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tag name Prayer type: Practices; Principles, teachings; Religion, general
web link bahai-library.com/tags/Prayer
related tags - Religion; – Tags with many search results on bahai.org; Devotion; God; Guidance; Soul, Human; Spirituality; Worship
referring tags - Compilations on bahai.org; - Prayer texts; – Bahá'í Prayers (2002 edition); – Mashriqu'l-Adhkár (House of Worship); – Prayers and Tablets with special potency; Bahá'í Prayers and Tablets for Children (compilation); Congregational prayer; Dawn prayer; Devotional meetings; Fasting; Healing prayer, Short; Healing prayers; Heart; Intercession; Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Selected topics; Marriage prayers; Meditation; Memorization; Non-believers; Obligatory prayer; Pilgrimage; Prayer, Five Steps of; Prayers, Unanswered; Prayers for pilgrimage; Prayers for the dead; Pronouns; Reading the Writings; Recitation; Remembrance; Repetition of the Greatest Name; Say (phrase); Self-knowledge; Tablets of Visitation; Worship and service
Inventory subject Importance of prayer; Power of prayer; The state of prayer; dynamics of prayer
notes

See also:

– Bahai org: Devotional Life and Prayer

– Ruhi book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit

– Compilation Prayer and Devotional Life

– Bahá'í Prayers on bahai.org/library

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:

"Intone, O My servant, the verses of God that have been received by thee... that the sweetness of thy melody may kindle thine own soul, and attract the hearts of all men. Whoso reciteth, in the privacy of his chamber, the verses revealed by God, the scattering angels of the Almighty shall scatter abroad the fragrance of the words uttered by his mouth, and shall cause the heart of every righteous man to throb. Though he may, at first, remain unaware of its effect, yet the virtue of the grace vouchsafed unto him must needs sooner or later exercise its influence upon his soul. Thus have the mysteries of the Revelation of God been decreed by virtue of the Will of Him Who is the Source of power and wisdom."

— Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, CXXXVI (BH00994)

"Lauded and glorified art Thou, O Lord, my God!... Far, far from Thy glory be what mortal man can affirm of Thee, or attribute unto Thee, or the praise with which he can glorify Thee! Whatever duty Thou hast prescribed unto Thy servants of extolling to the utmost Thy majesty and glory is but a token of Thy grace unto them, that they may be enabled to ascend unto the station conferred upon their own inmost being, the station of the knowledge of their own selves..."

– Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, I (BH00652)

"Ask not of Me that which We desire not for thee, then be content with what We have ordained for thy sake, for this is that which profiteth thee, if therewith thou dost content thyself."

– Bahá'u'lláh, The Hidden Words, Arabic no. 39

The most acceptable prayer is the one offered with the utmost spirituality and radiance; its prolongation hath not been and is not beloved by God. The more detached and the purer the prayer, the more acceptable is it in the presence of God.

– The Báb, Selections from the Writings of the Báb, p. 78

"The state of prayer is the best of conditions, for man is then associating with God. Prayer verily bestoweth life, particularly when offered in private and at times, such as midnight, when freed from daily cares."

— Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, no. 172

"... Nearness is verily of the soul, not of the body; and the help that is sought, and the help that cometh, is not material but of the spirit; nevertheless it is my hope that thou wilt attain to nearness in every sense. The bounties of God will verily encompass a sanctified soul even as the sun’s light doth the moon and stars: Be thou assured of this...."

– Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Bahá, no. 155

"... Whensoever the worshipper communeth with his Lord, turneth wholly unto Him, and supplicateth some portion of His boundless grace, then this very act of supplication is a light unto his heart, a collyrium unto his eye, a source of life unto his soul, and a cause of exaltation unto his being... Through these sensations, moreover, thy receptive capacity is increased, and the more capacious the container, the more copious its contents; the more vehement one’s thirst, the sweeter in one’s palate the outpouring bounty of the cloud. This is the mystery of supplication; this is the wisdom of praying for the fulfilment of one’s needs."

– from 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks, Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá

"Make firm our steps, O Lord, in Thy path... ... Reveal then Thyself, O Lord, by Thy merciful utterance and the mystery of Thy divine being, that the holy ecstasy of prayer may fill our souls—a prayer that shall rise above words and letters and transcend the murmur of syllables and sounds—that all things may be merged into nothingness before the revelation of Thy splendor..."

– ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá'í Prayers

"Prayer and meditation are very important factors in deepening the spiritual life of the individual, but with them must go also action and example, as these are the tangible results of the former. Both are essential."

