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tag name: Marriage type: Practices
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referring tags: Consent (marriage); Divorce; Dowry; Interracial marriage; Marriage, Civil; Marriage Prayer; Marriage certificate; Monogamy; Soul mates
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1.   from the main catalog (56 results; expand)

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  1. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). — 209 selections, last updated August 2024.
  2. Apparent Contradictions in the Bahá'í Writings, Reconciliation of, by Universal House of Justice (2002-05-28). — On apparent contradictions, regarding Mirza Abu'l-Fadl on Abraham and Zoroaster; 'Abdu'l-Baha and a ...
  3. Applications of Positive Psychotherapy for Marriage and Family Therapy, by Nossrat Peseschkian (1983). — To understand observed behaviour, we need to consider transcultural conditions as well as those in t...
  4. 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...
  5. Bahá'í Marriage and Family Life, by Various (1983/1997). — Selections from the Bahà’i writings.
  6. Challenges for Bahá'í Youth in a Western Way of Life, by Universal House of Justice (2013-04-19). — Difficulties young people might face in upholding Baha'i ideals and standards of behaviour in the co...
  7. Childhood Abuse, and Revoking Parent's Right of Marriage Consent, by Universal House of Justice (1992-12-22). — Guidance on therapy and recovery from sexual abuse. The abusing parent's right to consent to marriag...
  8. Communal Harmony: India's Greatest Challenge, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of India (1993(?)/2015). — A formal statement from the NSA of the Baha'is of India on the need to overcome religious, linguisti...
  9. Cultural Diversity in the Age of Maturity, by Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá,, Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000).
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Developmental Stages in Marriage, by Hossain B. Danesh (n.d.).
  13. Difficulty of teachings on chastity, by Universal House of Justice (2013-04-23). — Discusses the need of institutions not to pry but to encourage willful obedience with the teachings ...
  14. Divine Institution of Marriage, The: Bahá'í Studies Notebook, by Various (1983). — Compilation of essays on marriage from a Baha'i perspective.
  15. Divine Institution of Marriage, The, by Anonymous (1983).
  16. "Easy Familiarity," Explanations of, by Rúhíyyih Khánum, Ann Boylan, John B. Cornell, Universal House of Justice (1912/1947/1974). — Statements on displays of affection (hugging and kissing) between members of the opposite sex. Also ...
  17. Faith, Theory, and Practice: Interracial Marriage as a Symbol of the Oneness of Humanity, by Benjamin Leiker (2004-04).
  18. Family in Bahá'í Faith, The, by Moojan Momen (1996). — Overview of Baha'i teachings on marriage, children, and education.
  19. Family Law in Iran, by Sen McGlinn (2001). — Detailed overview of 20th-century Iranian laws regarding marriage, divorce, marriage rights and duti...
  20. Family Life, by Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2008). — Extracts on preserving the bond between husband and wife, parent-child relationships and responsibil...
  21. Family Life, by The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi (1991).
  22. Guidance for Bahá'í Groups, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States (2000). — The purpose, organization, functioning, limitations, privileges and responsibilities of Baha'i group...
  23. Healthy Communication in Marriage, by Hossain B. Danesh (n.d.).
  24. Hinduism and the Bahá'í Faith, by Moojan Momen (1990). — An attempt to explore the relationship between Hinduism and the Baha'i Faith and to explain the Baha...
  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. 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.
  27. Marriage and Sexuality, by Hossain B. Danesh (1991-04-13). — Transcript of a talk at a private home in Springfield, Virginia, recorded and distributed for teachi...
  28. Marriage and the Nuclear Family: A Bahá'í Perspective, by Khalil A. Khavari (1983). — Baha'i concepts of the purposes of marriage, courtship and dating, family communication, and childre...
  29. Marriage Breakdown in North America: A Psychosocial Perspective, by Kerry Mothersill (1983). — What are the effects of marital breakdown, what are its causes, and what can be done to enhance mari...
  30. Marriage certificates of The Bab and Baha'u'llah, Author unknown, comp. (1934). — Marriage certificates of The Bab (1842) and Baha'u'llah (1835).
  31. Marriage, Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1992). — Baha'u'llah said everyone should marry. Marriage unites the physical and spiritual in a "fortress fo...
  32. Marriage, Consent of Parents to, by Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá,, Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.).
  33. Marriage: the Eternal Principle, by Ruth Eyford, Helgi Eyford (1983). — The role marriage plays in our ultimate purpose to know and worship God. The practical implications ...
  34. Marriages, Preserving Bahá'í, by Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá,, Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1991).
  35. 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).
  36. New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (1994-07-06). — Various questions: new religious movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; eternality...
  37. Notes on Letter from Shoghi Effendi re Parental Consent for Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (2021-03-14). — Answers re a letter from the Guardian from 1929 on: the correct order of two excerpts from this lett...
  38. Notes on Words of the Guardian, by Virginia Orbison (1956). — Ten pages of notes, preserved as an appendix to Orbison's lengthy manuscript "Diary of a Pilgrimage ...
  39. Police Forces Bearing Arms, Bahá'í Enlistment in, by Universal House of Justice (1995-12). — Two letters from the House on joining armed police forces, e.g. the Ulster Defence Regiment and the ...
  40. Principles for Effective Parenting, by Don Dainty (2000). — A cycle for successful family development; preparation for marriage; parental roles; virtues educati...
  41. Question of Gender, A: A Forum on the Status of Men in Bahá'í Law, by Susan Maneck (published as Susan Stiles Maneck), Baharieh Rouhani Ma'ani, R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram, Anthony Lee (1987). — Six authors address issues of theology, sociology, law, inheritance, equality, the Kitab-i-Aqdas, ma...
  42. Recognition of Bahá'í Marriage and Holidays in American State Law, Ralph D. Wagner, comp. (1998). — List of sample legal statutes and proceedings from various states, followed by specific legal counse...
  43. Reflections on the Principle of Unity/Oneness, Some, by Hooshmand Badee (2018). — Reflections on the message of Baha'u'llah creating the oneness of humanity and a global society that...
  44. 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, ...
  45. Rituals in Babism and Baha'ism, by Denis MacEoin (1994). — On practices of prayer, invocations, talismans, jewelry, fasting, purity, birth, death, marriage, fe...
  46. Six-Year Plan, 1986-1992, by Universal House of Justice (1986). — Outline of Baha'i goals for 1986-1992, and collection of letters from the House.
  47. Spiritual Health of American Community, by Universal House of Justice (1991-03). — Publication of a letter addressing an individual's concerns for the spiritual health of the American...
  48. Study Guide for Baha'i Marriage and Family Life, Author unknown, comp. (1986). — This study guide is a companion to the compilation Baha'i Marriage and Family Life.
  49. Tablet on Marriage (Lawh-i-Nikáh), by Bahá'u'lláh, Denis MacEoin, trans. (1994).
  50. Thoughts on Marriage, Some, by Margaret Ruhe (1982). — An essay on various aspects of Baha'i marriage.
  51. To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages, by Bahá'u'lláh,, Abdu'l-Bahá,, Shoghi Effendi,, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2023-08). — The cause of unity; creating families that illuminate the world; the ideal milieu for learning the p...
  52. Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Literature, Adib Masumian, trans. (2009-2023). — Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masum...
  53. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The, by Bijan Samali (1996). — The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisatio...
  54. Unrestrained as the Wind: A Life Dedicated to Bahá'u'lláh, National Youth Committee, comp. (1985). — Compilation of quotations on topics of especial interest to Baha'i youth.
  55. Various Essays, by Susan Gammage (2013-2018/2023). — 47 short essays on following the teachings and living a Baha'i life, life coaching and counselling, ...
  56. Violence Against Women and Children, by Universal House of Justice (1993-11-23). — Baha’i principles on violence, sexual abuse, family dynamics, gender equality, consultation, child...

