The Bahai House of WorshipThe Bahai House of WorshipOne of only seven Bahai temples in the world at present, this unique structure stands for unity and invites prayer to God Articles
The Ascension of Baha'u'llah
2008-05-30 23:03:00 Holy day marks 116th anniversary of the passing of Baha’u’llahAround the globe, tens of thousands more turned their faces in the direction of the same shrine – for Baha’is, the holiest spot on earth – in remembrance of the night in 28 May, 1892 that Baha’u’llah passed away at His home near Acre in the Holy Land.His remains were entombed on the same property, now a site of pilgrimage for members of the Baha’i Faith the world over.Baha’u’llah was born in Tehran, Iran, but He and a large group of His followers were banished from their native land in 1853 and forced to go first to Baghdad, then on to what was the Ottoman Empire and the remote prison city of Acre.Baha’is believe that Baha’u’llah is the Messenger of God for this age, the most recent in a line of divine educators that includes Buddha, Jesus, Krishna, Mohammed, Moses, and Zoroaster, among others.The anniversary of the Ascension of Baha’u’llah is one of nine holy days on which Baha’is suspend ...
House of Worship restoration necessitates partial closing
2008-05-05 17:55:00 To enable further restoration of the Baha'i House of Worship and begin construction of the new Visitors Center, the lower level of the House of Worship, which currently houses the Visitors Center and bookstore, will be closed to the public for approximately one year, from May 19, 2008, to May 2009. The auditorium (prayer hall), on the upper level of the House of Worship, will remain open for prayers and meditation. The elevator to the auditorium will not be available so access to the auditorium will be by stairs only during this period. The gardens are wheelchair accessible. Guides will continue to offer tours of the temple, and restrooms will be available. During the partial closing, visitors will enter the temple from the corner of Linden Avenue and Sheridan Road, walking along the reflecting pool before ascending the stairs to the auditorium. There will be a limited number of spaces in the House of Worship parking lot to the west of the building. Parking on nearby streets also w... More About: Restoration
The Ridwan Festival
2008-05-02 20:33:00 In April 1863, before leaving Baghdad, Bahá'u'lláh and His companions camped in a garden on the banks of the Tigris River. From 21 April to 2 May, Bahá'u'lláh shared with those Bábis in His company that He was the Promised One foretold by the Báb--foretold, indeed, in all the world's scriptures.The garden became known as the Garden of Ridwan, which indicates "paradise" in Arabic. The anniversary of the twelve days spent there are celebrated in the Bahá'í world as the most joyous of holidays, known as the Ridwan Festival .On 3 May 1863, Bahá'u'lláh rode out of Baghdad, on His way to Constantinople, the imperial capital, accompanied by His family and selected companions. He had become an immensely popular and cherished figure. Eyewitnesses described the departure in moving terms, noting the tears of many scholars, government officials and onlookers and the honor paid to Him by the authorities. After four months in Constantinople, Bahá'u'lláh was sent as a virtual ...
الدين البهائي
2008-04-08 19:29:00 ما هو الدين البهائي؟الدين البهائي هو دين عالمي، هدفه وحدة الجنس البشري.يؤمن البهائيون أتباع حضرة بهاء الله، بأن حضرته هو موعود كل الأزمنة كما نعلم أنّ تاريخ جميع الشعوب تقريباً يتضمن الوعد بمستقبل يعمّ فيه السلام والوفاق على سطح الأرض ويعيش الجنس البشري في ازدهار.يؤمن البهائيون بأن ساعة (الميعاد) قد جاءت وأن حضرة بهاء الله هو الشخصية البارزة العظيمة الذي جاء بتعاليمه ليمكّن البشرية من بناء عالم جديد:يتفضل حضرة بهاء الله والذي جعله الله الدرياق الأعظم و السبب الأتم لصحته هو اتحاد من على الأرض على أمر واحد وشريعة واحدةالله هو ذات غيب منيعأول تع...
Baha'i House of Worship - Chicago Tribune - March 27,2008
2008-04-01 00:41:00 Even if you're completely broke, you can always enjoy the view from this village's lakefront parks.Baha'i House of Worship 100 Linden Avenue, Wilmette;One of the most arresting pieces of architecture in the Chicago area is the nine-sided, domed Baha'i temple, one of only seven in the world.Free and open to the public every day of the year; the temple has an informative visitor's center and the awe-inspiring Auditorium. More About: March , Chicago Tribune
The Baha'i New Year
2008-03-26 17:59:00 Happy Naw Ruz EveryoneYear 165 of the Baha'i Era"It is a New Year ; that is to say, the rounding of the cycle of the year. A year is the expression of a cycle of the sun; but now is the begining of a cycle of Reality, a New Cycle, a New Age, a New Century, a New Time and a New Year. Therefor it is very blessed"Abdu'l BahaThe Baha’i New Year starts on March 21, (the vernal equinox) which marks the first day of spring and the end of the Baha'i Faith’s annual Nineteen Day Fast. Naw Ruz means new day in Persian and it is one of nine holy days on which Baha’is suspend work. They typically celebrate the holy day at sunset on March 20 by gathering for prayer, as the sunset on which the holiday begins comes at the end of the Fast.Baha'is follow the Badi ("wonderful") calendar, which consists of 19 months of 19 days each (361 days), with the addition of "Intercalary Days" (four in ordinary and five in leap years) between the 18th and 19th months to adjust the calendar to the solar y...
Baha'u'llah (November 12 1817 - May 29 1892)
2008-02-23 21:45:00 Baha'u'llah - The Glory of GodThe Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith "I was but a man like others, asleep upon My couch, when lo, the breezes of the All-Glorious were wafted over Me, and taught Me the knowledge of all that hath been. This thing is not from Me, but from One Who is Almighty and All-Knowing. And He bade Me lift up My voice between earth and heaven, and for this there befell Me what hath caused the tears of every man of understanding to flow."Baha'u'llah For Baha'is of Jewish background, He is the appearance of the promised "Lord of Hosts" come down "with ten thousands of saints."For Baha'is of Buddhist background, He fulfils the prophecies for the coming of "a Buddha named Maitreye, the Buddha of universal fellowship" who will, according to Buddhist traditions, bring peace and enlightement to all humanity.For Baha'is of Hindu background, He comes as the new incarnation of Krishna, the "Tenth Avatar" and the "Most Great Spirit". He is "the birthless, the deathl... More About: November
Baha'u'llah (November 12 1817 - May 29 1892)
2007-11-25 17:12:00 Baha'u'llah - The Glory of GodThe Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith "I was but a man like others, asleep upon My couch, when lo, the breezes of the All-Glorious were wafted over Me, and taught Me the knowledge of all that hath been. This thing is not from Me, but from One Who is Almighty and All-Knowing. And He bade Me lift up My voice between earth and heaven, and for this there befell Me what hath caused the tears of every man of understanding to flow."Baha'u'llah For Baha'is of Jewish background, He is the appearance of the promised "Lord of Hosts" come down "with ten thousands of saints."For Baha'is of Buddhist background, He fulfils the prophecies for the coming of "a Buddha named Maitreye, the Buddha of universal fellowship" who will, according to Buddhist traditions, bring peace and enlightement to all humanity.For Baha'is of Hindu background, He comes as the new incarnation of Krishna, the "Tenth Avatar" and the "Most Great Spirit". He is "the birthless, the deathl... More About: November |
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