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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A ""stronghold for whosoever hath believed in God .."

He is compared to a fortified place, a fortress, a "stronghold for whosoever hath believed in God .."  -->Answer

National Spiritual Assembly

Seven future Hands of the Cause served on this National Assembly.  -->Answer

Add missing words

In one of His Talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicates that: “Love is the breath of the ______ _______in the heart of Man” Please fill in the blanks.  -->Answer

Meaning of "Let us make man in our image..."

The biblical statement "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness", some interpret to mean that women are not included. What explanation does ‘Abdu’l-Baha provide in rejecting that point of view?  -->Answer

Esperanto in Iran?

Is it true that there were Baha’i children in Persia who were taking Esperanto lessons as early as 1919?  -->Answer

A poem known as “Recognition”

This poem, known as “Recognition”, was composed by this prominent Hand of the Cause.  -->Answer

Baha’i World Commonwealth

We understand that the term “Baha’i World Commonwealth” is a reference to the future commonwealth of the nations of the world that is envisaged in the Baha’i writings. Can you describe some of its features and components?  -->Answer

“the ultimate oppression”

In a talk about Ridvan 2009, this former member of the Universal House of Justice quotes Baha’u’llah and brings our attention to what he calls “the ultimate oppression” that mankind is experiencing. Can you identify what quote he was referring to?  -->Answer

Harmful human conditions

In one of His talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha explains that these two human conditions will keep us from attracting and reflecting “the lights of the Supreme Concourse”. He compares them to the back side of a mirror turned to the sun. Name these two human conditions.  -->Answer

Add the missing word

In explaining the greatness of this “Day” in which “God's most excellent favours have been poured out upon men” Baha’u’llah calls on us to _________________ our differences.  -->Answer

Symbolic representation

The Guardian used this monument to explain the various stages in the Administrative Order. Can you identify this monument and those stages?  -->Answer  

The “proof of nobility” for a human being

‘Abdu’l-Baha defines the “proof of nobility” for a human being in terms of how one’s attitude should be in certain conditions. Can you guess what those conditions?  -->Answer 

Baha'i Temple

Is there any specific time each day that one is encouraged to go to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, if there is one nearby? And, how about in other places, cities and villages, where there is no Mashriqu’l-Adhkar for the time being?  -->Answer 

Bible

Can you think of a passage in the Bible that says that religion must be in agreement with reason?  -->Answer 

A famous Baha'i teacher

This famous Baha’i teacher from the East was sent to America by ‘Abdu’l-Baha. He became known as 'Abdu'l-Baha's “gift to America”. The Master described him as “perfect in all the grades in knowledge and virtue, in sincerity of intention, in beauty of character, in severance from aught else save God and attraction with the fragrances of God.” Who was this teacher?  -->Answer  -->Answer

Poem by May Maxwell

There is a beautiful poem by May Maxwell, the mother of Ruhiyyih Khanum. It’s called Orientation. Can you guess who it about?  -->Answer  

Working things out

When one is engaged in solving a problem with another person and there are differences of opinion and some tension, what practical advice does Abdu’l-Baha give to avoid anyone feeling belittled or thought of as ignorant?  -->Answer 

An enlightened individual

Peter Khan, a former member of the Universal House of Justice, in one of his talks describes what he calls “characteristics of the enlightened individual”. Can you guess what they are?  -->Answer

Next world

Is there any explanation in the Writings on how one should view the relationship between the next world and this world?  -->Answer

Poet

In this beautiful poem about Baha’u’llah composed by “the first to embrace the Cause of Bahá'u'lláh in the Western world”, the poet marvels at the many attributes and mysteries of the Manifestation of God. Can you guess who he is?  -->Answer

Prejudice

The Baha’i Teachings remind us that we should “eliminate all forms of prejudice from our lives.” Can you name five such forms?  -->Answer

The culture of Baha'i community

In the year 2000, the Universal House of Justice indicated that, “The culture of the Bahá’í community experienced a change.” In what “noticeable” ways did the House observe this change had taken place?  -->Answer

The “first principle of the divine teaching”

‘Abdu’l-Baha identifies this attribute as the “first principle of the divine teaching”  -->Answer

Baha'i musical album

Hand of the Cause Mr. Sears assisted with the production of this musical album.  -->Answer

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  

Baha'i elections

Is there any “material consideration” that one should take into account when participating in a Baha’i election?  -->Answer 

Differences of belief

According to ‘Abdu’l-Baha, what has been the main reason for the existence of “differences of belief” among the peoples of the world? How can we overcome it?  -->Answer