Bahaullahs book of certitude and the sun of iqan certainty hnet. Feb 06, 2012 a journey through the book of certitude the kitabiiqan is one of the most important writings of baha u llah, the founder of the bahai faith. It is the warmth that these luminaries of god generate, and the undying fires they kindle, which cause the light of the love of god to burn fiercely in the heart of humanity. Baha u llah then cites a number of hadiths to illustrate such potency. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude was revealed by baha u llah in. The bab was considered both by babis and baha is an independent. Kitabiiqan notes bahai audio books and study guides. Bahaullah as world reformer association for bahai studies. The book of certitude, by baha u llah, author of the bahai revelation, is arguably one of the most important scriptural works in all of religious history. Compendium on the kitabiiqan a pocketful of meaning, compilation of. It became probably the most copied, widely circulated and influential of all baha.
However, the revelation of the bab was so potent and universal, that it hath encompassed all things, visible and invisible. His book will be a new book, unto which he shall summon the people to pledge their faith. In it baha u llah explains the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describes the universality o. Solving problems beyond solution the book of certitude. The kitabi iqan book of certitude is one of baha u llahs major works written in defence of the religious claims of sayyid ali muhammad shirazi, the bab. Baha u llah, gleanings from the writings of baha u llah, p. The above quote implies that internal inconsistencies may be observed by a doubter or a skeptic, even within the quran and the bible, since rejection of one cause automatically negates another. The goal of bahaullahs life and work is to foster unity among human beings. The kitabiiqan, pages 121160 bahai reference library. The book of certitude kitabi iqan is the preeminent doctrinal work of the baha i faith. As pointed out in the book of certitude, these learned people fear the loss of power, prestige and control.
The book of certitude the kitabiiqan is the 2nd most important book. At one point, bahaullah specifically directs this message to the. What will happen to all those arms and legs and other parts of the body. Bahaullah on the life of jesus university of michigan. Meaning and significance of certitude bahai library online. Addresses the reader to whom the book is addressed, that is the person or type of person baha u llah refers to as the true believer or true seeker, who is also the primary subject of the book, especially. A journey through the book of certitude the kitabiiqan is one of the most.
Bahaullah bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the bahai faith. As a result of hbahai discussions of my paper conversion of the great uncle of the bab the issue came up regarding a letter of the khali akbar, dated 5 rajab 1277 a. Baha u llah went on to found his own religion, and in 1873 revealed a new, concise book of laws. Lights of guidancechrist bahaiworks, a library of works. Kitabi iqan book of certitude, a major bahai work by bahaullah. 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. But god hath willed to perfect his light, albeit the infidels abhor it. Were a person to offer all the treasures of the earth at the cost of debasing the honour of the cause of god, were it even less than a grain of mustard, such an. Of bahaullahs particular tributes to the bab in the book of certitude are.
The book is designed as an explanation of the true nature of religion, of revelation, and of the nature of the prophet or manifestation of god. 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 kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the most important scriptural works in all of religious history. 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. It is a doctrinal outgrowth of babism, with baha ullah as the promised one of the earlier religion click the link for more information. Baha u llah revealed over a hundred volumes of sacred texts, including prayers, and meditations, a book of laws, mystical passages and the book of certitude, which covers theology. If youve ever wondered what the most important book of baha u llah isthe one from which you might gain a better understanding of the basic beliefs and spiritual significance of the baha i faiththen look no further than the kitabiiqan the book of certitude written by baha u llah during his exile to baghdad, and before he publicly announced his own station and. Symbolic quranic exegesis in bahaullahs book of certitude. Bahaullah revealed this book within the space of two days and two nights. It became probably the most copied, widely circulated and influential of all baha i works. Bahaullahs book of certitude and the sun of iqan certainty.
Kambiz has repeatedly heard in his childrens classes about unity meaning oneness. Written by bahaullah during his exile to baghdad, and before he publicly announced his own station and mission, the iqan surveys the lives and sufferings of the prophets of the past, validates their missions. The work was composed partly in persian and partly in arabic by baha u llah. Their import obviously transcends the historical aims and the immediate occasion of their writing, but they also constitute significant documents within that context.
