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
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