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Inventory subject House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]
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Mashriqu'l-Adhkár (Dawning-place of the Praise of God) is the term used to refer to a Bahá’í House of Worship, also known as a Temple, and its surrounding dependencies.

See also:
– Bahai.org: The Mashriqu’l-Adhkár – Bahá’í Houses of Worship
– Bahá'í World, Volume 35 (2006-2021). The Bahá'í House of Worship: The Dawning-Place of the Mention of God (2025)
– Baháʼí Houses of Worship: A Visual Overview
– Wikipedia: List of Baháʼí Houses of Worship

Pronunciation: mash-reck-ol-as-car.

selected quotations
(authoritative sources)
These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts:

"O people of the world! Build ye houses of worship throughout the lands in the name of Him Who is the Lord of all religions. Make them as perfect as is possible in the world of being, and adorn them with that which befitteth them, not with images and effigies. Then, with radiance and joy, celebrate therein the praise of your Lord, the Most Compassionate. Verily, by His remembrance the eye is cheered and the heart is filled with light."

– Bahá'u'lláh, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, ¶31.

"The Bahá’í House of Worship is dedicated to the praise of God. The House of Worship forms the central edifice of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár (the Dawning-place of the Praise of God), a complex which, as it unfolds in the future, will comprise in addition to the House of Worship a number of dependencies dedicated to social, humanitarian, educational, and scientific pursuits. ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá describes the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár as “one of the most vital institutions in the world,” and Shoghi Effendi indicates that it exemplifies in tangible form the integration of “Bahá’í worship and service.” Anticipating the future development of this institution, Shoghi Effendi envisages that the House of Worship and its dependencies “shall afford relief to the suffering, sustenance to the poor, shelter to the wayfarer, solace to the bereaved, and education to the ignorant.” In the future, Bahá’í Houses of Worship will be constructed in every town and village."

– Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Note 53

"... A collective centre of society to promote cordial affection, the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár stands as a universal place of worship open to all the inhabitants of a locality irrespective of their religious affiliation, background, ethnicity, or gender and a haven for the deepest contemplation on spiritual reality and foundational questions of life, including individual and collective responsibility for the betterment of society. Men and women, children and youth, are held in its embrace as equals...
Beloved friends: Gatherings dedicated to prayer throughout your blessed land, in every neighbourhood, town, village, and hamlet, and the increasing access that your compatriots are gaining to Bahá’í prayers are enabling your community to shine the light of unity in the assemblage of humanity, lending a share to the endeavours of your fellow believers throughout the world. Plant, then, the seeds of future Mashriqu’l-Adhkárs for the benefit of all, and ignite countless beacons of light against the gloom of hatred and inequity."

– Universal House of Justice, from a letter dated 18 December 2014 to the Bahá’ís in Iran