The book of certitude by bahaullah, paperback barnes. Apr 07, 2018 baha u llah clarified prophecies largely by interpreting prophetic passages from the bible and the koran in allegorical terms. The revelation of bahaullah, volume 1, chapter 10 github pages. The book of certitude by bahaullah translated by shoghi effendi table of contents part one part two notes and references in this publication 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. A brief account of the revelation of baha u llahs kitabiiqan the book of certitude 1989 revised 2005 shahrokh monjazeb during the thirtynine years of his ministry, while he endured the trials and afflictions of four successive exiles, baha u llah vouchsafed unto humanity a vast ocean of revelations unraveling many. Moreover, if ascendency and dominion be interpreted to mean earthly supremacy and temporal power, how impossible will it be for thee to explain these 126 verses. There have been 15,000 works written by him identified. The kitab aliqan or kitabiiqan is one of many books held sacred by followers of the baha. Apr 20, 2020 bahaullah, the book of certitude a decade before that momentous declaration, in 1853, the persian government had exiled bahaullah to baghdad, fearing the rapid spread of his teachings and their progressive impact on society. Section on the kitabiiqan in the revelation of baha u llah vol. This is also a claim of authorship and supremacy of the revelation of baha u llah. This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the bahai dispensation, and ordains necessary institutions through which the integrity and the unity of baha u llah. In it baha u llah explains the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describes the universality of the revelations humankind has received from the prophets of god, explains their.
The book of certitude, by bahaullah, author of the bahai revelation, is arguably one of the most important scriptural works in all of religious history. An introduction to the kitabiiqan the book of certitude. The earliest bahai publication the british library. Selections from the writings of the bab, tablets of baha u llah, kitabiaqdas most holy book, kitabiiqan book of certitude, baha i prayers, some answered questions. Kitabi iqan book of certitude, a major bahai work by. Jul 10, 1998 the book of certitude was written in 1862, a year or so before baha u llah declared himself to be the messianic figure, he whom god shall make manifest, foretold by the bab. C revelation, is arguably one of the most important scriptural works in all of religious history. A joyful and inspirational story for children between the ages of 2 to 8 on the meaning of unity of mankind. The kitabiiqan, pages 221257 bahai reference library. Based on bahaullahs interpretations as well as those of bahaullahs successor and interpreter. In the book of certitude bahaullah draws on the synoptic accounts of the trial. The kitabi iqan book of certitude is one of baha u llah s major works dating from the early 1860s while he was exiled in baghdad, but before he openly announced his claim to be the promised one of all religions. For example, in the book of certitude baha u llah explained that the concept of return is symbolic, meaning the return of the same spiritual qualities. In addition to being significant doctrinal works, his kitabiiqan book of certitude and epistle to the son of the wolf address both islamic and baha.
This is a tablet containing bahaullah s own writing anthology chosen to illustrate major themes of his revelation. 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. Book of certitude bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the. A unique repository of inestimable treasures shoghi effendi. The work holds a position of unsurpassed preeminence among baha u llah s ethical writings. Bahaullah advances arguments that are, in certain respects, analogous to the strategies of sunni rhetoricians who demonstrated occurrences of figures of speech in. Book of certitude is one of many books held sacred by followers of the baha. How well have they followed the directions of the imams of the faith and lamps of certitude.
Translated by shoghi effendi, reprinted in many editions. This firstever trade edition of baha u llahs book of certitude offers the prolific authors account of the tenets of the faith and the universal mission of all religions. Bahaullah tells us that when we achieve certitude about the revealed word of god, we will be endowed with a new eye, a new ear, a new heart, and a new mind. Briefly, there hath been revealed in the kitabi iqan book of certitude concerning the presence and revelation of god that which will suffice the fairminded. In it bahaullah explains the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describes the universality of the revelations humankind has received from the prophets of god, explains their fundamental teachings, and elucidat. Some hasnt been translated into english yet due to the specific and detailed translation process at the baha i world center. Kitabiaqdas, book of certitude, the seven valleys and compilations ex. The book of certitude plays a particular role in this purpose. The kitabi iqan book of certitude is one of baha u llah s major works written in defence of the religious claims of sayyid ali muhammad shirazi, the bab. The kitabiaqdas is baha u llah s charter of his new world order. Sep 26, 2019 a precis of paragraphs 120 of the kitabiiqan with an overview of relevant themes. Sometimes considerable overlap between these forms can be observed in a particular text.
