One of the first books published in the West
This is one of the first books published in the West containing a detailed account of the life of the Bab, Whom Baha’u’llah refers to as ‘the King of the Messengers’. Name the book. -->Answer
Early Baha'is in Japan
We know that there were Baha’is in Europe and North America during the very early years of the 20th century. Were there also Baha’is in Japan at that time? -->Answer
Special person
In a Tablet, Baha’u’llah prays that God may “illumine the world through” the “knowledge and wisdom” of this person? Who would that be? -->Answer
Fill in the missing words...
In the following quote, ‘Abdu’l-Baha reminds us how to express our opinion when engaged in consultation. Can you fill in the blanks: “… consultation must have for its object the investigation of truth. He who expresses an opinion should not voice it as -_______ and ________ but set it forth as a ____________ to the consensus of opinion. -->Answer
Spiritual unity vs. Human unity
In commenting on the spiritual unity that existed among the disciples of Jesus, the Master provides some insights concerning “spiritual unity” compared to “human unity or solidarity.” Can you explain the differences? -->Answer
Holy Family
When Baha’u’llah was in the Siyah-Chal (the Black Pit) did any family members or friends go to visit His wife, Asiyih Kanum, to see how she and the children were doing? -->Answer
Sons of God
We often hear references to Jesus as the ‘Son of God’. Can one also regard other Prophets and Messengers as ‘Sons of God’? -->Answer
Saintly Hand of the Cause
In announcing the passing of this Hand of the Cause the Guardian referred to his “saintly life”. -->Answer
A vice that Yahya exhibited
In the Summons of the Lord of Hosts, Baha’u’llah refers to this weakness in the character of His half-brother, Mirza Yahya which made him to call what was known as false as being true. This vice also makes one prone to lie, or conduct a dishonest act, trick, or fraud. What is it? -->Answer
Who brought Queen Marie of Rumania into the Faith and is it true that the queen's message supporting the Faith was published in Toronto Daily Star on May 4, 1926? -->Answer
The first Mu'adhdhin - the one who calls believers to prayer in Islam
He became the first Muslim who was assigned by Muhammad the task of calling the Faithful to prayer – a Mu'adhdhin – even though he stammered. Who was he? -->Answer
The Bab’s Writings in English
This first authorized source of the Bab’s Writings in English became available in 1976 by the Universal House of Justice. What is it? -->Answer
The “Limb of the Law of God”
He is knows as the “Limb of the Law of God” in Baha’u’llah’s Dispensation. -->Answer
First Canadian NSA
What year was the first Canadian NSA elected? Were there any future Hands of the Cause on that Assembly? -->Answer
Fill in the missing words
In one of His talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicates that Christ “appeared in the world … to establish ties of unity and bonds of love between the various nations and different communities.” He then points out that the challenge is “much greater” for the Baha’is because “we endeavor to establish unity between ________ and __________.” -->Answer
Twin Duties
They are known as the first “twin duties” that according to Baha’u’llah every human being should undertake. -->Answer
Family responsibilities
If one has to make a choice between personal and family responsibilities versus the Baha’i teaching work, which one should he/she choose? -->Answer
Fascinating Baha'i story book
There is a fascinating book containing many stories about Baha’u’llah and His Ministry, gleaned from the four volumes of the Revelation of Baha’u’llah that were written by Adib Taherzadeh. It is written by a former member of the Universal House of Justice. Do you know what's it called? -->Answer
Crucifixion of Christ
After the crucifixion of Christ, when the Disciples were dispirited, who arose and was instrumental to instill in them a “constancy and firmness which enabled them to arise for the propagation of the Word of God.” -->Answer
First mention of the Faith in North America
When did the first public reference to the Baha’i Faith take place in North America? What were the circumstances? -->Answer
Baha'i schools in Russia
Is it true that as early as 1920’s there were Baha’i schools for boys and girls in Russia? -->Answer
