1. n.d.. About the Long Obligatory Prayer. John Robarts. Gives examples how through the Long Obligatory Prayer, believers gain divine guidance, find receptive souls, and achieve confidence, unity, and effective service. Transcript not formatted. Talks.
2. 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). Social progress emerges through coordinated partnership among institutions, communities, and individuals, grounded in trust, consultation, and shared purpose. BIC.
3. 2025-09. Principled Engagement: The Bahá'í Community of Iran's Approach to Social Change. Iqan Shahidi. Analyzes the Iranian Bahá’í community’s principled, non-adversarial engagement in social change, highlighting constructive resilience, community building, and non-political contributions despite persecution. Articles.
4. 2025-04-21. Fostering a Worldwide Movement of Youth. Bahá'í World. Youth empowerment through spiritual education, service, and community-building programs, cultivating agents of social transformation amid mounting global challenges. Articles.
5. 2025-04-21. New Institution of Learning, A: The Training Institute. Bahá'í World. The Bahá’í training institute builds capacity for individual and community transformation through study, service, and collective learning. Articles.
6. 2025-03-19. Regarding Family Life and Marriage. Universal House of Justice. Letter emphasizing the Bahá’í family’s role in fostering unity, equality, and spiritual growth, shaping communities, and resisting societal disintegration through service, education, and evolving family structures. UHJ-letters.
7. 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 our thought, not our bodies; life is for acquiring spiritual attributes; Baháʼí temples are symbols of unity, fostering peace and community-building. Articles.
8. 2024. Service to the Cause of God versus Professional Clergy. Peter Terry. On Bahá'u'lláh's prohibition of a professional priesthood, and this prohibition as interpreted by the acts and words of Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. Articles-unpublished.
9. 2023-2026. BWNS Podcasts: Conversations and Insights from the Field. Bahá'í World News Service. Links to 46 interviews highlighting how Bahá’í individuals and communities worldwide apply spiritual principles to education, governance, equality, and social transformation, fostering unity and the betterment of society. Video and audio available. Audio.
10. 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 Bahá'ís in Iran; their experiences in the U.S.; cultural differences between immigrant and American Bahá'ís; the importance of religious identity; how religious, national, and cultural identities are negotiated. Articles.
11. 2023. Role of Wonder in Creating Identity, The. Todd Lawson. The term badí', "wondrous" or "new," is used dozens of times by the Báb in his proclamatory work the Qayyúm al-Asmáʾ. Wonder plays a major role in Bábí and Bahá'í thought and practice, and in their ethos and message. Link to article (offsite). Articles.
12. 2022-08-03. Pursuit of Social Justice, The. Michael Karlberg. An interdisciplinary examination of prevailing conceptions of human nature, power, social organization, and social change, and their implications for the pursuit of peace and justice. Articles.
13. 2022-04-01. Responding to the War in Ukraine. Universal House of Justice. Actions Bahá'ís are taking in response to the invasion of Ukraine; the role of prayers and acts of service in bringing about a future without destructive weapons. UHJ-letters.
14. 2021. Life of Service — Following the Example of Abdu'l-Bahá, A: Warwick Leaflets. Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. Service to humanity as a spiritual duty, a form of worship, and the path to personal and collective happiness. Introductory.
15. 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 the Baha’i community are not immune. This publication will be of assistance and support to the friends both individually and collectively. Compilations-NSA.
16. 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 activities. Essays.
17. 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 in their fast paced lives. Essays.
18. 2021. Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. Abdu'l-Bahá. Tablets of ‘Abdul-Bahá describing aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh including the tribulations He suffered, events in His homeland, the purpose and greatness of His Cause, and the nature and significance of His Covenant. Writings.
19. 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 us to ideologize and dichotomize. Maturity needs inclusive historical consciousness and equal interplay between the individual and the collective. Articles.
20. 2018/2025. Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks. Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Centre, trans. . 216 selections, last updated 2025. Writings.
21. 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.
