Manifestations of God mentioned in the Qur'an
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
“The Mainspring of the Oneness of Humanity.”
This person is referred to by Baha’u’llah as the chief motivating force, “The Mainspring of the Oneness of Humanity.” Who is he? -->Answer
Fill in the missing words
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
Unity of races
She arranged the first “Amity Convention” in the US which was named by the Master “the mother convention” for the unity of the colored and white races in America? Who was she? -->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
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
Baha'u'llah's Will and Testament
In what document does Baha’u’llah leave His will and testament? Was it written in His own handwriting? -->Answer
Baha'i book
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
Baha’i Center in Tihran
Can you guess what year the ceremony for laying the cornerstone for the Baha’i Center in Tihran took place? -->Answer
The "Being ‘round Whom all names revolve’”
Who does Baha’u’llah refer to as the “Being ‘round Whom all names revolve’”? -->Answer
Equality of man & woman
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
Performing miracles
What explanation does ‘Abdu’l-Baha provide concerning the ability to perform miracles being viewed as a proof of divinity? -->Answer
Soldiers who executed the Bab
What happened to the regiment of soldiers that executed the Bab in Tabriz, Persia in 1850? -->Answer
Baha'i attitude towards Christ
Do Baha’is believe in Jesus as well as the dogmas and creeds that various churches have developed over time? -->Answer
Spiritual & physical worlds
In what way do the spiritual world and this physical world relate to each other? -->Answer
An Islamic Tradition
There is an Islamic Tradition that says that ‘Fatimih, the daughter of Muhammad, was the best of the women in the world except for the one to whom Mary gave birth.’ Since Mary didn’t have a daughter, it becomes very difficult to explain the meaning of this tradition. Baha’u’llah however explained the meaning of this passage as a youth. What explanation did He give? -->Answer
One the 19 Apostles of Baha’u’llah
He was born in the same year as ‘Abdu’l-Baha, became one the 19 Apostles of Baha’u’llah, was referred to as a “pure soul” by ‘Abdu’l-Baha and a “very excellent and erudite Baha’i teacher”, by Shoghi Effendi. Who is he? -->Answer
‘Abdu’l-Baha tells us that among Baha’u’llah’s Teachings is “the independent investigation of reality so that the world of humanity may be saved from the darkness of imitation and attain to the truth ..” Does this mean that once a person has become a Baha’i, he/she should stop independently investigating the many aspects of the Faith? -->Answer
To what entity does Baha’u’llah compare each human being as “rich in gems of inestimable value”. -->Answer
Letters from the Guardian and his secretaries
In terms of their “authority”, is there a difference between statements issued by the Guardian himself and those sent on his behalf by his secretaries? -->Answer
The name of this Holy Book literally means ‘Explanation, exposition, utterance’. Which book is it? -->Answer
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)