This old version of the bahai reference library will be replaced at a later date. It acts as a supreme talisman or touchstone for the self. An introduction to bahaullahs book of certitude with two digital reprints of early lithographs, occasional papers in shaykhi, babi, and baha. We would like to hear a word from him, if he would accept the opportunity to be one of our facilitators in this bahai facebook onlinestudy bfos on the book the kitabi iqanbook of certitude which is one of the lofty avenues for serving the cause of hazrat bahaullah the cause that has strongly and cohesively bonded the friends from. One of the foremost books of the revelation of bahaullah, the kitabiiqan contains bahaullahs explanations of the basic tenets of the bahai faith and of the continuity of religion as it has. The original title, epistle to the uncle, is simply a literal reference to its recipient. The kitabiiqan by bahaullah free ebook project gutenberg.
Understanding the kitabiiqan, book of certitude with mr bijan motlagh. Translated by shoghi effendi, reprinted in many editions. Its later title, book of certitude, could be interpreted in many ways, the most obvious probably being that the book was designed to give certitude and. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. An introduction to bahaullahs book of certitude with two digital reprints of early lithographs. Coming from a christian background, this book not only made me appreciate islam and the jewish faith more but i became a better christian. The kitabi iqan book of certitude is one of bahaullahs major works written in defence of the religious claims of sayyid ali muhammad shirazi, the bab. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude a treatise revealed by bahaullah in baghdad in 186162 in response to questions posed by one of the maternal uncles of the bab, translated by shoghi effendi and first published in english in 1931. No man shall attain the shores of the ocean of true understanding except he be detached from all that is in heaven and on earth. Book of certitude is one of many books held sacred by followers of the bahai faith.
Published by user, 19 years ago the book of certitude gives an amazing insight into various religions matters that have baffled scholars for centuries. It dates from the early 1860s while bahaullah was exiled in baghdad, but before he openly announced his claim to. Quinn and stephen lambden, in encyclopaedia iranica 2010. In it, bahaullah gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describing the universality of the revelations humankind has revceived from the prophets of god, illuminating their fundamental teachings, and elucidating allegorical passages from the new testament and the quran that have given rise to misunderstanding among. Mr bijan motlagh, understanding the kitabiiqan, book of certitude. One of the foremost books of the revelation of bahaullah, the kitabiiqan contains bahaullahs explanations of the basic tenets of the bahai faith and of the continuity of religion as it has been revealed throughout the ages.
Reviewing committee of the national spiritual assembly of the bahais of the u. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the. Study of the kitabiiqanbook of certitude posts facebook. One of the foremost books of the revelation of bahaullah, the kitabiiqancontains bahaullahs explanations of the basic tenets of the bahai faith and of the continuity of religion as it has been revealed throughout the ages. A new version of the bahai reference library is now available. Introduction in presenting his translation of the kitabiiqan, shoghi effendi referred to the iqan as this book of unsurpassed preeminence among the writings of the author of the bahai revelation. Kitabi iqan book of certitude, a major bahai work by. Consideration of the scope of the work in the light of this description brings out how many are the themes which bahaullah interwove in producing the truths whose mission is to give. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A companion to the study of the kitabiiqan, as it explains a great many things unfamiliar to us in the west. Book of certitude forgotten books paperback december 20, 2007 by bahaullah author.
Its later title, book of certitude, could be interpreted in many ways, the most obvious probably being that the book was designed to give certitude and assurance to the babs uncle for him to be able to recognize the manifestation of god and the truth of the bahai cause. The book of certitude by bahaullah 1955, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It was revealed by aha ullah in aghdad, in january 1861. The kitabiiqan bahai reference library the bahai faith. Absolutely, it is really one of the most profound religious texts in history and one of the most sacred books in the bahai faith and also considered by bahais as the completion of the persian bayan previously revealed by the bab. The book of certitude kitabi iqan is the preeminent doctrinal work of the bahai faith. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The page is dedicated to the study of a bahai book entitled, the kitabiiqan or book of certitude. This is the day in which the testimony of the lord hath been fulfilled, the day in which the word of god hath been made manifest, and his evidence firmly established. The book of certitude paperback published october 28th 1983 by bahai distribution service paperback, 274 pages. The book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on. Kitabiiqan, the book of certitude bahai library online. The iqan is the most important book written on the spiritual significance of the cause and is. Bahaullahs kitabiiqan, revealed in 1861, is one of the foremost among the works of his revelation, unequalled by any work in the entire range of bahai literature, except the kitabiaqdas.
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