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2025-12. Bahá'í House of Worship: Design, Construction and Community, by Joe Carter and Nooshfar Afnan: Review. Ann Boyles. — Examines the evolving Baha’i House of Worship as an emergent institution uniting architecture, com... Reviews.
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 Baha’u’llah and the Writings and u... Writings.
2025-04-21. Bahá'í House of Worship, The: The Dawning-Place of the Mention of God. Bahá'í World. — Explores the spiritual and social significance of Baha’i Houses of Worship, tracing the history of... Articles.
2025-04-21. Elements of a Global Spiritual Endeavor (1996 - 2021). Various. — Seven separate articles constituting "Chapter 2" of Baha'i World v. 35, on the development of the Ba... Introductory.
2025. Bahá'í Work as Worship, Prayer as Practice: Chapter 15. Deborah Clark Vance. — Religion is logical and progressive; it moves humanity closer to a unified world; human reality is o... Articles.
2024-10-16. Announcing New Houses of Worship. Universal House of Justice. — Announcement of two national Mashriqu’l-Adhkars in Brasilia, Brazil and Lilongwe, Malawi, plus a l... UHJ-letters.
2024. Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community. Margaret Caton. — introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Baha'i spiritual practices; 74 recordin... Music.
2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. — Links to 42 interviews and narratives highlighting how Baha’i individuals and communities worldwid... Audio.
2023-12. Singular Room, A: An Exploration of Bahá'í Houses of Worship. Sama Shodjai. — Overview of the design principles followed in building the Baha'i temples, and the intricacies and c... Theses.
2023-11-28. Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice. — Overview of the Faith's developments and activities during the previous century, including the Guard... UHJ-letters.
2023-04-30. Ridván 2023: Bahá'í Era 180. Universal House of Justice. — Annual message to the Baha'is of the world. UHJ-documents.
2022-04-21. Ridván 2022: Bahá'í Era 179. Universal House of Justice. — Annual message to the Baha'is of the world. UHJ-documents.
2022. Nine Valleys - Towards Embodied Experience, The: Understanding the Confluence of Material and Spirit in the Design of a Bahá'í House of Worship. Vedad Haghighi. — Detailed proposal, with extensive site photographs and illustrations, for a Mashriqu'l-Adhkar in Tho... Theses.
2022. Divine Melody: Song of the Mystic Dove. Lorraine Hetu Manifold, comp. — Selections from the Writings that refer to the Word of God as music emanating from the mystic dove o... Books.
2021-12-06. One Cold Hike. Duane L. Herrmann. — Short essay about visiting the Baha'i House of Worship in Hofheim-Langenhain, Germany. Essays.
2021-10-07. Jewel in the Lotus: The Extraordinary Story of the Baha'i House of Worship in New Delhi, India. Bahá'í Blog, Fred Badiyan. — Background of the Lotus Temple, one of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the 20th c... Transcripts.
2020. Storytelling and Once Upon a Time, The: Youtube Playlists. Fariborz Sahba. — Zoom videos of some historical events witnessed by the manager for the Arc Project during 10 years o... Video.
2020. Baháʼí Houses of Worship: A Visual Overview. Anonymous, comp. — A collection of collages, exterior and interior images of Bahaʼi Houses of Worship constructed, und... Visual.
2019-05. For the Betterment of the World, to the Glory of God: The Emergence of Bahá'í Houses of Worship. Ann Boyles. — Overiew of the concept and history of the Baha'i House of Worship. Articles.
2019-05. Begin with the Village: The Bahá'í Approach to Rural Development. Paul Hanley. — About the focus on rural areas, the role of farmers and villages in achieving sustainable developmen... Articles.
2018. Reflections on the Principle of Unity/Oneness, Some. Hooshmand Badee. — Reflections on the message of Baha'u'llah creating the oneness of humanity and a global society that... Articles.
2017-09. Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The Institution of the. Bahá'í World Centre, comp. — A statement and compilation prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. Compilations.
2016. Significance of some Sites Mentioned in Memorials of the Faithful. Foad Seddigh. — Abdu'l-Baha cited many villages and cities: the Most Great House in Baghdád; the ruins of Madaen w... Articles.
2015-07-02. Mashriq al-Adhkār. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopedia.
2015-05-19. Translation of Key Bahá'í Terms. Universal House of Justice. — Arabic terms such as "Alláh-u-Abhá", "Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá", “Mashriqu’l-Adhkár," "H... UHJ-letters.
2014-12-18. To the Bahá'ís in Iran. Universal House of Justice. — Emphasizes Mashriqu’l-Adhkar’s integration of worship and service, urging Baha’is in Iran to f... UHJ-letters.
2014. Ishqabad, City of Love: A Study into the Story of Those Who Became the Foremost in the Bahá'í Faith. Fuad Izadinia. — Biographies of many dozen Baha'is of historical interest; construction of the House of Worship in Tu... Books.
