- 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...
- Bahá'u'lláh's Symbolic Use of the Veiled Ḥúríyyih, by John S. Hatcher, Amrollah Hemmat, Ehsanollah Hemmat (2019). — Analyzing some of the meanings behind the appearance of the Veiled Maiden, as alluded to by Baha'u'l...
- Commentary on a Verse of Sa'di (Tafsir-i Bayti az Sa'di), by Bahá'u'lláh, Juan Cole, trans. (1996).
- Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays, by Marzieh Gail (1976). — A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Baha'i studies and history. Most of these we...
- 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.
- Encyclopedia of Islam and The Muslim World, by William F. McCants, John Walbridge, Frank Lewis, et al., Richard C. Martin, ed. (2004). — Articles on Abdu'l-Baha, the Bab, Baha'u'llah, the Babi and Baha'i Faiths, Hujjatiya, Persian langua...
- Iqbál and the Bábí-Bahá'í Faith, by Annemarie Schimmel (1990). — One of the more influential Muslim thinkers of the first half of the 20th century, Iqbal expressed v...
- Literary History of Persia: Volumes 1-4, by E. G. Browne (1902). — The essential text for students of Iranian literature through the ages.
- Literary History of Persia, Volume 4: Modern Times (1500-1924), by E. G. Browne (1928/1959). — Volume 4 contains the first extensive catalogue of Babi and Baha'i literature published in English. ...
- Literary Imitation in Three Poems Attributed to Tahirih Qurrat al-ʿAyn, by Sahba Shayani (2023-12). — The poetry of Tahirih has largely been ignored by historians, partly from politico-religious intoler...
- Literature of Persia, The: A Lecture delivered to the Persia Society, by E. G. Browne (1912-04-26). — A selection of Persian poetry, featuring poems by Nabil, Tahirih, and Babi martyrs.
- Mathnaví by Rúhu'lláh Varqá, the Martyr, The: A Few Notes on Its Historical Context and Poetical Content, by Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani (2018). — On the motifs of the cup-bearer and the cup, springtime, and love. Includes translation of "The Math...
- Mystic's Flight, The: The Parable of Majnún and Laylí, by Jack McLean (2001-07). — This classic love tale of the Middle East, quoted by Baha'u'llah in the Seven Valleys, is prized by ...
- Nazif, Suleyman, by Necati Alkan (2021). — Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
- Notes on Persian Love Poems, by Marzieh Gail (1968 Spring). — A short history of Persian poetry. Includes a selection of poems by Hafiz, Rumi, Ali-Kuli Khan, and ...
- Persian Bahá'í Poets and Poetry: A General Overview, by Heshmat Moayyad (2008-06-03).
- Reunion with the Beloved: Poetry and Martyrdom, John S. Hatcher, ed, Amrollah Hemmat, ed. (2004-06). — Poetry by or in honor of early Babi and Baha'i martyrs. Includes foreword by Hushmand Fatheazam, and...
- Scripture as Literature: Sifting through the layers of the text, by Frank Lewis (1997). — Literary and religious antecedents to some of the styles and genres of Baha'i scripture.
- مآخذ اشعار در آثار بهائى (Sources of Poetry in the Bahá'í Writings), by Vahid Rafati (1990-2009). — Links to a five-volume encyclopedic compilation documenting an extensive list of verses from Persian...
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