— Letter dated 15 May 1944, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, to an individual believer, in: Compilation Prayer and Devotional Life, extract 50

"For the core of religious faith is that mystical feeling which unites man with God. This state of spiritual communion can be brought about and maintained by means of meditation and prayer. And this is the reason why Bahá’u’lláh has so much stressed the importance of worship. It is not sufficient for a believer merely to accept and observe the teachings. He should, in addition, cultivate the sense of spirituality which he can acquire chiefly by means of prayer."

– From a letter written on behalf of the Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, December 8, 1935: Bahá'í News, No. 102, August 1936, p. 2, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1704 and 1845

bahaidata.org Q4656   ·   Links to Bahá'í wikis (bahai9, bahaipedia, etc.)
references en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prayer_in_the_Baháʼí_Faith; bahai9.com/wiki/Prayer; bahai9.com/wiki/Spontaneous_vs._revealed_prayers; bahai9.com/wiki/Family_prayer_and_reading; bahaiquotes.com/#p; www.bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/search#q=Prayer

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  1. n.d.. Devotional Gatherings, Selected Guidance concerning. Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Structure and character of devotional practices. Compilations.
  2. n.d.. Elucidation of the Meaning of the Greatest Name by 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Mirza Abu'l Fadl. May Maxwell, comp. — 2-page summary of the meanings and prayerful use of the word Baha (glory, splendour, light). Essays.
  3. n.d.. About the Long Obligatory Prayer. John Robarts. — Gives examples how through the Long Obligatory Prayer, believers gain divine guidance, find receptiv... Talks.
  4. 2025-12-22. Expressions of Equality in the Family. Bahá'í World Centre. — Short documentary, on how the principle of equality is reshaping patterns of life among several fami... Video.
  5. 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.
  6. 2025-02. Bahá'u'lláh Supplications: Traduction de l'arabe en anglais. Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans, Pierre Spierckel, trans. . — Deux cents prières en traduction provisoire, révélées par Baha’u’llah en arabe. Ces prières... Translations.
  7. 2025. Devotional Wisdom: Commentaries on Prayer and Supplication in Imami Shí'í Islam. Gianni Izzo. — Dissertation exploring Shi'i supplication (du'ā'), analyzing commentaries by four scholars, includi... Theses.
  8. 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.
  9. 2024-12. Comments on Power and Authority, Historical Consciousness, and Modes of Communication: Foreword to the 2nd Edition of Planning Progress. Todd Smith. — Reflections on what Baha'is have achieved in the decades since this book was published, particularly... Articles.
  10. 2024-12. Seeing the Signs: The Imamate in Sayyid Kāẓim al-Rashtī’s (d. 1259/1843) Sharḥ Duʿāʾ al-simāt. Gianni Izzo. — The role of interpretation in al-Rashti's "Commentary on the supplication of signs" in articulating ... Articles.
  11. 2024-06. Le Verbe de Dieu, au coeur de l'existence. Pierre Daoust. — Le présent essai examine les pouvoirs et l'influence du Verbe de Dieu (ou Parole divine) au sein de... Articles-unpublished.
  12. 2024-03. Even as the Waves of One Sea: Bahá'í Consultation's Implicit Cultural Support for the Clash of Differing Opinions. Whitney White Kazemipour. — A letter from Shoghi Effendi introduces some cultural dynamics which underlie Baha'i consultation; d... Articles.
  13. 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.
  14. 2024. Necessity for Prayer, The. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu'l-Baha. Writings.
  15. 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.
  16. 2023-08. To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — The cause of unity; creating families that illuminate the world; the ideal milieu for learning the p... Compilations.
  17. 2023-07. Mizán of Affect in Material v. Metaphysical Models of Human Consciousness, The. John S. Hatcher. — Though Baha'i teachings hold that the soul progresses after the body ceases to exist, the physical b... Articles.
  18. 2023. Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í. Author unknown. — Six overview essays on Baha'i history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite) Essays.
  19. 2023. Role of Wonder in Creating Identity, The. Todd Lawson. — The term badi', "wondrous" or "new," is used dozens of times by the Bab in his proclamatory work the... Articles.
  20. 2023. Translation of the Arabic Du'á' al-Sahar (The Dawn Supplication) or Du'á' al-Bahá' (The Supplication of Splendour) with Select Expository Scriptural Writings of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, A. Stephen Lambden. — Translation of and commentary on the Shi'i "dawn supplication" for the Islamic month of Ramadan, and... Articles.
  21. 2023. References to the Holy Spirit in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá: A Meditational Compilation. Violetta Zein, comp. — An aid to prayer and meditation. The Holy Spirit is referred to as an entity, a servant to the Manif... Compilations-personal.
  22. 2023. Sadratu'l-Muntahá, The: References to the Divine Lote Tree in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Violetta Zein, comp. — Short compilation from the writings of various Faiths, as well as the Baha'i understanding of the di... Compilations-personal.
