• Is there any explanation in the Writings on how one should view the relationship between the next world and this world? Answer
• Peter Khan, former member of the Universal House of Justice, in one of his talks describes what he calls “characteristics of the enlightened individual”. Can you guess what they are? Answer
• When one is engaged in solving a problem with another person and there are differences of opinion and some tension, what practical advice does Abdu’l-Baha give to avoid anyone feeling belittled or thought of as ignorant? Answer
• There is a beautiful poem by May Maxwell, the mother of Ruhiyyih Khanum. It’s called Orientation. Who is it about? Answer
• This famous Baha’i teacher from the East was sent to America by ‘Abdu’l-Baha. He became known as 'Abdu'l-Baha's “gift to America”. The Master described him as “perfect in all the grades in knowledge and virtue, in sincerity of intention, in beauty of character, in severance from aught else save God and attraction with the fragrances of God.” Question: Who was this teacher? Answer Answer
• Can you think of a passage in the Bible that says that religion must be in agreement with reason? Answer
• Is there any specific time each day that one is encouraged to go to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár – if there is one nearby? And, how about in other places, cities and villages, where there is no Mashriqu’l-Adhkar for the time being? Answer
• ‘Abdu’l-Baha defines the “proof of nobility” for a human being in terms of how one’s attitude should be in certain conditions. Can you guess what those conditions are and how one’s attitude should be when undergoing them? Answer
• The Guardian used this monument to explain the various stages in the Administrative Order. Can you identify this monument and those stages? Answer
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Friday, July 15, 2011
Quiz 28
• ‘Abdu’l-Baha identifies this attribute as the “first principle of the divine teaching” Answer
• In the year 2000, the Universal House of Justice indicated that, “The culture of the Bahá’í community experienced a change.” In what “noticeable” ways did the House observe this change had taken place? Answer
• The Baha’i Teachings remind us that we should “eliminate all forms of prejudice from our lives.” Can you name five such forms? Answer
• In this beautiful poem about Baha’u’llah, composed by “the first to embrace the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh in the Western world”, this believer marvels at the many attributes and mysteries of the Manifestation of God. Who is he? Answer
• How far back can you estimate there were some Western believers in Iran? Answer
• Referring to Genesis in the Old Testament and the story of creation, how does ‘Abdu’l-Baha refute a literal interpretation of the story of creation? Answer
• Under what condition does Baha’u’llah allow a person to “adorn himself with the ornaments of the earth, to wear its apparels, or partake of the benefits it can bestow…” Answer
• What symbolic representation can one use to show the relationship between the Manifestation of God and God? Answer
• The exterior doors to the eight rooms surrounding the central room of the Shrine of the Bab were named by ‘Abdu’l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi after certain eminent believers -- three of whom were Hands of the Cause. Can you name them? Answer
• The “unique title of "Sirru'llah" (the Mystery of God)” which Baha’u’llah conferred upon ‘Abdu’l-Baha can be understood in light of this explanation by the beloved Guardian. Answer
• Knowing that Christ was born of Mary, how do you explain His statement in the Gospel that “I am come from heaven”? Answer
• These two entities are symbolically referred to as the two “wings” by which humanity can “fly”. Can you identify them? Answer
• Can a Baha’i make arrangements for his/her body upon death be used for medical research? Answer
• In the Suriy-i-Haykal, or the Surih of the Temple, we discover some references to Baha’u’llah such as the “Temple of the Cause.”, and the “Living Temple”. There are five more such references in that Tablet where the word “Temple” is used. Can you name a couple of them? Answer
• Their union represents the first black-white marriage in the American Baha'i community. Answer
• This believer is referred to as 'Abdu'l-Baha's “gift to America”, and described by ‘Abdu’l-Baha Himself as “the ideal sage”, and as “…perfect in all the grades in knowledge and virtue, in sincerity of intention, in beauty of character, in severance from aught else save God and attraction with the fragrances of God.” Answer
• ‘Abdu’l-Baha defines these as the “prime requisites for them that take counsel together..” Can you name a few? Answer
• This document is referred to by the beloved Guardian as the “Most Great Law of the Faith of Baha’u’llah” Answer
• Is it true that currently, no Baha’i has more than a “partial and imperfect understanding” of the Baha’i Faith? Answer
• In the year 2000, the Universal House of Justice indicated that, “The culture of the Bahá’í community experienced a change.” In what “noticeable” ways did the House observe this change had taken place? Answer
• The Baha’i Teachings remind us that we should “eliminate all forms of prejudice from our lives.” Can you name five such forms? Answer
