THE BAHA'I FAITH
Fundamental Verities

Last Modified: November 11, 1996

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The materials available here were developed by the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Ridgewood, New Jersey, in response to the call by the Universal House of Justice to conduct well-organized, formal programs related to the study of the fundamental verities of the Baha'i Faith. If you download the files, please send a message to Joel Nizin, Secretary of the Assembly, as to how the materials were used and any feedback you may have. This will help the Assembly revise the materials so that they can be more useful in the future.

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The following modules are available: (The modules highlighted provide a sample of the materials)

• Overview and Table of Contents: Selected writings from Baha'i Scripture on the importance of study and the topics and definitions covered in each module.
• Module #1: Knowledge, Volition, Action; Covenants of Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha
• Module #2: Baha'u'llah - Introduction to His Writings : Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, Gleanings, Kitab-i-Aqdas, Hidden Words, Tablets of Tarazat (Ornaments), Kalimat (Words of Paradise), Tajalliyyat (Effulgences), Ishraqat (Splendours), and Bisharat (Glad Tidings)

  Additional References: (1) Authenticity of Some Well-Known Prayers & 'Tablets'; (2) Laws not binding on the Western Believers at the present time

• Module #3: Progressive Revelation; Station of the Central Figures ; Geography Pertinent to Baha'i History
• Module #4: Institution of the Learned, Systematic Plans, Tablets of the Divine Plan; Institution of the Rulers, Election process, Convention; Elements of Baha'i History
• Module #5: Prayer; Fasting; Standards of Behavior; Unity; Life after Death, the Soul, Heaven and Hell
• Module #6: Consultation; Marriage
• Module #7: Baha'i Calendar; Holy Days; 19 Day Feast
• Module #8: Teaching the Faith; Pioneering
• Module #9: Education of children

  Additional References: Why Age 15 - the Age of Maturity; Responsibility of Parents, Feast, Spiritual Maturity;Youth service on Institutions; Letter to Youth 1992 by the Universal House of Justice; Letter to Youth 1985 by the Universal House of Justice

• Module #10: Race Unity

  Additional References: Timeline of Baha'¡ Race Unity Events; 100 Title Expanded Reading List On Race Unity

• Module #11: Equality of Men and Women
• Module #12: The Baha'i Funds; Huququ'llah; Universal Participation
• Bibliography
• Timeline of the Baha'i Faith
• Spiritual Growth: A 6-Point Plan
• Humanity's Coming Encounter with Baha'u'llah by Douglas Martin
• A sample letter to speakers with forms for teacher and student evaluation of each presentation and an attendance roster

Return to:

• Baha'i Faith Home Page
• Bill Huitt's Home Page

For additional information contact:

Joel Nizin, Secretary
Baha'is of Ridgewood, NJ
(201) 652-6385