| . |
|
| Letters from the Universal House of Justicesorted by title, English only []
|
| Letters, mostly to individuals, written by or on behalf of the Universal House of Justice or one of its agencies. See Ridvan messages, Plans, and books in Documents from the UHJ. |
|
- Letters of the Quranic Dispensation and Letters of the Living (huruf), by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, 4 (2003). Some meanings of the term huruf ("letters") in Baha'i texts, including Letters of the Bayan, Letters of the Living, and Letters of the Quranic Dispensation. [about]
- Letters Written on Behalf of the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 8 (2007). Three questions: Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi; Status of Research Department Memoranda; Bahá'í Writings Based in Fact? [about]
- Limited enrollments and growth of the Baha'i community, by Universal House of Justice (2002). Why are some Western Baha'i communities seeing so few enrollments and such limited growth? [about]
- Living in Los Angeles, by Universal House of Justice (1996). Baha'is have not been advised to avoid living in Los Angeles. [about]
- Mark of the Beast and Implanted Computer Chips, by Universal House of Justice (1998). Concerns about implanted computer chips as the "Mark of the Beast," and the response of individual Baha'is to government. [about]
- Marshall Islands population statistics, by Universal House of Justice (1996). Populations of the Marshall Islands, and explanation of a directive by the Universal House of Justice that teachers travel to an island that was uninhabitable because of radiation. [about]
- Mason Remey and Those Who Followed Him, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Letter from the US NSA on the importance of commitment to the covenant, a letter
from the UHJ on covenant-breaking, and the history "Mason Remey and Those Who Followed Him." [about]
- Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization, by Universal House of Justice (1983). Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth. [about]
- Meetings for women only, by Universal House of Justice (1997). [about]
- Memorandum on Baha'i Publishing, by Baha'i World Center Library and Universal House of Justice. Overview of Literature Review, publishing, and details of the requirement of sending copies of all materials to the Baha'i World Center library. [about]
- Mental Tests, by Universal House of Justice (1995). Meaning of the phrase "mental tests" in the writings of Abdu'l-Baha and of Shoghi Effendi. [about]
- Message to Baha'i Youth on martyrdom, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
- Message to Participants in the Baha'i studies seminar held in Cambridge, 30 September - 1 October 1978, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963-1986: The Third Epoch of the Formative Age, (1996). Harmony of science and religion; faith and reason; spiritual scholarship; and the institution of review. [about]
- Message to the Iranian Believers Throughout the World, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Inspirational discussion of the history of the Baha'is in Iran, including exhortations for the education of Persian children and youth. [about]
- Millennium Forum, by Universal House of Justice (2000). [about]
- Monogamy, Sexual Equality, Marital Equality, and the Supreme Tribunal, by Universal House of Justice (1996). Questions about monogamy, the Supreme Tribunal, and the Baha'i concept of equality of the sexes in light of some Baha'i laws and history which appear to undermine it [about]
- Music lyrics, Singing, and Dancing at Feast, by Universal House of Justice (1994). Baha'is may incorporate music, singing, and dancing into the spiritual portions of the community devotional meetings. [about]
- Myth of the Orange Tree, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Refutation of the "miracle" of an immortal orange tree growing at the site of the former House of the Bab [about]
- National Convention, The, by Universal House of Justice (1992). [about]
- New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage, by Universal House of Justice (1994). Various questions: New Religious Movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; the Marriage Bond; Illumination of Baha'u'llah's Tablets. [about]
- Nine-Pointed Star, The: History and Symbolism, by Universal House of Justice (1999). The history and the proper place and use of the nine-pointed star, a common Baha'i symbol, in comparison and relation to the official five-pointed star and the Greatest Name symbols. [about]
- Non-involvement of Baha'is in repression of homosexuality in Uganda, by Universal House of Justice (2010). [about]
- NSA staff members answering correspondence; prayers of Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice (2011). Two topics: the use by National Spiritual Assembly staff members to handle correspondence, and the authenticity of a prayer attributed to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá "O Lord! Open Thou the door, provide the means, prepare the way, and make safe the path..." [about]