• In this beautiful poem about Baha’u’llah, composed by “the first to embrace the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh in the Western world”, this believer marvels at the many attributes and mysteries of the Manifestation of God. Who is he? Answer
• How far back can you estimate there were some Western believers in Iran? Answer
• Referring to Genesis in the Old Testament and the story of creation, how does ‘Abdu’l-Baha refute a literal interpretation of the story of creation? Answer
• Under what condition does Baha’u’llah allow a person to “adorn himself with the ornaments of the earth, to wear its apparels, or partake of the benefits it can bestow…” Answer
• What symbolic representation can one use to show the relationship between the Manifestation of God and God? Answer
• The exterior doors to the eight rooms surrounding the central room of the Shrine of the Bab were named by ‘Abdu’l-Baha and Shoghi Effendi after certain eminent believers -- three of whom were Hands of the Cause. Can you name them? Answer
• The “unique title of "Sirru'llah" (the Mystery of God)” which Baha’u’llah conferred upon ‘Abdu’l-Baha can be understood in light of this explanation by the beloved Guardian. Answer
• Knowing that Christ was born of Mary, how do you explain His statement in the Gospel that “I am come from heaven”? Answer
• These two entities are symbolically referred to as the two “wings” by which humanity can “fly”. Can you identify them? Answer
• Can a Baha’i make arrangements for his/her body upon death be used for medical research? Answer
• In the Suriy-i-Haykal, or the Surih of the Temple, we discover some references to Baha’u’llah such as the “Temple of the Cause.”, and the “Living Temple”. There are five more such references in that Tablet where the word “Temple” is used. Can you name a couple of them? Answer
• Their union represents the first black-white marriage in the American Baha'i community. Answer
• This believer is referred to as 'Abdu'l-Baha's “gift to America”, and described by ‘Abdu’l-Baha Himself as “the ideal sage”, and as “…perfect in all the grades in knowledge and virtue, in sincerity of intention, in beauty of character, in severance from aught else save God and attraction with the fragrances of God.” Answer
• ‘Abdu’l-Baha defines these as the “prime requisites for them that take counsel together..” Can you name a few? Answer
• This document is referred to by the beloved Guardian as the “Most Great Law of the Faith of Baha’u’llah” Answer
• Is it true that currently, no Baha’i has more than a “partial and imperfect understanding” of the Baha’i Faith? Answer
Friday, May 6, 2011
Quiz 27
• In explaining the greatness of this “Day” in which “God's most excellent favours have been poured out upon men” Baha’u’llah calls on us to _________________ our differences. Answer
• In one of His talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha explains that these two human conditions will keep us from attracting and reflecting “the lights of the Supreme Concourse”. He compares them to the back side of a mirror turned to the sun. Name these two human conditions. Answer
• In a talk about Ridvan 2009, this former member of the Universal House of Justice quotes Baha’u’llah and brings our attention to what he calls “the ultimate oppression” that mankind is experiencing. Can you identify what quote he was referring to? Answer
• We understand that the term “Baha’i World Commonwealth” is a reference to the future commonwealth of the nations of the world that is envisaged in the Baha’i writings. Can you describe some of its features and components? Answer
• This poem, known as “Recognition”, was composed by this prominent Hand of the Cause. Answer
• Is it true that there were Baha’i children in Persia who were taking Esperanto lessons as early as 1919? Answer
• The biblical statement "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness", some interpret to mean that women are not included. What explanation does ‘Abdu’l-Baha provide in rejecting that point of view? Answer
• In one of His Talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicates that: “Love is the breath of the ______ _______in the heart of Man” Please fill in the blanks. Answer
• Seven future Hands of the Cause served on this National Assembly. Answer
• He is compared to a fortified place, a fortress, a "stronghold for whosoever hath believed in God .." Answer
• According to the Teachings of Christ (Matthew 5:44), the fact that God "sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust", should reminds us of this attribute of the Creator. Answer
• Under what circumstances does ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicate, in one of His talks, that it would be better not to have a religion and that “an irreligious man (would be) better than one who professe(d) it”. Answer
• In encouraging us to “acquire the sciences and arts”, ‘Abdu’l-Baha warns us that “If learning be not a means of access” to the Manifestation of God, then it “is nothing but evident _______.” Can you fill in the blank. Answer
• Baha’u’llah indicates in one of His Tablets that today, as a result of His Revelation:
o “Every creature hath been endowed with all the potentialities it can carry”;
o “Every tree hath been endowed with the choicest fruits”;
o “every ocean enriched with the most luminous gems”; and that
o “Man, himself, hath been invested with the gifts of understanding and knowledge.”
