- Additional Prayers Revealed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024) 26 selections, last updated August 2024.
- Additional Prayers Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024) 22 selections, last updated 2024.
- Additional Tablets and Extracts from Tablets Revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024) 85 selections, last updated August 2024.
- Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks, by Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018/2024) 209 selections, last updated August 2024.
- Analysis of the Salient Features of Risáliy-i-Ja'faríyyih, An, by Foad Seddigh. (2019) This treatise, one of the major writings of the Báb, was written before He had disclosed His complete station of prophethood to the public. It comments on an Islamic prayer for the advent of the promised Qa'im. Includes translation.
- Authenticity of prayer "O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit", by Universal House of Justice. (2006-06-05) Some details on the history of a popular prayer. Includes comments on the authenticity of published compilations of Abdu'l-Bahá's talks Some Answered Questions, Paris Talks, and The Promulgation of Universal Peace.
- Authenticity of Prayers and Tablets, by Universal House of Justice. (1992-09) List of some prayers and tablets which are not or might not be authentic; includes 2020 update on the prayer "Help me to refrain from every irregular inclination..."
- Bahá'í Feast Book, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá. Kate Lindsay, comp. (2000) Quotations for all 19 Feasts, nicely laid-out with graphics and suitable for printing.
- Bahá'í Perspective on the Concept of "Karma", by Universal House of Justice. (2006-09-05) Summary of the meaning of karma in Hinduism and Buddhism; Bahá'í views on karma and reincarnation as shown by selected passages in the Hidden Words and other Writings.
- Bahá'í Prayers: Cross-reference list, Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2004; 2016) Complete list of all prayers revealed by the Central Figures, sorted by Prayer Book, Author, Subject, and/or First Line.
- Bahá'í Prayers for Good Governance, by Christopher Buck. (2021 Fall) Bahá’u’lláh encouraged Bahá’ís to pray for their rulers. This essay presents a newly authorized translation of "A Prayer for the confirmation of the American Government," and a provisional translation of a prayer of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for the Ottoman Caliphate.
- Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by John E. Esslemont. (1980) The classic introductory text on the Bahá'í Faith focusing on Bahá'í teachings and the lives of the Bab, Bahá'u'lláh, and Abdu'l-Bahá.
- Bahá'u'lláh's Teachings on Spiritual Reality, Paul Lample, comp. (1996) The quest for spirituality, the spiritual life, material and spiritual reality, the progress of the soul and humanity’s spiritual education.
- Bahai Movement, The: A paper read by Shoghi Effendi at Oxford, by Shoghi Effendi. (1923-1924) Text of an address given to the Oxford University Asiatic Society, February 1921, before the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and before Shoghi Effendi was appointed the "Guardian."
- Burial, Baha'i, by Bahá'u'lláh, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. (1991) Extracts from writings on Bahá'í burials, cemeteries, and funerals, specifying the type of ring, shroud, coffin, and prayer plus the position of a body in a grave.
- Carta Sobre La Oracion para el Entierro Baha'i: Departamento de la Secretaria 1 de julio de 2001, by Universal House of Justice. Cortesía, trans. (2001-07-01)
- Changing Pronouns and Dropping 'Say' in Prayers, by Bahá'u'lláh. William F. McCants, trans. (2010-09) One short paragraph which explains that it is acceptable to substitute "and make him" with "and make me" when reciting prayers. It is also acceptable to omit the prefatory "Say" in invocations.
- Comments on Power and Authority, Historical Consciousness, and Modes of Communication: Foreword to the 2nd Edition of Planning Progress, by Todd Smith. (2024-12) Reflections on what Bahá'ís have achieved in the decades since this book was published, particularly in the way they seek to transform the material and spiritual dimensions of life at individual and social levels; the degraded state of today's leadership.
- Community as Family, The: Opportunities of Growth, by Ros Gabriel. (1995)
- Consultation, Portraits, Rakahs, Murtus, and Unknown Language, by Universal House of Justice. (2009/2010/2018) Three replies from the Research Department to an individual, dated 2009, 2010 and 2018, on a variety of topics.