- Numbers and Classifications of Sacred Writings texts, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 10 (2009). Numbers of Sacred Texts catalogued by the Baha'i World Center and their classification into "authenticated," "revised," and "transcribed." [about]
- Oppression of Children, by Universal House of Justice. Discussion of the oppression of children at the hands of exploitative individuals and solace for those who have suffered such treatment. [about]
- Percentage of National Spiritual Assembly members who are women, 1953-2007, by Bahá'í World Centre (1998). Two letters from the House, with attached tables, showing the number of women serving on NSAs 1953-1993, 1987-1997, and 1997-2007. Includes graphs showing numbers and percent of women serving on NSAs by continental region. [about]
- Permissibility of tattoos, by Universal House of Justice (2003). [about]
- Permission to Distribute Electronic Copies of Sacred Writings and Baha'i World Center Publications, by Universal House of Justice (2000). Sacred Writings and anything produced by the Baha'i World Center or the Baha'i International Community may be electronically redistributed. [about]
- Persian-speaking Believers in Anglophone Communities, by Universal House of Justice (1995). Some Persian expatriates feel deprived of participation in Baha'i gatherings because of an inability to understand English. [about]
- Photograph of Baha'u'llah on Website, by Universal House of Justice (1999). Source of a photo of Baha'u'llah publicly displayed on a non-Baha'i website, and whether action can be taken to have it removed. [about]
- Photographs of Bahá'u'lláh; William Miller, by Universal House of Justice (1980). Two questions and a short compilation occasioned by William Miller's book The Baha'i Faith: Its History and Teachings: reading books by covenant-breakers, and viewing photographs of Baha'u'llah. [about]
- Physical disability preventing genuflections of Long Obligatory Prayer, by Universal House of Justice (2000). How can a believer with physical disabilities say the Long Obligatory Prayer, which requires genuflections. Preceded by original question asked. [about]
- Pilgrims Notes and the "Calamity", by International Teaching Center of the Universal House of Justice (1984). Status of Pilgrims' Notes and their discussion of the catastrophic events some Baha'is believe might occur around the turn of the millennium. [about]
- Pilgrims' Notes Online, by Universal House of Justice (1997). No policy other than the exercise of wisdom currently exists regarding the publishing of pilgrims' notes on the internet. [about]
- Pioneering, by Universal House of Justice (2007). Short letter to the Baha'is of the world. [about]
- Pioneering or Education?, by Universal House of Justice (1968). Baha'i youth: deciding whether to pioneer or continue with higher education. [about]
- Poets, Guidance to, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance on the responsibilities of poets; includes an overview of Tablets addressed to poets. [about]
- Policy Concerning Provisional Translations, by Universal House of Justice (1994). Authorized vs. provisional translations of texts and the policies regarding their publication. [about]
- Prayer for Protection, by Bahá'u'lláh. [about]
- Prayer for Shaykh Kázim Samandar, by Bahá'u'lláh and Universal House of Justice. [about]
- Prayers of Shoghi Effendi, by Shoghi Effendi. [about]
- Preferred English Translation of the Bible, by Universal House of Justice (1996). While Shoghi Effendi recommended the use of the King James translation of the Bible, Baha'is are yet welcome to use any translation they wish. [about]
- Prohibition of Alcohol, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Explanation of the prohibition on drinking alcohol; guidelines on how to approach and impose administrative sanctions on someone using it flagrantly. [about]
- Promoting the Baha'i Faith via Personal Web Pages., by Universal House of Justice (1997). Baha'is may establish personal homepages on the Internet as a means of promoting the Faith. [about]
- Proper pronunciation of Arabic, by Universal House of Justice (1995). Discusses whether there are specific dialects and "manners" to use in speaking Arabic. [about]
- Prophecy of Daniel; Modifications of Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by Universal House of Justice (1996). Two topics: the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications made to Baha'u'llah and the New Era. [about]
- Proselytizing, Development, and the Covenant, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice: 1963-1986, The Third Epoch of the Formative Age (1996). Teaching vs. proselytization; applying Baha'i social teachings without becoming ensnared in prevailing cultural mores; and the uniqueness of the Baha'i covenant. [about]