He explains that these changes are all due to this attribute of the Creator which symbolically is interacting with the entire planet. What is this attribute and what is its symbolic representation? Answer
• He is designated by the Guardian as “the first to embrace the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh in the Western world …” Answer
• In what year did the beloved Guardian introduce the Baha’i world to the well known prayer from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá addressed to the members of the Spiritual Assembly in which the Master says: "Whenever ye enter the council-chamber, recite this prayer with a heart throbbing with the love of God and a tongue purified from all but His remembrance, that the All-powerful may graciously aid you to achieve supreme victory.” Answer
• This document is referred to by the Guardian as the “Charter of Bahá'u'lláh's New World Order” Answer
• This Tablet is referred to by the beloved Guardian as Baha’u’llah’s "last outstanding Tablet” Answer
• This woman is known as “the first Baha'i of Hawaiian blood” Answer
• In one of His talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha explains that these two human conditions will keep us from attracting and reflecting “the lights of the Supreme Concourse”. He compares them to the back side of a mirror turned to the sun. Name these two human conditions. Answer
• In a talk about Ridvan 2009, this former member of the Universal House of Justice quotes Baha’u’llah and brings our attention to what he calls “the ultimate oppression” that mankind is experiencing. Can you identify what quote he was referring to? Answer
• We understand that the term “Baha’i World Commonwealth” is a reference to the future commonwealth of the nations of the world that is envisaged in the Baha’i writings. Can you describe some of its features and components? Answer
• This poem, known as “Recognition”, was composed by this prominent Hand of the Cause. Answer
• Is it true that there were Baha’i children in Persia who were taking Esperanto lessons as early as 1919? Answer
• The biblical statement "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness", some interpret to mean that women are not included. What explanation does ‘Abdu’l-Baha provide in rejecting that point of view? Answer
• In one of His Talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicates that: “Love is the breath of the ______ _______in the heart of Man” Please fill in the blanks. Answer
• Seven future Hands of the Cause served on this National Assembly. Answer
• He is compared to a fortified place, a fortress, a "stronghold for whosoever hath believed in God .." Answer
• According to the Teachings of Christ (Matthew 5:44), the fact that God "sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust", should reminds us of this attribute of the Creator. Answer
• Under what circumstances does ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicate, in one of His talks, that it would be better not to have a religion and that “an irreligious man (would be) better than one who professe(d) it”. Answer
• In encouraging us to “acquire the sciences and arts”, ‘Abdu’l-Baha warns us that “If learning be not a means of access” to the Manifestation of God, then it “is nothing but evident _______.” Can you fill in the blank. Answer
• Baha’u’llah indicates in one of His Tablets that today, as a result of His Revelation:
o “Every creature hath been endowed with all the potentialities it can carry”;
o “Every tree hath been endowed with the choicest fruits”;
o “every ocean enriched with the most luminous gems”; and that
o “Man, himself, hath been invested with the gifts of understanding and knowledge.”