2013. Indexes to Bahá'í World volumes: Obituaries, chronologies, contents, illustrations. Patricia Paccassi, comp, Frank Paccassi, comp. — Seven separate indexes for Baha'i World, in PDF, Word, and Excel versions, current through 2013. Bibliographies.
2012-09-09. История Ашхабадского храма бахаи (History of the Ashgabat Bahá'í Temple). Olga Mehdi. — Небольшое историческое эссе о строительстве ашхабадс�... Articles-unpublished.
2012. Bahá'í House of Worship, The: Localization and Universal Form. Graham Hassall. — On the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar in Baha'i thought and practice; interplay between the universal specificati... Articles.
2011-04. Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series. Hooper Dunbar. — Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011. Audio.
2011. Perfection and Refinement: Towards an Aesthetics of the Bab. Moojan Momen. — The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions... Articles.
2011. Temples, Bahá'í. Christopher Buck. Encyclopedia.
2010. Mashriqu'l-Adhkár. Moojan Momen. — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
2010. Temples, Bahá'í. Christopher Buck. Encyclopedia.
2010. Historical Consciousness and the Divine Plan. Douglas Martin. — A series of eight short talks (total around two hours), in both audio and video formats, on the evol... Audio.
2009. Mashriqu'l-Adhkár. Julie Badiee. — On the "Dawning Place of the Praise of God," a term used to refer to a Baha’i House of Worship and... Encyclopedia.
2008-06. Development of Precast Exposed Aggregate Concrete Cladding, The: The Legacy of John J. Earley and the Implications for Preservation Philosophy. Jenna Cellini. — Architectural use of concrete and different concrete types, with many references to the Baha'i templ... Theses.
2007-08-06. Various questions: Psychic powers, Persepolis, portrait of Mulla Husayn, etc.. Universal House of Justice. — Answers to: psychic powers and "natural" healing; 'Abdu'l-Baha's statement on Persepolis; inauthenti... UHJ-letters.
2004-2014. Powerpoints for Deepening. Duane Troxel. — 26 presentations in Powerpoint format, on a variety of topics covering Baha'i history, Central Figur... Presentations.
2003. Baha'i Temple for Canada, A. Susanna A. Khodarahmi-Bron. — Proposed design for a future possible temple in Markham, Ontario; characteristics of Baha'i temples;... Theses.
2002. Kitáb-i-Aqdas as a Lens with which to Examine some of the Dilemmas of Modernity, The. Betsy Omidvaran. — Contrast between the Aqdas - the source of laws of future society - and issues of the modern world a... Articles.
2001. Dedication of the Bahá'í House of Worship in Sydney. Peter J. Khan. — Reflections on the fortieth anniversary of the Baha’i House of Worship in Sydney, highlighting its... Articles.
2000-09. Le temple bahá'í. Pierre Spierckel. — Aperçu des temples baha'is; mise à jour d'une brochure initialement publiée dans une revue franç... Essays.
2000. Temples: Service in Bahá'í Temples. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
2000. Of Paramount Importance: Addressing the Paucity of Music in Bahá'í Devotional Practice. Michael Knopf. — Short overview of the use of music in Baha'i feasts, holy day celebrations, and temples. Essays.
2000. Image of the Mystic Flower, The: Exploring the Lotus Symbolism in the Bahá'í House of Worship. Julie Badiee. — The design of the temple in India creates the visual effect of a large, white lotus blossom emerging... Articles.
2000. Social and Economic Development. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, trans. . Compilations.
1999-09. Sacred Baha'i Architecture. Benjamin Leiker. — Symbolism and history of Baha'i temples. Essays.
1999-01-24. Nine-Pointed Star, The: History and Symbolism. Universal House of Justice. — The history and the proper place and use of the nine-pointed star, a common Baha'i symbol, in compar... UHJ-letters.
1998-02-15. Bahá'í Obligatory Prayer and the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár. Universal House of Justice. — Obligatory prayer may be performed at home or in the Temple — in private or in public — but on c... UHJ-letters.
1998. Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Sen McGlinn, comp. . — Compilation on the Baha'i temple, the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, "Dawning Place of Remembrance." Compilations-personal.
1997. Earthly Paradise, An: Bahá'í Houses of Worship Around the World, by Julie Badiee: Review. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. Reviews.
1997. Meanings of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. Sen McGlinn. — Summary of the full meanings of Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, "The Dawning Place of the Remembrance of God." Essays.
1997. Haziratu'l-Quds and Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, Functions and Importance of. Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Two letters from the Universal House of Justice, statements from the Guardian, and compilations prep... Compilations.