- Continuing Contest between Exclusivism and Pluralism, The: Thoughts on the 2002 Day of Prayer for Peace, by Julio Savi. (2002) Origins and purpose of the Catholic "Day of Prayer in Assisi," and interfaith dialogue.
- Creating Environments that Enhance Spirituality, by Dawn Staudt. (2003) The teachings and laws of the Bahá’í Faith are for spiritual advancement of both the individual and society. Three areas in particular help individual development: the use of personal prayer, the arts and Tranquility Zones, and the role of encouragement.
- Creation, by Lasse Thoresen. (2002) Contributing to the creation of a new civilization as a researcher or an artist means participating in the process of never-ending unfolding; the divine names are the eternal archetypes organizing the material world; dialogue between thinking and reality.
- Daily Devotions: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. (1993/2001) A summary of Bahá'í laws on daily obligatory prayer, reading the Writings, and meditation.
- Dawn Fasting Prayer, by Rúhíyyih Khánum. (1982) Essay from ‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum's book The Desire of the World.
- Dawn over Mount Hira and Other Essays, by Marzieh Gail. (1976) A collection of essays on various topics of interest to Bahá'í studies and history. Most of these were first published in Star of the West and World Order between 1929 and 1971.
- Days of Remembrance: Selections from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh for Bahá'í Holy Days, by Bahá'u'lláh. (2017) Forty-five selections revealed for, or relating to, nine Bahá’í Holy Days.
- Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith, The Importance of, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. (1991)
- Desire of the World, The: Materials for the contemplation of God and His Manifestation for this Day, by Rúhíyyih Khánum. (1982/2005) Compiled from the Words of Bahá’u’lláh. Includes a compilation of names and titles of God and of Bahá'u'lláh.
- Devotional Gatherings, Selected Guidance concerning, by Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (n.d.) Structure and character of devotional practices.
- "Devotional Meetings," Definition and Scope of, by Universal House of Justice. (1991-09-19) Guidance on the structure and content of devotional gatherings.
- Dimensions of Spirituality: Reflections on the Meaning of Spiritual Life and Transformation in Light of the Bahá'í Faith, by Jack McLean. (1994) The search for truth; models and profiles of spiritual transformation; the mystical sense — prayer and meditation; a paradigm of spirituality and life tests; spiritual anthropology — the self and the soul; imagination; faith, love, and knowledge.
- Divine Art of Living, The, by The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá. Mabel Hyde Paine, comp. (1944/2006) Collection of thematically arranged quotations.
- Divine Therapy: Pearls of Wisdom from the Bahá'í Writings, Annamarie K. Honnold, comp. (1986) Lengthy collection of passages on numerous themes including coping with stress, orientation to the Divine, and developing helpful attitudes.
- Divine Virtues and Spiritual Qualities: A Compilation from Sacred Texts, by WellSpring International Educational Foundation for the Study and Application of the Sacred Texts. (2003) Comprehensive exploration of 77 virtues and qualities drawn from the texts of various religions.
- Dynamics of Prayer, by Ruth Moffett. (1973) Pilgrims note from the words of Shoghi Effendi about "five steps" for prayer and action (from 1954), followed by explanatory notes from the Universal House of Justice (from 1978).
- Elucidation of the Meaning of The Greatest Name, by Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl Gulpáygání. (1945?) Explanation of "The Greatest Name," with words of Abdu'l-Bahá, as copied by May Maxwell. Source and date not known.
- Elucidation of the Meaning of the Greatest Name by 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Mirza Abu'l Fadl, May Maxwell, comp. (n.d.) 2-page summary of the meanings and prayerful use of the word Bahá (glory, splendour, light).
- Encyclopaedia Iranica: Selected articles related to Persian culture, religion, philosophy and history, by Encyclopaedia Iranica. Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (1982-2023) Sorted, categorized collection of links to over 170 articles.
- English Sources and Authenticity of Fifteen Prayers in the Dutch Prayer Book Bahá'í Gebeden, by Universal House of Justice. (2001-10-22)
- Enigmatic Questions Surrounding the Appearances of the Prophets, by John S. Hatcher. (2011-03-29) Issues related to the ontology and powers of the Manifestations can test the mettle of even deepened and learned Bahá'ís, but these concepts are central in understanding how the creator employs vicegerents to educate humankind.
