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referring tags: Abrogation and confirmation of laws; Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book); Law, Letter of and spirit of the; Twin duties
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  1. 35 Common Objections to the Bahá'í Faith, by Bridging Beliefs (2018-05-03). — Responses to common critiques of, doubts about, and objections to the Baha'i Faith and against relig...
  2. 'Abdu'l-Bahá in the Holy Land answers questions of Dr. Edward C. Getsinger in 1915, Edward C. Getsinger, comp. (1915-06-24). — The importance of humility, spiritual guidance, unity, and self-sacrifice over rigid adherence to la...
  3. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). — 85 selections, last updated August 2024.
  4. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024). — 209 selections, last updated August 2024.
  5. Affirmative Action and the Jurisprudence of Equitable Inclusion: Towards a New Consensus on Gender and Race Relations, by Steven Gonzales (1995). — The principle of equity and the Baha’i emphasis on unity in diversity as a basis for considering A...
  6. All Abide by His Bidding: The Universal Law of God, by Peter Terry (2007). — On the liberty of the individual vis-à-vis the laws of God guiding people to making the "right" cho...
  7. Applicability of the Laws and Ordinances of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Universal House of Justice (2001-02-08). — List of laws and ordinances of the Aqdas not yet universally applied (as of 2001).
  8. Application of Bahá'í Laws, by Universal House of Justice (2000-02-23). — On the application of Baha’i law and how its procedures differ from civil law, with discussion of ...
  9. 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...
  10. Badí' (Bahá'í) Calendar: An Introduction, The, by Moojan Momen (2014-11). — Summary of the nature of Baha'i calendar, the way the Badi' calendar works, and the reason for the 2...
  11. Bahá'í Community, The: A Summary of Its Organization and Laws, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States, comp. (1947/1963). — An early manual and compilation on Baha'i administration, community, and laws.
  12. Bahá'í Ethics: Answers to 55 Questions Submitted by Arthur Dobrin, by Dianne Bradford, Fiona Missaghian, Udo Schaefer, Robert Stockman, Jonah Winters, comp. (2004). — Answers to questions submitted in preparation for a source book in religious ethics for a college co...
  13. Bahá'í Law, by Roshan Danesh (2021-11-02). — Baha'i law in its historical, cultural, social, religious, political, and legal contexts, within pro...
  14. Bahá'í Shrines, by John Walbridge (1989).
  15. Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality, Paul Lample, comp. (1996). — The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the ...
  16. Balance hath been Appointed, The: Some Thoughts on the Publication of the Kitab-i-Aqdas, by Udo Schaefer (1993). — Significances of the Aqdas and the possible impact of its publication (1992) upon its Western audien...
  17. Because Baha'u'llah said so: Dealing with a non-starter in moral reasoning, by Arash Abizadeh (1995). — Discusses a popular but misleading versus more philosophically responsible approaches to revelation.
  18. Behold the Man: Baha'u'llah on the Life of Jesus, by Juan Cole (1997). — Baha'u'llah's lessons from the Judeo-Christian experience for founding a new, post-Islamic religion;...
  19. Biographies of Jamal-i-Burujirdi, by Adib Taherzadeh, Dariush Lamie, Juan Cole (1998). — Three short biographies of about the man who asked to be exempt from the laws of the Aqdas.
  20. Capital Punishment and Amnesty International, by Universal House of Justice (n.d.). — Letter from the House to Amnesty International on the death penalty.
  21. 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...
  22. Choice Wine: The Kitab-i Aqdas and the Development of Bahá'í Law, by Anthony Lee (1995-04). — The Kitab-i Aqdas was not intended to establish a new law code (shari'a) similar to the one known to...
  23. 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.
  24. Comparative Lives of the Founders of the World Religions, by Moojan Momen (1995). — Table comparing the lives of the Founders of the world's religions.
  25. Concept of Divine Law, The, by Mehrdad K. Meshgin (1996). — The changing impact of divine law on society; legal principles current in Europe are derived largely...
  26. Crime and Punishment: Bahá'í Perspectives for a Future Criminal Law, by Udo Schaefer (1996). — There is a moral crisis at the present time due to the decline of religion. The Baha'i teachings uph...
  27. Death Penalty, The: Australian Legal Institutions vs the Bahá'í Faith?, by Roger Le Lievre (1996). — The Baha'i teachings accept the application of the death penalty as a punishment for murder as an ex...