1997. Exploring the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. Sen McGlinn. — Four topics: Entry by troops and the institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar; the House of Worship and ... Articles.
1996-06. Sustainable Communities in an Integrating World. Bahá'í International Community. — Concept paper prepared for the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) he... BIC.
1996. Considerations in Setting Sacred Text to Music for the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. — The relationship of music to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar as a place and as a gathering of people, and a pr... Articles.
1996. Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Universal House of Justice, Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. . Books.
1995. Haziratu'l-Quds. Moojan Momen. Encyclopedia.
1995. Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth. Ros Gabriel. Essays.
1995. Worship. Robert Stockman. Encyclopedia.
1994 Fall. Houses as Perfect as Is Possible. Duane L. Herrmann. — A survey of the evolution in design of the Baha'i Houses of Worship around the world through the twe... Articles.
1993-05. Business, Development, and the Bahá'í Funds. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, comp. — Compilation by the Office of the Treasurer on the challenge for America, business ventures and devel... Compilations-NSA.
1992. Mashriqu'l-Adhkar: Sacred Architecture and the Bahá'í Faith. Kenneth B. Sewell. — The nature of Baha'i architecture, the spiritual intentions of the unique design of the Mashriqu'l-A... Theses.
1991-06-20. Secret of Divine Civilization Translation, Capital Punishment, and Other Questions. Universal House of Justice. — On the capitalization of pronouns, reference to "we Muslims," works of Abdu'l-Baha revealed during t... UHJ-letters.
1989. Temples, Bahá'í. Vahid Rafati, Fariborz Sahba. — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite. Encyclopedia.
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 Baha'i reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
1988. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram: Review. Robert Stockman. Reviews.
1987. Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. — An in-depth examination of the development of music and hymns within American Baha'i devotional life... Books.
1986. Bahá'í World, The: Volume 18 (1979-1983). Various, Universal House of Justice, comp. . — Periodic volumes that survey the global activities and major achievements of the Faith. Books.
1986. Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, The. Universal House of Justice, Horace Holley, Fariborz Sahba, Sheriar Nooreyezdan. — Five documents from Baha'i World 18 part four section 5: Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, its s... UHJ-documents.
1985. Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, Extracts on the Institution of. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. — Readings on the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, in both English (unpublished) and German (published as Das Baha'i... Compilations.
1979. Daily Lessons Received at Akka: January 1908. Helen S. Goodall, Ella Goodall Cooper. — Includes translations of three Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha. Books.
1975-07. City of Love, The: Ishqábád and the Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár. Bruce Whitmore. — History of the building of the temple in Turkmenistan, north of the Iranian province of Khurasan. Articles.
1973. Shoghi Effendi: Recollections. Ugo Giachery. — Biography of Shoghi Effendi from the close standpoint of the author's personal experiences. Books.
1972 March-April. Historical Background of the Panama Temple. Ruth Pringle. — A history of the Baha’i Faith in Panama during the first and second U.S. Seven Year Plans, from t... Articles.
1956. Notes on Words of the Guardian. Virginia Orbison. — Ten pages of notes, preserved as an appendix to Orbison's lengthy manuscript "Diary of a Pilgrimage ... Pilgrims.
1955. Notes from Talks of Mrs. Corinne True Based on Her Recent Conversations with the Guardian. Corinne True, Mabel Rice-Wray Ives. — Notes from talks of True, as taken by Ives; followed by Ives' own comments on the talks, and a colop... Pilgrims.
1953/1975. Bahá'í House of Worship, The: The Meaning of the Temple. W. Kenneth Christian. — Text and scan of a flyer about the Chicago House of Worship, summarizing the history and facts of th... Resources.
1953. Chicago the Pagan. Weimar Port. — 2-page description of the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette, with a poem about it by Charles Collins publish... Excerpts.
1923-1924. Bahai Movement, The: A paper read by Shoghi Effendi at Oxford. Shoghi Effendi. — Text of an address given to the Oxford University Asiatic Society, February 1921, before the passing... Guardian.
1917. Mashrak-el-Azkar: Descriptive of the Bahá'í temple. Charles Mason Remey. — Preliminary designs for the first Mashriqu'l-Adhkar to be built in America, showing nine varying tre... Books.
1910-05-17. Temple Song. Louise R. Waite. — Sheet music and audio for an early American Baha'i song. Audio.

