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
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
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
Passages from the Bible
How do you explain the inner spiritual meanings of these two references in the Bible: (1) "Let the dead bury their dead." (Luke 9:60) (2) "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the spirit is spirit." (John 3:6) -->Answer
Possibly the first fruit of Baha’u’llah’s Divine Pen
This Tablet is referred to as being possibly the first fruit of Baha’u’llah’s Divine Pen. Can you guess where it was revealed and what its overall theme is? -->Answer
Add the missing words
Please fill in the blanks in the following counsel from the Master:
“When a thought of war comes, _____________ _____ by a stronger thought of _____________. A thought of ______________ must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love.” -->Answer
“When a thought of war comes, _____________ _____ by a stronger thought of _____________. A thought of ______________ must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love.” -->Answer
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