A lighthearted and fun way to increase our knowledge about Baha’i topics. The answer to each question is in a write-up available at one of the Baha’i Multimedia Resources sites. Clicking on the 'Answer' link will take you to the desire article.


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The Baha’i International Community

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

Tablet to Shah of Persia

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 to receive it  -->Answer  

'Abdu'l-Baha in Egypt

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 

Corrosive vices

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 

The best way mothers can worship God

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

A book about Shoghi Effendi

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  

Course of action

What course of action does the Guardian recommends a believer should take when encountered situations that could potentially be detrimental to the interests of the Faith in his/her locality ?  -->Answer

A Shining Example to Pioneers

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”. Who is she?  -->Answer

God and His Manifestations

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