One of the foremost books of the revelation of bahaullah, the kitabiiqan. Again the friends should avoid literal interpretations of the bible. Baha u llah s hidden words are perhaps one of the most accessible scriptural collections, explaining the essence of faith in short and beautiful passages. A bahai resource of gnosis, certitude, and science, irfan. Bahaullah article about bahaullah by the free dictionary. A survey of the range of explicative elements in the book of certitude will tested for patterns of rhetoricalstyle appeal rationalization to quranic figuration seen as the substratum of.
Bahaullah called it the lord of the books, and in his last major writing, the epistle to the son of the wolf, states. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the bahai faith. In it, baha u llah 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. Over 100 volumes written by the bab, baha u llah and abdul baha. The goal of baha u llah s life and work is to foster unity among human beings. Baha u llah pronunciation november 12, 1817 may 29, 1892, born mirza. It dates from the early 1860s while baha u llah was exiled in baghdad, but before he openly announced his claim to be the promised one of all. By the help of god through moses, the israelites were able to cross this sea safely and reach the promised land spiritual state while pharaoh and his people were drowned in their own corruption. The first book is addressed to the persian nation as a whole. Finally, as stated in books and 8 traditions, there remained with him only forty or seventytwo of his followers. At one point, baha u llah specifically directs this message to the. An explanation about the book of certitude and the hidden words section on the kitabiiqan in the revelation of baha u llah vol.
Under his renewed leadership, the stature of the babi community grew and his reputation as a spiritual leader spread throughout the region. It is divine knowledge that leads to finding truth about the reality of god and his messengers. It is obvious and manifest that the true meaning of the utterances of the birds of. Baha u llah wrote some of his most renowned works in baghdad, including the hidden words, seven valleys, and the book of certitude kitabiiqan. It is not an interpretation or a critical analysis of t. If youve ever wondered what the most important book of bahaullah isthe one from which you might gain a better understanding of the basic beliefs and spiritual significance of the bahai faith then look no further than the kitabiiqan the book of certitude. Epistle to the son of the wolf was revealed by bahaullah about one year before his death, and though it is addressed to the son of an official, it can be found relevant to a contemporary reader as well. Kitabiiqan notes the crimson academy bahai audio books. Baha u llah s kitabiiqan, revealed in 1861, is one of the foremost among the works of his revelation, unequalled by any work in the entire range of baha i literature, except the kitabiaqdas. It was a spiritual journey, through and above the sea of corruption and iniquity of the pharaoh and his people, or army. Book of certitude, by baha u llah, is arguably one of the most important scriptural works in all of religious history. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the baha i faith. Referring to it as oppression in this passage from his book of certitude, in the course of his elucidation of the meaning of the signs of christs return, baha u llah writes. The book demonstrates the baha i teaching on the reconcilation of jewish, christian and muslim scriptures and by implication, the other major religions of the world.
Muslim authors construed such verses to mean that the jews and by analogy. Is there a complete book of the babs and bahaullahs. In 1856 baha u llah rejoined his family and the other babis in baghdad. Baha u llah s exegeses will be analyzed within what wansbrough terms procedural devices employed across the spectrum of the classical exegetical tradition. May 25, 2011 baha u llah identifies this with the great tribulation anticipated by christians. Translated by shoghi effendi, the great grandson of baha u llah and the guardian of the baha i faith from 1912 to 1957, it is a masterpiece of english prose. An introduction to the kitabiiqan the book of certitude bahai blog.
In it, baha u llah 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. In it, baha u llah 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. We will be able to distiguish between truth and falsehood. The book of certitude kitabi iqan is the preeminent doctrinal work of the bahai faith. The heart, soul and spirit of man will be awakened from its slumber. Shoghi effendi the most important book written on the spiritual significance of the. Baha u llah revealed this book within the space of two days and two nights, in the last years of his stay in baghdad ah 1278ad 1862. The book of certitude is a work of symbolic exegesis of the quran and, to a lesser extent, of the new testament.
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