- n.d.. About the Long Obligatory Prayer. John Robarts. — Gives examples how through the Long Obligatory Prayer, believers gain divine guidance, find receptiv...
- 2026-02. Coordination for the Common Good: Governing Institutions in Partnership with Community Action and Individual Initiative. Bahá'í International Community. — Statement for the 64th session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD). Soci...
- 2025-09. Principled Engagement: The Bahá'í Community of Iran's Approach to Social Change. Iqan Shahidi. — Analyzes the Iranian Baha’i community’s principled, non-adversarial engagement in social change,...
- 2025-04-21. New Institution of Learning, A: The Training Institute. Bahá'í World. — The Baha’i training institute builds capacity for individual and community transformation through ...
- 2025-04-21. Fostering a Worldwide Movement of Youth. Bahá'í World. — Youth empowerment through spiritual education, service, and community-building programs, cultivating...
- 2025-03-19. Regarding Family Life and Marriage. Universal House of Justice. — Letter emphasizing the Baha’i family’s role in fostering unity, equality, and spiritual growth, ...
- 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...
- 2024. Service to the Cause of God versus Professional Clergy. Peter Terry. — On Baha'u'llah's prohibition of a professional priesthood, and this prohibition as interpreted by th...
- 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...
- 2023. From Outsider to Outsider: A Study of Iranian Bahá'ís' Identity in Iran and the United States. Naghme Naseri Morlock. — The denial of a national identity of Baha'is in Iran; their experiences in the U.S.; cultural differ...
- 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...
- 2022-08-03. Pursuit of Social Justice, The. Michael Karlberg. — An interdisciplinary examination of prevailing conceptions of human nature, power, social organizati...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 2021. Practical Economic Suggestions For Everyday Use. Badi Shams. — List of simple ideas for ways people can introduce spiritual values in their day-to-day economic act...
- 2021. Practical Suggestions for Community Service. Badi Shams. — List of ideas and ways that individuals can volunteer in their communities by finding time to serve ...
- 2020. Crisis and the Power of an Inclusive Historical Consciousness: Progressing from Delusional Habits to Dynamic Freedom. Todd Smith. — On delusional ways of thinking: the habits of totalizing reality vs. fragmenting reality. These lead...
- 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . — 216 selections, last updated 2025.
- 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.
- 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...
- 2018-01-21. Resurrection and the World to Come. Bahá'u'lláh, William F. McCants, trans. . — Extract from the Lawh-i-Yusuf (Tablet of Joseph), explaining the meaning of 'paradise', 'hellfire', ...
- 2018. Power and the Bahá'í community. Moojan Momen. — While Baha'i social teachings may have sounded new and exciting a century ago, that is no longer the...
- 2017. In the Presence of the Beloved: Bahá'u'lláh's Lawh-i-Liqá': A Revised Provisional Translation and Notes. Nima Rafiei. — In Arabic, liqa’ indicates the promise of meeting the Lord. Baha’u’llah has transformed the co...
- 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...
- 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...
- 2013. Materials Studied at the 114 Global Youth Conferences in 2013. Bahá'í World Centre. — Compilation presenting materials studied during the global Baha’i youth conferences in 2013, organ...
- 2012. "He hath known God who hath known himself": A Deepening Course on the Bahá'í Revelation. Barbara Ives Reich Kochmann, comp, Richard Kochmann, comp. — A lengthy compilation by the granddaughter of Howard Colby Ives designed to be a study guide to the ...
- 2012. Empowering Words. Joanna M. Tahzib-Thomas. — Extracts from the letters and messages of Shoghi Effendi for inspiration, guidance, and vision. Incl...
- 2009-11-24. To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the family and its role in the advancement of civilization.
- 2008/2015. Lives of Service. Jaine Toth. — A photographic memorial presentation of seven imprisoned Baha'is.
- 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. — Compilation of Baha'i texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives.
- 2006-08-02. Unique Features of Bahá'í Service. Peter J. Khan. — On spiritual forces in the universe, the nature of Huququ'llah, the concept of sanctification, and d...
- 2004-09-19. "Share your time with God". Universal House of Justice. — Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," f...
