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
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