  23. 2022-04-01. Responding to the War in Ukraine. Universal House of Justice. — Actions Baha'is are taking in response to the invasion of Ukraine; the role of prayers and acts of s... UHJ-letters.
  24. 2022-02-10. Permission to Change Pronouns in Private Prayer. Universal House of Justice. — Baha'u'llah's permission to change the pronoun when reciting a prayer (e.g. from "him" to "me") shou... UHJ-letters.
  25. 2021 Spring. In the Noble, Sacred Place: One Rainy Day in a Holy City. Sandra Lynn Hutchison. — A memoir of visiting Jerusalem — a contemporary pilgrim's note written as a literary piece — wit... Essays.
  26. 2021 Fall. Bahá'í Prayers for Good Governance. Christopher Buck. — Baha’u’llah encouraged Baha’is to pray for their rulers. This essay presents a newly authorize... Articles.
  27. 2021. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá. — Tablets of ‘Abdul-Baha describing aspects of the life of Baha’u’llah including the tribulation... Writings.
  28. 2021. Light and Mercy: Mental Health and Tests and Difficulties. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Australia, comp. . — The physical and mental impact of the continuing pandemic is evident around us, and the members of t... Compilations-NSA.
  29. 2021. Long Obligatory Prayer: Printable, Foldable Version. Anonymous, comp. — Layout of the Long Obligatory Prayer designed to be printed, trimmed to pocket size, and foldable. A... Writings.
  30. 2021. Bahá'í Prayers and Tablets for Children. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
  31. 2020-04-10. Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi. Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. . — Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Bab’s Writings, delivered at the... Talks.
  32. 2020. Overview of Translations of Bahá'í Texts on bahaiprayers.net. A. Bolhuis, comp. — Table detailing languages and sources of all translations of Baha'i scripture available in almost 10... Bibliographies.
  33. 2020. Prière pour protéger des épidémies. Bahá'u'lláh, Pierre Daoust, trans. . — Une prière révélée par Baha’u’llah pour protéger des épidémies, publiée dans Baha'i Pray... Translations.
  34. 2019-09. Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán. Nader Saiedi. — Explores the Persian Bayan's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into... Audio.
  35. 2019-02. Prayer and Devotional Life. The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, comp. . — A compilation to assist Baha'is in a time when, as the House says in its cover letter, "devotional a... Compilations.
  36. 2019. Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — Talks from 1904-1907. Writings.
  37. 2019. Analysis of the Salient Features of Risáliy-i-Ja'faríyyih, An. Foad Seddigh. — This treatise, one of the major writings of the Báb, was written before He had disclosed His compl... Articles.
  38. 2019. Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School. Nader Saiedi. — On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell;... Audio.
  39. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
  40. 2018/2025. Additional Prayers Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 52 newly translated prayers. Writings.
  41. 2018/2024. Additional Prayers Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 22 selections, last updated 2024. Writings.
  42. 2018/2024. Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 85 selections, last updated August 2024. Writings.
  43. 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 wit... Compilations.
  44. 2017-10-19. Supplications by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'u'lláh, Joshua Hall, trans. . — Collection of two-hundred provisionally translated prayers and supplications. Link to translator's w... Translations.
  45. 2017-09-18. Verge of the New, The: A Series of Talks. Steven Phelps. — Introducing a way of looking at the past and future of religion in the context of the scientific rev... Presentations.
  46. 2017. Days of Remembrance: Selections from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh for Bahá'í Holy Days. Bahá'u'lláh. — Forty-five selections revealed for, or relating to, nine Baha’i Holy Days. Compilations.
  47. 2015-01. Yoga. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. — Four quotations from the House on the practice of hatha yoga. Compilations.
  48. 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 o... Books.
  49. 2014/2020/2024. List of Articles by Christopher Buck on BahaiTeachings.org. Christopher Buck. — List of online essays and articles by Christopher Buck since 2014. Bibliographies.
  50. 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.
  51. 2014. Reflections on the Concept of Law in the Bahá'í Faith, Some. Roshan Danesh. — The concept of law in the Baha’i Faith; its early Islamic context; the nature of legal language an... Articles.
  52. 2014. Text and Context in the Bahá'í Heroic Age. Nader Saiedi. — A series of 12 talks by Nader Saiedi exploring Baha'i history, key writings, and the need for schola... Audio.
  53. 2013-04. Spontaneous Talks by Dr. Khan, at His Sunday Morning Classes, Answering Some of His 95 Questions. Ali Kuli Khan, Terry Nelson Randolph, ed. . — Proofs of the Baha'i Faith, written by a prominent translator and companion of Abdu'l-Baha. Includes... Books.
  54. 2012. I know Not How to Sing Thy Praise: Reflections on a Prayer of Bahá'u'llah. Wolfgang A. Klebel. — Theology and the language of revelation vs. atheism and scientific discourse, and apophatic "not-kno... Articles.
  55. 2011-04. Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series. Hooper Dunbar. — Six lectures series at Bosch Baha'i School, April 15-17 2011. Audio.