  28. Deconstructing and Reconstructing the Shari'a: Babi and Baha'i Solutions to the Problem of Immutability, by Denis MacEoin (1997). — Ways in which the Bab and Baha'u'llah adopted and changed the Islamic shari`a in their own, new code...
  29. Exemption, by Bahíyyih Nakhjavání (1993). — Thoughts on Baha'u'llah's meaning in "exempting" women from certain Baha'i obligations, especially p...
  30. Extracts from Letters Written by or on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi Regarding the Absence of Clergy in the Baha'i Faith, by Shoghi Effendi (1998). — Compilation included with a memorandum from the House of Justice from 1998/02/11 regarding the aboli...
  31. Family and the Future, The: Legal Perspectives, by P. E. Ringwood (1995). — Legal action and institutions must be developed which are positive, constructive and linked with com...
  32. Family Law in Iran, by Sen McGlinn (2001). — Detailed overview of 20th-century Iranian laws regarding marriage, divorce, marriage rights and duti...
  33. Fast, Bahá'í (March 2-20), by Christopher Buck (2011-09).
  34. Fire and Light in the Báb's Tablet Proclaiming to be the Qá'im, by Nader Saiedi (2016).
  35. Forces of Our Time, The, by Hooper Dunbar (1986). — Excerpt from a talk presented at the "Prepare for Peace" conference, Long Beach, California, August ...
  36. Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Bab (contents and index only), by Nader Saiedi (2008). — A lengthy, detailed examination of the context, chronology, and content of the writings of the Bab. ...
  37. Gender in Babi and Bahá'í Law, by Siyamak Zabihi-Moghaddam (2010-12-14).
  38. Goddess Religion, Ancient, by Universal House of Justice (1992-02-23). — Ancient goddess religions and the role of the feminine in theology.
  39. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend (1939). — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t...
  40. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life, by Brian Kurzius (2007). — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives.
  41. 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...
  42. Huqúqu'lláh: The Right of God, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2007-04).
  43. 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...
  44. In A Blue Haze: Smoking and Baha'i Ethics, by Udo Schaefer (1997). — Smoking as a focus of this first attempt to define certain aspects of Baha'i ethics.
  45. Inheritance, by Seena Fazel (1994). — The apparent contradiction between sexual equality and the unequal inheritance laws contained in the...
  46. Inheritance: Extracts from Four Tablets by Abdu'l-Bahá Concerning the Question of, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.).
  47. Inheritance Laws of the Baha'i Community and Gender Equality, by Sarthak Sharma (2021). — Examination of whether the Baha'i Faith's teachings on gender-justice and equality are reflected in ...
  48. Institute on Islam, by Peter J. Khan (1971). — Transcription of tape #7 which deals with prophecies in the Qur'an, and recordings of a one-weekend ...
  49. Internationalism and Divine Law: A Baha'i Perspective, by Roshan Danesh (2004). — On the internationalism motif in Baha'i political and legal thought; the place of divine legal clai...
  50. Introduction to a Study of the Qur'án: With Additional References from Several Bahá'í Texts, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States (1941). — A study guide to the Qur'an, consisting of lists of topics and verses by the "Study Outline Committe...
  51. Introduction to Bahá'í Law, An: Doctrinal Foundations, Principles and Structures, by Udo Schaefer (2003). — A pioneering look at Baha'i law both in general and in detail, the foundations and principles of whi...
  52. Introduction to the Lawh-i Haqqu'n-Nas, An, by Jean-Marc Lepain, Peter Terry, trans. (2007). — Summary of the tablet Lawh-i Haqqu’n-Nas, Tablet of the "Right of the People," on the metaphorical...
  53. John the Baptist and Interpretation, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1989-08-25). — Various questions about the the Baha’i position on John the Baptist, his station and teaching, and...
  54. Kitab-i Aqdas, the Most Holy Book, by John Walbridge (1999).
  55. Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Bahá'u'lláh (1992). — Full authoritative English translation of Bahaʼu'llah's book of laws, along with clarifying texts a...
  56. Kitáb-i-Aqdas: le plus saint livre, by Bahá'u'lláh, Pierre Daoust, trans. (2022). — Révision de la traduction française du Kitab-i-Aqdas (ed. MEB, 2014); voir Avant-propos.