- Entering into Obligatory Prayer: Introduction and Commentary, by Ismael Velasco. (2006) Overview of Bahá'í prayer, its historical background, and a detailed commentary on the preamble to the Long Obligatory Prayer.
- Even as the Waves of One Sea: Bahá'í Consultation's Implicit Cultural Support for the Clash of Differing Opinions, by Whitney White Kazemipour. (2024-03) A letter from Shoghi Effendi introduces some cultural dynamics which underlie Bahá'í consultation; disagreement can precede collective understanding and is not a sign of failure; the prayer to open meetings gives a moral motivation and ethos of tolerance.
- Explanations Concerning Sacred Mysteries, by Mirza Asad'Ullah. Ameen Ullah Fareed, trans. (1902) Essays on the book of Daniel, and on the mysteries of: daily sacrifice, the kingdom, death, prayers for the dead, the figure 9, Jonah, fasting, and prayer.
- Extracts from Notes Taken at Acca, by Aline Shane-Devin. (1907-10) Discussion on spiritual concepts, prayer, the importance of loving and understanding God; creation and immortality of souls; human and divine spirit; divine punishment and mercy; interracial marriage; immaculate conception; universal Manifestations.
- Forces of Our Time: Lecture Series, by Hooper Dunbar. (2011-04) Six lectures series at Bosch Bahá'í School, April 15-17 2011.
- Give Me Thy Grace to Serve Thy Loved Ones, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2018-05) A selection of writings prepared by the International Teaching Centre for the Continental Counsellors and their Auxiliaries.
- Harvard Pluralism Project: Bahá'í, by Author unknown. (2023) Six overview essays on Bahá'í history, beliefs, and practices. (Offsite)
- Heart of the Gospel: The Bible and the Bahá'í Faith, by George Townshend. (1939) Using only the text of the Bible, Townshend provides a new reading of Scripture as a guidebook for those who seek a universal view of religion and the contemporary world.
- Historical Context for the Prayer 'O God! Refresh and Gladden My Spirit...': Extract from the Diary of Ahmad Sohrab, by Ahmad Sohrab. (1914-05-09) Two page excerpt from the diary, dated May 9 1914, responding to these questions: what should Bahá'ís expect to accomplish; the origin of evil; the purpose of one's life; the Golden Age; what is hell; what are Bahá'u'lláh's objectives.
- Holy Day Observances, by Universal House of Justice. (1992-06-15) Do Tablets of Visitation need to be recited on holy days? Do participants need to face the Qiblih while one is being recited?
- I know Not How to Sing Thy Praise: Reflections on a Prayer of Bahá'u'llah, by Wolfgang A. Klebel. (2012) Theology and the language of revelation vs. atheism and scientific discourse, and apophatic "not-knowing" vs. the impossibility of knowing god.
- In the Noble, Sacred Place: One Rainy Day in a Holy City, by Sandra Lynn Hutchison. (2021 Spring) A memoir of visiting Jerusalem — a contemporary pilgrim's note written as a literary piece — with meditations on the spiritual truths of the Qur'an.
- Insistent Self, The: How to Nurture Our Spirit, by Lesley Shams. (2015) The nature of our ego and the effort needed to prevent this lower nature taking over and hindering our spiritual destiny; compilation of guidance from the Writings and other sources on the spiritual path, prayer, fasting, sacrifice, tests, love, etc.
- Interview with 'Abdu'l-Bahá, An, by Mary Hanford Ford. (1933-07) Discussing spiritual insights, martyrdom, and labor-saving machines' role in societal advancement.
- Introduction to a Study of Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh, by Anonymous. (1964-12) Brief study guide for and review of this collection of 184 passages selected by Shoghi Effendi for the book.
- Iranian Expatriates, Letter to, following 1979 Iranian Revolution, by Universal House of Justice. Inayat Rawhani, trans. (1986) Letter of support and guidance to Iranians who had recently fled the Iranian Revolution, dated 10 February 1980.
- Le Verbe de Dieu, au coeur de l'existence, by Pierre Daoust. (2024-06) Le présent essai examine les pouvoirs et l'influence du Verbe de Dieu (ou Parole divine) au sein de la création. Le Verbe est à la fois créateur, transformateur et régénérateur et la difficulté est de comprendre et analyser comment il agit.
