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. 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 received from the prophets of god, illuminating their fundamental teachings, and. Coming from a christian background, this book not only made me appreciate islam and the jewish faith more but i became a better christian. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Apr 16, 2019 the kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the most important scriptural works in all of religious history. Dunbars book, a companion to the study of the kitab i iqan, as it explains a great many things unfamiliar to us in the west. The proclamation of bahaullah to the kings and leaders of the world. The materials gathered together in this study companion are intended to stimulate study of bahaullahs book of certitude, the kitabiiqan. Study of the kitabiiqanbook of certitude posts facebook. May 01, 2003 the book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on. 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. Study of the kitabiiqanbook of certitude home facebook.
Mar 24, 2020 besides the awesome answers listed above, i can also add that marriage acceptable age has changed a lo in the last 60 years, i remember talking to my grandmother, she married my grandfather when she was 14 and he was 22 years old, her first son, m. The kitabiiqan bahai reference library the bahai faith. I am currently reading the kitab i iqan the book of certitude, but i am struggling. It should be born in mind in this latter connection that certain writings of bahaallah were compiled over months.
Jun, 2008 much of the early works of the bahai faith were in the form of letters to individuals or communities, mostly written by the bab or bahaullah. My personal favorite, i always love rereading this one. A series of discussion questions have been developed especially for the course, and old study guides available in. We can all learn something from this great writing of bahaullah. Further, knowledge is the most grievous veil is neither a verse of quran nor it is hadith.
This is a 16 week distancelearning course on the kitab i iqan book of certitude coordinated by dr. But the one book that stands as the most important book in my life has remained the kitabi iqan. Kitabi iqan book of certitude, a major bahai work by bahaullah. I am very happy that it is available in the ibookstore. Usage public domain topics bahaism, bahai, bahai faith, bahai, kitab i iqan, iqan, book of certitude, baha u llah, bahaullah, baha allah. The book of certitude kitabiiqan consists of two parts. The book of certitude was written in 1846 by bahaullah to answer babs uncles questions regarding the qaim. This is because it is the most spiritually penetrating and illuminating book that i have ever had the privilege to read. The book of certitude baha u llah, shoghi effendi on. The kitabiiqan is one of many books held sacred by followers of the bahai faith. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the. The 7 valleys and the 4 valleys, a guide for the spiritual seeker. Bahaullahs kitab i iqan, 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.
The book of certitude gives an amazing insight into various religions matters that have baffled scholars for centuries. The kitab i iqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the bahai faith. Feb 06, 2012 a journey through the book of certitude the kitabiiqan is one of the most important writings of bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith. The course will involve reading the kitab i iqan, discussing it with fellow students via email. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book, and the kitabiiqan the book of certitude are recognized as major theological works, and the hidden words and the seven valleys as mystical treatises. Reviewing committee of the national spiritual assembly of the bahais of the u. 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. There have been 15,000 works written by him identified. Examination of the bible in light of interpretations of its symbolism offered by bahaullahs kitab i iqan. In the middle of the 19th century, bahaullah delivered a new revelation to humanity, outlining a framework for the development of a global civilization which takes into account both the spiritual and material dimensions of human life. This book affirms the unity of the prophets, the universality of their message, the identity of their fundamental teachings, the sanctity of their.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas, but it is commonly referred to by. The most holy book 1 by baha allah, bahaullah isbn. The kitab i iqan, like all truly sacred texts, is a product of divine revelation. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion, in 1873. An introduction to bahaullahs book of certitude with two digital reprints of early lithographs, by christopher buck 1998. It was revealed by aha ullah in aghdad, in january 1861. Author of kitab alaqdas, gleanings from the writings of baha.