22. 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 with daily life, and attracting divine assistance through wholehearted action. Compilations.
23. 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', 'resurrection', and similar terms. Translations.
24. 2018. Power and the Bahá'í community. Moojan Momen. While Bahá'í social teachings may have sounded new and exciting a century ago, that is no longer the case today. The problem the world faces is not in the principles that would lead to a better society, but in their application. Articles.
25. 2017. In the Presence of the Beloved: Bahá'u'lláh's Lawh-i-Liqá': A Revised Provisional Translation and Notes. Nima Rafiei. In Arabic, liqá’ indicates the promise of meeting the Lord. Bahá’u’lláh has transformed the concept of attainment unto the divine presence. Comparison of Shí'ih and Bábí-Bahá’í interpretations of liqá', including the practice of service. Articles.
26. 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 our spiritual destiny; compilation of guidance from the Writings and other sources on the spiritual path, prayer, fasting, sacrifice, tests, love, etc. Books.
27. 2014-12-18. To the Bahá'ís in Iran. Universal House of Justice. Emphasizes Mashriqu’l-Adhkár’s integration of worship and service, urging Bahá’ís in Iran to foster unity, resilience, and societal progress through prayer and action. UHJ-letters.
28. 2013. Materials Studied at the 114 Global Youth Conferences in 2013. Bahá'í World Centre. Compilation presenting materials studied during the global Bahá’í youth conferences in 2013, organized under the auspices of the Universal House of Justice, exploring youth identity, community-building, service, and civilization advancement. Study.
29. 2012. Empowering Words. Joanna M. Tahzib-Thomas. Extracts from the letters and messages of Shoghi Effendi for inspiration, guidance, and vision. Includes bio of the Guardian and study guide to the texts. Compilations-personal.
30. 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 Writings, covering knowledge of God, the station of the Manifestations, the nature of the Covenant, and the dynamics of creation, constancy, and servitude. Compilations-personal.
31. 2010-12. Material and Spiritual Worlds. Peter J. Khan. Four talks on the Five-Year Plan given at the North Island Bahá'í Summer School, Hamilton, New Zealand, December 2010. Audio.
32. 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. UHJ-letters.
33. 2008/2015. Lives of Service. Jaine Toth. A photographic memorial presentation of seven imprisoned Bahá'ís. Presentations.
34. 2007. Hidden Gifts: Finding Blessings in the Struggles of Life. Brian Kurzius. Compilation of Bahá'í texts on the purpose of problems and tests in our lives. Introductory.
35. 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 developing a culture of learning to explore the power of the Creative Word. Talks.
36. 2005-11. Collected Essays. John Wiegley. Dozens of essays on numerous topics of Bahá'í thought and practice. Books.
37. 2005-10. Service and Devotion: First talk in the "Serving the Divine Plan" program. Peter J. Khan. Audio.
38. 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," from a pilgrim's note. UHJ-letters.
39. 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 predominately one of self-interest to one of sharing; the spiritual transformation which often follows such a change. Articles.
40. 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 Bahá'í principles are being carried out in practice, prepared by the Office of Social and Economic Development of the Bahá'í International Community. Introductory.
41. 2003-09. Social Justice, Wealth Equity and Gender Equality: Bahá'ís and non-Bahá'ís of Alberta. Leslie William Kuzyk. Bahá'í theology takes distinctive positions on wealth distribution and gender equality. These issues are causal factors in a more just model of society. A social survey establishes empirically whether a Bahá'í population differs from common society. Theses.
42. 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.
43. 2002. Compilation: Blessings of Service. Kiser Barnes, comp. Compilations-personal.
44. 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 flexibility and resilience, and so find his or her sphere of useful service in a constantly changing world. Articles.
45. 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-Bahá'. Translations.
46. 2000. Temples: Service in Bahá'í Temples. Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. . Compilations.
47. 2000. Principles for Effective Parenting. Don Dainty. A cycle for successful family development; preparation for marriage; parental roles; virtues education; support of institutions. Essays.