- Letter to Jináb-i-Áqá Mírzá Bádí'u'lláh Khán of Abadih, by Shoghi Effendi. Juan Cole, trans. (1997-05) Answers four questions: (1) re "Crimson Scroll"; (2) re the "Sacred Night"; (3) re the "Tablet of the Bell"; and (4) using the Kitab-i-Aqdas for bibliomancy.
- Light and Mercy: Mental Health and Tests and Difficulties, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Australia, comp. (2021) The physical and mental impact of the continuing pandemic is evident around us, and the members of the Baha’i community are not immune. This publication will be of assistance and support to the friends both individually and collectively.
- Light of the World: Selected Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Abdu'l-Bahá. (2021) Tablets of ‘Abdul-Bahá describing aspects of the life of Bahá’u’lláh including the tribulations He suffered, events in His homeland, the purpose and greatness of His Cause, and the nature and significance of His Covenant.
- Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Helen Bassett Hornby, comp. (1988) The classic Bahá'í reference book. This is its first online edition.
- List of Articles on BahaiTeachings.org, by Christopher Buck. (2014/2020/2024) List of online essays and articles by Christopher Buck since 2014.
- Long Obligatory Prayer: Printable, Foldable Version, Anonymous, comp. (2021) Layout of the Long Obligatory Prayer designed to be printed, trimmed to pocket size, and foldable. Available in more than 50 languages.
- Love for God and Bahá'u'lláh, by Universal House of Justice. (1978-05-25) Response to a Bahá'í individual's concern about not feeling sufficient love for God and Bahá'u'lláh compared to others.
- Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization, by Universal House of Justice. (1983-09-01) Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth.
- Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere, by Rúhíyyih Khánum. (1969) Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Bahá'í Writings that their future is very great, and that they themselves best help to fulfill these promises by taking the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh to their own people.
- Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age, by Universal House of Justice. Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996)
- Metaphor and the Language of Revelation, by Ross Woodman. (1997) To enter the realm of metaphor as the language of the soul is to come into direct contact with the Word as the originating power of creation.
- Miracles and Metaphors, by Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl Gulpáygání. Juan Cole, trans. (1981) Collection of essays on metaphysical topics and Bahá'í answers to old religious controversies: are the Scriptures to be taken literally? Do miracles occur? What is an angel? Are the stories of the Old Testament to be believed?
- Miracles in Religion: A Study of the miraculous in religion in context of the Baha'i Faith, by Anil Sarwal. (1996-11) Guide to spirituality, offers insights on the purpose of religion, experiences of Himalayan masters, worship of gods and goddesses, idol worship, psychic phenomena, prayer, meditation, and fasting.
- Mission of Bahá'u'lláh, The: And Other Literary Pieces, by George Townshend. (1952) Poems, meditations, and essays, including "Nabíl’s history of the Báb," "Abdu’l-Bahá: A study of a Christlike character," "Queen Marie of Rumania and the Bahá’í Faith," "The wellspring of happiness," and "The genius of Ireland."
- Mizán of Affect in Material v. Metaphysical Models of Human Consciousness, The, by John S. Hatcher. (2023-07) Though Bahá'í teachings hold that the soul progresses after the body ceases to exist, the physical brain is essential to our development; emotional processing requires a healthy brain; the brain-as-transceiver model can help treat affective disorders.
- Music, Devotions, and Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, by R. Jackson Armstrong-Ingram. (1987) An in-depth examination of the development of music and hymns within American Bahá'í devotional life, some history of the Chicago community, and the architecture and construction of the Wilmette temple. Includes sheet music and design plans.
- Mysticism and the Bahá'í Faith, by Farnaz Ma'sumian. (1995 Spring) An examination of the Bahá'í Faith's relation to mysticism and mystic themes and ideas present in the Bahá'í Faith.
- Names of God, Romane Takkenberg, comp. (2010-2020) A list of some of the names of God from English translations of the Bahá'í Writings.
- Necessity for Prayer, The, by Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2024) Extract from a Tablet of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá.
