As a result of the BBUK warehouse closure over the holiday period, we can only ship a limited number of Institute items and free prayer books. [23] These statements were later interpreted by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá that having a second wife is conditional upon treating both wives with justice and equality and was not possible in practice, thus establishing monogamy. [4][6] He also stated that if the laws were in conflict with the civil law of the country where a Baháʼí lives the laws could not be practiced. The Universal House of Justice is specifically empowered to write and rescind any laws it is felt necessary aside from those of the text of scripture and actual application of the laws of the Aqdas among Baháʼís are dependent on the choice of the Universal House of Justice. It was supplemented by later Writings and by Bahá’u’lláh’s replies to a series of questions posed by one of His secretaries. In Baha'i literature it is described as "the Mother-Book" of the Baháʼí teachings, and the "Charter of the future world civilization".[2]. The Baháʼí Library Online provides a side-by-side comparison of the authorized translation with earlier translations of Anton Haddad and Earl Elder.[21]. The Most Holy Book Bahá’u’lláh's most important book is the Book of Laws, also called the Most Holy Book (Kitáb-i-Aqdas), which was completed in the House of … Over 7000 tablets and other works have been collected of an estimated 15,000 texts. The writings of Abdu'l-Baháare recognised as sacred. The Kitab-i-Aqdas 394,453 bytes The Kitab-i-Iqan (Book of Certitude) 306,614 bytes ... (The Most Holy Book) Epistle to the Son of the Wolf Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah The Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah The Kitab-i-Iqan (The Book … It is interesting that a full authorized English Language edition only became available late in the 20th century! Baha'i Funds; Feast and Holy Days; A-Z Items; Baha'i Introduction. As a Baha'i, I found this book to be most useful in understandig Baha'u'llah's plan for a New World Order. The first authorized English translation was published in 1992, annotated and accompanied by the supplementary Writings and the questions and answers. The Kitáb-i-Aqdas or The Most Holy Book is the central book of the Bahá’í Faith containing not only its major laws but also exhortations, social principles and mystical and spiritual teachings. 126. [23][24][25], That Baháʼu'lláh had three wives,[23][26] while his religion teaches monogamy, which has been the subject of criticism. Bahá'í eBooks Publications was established with a vision to make the Bahá'í Writings more readily available to a world that is becoming ever more technologically advanced, by publishing them in formats that can be read on all electronic devices. It was supplemented by later Writings and by Bahá’u’lláh’s replies to a series of questions posed by one of His secretaries. It was supplemented by later Writings and by Bahá’u’lláh’s replies to a series of questions posed by one of His secretaries. The Most Holy Book. Bahá'í holy texts The writings of the Báband Bahá'u'lláhare regarded as Divine Revelation. Baha’is view these works as their holy books, and regard them as an ocean of utterance, guidance and wisdom sent from the Creator: This is the Voice of God, if ye do but hearken. This is the Day Spring of the Revelation of God, did ye but know it. A summary lends itself to a bullet-point list of the various ideas shared throughout the text. General Introduction; Pamphlets-Teaching; Baha'i Life. The book outlines the essential laws and principles to be observed by His followers, lays the groundwork for Bahá'í institutions, and articulates His vision for the development of human civilization. The full authoritative English translation, along with clarifying texts from Baháʼu'lláh and detailed explanatory notes from the Universal House of Justice, was first published in 1992. [4] Baha'is believe the Aqdas supersedes and succeeds previous revelations such as the Quran and the Bible. This is the Dawning-Place of the Cause of God, were ye to recognize it. This is a Tablet containing Bahá’u’lláh's own writing anthology chosen to illustrate major themes of His revelation. [12] In 1961, an English scholar of Arabic, Dr. Earl E. Elder, and William McElwee Miller, who (according to Laurence Elwell-Sutton) is an openly hostile Christian minister,[13] published an English translation, "Al-Kitab Al-Aqdas",[14] through the Royal Asiatic