48. 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 common principles and features of Bahá'í-inspired schools, with a multiculturally sensitive curriculum. Articles.
49. 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 decentralized, university system run by Bahá'ís in Iran. BIC.
50. 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 have a vital social role to play in the building of a world civilization. Articles.
51. 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; Arabic pronunciation; study of Persian; Some references in Writings of Bahá'u'lláh; Folk art; External affairs; Daily living; Abdu'l-Bahá as divine exemplar. UHJ-letters.
52. 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 Bahá'í law, governance, human rights, and future perspectives. Reviews.
53. 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) held in Istanbul, Turkey. BIC.
54. 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 soul and humanity’s spiritual education. Introductory.
55. 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 service in building a unified and just global society. Compilations.
56. 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 Bahá’í writings explaining prayer and meditation as essential spiritual practices that cultivate devotion, inner transformation, and a life of service Compilations.
57. 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 Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition. Compilations-personal.
58. 1987-2025. Ruhi Books. Ruhi Institute. Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.) Books.
59. 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 stability. Essays.
60. 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 February 1980. UHJ-letters.
61. 1983-09-01. Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization. Universal House of Justice. Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth. UHJ-letters.
62. 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, and the importance of prayer and meditation. UHJ-letters.
63. 1983-08. Flame Within Us, A. Alí Nakhjavání. Faith must become an inner flame expressed through action, sacrifice, and sincerity, preparing individuals to face trials and contribute to the spiritual transformation of humanity; persecutions in Iran. Transcript not formatted. Audio.
64. 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 the Bahá'ís of Ireland regarding the spiritualization of the Bahá'í community, and the preamble for a plan of action for teaching. NSA-letters.
65. 1978-05-25. Love for God and Bahá'u'lláh. Universal House of Justice. Response to a Bahá'í individual's concern about not feeling sufficient love for God and Bahá'u'lláh compared to others. UHJ-letters.
66. 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 functioning of the Continental Board of Counsellors versus National Spiritual Assemblies. UHJ-letters.
67. 1976-2026. Proceedings and Recordings. Various. Links to archived audio and video talks and lectures given at meetings of the Association for Bahá'í Studies (North America). Audio.
68. 1975-04. Morning of Your Lives, The: Talk given at a Hawaiian Youth Conference. Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. A very short published talk. Talks.
69. 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 Bahá'í Writings that their future is very great, and that they themselves best help to fulfill these promises by taking the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh to their own people. Essays.
70. 1968. Becoming Your True Self. Daniel C. Jordan. The nature of human potential, and how the Bahá'í Faith can guide the process of spiritual transformation. Essays.
71. 1966-06-10. Youth in Every Land, to. Universal House of Justice. Three fields of service open to young Bahá'ís: improving their personal character, teaching the Faith to others, and preparing for their later years through education. UHJ-letters.
72. 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 those who seek a universal view of religion and the contemporary world. Books.
73. 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-improvement while on earth, prayer and spiritual surrender, loving the Messenger and following his teachings. Essays.
74. 1935. Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Bahá'u'lláh. Well-known passage from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, posted as a standalone page here for ease of reference and tagging purposes. Writings.
75. 1926-04-21. Impressions of Haifa. Alain Locke. Locke reflects on his visit to the Bahá'í shrines in November 1923. Articles.
76. 1922-09. Questions about Science and Religion: Interviews with Abdu'l-Bahá at Tiberias and Haifa. Anna Kunz. Questions asked of Abdu'l-Bahá by two Christians visiting Haifa in 1921. Pilgrims.
77. 1915. Meeting a Prophet. Archie Bell. Book chapter containing three interviews with 'Abdu'l-Bahá at the Sea of Galilee. Excerpts.
78. 1911. Brief Account of the Bahá'í Movement, A. Ethel J. Rosenberg. An early overview of the Bahá'í Faith and its teachings, with compilation of quotations, published as a 28-page booklet. Articles.

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