Ishraqat – What is Religion For?
In Ishraqat we also find an explicit discussion of the purpose of religion. The fact that Bahá’u’lláh has set this out in such explicit terms …
Ishraqat – Universal Education, World Language and Global Institution
The work Ishraqat is a rich source of key teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. Among them are universal education, a world language and the establishment of the …
Ishraqat – Religion, Peace and Wisdom
Ishraqat, like Tajalliyat, is a letter written by Bahá’u’lláh to one of his followers. Today, Bahá’u’lláh’s works are collected together and translated into many languages. …
The Divine Lote Tree Beyond Which There is No Passing
In the previous article, we saw that the first Tajalli, of Bahá’u’lláh’s four Tajalliyat, draws on the symbol of the “Spirit of Truth” found in …
Tajalliyat – Radiant Lights and the Spirit of Truth
Tajalliyat is a work written by Bahá’u’lláh to one of his followers. It starts with a preamble in Arabic and then switches to Persian so …
Tablet of Wisdom: dimensions of a life of wisdom
In the Tablet of Wisdom we have already seen an exploration of the harmony of science and religion. This article seeks to explore some of …
The Prophet and the Philosophers
Bahá’u’lláh does an unusual (perhaps unique) thing for a prophet – he writes about philosophers and philosophy. There may be a precedent somewhere in human …
Bahá’u’lláh is freed from the Prison City
The circumstances in which Bahá’u’lláh was freed from the prison city of Akka provide a remarkable contrast from the circumstances in which he was condemned …
Water Restored to Akka and Service to the Community
As time went on the people of Akka began to see the true character of Bahá’u’lláh and his followers. The initial contempt and hatred with which …