Online Library of
Baha'i Sacred Writings
Here is a comprehensive selection of the Writings of Baha'u'llah, and 'Abdu'l-Baha, the basis for Baha'i life. Please refer to the page entitled Central Figures for information about the station of these central figures of the Baha'i Faith.
One of the most famous Tablets of Baha'u'llah, revealed around 1282 A.H. (1865 A.D.) in honour of Ahmad, a native of the province of Yazd, Iran. It is essentially a call to the Babi's of that time to recognize "Him Whom God shall make manifest," e.g., Baha'u'llah, as promised by the Bab in the Bayan.
This powerful Tablet was revealed in 1871 during a time of particular tribulation for Baha'u'llah. Baha'is believe this Tablet is invested with great power and often read it in times of trouble. Baha'u'llah states "Should all the servants read and ponder this (tablet), there shall be kindled in their veins a fire that shall set aflame the worlds." Read aloud with feeling it is certain to move the heart!
The Hidden Words are short verses, gems of revelation, each one complete in itself, full of power and eloquent meaning. The Hidden Words were revealed before Baha'u'llah's public Declaration in two parts, Part 1 in Arabic, and Part 2 in Persian (Farsi), during His period of exile in Iraq before His further banishment took place.
Revealed on the 5th day of Naw-Ruz, 1863 just a short time prior to the public Declaration of Baha'u'llah's Mission. The tablet is revealed in two parts, one in Arabic, the second in Persian (Farsi). So far only the Arabic Tablet has been rendered into English. The theme of the Tablet is the story of the Covenant and men's unfaithfulness to it. It is applicable not only to the time of Baha'u'llah, but to the ministries of 'Abdu'l-Baha, Shoghi Effendi, and the present day.
The Book of Certitude -- Baha'u'llah explains the requirements for seeking the knowledge of God, and explains many of the abstruse passages of Judaic, Christian, and Muslim scripture, especially as it relates to the "Time of the End."
A collection of letters and Tablets addressed to specific rulers and heads of state, and collectively to all heads of state, informing them of His status and Mission, calling on them to embrace the Cause of God. Of those kings addressed, only Queen Victoria of England gave a favorable response. Of all those rulers only the Monarchy of England remains in the world today.
Two mystical essays written by Baha'u'llah before His public Declaration on the subject of the stages a seeker must traverse in their search for the knowledge of God. The essays are to two different prominent Sufi's (see the Preface to the Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys).
This is a collection of Tablets revealed by Baha'u'llah after the Kitab-i-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book). Notable Tablets include the Tablet of Carmel, the Tarazat (Ornaments), the Tajalliyat (Effulgences), the Ishraqat (Splendours), the Words of Paradise, etc.
Talks given by 'Abdu'l-Baha during His visit to Paris in 1911 - 1912. The Master, as Baha'is call Him, gave talks on a wide variety of subjects from the obligations towards strangers, to the evolution of the spirit, all the while expounding the principles of the Baha'i Faith.
In which 'Abdu'l-Baha addresses various subjects, especially of interest to those of Christian background, including commentary on the Revelation of St. John, the nature of the soul, etc. These are answers in responses to questions put to Him at table by Laura Clifford Barney over a three year period from 1904 through 1906. 'Abdu'l-Baha, Himself, reviewed the Persian manuscripts, made certain corrections, and approved them for translation into English language publication.
A collection of talks given by 'Abdu'l-Baha during His visit to the United States and Canada in 1912. This collection of talks by the Master is even more extensive than those given in Paris Talks. The language used by 'Abdu'l-Baha is possessed of a wonderful clarity and simplicity no matter how complicated or abstruse the subject becomes. Many of 'Abdu'l-Baha's greatest talks to English speaking audiences are contained in this volume.