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Tag "Love"

tag name: Love type: Virtues
web link: Love
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mis-spellings:
maḥabbat (محبّت or محبّة); ḥubb (حبّ); ‘ishq (عشق)
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related tags: * Virtues
referring tags: Lover and the Beloved

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  1. 'Abdu'l-Bahá on the World Stage, by Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. (2022). — A contrast of the spiritual purpose of ‘Abdu'l-Baha's first visit to Paris with the secular aims o...
  2. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). — 85 selections, last updated August 2024.
  3. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). — 209 selections, last updated August 2024.
  4. Arohanui: Letters to New Zealand, by Shoghi Effendi (1982).
  5. Báb on the Rights of Women, The, by Siyamak Zabihi-Moghaddam (2023-06). — Statements of the Bab on issues such as mutʿah and tahlil marriages, polygyny, bridal consent, divo...
  6. Bahá'u'lláh's Symbolic Use of the Veiled Ḥúríyyih, by John S. Hatcher, Amrollah Hemmat, Ehsanollah Hemmat (2019). — Analyzing some of the meanings behind the appearance of the Veiled Maiden, as alluded to by Baha'u'l...
  7. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality, Paul Lample, comp. (1996). — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ...
  8. Becoming Your True Self, by Daniel C. Jordan (1968). — The nature of human potential, and how the Baha'i Faith can guide the process of spiritual transform...
  9. Black and Beautiful: Skin Color in the Biblical Song of Songs, by Ted Brownstein (2023). — Racial biases can be found in several translations of the biblical Song of Solomon; a look at the or...
  10. Ce mystère qu'est l'amour, by William S. Hatcher (2004). — Fireside talk.
  11. Commentary on the Islamic Tradition "I Was a Hidden Treasure..." (Tafsír-i-Hadith-i-Kuntu Kanzan Makhfíyyan), by Abdu'l-Bahá, Moojan Momen, trans. (1985-12). — Translation of a treatise written by 'Abdu'l-Baha when he was in his teens, expounding on the terms ...
  12. Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth, by Ros Gabriel (1995).
  13. Crisis of Identity, The, by Shahrzad Sabet (2023-01-17). — Exploring how the Baha’i principle of the oneness of humanity can resolve the seemingly intractabl...
  14. Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays, by Marzieh Gail (1976). — A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Baha'i studies and history. Most of these we...
  15. Definitions of Love, by Abu'l-Qásim Faizí (n.d.). — How to express kindness to humanity and love for God and manifest the teachings of Baha'u'llah.
  16. Development and Dimensions of Love in Marriage, by Hossain B. Danesh (1983). — As with all forms of love, love in marriage is developmental in nature. Its development is closely r...
  17. Divine Art of Living, The, by The Báb,, Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá, Mabel Hyde Paine, comp. (1944/2006). — Collection of thematically arranged quotations.
  18. Divine Qualities of Spiritual Dialogue, by Piya Tan (2001). — The Buddhist basis for dialogue is found in its four virtues: love (the world as an extended family)...
  19. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts, by WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts (2003). — Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions.
  20. Encouragement, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice (2006).
  21. "Evolution of Reality," by George Land: Commentary, by Tony Michel (1991).
  22. Forces of Our Time, The, by Hooper Dunbar (1986). — Excerpt from a talk presented at the "Prepare for Peace" conference, Long Beach, California, August ...
  23. Give Me Thy Grace to Serve Thy Loved Ones, by Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá,, Shoghi Effendi, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018-05). — A selection of writings prepared by the International Teaching Centre for the Continental Counsellor...
  24. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend (1939). — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t...
  25. "In the Beginning Was the Word": Apocalypse and the Education of the Soul, by Ross Woodman (1993). — Hidden meanings in scripture and the soul are metaphorically identified with the huris, or brides. T...
  26. Inebriation of His Enrapturing Call (mast-and bulbulán), The, by Julio Savi (2014). — Translation of the early mystical Tablet "Nightingales Are Inebriated" and an analysis of its themes...
  27. Insistent Self, The: How to Nurture Our Spirit, by Lesley Shams (2015). — The nature of our ego and the effort needed to prevent this lower nature taking over and hindering o...
  28. Interview with 'Abdu'l-Bahá, An, by Mary Hanford Ford (1933-07). — Discussing spiritual insights, martyrdom, and labor-saving machines' role in societal advancement.
  29. Iqbál and the Bábí-Bahá'í Faith, by Annemarie Schimmel (1990). — One of the more influential Muslim thinkers of the first half of the 20th century, Iqbal expressed v...
  30. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá,, Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988). — The classic Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition.
  31. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org, by John S. Hatcher (2021). — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher.
  32. Literary Imitation in Three Poems Attributed to Tahirih Qurrat al-ʿAyn, by Sahba Shayani (2023-12). — The poetry of Tahirih has largely been ignored by historians, partly from politico-religious intoler...
