- 20,000 Martyrs, Source of Statements about, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1984/2005). — Two letters from the Research Department.
- African religions; miracles; strange phenomena, by Universal House of Justice (1996-08-06). — Five questions: the religion of Santeria; relationship to Sabaeanism; Yoruba-based new world religio...
- Apostle Paul, a "False Teacher"?, by Universal House of Justice (1998/2012). — Whether Baha'i Writings state that Paul was a "false teacher," the relationship between apostles Pau...
- Apparent Contradictions in the Bahá'í Writings, Reconciliation of, by Universal House of Justice (2002-05-28). — On apparent contradictions, regarding Mirza Abu'l-Fadl on Abraham and Zoroaster; 'Abdu'l-Baha and a ...
- Authenticity of prayer "O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit", by Universal House of Justice (2006-06-05). — Some details on the history of a popular prayer. Includes comments on the authenticity of published ...
- Authenticity of Prayers and Tablets, by Universal House of Justice (1992-09). — List of some prayers and tablets which are not or might not be authentic; includes 2020 update on t...
- Authenticity of Texts, by Universal House of Justice (1996-10-22). — Status of texts of Abdu'l-Baha's talks, of the books Baha'i World Faith and Foundations of World Uni...
- Authenticity of The Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2020-01-19). — Memorandum of the Research Department of the Baha'i World Center about the authenticity of the speec...
- Authorization of Translations and the Authority of Publications from the Research Department, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1994-12-15). — On the process by which new translations are authorized; the authority of translations by the Guardi...
- Bahá'í Perspective on the Concept of "Karma", by Universal House of Justice (2006-09-05). — Summary of the meaning of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism; Baha'i views on karma and reincarnation as...
- Bahá'í Teachings, Aspects of, by Universal House of Justice (1997-08-06). — Authenticity of Statements; Mathnavi; Quranic quotations; Marriage Prayer; 'Sun' and 'Moon'; Hands o...
- Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era Regarding the Explanation of Daniel 12:12: Beckwith's Allegations, by Universal House of Justice (1990-11-06). — Responses to allegations Francis Beckwith makes in his booklet "Baha'i" about changes to this book.
- Bayan (Bayán-i-Farsí and Bayán-i-'Arabí), The: Letters and Letters of the Living, by Universal House of Justice, Iraj Ayman, Muhammad Afnan, Robert Stockman (1994-10-02).
- Bible, Preferred English Translation of, by Universal House of Justice (1996-11-03). — While Shoghi Effendi recommended the use of the King James translation of the Bible, Baha'is are yet...
- Biblical Questions, Interpretation of: Ezekiel 10:19, Jeremiah 49:38 and Micah 7:12, by Universal House of Justice (1998-05-12). — Can certain passages from the Hebrew Bible be taken as prophetic references to the Babi or Baha'i Fa...
- "Book of Names" Mentioned in the Tablet of Carmel, The, by Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice (2003-03-23). — Letter from the House and a compilation explaining "People of Baha" and the line in the Lawh-i-Karmi...
- Celestial Pavilion, Inmates of, by Universal House of Justice (2003).
- Compilation of Extracts Regarding Arius, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department, Abdu'l-Bahá, Mírzá Abu'l-Faḍl Gulpáygání (1991/1996). — Collection of materials regarding an early Christian theologian who, in expounding that Christ was s...
- Condition of non-Bahá'í Relatives after Death, The, by Universal House of Justice (1991-08-28). — Four questions: Do the non-Baha'i parents of believers become Baha'is in the next world? What is the...
- Consultation, Portraits, Rakahs, Murtus, and Unknown Language, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2009/2010/2018). — Three replies from the Research Department to an individual, dated 2009, 2010 and 2018, on a variety...
- Contacting the Universal House of Justice; Obligatory Prayer, Greatest Name, Exemptions, by Universal House of Justice (1998-01-02). — Procedures on contacting the Universal House of Justice; memorandum on obligatory prayer, reciting t...
- Daniel's Prophecies, by Universal House of Justice (2007). — Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications...
