Bahá'í Sacred Writings
Bahá'u'lláh
Abdu'l-Bahá
Bahá'í World Centre
, compiler
2025-07
Contents
PDF of complete book
Table of Contents linked to bahai.org
Key to Sources
1. Complete book (from bahai.org )
Download: bahaullah_abdul-baha_sacred_writings_book.pdf .
2. Table of Contents (linked to bahai.org )
all links below point to
bahai.org/library/authoritative-texts/bahaullah/bahai-sacred-writings
Preface
I. Selections from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
1 God and His Manifestations
God’s Unknowable Essence
The Relationship Between God and His Manifestations
The Oneness of the Manifestations of God
The Purpose of God’s Manifestations
Why the People Reject God’s Manifestation
The Oneness of Religion
The Word of God
2 God and Humanity
The Love of God
God’s Purpose for Humanity
Human Nature
The Twin Duties
The Bond of Human Beings with the Creator
Obstacles to Recognition
The True Seeker
The True Believer
3 The Coming of Bahá’u’lláh
The Day of God
The Promised One Has Come
The Divine Physician
The Duty of Human Beings in This Day
Episodes in the Life of Bahá’u’lláh
4 Spiritual Reality and the Life of the Soul
God and Creation
Gifts of God to Humanity
The Nature of the Soul
Achieving Spiritual Distinction
Persevering in the Path of Virtue and Service
Life after Death
5 Responding to the Call of Bahá’u’lláh
A New Life Is Stirring
Arise to Aid His Cause
Cultivating Spiritual Capacities
Human Utterance
Teaching the Cause
Raising Divine Institutions
Treading the Path of Righteousness
6 Developing Spiritual Qualities
The Purpose of Divine Laws and Exhortations
Excerpts from the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Excerpt from Ṭarázát
Words of Wisdom
Excerpts from the Hidden Words
Additional Exhortations
7 Attaining Social Progress and Well-Being
The Purpose of Religion Is Unity
Education and the Acquisition of Knowledge
The Equality of Women and Men
Marriage and Family Life
Work and Craftsmanship
Attitude Towards Material Possessions
Excerpt from Glad-Tidings
Excerpt from I sh ráqát
Excerpts from Words of Paradise
8 Securing World Peace and Prosperity
An Ever-Advancing Civilization
Excerpts from the Tablet of the World
The Peace and Tranquillity of the World
To the Kings and Rulers
To the Leaders of Religion
9 The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh
Counsels Concerning the Passing of Bahá’u’lláh
Turn to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Tablet of the Branch
Book of the Covenant
The Universal House of Justice
II. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
10 The Manifestations of God
Attaining Knowledge of God
True Religion
The Need for a Divine Educator
The Power and Perfections of the Divine Manifestations
11 The Báb and Bahá’u’lláh
The Ministry of the Báb
The Life of Bahá’u’lláh
The Mission of Bahá’u’lláh
The Suffering of Bahá’u’lláh
The Proofs of Bahá’u’lláh’s Mission
12 The Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh
Teachings for the Maturity of the Human Race
Promulgating Bahá’u’lláh’s Teachings
Religion Is One
Humanity Is One
Women and Men Are Equal
The Elimination of Prejudices
The Independent Investigation of Truth
The Harmony of Science and Religion
13 The Material World
Nature
Creation and the Appearance of Humanity
The Nature of the Human Being
Human Knowledge
Progress in the Material World
Tests and Afflictions
Evil
Cooperation and Reciprocity
14 The Life of the Spirit
The Difference between Human and Animal
Five Kinds of Spirit
Mind, Spirit, and Soul
Spiritual Enkindlement
Love
Free Will
Faith and Deeds
Striving for Spiritual Perfections
The Progress of the Soul after Death
15 The Bahá’í Life
The Nature and Disposition of the People of Bahá
Living a Bahá’í Life
Holy Souls Will Arise
Relationship with God
Prayer and Devotions
Acquiring Divine Virtues
The Law of God
Detachment and Sacrifice
Striving for Spiritual Union
Creating Unity Among Humanity
Work, Crafts, and Music
Follow the Example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
16 The Bahá’í Community
The Mission of the Bahá’í Community
Unity Among the Believers
Characteristics That Should Distinguish the People of Bahá
Effort Is Needed
Acquiring Spiritual and Material Knowledge
Family Life
The Education of Children
Feasts and Holy Days
Spiritual Assemblies
Consultation
The Ma sh riqu’l-A dh kár
17 Teaching the Faith
Excerpts from the Tablets of the Divine Plan
Arise to Teach
18 The Advancement of Civilization
Working for the Betterment of the World
Material and Spiritual Civilization
Two Calls to Success and Prosperity
Material Prosperity
Eliminating Extremes of Wealth and Poverty
Contributing to Social Progress
Attitude Towards Government and Politics
19 The Covenant and Administration
The Covenant
Firmness in the Covenant
Excerpts from the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Turn to the Universal House of Justice
The Sure Handle
3. Key to Sources
Click to download: bahaullah_abdul-baha_sacred_writings_sources.pdf .
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