"Stainless Mirror of His [Baha'u'llah's] Light"
Knowing that our spiritual transformation is tied with our on-going attempts to do our best to reflect the attributes of God that His Manifestation shines on humanity, who in the Writings of the Baha’i Faith is referred to as being “the Stainless Mirror of His [Baha'u'llah's] Light”? -->Answer
Meaning of a passage from the Bible
Does “Jerusalem” in this passage from the Bible mean the actual city of Jerusalem? If not, what does it imply?:
“new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God” (King James Bible, Revelation) -->Answer
“new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God” (King James Bible, Revelation) -->Answer
Baha'i book
The reading of which Baha’i book, according to the Guardian, “will help to deepen more than any other publications, the spirit of devotion and faith in the friends …” -->Answer
Persecution received by Christ
With respect to the persecution that Jesus received from the religious doctors of His time, who were Annas and Caiaphas? -->Answer
Barriers removed by Baha'u'llah
Can you identify some of the “causes of separation” among people that Baha’u’llah has abolished? -->Answer
A believer very dear to the Bab
It is reported that the Bab’s eulogies and prayers for this believer amount o three times the volume of the Qura’n. Who is he? -->Answer
Individual's understanding of the Faith
Can any Baha’i rightly claim to have more than a “partial and imperfect understanding” of the Baha’i Faith? -->Answer
First National Baha'i Convention
When did the first American nationwide Baha’i convention take place? Was the outcome the creation of the National Spiritual Assembly or did it cause the creation of another institution of the Faith? -->Answer
“the stainless Mirror"
Who in the Baha’i Faith has the title of “the stainless Mirror of His [Baha’u’llah’s] light”? -->Answer
Physical meeting between Baha'u'llah and the Bab?
Did the Bab and Baha’u’llah physically meet? -->Answer
The “Baha’i International Community”
What agency of the Faith is known as the “Baha’i International Community” and where are its offices? -->Answer
Jews at the time of Christ
For what reasons the majority of Jews didn’t believe in Jesus as their Messiah? -->Answer
The “Ensign of the Most Great Peace”
Who in the Baha’i Faith is known by the title of the “Ensign of the Most Great Peace”? -->Answer
Apostle Peter
It is reported that the chief of the apostles of Christ, Peter, followed a simple methodology to keep track of the days of the week and the coming of each Sabbath day. What was it? -->Answer
Places visited by 'Abdu'l-Baha
Can you name 5 cities in Europe and North America that were visited by ‘Abdu’l-Baha? How many cities did He visit altogether? -->Answer
The metaphor of “snow-white hand”
We sometimes see the metaphor of “snow-white hand” in the Writings of Baha’u’llah. For example in this passage: “Grieve not if none be found to accept the crimson wine proffered by Thy snow-white hand and to seize it in the name of Thy Lord ..” (The Summons of the Lord of Hosts, p. 13) What would you say this metaphor imply and what is the religious background to it? -->Answer
Garden of Ridvan
The Garden of Ridvan that is located in Baghdad and witnessed the initial Declaration of Baha’u’llah was subsequently used as a site for this service to the people of Baghdad. What was it? -->Answer
Temple in Chicago
Who did the initial review of the architectural plans that were being considered for the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar in Chicago? -->Answer
Fulfilling Jews expectations
Can you name three of the conditions that Pharisees claimed not fulfilled by Jesus Christ, as their Promised One? -->Answer
Body & Spirit
In explaining the relationship between the body and spirit of a human being, ‘Abdu’l-Baha makes a beautiful comparison between a crystal and light. Could you elaborate? -->Answer
Story of creation
In referring to a passage in the Bible that “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God,” ‘Abdu’l-Baha compares the entire creation with its infinite forms to __________ and Christ to ___________. -->Answer
Three versions of the Torah
‘Abdu’l-Baha explains that there are three versions of the Torah (the Old Testament). Can you identify them? -->Answer
Baha'u'llah's Vision in Siyah-Chal