- Definition of the Word "Ungodly", by Universal House of Justice (2001-09-10). — Answer to a question inspired by the Hidden Word "Walk not with the ungodly and seek not fellowship ...
- Dictionary Used by the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice (1997-12-08). — Clarification/confirmation that the English dictionary used by Shoghi Effendi was Webster's (1934).
- Early Bahá'í Census in Iran, by Universal House of Justice (2016-02-03). — No systematic census was taken of the numbers of early believers, before the Guardian's call for suc...
- English Sources and Authenticity of Fifteen Prayers in the Dutch Prayer Book Bahá'í Gebeden, by Universal House of Justice (2001-10-22).
- Evolution, Diagram Illustrating the True Story of, by Universal House of Justice (1997-12-21). — Explanation of the chart Cycle of Life prepared by Lua Getsinger.
- Exemption from Obligatory Prayer for the Sick, by Universal House of Justice (2000-03-27).
- Fadil-i-Mazandarani, by Universal House of Justice (1998-08-11). — Was Fadil-i-Mazandarani declared a Hand of the Cause of God, and on determining if there were other ...
- Five Questions: Loss of Voting Rights, Mani, Magi, Five-Pointed Star, Joseph Smith, by Universal House of Justice (1991-01). — Responses to various questions. Closes with quotations on Confucianism and Genesis.
- Gaia Concept, The, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1992-06-08). — Overview of the Gaia hypothesis, a concept which regards the entire planet as a living organism.
- Genealogical Background of the Founders of the Bábí and the Bahá'í Faiths, by Mark T. Wood (2001). — Includes memorandum from the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice.
- God the All-Humorous, by Universal House of Justice (1997-01-17). — Did Baha'u'llah ever refer to God as the "All-Humorous"?
- Goddess Religion, Ancient, by Universal House of Justice (1992-02-23). — Ancient goddess religions and the role of the feminine in theology.
- Grammatical Clarifications, by Universal House of Justice (2001-06-17). — Letter and memorandum in response to questions about possible misprints in published extracts from l...
- Guardian's Translation of Quranic Verse 55:5 as found in The Kitáb-i-Íqán, The, by Universal House of Justice (1995-10-30). — Addresses a discrepancy between the traditional translation of Quranic verse 55:5 and Shoghi Effendi...
- Guardianship, Anticipation of, in the Kitab-i-Aqdas, by Universal House of Justice (1992-12-08). — Did Baha'u'llah anticipate the Institution of the Guardianship in the Kitab-i-Aqdas?
- Hands of the Cause of God Cannot Appoint a Guardian, by Universal House of Justice (2015-06-11). — Short letter quoting the Guardian's statement that the Hands of the Cause of God have to ratify the ...
- Hidden Word #63; quote from Promulgation of Universal Peace, by Universal House of Justice (2010-08-22). — Two minor questions regarding matters of translation: a passage from Hidden Words Persian #63, and a...
- Identity of Man Who Asked "What is the object of life to a Bahá'í?", by Universal House of Justice (2004-11-09). — On the identity of the individual to whom Shoghi Effendi said "The object of life to a Baha’i is t...
- Ishraqát, Tablet of, Date of Revelation, by Universal House of Justice (1996-02-09). — Clues that could provide a date for the revelation of Baha'u'llah's "Tablet of Ishraqat." Includes p...
- Kitáb-i-Aqdas (Most Holy Book): The Obligatory Prayers, by Universal House of Justice, Ismael Velasco, Peter Terry, Michael W. Sours (2000-11-28).
- Kitáb-i-Íqán, The Book of Certitude: Notes on paragraph numbering, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1998). — Official paragraph numbering.
- 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.
- Letters of Living, Dawn-Breakers, Quddús, Terraces, by Universal House of Justice (2000). — Five unrelated questions: Identity of the Letters of the Living; "List of Illustrations" in the Dawn...
- Letters of the Quranic Dispensation and Letters of the Living (huruf), by Universal House of Justice (2003). — Some meanings of the term huruf ("letters") in Baha'i texts, including Letters of the Bayan, Letters...
- Library and Archival Resources at the Bahá'í World Centre, by William P. Collins (1985:12). — Overview of the nature of the Baha'i World Centre; historical resources at the BWC; Centre for the S...