He explains that these changes are all due to this attribute of the Creator which symbolically is interacting with the entire planet. What is this attribute and what is its symbolic representation? Answer
• He is designated by the Guardian as “the first to embrace the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh in the Western world …” Answer
• In what year did the beloved Guardian introduce the Baha’i world to the well known prayer from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá addressed to the members of the Spiritual Assembly in which the Master says: "Whenever ye enter the council-chamber, recite this prayer with a heart throbbing with the love of God and a tongue purified from all but His remembrance, that the All-powerful may graciously aid you to achieve supreme victory.” Answer
• This document is referred to by the Guardian as the “Charter of Bahá'u'lláh's New World Order” Answer
• This Tablet is referred to by the beloved Guardian as Baha’u’llah’s "last outstanding Tablet” Answer
• This woman is known as “the first Baha'i of Hawaiian blood” Answer
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Quiz 26
• Can you estimate when the initial exploratory boring took place at the site of Chicago temple? Answer
• Abdu’l-Baha refers to a special “consultation” that took place among the disciples of Christ after His crucifixion. He mentions that “Such a consultation was never before held.” They agreed on three basic courses of action. What were they? Answer
• Please fill in the blanks in the following counsel from the Master: “When a thought of war comes, _____________ _____ by a stronger thought of _____________. A thought of ______________ must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love.” Answer
• This Tablet is referred to as being possibly the first fruit of Baha’u’llah’s Divine Pen. Can you guess where it was revealed and what its overall theme is? Answer
• He is known as “the Delineator” of the “institutions” of the Faith of Baha’u’llah. Answer
• How do you explain the inner spiritual meanings of these two references in the Bible: (1) "Let the dead bury their dead." (Luke 9:60) (2) "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit." (John 3:6) Answer
• According to ‘Abdu’l-Baha, what has been the main reason for the existence of “differences of belief” among the peoples of the world? How can we overcome it? Answer
• Is there any “material consideration” that one should take into account when participating in a Baha’i election? Answer
• How can we guard ourselves against any tendency to consider any notion of “duality” with respect to the Manifestation of God and its relationship to God? What does the non-existence of such duality mean and how does it impact our spiritual growth and development? Answer
• She is referred to by the beloved Guardian as an “immortal heroine”, and a “shining example (to) pioneers (of) present (and) future generations (of) East (and) West” Answer
• What course of action does the Guardian recommend when a believer encounters situations that could potentially be detrimental to the interests of the Faith in his/her locality ? Answer
• This biographical book represents the author’s intimate appraisal of the life and work of Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i faith. It helps us to increase our love and admiration for him and for his magnificent contributions to the establishment of the Faith of Baha’u’llah worldwide. Answer
• There is a reference from ‘Abdu’l-Baha in which He explains that “the best of all ways” for mothers “to worship Him [God]” is to engage in this activity. Can you name this activity? Answer
• Metaphorically speaking, Baha'u'llah compares man to steel and explains that man's “essence” is “hidden” and needs to be “brought to light” “through admonition and explanation, good counsel and education”. He then warns us that if man were “allowed to remain in his original condition” these two corrosive elements in him “will effectively destroy him” just like the way rust, if allowed, will eventually destroy steel. Can you guess what these corrosive elements are? Answer
• While in Egypt, what did ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s friends advised Him to do concerning His plans to travel to America and why was that? Answer
• Where was Baha’u’llah when He sent His weighty Tablet to the Shah of Persia? And, how was His messenger, Badi, able to enter His presence and to receive it? Answer
• There is an internationally based, non-governmental organization known as “the Baha’i International Community”. Who are its members and where are its offices located? Answer
• Hand of the Cause Mr. Sears assisted with the production of this musical album. Answer
• Abdu’l-Baha refers to a special “consultation” that took place among the disciples of Christ after His crucifixion. He mentions that “Such a consultation was never before held.” They agreed on three basic courses of action. What were they? Answer
• Please fill in the blanks in the following counsel from the Master: “When a thought of war comes, _____________ _____ by a stronger thought of _____________. A thought of ______________ must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love.” Answer
• This Tablet is referred to as being possibly the first fruit of Baha’u’llah’s Divine Pen. Can you guess where it was revealed and what its overall theme is? Answer