  57. Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): Questions and Concordances, by Habib Riazati (2000). — Study questions, categorized cross-references to the Aqdas and its notes and "Questions and Answers,...
  58. Kitáb-i-Aqdas as a Lens with which to Examine some of the Dilemmas of Modernity, The, by Betsy Omidvaran (2002). — Contrast between the Aqdas - the source of laws of future society - and issues of the modern world a...
  59. Kitab-i-Aqdas Questions and Concordances, by Habib Riazati (2002). — The Tablets of Baha'u'llah and their relationship to selected passages in The Aqdas; New Laws That A...
  60. Kitab-i-Aqdas, The: Bahá'í Law, Legitimacy, and World Order, by Martha L. Schweitz (1994). — On the Kitab-i-Aqdas from the perspective of contemporary secular national and international law; it...
  61. Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude, by Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1931). — Major theological work by Bahaʼu'llah, written prior to his declaration of mission.
  62. Law and International Order: Proceedings of the First European Bahá'í Conference on Law and International Order: Review, by Joshua Lincoln (1997-10). — Review of conference proceedings, highlighting Baha'i law, governance, human rights, and future pers...
  63. Law and Order: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop (1995).
  64. Law, Application of, by Universal House of Justice (1991-12-09). — Questions concerning the violation of Baha'i and civil law, and the removal of administrative rights...
  65. Laws Abrogated by Bahá'u'lláh, Anonymous, comp. (2018/2020). — Laws abolished from previous religions and from the Bayan.
  66. Laws from the Kitab-i-Aqdas Not Yet Binding, by Universal House of Justice (1974-06-09). — Which laws of the Kitab-i-Aqdas are and are not currently (as of 1974) binding upon Western believer...
  67. Laws of the Bayán reflected in The Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Ahang Rabbani, comp. (2008). — List of 32 laws from the Bab's Persian Bayan or the Arabic Bayan which also appear in Baha'u'llah's ...
  68. Laws of the Kitab-i-Aqdas, Further Application of, by Universal House of Justice (1999-12-28). — Announcement to the Baha'i world that all elements of the laws dealing with obligatory prayer and fa...
  69. Legislating on Morality, by Universal House of Justice (1988-06-05). — Areas in which the Universal House of Justice is refraining from legislating on, e.g. abortion and h...
  70. Legislative Responsibilities of the Universal House of Justice Regarding Obligatory Prayers, Guardian's Statement on, by Universal House of Justice (1995-06-25). — Brief note about which aspects of obligatory prayer the House may one day legislate on.
  71. 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...
  72. 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.
  73. List of Articles by John Hatcher on BahaiTeachings.org, by John S. Hatcher (2021). — List of online essays and articles by Dr. John Hatcher.
  74. List of Articles by Nader Saiedi on BahaiTeachings.org, by Nader Saiedi (2017-2020). — Links to 40 essays about Baha'i teachings on spiritual unity, justice, freedom, democracy, and globa...
  75. Lists of Articles, by Brent Poirier (2009-2019). — Lists of 126 articles at the author's six blog websites.
  76. Maid of Heaven, the Image of Sophia, and the Logos, The: Personification of the Spirit of God in Scripture and Sacred Literature, by Michael W. Sours (1991). — The Logos in Christianity and the Maiden for Baha'u'llah can be equated as one and the same eternal ...
  77. Making the Crooked Straight: A Contribution to Baha'i Apologetics [excerpt], by Udo Schaefer, Nicola Towfigh, Ulrich Gollmer, Geraldine Schuckelt, trans. (2000). — Front- and back-matter of the book only: Contents, Preface, Introduction, Conclusion, Bibliography, ...
  78. 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).
  79. Mission of the Báb, The: Retrospective 1844-1994, by Douglas Martin (1996). — The revelation of the Bab in the context of its impact on the Western writers of the period and its ...
  80. Monogamy, Sexual Equality, Marital Equality, and the Supreme Tribunal, by Universal House of Justice (1996-06-27). — Questions about monogamy, the Supreme Tribunal, and the Baha'i concept of equality of the sexes in l...
  81. Mystical Dimensions of Islam, by Annemarie Schimmel (1975). — Detailed history of Sufism and its thought, Islamic theosophy, and Persian and Turkish mystical poet...
