- '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...
- Ancient Poems as Means of Revelation, in an Early Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh, by Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani (2018). — On the importance of poetry in the history of the Faith and in its Writings, and absolute detachment...
- Answered Questions, Some, by Abdu'l-Bahá (2014). — 'Table talks' given by ‘Abdu’l‑Baha in ‘Akka between 1904 and 1906 in response to questions ...
- "As to what is meant by Gog and Magog, these were two factions that were in constant strife…", by Abdu'l-Bahá Adib Masumian, trans. (2025-01). — Provisional translation of a metaphorical interpretation of Gog and Magog by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, with ...
- Bahá'í Quotes, Prayers and Stories, Susan Gammage, comp. (2011). — Lists of around 1,500 subjects at, and links to, three websites with compilations of quotations on a...
- Bahá'í Tradition, The: The Return of Joseph and the Peaceable Imagination, by Todd Lawson (2012). — Overview of the status of violence in the Baha'i tradition, and the historical/social conditions in ...
- Bayan (Bayán-i-Farsí and Bayán-i-'Arabí), The: Letters and Letters of the Living, by Universal House of Justice, Iraj Ayman, Muhammad Afnan, Robert Stockman (1994-10-02).
- Beginning That Hath No Beginning, The: Bahá'í Cosmogony, by Vahid Brown (2002). — The dimensions of myth in the Baha'i Faith focussing on the religion's narratives of creation, relig...
- Camphor and Metaphor, by Dana Paxson (2023). — The single word ‘camphor’ appears once in the holy Qur’an. It also appears in the Writings of ...
- Camphor and the Camphor Fountain, by Frank Lewis (1999-04). — What is the meaning of the camphor fount — a symbol common in the writings of Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l-...
- Camphor Fountain: Compilation and Commentary, by Mark A. Foster (2003).
- Celestial Pavilion, Inmates of, by Universal House of Justice (2003).
- Coincidentia Oppositorum in the Qayyum al-Asma: The terms "Point" (nuqta), "Pole" (qutb), "Center" (markaz) and the Khutbat al-tatanjiya, by Todd Lawson (2001-01). — The importance of the Khutba al-tutunjiya for a study of the Bab's writings; the presence in the Qa...
- Commentary on the Kitab-i Aqdas, verse one, by Sen McGlinn (1997). — Meanings why recognition of God and his Manifestations are the first two laws of the Aqdas.
- Commentary on the Surah of the Sun, by Bahá'u'lláh Juan Cole, trans. (1994/2000). — Baha'u'llah's explanation of a passage from the Qur'an.
- Cosmopolitan World of the Quran and Late Antique Humanism, The, by Todd Lawson (2021). — On the Qur'an's use of the themes of epic and apocalypse to reveal its most cherished sacred truths:...
- Countenance of the Blessed Beauty in the Mirror of Mawlúd Tablets, The, by Foad Seddigh (2018). — Review of four tablets in compilation from the Universal House of Justice about the commemoration of...
- Covenant Library Unified Index and Glossary, Covenant Library, comp. (2000-2024). — A comprehensive glossary and reference index of Baha'i sacred texts and literature, organized in two...
- Dawn Fasting Prayer, by Rúhíyyih Khánum (1982). — Essay from ‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum's book The Desire of the World.
- Day of God (Yawmu'llah) and the Days of God (Ayyamu'llah), by Khazeh Fananapazir (1997). — Comparison of Biblical and Islamic antecedents of the symbol of the "Day of God."
- Deciphering the Signs of God: A Phenomenological Approach to Islam, by Annemarie Schimmel (1994). — This book is a classic, groundbreaking survey of Islamic practices and beliefs. While the book conta...
- Definition of the Word "Ungodly", by Universal House of Justice (2001-09-10). — Answer to a question inspired by the Hidden Word "Walk not with the ungodly and seek not fellowship ...
- Demystifying Bahá'u'lláh's Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal), by Hui Bau (2018). — Background of the Suriy-i-Haykal: historical context and verses primarily from the first half of the...
- Diacritics; meaning of "Self-subsisting", by Universal House of Justice (1993-01-21). — Two disparate topics: the translation style adopted by the Guardian and other considerations related...
- "Double Crusade", by Universal House of Justice (2018-08-10). — Comments on what the double crusade means, how it relates to the current series of Plans of the Fait...
- Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history, by Encyclopaedia Iranica Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (1982-2023). — Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles.
- Entering into Obligatory Prayer: Introduction and Commentary, by Ismael Velasco (2006). — Overview of Baha'i prayer, its historical background, and a detailed commentary on the preamble to t...
- Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib): Study Guide, by Melanie Smith (1991). — A study guide distributed to students of the Wilmette Institute by the US Baha'i National Center; po...
- Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhib): Introduction to, by Marzieh Gail (1953).
- Exposition on the Fire Tablet by Bahá'u'lláh, An, by James B. Thomas (2002). — A description of Baha'u'llah's Fire Tablet, a dialogue between himself and God on suffering and sacr...
- Fixing the Gaze: Reflections on "The Order of Bahá'u'lláh" in the Báb's Persian Bayan, by Ismael Velasco (2006/2012). — On the word nazm, "order," and how Baha'u'llah and then Shoghi Effendi extended used this as a found...
- Fundamental Verities, by Universal House of Justice (1996-11-12). — Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi.
- God the All-Humorous, by Universal House of Justice (1997-01-17). — Did Baha'u'llah ever refer to God as the "All-Humorous"?
- Goddess Religion, Ancient, by Universal House of Justice (1992-02-23). — Ancient goddess religions and the role of the feminine in theology.
- Grammatical Clarifications, by Universal House of Justice (2001-06-17). — Letter and memorandum in response to questions about possible misprints in published extracts from l...
- Hidden Words: Bibliography, by Sen McGlinn (1998).
- Hidden Words: References of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1998).
- Hidden Words: Allusion to Progressive Revelation in Persian HW #77, by Daryl Lowery (1999). — Student paper, exploring one of the longest and more mystical Hidden Words.
- Holy Mariner, The, by Asadu'llah Fadil Mazandarani (n.d.). — List of meanings of some passages of the Tablet of the Holy Mariner.
- I know Not How to Sing Thy Praise: Reflections on a Prayer of Bahá'u'llah, by Wolfgang A. Klebel (2012). — Theology and the language of revelation vs. atheism and scientific discourse, and apophatic "not-kno...
- Immanence and Transcendence in Theophanic Symbolism, by Michael W. Sours (1992). — Baha'u'llah uses symbols to depict theophanies — the appearance of God and the divine in the real...
- 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...
- Joycean Modernism in a Nineteenth-Century Qur'an Commentary?: A Comparison of The Báb's Qayyūm Al-Asmā' with Joyce's Ulysses, by Todd Lawson (2015). — Comparison of the formal structure of the two works and themes such as time; oppositions and their r...
- Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Notes on the Style of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Suheil Badi Bushrui (1995). — The near-similarity between the style of the Qur'an and that of the Aqdas.
- Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Notes on the "choice wine", by Abdu'l-Bahá, Brent Poirier, Iraj Ayman, Frank Lewis (2000).
- Kitab-i-Iqan: Key to Unsealing the Mysteries of the Holy Bible, by Brent Poirier (1998). — Examination of the Bible in light of interpretations of its symbolism offered by Baha'u'llah's Kitab...
- Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Wilmette Institute faculty notes, by Michael W. Sours, Brent Poirier, Ismael Velasco, Iraj Ayman (1999). — Notes on various topics related to Baha'u'llah's Book of Certitude.
- Krishna, historiography of; Meaning of "Qayyúm", by Universal House of Justice (1983-08-15). — Two questions: historical information about Krishna, and the meaning of the term "qayyum".
- Lawh-i-Dunyá, Tablet of the World: Meaning of Urvatu'l-Vuthqá, "Sure Handle", by Iraj Ayman (1999).
- Letters of the Quranic Dispensation and Letters of the Living (huruf), by Universal House of Justice (2003). — Some meanings of the term huruf ("letters") in Baha'i texts, including Letters of the Bayan, Letters...
- Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá (2021). — Tablets of ‘Abdul-Baha describing aspects of the life of Baha’u’llah including the tribulation...
- 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.
- Lists of Articles, by Brent Poirier (2009-2019). — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites.
- Long Obligatory Prayer, The, by `Alí Nakhjavání (2000-03). — Notable talk from March 2000 by Ali Nakhjavani, who served on the Universal House of Justice from 19...