- New Skin For An Old Drum, A: Changing Contexts of Yukon Aboriginal Bahá'í Storytelling, by Lynn Echevarria-Howe (published as Lynn Echevarria). (2008 Fall) On the construction of the religious self through the storytelling processes of Yukon Aboriginal Bahá’ís: how do people put together stories to construct their contemporary Bahá’í identity?
- Notes on Words of the Guardian, by Virginia Orbison. (1956) Ten pages of notes, preserved as an appendix to Orbison's lengthy manuscript "Diary of a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Made by Virginia Orbison, January 15 to February 11".
- Obligatory Prayer and Fasting, The Importance of, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2000-09-27)
- Obligatory Prayer, Questions about, by Universal House of Justice. (2000-11-28) Answers to four questions about reciting prayers at meetings; changing language gender; repetition of Greatest Name; and raising hands.
- Ocean of His Utterances, The, by Howard Colby Ives. (1963/1977) Unpublished study course in the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh using the books of Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l‑Baha, and Shoghi Effendi, compiled and with commentary by Ives. Not yet formatted.
- Out of Jewish Roots: Studies of Prayer Patterns in Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Bahá'í Worship, by Ted Brownstein. (2006) An exploration of the development of liturgy and personal prayer patterns from its roots in Judaism and subsequent development in Christianity, Islam and the Bahá'í Faith.
- Overview of Translations of Bahá'í Texts on bahaiprayers.net, Arjen Bolhuis, comp. (2020) Table detailing languages and sources of all translations of Bahá'í scripture available in almost 100 languages on Bahaiprayers.net.
- Passing Comments on the Long Obligatory Prayer of Bahá'u'lláh, Some, by Bill Washington. (1996) The purpose of prayer to "cast out" from within our heart our attachment to the things of this material world. A detailed description of the Long Obligatory Prayer.
- Path of Beauty, The: The Literary Life of Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum, by Sandra Lynn Hutchison. (1999-2000) An extensive review of the varied literary works of Ruhiyyih Khanum – poems, plays, ethical guidance, practical guidelines for Baha’i pioneering and teaching, inspirational essays, literary and scriptural commentary, biography, and even a film script.
- Path to God, The: 1956, by Dorothy Baker. (1956) Some elements for spiritual success: power through prayer and nine benefits of prayer, victorious living, and immortality.
- Path to God, The: 1937, by Dorothy Baker. (1937) Essay published as a pamphlet about the goal of life, revelation and access to heaven, self-improvement while on earth, prayer and spiritual surrender, loving the Messenger and following his teachings.
- Perfection and Refinement: Towards an Aesthetics of the Bab, by Moojan Momen. (2011) The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions; relevance to the performing arts; and the concept of refinement which comes across in both the person and the writings of the Báb.
- Permission to Change Pronouns in Private Prayer, by Universal House of Justice. (2022-02-10) Bahá'u'lláh's permission to change the pronoun when reciting a prayer (e.g. from "him" to "me") should be applied only when it is recited in private and only by changing the third person to the first, where appropriate.
- Persian Language in the Literature of Baha'i Worship, by Shapour Rassekh. (2007) Brief article on the literary sources of Bahá'í prayer, their diversity and varied style, and Persian as a language of prayer.
- Power of Prayer, by Hartmut Grossmann. (2007-06)
- Power of Prayer, The, by Eleanor S. Hutchens. (1969/1975) Reflections on the purpose of humankind, the nearness of God, the healing power of revealed prayer, and how prayers are answered.
- Prayer and Devotional Life, by The Báb, Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. Universal House of Justice, comp. (2019-02) A compilation to assist Bahá'ís in a time when, as the House says in its cover letter, "devotional activities are everywhere multiplying and are increasingly being integrated into the core of community life."
- Prayer and Meditation: Warwick Leaflets, by Warwick Bahá'í Bookshop. (1990/2009)
- Prayer and Meditation, by William S. Hatcher. (2003-10-26) Talk at the Bahá'í Center in St. Petersburg.
- Prayer and Worship, by John Walbridge. (1996) An overview of devotional practices and prayers in Babism and the Bahá'í Faith.