Naturally, he claims that the bahai faith is the next step in this sequence. An introduction to baha u llahs book of certitude with two digital reprints of early lithographs by christopher buck the book of certitude kitab i iqan is the preeminent doctrinal work of the bahai faith. 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. Nov 02, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Apr 21, 2009 during his lifetime, bahaullah left a large volume of writings. This old version of the bahai reference library will be replaced at a later date. The page is dedicated to the study of a bahai book entitled, the kitabiiqan or book of certitude. Hare elahi manifestation of god, a key bahai term designating the prophetsfounders of the worlds religions as the manifestations of the names and attributes of god. The kitab i iqan by baha u llah, 9781931847087, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I now not only love jesus more but moses, muhummad and especially bahaullah.
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, is one of the most important scriptural works in all of the religious history. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas, but it is commonly referred to by its persian title, kitab i aqdas which was given to the work by bahaullah himself. The kitab i iqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the baha i faith. Bahaullahs kitabiaqdas or the most holy book and kitabiiqan or the book of certitude are among his major writings or revelations. The kitabiiqan by bahaullah free ebook project gutenberg. Nov 07, 2011 mr bijan motlagh, understanding the kitabiiqan, book of certitude. The book of certitude is a work of exegesis, where nontransparent passages of the ible and the qur an parables. The kitab i aqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion, in 1873. But the one book that stands as the most important book in my life has remained the kitab i iqan. May have minor damage to jewel case including scuffs or cracks, or to the item cover including scuffs. This is not only a book of laws, but the brightest emanation of the mind of bahaullah. Kitab i iqan, the book of certitude, theological proofsarguments. The kitabi iqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the bahai faith.
With repeated use in classes, they have evolved over a number of years into their present form, which may be used for both individual and group study. This site offers free and instant downloads of bahai sacred and authoritative texts as audio books as zipped files in mp3 format courtesy of the bahais of the united states. The hidden words, spiritual aphorisms, another favorite. 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. Bahaallah bibliography i persian and arabic hurqalya. 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. Coming from a catholic background, i am very comfortable with the biblical references it makes. The book of certitude by bahaullah, paperback barnes. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude was written by bahaullah, prophetfounder of the bahai faith. Bahaullahs kitab i iqan, 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 kitab i aqdas. A new version of the bahai reference library is now available. It sets the blueprint for our future world civilization, discusses the relationship between social structures and the wellbeing of the individual, and addresses some rulers of its day.
Kitabiiqan, book of certitude 0877430225 by bahaullah. It is complex, covering a range of theological, philosophical and religious topics, with layeruponlayer of meaning waiting to be unfolded by the reader. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book of certitude has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Deepen your understanding of the kitabiiqan the book of.
The book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on. Syllabus for a study of bahaullahs kitabiiqan, the. The book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on amazon. 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. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the most important scriptural works. Why did bahaullah marry a 15yearold girl when he was 18. Kitab i aqdas, the book of laws, the most holy book.
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. Find kitab i iqan, book of certitude 0877430225 by baha u llah. The original copymanuscript of the book was written in the hand of abdulbaha, who was eighteen years of age at that time. 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. The kitabi iqan, like all truly sacred texts, is a product of divine revelation. Bahaullahs presentation of the major themes of progressive revelation. 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. In it, bahaullah gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the.
The bahai scriptures assert that the teachings of each of these figures have taken humanity a stage forward in its social evolution. The page is dedicated to the study of a bahai book entitled, the kitab i iqan or book of certitude. 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. There are no words in farsiiqan which have been translated by shoghi effendi as between man and his creator. This site offers free and instant downloads of baha i sacred and authoritative texts as audio books as zipped files in mp3 format courtesy of the bahais of the united states. Book of certitude is one of many books held sacred by followers of the bahai faith. One bahai scholar states that it can be regarded as the most influential quran commentary in persian outside the muslim world, because of its international audience.
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. Bahaullah revealed this book within the space of two days and two nights, in the last years of his stay in baghdad ah 1278ad 1862. Knowledge is the most grievous veil between man and his creator. This book affirms the unity of the prophets, the universality of their message, the identity of. I wish to again emphasize the value of purchasing mr.