1. n.d.. Bahá'í Life, The: Excerpts from the Writings of the Guardian On. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, comp. . Compilation on living the Bahá'í life. Compilations.
2. n.d.. Declining Processes of the World. Peter J. Khan, Janet A. Khan. The condition of the world today, which is in a state of decline from negative forces, requires that both Bahá'ís and others make drastic changes in certain fundamental attitudes. Audio.
3. 2025-07. Bahá'í Sacred Writings. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, comp. . A comprehensive collection of selections from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the Writings and utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, representing the range of the Bahá’í teachings. Writings.
4. 2023-01. Discerning a Framework for the Treatment of Animals in the Bahá'í Writings: Ethics, Ontology, and Discourse. Michael Sabet. Bahá'í exegesis can discern a framework governing the treatment of animals and our relationship to the natural world; examination of the author’s own relationship with animals; ethics of kindness and justice flow from underlying ontological principles. Articles.
5. 2018-05. Give Me Thy Grace to Serve Thy Loved Ones. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . Compilation emphasizing selfless service as the essence of faith, integrating spiritual devotion with daily life, and attracting divine assistance through wholehearted action. Compilations.
6. 2017-03-04. Tablet of the Clouds (Lawḥ-i-Saḥáb), The. Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. . Proclaims Bahá’u’lláh’s divine authority, challenges religious leaders, emphasizes detachment, warns of worldly decay, and recounts His hardships and messages to rulers. Translations.
7. 2017. Spiritual Citizenship: Putting Faith into Practice. Robert McClelland, comp. Lengthy compilation on promoting the betterment of the world, addressing cruelty and negativity, avoiding harmful actions, acquiring and promoting knowledge, work, and acquiring virtues. Compilations-personal.
8. 2015. Insistent Self, The: How to Nurture Our Spirit. Lesley Shams. The nature of our ego and the effort needed to prevent this lower nature taking over and hindering our spiritual destiny; compilation of guidance from the Writings and other sources on the spiritual path, prayer, fasting, sacrifice, tests, love, etc. Books.
9. 2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Bahá'í history, key writings, and the need for scholarly study, translation, and contextual analysis of Bahá'í texts. Audio.
10. 2013-2018/2023. Various Essays. Susan Gammage. 47 short essays on following the teachings and living a Bahá'í life, life coaching and counselling, recovery from substances or abuse, family matters, dreams, elections, debt, abortion, and more. Includes bios of Bruce Matthews and Caroline Lehmann. Essays.
11. 2012. Empowering Words. Joanna M. Tahzib-Thomas. Extracts from the letters and messages of Shoghi Effendi for inspiration, guidance, and vision. Includes bio of the Guardian and study guide to the texts. Compilations-personal.
12. 2005-11. Collected Essays. John Wiegley. Dozens of essays on numerous topics of Bahá'í thought and practice. Books.
13. 2004. Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin. Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters, comp. . Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college course at Hofstra University, New York, fall 2001. Essays.
14. 2003. Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts. WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions. Compilations-personal.
15. 1998. Triumphing over our weaknesses. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Brent Poirier, comp. . Personal compilation Compilations-personal.
16. 1996. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality. Paul Lample, comp. The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the soul and humanity’s spiritual education. Introductory.
17. 1995. Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth. Ros Gabriel. Essays.
18. 1991. Living the Life. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
19. 1991. Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith [1991 republication], The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
20. 1990. Being A Bahá'í: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Short introduction to Bahá'í religious obligations. Essays.
21. 1988. Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. . The classic Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
22. 1987/2002. Characterized by an Abiding Sense of Joy: Practical Application of Spiritual Principles in Everyday Life. Erica Toussaint, comp. Cultural influences from the outside world; the nature of humanity; purpose of life; pain and suffering; faith; detachment; relationships; consultation and problem-solving. Compilations-personal.
23. 1983-09-01. Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization. Universal House of Justice. Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth. UHJ-letters.
24. 1982. Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community: A Plan for Teaching. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland, Adib Taherzadeh. A three-part collection consisting of a letter from the NSA of Ireland, a letter from Taherzadeh to the Bahá'ís of Ireland regarding the spiritualization of the Bahá'í community, and the preamble for a plan of action for teaching. NSA-letters.
25. 1974. Manual for Pioneers, A. Rúhíyyih Khánum. Book of practical and spiritual advice, and relevant quotations from the Writings, for pioneers experiencing new cultures and the challenges of both travel and teaching. Books.
26. 1973. Knowledge, Volition, and Action: The Steps to Spiritual Transformation. Daniel C. Jordan. A comprehensive deepening program on knowledge of God's purpose for man; the role of volition in spiritual transformation; the role of self-disciplined action in spiritual transformation. Articles.
27. 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. The nature of human potential, and how the Bahá'í Faith can guide the process of spiritual transformation. Essays.
28. 1950/1972. Round Table Discussions. Marian Lippitt (published as Marian Crist Lippitt). Notes for seven discussion topics, with reference numbers for The Divine Art of Living. Compilations-personal.
29. 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.
30. 1948. Pattern of Bahá'í Life, The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. This compilation was first issued by the National Spiritual Assembly of the British Isles in 1948, and fully revised in 1990 on behalf of the Universal House of Justice by the National Spiritual Assembly of India. Compilations-NSA.
31. 1948. What It Is to Be a Bahá'í?: A Letter to the Bahá'í Youth from Ruhiyyih Khanum. Rúhíyyih Khánum. The object of life to a Bahá'í is to promote the oneness of mankind. Letters.
32. 1944/2006. Divine Art of Living, The. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Mabel Hyde Paine, comp. . Collection of thematically arranged quotations. Introductory.
33. 1935. Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Bahá'u'lláh. Well-known passage from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, posted as a standalone page here for ease of reference and tagging purposes. Writings.
34. 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.

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