- 2004. Service, Joy and Sacrifice: An Essay on Commentaries by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. James B. Thomas. — On the exemplary life of service to God and to humankind; choosing to change one's life from predom...
- 2003/2008/2018/2023. For the Betterment of the World: The Worldwide Bahá'í Community's Approach to Social and Economic Development. Office of Social and Economic Development. — Essays, photographs, and overviews of local projects around the world, illustrating how Baha'i princ...
- 2003-09. Social Justice, Wealth Equity and Gender Equality: Bahá'ís and non-Bahá'ís of Alberta. Leslie William Kuzyk. — Baha'i theology takes distinctive positions on wealth distribution and gender equality. These issues...
- 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.
- 2002. Selections from the Writings of His Holiness 'Abdu'l-Bahá': 2. Abdu'l-Bahá, Khazeh Fananapazir, trans. . — Provisional translations of four selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha'.
- 2002. Resilience in Children: Within a Spiritual, Social, and Neurobiological Framework. Hoda Mahmoudi, Nasim Ahmadiyeh. — Exposure to hardship and to events requiring adaptation to change allows the child to learn flexibil...
- 2002. Compilation: Blessings of Service. Kiser Barnes, comp.
- 2000. Temples: Service in Bahá'í Temples. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. .
- 2000. Values Education in Bahá'í Schools. Jennifer Chapa, Rhett Diessner. — A general introduction to a Bahá'í view of the purpose of education, along with a review of comm...
- 2000. Principles for Effective Parenting. Don Dainty. — A cycle for successful family development; preparation for marriage; parental roles; virtues educati...
- 1999-04-01. Baha'i Institute Of Higher Education, The: A Creative And Peaceful Response To Religious Persecution In Iran. Bahá'í International Community. — Overview of the history and architecture of BIHE, the independent, full-fledged, yet completely dece...
- 1999. Knowledge and Civilization: Implications for the Community and the Individual. Farzam Arbab. — Exploration of the relationship between science and religion as two great systems of knowledge that ...
- 1998-02-10. Pioneering, Language, Arts, Example of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Universal House of Justice. — Pioneering; Serving parents; Serving where need is; Gardens; International Auxiliary Language; Arabi...
- 1997-10. Law and International Order: Proceedings of the First European Bahá'í Conference on Law and International Order: Review. Joshua Lincoln. — Review of conference proceedings, highlighting Baha'i law, governance, human rights, and future pers...
- 1996-06. Sustainable Communities in an Integrating World. Bahá'í International Community. — Concept paper prepared for the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) he...
- 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 ...
- 1991. Youth. Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . — Compilation presenting youth as spiritually vital, urging moral integrity, education, and active ser...
- 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...
- 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.
- 1987-2025. Ruhi Books. Ruhi Institute. — Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.)
- 1987. Politics of Service, The: Medical Aid to the Philippines. David Langness. — On delivering volunteer hospital services and emergency aid to a corrupted country lacking political...
- 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...
- 1983-09-01. Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization. Universal House of Justice. — Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth.
- 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,...
- 1983-08. Flame Within Us, A. Alí Nakhjavání. — Faith must become an inner flame expressed through action, sacrifice, and sincerity, preparing indiv...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 1978-03-27. Ranks and Functions in the Bahá'í Cause. Universal House of Justice. — Regarding the relationships between administrative institutions; Different ranks of and interactive ...
- 1976-2026. Proceedings and Recordings. Various. — Links to archived audio and video talks and lectures given at meetings of the Association for Baha'i...
- 1975-04. Morning of Your Lives, The: Talk given at a Hawaiian Youth Conference. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. — A very short published talk.
- 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...
- 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. — The nature of human potential, and how the Baha'i Faith can guide the process of spiritual transform...
- 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...
- 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...
- 1935. Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Bahá'u'lláh. — Well-known passage from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, posted as a standalone page here for ease of re...
- 1926-04-21. Impressions of Haifa. Alain Locke. — Locke reflects on his visit to the Baha'i shrines in November 1923.
- 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.
- 1915. Meeting a Prophet. Archie Bell. — Book chapter containing three interviews with 'Abdu'l-Baha at the Sea of Galilee.
- 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...
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