• He is known as “the Delineator” of the “institutions” of the Faith of Baha’u’llah. Answer
• How do you explain the inner spiritual meanings of these two references in the Bible: (1) "Let the dead bury their dead." (Luke 9:60) (2) "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit." (John 3:6) Answer
• According to ‘Abdu’l-Baha, what has been the main reason for the existence of “differences of belief” among the peoples of the world? How can we overcome it? Answer
• Is there any “material consideration” that one should take into account when participating in a Baha’i election? Answer
• How can we guard ourselves against any tendency to consider any notion of “duality” with respect to the Manifestation of God and its relationship to God? What does the non-existence of such duality mean and how does it impact our spiritual growth and development? Answer
• She is referred to by the beloved Guardian as an “immortal heroine”, and a “shining example (to) pioneers (of) present (and) future generations (of) East (and) West” Answer
• What course of action does the Guardian recommend when a believer encounters situations that could potentially be detrimental to the interests of the Faith in his/her locality ? Answer
• This biographical book represents the author’s intimate appraisal of the life and work of Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i faith. It helps us to increase our love and admiration for him and for his magnificent contributions to the establishment of the Faith of Baha’u’llah worldwide. Answer
• There is a reference from ‘Abdu’l-Baha in which He explains that “the best of all ways” for mothers “to worship Him [God]” is to engage in this activity. Can you name this activity? Answer
• Metaphorically speaking, Baha'u'llah compares man to steel and explains that man's “essence” is “hidden” and needs to be “brought to light” “through admonition and explanation, good counsel and education”. He then warns us that if man were “allowed to remain in his original condition” these two corrosive elements in him “will effectively destroy him” just like the way rust, if allowed, will eventually destroy steel. Can you guess what these corrosive elements are? Answer
• While in Egypt, what did ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s friends advised Him to do concerning His plans to travel to America and why was that? Answer
• Where was Baha’u’llah when He sent His weighty Tablet to the Shah of Persia? And, how was His messenger, Badi, able to enter His presence and to receive it? Answer
• There is an internationally based, non-governmental organization known as “the Baha’i International Community”. Who are its members and where are its offices located? Answer
• Hand of the Cause Mr. Sears assisted with the production of this musical album. Answer
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Quiz 25
• This person is referred to by Baha’u’llah as the chief motivating force, “The Mainspring of the Oneness of Humanity.” Answer
• The first Japanese Baha’i in America? Answer
• In the Qur'an Surih of Women, a reference is made to Jesus and a number of other Manifestations and Prophets of God. Can you name a few of them? Answer
• How does ‘Abdu’l-Baha explain the difference between “personality”, “individuality” and “character” of a human being? Answer
• Abdu’l-Baha hosted a Unity Feast on Saturday, June 29, 1912 at this location in which about three hundred Baha’is were in attendance. Answer
• The reference in the Bible concerning the transfiguration of Jesus, with Moses and Elias and the Heavenly Father on Mount Tabor: is that an event that the disciples actually saw with their eyes? Answer
• Is it true that according to the Teachings of the Bab a person should, after each prayer, supplicate God to forgive his/her parents? Answer
• In explaining the greatness of this Day Baha’u’llah in one of His Tablets refers to this passage from the Book of Isaiah" Answer
• He is the first Hand of the Cause of Negro race. Answer
• What are some of the qualities of the North American believers that ‘Abdu’l-Baha admired? Answer
• To write this book, Ruhiyyih Khanum explains that “Shoghi Effendi read every book of the Bahá'í Writings in Persian and English, and every book written about the Faith by Bahá'ís, whether in manuscript form or published, and everything written by non-Bahá'ís that contained significant references to it.” Answer
• This “form of Bahá'í greeting” was simultaneously adopted in Persia and Adrianople after Baha’u’llah’s public proclamation in Adrianople. Answer
• Why is number nine considered by the Bahá'ís as being sacred? Answer
• Please fill in the blanks in the following quote from Baha’u’llah: “The Prophets and Messengers of God have been sent down for the sole purpose of __________ mankind to the ____________ Path of _____________.” Answer
• The first Japanese Baha’i in America? Answer
• In the Qur'an Surih of Women, a reference is made to Jesus and a number of other Manifestations and Prophets of God. Can you name a few of them? Answer
• How does ‘Abdu’l-Baha explain the difference between “personality”, “individuality” and “character” of a human being? Answer
• Abdu’l-Baha hosted a Unity Feast on Saturday, June 29, 1912 at this location in which about three hundred Baha’is were in attendance. Answer