- Publication of Salmani's My Memories of Baha'u'llah, by Universal House of Justice (1982). Letters to a Baha'i publisher and an individual regarding the 1982 publication of My Memories of Baha'u'llah, an autobiography of Baha'u'llah's barber, Ustad Salmani [about]
- Questions about Aspects of the Baha'i Teachings, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Authenticity of Statements; Mathnavi; Quranic quotations; Marriage Prayer; 'Sun' and 'Moon'; Hands of the Cause; Night of Power; Khatt-i-Badi; Sarcophagus for Baha'u'llah; International Baha'i Library Building; Lunar Calendar. [about]
- Questions about Obligatory Prayer, by Universal House of Justice (2000). Answers to four questions about reciting prayers at meetings; changing language gender; repetition of Greatest Name; and raising hands. [about]
- Questions on Obligatory Prayer and Repetition of the Greatest Name Ninety-five Times a Day, by Universal House of Justice (2004). [about]
- Questions: Mirza Mihdi, "Holy Family", capitalization of pronouns, Guardian's use of English, by Universal House of Justice (1998). Five unrelated questions about Mirza Mihdi; use of the title "Holy Family"; capitalization of personal pronouns; and the Guardian's use of English in his translations. [about]
- Quotations on science and religion, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Regarding a compilation on science and religion; short list of references to science and religion. [about]
- Ranks and Functions in the Bahá'í Cause, by Universal House of Justice (1978). Different ranks of and interactive functioning of the Continental Board of Counsellors versus National Spiritual Assemblies. [about]
- Recitiation of the Prayer for the Dead, by Universal House of Justice (1999). Instructions on the correct way to recite this prayer. [about]
- Recognition of the Next Manifestation of God, by Universal House of Justice (1997). On the eventual recognition of the next Prophet by the Universal House of Justice. [about]
- Reconciliation of Apparent Contradictions in the Bahá'í Writings, by Universal House of Justice (2002). On apparent contradictions, regarding Mírzá Abu'l-Fadl on Abraham and Zoroaster; 'Abdu'l-Bahá and a Baby Naming Ceremony; Minimum Age of Marriage; Smoking and Firmness in the Covenant; Corporal Punishment; Táhirih as "Woman Suffragette." [about]
- Recovering from Childhood Trauma, by Universal House of Justice (1992). Guidance for individuals who suffered traumatic childhood experiences at the hands of disturbed parents. [about]
- Reference in All Things Made New to Zoroastrianism, by Universal House of Justice (1999). A reference to the Zoroastrian text Dinkird, or "Acts of the Religion" (dín-kird) in John Ferraby's All Things Made New. [about]
- References in the Baha'i Writings to Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, by Universal House of Justice (1993). [about]
- Regarding the Television Address of Iranian President Khatami, by Universal House of Justice and Bahá'í International Community Office of Public Information (1998). Questions and answers about a historically unique television interview of Iranian President Khatami, given on CNN Wednesday, Jan 7, 1998. [about]
- Reincarnation, Rebirth and the Progress of the Soul, by Universal House of Justice (1995). On reincarnation, the Soul and the Concept of “Return,” and The Mind and “Former Life Memories." [about]
- Relationship between Husband and Wife, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963-1986: The Third Epoch of the Formative Age (1996). The "functional" divisions between husband and wife in the Baha'i Writings should be considered in the light of the general principle of equality between the sexes. [about]
- Responses of Napoleon III and Queen Victoria to the Tablets of Baha'u'llah, by Universal House of Justice (1997). Do we know what Napoleon and Queen Victoria really said upon receiving tablets from Baha'u'llah? [about]
- Resurrection and Return of Jesus, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 9 (2008). The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Baha'i view to Christians. [about]
- Resurrection of Christ and the Bible, by Universal House of Justice (1987). Information on Baha'i concepts related to the Resurrection of Christ. [about]
- Ritual Childhood Abuse, by Universal House of Justice (1994). Matters of psychology and healing relating to recovery from certain forms of childhood abuse [about]
- Ruhi Institutes and the Five-Year Plan, by Universal House of Justice (2011). Letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies about the role of the Ruhi Institute, coordination of clusters, education of children, and training institutes in the 2011-2016 5-Year Plan. [about]
- Scheduling the Nineteen-Day Feast, by Universal House of Justice (2001). Two letters about the composition, structure, and scheduling of Nineteen-Day Feasts. [about]