In light of the Guardian’s explanation, the “Maiden” that Baha’u’llah saw in the Siyyah-Chal “suspended in the air” is the representation of what? -->Answer
'Abdu'l-Baha's Will
Is it true that Shoghi Effendi was named by ‘Abdu’l-Baha as His successor in His Will when he was still a child? -->Answer
Story about Christ
In encouraging us to see in every human being “only that which is worthy of praise”, ‘Abdu’l-Baha mentions a story about Jesus and some of His followers when they passes by a carcass of a dead dog. What did Christ say in contrast to what those who were with Him on that occasion? -->Answer
Human soul
Does one’s soul possess any consciousness before it attaches itself to his body? -->Answer
Disciples of Christ
When the faith of the disciples of Christ was failing after His crucifixion, this person's love “strengthened” them to arise and fulfil their mission? -->Answer
First Institute by Moses
What was the “first institute” that Moses raised for His followers after their exodus from Egypt? -->Answer
Mirza Husay-Ali Nuri became known as Baha'u'llah
When was the first time that Baha’u’llah (then Mirza Husay-Ali Nuri) became known as Baha? -->Answer
First Spiritual Assembly in Tehran
What year was the first Local Spiritual Assembly formed in Tehran, Persia, and how many members served on it? -->Answer
High Priest of Jews at the time of Christ
Who was the High Priest of Jews at the time of Christ and what role did he play? -->Answer
An American Baha'i in Cairo in 1907??
Is it true that in 1907 the first American Baha’i visited the Baha’is of Cairo, Egypt? -->Answer
Most outstanding scholar
He is known as the most outstanding scholar of the Baha’i Faith and as one of the 19 Apostles of Baha’u’llah. -->Answer
Certain metaphors in the Writings
While reading Baha’u’llah’s Writings we often encounter phrases like the “Pen of the Most High,” “the Supreme Pen,” “the Most Exalted Pen.” Who do such references refer to? -->Answer
Enter missing words
Can you enter the missing words for the following description of the Bible by ‘Abdu’l-Baha: This book is the Holy _____ ____ _______, of celestial ________. It is the Bible of ___________, the Noble ___________. It is the mystery of the _____________ and its _____________. It is the Divine ______________, the sign of the ______________ of God. -->Answer
Prayers and next world
Do our prayers have any effect on those who have gone on to the next life? -->Answer
Early Baha'i communities in USA
How early would you guess were Baha’i communities formed in the United States? Can you site one location? -->Answer
Important people 'Abdu'l-Baha visited in America
'Abdu’l-Baha visited the ambassadors of these two countries while He was travelling in North America. Which two countries were these? -->Answer
Disciples of ‘Abdu’l-Baha
How many Disciples did ‘Abdu’l-Baha have? Were they all from the East or West, or some from each? -->Answer
Architect of the Shrine of the Bab
He was the architect of the arcade and the superstructure of the Shrine of the Bab. He was also a Hand of the Cause. -->Answer
Professor EG Browne
What prompted Professor E.G. Browne of England to leave his country and travel to the Middle East in mid-19th century? -->Answer
Concourse on high
We often hear the term “Concourse on high”. Is there any explanation about it in the Baha’i literature? -->Answer
Next world
If one refuses the Cause of Baha’u’llah during his lifetime, may he hear of it after death? -->Answer
People at the time of Jesus
In referring to the general conditions of humanity when Jesus appeared, ‘Abdu’l-Baha explains that other than these people who believed in the “divinity and oneness of God” the rest of the humanity were “fire-worshipers and pagans”. Who were these people? -->Answer
Linking and uniting Baha'i communities of America & Persia
She became known as the one who forged first link in (the) chain uniting (the) spiritual destines” of Persia and the American Baha’i communities. Who would that be? -->Answer
a Baha'i woman
Which Baha’i woman has “outshone every member of her sex” in the Baha’i Dispensation? -->Answer
Stations of a Manifestation of God
What are the two stations that according to Baha’u’llah a Manifestation of God is endowed with? -->Answer
Two classes of human thoughts