  56. 2011-03-29. Enigmatic Questions Surrounding the Appearances of the Prophets. John S. Hatcher. — Issues related to the ontology and powers of the Manifestations can test the mettle of even deepened... Video.
  57. 2011. Power of Prayer Brings a Higher Force into Play, The. Ted Slavin. — Some ideas about how prayer works. Newspapers.
  58. 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.
  59. 2010-2020. Names of God. Romane Takkenberg, comp. — A list of some of the names of God from English translations of the Baha'i Writings. Resources.
  60. 2010-09. Changing Pronouns and Dropping 'Say' in Prayers. Bahá'u'lláh, William F. McCants, trans. . — One short paragraph which explains that it is acceptable to substitute "and make him" with "and make... Translations.
  61. 2010. رهایی: مجموعه ای از آثار دکتر علی مراد داودی (Freedom: A collection of works by Dr. Ali Murad Davoudi). Alí Murád Dávúdí, Vahid Rafati, comp. and ed. . — 18 articles and various historical materials, including Dr. Davudi's will. Books.
  62. 2009/2010/2018. Consultation, Portraits, Rakahs, Murtus, and Unknown Language. Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — Three replies from the Research Department to an individual, dated 2009, 2010 and 2018, on a variety... UHJ-letters.
  63. 2009-2025. Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Texts. Adib Masumian, trans. — Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masum... Bibliographies.
  64. 2009-06-20. In tough times, we could all be a little more spiritual. Ted Slavin. — The importance of praying with and for our friends and neighbors. Newspapers.
  65. 2008 Fall. New Skin For An Old Drum, A: Changing Contexts of Yukon Aboriginal Bahá'í Storytelling. Lynn Echevarria-Howe (published as Lynn Echevarria). — On the construction of the religious self through the storytelling processes of Yukon Aboriginal Bah... Articles.
  66. 2008. Prayers and rituals in the Bahá'í Faith: Introduction to A Tablet to Jináb-i-Mullá 'Alí-Akbar fí Ardi'l-Álif. Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. — A tablet of Baha'u'llah to one of the Babis to renew his faith before He had revealed his mission; i... Articles.
  67. 2007-06. Power of Prayer. Hartmut Grossmann. Audio.
  68. 2007. Stylistic Analysis of the Báb's Writings, A: Abridged Translation of Vahid Behmardi's Muqaddamih-yi dar bárih-yi sabk va siyáq-i áthár-i mubárakih-yi ḥaḍrat-i rabb a`lá. Vahid Behmardi, William F. McCants. — English translation by McCants of Behmardi's Persian article "Stylistic Analysis of the Bab’s Writ... Articles.
  69. 2007. Persian Language in the Literature of Baha'i Worship. Shapour Rassekh. — Brief article on the literary sources of Baha'i prayer, their diversity and varied style, and Persia... Articles.
  70. 2006-09-05. Bahá'í Perspective on the Concept of "Karma". Universal House of Justice, Research Department. — Summary of the meaning of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism; Baha'i views on karma and reincarnation as... UHJ-letters.
  71. 2006-06-05. Authenticity of prayer "O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit". Universal House of Justice. — Some details on the history of a popular prayer. Includes comments on the authenticity of published ... UHJ-letters.
  72. 2006. Out of Jewish Roots: Studies of Prayer Patterns in Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Bahá'í Worship. Ted Brownstein. — An exploration of the development of liturgy and personal prayer patterns from its roots in Judaism ... Articles.
  73. 2006. Seeds of Revelation and the Mystic Bond between The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh: An Exposition on Excerpts from the Persian Bayán. James B. Thomas. — A comparison of some of the writings of the Bab and Baha'u'llah, showing the unique, mysterious bond... Articles.
  74. 2006. Entering into Obligatory Prayer: Introduction and Commentary. Ismael Velasco. — Overview of Baha'i prayer, its historical background, and a detailed commentary on the preamble to t... Articles-unpublished.
  75. 2005-11. Collected Essays. John Wiegley. — Dozens of essays on numerous topics of Baha'i thought and practice. Books.
  76. 2004; 2016. Bahá'í Prayers: Cross-reference list. A. Bolhuis, comp. — Complete list of all prayers revealed by the Central Figures, sorted by Prayer Book, Author, Subject... Study.
  77. 2003-10-26. Prayer and Meditation. William S. Hatcher. — Talk at the Baha'i Center in St. Petersburg. Video.
  78. 2003. Creating Environments that Enhance Spirituality. Dawn Staudt. — The teachings and laws of the Baha’i Faith are for spiritual advancement of both the individual an... Articles.
  79. 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.
  80. 2002. Searching for God in time and memory: An examination of Bahá'í prayer as 'remembrance'. Christopher White. — Describes Baha'i prayer practices as a way to understand the human self and the Divine and overcomin... Articles.
  81. 2002. Prayers from the 2002 edition of Bahá'í Prayers not included in 1991 edition. — Compilation of prayers in the newer American Baha'i Prayers book that are not included in older edit... Compilations.
  82. 2002. Continuing Contest between Exclusivism and Pluralism, The: Thoughts on the 2002 Day of Prayer for Peace. Julio Savi. — Origins and purpose of the Catholic "Day of Prayer in Assisi," and interfaith dialogue. Articles.
  83. 2002. Use of the Masculine Gender in the Bahá'í Writings, The: Extracts from Letters Written By and on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. — Extracts from letters from the House of Justice from 1981-1999 on general principles in relation to ... Compilations.