  82. Mystical Dimensions of the Bahá'í Administrative Order, The, by Kavian Sadeghzade Milani (2002). — The Baha'i Administrative Order can be seen as a mystical entity, and there are some parallels betwe...
  83. Non-Governmental Perspective on the Relative Effectiveness of Multilateral and Bilateral Measures to Combat Hate Speech, A: An Analysis of Tools Deployed in Response to Religious Hate Speech in Iran, by Bani Dugal, Morten Bergsmo, ed, Kishan Manocha, ed. (2023-07). — International Human Rights framework; Iran's obligations under international law; history of Baha'i ...
  84. Notes on Bahá'í Proofs Based on the Qur'an, Some, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Central and East Africa, comp. (2000-08). — Compilation by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Central and East Africa
  85. 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 ...
  86. Obedience, by Darius K. Shahrokh (1995-05). — The meanings of infallibility, obedience to Baha'u'llah, the covenant of God with humanity, and the ...
  87. Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000-09-27).
  88. Obligatory Prayer, Ablutions, and Repetition of the Greatest Name, by Universal House of Justice (2004-06-06). — On recitation of the specific verses associated with the performance of ablutions for the medium Obl...
  89. Obligatory Prayers and Ablutions, by Universal House of Justice, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi (1991-01-02). — Letter from the House on missing prayers due to ailment, an insecure environment, or an inability to...
  90. "On Human Origins: A Bahá'í Perspective," by Craig Loehle: Response to Commentary, by Keven Brown (1994).
  91. One Common Faith, by Universal House of Justice (2005). — Review of relevant passages from both the writings of Baha'u'llah and the scriptures of other faiths...
  92. Oracion Obligatoria y el Ayuno, La Importancia de la, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000-05).
  93. Paradox of Protest in a Culture of Contest, The, by Michael Karlberg (2003-07). — In our culture, political and legal institutions are structured as contests and reform is characteri...
  94. Parallels Between Islamic and Baha'i laws and Constitutional Principles, by Afshin A. Khavari (1998). — The roles of Sunnah, Hadith, and Ijtihad in Islamic constitutional law, and the development of the B...
  95. Perceiving Differences: A Look at Gender and Equality, by Mark Brush (1988). — Observations on what Richard DeNovellis' "Personality Type Preference Indicator" tests show about ag...
  96. Persia, by Richard N. Frye (1968). — Excerpt from a book on the history of Iran. Includes mention of Baha'i schools in the early twentiet...
  97. Persian Bayán: Thematic Analysis and Summary, by Peter Terry (2015-09). — A detailed overview of this lengthy text of The Bab, which outlines elements of Babi law, discussion...
  98. Perspectives on the Inseparable Twin Duties Prescribed in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Eamonn Moane (2003). — Religions differ in the balance of faith versus good works, the grace of God versus human strivings,...
  99. Post-Quranic Religion Between Apostasy and Public Order, A: Egyptian Muftis and Courts on the Legal Status of the Baha'i Faith, by Johanna Pink (2003). — On how Egypt has adapted and responded to the Baha'i Faith; legal issues for Muslim jurists and the ...
  100. Power and the Bahá'í community, by Moojan Momen (2018). — While Baha'i social teachings may have sounded new and exciting a century ago, that is no longer the...
  101. Principles of Bahá'í Administration, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom, comp. (1950/1973). — A guide to procedure in the life and organic activity of the Baha'i community, prepared from three m...
  102. Progressive Revelation: A Brief Circumstantial/Historical Contextualization, by Mehdi Wolf (2022-05-16). — Progressive revelation must be understood in the context of the twin purposes of a divine Manifestat...
  103. Prophets of Mahabad, and Nature of Creation: The Two Questions of Manakji Limji Hataria, by Susan Maneck (2011). — Discussion of Baha’u’llah’s letters to Manakji Hataria as found in the Tabernacle of Unity, co...
  104. Protecting the Human Family: Humanitarian Intervention, International Law, and Bahá'í Principles, by Brian D. Lepard (2003). — The moral and legal problems raised by the use of military force to aid human rights victims. Releva...
  105. 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...
  106. Quranic Roots of Some Legal and Theological Terms of the Kitáb-i Aqdas Regarding Women and Homosexual Relations, The, by Kamran Ekbal (1995). — Interpretations and etymologies of Arabic terms for prostitution, virginity, dowry, menstruation, so...