- Prayer for Protection, by Bahá'u'lláh. (1996-08-12) A short prayer, authoritatively translated on behalf of the Universal House of Justice.
- Prayer for the Dead, Recitiation of, by Universal House of Justice. (1999-02-09) Instructions on the correct way to recite this prayer.
- Prayer, Meditation, and the Devotional Attitude, The Importance of, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, The Báb. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1991)
- Prayers and Meditations, by Bahá'u'lláh. (1988 [1938])
- Prayers and rituals in the Bahá'í Faith: Introduction to A Tablet to Jináb-i-Mullá 'Alí-Akbar fí Ardi'l-Álif, by Julio Savi, Faezeh Mardani. (2008) A tablet of Bahá'u'lláh to one of the Bábís to renew his faith before He had revealed his mission; its recipient and circumstances of composition; a prayer of 'reunion' and its attendant rituals.
- Prayers from the 2002 edition of Bahá'í Prayers not included in 1991 edition, Author unknown, comp. (2002) Compilation of prayers in the newer American Bahá'í Prayers book that are not included in older editions.
- Prayers of Bahá'u'lláh, The, by Rúhíyyih Khánum. (1945) Essay about various prayers and meditations of Bahá'u'lláh.
- Prière pour protéger des épidémies, by Bahá'u'lláh. Pierre Daoust, trans. (2020) Une prière révélée par Bahá’u’lláh pour protéger des épidémies, publiée dans Bahá'í Prayers. Traduction provisoire.
- Principles of Bahá'í Administration, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom, comp. (1950/1973) A guide to procedure in the life and organic activity of the Bahá'í community, prepared from three main sources from the US National Spiritual Assembly: Bahá'í Administration, Bahá'í Procedure, and Bahá'í Community.
- Questions about Science and Religion: Interviews with Abdul Baha at Tiberias and Haifa, by Anna Kunz. (1922-09) Questions asked of Abdu'l-Bahá by two Christians visiting Haifa in 1921.
- References to the Holy Spirit in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá: A Meditational Compilation, Violetta Zein, comp. (2023) An aid to prayer and meditation. The Holy Spirit is referred to as an entity, a servant to the Manifestations, an intermediary, an outpouring of the Grace of God, an element of confirmation, the appearance and perfections of God, and many more.
- Reflections on the Concept of Law in the Bahá'í Faith, Some, by Roshan Danesh. (2014) The concept of law in the Bahá’í Faith; its early Islamic context; the nature of legal language and discourse in Bahá’u’lláh’s writings. Religious law, rooted in conscious knowledge and the dynamics of love, rejects rigid and legalistic rules.
- Remembrance of God, The: An Invocation Technique in Sufism and the Writings of The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, by Steven Scholl. (1983-12) Dhikru'lláh, the invocation or "remembrance" of God, is a Sufi technique of chanting or repeating prayers, divine names, or mantras to achieve heightened spiritual consciousness or a sense of mystical union. Includes commentary by Moojan Momen et al.
- Responding to the War in Ukraine, by Universal House of Justice. (2022-04-01) Actions Bahá'ís are taking in response to the invasion of Ukraine; the role of prayers and acts of service in bringing about a future without destructive weapons.
- Rituals in Babism and Baha'ism, by Denis MacEoin. (1994) On practices of prayer, invocations, talismans, jewelry, fasting, purity, birth, death, marriage, festivals, pilgrimage, and Feast. Includes 26 appendices with texts and translations.
- Role of Wonder in Creating Identity, The, by Todd Lawson. (2023) The term badí', "wondrous" or "new," is used dozens of times by the Báb in his proclamatory work the Qayyúm al-Asmáʾ. Wonder plays a major role in Bábí and Bahá'í thought and practice, and in their ethos and message. Link to article (offsite).
- Ruhi book series, by Ruhi Institute. (1987-2015) Published volumes of the Ruhi Institute books. (Links to documents, offsite.)
- Sacred Refrains: Arabic and Persian Dhikrs in the Bahá'í Community, by Margaret Caton. (2024) introduction to dhikr (remembrances) and the use of music in Bahá'í spiritual practices; 74 recordings from 58 sacred texts, including original Arabic and Persian languages with English translation, music transcription, and historical context.