- Schools owned by Baha'is and "Baha'i schools", by Universal House of Justice (1994). Are schools owned by or run by Baha'is always considered "Baha'i" schools, and does the word "Baha'i" always appear in their title? [about]
- Self-Defense, the Ungodly, Infallibility, and Sexual Violence and Abuse, by Universal House of Justice (2004). Answers to four questions: Self-Defense, the Ungodly, Infallibility, and Sexual Violence and Abuse. [about]
- Servants in the Households of Baha'u'llah and the Bab, by Universal House of Justice (2000). [about]
- "Share your time with God", by Universal House of Justice (2004). Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," from a pilgrim's note. [about]
- Sin-covering Gaze, by Universal House of Justice (2001). [about]
- Sixteen Questions about Huququ'llah, by Universal House of Justice (1991). Sixteen detailed questions about Huququ'llah submitted by a Baha'i attorney [about]
- Socrates, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
- Source of prayer "Make me a hollow reed", by Universal House of Justice (1999). The prayer "Oh, God, make me a hollow reed..." is neither by Abdu'l-Baha nor George Townshend, and its author is unknown. [about]
- Speaking on Socio-Political Order, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, 12 (2011). Extent to which Baha'is, in this case an academic political scientist, may give their views on politics. [about]
- Stem Cells, by Universal House of Justice (2001). [about]
- Study of the Bahá'í Faith, Issues Related to the, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
- Subud, Sisterhood of, by Universal House of Justice (1995). [about]
- Suggestions about changing the Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice (1995). [about]
- Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Baha Concerning Arius, by Universal House of Justice (1998). An early Christian theologian whose rejection of the Trinity, Abdu'l-Baha said, destroyed the unity of the Church. [about]
- Tablet of Ahmad and Tablet of the Holy Mariner, by Universal House of Justice (1996). Date of publications of translations of the Tablet of Ahmad and the Tablet of the Holy Mariner. [about]
- Tablet of Maqsud, by Universal House of Justice (2001). Date of the revelation of the Tablet of Maqsúd and its mention of "Two great powers." [about]
- Tablet of the Báb Lawh-i-Vasaya, "Will and Testament"; Titles of Mírzá Yahyá, by Universal House of Justice (2004). Two questions: on the Tablet of the Bab "Lawh-i-Vasaya: The Will and Testament"; the nature of the appointment and titles of Mírzá Yahyá. Includes two attachments: Tablet of the Bab Lawh-i-Vasaya and excerpt from Making the Crooked Straight. [about]
- Tablet of the Maiden: Commentary on its translation, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters on the mystical/symbolic content of Tablet of the Maiden, with comments on the translation by Juan Cole [about]
- Tablet on the Birth of the Greatest Name II, by Universal House of Justice (2004). Tablet revealed in commemoration of Baha'u'llah's birthday. [about]
- Tablet to a Physician (Lawh-i-Tibb), by Universal House of Justice (2000). Translations of Baha'u'llah's "Tablet of Medicine/Tablet to the Physician"; includes a partial provisional translation. [about]
- Tablet to Amir Khan and Tablet of the Holy Mariner, by Universal House of Justice. Three letters about Abdu'l-Baha'is Tablet to Amír Khán; one letter about the Tablet of the Holy Mariner, the "Call of God," and Native American Prophets; short note from David Ruhe about Deganawida. [about]
- Tablet to Sháh-Muhammad-Amín (Amínu'l-Bayán): Excerpt, by Bahá'u'lláh and Universal House of Justice (2003). [about]
- Takfir, declaration of unbelief: includes excerpts from Risáliy-i-Siyasiyyih, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
- Teaching the Faith in Israel, by Universal House of Justice (1995). Short overview of the policies on discussing the Baha'i Faith in Israel. [about]
- Theocracy, separation of church and state, by Universal House of Justice (1995). [about]
- Training Institutes, by Universal House of Justice (2001). [about]
- Translation and review, by Universal House of Justice (1991). [about]
- Translation, brief compilation on, by Universal House of Justice (1999). [about]
- Translations of the Bible Used by Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice (1996). Which translations of the Bible were used by Abdu'l-Baha. [about]
- Translations of the Qur’án and Introductory Books on the Bahá’í Faith, Recommendations Concerning, by Universal House of Justice (2002). On translations of the Qur'an, and introductory books on the Baha'i Faith. [about]
- Two versions of the Prayer of the Bab "God Sufficeth...", by Universal House of Justice (1996). The original text of the prayer "God Sufficeth" has not been found, and there may be two versions. [about]
|
. |