  84. 2002. Creation. Lasse Thoresen. — Contributing to the creation of a new civilization as a researcher or an artist means participating ... Articles.
  85. 2001-10-22. English Sources and Authenticity of Fifteen Prayers in the Dutch Prayer Book Bahá'í Gebeden. Universal House of Justice. UHJ-letters.
  86. 2001-07-01. Carta Sobre La Oracion para el Entierro Baha'i (Letter on the Baha'i Burial Prayer). Universal House of Justice, Cortesía, trans. . — Del departamento de la Secretaria 1 de julio de 2001. UHJ-letters.
  87. 2001-02-24. Prayer Requires Preparation: Extracts from a talk. Alí Nakhjavání. — Brief talk on various topics, including Teaching. Talks.
  88. 2000/2012/2017. Four Talks on Some Bahá'í Principles. Jaine Toth. — Four talks on the Baha´i teachings and the arts: A Place for Art; Faith, Art, and Spirituality; Rac... Essays.
  89. 2000-11-28. Obligatory Prayer, Questions about. Universal House of Justice. — Answers to four questions about reciting prayers at meetings; changing language gender; repetition o... UHJ-letters.
  90. 2000-09-27. Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
  91. 2000. Bahá'í Feast Book. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Kate Lindsay, comp. . — Quotations for all 19 Feasts, nicely laid-out with graphics and suitable for printing. Compilations-personal.
  92. 2000. Principles for Effective Parenting. Don Dainty. — A cycle for successful family development; preparation for marriage; parental roles; virtues educati... Essays.
  93. 1999-2000. Path of Beauty, The: The Literary Life of Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum. Sandra Lynn Hutchison. — An extensive review of the varied literary works of Ruhiyyih Khanum – poems, plays, ethical guidan... Articles.
  94. 1999-02-09. Prayer for the Dead, Recitiation of. Universal House of Justice. — Instructions on the correct way to recite this prayer. UHJ-letters.
  95. 1997-05. Letter to Jináb-i-Áqá Mírzá Bádí'u'lláh Khán of Abadih. Shoghi Effendi, Juan Cole, trans. . — Answers four questions: (1) re "Crimson Scroll"; (2) re the "Sacred Night"; (3) re the "Tablet of th... Guardian.
  96. 1997. Background and Centrality of Apophatic Theology in Bábí and Bahá'í Scripture, The. Stephen Lambden. — History of the theological position of the incomprehensibility-unknowability of God in past major Ab... Articles.
  97. 1997. Metaphor and the Language of Revelation. Ross Woodman. — To enter the realm of metaphor as the language of the soul is to come into direct contact with the W... Articles.
  98. 1996-11. Miracles in Religion: A Study of the miraculous in religion in context of the Baha'i Faith. Anil Sarwal. — Guide to spirituality, offers insights on the purpose of religion, experiences of Himalayan masters,... Books.
  99. 1996-08-12. Prayer for Protection. Bahá'u'lláh. — A short prayer, authoritatively translated on behalf of the Universal House of Justice. Translations.
  100. 1996. Prayer and Worship. John Walbridge. — An overview of devotional practices and prayers in Babism and the Baha'i Faith. Encyclopedia.
  101. 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.
  102. 1996. Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The. Bijan Samali. — The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisatio... Articles.
  103. 1996. Passing Comments on the Long Obligatory Prayer of Bahá'u'lláh, Some. Bill Washington. — An exploration of the Long Obligatory Prayer, examining the purpose of prayer, spiritual detachment,... Articles.
  104. 1996. Комментарии к Пространной обязательной молитве (Commentary on the Long Obligatory Prayer). Bill Washington, Vladimir Chupin, trans. . — Комментарий к Пространной обязательной молитве Бахау... Articles.
  105. 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 ... Introductory.
  106. 1995 Spring. Mysticism and the Bahá'í Faith. Farnaz Ma'sumian. — An examination of the Baha'i Faith's relation to mysticism and mystic themes and ideas present in th... Articles.
  107. 1995. Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth. Ros Gabriel. Essays.
  108. 1995. Worship. Robert Stockman. Encyclopedia.
  109. 1994. Dimensions of Spirituality: Reflections on the Meaning of Spiritual Life and Transformation in Light of the Bahá'í Faith. Jack McLean. — The search for truth; models and profiles of spiritual transformation; the mystical sense — prayer... Books.
  110. 1994. Rituals in Babism and Baha'ism. Denis MacEoin. — On practices of prayer, invocations, talismans, jewelry, fasting, purity, birth, death, marriage, fe... Books.
  111. 1993/2001. Daily Devotions: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. — A summary of Baha'i laws on daily obligatory prayer, reading the Writings, and meditation. Essays.
  112. 1993. Tree of Life, The: A Program for the Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the Hawaiian Islands. — Compilations for a spiritualization and teaching campaign on prayer and meditation, how to be like t... Compilations-NSA.
  113. 1992-09. Authenticity of Prayers and Tablets. Universal House of Justice. — List of some prayers and tablets which are not or might not be authentic; includes 2020 update on t... UHJ-letters.
  114. 1992-06-15. Holy Day Observances. Universal House of Justice. — Do Tablets of Visitation need to be recited on holy days? Do participants need to face the Qiblih wh... UHJ-letters.
  115. 1991-09-19. "Devotional Meetings," Definition and Scope of. Universal House of Justice. — Guidance on the structure and content of devotional gatherings. UHJ-letters.