In explaining that the reality of a person is his thought and spirit, Abdu’l-Baha indicates that thoughts can be divided into two classes. What are those? -->Answer
Baha'u'llah's Tablet to “kings of Christendom”
In addressing the “kings of Christendom” in a Tablet included in ‘The Summons of the Lords of Hosts’, Baha’u’llah uses two references from the Bible to show that Christ’s promises have been fulfilled by His coming. Can you guess which ones? -->Answer
Total NSAs in 1925
How many National Spiritual Assemblies would you guess were in existence as of 1925? -->Answer
New York's Spiritual Assembly in 1900
New York City is reported to have had a Baha’i Spiritual Assembly, or a Baha'i Board of Counsel, in 1900. Can you estimate how many believers served on it? Were there any women on it? -->Answer
A very special believer
Upon this believer’s death, 'Abdu’l-Baha revealed a visitation Tablet for him in which He repeats the phrase “O my dear one”. This believer was taught by May Bolles (Maxwell) in Paris. -->Answer
Man is not a captive of nature
In explaining that man is not a captive of nature, what logical proof did 'Abdu’l-Baha present in one of His talks in the West? -->Answer
Categories of Truth
In one of His talks in the West, 'Abdu’l-Baha explains that “All the divine prophets are the Manifestation of Truth”. He then lists seven aspects, or categories, of this “Truth”. Can you name a couple of them? -->Answer
Manifestations that came after Jesus
What are the two broad reasons that Christians, according to Baha’u’llah, used to not “acknowledge … the truth of those Manifestations of Holiness that have since the days of Jesus been made manifest”? -->Answer
The first Imam in Islam
Who was the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad and the first of the twelve Imams in Islam? -->Answer
Chief builder of the first Baha’i Temple
This Apostle of Baha’u’llah, who was also a cousin of the Bab, became the chief builder of the first Baha’i Temple. -->Answer
Baha’i Temple in Chicago
What inspired the believers in America to ask permission from Abdu’l-Baha to begin work on the Baha’i Temple at a site near Chicago? -->Answer
Heart of the entire planet
Which location on our planet is identified by Shoghi Effendi as the “heart of the entire planet”? -->Answer
Single hair
A "single hair" of whose head, does Baha'u'llah tell us, "excelleth, in the sight of God, all that are in the heavens and all that are on the earth”? -->Answer
God and His Prophets
What simple analogy does Abdu’l-Baha use to demonstrate the relationship between Prophets and God? -->Answer
Crucifixion of Jesus & Martyrdom of the Bab
Is it true that according to Baha’i scriptures, Jesus’ crucifixion should be viewed as a “ransom” for the “sins and iniquities” of “all the people of the earth”? Should the Bab’s martyrdom be viewed similarly? -->Answer
Three "Ages" in Baha'i Dispensation
The Baha’i Dispensation is divided into three Ages. Can you name them and identify their corresponding dates? -->Answer
City: “remote prison”
Which city was designated by Baha’u’llah as the “remote prison” and how long did He stay there? --> Answer
Day of the Covenant
The observance of the Day of the Covenant on November 26th of each year was the result of what request to ‘Abdu’l-Baha from the believers in the West? -->Answer
The “archetype of the people of Baha”
Knowing that “archetype” is defined in the dictionary as “ a model, or original pattern from which all other things of the same kind are made, a prototype”, who does the Guardian identify as the “archetype of the people of Baha”? -->Answer
Primal Will of God
How does the Bab explain the relation between the Manifestations of God and the “Primal Will of God”? -->Answer
Attributes to 'awaken and develop"
What are some “divine susceptibilities” that according to the Master we need to “awaken and develop” in others? -->Answer
Continents
It is the first time in known history that a Messenger of God is known to be on this continent. Which continent is it? -->Answer
Center of the Arc on Mount Carmel
Which Baha’i sacred tombs lie at the center of the arc on Mount Carmel that accommodates the buildings of the Universal House of Justice, the International Teaching Center, the Center for the study of the Text, and the International Archives? -->Answer
Baha'u'llah's vision in Black Pit