  107. Reading Reality in Times of Crisis: 'Abdu'l-Bahá and the Great War, by Amin E. Egea (2021-05-08). — How ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s analysis of the crises of His time was profoundly distinct from contemporan...
  108. Reason and the Bahá'í Writings: The Use and Misuse of Logic and Persuasion, by Ian Kluge (2001-09-02). — How to study the Baha'i Writings through the use of logic.
  109. 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...
  110. Reflections on the Structure of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Some, by Roshan Danesh (2015). — While the Kitab-i-Aqdas might seem unstructured, lacking apparent logical or discernible order, ther...
  111. Réflexions intimes sur le Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Pierre Daoust (2022). — Un petit recueil de réflexions; une sorte de voyage dans un domaine aux multiples paysages, qui don...
  112. Regarding the Implementation of the Badi` Calendar, by Universal House of Justice (2014-07-10). — Message to the Baha’is of the world on the updated calendar of Baha'i holy days. Includes a table ...
  113. Reis naar het Hart van de Qur'án: Het Heilige Boek van de islam voor hen die nadenken (door een niet-moslim), by David Russell Garcia, Kees Poolman, trans. (2022). — Een overzicht van de Koran en zijn thema's: islam versus het christendom; wetten, geestelijke en soc...
  114. Relationship between two statements of Bahá'u'lláh regarding the calculation of Ḥuqúqu'lláh, by Universal House of Justice (2019-03-10). — About the relationship between paragraph 97 of the Kitab-i-Aqdas (fraction) and “Questions and Ans...
  115. Reproduction and other Biological Subjects, by Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000). — Embryology; reproduction; biology; genetic engineering
  116. Resurrection and the World to Come, by Bahá'u'lláh, William F. McCants, trans. (2018-01-21). — Extract from the Lawh-i-Yusuf (Tablet of Joseph), explaining the meaning of 'paradise', 'hellfire', ...
  117. Rituals in Babism and Baha'ism, by Denis MacEoin (1994). — On practices of prayer, invocations, talismans, jewelry, fasting, purity, birth, death, marriage, fe...
  118. Role of the Universal House of Justice: Interpretation and Elucidation, by Universal House of Justice (1998-08-27). — On the regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice and its "interpretative function."
  119. Ruhi Book 6: Notes, Ehsan Bayat, ed. (2024). — These notes for Ruhi Book 6 explore the spiritual principles and practical approaches to teaching th...
  120. Secret of Divine Civilization Translation, Capital Punishment, and Other Questions, by Universal House of Justice (1991-06-20). — On the capitalization of pronouns, reference to "we Muslims," works of Abdu'l-Baha revealed during t...
  121. Shi`i Islam, by Moojan Momen (1995). — Overview of Shi'a Islam, including a section on its relations to the Baha'i Faith.
  122. Shoghi Effendi's Translation of Terms Related to Law in Bahá'í Scripture, by Moojan Momen (2015). — Patterns in the Guardian's translation of terms related to the word law; different Arabic/Persian wo...
  123. Six Lessons on Bahá'í Law: A Deepening Course for Bahá'ís, John B. Cornell, comp, Beatrice Rinde, comp. (1974). — Principles of the Faith; justice and mercy; laws for the individual vs society; jurisdiction; civil ...
  124. Special Report on Baha'i Burial vs. Maori Custom, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of New Zealand (1989-10-06). — Special report about reconciling Baha'i burial laws with local maori customs where they conflict; in...
  125. Synopsis and Codification of the Laws and Ordinances of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, Shoghi Effendi, trans. (1973). — Original 1973 version, different than the version incorporated in the 1992 English translation of th...
  126. Tablet on Interpretation of Sacred Scripture (Lawh-i-Ta'wíl), by Bahá'u'lláh, Mehran Ghasempour, trans. (2001). — An undated tablet from the Akka period on the interpretation of sacred scripture, with references to...
  127. Tablet on Interpretation of Sacred Scripture (Lawh-i-Ta'wíl), by Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (n.d.). — Tablet on "the legitimacy of figurative scripture interpretation."
  128. Tablet on the Right of the People (Lawh-i haqq al-nas), by Bahá'u'lláh, Keven Brown, trans. (2016). — On some situations relating to a person’s private rights, in this case theft and debt, with a larg...