  116. 1991-03. Spiritual Health of American Community. Universal House of Justice. — Publication of a letter addressing an individual's concerns for the spiritual health of the American... UHJ-letters.
  117. 1991. Burial, Baha'i. Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. — Extracts from writings on Baha'i burials, cemeteries, and funerals, specifying the type of ring, shr... Compilations.
  118. 1991. Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith [1991 republication], The. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Compilations.
  119. 1991. Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude, The Importance of. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, The Báb, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Compilation of Baha’i writings explaining prayer and meditation as essential spiritual practices t... Compilations.
  120. 1990/2009. Prayer and Meditation: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Introductory.
  121. 1988 [1938]. Prayers and Meditations. Bahá'u'lláh. Writings.
  122. 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.
  123. 1987-2025. Ruhi Books. Ruhi Institute. — Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.) Books.
  124. 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.
  125. 1987. انسان در آئین بهائی: جلد اول: فلسفه و عرفان (Station of Man in the Bahá'í Faith: Volume 1, Philosophy and Mysticism). Alí Murád Dávúdí, Vahid Rafati, comp. and ed. . — 19 collected works of 'Ali-Murad Davúdi. Books.
  126. 1986. Iranian Expatriates, Letter to, following 1979 Iranian Revolution. Universal House of Justice, Inayat Rawhani, trans. . — Letter of support and guidance to Iranians who had recently fled the Iranian Revolution, dated 10 Fe... UHJ-letters.
  127. 1986. Divine Therapy: Pearls of Wisdom from the Bahá'í Writings. Annamarie Honnold, comp. — Lengthy collection of passages on numerous themes including coping with stress, orientation to the D... Books.
  128. 1985. Unrestrained as the Wind: A Life Dedicated to Bahá'u'lláh. National Youth Committee, comp. — Compilation of quotations on topics of especial interest to Baha'i youth. Compilations-NSA.
  129. 1983-12. Remembrance of God, The: An Invocation Technique in Sufism and the Writings of The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh. Steven Scholl. — Dhikru'llah, the invocation or "remembrance" of God, is a Sufi technique of chanting or repeating pr... Articles.
  130. 1983-09-01. Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization. Universal House of Justice. — Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth. UHJ-letters.
  131. 1983-09-01. Spiritual Growth, Essential Requisites for. Universal House of Justice. — Letter to Europe; its historically-recent turn away from religion, six ways to improve spirituality,... UHJ-letters.
  132. 1982/2005. Desire of the World, The: Materials for the contemplation of God and His Manifestation for this Day. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Compiled from the Words of Baha’u’llah. Includes a compilation of names and titles of God and of... Compilations-personal.
  133. 1982-2023. Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history. Encyclopaedia Iranica. — Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles. Encyclopedia.
  134. 1982 [1976]. Selections from the Writings of the Báb. The Báb, Habib Taherzadeh, trans, Committee at the Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . Writings.
  135. 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 ... NSA-letters.
  136. 1982. Dawn Fasting Prayer. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Essay from ‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum's book The Desire of the World. Essays.
  137. 1981/1986/2016. Short Obligatory Prayer in Many Languages. Author unknown, comp. — Three files: Short Obligatory Prayer in 501 languages (as published in Baha'i World), and in a colle... Writings.
  138. 1981. Miracles and Metaphors. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání, Juan Cole, trans. . — Collection of essays on metaphysical topics and Baha'i answers to old religious controversies: are t... Books.
  139. 1980. Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era. John E. Esslemont. — The classic introductory text on the Baha'i Faith focusing on Baha'i teachings and the lives of the ... Introductory.
  140. 1978-10-11. Guidance about How to Direct the Course of One's Life. Universal House of Justice. — Ways to conform our conduct to the Teachings and the service of the Cause and mankind, including fiv... UHJ-letters.
  141. 1978-05-25. Love for God and Bahá'u'lláh. Universal House of Justice. — Response to a Baha'i individual's concern about not feeling sufficient love for God and Baha'u'llah ... UHJ-letters.
  142. 1976-2026. Proceedings and Recordings. Various. — Links to archived audio and video talks and lectures given at meetings of the Association for Baha'i... Audio.
  143. 1976-04-21. Some Themes and Images in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh. Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. — Exploring the relationship between the Creative Word, particularly its expression in language, and t... Articles.
  144. 1976. Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays. Marzieh Gail. — A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Baha'i studies and history. Most of these we... Books.
  145. 1976. Spiritual Assembly's Growing Pains, A. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — A play, in 28 pages, showing "some of the workings of a Baha'i Spiritual Assembly: some of the blund... Fiction.