- Sadratu'l-Muntahá, The: References to the Divine Lote Tree in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Violetta Zein, comp. (2023) Short compilation from the writings of various Faiths, as well as the Bahá'í understanding of the divine Lote Tree, the Sadratu'l-Muntaha. There are also images of the physical lote tree which grows in Palestine.
- Searching for God in time and memory: An examination of Bahá'í prayer as 'remembrance', by Christopher White. (2002) Describes Bahá'í prayer practices as a way to understand the human self and the Divine and overcoming the gap between the two.
- Seeds of Revelation and the Mystic Bond between The Báb and Bahá'u'lláh: An Exposition on Excerpts from the Persian Bayán, by James B. Thomas. (2006) A comparison of some of the writings of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, showing the unique, mysterious bond between them as the Twin Messengers of the Bahá'í Dispensation.
- Selections from Bahá'í Scripture, David Hofman, comp. (1941) Lengthy early compilation.
- Selections from the Writings of the Báb, by The Báb. Habib Taherzadeh, trans, Committee at the Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (1982)
- Seven Valleys, The: Notes from a Deepening Class, by Abu'l-Qásim Faizí. (1966) Lengthy notes from a deepening led by Hand of the Cause Faizi in Haifa, Israel.
- Short Obligatory Prayer in Many Languages, Author unknown, comp. (1981/1986/2016) Three files: Short Obligatory Prayer in 501 languages (as published in Bahá'í World), and in a collection of African languages.
- Some Themes and Images in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahíyyih Nakhjavání. (1976-04-21) Exploring the relationship between the Creative Word, particularly its expression in language, and the journey of the human soul to its Creator.
- Spiritual Assembly's Growing Pains, A, by Rúhíyyih Khánum. (1976) A play, in 28 pages, showing "some of the workings of a Bahá'í Spiritual Assembly: some of the blunders, some of the problems; how certain types of people fit better into one office and others into another."
- Spiritual Growth, Essential Requisites for, by Universal House of Justice. (1983-09-01) Letter to Europe; its historically-recent turn away from religion, six ways to improve spirituality, and the importance of prayer and meditation.
- Spiritual Health of American Community, by Universal House of Justice. (1991-03) Publication of a letter addressing an individual's concerns for the spiritual health of the American Bahá’í community, and suggestions for personal action. (Letter dated Dec. 24 1990, published March 1991.)
- Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community: A Plan for Teaching, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Ireland, Adib Taherzadeh. (1982) A three-part collection consisting of a letter from the NSA of Ireland, a letter from Taherzadeh to the Bahá'ís of Ireland regarding the spiritualization of the Bahá'í community, and the preamble for a plan of action for teaching.
- Stylistic Analysis of the Báb's Writings, A: Abridged Translation of Vahid Behmardi's Muqaddamih-yi dar bárih-yi sabk va siyáq-i áthár-i mubárakih-yi ḥaḍrat-i rabb a`lá, by Vahid Behmardi, William F. McCants. (2007) English translation by McCants of Behmardi's Persian article "Stylistic Analysis of the Báb’s Writings".
- Supplications by Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahá'u'lláh. Joshua Hall, trans. (2017-10-19) Collection of two-hundred provisionally translated prayers and supplications. Link to translator's website for PDF download.
- Tablets, Communes and Holy Utterances, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá. Anton Haddad, trans. (1897 or 1900) The first prayer book and first compilation of Bahá'í writings published in the West. Most of the selections are from Bahá'u'lláh, save for pages 18–21 which are from Abdu'l-Bahá.
- To Set the World in Order: Building and Preserving Strong Marriages, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2023-08) The cause of unity; creating families that illuminate the world; the ideal milieu for learning the principles of consultation; addressing challenges.
- To the Bahá'ís in Iran, by Universal House of Justice. (2014-12-18) Emphasizes Mashriqu’l-Adhkár’s integration of worship and service, urging Bahá’ís in Iran to foster unity, resilience, and societal progress through prayer and action.
- Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Literature, Adib Masumian, trans. (2009-2023) Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masumian; listed here for the sake of search engines and tagging.