  33. Love and Estrangement in the Bahá'í Community, by Arnold Nerenberg: Review, by Sidney Edward Morrison (1987). — On personal feelings of alienation in the Baha'i community, self image, and backbiting.
  34. Love for God and Bahá'u'lláh, by Universal House of Justice (1978-05-25). — Response to a Baha'i individual's concern about not feeling sufficient love for God and Baha'u'llah ...
  35. Love of God, by Hooper Dunbar (2006-12).
  36. Love of Iran, A, by Iraj Ghanooni, Naeem Nabiliakbar, trans, Adib Masumian, trans. (2022). — Philosophical reflections on how fundamentally our homeland shapes our reality, and how ‘Abdu’l-...
  37. Love Relationship between God and Humanity: Reflections on Baha'u'llah's Hidden Words, by Julio Savi (1997). — An overview of God and man's relationship as expressed in Baha'u'llah's Hidden Words.
  38. Love, Power, and Justice, by William S. Hatcher (1999). — The pursuit and abuse of power are moral choices for which there is no moral justification.
  39. Maid of Heaven, The: A Personal Compilation, by The Báb,, Bahá'u'lláh,, Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Anonymous, comp. (2020). — Compilation of texts related to the Maid of Heaven, a personification of the “Most Great Spirit."
  40. Message of the World Spiritual Crusade received from the Guardian, by Alí-Akbar Furútan (1953?). — Notes taken by Furútan in the early years of the 10-year plan (1953-63) and distributed at the requ...
  41. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age, by Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996).
  42. Mystic's Flight, The: The Parable of Majnún and Laylí, by Jack McLean (2001-07). — This classic love tale of the Middle East, quoted by Baha'u'llah in the Seven Valleys, is prized by ...
  43. Path to God, The: 1937 edition, by Dorothy Baker (1937). — Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvem...
  44. Path to God, The: 1956 edition, by Dorothy Baker (1956). — Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious li...
  45. Pilgrim's Note of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Words, A: "Love, love, love. Love attracts the hearts, love captivates the souls…", by Muhammad-'Ali Faydi, Adib Masumian, trans. (1920-02). — The importance of love in teaching the Faith, urging believers to demonstrate love through deeds and...
  46. Questions about Science and Religion: Interviews with Abdul Baha at Tiberias and Haifa, by Anna Kunz (1922-09). — Questions asked of Abdu'l-Baha by two Christians visiting Haifa in 1921.
  47. Radiant Acquiescence, by Orcella Rexford (1937-09). — "Radiant acquiescence" (rida') means not only to give up your will to the Divine Will, but to do so ...
  48. Reflections on the Concept of Law in the Bahá'í Faith, Some, by Roshan Danesh (2014). — The concept of law in the Baha’i Faith; its early Islamic context; the nature of legal language an...
  49. Regarding Family Life and Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (2025-03-19). — Letter emphasizing the Baha’i family’s role in fostering unity, equality, and spiritual growth, ...
  50. Reis naar het Hart van de Qur'án: Het Heilige Boek van de islam voor hen die nadenken (door een niet-moslim), by David Russell Garcia, Kees Poolman, trans. (2022). — Een overzicht van de Koran en zijn thema's: islam versus het christendom; wetten, geestelijke en soc...
  51. Ruhi Book 6: Notes, Ehsan Bayat, ed. (2024). — These notes for Ruhi Book 6 explore the spiritual principles and practical approaches to teaching th...
  52. Seeds of Revelation and the Mystic Bond between The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh: An Exposition on Excerpts from the Persian Bayán, by James B. Thomas (2006). — A comparison of some of the writings of the Bab and Baha'u'llah, showing the unique, mysterious bond...
  53. Selections from the Writings of His Holiness 'Abdu'l-Bahá': 2, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Khazeh Fananapazir, trans. (2002). — Provisional translations of four selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha'.
  54. Simla, a Tale of Love, by Stanwood Cobb (1919). — A Hindu legend retold in poetic form: a story of love and devotion that reconciles flesh and spirit,...
  55. Three Ages of Man, The: Are They Integrated?, by Viva Rodwell (1996). — Childhood, adulthood, old age, and family integration in contemporary culture.
  56. Under the Divine Lote Tree: Essays and Reflections, by Jack McLean (1999). — 85 literary and theological existential essays on topics such as poetry, scripture, philosophy, spir...
  57. Unity and Progressive Revelation: Comparing Bahá'í Principles with the Basic Concepts of Teilhard de Chardin, by Wolfgang A. Klebel (2004). — An attempt to correlate specific Baha'i teachings with the corresponding concepts of Teilhard de Cha...
  58. Universal Religion and the Law of Love, by William Sears (n.d.).
  59. Unveiling the Huri of Love, by John S. Hatcher (2005). — Three versions of this paper: Powerpoint presentation, audio file, and published article.
  60. Voyage to the Heart of the Koran: The Holy Book of Islám for Thinking Minds (By a Non-Muslim), by David Russell Garcia (2003-10). — A lengthy overview of the Qur'an and its themes for a Baha'i audience; holy war and fighting; reason...
  61. Will, Knowledge, and Love as Explained in Baha'u'llah's Four Valleys, by Julio Savi (1994). — Exploration of some of the "seemingly abstruse" concepts of the Four Valleys.
 
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