  146. 1974-03-20. Value of Prayer, The. John Robarts. — Talk at the House of Worship in Wilmette by a Hand of the Cause. Talks.
  147. 1973. Dynamics of Prayer. Ruth Moffett. — Pilgrims note from the words of Shoghi Effendi about "five steps" for prayer and action (from 1954),... Pilgrims.
  148. 1972/1999/2009. Trustees of the Merciful: An Introduction to Bahá'í Administration. Adib Taherzadeh. — The spirit that animates the Administrative Order of Baha’u’llah; spiritual attitudes that chara... Books.
  149. 1970-71 (127 B.E.). مجموعه الواح و مناجاتهای ترکی حضرت عبدالبهاء طهران ١٢٧ بدیع (Collected Azeri Turkish Tablets and Prayers of `Abdu'l-Bahá). Abdu'l-Bahá. — مجموعه الواح و مناجاتهای ترکی حضرت عبدالبهاء - مؤسّسه ... Writings.
  150. 1969/1975. Power of Prayer, The. Eleanor S. Hutchens. — Reflections on the purpose of humankind, the nearness of God, the healing power of revealed prayer, ... Essays.
  151. 1969. Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Baha'i Writings that... Essays.
  152. 1967-12-09. Hidden Words, The: Transcript of a talk by Hand of the Cause of God A. Q. Faizí. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — Talk delivered in Wilmette, Illinois. Talks.
  153. 1966. Seven Valleys, The: Notes from a Deepening Class. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — Lengthy notes from a deepening led by Hand of the Cause Faizi in Haifa, Israel. Study.
  154. 1964-12. Introduction to a Study of Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh. Anonymous. — Brief study guide for and review of this collection of 184 passages selected by Shoghi Effendi for t... Essays.
  155. 1963/1977. Ocean of His Utterances, The. Howard Colby Ives. — Unpublished study course in the Revelation of Baha'u'llah using the books of Baha'u'llah, Abdu'l‑B... Books.
  156. 1959. اذکار المقربین: جلددوم (مجموعۀ مناجاتهایحضرتعبدالبهاء) (Remembrances of the Near Ones: vol. 2 (Collected Prayers of `Abdu'l-Baha)). Abdu'l-Hamíd Ishráq-Khávarí, comp. — This three-volume compilation features a collection of prayers in Arabic (with diacritics) and Persi... Books.
  157. 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.
  158. 1956. Path to God, The: 1956 edition. Dorothy Baker. — Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious li... Essays.
  159. 1953. اذکار المقربین: جلد اوّل (مجموعۀ مناجاتهایحضرت بهاءهللا) (Remembrances of the Near Ones: vol. 1 (Collected Prayers of Baháʼu'lláh)). Abdu'l-Hamíd Ishráq-Khávarí, comp. — This three-volume compilation features a collection of prayers in Arabic (with diacritics) and Persi... Books.
  160. 1952. Mission of Bahá'u'lláh, The: And Other Literary Pieces. George Townshend. — Poems, meditations, and essays, including "Nabil’s history of the Bab," "Abdu’l-Baha: A study of... Books.
  161. 1950/1973. Principles of Bahá'í Administration. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom, comp. . — A guide to procedure in the life and organic activity of the Baha'i community, prepared from three m... Compilations-NSA.
  162. 1945?. Elucidation of the Meaning of The Greatest Name. Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání. — Explanation of "The Greatest Name," with words of Abdu'l-Baha, as copied by May Maxwell. Source and ... Essays.
  163. 1945. Prayers of Bahá'u'lláh, The. Rúhíyyih Khánum. — Essay about various prayers and meditations of Baha'u'llah. Articles.
  164. 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.
  165. 1941. Selections from Bahá'í Scripture. David Hofman, comp. — Lengthy early compilation. Compilations-personal.
  166. 1939. Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith. George Townshend. — Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for t... Books.
  167. 1937 ?. Two Statements from the Guardian. Mrs. Rollins, Margery McCormick. — Two short comments of Shoghi Effendi, from a personal conversation. Pilgrims.
  168. 1937. Path to God, The: 1937 edition. Dorothy Baker. — Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvem... Essays.
  169. 1933-07. Interview with 'Abdu'l-Bahá, An. Mary Hanford Ford. — Discussing spiritual insights, martyrdom, and labor-saving machines' role in societal advancement. Pilgrims.
  170. 1927. Altar on the Hearth, The. George Townshend. — Townshend's first work, a book of prayers and meditations emphasizing renewed revelation of truth fr... Books.
  171. 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.
  172. 1922-09. Questions about Science and Religion: Interviews with Abdu'l-Bahá at Tiberias and Haifa. Anna Kunz. — Questions asked of Abdu'l-Baha by two Christians visiting Haifa in 1921. Pilgrims.
  173. 1914-05-09. Historical Context for the Prayer 'O God! Refresh and Gladden My Spirit...': Extract from the Diary of Ahmad Sohrab. Ahmad Sohrab. — Two page excerpt from the diary, dated May 9 1914, responding to these questions: what should Baha'i... Pilgrims.
  174. 1911. Brief Account of the Bahá'í Movement, A. Ethel J. Rosenberg. — An early overview of the Baha'i Faith and its teachings, with compilation of quotations, published a... Articles.
  175. 1907-10. Extracts from Notes Taken at Acca. Aline Shane-Devin. — Discussion on spiritual concepts, prayer, the importance of loving and understanding God; creation a... Pilgrims.
  176. 1897 or 1900. Tablets, Communes and Holy Utterances. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Anton Haddad, trans. . — The first prayer book and first compilation of Baha'i writings published in the West. Most of the se... Writings.