Society, however its translation of the notes section was problematic[15] and overall lacked "poetic sensibility, and skill in Arabic translation". The Kitáb-i-Aqdas – The Most Holy Book Bahá’u’lláh’s book of laws, written in Arabic around 1873 while He was still imprisoned within the city of ‘Akká. The work was written in Arabic under the Arabic title al-Kitāb al-Aqdas (Arabic: الكتاب الأقدس‎), but in English it is commonly known by its Persian pronunciation Kitáb-i-Aqdas, and is subtitled with the translation of "the Most Holy Book". [11] Around 1900 an informal English translation was made by Baháʼí Anton Haddad, which circulated among the early American Baháʼí community in a typewritten form. 3. [1] Though it is the main source of Baháʼí laws and practices, much of the content deals with other matters, like foundational principles of the religion, the establishment of Baháʼí institutions, mysticism, ethics, social principles, and prophecies. Publications are available in the following formats for download and use: Copyright and terms of use information for these downloads can be found on the Legal Information page. For Bahá’ís, the following holy books are among those that are part of this progressive revelation: the Torah, the New Testament, the Qur’an, and the entire breadth and scope of Baha’u’llah’s revelation. Practicing Baha'i Cynthia Davis said of the book in an email to The Huffington Post: "Described as a love song from God to humanity, these short, often mystical passages of Baha'i sacred writings can be perused for the right fit for you, at any given moment." Additionally one is to eschew emphasis in the development of textualist and intentionalist arguments about the law though some of this is visible in scholarship on the Aqdas. The word Aqdas is a superlative form derived from the triconsonantal root Q-D-Š, denoting holiness or sanctity in Semitic languages. Hartmut Grossmann comments about the book: "With its profound expressivity, its heartfelt excerpts from the Holy Writings of the Bahá'í Faith and the breathtaking quality of its photographs, this book conveys to the reader a true impression of the distinctive blend of spirit, harmony and beauty which characterises the Bahá'í Holy Places. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. [3], Baháʼu'lláh stated that the observance of the laws that he prescribed should be subject to "tact and wisdom", and that they do not cause "disturbance and dissension. The Bahá’í Reference Library is the authoritative online source of Bahá’í writings. In those instances where a print copy of the particular title is available for sale at BahaiBookstore.com, we provide you with a direct link in the book description to our product page where you can learn more and order.Just click on the title hyperlink and you'll be re-directed to the specific book page. [13] In 1973 a "Synopsis and Codification" of the book was published in English by the Universal House of Justice,[17] with 21 passages of the Aqdas that had already been translated into English by Shoghi Effendi with additional terse lists of laws and ordinances contained in the book outside of any contextual prose. Buy CD-ROM Buy Books about Baha'i Baha'i: Formatted texts. You may remember her books about Ayyam-i-Ha, the Fast and Naw-Ruz. Parts of the text were translated to English by Shoghi Effendi, which, along with a Synopsis and Codification were published in 1973 by the Universal House of Justice at the centennial anniversary of its writing. Main themes cover the appointment of Baháʼu'lláh's successor, who remains unnamed in the text; the layout of the future Baháʼí administration, including the mention of the Universal House of Justice and allusions to what would later be known as the Guardian; certain laws, particularly around prayer, fasting, marriage, divorce, and inheritance; admonitions toward certain individuals; and a variety of specific laws, ordinances, and prohibitions, ranging from tithes, to the Baháʼí calendar, to prohibitions on opium, slave trading, and gossip. 3.5 out of 5 stars 17. The writing of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas and Baháʼí teachings on gender equality and monogamy post-date Baháʼu'lláh's marriages and are understood to be evolutionary in nature, slowly leading Baháʼís away from what had been a deeply rooted cultural practice. by Moojan Momen 4.9 out of 5 stars 11. Paperback Other format: Hardcover Islam and the Baha'i Faith. The Holy Books. 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