- Lot and His Daughters, by Universal House of Justice (2015-03-29). — Discussion of two Baha'i references on the Biblical story of Lot; an interpretation of a Bible verse...
- Mark of the Beast and Implanted Computer Chips, by Universal House of Justice (1998-08-12). — Concerns about implanted computer chips as the "Mark of the Beast," and the response of individual B...
- Materials Provided by the Bahá'í World Centre on Gender in the Writings, and Matters of Translation, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice (2002-07-25). — A collection of letters about gender pronouns in Writings, a compilation concerning the translations...
- Materials Provided by the Bahá'í World Centre on Universal Auxiliary Language, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2002-08-15). — A collection of resources on the International Auxiliary Language: compilation from the Baha'i Writi...
- Mental Tests, by Universal House of Justice (1995-03-12). — Meaning of the phrase "mental tests" in the writings of Abdu'l-Baha and of Shoghi Effendi. Includes ...
- Mirza Mihdi, "Holy Family", Capitalization of Pronouns, Guardian's Use of English, by Universal House of Justice (1998-10-14). — Five unrelated questions about Mirza Mihdi; use of the title "Holy Family"; capitalization of person...
- Mírzá Yahyá Azal, Designation of in the Writings of the Báb, by Universal House of Justice (2007).
- 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...
- Napoleon III and Queen Victoria, Responses to the Tablets of Baha'u'llah, by Universal House of Justice (1997-11-06). — Do we know what Napoleon and Queen Victoria really said upon receiving tablets from Baha'u'llah?
- New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (1994-07-06). — Various questions: new religious movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; eternality...
- Nine-Pointed Star, The: History and Symbolism, by Universal House of Justice (1999-01-24). — The history and the proper place and use of the nine-pointed star, a common Baha'i symbol, in compar...
- Notes on Letter from Shoghi Effendi re Parental Consent for Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (2021-03-14). — Answers re a letter from the Guardian from 1929 on: the correct order of two excerpts from this lett...
- 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...
- Obligatory Prayer, Questions about, by Universal House of Justice (2000-11-28). — Answers to four questions about reciting prayers at meetings; changing language gender; repetition o...
- Permission to Change Pronouns in Private Prayer, by Universal House of Justice (2022-02-10). — Baha'u'llah's permission to change the pronoun when reciting a prayer (e.g. from "him" to "me") shou...
- Prayer "Make me a hollow reed," Source of, by Universal House of Justice (1999-10-26). — The prayer "Oh, God, make me a hollow reed..." is neither by Abdu'l-Baha nor George Townshend, and i...
- Prayer for Shaykh Kázim Samandar (Múnáját-i-Jináb-i-Samandarí), by Bahá'u'lláh, Universal House of Justice, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2001-08-29). — Brief prayer revealed by Baha'u'llah to aid in making decisions. Translation and accompanying lette...
- Prayer of the Bab "God Sufficeth...," Two versions of, by Universal House of Justice (1996-02-14). — The original text of the prayer "God Sufficeth" has not been found, and there may be two versions.
- Prophecy of Daniel; Modifications of Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by Universal House of Justice (1996-06-02). — Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications...
- Questions about Aspects of the Bahá'í Teachings: Seven various questions, by Universal House of Justice (1991-12-30). — On Baha'i status and community membership, spiritual primacy, Most Great Spirit, studying the Covena...
- Reincarnation and the Nature and Progress of the Soul, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.).
- Reincarnation, Rebirth and the Progress of the Soul, by Universal House of Justice (1995-04-25). — On reincarnation, the soul and the concept of “return,” and the mind and “former life memories...
- Research Department, Functions of; Etymologies of three terms, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (1992). — Two questions: (1) what is the function of the Research Department, and (2) etymologies of the three...
- Resurrection and Return of Jesus, by Universal House of Justice (2008). — The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Baha'i view to Christians.
- Resurrection of Christ and the Bible, by Universal House of Justice (1987-09-14). — Information on Baha'i concepts related to the Resurrection of Christ.
