbolism is largely confined to mystical works such as The Seven Valle...
- Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:52 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Basic principles of the Bahai Faith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 27053
This is another good quote which i just came across - Religion and science are the two wings upon which man's intelligence can soar into the heights, with which the human soul can progress. It is not possible to fly with one wing alone! Should a man try to fly with the wing of religion alone he woul...
- Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:36 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Symbolic = Confusion????
- Replies: 44
- Views: 82216
Why is is that WE, as Bahai's are not allowed to debate?...i mean religious debate! Do you mean debate with people of other religions? We are not allowed to argue: Do not argue with anyone, and be wary of disputation. Speak out the truth. If your hearer accepteth, the aim is achieved. If he is obdu...
- Thu Nov 22, 2007 8:26 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: reasons why the bahai faith is not a cult
- Replies: 10
- Views: 34275
reasons why the bahai faith is not a cult
A good refence point http://bahai-library.com/essays/cult.html Im sure weve all come across random people online that have posted things claiming that the bahai faith is a cult because they do xyz (a list of absurd & made-up things which the bahais are meant to do - showing that they have absolu...
- Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:27 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: (Video) Situation of the Baha'is in Iran and Egypt
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20397
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:41 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: (yet another excellent website) http://bahairesearch.com/
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8593
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:37 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: I have a question whether or not a prayer like this exists?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19415
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:14 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: I have a question whether or not a prayer like this exists?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 19415
where did u hear about this, or who told u this (eg did u read about this on the net, or did someone tell u this and u no longer have contact with this person?) the answer to this question will give u an indication as to how correct (the fact about this prayer) is true... (i.e. - almost always, thin...
- Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:50 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Bab and Shoghi Effendi on Abortion
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15556
Re: The Bab and Shoghi Effendi on Abortion
The practice of abortion--which is absolutely criminal as it involves the deliberate destruction of human life--is forbidden in the Cause. (to an individual believer, 25 August 1939) (Darrick, please do not take this the wrong way - its in my nature to question everything that i read, in particular...
- Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:30 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Equality of men and women
- Replies: 11
- Views: 28178
Re: Equality of men and women
(1) Bahaullah Himself stipulated the male membership of the Universal House of Justice and no reason was given. Every religion has mysteries, and our scriptures indicate that the reason will become clear in the future. (2) The stipulation over membership does not contradict the principle of the equa...
- Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:07 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: (yet another excellent website) http://bahairesearch.com/
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8593
(yet another excellent website) http://bahairesearch.com/
:indy: Ladies and gentlemen! Yet another excellent website: http://bahairesearch.com/ ...and it supports these languages Arabic Bulgarian Chinese Dutch English French German Hungarian Japanese Persian Portuguese Russian Spanish Ukrainian Its kinda similar to the Ocean software, which is free to down...
- Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:11 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: The Carrot, the Stick, the Maiden, and the Fire...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19258
- Tue Oct 16, 2007 3:12 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Fruits and Healing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10116
- Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:30 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Excellent website - "Islam and the Bahai Faith"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8443
- Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:15 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: world and great peace Vs family excommunication
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20485
Re: A misunderstanding apparently
If a worker in a company insists on making a claim that he is the real CEO of the company, of course, any reasonable company would eject him. It is not that such a company has prejudice. It is necessary to maintain its own functioning. Brett excellent analogy, i think more people understand it when...
- Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:55 pm
- Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
- Topic: Ignorance & Apathy Contrasted--- and Overcome by Spiritu
- Replies: 1
- Views: 21324
Testing, testing... Last explanatory post and request for the sharing of perspectives and light on the ignorance of apathy disappeared? Is the delete icon only on new messages for a while so anyone can delete them if they object to something based on first impressions and/or misunderstandings, in t...
- Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:24 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: september 2007 - iranian government again target bahais
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9544
september 2007 - iranian government again target bahais
> IRANIAN GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN AGAINST BAHA'IS SHOWS NEW FACETS > > NEW YORK, 21 September 2007 (BWNS) -- The bulldozing of a Baha'i cemetery in Iran last week is the latest in a series of incidents in a government-led campaign of hatred against Baha'is. > > The destruction of the cemetery by individ...
- Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:33 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: need "World Peace" quotes for inter-faith devotion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 28162
- Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:49 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: need "World Peace" quotes for inter-faith devotion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 28162
how about this one? :smile: We must now highly resolve to arise and lay hold of all those instrumentalities that promote the peace and well-being and happiness, the knowledge, culture and industry, the dignity, value and station, of the entire human race. reference - the secret of divine civilisatio...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:02 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Why leave things for a teacher in the Bahai will ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9130
Why leave things for a teacher in the Bahai will ?
Ok, another question! :computer: I am assuming that this is related to the writing of a bahai will. 3. Inheritance: [the method of dividing the estate is to be applied in cases of intestacy. See item o. in this section] a. Inheritance falls into the following categories: 1. children: 1,080 out of 2,...
- Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:51 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Allowed to remarry a wife you have divorced?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10796
Allowed to remarry a wife you have divorced?
Are Bahai's allowed to remarry a wife which they have previously divorced? (I was skim-reading my kitab-aqdas and just noticed this.) I have highlighted the two parts which confuse me because they seem contradictory. Kitab Aqdas, pages 152-153 http://www.bahai-library.com/writings/bahaullah/aqdas/s...
- Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:09 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: text at the beginning and end of the Hidden Words
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11752
- Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:57 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: In the prayer for parents, what does this line mean?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21432
I think it means that since this is the greatest of the Dispensations, promised by all of the other Manifestations of God, that parents are richly blessed if their children recognize Baha'u'llah ; and the prayers of Baha'i children for their parents have a special character and effect. Brent thats ...
- Sat Sep 08, 2007 9:51 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: When was this written?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 15065
Since it twice mentions the World Crusade at the end, it may have been written in the period 1953-1963. Brent Well i'll be damned if it really is an authentic document! :eek: Here are my reasons as to why it may be fake: 1 - as far as im aware, the NSA's role is to convey news to the bahais within ...
- Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:28 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Prophecy-fulfilled" website - (very good)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18511
- Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:05 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Prophecy-fulfilled" website - (very good)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18511
- Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:13 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: "Prophecy-fulfilled" website - (very good)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 18511
- Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:10 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Backbiting for protection?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 42608
- Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:46 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: Egyptian government violates human rights towards Bahai's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8848
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 7:12 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: world and great peace Vs family excommunication
- Replies: 7
- Views: 20485
- Sun Aug 26, 2007 6:52 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Bahaullah had more than one wife
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8196
this fully answers your question. http://bahai-library.com/index.php5?file=uhj_wives_bahaullah.html To whoever who's reading this: this question has been asked a few times, so you might aswell bookmark the above site, because you will undoubtedly refer back to it sooner or later. It is also a good i...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:26 pm
- Forum: News
- Topic: *** UPTODATE NEWS OF BAHAIS BEING **PERSECUTED** IN IRAN ***
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25329
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:25 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: In the prayer for parents, what does this line mean?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21432
but im still trying to figure this bit out and why this dispensation (the bahai faith) makes prayer for the parents different/unique, in comparison to other religions. * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ O Lord! In this Most Great Dispensation Thou dost accept the...
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:26 pm
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: In the prayer for parents, what does this line mean?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 21432
i came across this, i think this is the answer ______________________________________________________ some answered questions, topic #62 http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/ab/SAQ/saq-62.html 62: PERFECTIONS ARE WITHOUT LIMIT Know that the conditions of existence are limited to the conditions of servitu...
- Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:05 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: text at the beginning and end of the Hidden Words
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11752
text at the beginning and end of the Hidden Words
What is the purpose of the text at the beginning and end of the Hidden words. Whats the story behind it? Im referring to these: (at the beginning) HE IS THE GLORY OF GLORIES This is that which hath descended from the realm of glory, uttered by the tongue of power and might, and revealed unto the Pro...