- Messianic Concealment and Theophanic Disclosure, by Moojan Momen (2007). — The argument about exactly when Baha'u'llah became aware of his mission. Relevant issues and rival p...
- Names of the Bahá'í Months, The: Separating Fact from Fiction, by Moojan Momen Robert Stockman, comp. (2012-11). — A blog post, compiled for the Wilmette Institute, on the original source of the names of the months ...
- New Race of Men and the meaning of "Tread Under", A, by Universal House of Justice (2013-09-13). — The meaning of the phrase "A race of men ... will tread under all who are in heaven." Includes compi...
- On the Study of the Bahá'í Writings, by Hooper Dunbar (1998-10-31). — On deepening and the systematic study of the Writings.
- Personal Teaching: A Florilegium, Violetta Zein, comp. (2023). — What does it mean to share the teachings of the Faith with another soul; the import of promulgating ...
- Pioneering, Language, Arts, Example of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Universal House of Justice (1998-02-10). — Pioneering; Serving parents; Serving where need is; Gardens; International Auxiliary Language; Arabi...
- Pocketful of Meaning, A: Compilation of Terms, Phrases and Symbols as Used in the Sacred Writings of all Faiths in the World, by Romane Takkenberg (2019). — A compilation from the Baha'i Writings explaining the meaning of terms and symbols used in the sacre...
- Poetry in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Writings and Utterances, by Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani (2017). — 'Abdu'l-Baha mentions at least seven aspects of poetry: inspiration, beauty, eloquence, versified la...
- Prayers of Bahá'u'lláh, The, by Rúhíyyih Khánum (1945). — Essay about various prayers and meditations of Baha'u'llah.
- Qur'anic Kerygma: Epic, Apocalypse, and Typological Figuration, by Todd Lawson (2022). — Article contains no mention of the Babi or Baha'i Faiths, but includes themes of relevance to Baha'i...
- Qur'ánic references in the Bahá'í Writings, Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2001). — Cross-reference list (incomplete).
- 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...
- Reflections on The Four Valleys of Bahá'u'lláh, by Amrollah Hemmat (2021). — Studies of this book often focus on its Sufi and mystical aspects. But when it is seen within the la...
- Remembrance of God, The: An Invocation Technique in Sufism and the Writings of The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, by Steven Scholl (1983-12). — Dhikru'llah, the invocation or "remembrance" of God, is a Sufi technique of chanting or repeating pr...
- Research Department, Functions of; Etymologies of three terms, by Universal House of Justice (1992). — Two questions: (1) what is the function of the Research Department, and (2) etymologies of the three...
- Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community, by Margaret Caton (2024). — introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Baha'i spiritual practices; 74 recordin...
- Seeing Double: The Covenant and the Tablet of Ahmad, by Todd Lawson (2005). — The Tablet of Ahmad is believed to have special potency. "Seeing double" means both looking at the w...
- Seven Valleys (Haft Vádí): Wilmette Institute faculty notes, by Iraj Ayman (1999).
- Seven Valleys, The: Notes from a Deepening Class, by Abu'l-Qásim Faizí (1966). — Lengthy notes from a deepening led by Hand of the Cause Faizi in Haifa, Israel.
- Sinaitic Mysteries, The: Notes on Moses/Sinai Motifs in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture, by Stephen Lambden (1986/2007). — Writings of the Bab and Baha'u'llah which relate to the Pentateuchal account of Moses' call (Exodus ...
- Some Reflections on the Different Meanings of the Word Báb, by Amelia Danesh (1990). — While Baha'is associate the Arabic word bab with Sayyid ‘Ali-Muhammad, to Muslims it has several o...
- Study Guide to The Seven Valleys of Bahá'u'lláh, A, by Arline J. Bogie (2018). — This book-length study guide was the life's work of Arline Bogie, who recently passed (April 2020). ...
- Study of the Meaning of the Word "Al-Amr" in the Qur'án and in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, A, by Moojan Momen (2000). — Examines two controversies about the Arabic-Persian term "al-amr"/"amr" regarding Quranic prophec...
- Study of the Pen Motif in the Bahá'í Writings, A, by Kavian Sadeghzade Milani, Nafeh Fananapazir (1999). — Theology and background of the "pen" metaphor — the creative force presented by the Manifestation ...
