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Bahá'í Prayers: A Selection of Prayers
This collection of prayers contains a selection of prayers for everyday use, originally revealed by the Bb, Bah??lh and ?bdu?-Bah, and comes with a durable soft dark green plasticized cover.
277 pages, Paperback
First published June 28, 1976
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Bahá'u'lláh
207 books106 followersPersian religious leader Bahaullah, originally Mirza Huseyn Ali, a follower of the Bab, founded the Baha'i in 1863.
Baha'i, the word, signifies a follower of Bahaullah, which means the "splendor of God" in Persian.
Bahá'u'lláh, a member of the great patrician family, endowed with wealth and vast estates, ably traced lineage to the ruling dynasties of imperial past. Bahá'u'lláh turned his back on the position at court, which these advantages offered; people knew his generosity and kindliness, which made him deeply loved among his countrymen.
The religious revolution caused much social upheaval, and Bahá'u'lláh announced support for the message, so his privileged position survived not long. After the execution, authorities unleashed the the waves of violence unleashed upon the Bábis; Bahá'u'lláh, engulfed, suffered the loss of all his worldly endowments, and imprisonment, torture, and a series of banishment subjected him. In the first banishment to Baghdad, he in 1863 announced that God promised his coming as the one divine messenger.
From Baghdad, people sent Bahá'u'lláh to Constantinople, to Adrianople, and finally to Acre in the Holy Land, where he arrived as a prisoner in 1868. From Adrianople and later from Acre, Bahá'u'lláh addressed a series of letters among the most remarkable documents in religious history to the rulers of his day. They proclaimed the coming unification of humanity and the emergence of a world civilization. They called upon the monarchs, emperors, and presidents of the 19th century to reconcile their differences, to curtail their armaments, and to devote their energies to the establishment of universal peace.
Bahá'u'lláh passed away at Bahji, just north of Acre, and people buried his body. His teachings already began to spread beyond the confines of the Middle East and brought the world community, focused on the point of his shrine today.
Baha'i, the word, signifies a follower of Bahaullah, which means the "splendor of God" in Persian.
Bahá'u'lláh, a member of the great patrician family, endowed with wealth and vast estates, ably traced lineage to the ruling dynasties of imperial past. Bahá'u'lláh turned his back on the position at court, which these advantages offered; people knew his generosity and kindliness, which made him deeply loved among his countrymen.
The religious revolution caused much social upheaval, and Bahá'u'lláh announced support for the message, so his privileged position survived not long. After the execution, authorities unleashed the the waves of violence unleashed upon the Bábis; Bahá'u'lláh, engulfed, suffered the loss of all his worldly endowments, and imprisonment, torture, and a series of banishment subjected him. In the first banishment to Baghdad, he in 1863 announced that God promised his coming as the one divine messenger.
From Baghdad, people sent Bahá'u'lláh to Constantinople, to Adrianople, and finally to Acre in the Holy Land, where he arrived as a prisoner in 1868. From Adrianople and later from Acre, Bahá'u'lláh addressed a series of letters among the most remarkable documents in religious history to the rulers of his day. They proclaimed the coming unification of humanity and the emergence of a world civilization. They called upon the monarchs, emperors, and presidents of the 19th century to reconcile their differences, to curtail their armaments, and to devote their energies to the establishment of universal peace.
Bahá'u'lláh passed away at Bahji, just north of Acre, and people buried his body. His teachings already began to spread beyond the confines of the Middle East and brought the world community, focused on the point of his shrine today.
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September 4, 2012
How does one review a prayer book? All the prayers in this collection are of consummate beauty. That much is certain. They cover different areas of life, such as tests and difficulties, service, nearness to God, and spiritual growth. Do they "work"? That is not for me to say. What strikes me is their unrelenting drive to make sense of the world and one's place in it. Once you get to know your limits and accept them, you are to exceed them by drawing near to God. These prayers are designed to help you in that quest.
December 8, 2020
As calming as the sect. A sanctuary of spirituality.
April 9, 2025
These prayers are very sacred to me. The words reveal the attributes of a compassionate, loving, eternal Source of life and consciousness, a loving God of Truth. This volume has brought profound comfort and healing in my life, including when I changed the pronouns to explore what it was like to pray to a divine female eternally loving, aware, compassionate Source. I found the sentiments to be healing and inspiring; praying with these words and sentiments and expanding on the emotions they convey and bring forth brought God’s love into my heart in a unique way. Others prayers can teach us a pattern that we can build and find strength and hope in, if we sincerely desire to be nearer to a loving Creator.
A friend who was raised Baha’i and didn’t connect with the formal faith gave me this book in high school. I appreciate the wisdom, service, love and devotion of many Baha’i friends and the founders and leaders of the faith. The love I connected with in these prayers and the roots of my Christian and earth-loving, science-loving foundations brought me profound personal experiences as a young woman that I carry with me every day whether or not I’m practicing any particular religious or spiritual path.
The Baha’i statement on World Peace is very inspiring and the prayer book and official statements are available online without cost.
I’m grateful for this little volume- I’ve worn out my paperback copy and bought several hardback copies to give away to friends who share my interests.
Very deeply inspiring.
A friend who was raised Baha’i and didn’t connect with the formal faith gave me this book in high school. I appreciate the wisdom, service, love and devotion of many Baha’i friends and the founders and leaders of the faith. The love I connected with in these prayers and the roots of my Christian and earth-loving, science-loving foundations brought me profound personal experiences as a young woman that I carry with me every day whether or not I’m practicing any particular religious or spiritual path.
The Baha’i statement on World Peace is very inspiring and the prayer book and official statements are available online without cost.
I’m grateful for this little volume- I’ve worn out my paperback copy and bought several hardback copies to give away to friends who share my interests.
Very deeply inspiring.
January 31, 2023
Beautiful prayers for every occasion
January 14, 2024
A book to reread at all times and the foundation of my daily spiritual meditating time! How to not love it?
October 4, 2024
published in 2002. have read through many times.
December 13, 2024
A daily connection with the Supreme Being.
October 12, 2022
Intone, O My servant, the verses of God
that have been received by thee,
as intoned by them who have drawn
nigh unto Him,
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.
---Baha'u'llah
(This reader thinks her comment shows the above as what prayer does) note from Esther
that have been received by thee,
as intoned by them who have drawn
nigh unto Him,
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.
---Baha'u'llah
(This reader thinks her comment shows the above as what prayer does) note from Esther
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