life of Bahaullah
When was Bahaulla born?
what is: November 12, 1817
In 1844, a Persian merchant announced to a traveller in the city of Shiraz that He was the Bearer of a Divine Revelation destined to transform the spiritual life of humanity. What was his name?
what is: Siyyid ‘Alí-Muhammad, and He is known as the Báb (meaning “the Gate” in Arabic)
What is the current day elected administrative order for Bahais?
What is: the Universal house of justice
Every Sunday morning the bahai center in Brevard Count hosts what event that prompts elevated discussions and fellowship?
what is: coffee and conversation
who said " Let your vision be world embracing.."
what is: Bahaullah
what was Bahaulla's given name?
what is: Mírzá Husayn-‘Alí
The Báb explained that a new Manifestation would bring an age of peace and justice that was the hope of every longing heart and the promise of every religion. Who did he precede?
What is: Bahaullah
What is the name of Bahá’u’lláh’s book of laws, written in Arabic around 1873 while He was still imprisoned within the city of ‘Akká?
What is: The Kitáb-i-Aqdas
– The Most Holy Book
Every Tuesday what Bahai event is hosted to improve society through spiritual education for the future?
what is: Neighborhood Bahai inspired childrens classes and junior youth groups
The conviction that we belong to one human family is at the heart of the Bahá’í Faith. What is this principle of Bahaullah :
what is: the oneness of humanity
Bahá’u’lláh’s imprisonment began in Persia in 1852 when, as a supporter of the Báb, He was arrested, tortured, and cast into a subterranean dungeon, what is the name of this prison?
what is: Síyáh-Chál, also known as the black pit
In 1850, what event occurred in Tabriz that baffled so many non believers and enemies regarding the bab?
what is: 750 soldiers opening fire on a prisoned messenger of God who vanished only to be found continuing his writings very much alive.
What is the name and meaning of this current Bahai month?
what is: Qudrat (Power)
What event is hosted by a few local bahais, including Mr. Raymond Jeffers that focuses on discussing things like world peace, equality of women and men, racism, and other spiritual topics?
What is :a Bahai Fireside
warm, informal gatherings and discussions about the Baha’iteachings
What is the name of a work consisting of short passages revealed by Bahá’u’lláh in Persian and Arabic in 1857/58 during His exile in Baghdad, translated by Shoghi Effendi
what is: the hidden words
Where was Bahaullah exiled to?
what is: Baghdad, Constantinople, Adrianople
aka modern day: Iraq and Turkey
When was the birth of the Bab?
what is: 20 October 1819
The Baha'i principle in which humanity will always be guided by a series of Messengers sent by God as the need arises is known as?
What is: Progressive revelation
In the kitab-i-aqdas, Bahaullah reveled every 19 days bahais should come together for what event that integrates prayer, consultation, and socialization?
what is: the Bahai 19 day feast
In the Baha'i calendar, what period of charity, hospitality, service, and giftgiving comes just before the Baha'i fast?
What is: Ayyam-i-ha
In what year did Bahaullah publically announce he was the new prophet for this day and age?
what is: 1863
Upon His release from the Black Pit, Bahá’u’lláh was banished from His homeland in what began 40 years of exile, the remainder of His earthly life. He publicly announced His mission as God’s Messenger in 1863.
In what year were the Bab's hidden remains moved to one of the most holy Bahai places in Haifa, Israel?
what is: 1909
In what year was the Universal House of Justice established as the Bahai admnistrative order?
What is: 1963
Bahaulla had appointed Abdulbaha, to continue the mission of the Bahai faith. Abdulbaha has in tun appointed Shogi Effendi, who in turn, revealed the Universal Hosue of Justice and the critical role it plays
How can I get involved in improving my community through Bahai inspired spiritual initiatives?
what is: hosting or attending a fireside, childrens class, junior youth group, bahai feast, or devotional
*note: see a involved bahai friend or LSA member for more details :)
What spiritual knowlegde did bahaullah reveal regarding the human soul:
what is:the purpose is to advance towards God.
Our life’s purpose is to progress spiritually by serving our fellow human beings. In doing so, we acquire the divine qualities we will need in the life to come.