• The reference in the Bible concerning the transfiguration of Jesus, with Moses and Elias and the Heavenly Father on Mount Tabor: is that an event that the disciples actually saw with their eyes? Answer
• Is it true that according to the Teachings of the Bab a person should, after each prayer, supplicate God to forgive his/her parents? Answer
• In explaining the greatness of this Day Baha’u’llah in one of His Tablets refers to this passage from the Book of Isaiah" Answer
• He is the first Hand of the Cause of Negro race. Answer
• What are some of the qualities of the North American believers that ‘Abdu’l-Baha admired? Answer
• To write this book, Ruhiyyih Khanum explains that “Shoghi Effendi read every book of the Bahá'í Writings in Persian and English, and every book written about the Faith by Bahá'ís, whether in manuscript form or published, and everything written by non-Bahá'ís that contained significant references to it.” Answer
• This “form of Bahá'í greeting” was simultaneously adopted in Persia and Adrianople after Baha’u’llah’s public proclamation in Adrianople. Answer
• Why is number nine considered by the Bahá'ís as being sacred? Answer
• Please fill in the blanks in the following quote from Baha’u’llah: “The Prophets and Messengers of God have been sent down for the sole purpose of __________ mankind to the ____________ Path of _____________.” Answer
Friday, October 22, 2010
Quiz 24
• The Universal House of Justice referred to this book as a “reliable account of Abdu'l-Baha's travels in the West and an authentic record of His utterances, whether in the form of formal talks, table talks or random oral statements.” Answer
• We are told in the Writings that all human virtues that Baha’u’llah mentions are incarnated in this person. Answer
• In what year was the first photograph of the Baha’is of Japan taken? Who were the two American Baha’i women in Japan at that time? Answer
• Referring to the Bible, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá defines the requirement to become a “real follower” of Christ. Can you guess what it is? Answer
• In its Ridván 1996 message, the Universal House of Justice asked the Baha’is of North America to free themselves from these three “obstacles”. Answer
• ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explains that, metaphorically speaking, the interaction between the “Divine Reality” and man is similar to that between the sun and the ____________ and that the intermediary of the? __________ acts like the Holy Spirit. Answer
• The blessed Remains of the Bab arrived in the Holy Land in January of what year? And were entombed by ‘Abdu’l-Baha in Mount Carmel on March 21st of ____________. Answer
• What do you think is the spiritual meaning behind this utterance of Christ, which He addressed to His disciples?: “Ye seek Me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.” (St. John, chapter 6, verse 26) Answer
• From the Baha’i point of view, which comes first: training a child with respect to “character and conduct”, OR, with respect to “sciences and arts.”? Answer
• Try filling in the blanks in this amazing quote from Baha’u’llah: “It is in Our power, should We wish it, to enable a speck of floating _______ to generate, in less than the twinkling of an eye, ____________ of infinite, of unimaginable splendour, to cause a ____________ to develop into vast and numberless oceans, to infuse into every letter such a force as to empower it to unfold all the ______________ of past and future ages.” Answer
• In 1921, this American believer became the second director of the Tarbiyat School for girls in Tihran, Iran. Answer
• There are a number of virtues that the Guardian, in 1922, referred to as our “most vital duties”. We are called upon to strive to attain these virtues when arising to dedicate our lives to the service of the Master. Try naming a couple of them. Answer insights, qualities to strive for. Answer
• We are told in the Writings that all human virtues that Baha’u’llah mentions are incarnated in this person. Answer
• In what year was the first photograph of the Baha’is of Japan taken? Who were the two American Baha’i women in Japan at that time? Answer
• Referring to the Bible, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá defines the requirement to become a “real follower” of Christ. Can you guess what it is? Answer
• In its Ridván 1996 message, the Universal House of Justice asked the Baha’is of North America to free themselves from these three “obstacles”. Answer
• ‘Abdu’l-Bahá explains that, metaphorically speaking, the interaction between the “Divine Reality” and man is similar to that between the sun and the ____________ and that the intermediary of the? __________ acts like the Holy Spirit. Answer
• The blessed Remains of the Bab arrived in the Holy Land in January of what year? And were entombed by ‘Abdu’l-Baha in Mount Carmel on March 21st of ____________. Answer
• What do you think is the spiritual meaning behind this utterance of Christ, which He addressed to His disciples?: “Ye seek Me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.” (St. John, chapter 6, verse 26) Answer
• From the Baha’i point of view, which comes first: training a child with respect to “character and conduct”, OR, with respect to “sciences and arts.”? Answer
