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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Judas

Why did Judas Iscariot, which according to ‘Abdu’l-Baha was the greatest of the disciples, betrayed Jesus?  -->Answer 

First Canadian NSA

What year was the first Canadian NSA elected? Were there any future Hands of the Cause on that Assembly?  -->Answer 

Fill in the missing words

In one of His talks ‘Abdu’l-Baha indicates that Christ “appeared in the world … to establish ties of unity and bonds of love between the various nations and different communities.” He then points out that the challenge is “much greater” for the Baha’is because “we endeavor to establish unity between ________ and __________.”  -->Answer

Twin Duties

They are known as the first “twin duties” that according to Baha’u’llah every human being should undertake.  -->Answer

Family responsibilities

If one has to make a choice between personal and family responsibilities versus the Baha’i teaching work, which one should he/she choose?  -->Answer

Bahji

Bahji, the property that contains the Shrine of Baha’u’llah, was also His last earthly residence. How many years did Baha’u’llah live there?  -->Answer

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

Sincerity

Knowing that according to ‘Abdu’l-Baha, one’s “sincerity” attracts the blessings and assistance of the Holy Spirit, what criteria does the Master give us to measure our degree of sincerity?  -->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

Poisoning Baha'u'llah

How did Baha’u’llah’s half-brother poison Him in Adrianople?  -->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

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 

Baha’i World Commonwealth

What is a Baha’i World Commonwealth? What are its features?   -->Answer 

Baha'i Era

What is a Baha’i Era and how long is it supposed to last?   -->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

Does evil really exist?

From the Baha’i point of view, does evil really exist?   -->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