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tag name Teachings type: Principles, teachings
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referring tags - Bahai principles; Bahaiteachings.org; Bahá'í Faith, Unique teachings; Social teachings
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The tag collection page Principles and teachings groups topics associated with Bahá'í principles as a navigational aid. The selection and organization draw on various texts and presentations and do not represent a standardized or exhaustive list. Emphasis and interpretation may vary across the sources linked under each topic.

See also Peter Terry's article reviewing the varied lists of Bahá'í principles presented by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in various of his writings and talks translated into English.

See also:

Bahai org: What Bahá'ís Believe

– Chapters 7 and 12 of Bahá'í Sacred Writings.

references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baháʼí_teachings; bahaipedia.org/Teachings; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q="Teachings"; bahaiteachings.org

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  1. n.d. (2005). Introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, An. Bahá'í International Community. An easy-to-read but thorough overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, in e-book and PDF, adapted from the extensive introductory material at info.bahai.org. Introductory.
  2. 2026-06-12. What Teachings of the Bahá'í Faith are New and Distinct?. Christopher Buck. Presentations.
  3. 2022. Two Parts of the Law of God, The: The Essential and the Secondary Teachings of the True Religion of God, and Counterfeit Doctrines. Peter Terry, comp. Four compilations on themes related to the progressive revelation of the religion of God; essential vs. secondary teachings; counterfeit doctrines of the false religion of man. Compilations-personal.
  4. 2020. گام به گام با اُم الکتاب دور بهائی کتاب اقدس (Step by Step through the Mother Book of the Bahá'í Faith, The Kitáb-i-Aqdas). Iman Motlagh Arani. A topical overview of central laws and ethical teachings, arranged for accessibility and reference. Books.
  5. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
  6. 2000. 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Explanation of the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh: Tablets and Talks Translated into English (1911-1920). Peter Terry. A review of the varied lists of Bahá'í principles' presented by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in various of his writings and talks translated into English. Contrary to popular belief there is no standard list, and some 38 separate principles can be identified. Articles.
  7. 1998. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib): Self-quotations from Baha'u'llah found in Epistle to the Son of the Wolf. Dianne Bradford, comp. Compares Bahá'u'lláh's self-quotations in the Epistle with their earlier versions. Study.
  8. 1996-11-12. Fundamental Verities. Universal House of Justice. Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. UHJ-letters.
  9. 1995. Because Baha'u'llah said so: Dealing with a non-starter in moral reasoning. Arash Abizadeh. Discusses a popular but misleading versus more philosophically responsible approaches to revelation. Articles.
  10. 1992. Windows to the Past. Darius K. Shahrokh, Grace Shahrokh, comp. . Deepening talks on 25 topics about Bahá'í history and teachings, downloadable in MP3 audio format and PDF transcripts. Audio.
  11. 1987. Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib): Excerpts from Revelation of Baha'u'llah. Adib Taherzadeh. Excerpts from chapters 24-25, compiled for the Wilmette Institute. Study.
  12. 1986-10-28. Letter to the NSA of the Bahá'ís of Canada. Rúhíyyih Khánum. Letter summarizing a recent trip to Canada and experiences visiting Indian reservations; Bahá'ís must find new ways to approach and respect native culture and spirituality in order to attract them to the Faith; the Peigan Pipe Ceremony. Letters.
  13. 1985/2011. Baha'i Faith, The: The Emerging Global Religion. William S. Hatcher, Douglas Martin. Overview of Bahá'í history and teachings, designed as an introductory textbook. Available in English or in Persian. Introductory.
  14. 1985. Unrestrained as the Wind: A Life Dedicated to Bahá'u'lláh. National Youth Committee, comp. Compilation of quotations on topics of especial interest to Bahá'í youth. Compilations-NSA.
  15. 1976 [1921]. Tablet to Auguste Forel. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . A letter of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá written in 1921, in reply to questions asked by the Swiss scientist Auguste-Henri Forel, exploring the soul, mind, spirit, and God's existence, affirming spiritual reality beyond materialism. Writings.
  16. 1963/1977. Ocean of His Utterances, The. Howard Colby Ives. Unpublished study course in the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh using the books of Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l‑Baha, and Shoghi Effendi, compiled and with commentary by Ives. Not yet formatted. Books.
  17. 1950/1978/2015. Prescription for Living. Rúhíyyih Khánum. Thoughts on how to weave a happy individual life and a happy, united, world life: on love and marriage, death, work, habits, sorrow and trial, and the Bahá'í teachings. Books.
  18. 1948/1983. Pattern of Bahá'í life, The. Author unknown, comp. Quotes not readily available elsewhere online, from a compilation of Bahá'í Writings on personal character. Compilations-NSA.
  19. 1931. "Tablet of the True Seeker" from the Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude), The. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. . Guidance to the true seeker, a passage from the Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude). Writings.
  20. 1914-05-09. Historical Context for the Prayer 'O God! Refresh and Gladden My Spirit...': Extract from the Diary of Ahmad Sohrab. Ahmad Sohrab. Two page excerpt from the diary, dated May 9 1914, responding to these questions: what should Bahá'ís expect to accomplish; the origin of evil; the purpose of one's life; the Golden Age; what is hell; what are Bahá'u'lláh's objectives. Pilgrims.
  21. 1902-09-27. Before Abraham Was, I am. Thornton Chase. Open letter to a new Bahá'í summarizing the Bahá'í revelation through a Christian perspective. Letters.
 
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