• Try filling in the blanks in this amazing quote from Baha’u’llah: “It is in Our power, should We wish it, to enable a speck of floating _______ to generate, in less than the twinkling of an eye, ____________ of infinite, of unimaginable splendour, to cause a ____________ to develop into vast and numberless oceans, to infuse into every letter such a force as to empower it to unfold all the ______________ of past and future ages.” Answer
• In 1921, this American believer became the second director of the Tarbiyat School for girls in Tihran, Iran. Answer
• There are a number of virtues that the Guardian, in 1922, referred to as our “most vital duties”. We are called upon to strive to attain these virtues when arising to dedicate our lives to the service of the Master. Try naming a couple of them. Answer insights, qualities to strive for. Answer
Friday, September 10, 2010
Quiz 23
• Do Baha’is believe in Jesus as well as the dogmas and creeds that various churches have developed over time? Answer
• What happened to the regiment of soldiers that executed the Bab in Tabriz, Persia in 1850? Answer
• What explanation does ‘Abdu’l-Baha provide concerning the ability to perform miracles being viewed as a proof of divinity? Answer
• Is it true that the social and political progress of humanity and its happiness are dependent upon equality of man and woman? Is this also true with respect to smaller units like a community or family? Answer
• Who does Baha’u’llah refer to as the “Being ‘round Whom all names revolve’”? Answer
• Can you guess what year the ceremony for laying the cornerstone for the Baha’i center in Tihran took place? Answer
• The publication of this book by the Universal House of Justice in 1978 allowed the West the opportunity to interact with a “much wider selection” of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Writings. Answer
• In what document does Baha’u’llah leave His will and testament? Was it in written in His own handwriting? Answer
• What was ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s initial impression of New York city upon arrival in 1912? Answer
• Would it be correct to say that human qualities such as greed and anger are blameworthy and that they originate for our “evil” nature? Answer
• There is a powerful Tablet by Baha’u’llah known as the Surih of Temple – it is in the book called The Summons of the Lord of Hosts. What is the Arabic equivalent of the word “Temple” and what does the first letter of that Arabic word signify, according to Baha’u’llah? Answer
• She arranged the first “Amity Convention” in the US which was termed by the Master “the mother convention” for the unity of the colored and white races in America? Answer
• Please fill in the blanks in the following excerpt of one of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s first talks in America: “As New York has made such progress in ________ civilization, I hope that it may also advance spiritually in the __________ and Covenant of God so that the friends here may become the cause of the ____________ of America, that this city may become the city of ________ and that the fragrances of God may be spread from this place to all parts of the world.” Answer
• Did ‘Abdu’l-Baha know about the time of His passing? Answer
• What happened to the regiment of soldiers that executed the Bab in Tabriz, Persia in 1850? Answer
• What explanation does ‘Abdu’l-Baha provide concerning the ability to perform miracles being viewed as a proof of divinity? Answer
• Is it true that the social and political progress of humanity and its happiness are dependent upon equality of man and woman? Is this also true with respect to smaller units like a community or family? Answer
• Who does Baha’u’llah refer to as the “Being ‘round Whom all names revolve’”? Answer
• Can you guess what year the ceremony for laying the cornerstone for the Baha’i center in Tihran took place? Answer
• The publication of this book by the Universal House of Justice in 1978 allowed the West the opportunity to interact with a “much wider selection” of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Writings. Answer
• In what document does Baha’u’llah leave His will and testament? Was it in written in His own handwriting? Answer
• What was ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s initial impression of New York city upon arrival in 1912? Answer
• Would it be correct to say that human qualities such as greed and anger are blameworthy and that they originate for our “evil” nature? Answer
• There is a powerful Tablet by Baha’u’llah known as the Surih of Temple – it is in the book called The Summons of the Lord of Hosts. What is the Arabic equivalent of the word “Temple” and what does the first letter of that Arabic word signify, according to Baha’u’llah? Answer
• She arranged the first “Amity Convention” in the US which was termed by the Master “the mother convention” for the unity of the colored and white races in America? Answer
• Please fill in the blanks in the following excerpt of one of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s first talks in America: “As New York has made such progress in ________ civilization, I hope that it may also advance spiritually in the __________ and Covenant of God so that the friends here may become the cause of the ____________ of America, that this city may become the city of ________ and that the fragrances of God may be spread from this place to all parts of the world.” Answer
• Did ‘Abdu’l-Baha know about the time of His passing? Answer
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