Baha’u’llah’s vision of a “Maiden”, which the Guardian explains in God Passes By as the representation of the “Most Great Spirit” is compared to the “sacred fire, the Burning Bush, the Dove and the Angel Gabriel” in which religions, respectively? -->Answer
The three degrees of one's faith
'Abdu’l-Baha is reported to have said that one’s “faith embodies three degrees”. Can you name them? -->Answer
Physical world vs Spiritual world
Is it true that the spiritual world is a “counterpart” of this physical world? -->Answer
Shoghi Effendi's age when he became the Guradian
How old was Shoghi Effendi when he became the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith? -->Answer
Most learned Jewish divine at Jesus time
Can you mention the name of the most learned Jewish divine who pronounced death sentence against Jesus? -->Answer
Wedding of Baha'u'llah's older brother
While still a child, what was the event at His older brother’s wedding that had a profound effect on Baha’u’llah? -->Answer
Book: Portals to Freedom
This spiritual autobiography book called Portals to Freedom was written by this believer who met ‘Abdu’l-Baha in New York in 1912. --> Answer
Baha’u’llah’s family
Which part of Persia (Iran) did Baha’u’llah’s family come from – North, South, East, West? -->Answer
While in the Black Pit
While in the Black Pit dungeon Baha’u’llah gave something of His own to a Babi believer who was going to be executed. What was it? -->Answer
Baha'u'llah's name while in Sulaymaniyyih
What name did Baha’u’llah assume when He retired to the mountainous region of Sulaymaniyyih near Baghdad? --> Answer
Oppression in the world
Mr. Peter Khan, a member of the Universal House of Justice, in a talk he gave about the 2009 Ridvan message, reviews the overall condition of the world and refers to a quote from Baha’u’llah concerning “oppression”. In what context does Baha’u’llah define “oppression”? -->Answer
Jewish laws annuled by Jesus
According to 'Abdu’l-Baha, what were the most-weighty of all the laws of Moses that Jesus annulled, causing major opposition by the Jews? -->Answer
First principle of Divine Teaching
What does Abdu’l-Baha identify as the first principle of Divine Teaching? -->Answer
The Bab’s schoolmaster
Please mention a few impressions that the Bab’s schoolmaster recalled of Him. -->Answer
A “well-guarded Tablet”
Is it true that there is in existence a “well-guarded Tablet” in which Baha’u’llah has prescribed unto all things a fixed measure? -->Answer
Good deeds
The Guardian summarized 22 “good deeds” from the Kitab-i-Aqdas – deeds by which “one's self” should be distinguished? Can you name three of them? -->Answer
'Abdu'l-Baha's intuitive recognition of Baha'u'llah
How old was ‘Abdu’l-Baha when he intuitively recognized Baha’u’llah’s station as a Manifestation of God? -->Answer
Human vices
Can you name a couple of human vices, that according to 'Abdu’l-Baha, would prevent the “divine bounties” from descending upon those gathered in a meeting? -->Answer
Mary, the mother of Jesus
Does Baha’u’llah make any reference to the sufferings of Mary, the mother of Christ? -->Answer
Founder of the belief that there is only one God
He is considered to be the founder of monotheism and the father of Jewish and Arab peoples. -->Answer
Complete the missing part
Can you complete this sentence from 'Abdu’l-Baha: “The divine Prophets came to establish the unity of the Kingdom in _______ _______. -->Answer
Opportunity to teach the Cause
When we meet somebody who is very interested to hear about the Faith should we assume that that encounter is purely accidental or could it have been divinely guided? -->Answer
What power is bringing peoples together
As we experience how our world is getting smaller, have you ever wondered what power is bringing peoples from the East and West together? -->Answer
Early followers of Christ
Is it true that most of the early followers of Christ were ignorant men, and that Peter, His greatest disciple, couldn’t even remember the days of the week? -->Answer
Baha’u’llah’s intimate knowledge of the Qur’an
Considering the history of the Faith, can you cite an incident which clearly demonstrated Baha’u’llah’s intimate knowledge of the Qur’an and His respect for it, before He became a Manifestation of God? -->Answer
First American Baha’i martyr
Who was the first woman Hand of the Cause who also received the distinction of being the first American Baha’i martyr? -->Answer