2.   from the Chronology (12 results; expand)

  1. 1850-06-27 — The first known written Babi marriage certificate was between Mirza Muhammad Ja'far Khan and Tuba Kh...
  2. 1912-09-22 — The marriage of Louis G. Gregory and Louisa ("Louise") A. M. Mathew, the first interracial Baha'i co...
  3. 1937-00-00 — The marriage of Ruth Browne and Ellsworth Blackwell in Chicago. Theirs was the second United States...
  4. 1939-09-22 — The State of Illinois issued the first Baha'i marriage licence, authorizing the Spiritual Assembly o...
  5. 1950-00-00 — The Court of the First Instance in Karkúk, Iraq, registered a Baha'i marriage certificate. [MBW4; U...
  6. 1960-07-01 — Ben and Louise Whitecow (early Peigan believers) married in Calgary, Alberta, were the first Baha'is...
  7. 1979-00-00 — The government of Denmark recognized the right of the Baha'i Community of Denmark to perform marriag...
  8. 1980-01-18 — The publication of the compilation on Divorce by the Universal House of Justice. [MUHJ63-86p404]
  9. 1982-02-18 — The publication of the compilation entitled "Family Life" by the Universal House of Justice. [Messag...
  10. 1982-11-18 — Publication by the Universal House of Justice of the compilation on "Family Life". [BW18p41; CoC1p38...
  11. 2004-00-00 — The General Register Office in Northern Ireland officially recognised the Baha'i Faith as a legitima...
  12. 2023-08-15 — The release of the compilation To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages

3.   from the Chronology of Canada (10 results; expand)

  1. 1914-04-30 — The marriage of Dr Zia Bagdadi, an Arab from Syria and devoted companion of 'Abdu'l-Baha to Zeenat K...
  2. 1937-03-25 — Shoghi Effendi married Mary Maxwell, Amatu'l-Baha Rúhiyyih Khanum. [PP151; UD115] For a descri...
  3. 1947-11-15 — Noel Wuttunee and Gerda Chrostopherson, both who had recently moved from Calgary, accepted the Faith...
  4. 1953-07-00 — First Baha'i w@ddmg in London was solemnized between Dorothy Boys and Bob Smith, the Secretary and C...
  5. 1953-07-14 — Gale Keass and Jameson Bond were married in the Maxwell home, the first marriage to be performed the...
  6. 1954-07-14 — The first Baha'i wedding in Charlottetown took place on July 14, when Muriel Sheppard and Elwood M...
  7. 1956-09-00 — The National Spiritual Assembly published the policy for the performing of a Baha'i marriage by a lo...
  8. 1957-02-19 — Dr Donald Kidd and Mary Campbell, both of Edmonton were married in a Baha'i marriage ceremony in Cal...
  9. 1959-10-00 — In the October 1959 edition of the Canadian Baha'i News it was announced that request from the Natio...
  10. 1968-09-01 — The marriage of Cynthia Wrate to Reginald Newkirk in Lethbridge, AB. It was the first Baha'i (only) ...
 
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