- Tablet (Lawh) in Bahá'í Usage, by Todd Lawson (2005). — Meanings of the common Baha'i terms lawh (tablet), ketab (book), sahifa (treatise), resala (epistle)...
- Tablet of Ahmad, Arabic (Lawh-i-Ahmad): Analysis of Figurative Language in the Tablet of Ahmad, by Ruhiyyih Skrenes (1998-04). — Introductory analysis of the metaphors and symbols used in Baha'u'llah's Tablet of Ahmad (Arabic).
- Tablet of Maqsud, by Universal House of Justice (2001-05-01). — Date of the revelation of the Tablet of Maqsúd and its mention of "Two great powers."
- Tablet of the Holy Mariner (Lawh-i-Malláhu'l-Quds): Study Compilations, by Aziz Mboya (2000/2021). — Includes a provisional translation of the Persian part of this Tablet, and. two compilations on the ...
- Tablet of the Temple (Súratu'l-Haykal): Wilmette Institute faculty notes, by Iraj Ayman (1999).
- Terms Remembrance (dhikr) and Gate (bab) in the Bab's Commentary on the Sura of Joseph, The, by Todd Lawson (1988). — Who is the "voice" of the Qayyum al-Asma: the person Ali-Muhammad Shirazi, the hidden Imam through T...
- 'Thee' and 'thee' in the translation of the Súrih of the Temple (Súriy-i-Haykal), by Khazeh Fananapazir (2003).
- These Perspicuous Verses: A passage from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, by Robert W. McLaughlin (1982). — Detailed study of a section from Ishraqat and Epistle to the Son of the Wolf.
- Towards the Summit of Reality: Table of Contents and Bibliography, by Julio Savi (2003). — Front- and back-matter only of Savi's book Towards the Summit of Reality: An Introduction to the Stu...
- Translating the Bahá'í Writings into Languages Other Than English, by Craig L. Volker, Mary Goebel Noguchi (2024-12). — Challenges in translation, including questions about spelling, terminology, politeness strategies em...
- Translation of Key Bahá'í Terms, by Universal House of Justice (2015-05-19). — Arabic terms such as "Alláh-u-Abhá", "Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá", “Mashriqu’l-Adhkár," "H...
- Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká, by Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2019). — Talks from 1904-1907.
- "Two Great Powers" in the Lawh-i Maqsud, by Ismael Velasco (2014). — On the identity of the two countries that arose against the followers of Moses, referenced by Baha'u...
- Typological Figuration and the Meaning of "Spiritual": The Qurʾanic Story of Joseph, by Todd Lawson (2012). — Meanings of the famous shirt (qamis) as a symbol of Joseph's spiritual journey and travails in the Q...
- Unsealing the Choice Wine at the Family Reunion, by John S. Hatcher (1994). — Baha’i scripture portrays human progress as propelled by two inextricably related capacities: inde...
- Various questions: Wordings in Promised Day is Come, Transliteration of vav, Pluralization and Case of Certain Words, by Universal House of Justice (2021-07-27). — Answers on four topics: differences in wording in editions of The Promised Day Is Come; transliterat...
- Verge of the New, The: A Series of Talks, by Steven Phelps (2017-09-18). — Introducing a way of looking at the past and future of religion in the context of the scientific rev...
- Verse of Light, the Sadratu'l-Muntahá (Divine Lote Tree), and the Unfoldment of God's Plan, The, by Shirley Macias (1991). — Relationship of a key mystical Quranic verse, Súrih 24:35, to Baha'i theology; includes a brief com...
- Wisdom and Dissimulation: The Use and Meaning of Hikmat in the Bahá'í Writings and History, by Susan Maneck (1996). — Examination of hikmat within the Baha'i community, especially as it refers to survival strategies in...
- Women on the House of Justice; meaning of "Umumi", by Universal House of Justice (1997-03-30). — Clarifies that 'Abdu'l-Baha, in a tablet to Corinne True, indeed refers to the Universal House of Ju...
- Yá 'Aliyyu'l-A'lá, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1991-10-03). — On the meaning and correct transliteration of "Ya 'Aliyyu'l-A'la" (O Thou Most High"), where it can ...
- Yá Alláhu'l-Mustagháth": Original Source, Correct Transliteration and Translation, by Universal House of Justice (2001-12-28). — About an invocation revealed by the Bab, prescribed for recitation in times of trouble and difficult...
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