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tag name	Mashriqu'l-Adhkár (House of Worship)	type:	Mashriqu'l-Adhkár; Practices; Terminology
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Inventory subject	House of Worship [Mashriqu'l-Adhkar]
notes	Mashriqu'l-Adhkár (Dawning-place of the Praise of God) is the term used to refer to a Bahá’í House of Worship, also known as a Temple, and its surrounding dependencies. See also: – Bahai.org: The Mashriqu’l-Adhkár – Bahá’í Houses of Worship – Bahá'í World, Volume 35 (2006-2021). The Bahá'í House of Worship: The Dawning-Place of the Mention of God (2025) – Baháʼí Houses of Worship: A Visual Overview – Wikipedia: List of Baháʼí Houses of Worship Pronunciation: mash-reck-ol-as-car.
selected quotations (authoritative sources)	These quotations reflect common presentations of Bahá’í views; the materials below may show a wider range of interpretations and contexts: "O people of the world! Build ye houses of worship throughout the lands in the name of Him Who is the Lord of all religions. Make them as perfect as is possible in the world of being, and adorn them with that which befitteth them, not with images and effigies. Then, with radiance and joy, celebrate therein the praise of your Lord, the Most Compassionate. Verily, by His remembrance the eye is cheered and the heart is filled with light." – Bahá'u'lláh, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, ¶31. "The Bahá’í House of Worship is dedicated to the praise of God. The House of Worship forms the central edifice of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár (the Dawning-place of the Praise of God), a complex which, as it unfolds in the future, will comprise in addition to the House of Worship a number of dependencies dedicated to social, humanitarian, educational, and scientific pursuits. ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá describes the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár as “one of the most vital institutions in the world,” and Shoghi Effendi indicates that it exemplifies in tangible form the integration of “Bahá’í worship and service.” Anticipating the future development of this institution, Shoghi Effendi envisages that the House of Worship and its dependencies “shall afford relief to the suffering, sustenance to the poor, shelter to the wayfarer, solace to the bereaved, and education to the ignorant.” In the future, Bahá’í Houses of Worship will be constructed in every town and village." – Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Note 53 "... A collective centre of society to promote cordial affection, the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár stands as a universal place of worship open to all the inhabitants of a locality irrespective of their religious affiliation, background, ethnicity, or gender and a haven for the deepest contemplation on spiritual reality and foundational questions of life, including individual and collective responsibility for the betterment of society. Men and women, children and youth, are held in its embrace as equals... Beloved friends: Gatherings dedicated to prayer throughout your blessed land, in every neighbourhood, town, village, and hamlet, and the increasing access that your compatriots are gaining to Bahá’í prayers are enabling your community to shine the light of unity in the assemblage of humanity, lending a share to the endeavours of your fellow believers throughout the world. Plant, then, the seeds of future Mashriqu’l-Adhkárs for the benefit of all, and ignite countless beacons of light against the gloom of hatred and inequity." – Universal House of Justice, from a letter dated 18 December 2014 to the Bahá’ís in Iran
bahaidata.org	Q4616 · Links to Bahá'í wikis (bahai9, bahaipedia, etc.)
references	en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baháʼí_House_of_Worship; bahaiquotes.com/subject/temples; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Mashriqu'l-Adhkár; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=House of worship