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
The first Mu'adhdhin - the one who calls believers to prayer in Islam
He became the first Muslim who was assigned by Muhammad the task of calling the Faithful to prayer – a Mu'adhdhin – even though he stammered. Who was he? -->Answer
The Bab’s Writings in English
This first authorized source of the Bab’s Writings in English became available in 1976 by the Universal House of Justice. What is it? -->Answer
The “Limb of the Law of God”
He is knows as the “Limb of the Law of God” in Baha’u’llah’s Dispensation. -->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
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
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