- Translation of the Arabic Du'á' al-Sahar (The Dawn Supplication) or Du'á' al-Bahá' (The Supplication of Splendour) with Select Expository Scriptural Writings of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, A, by Stephen Lambden. (2023) Translation of and commentary on the Shí'í "dawn supplication" for the Islamic month of Ramadán, and its symbolic exploration in Bábí and Bahá'í texts. Link to article (offsite).
- Tree of Life, The: A Program for the Spiritualization of the Bahá'í Community, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the Hawaiian Islands. (1993) Compilations for a spiritualization and teaching campaign on prayer and meditation, how to be like the "shining examples" of the Bab and Bahá'u'lláh, and the 1992 Ridvan message.
- Trustees of the Merciful: An Introduction to Bahá'í Administration, by Adib Taherzadeh. (1972/1999/2009) The spirit that animates the Administrative Order of Bahá’u’lláh; spiritual attitudes that characterize members of the institutions of the Cause; unfoldment of the Administrative Order during the first 50 years of the Formative Age; statistical info.
- Twelve Table Talks Given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká, by Abdu'l-Bahá. Bahá'í World Centre, trans. (2019) Talks from 1904-1907.
- Universality of the Laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The, by Bijan Samali. (1996) The laws of the Aqdas focus on the individual; are applicable to everyone; facilitate the realisation of the oneness of human race; ensure the equality of the sexes; are adaptable to cultural diversities; and call for the elimination of all prejudices.
- Unrestrained as the Wind: A Life Dedicated to Bahá'u'lláh, National Youth Committee, comp. (1985) Compilation of quotations on topics of especial interest to Bahá'í youth.
- Use of the Masculine Gender in the Bahá'í Writings, The: Extracts from Letters Written By and on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2002) Extracts from letters from the House of Justice from 1981-1999 on general principles in relation to this subject and the Bahá'í perspective on it.
- Value of Prayer, The, by John Robarts. (1974-03-20) Talk at the House of Worship in Wilmette by a Hand of the Cause.
- Verge of the New, The: A Series of Talks, by Steven Phelps. (2017-09-18) Introducing a way of looking at the past and future of religion in the context of the scientific revolution and the Enlightenment. Includes compilation of Writings on spiritual dislocation, science, language, spiritual evolution, nature, and revelation.
- Worship, by Robert Stockman. (1995)
- Yoga, Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (2015-01) Four quotations from the House on the practice of hatha yoga.
- Комментарии к Пространной обязательной молитве (Commentary on the Long Obligatory Prayer), by Bill Washington. Vladimir Chupin, trans. (1996) Комментарий к Пространной обязательной молитве Бахауллы
- اذکار المقربین: جلددوم (مجموعۀ مناجاتهایحضرتعبدالبهاء) (Remembrances of the Near Ones: vol. 2 (Collected Prayers of `Abdu'l-Baha)), Abdu'l-Hamíd Ishráq-Khávarí, comp. (1959) This three-volume compilation features a collection of prayers in Arabic (with diacritics) and Persian from Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdul-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi, totaling some 163 prayers across 375 pages. Compiled by Ishraq Khavari in the 1950s.
- اذکار المقربین: جلد اوّل (مجموعۀ مناجاتهایحضرت بهاءهللا) (Remembrances of the Near Ones: vol. 1 (Collected Prayers of Baháʼu'lláh)), Abdu'l-Hamíd Ishráq-Khávarí, comp. (1953) This three-volume compilation features a collection of prayers in Arabic (with diacritics) and Persian from Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdul-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi, totaling some 163 prayers across 375 pages. Compiled by Ishraq Khavari in the 1950s.
- مجموعه الواح و مناجاتهای ترکی حضرت عبدالبهاء طهران ١٢٧ بدیع (Collected Azeri Turkish Tablets and Prayers of `Abdu'l-Bahá), by Abdu'l-Bahá. (1970-71 (127 B.E.)) مجموعه الواح و مناجاتهای ترکی حضرت عبدالبهاء - مؤسّسه ملّی مطبوعات امری ، طبع طهران – چاپ دوم – ١٢٧ بدیع ، ١٩٧١ – ١٩٧٠
(Prayers originally written in Azeri Turkish with the Ottoman Turkish alphabet.)
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