from the Chronology (12 results; expand)

  1. 1846-03-19 — The Bab bequeathed all His possessions to His mother and His wife and revealed a special prayer for ...
  2. 1867-09-03 — Baha'u'llah revealed the Kitab-i-Badi', the Munajathay-i-Siyam (Prayers for Fasting), the first Tabl...
  3. 1873-02-02 — The revelation of the obligatory prayers. "Many of the laws of the Bab...are carefully designed i...
  4. 1923-11-14 — In a message addressed to "the beloved of the Lord and the handmaids of the Merciful throughout Amer...
  5. 1938-00-00 — The publication of Prayers and Meditations of Baha'u'llah. [P&M; Collins1.100]
  6. 1978-07-05 — The passing of Ruth J. Ellis Moffet (b. 19 January 1880 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin). She was buried ...
  7. 1980-03-01 — Publication by the Universal House of Justice of the compilation on
  8. 1980-08-13 — In a message the Universal House of Justice announced the publication of translations into English o...
  9. 1981-09-16 — The Universal House of Justice addressed a message to all National Assemblies with the compilation o...
  10. 2017-09-00 — The statement and compilation titled The Institution of the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar was release
  11. 2018-09-09 — Ētahi Karakia Baha'i (Book of Baha'i Prayers) was launched at the Pūrekireki Marae in Pirongia to ...
  12. 2019-02-28 — The Universal House of Justice announced the publication of a compilation of extracts on prayer and ...

from the Chronology of Canada (1 result)

  1. 2019-07-26 — The Canadian Baha'i News Service announced that a new edition of the Wings of Grace prayer book had ...
 
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