Baha'i story book
Which Baha’i book contains stories about Baha’u’llah and the early believers extracted from Adib Taherzadeh’s four fascinating books on Baha’u’llah’s Revelation? -->Answer
Baha'u'llah's vision
In which year did Baha’u’llah have a vision of a Maiden who told Him that He was a Manifestation of God? How does this incident compare to what previous Manifestations of God experienced? -->Answer
Three Tablets revealed in Adrianople
Can you name three of the major Tablets that Baha’u’llah revealed in Adrianople -- now included in the book called 'The Summons of the Lord of Hosts'? -->Answer
Those who became Baha'is
Is it true that ‘Abdu’l-Baha says in a Tablet that each person that has become a Baha’i has been “chosen” by God for that honor and privilege? -->Answer
The Bab's extraordinary qualities
Can you give a couple of examples of the extraordinary qualities that the Bab exhibited when He was about 5 years old? -->Answer
England’s outstanding Baha’i pioneer-worker
Who did the Guardian refer to as “England’s outstanding Baha’i pioneer-worker”? -->Answer
First group of Western pilgrims
Is it true that Shoghi Effendi was less than 2 years old when the first group of pilgrims from the West visited the Master in the winter of 1898-9? -->Answer
Baha'u'llah's assumed name
What name did Baha’u’llah assume during His retirement to the mountainous region of Sulaymaniyyih? -->Answer
E.G. Brown
What motivated Professor E.G. Brown to learn Persian and Arabic, leave Britain in the 1880’s, travel to the Middle East and live in that area for a while? -->Answer
Teachings of Christ
Other than love, what other teachings would you say make up the “the foundation principles of the teachings” of Christ? -->Answer
Man's creation
In one of His Talks in the US, the Master explains that the purpose of man’s creation is the “attainment” of these virtues. What are they? -->Answer
The Bab's first day at school
What was the five- year-old Syyid Ali-Muhammad’s (the Bab) response when during His first day at school His teacher asked Him to recite this verse from the Qur’an: “He is the Deliverer, the All-Knowing.” -->Answer
Writings of the Bab in English
In what year did the Baha’i world receive the first authorized source of the Bab's Writings in English? -->Answer
Persian Baha’i sent to America
This preeminent Persian Baha’i was sent to America in 1901 to deepen the Baha’is. He is also named by Shoghi Effendi as one of the 19 Apostles of Baha’u’lllah. -->Answer
High ranking women in various religions
For the Baha’i religion, which woman was elevated by Baha’u’llah to “a ‘station such as none other woman hath surpassed’” Could you name such similar women in previous religions? -->Answer
Mulla Husayn and his companions were attacked
We know that during the Babi Dispensation the believers were allowed to defend themselves. What were the circumstances under which Mulla Husayn and seventy of his companions were attacked by a mob near a northern Persian city? -->Answer
An amazing son
His father was amazed at his son’s extraordinary qualities when he was just a young child. -->Answer
Shoghi Effendi's trusted counsellor
He passed away on November 22, 1925. The Guardian referred to him as his “warmest of friends, a trusted counsellor, an indefatigable collaborator, lovable companion.” -->Answer
City
When Abdu’l-Baha visited this city He referred to it as “Truly.. a wonderful city.” He commented that it had made great “progress in material civilization”. He hoped that “it may also advance spiritually in the Kingdom and Covenant of God” and that the friends there “may become the cause of the illumination of America..” -->Answer
Book: a companion to the Gleanings
This book is viewed as a companion to ‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’ and was translated by the Guardian in 1936-7. -->Answer
Heart of the Planet
The Guardian defines this place to be as the Heart of the entire planet? -->Answer
Childhood of the Bab
As remarked by His mother, what was so unusual about the Bab during His very early childhood? -->Answer
Sultan Abdu'l-Hamid
Abdu’l-Hamid II was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire between what years? --> Answer
A disciple of the Bab
This disciple accompanied the Bab on His pilgrimage to Mecca in 1845. -->Answer
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