Sunday, August 25, 2019

August 24. On this date in 2007, Eunice L. Braun, a Bahá'í author who served as the head of the Bahá'í Publishing Trust, as an editor for Bahá'í News, and as an Auxiliary Board member, died in Glenview, Illinois.

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August 24. On this date in 2007, Eunice L. Braun , a Bahá'í author who served as the head of the Bahá'í Publishing Trust, ...

August 24. On this date in 1912, an article in The Montreal Daily Star announced that "'Abdu’l-Bahá, one of the supreme religious figures of the Orient, and known the world over as the head of the Bahá’í movement, with over three million followers in his native Persia alone, will arrive in Montreal about the end of August, to remain in the city for about a week." The article also stated that, "to be a Bahá’í it is not necessary to cut away from one’s religious affiliations. On the contrary, each man is asked to cling more closely to his own church or faith."

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August 24. On this date in 1912, an article in The Montreal Daily Star announced that "'Abdu’l-Bahá, one of the supre...
Saturday, August 24, 2019

August 23. On this date in 1955, Shoghi Effendi sent a cablegram concerning the Bahá'ís in Iran, a document referred to in Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum's "The Priceless Pearl" noting "This was the first time in its history that an attacked Faith was able to fight back with weapons."

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    August 23. On this date in 1955, Shoghi Effendi sent a cablegram concerning the Bahá'ís in Iran, a document referred to in ...

August 23. On this date in 1982, the Universal House of Justice wrote an individual believer, stating "firmly resolve to change your way of life...Both you and your Bahá'í friend must first recognize that a homosexual relationship subverts the purpose of human life and that determined effort to overcome the wayward tendencies which promote this practice which, like other sexual vices, is so abhorrent; the Creator of all mankind will help you both to return to a path that leads to true happiness."

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August 23. On this date in 1982, the Universal House of Justice wrote an individual believer, stating "firmly resolve to change y...
Friday, August 23, 2019

August 22. On this date in 1912, the Pittsburg Pennsylvania Post featured a review of Charles Mason Remey's book titled "The Bahá’í Movement."

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  August 22. On this date in 1912, the Pittsburg Pennsylvania Post featured a review of Charles Mason Remey 's book titled "T...

August 22. On this date in 1977, a letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer stated that "It is not for individual believers to limit the sphere of the Guardian's authority, or to judge when they have to obey the Guardian and when they are free to reject his judgement. Such an attitude would evidently lead to confusion and to schism. The Guardian being the appointed interpreter of the Teachings, it is his responsibility to state what matters which, affecting the interests of the Faith, demand on the part of the believers complete and unqualified obedience to his instructions."

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  August 22. On this date in 1977, a letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer stated that...
Thursday, August 22, 2019

August 21. On this date in 1912, an entry in Mahmud's Diary recounts an encounter of 'Abdu'l-Bahá with "a young girl:" ‘I have come to ask for your assistance. Please tell me what I am fitted to do so that I may occupy myself with it.’ The Master asked, ‘Do you have trust in me?’ She replied, ‘Yes.’ He then said to her, ‘Be a perfect Bahá’í. Associate with Bahá’ís. Study the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. Then you will be assisted in whatever you undertake to do.’ She then said, ‘I am a good Jewess.’ The Master then said: 'A good Jew can also become a Bahá’í. The truth of the religion of Moses and of Bahá’u’lláh is one. Turn toward Bahá’u’lláh and you will acquire peace and tranquillity, you will hear the melody of the Kingdom, you will stir people’s souls and you will attain the highest degree of perfection. Be assured of this.' When she heard the Master’s words she was so impressed that she threw herself at His feet and wept.

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August 21. On this date in 1912, an entry in Mahmud's Diary recounts an encounter of 'Abdu'l-Bahá with "a young girl:...