- Sabaeans and African-based Religions in the Americas, The, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2012). — Overview by the Research Department about the religion of the Sabaeans [aka Sabeans], and some indig...
- Science and Religion, Quotations on, by Universal House of Justice (1997-08-13). — Regarding a compilation on science and religion; includes a short list of references to science and ...
- 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...
- Self-Defense, the Ungodly, Infallibility, and Sexual Violence and Abuse, by Universal House of Justice (2004-09-06). — Answers to a number of questions, with extracts from four letters of the House, on self-defense, the...
- Servants in the Households of Baha'u'llah and the Bab, by Universal House of Justice, Research Department (2000-02-02). — Whether or not the servants of the Bab and Baha'u'llah were slaves, and a list of relevant sources f...
- "Share your time with God", by Universal House of Justice (2004-09-19). — Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," f...
- Sin-covering Gaze, by Universal House of Justice (2001-01-21). — Brief explanation of a possible source for a story of Christ told by Abdu'l-Baha about encountering ...
- Socrates in History and the Bahá'í Writings, by Universal House of Justice (1995-10-22). — Historical facts known about Socrates, some of the difficulties inherent in endeavouring to unravel ...
- Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Baha Concerning Arius, by Universal House of Justice (1998-03-17). — Arius was an early Christian theologian whose rejection of the Trinity, Abdu'l-Baha said, destroyed ...
- Tablet of Ahmad and Tablet of the Holy Mariner, by Universal House of Justice (1996-12-02). — Date of publications of translations of the Tablet of Ahmad and the Tablet of the Holy Mariner.
- Tablet of Maqsud, by Universal House of Justice (2001-05-01). — Date of the revelation of the Tablet of Maqsúd and its mention of "Two great powers."
- Tablet of the Báb Lawh-i-Vasaya, "Will and Testament"; Titles of Mírzá Yahyá, by Universal House of Justice (2004-05-28). — Two questions: on the Tablet of the Bab "Lawh-i-Vasaya: The Will and Testament"; the nature of the a...
- Tablet of The Desired One (Lawh-i-Maqsúd): Wilmette Institute faculty notes, by Universal House of Justice, Juan Cole (1999).
- Tablet of the Maiden: Commentary on its translation, by Universal House of Justice (1997/1998). — Two letters on the mystical/symbolic content of "Tablet of the Maiden," with comments on the transla...
- Tablet to Amir Khan and Tablet of the Holy Mariner, by Universal House of Justice (1996/2001/2007). — Three letters about Abdu'l-Baha'is Tablet to Amir Khan; one letter about the Tablet of the Holy Mari...
- Tablet to Sháh-Muhammad-Amín (Amínu'l-Bayán) (Lawh-i-Amínu'l-Bayán): Excerpt, by Bahá'u'lláh, Universal House of Justice, Khazeh Fananapazir, trans. (2003-04-07). — Excerpt of a tablet revealed in honour of the first Trustee of Huquq’u’llah, surnamed the “Tru...
- Tablets and Utterances of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Quoted in Compilations and Letters of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice (2003-07-14). — Discusses the authenticity of quotations included in letters from the Universal House of Justice, pl...
- Tablets to the Kings, by Universal House of Justice (1989-11-20). — Two questions on the Tablets to the Kings: which ones were delivered and how, and the response of Qu...
- Tahirih and Women's Suffrage, by Universal House of Justice (1990-01). — Two letters on Tahirih's association with women's suffrage, and the authenticity of the words "You c...
- Texts, Sacred, Numbers and Classifications of, by Universal House of Justice (2002/2010/2013). — Three letters, from 2002, 2010, and 2013, about numbers of Sacred Texts catalogued by the Baha'i Wor...
- Translations of the Bible Used by Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice (1996-06-12). — Which translations of the Bible were used by Abdu'l-Baha.
- Translations of the Qur'án and Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith, Recommendations Concerning, by Universal House of Justice (2002-08-19). — On translations of the Qur'an, and introductory books on the Baha'i Faith.
- Whether Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb Met, Indications in the Writings and Historical Records Relative to the Question, by Universal House of Justice (1985 Winter). — Overview of sources indicating that Baha'u'llah and the Bab never met in person.
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