  129. Tablet to Mirza Abu'l-Fadl Concerning the Questions of Manakji Limji Hataria: Baha'u'llah on Hinduism and Zoroastrianism, by Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1995). — Introduction to, article about, and translation of the Tablet to Maneckji.
  130. Ten Commandments, The: A Baha'i Perspective, by Marco Oliveira (2019). — Overview of the history and theology of the Ten Commandments. Like Christianity and Islam, the Baha...
  131. Themes in the Study of Bahá'u'lláh's Kitáb-i-Aqdas: Emerging Approaches to Scholarship on Bahá'í Law, by Roshan Danesh (2017). — Review of what emergent scholarship has thus far accomplished relating to the study of the Kitab-i-A...
  132. 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. (2022). — Four compilations on themes related to the progressive revelation of the religion of God; essential ...
  133. Twofold Mission, A: Some Distinctive Characteristics of the Person and Teachings of the Báb, by Elham Afnan (2019). — Some features of the Bab's life and Writings highlighting the rare combination of qualities that hav...
  134. Universal House of Justice and the Principles of Jurisprudence, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, trans. (2001-04). — Authorized translation of an excerpt of a tablet on "the wisdom of referring certain important laws ...
  135. 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...
  136. Views on Homosexuality, by Universal House of Justice (2013-04-22). — On the need to overcome material nature including homosexuality; Baha’is not to judge or impose va...
  137. Violation of Baha'i and Civil Law, by Universal House of Justice (1991-12-09). — Role of Spiritual Assemblies in regulating behavior of Baha'is, removal of administrative rights, an...
  138. Voyage to the Heart of the Koran: The Holy Book of Islám for Thinking Minds (By a Non-Muslim), by David Russell Garcia (2003-10). — A lengthy overview of the Qur'an and its themes for a Baha'i audience; holy war and fighting; reason...
  139. What is Baha'u'llah's Message to the Sufis?, by Roberta Law (1998-02). — Nature of Sufism and Baha'u'llah's teachings for the Sufi community, especially as contained in the ...
  140. Wills and Inheritance, by Universal House of Justice (1996-07-01). — Five questions about the writing of Baha'i wills. Includes a list of which laws are not at present b...
  141. Withdrawal from the Faith, by Universal House of Justice (2001-04-04).
  142. Wittgensteinian Language-Games in an Indo-Persian Dialogue on the World Religions, by Juan Cole (2015 Fall). — Reflections on Baha'u'llah's theology of previous religions and Ludwig Wittgenstein’s concept of "...
  143. Women in the works of the Bab and in the Babi Movement, by Moojan Momen (2011). — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
  144. Women on the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice (1988-05-31). — Response to a paper presented at a Baha'i Studies conference which raised the possibility that women...
  145. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán, by Nader Saiedi (2019-09). — Explores the Persian Bayan's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into...

2.   from the Chronology (12 results; expand)

  1. 1873-02-00 — Baha'u'llah completed the revelation of the Kitab-i-Aqdas in the southeast corner room of the house ...
  2. 1873-02-02 — The revelation of the obligatory prayers. "Many of the laws of the Bab...are carefully designed i...
  3. 1887-10-27 — "When Baha'u'llah revealed the Kitab-i-Aqdas He withheld the publication of certain laws. These incl...
  4. 1903-00-00 — The passing of Mulla Zaynu'l-'Ábidin, surnamed Zaynu'l-Muqarrabin (the Ornament of the Near Ones) i...
  5. 1935-10-01 — Shoghi Effendi wrote to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States and Cana...
  6. 1974-06-09 — In a letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Iceland, the Universal House of Jus...
  7. 1992-04-21 — The announcement by the Universal House of Justice that the Law of Ḥuqúqu'llah was to be in effec...
  8. 1995-06-08 — The First European Baha'i Conference on Law and International Order was held in De Poort, the Nether...
  9. 1999-12-28 — In a message from the Universal House of Justice addressed to the Baha'is of the world, some laws of...
  10. 2000-02-23 — In a message from the Department of the Secretariat to an individual, the Universal House of Justice...
  11. 2000-05-00 — Subsequent to the message of the Universal House of Justice of 28 Decemb
  12. 2015-03-21 — The implementation of the Badi' Calendar on the first day of the tenth Vahid of the first Kull-i-Sha...
 
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