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by BritishBahai
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: About Baha'i Library
Topic: Whats the difference?
Replies: 2
Views: 23475

Whats the difference?

Hi everyone

Whats the difference between the "Discussion" forum and the "Bahai writings" forum?

Both of them are places where we can ask questions....

thanks
by BritishBahai
Mon Aug 18, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: "islam and the bahai faith" (by momen) - avaible electronically?
Replies: 5
Views: 16367

Re: EXCELLENT PARAGRAPH. Copy, paste + save it! ( + use it !!)

Hiya

No its not...

The best place to get it would either be from Amazon or just give the ISBN # to your local bookstore and they can order it for you
by BritishBahai
Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: News
Topic: young Muslims produce a video to defend the Bahais in Iran
Replies: 0
Views: 18675

young Muslims produce a video to defend the Bahais in Iran

Video produced by a group of young Muslims in defense of the Baha'is in Iran. =D> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEI8RxFL7Zs Video details: " Sequel to Persepolis exposes the reality of the suffering of the Baha'is in Iran since the Revolution and until today, and calls for action on their beha...
by BritishBahai
Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Jamshed Maani?
Replies: 17
Views: 38113

Re: Jamshed Maani?

Dear Susan, You wrote: Incidentally, I noticed you were an Ahmadi. I once wrote a graduate paper comparing Baha'is to the Ahmadis. Have you read Baha'u'llah's own Writings? The reason I ask is that I saw no comparison between them and the writings of Ghulam Ahmad. Yes I am an Ahmadi Muslim. I have ...
by BritishBahai
Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Sihaq
Replies: 10
Views: 24819

Re: Sihaq

I just have no idea where to find the original tablet to see if it actually says "Sihaq" as the word which was translated to lechery, or if that's just something Evenson made up. Ok, so i Googled for part of that phrase (" Ye are forbidden to commit adultery ") and came across a...
by BritishBahai
Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Jesus/Christ/Jesus Christ? Whats the correct term?
Replies: 1
Views: 8529

Jesus/Christ/Jesus Christ? Whats the correct term?

Personally, I use these terms interchangeably: Jesus, Christ, or Jesus Christ. (1) Does anyone know what is the correct way of referring to Him? (2) Is it okay to refer to Him by just saying "Jesus" ? I know it sounds like a pertinant question, but for example, someone was telling me that ...
by BritishBahai
Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: About Baha'i Library
Topic: How to attach a signature?
Replies: 4
Views: 28420

Re: How to attach a signature?

Ahh, yes, sorry... I think Jonah would need to enable image uploads for that to work... We've had spam problems here though, so I'm not sure... Well, if you REALLY want to include an image in your signature, then you should do the following: step 1. make an account with an online image storage plac...
by BritishBahai
Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Non-Baha'i issues
Topic: Re-filling plastic water bottles (interesting article!!)
Replies: 0
Views: 19424

Re-filling plastic water bottles (interesting article!!)

I found this to be quite interesting! Source - http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2178.html ________________________________________________________ Dear Alice, I started buying bottled water because it seemed to taste better. As an experiment, I tried refilling the empty bottles with tap water and...
by BritishBahai
Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:03 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Jamshed Maani?
Replies: 17
Views: 38113

Re: Jamshed Maani?

plz check the 3rd Last Paragraph here http://bahaifaction.sosblog.com/The-first-blog-b1/Year2007-b1-m2007005.htm What this fails to mention is that ALL of those splinter organizations have DIED or are DIEING. No one has every made a significant sect of the Baha'i Faith that has not fallen apart ove...
by BritishBahai
Sat Aug 02, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: New film "Mona's Story" to be shot in Malta
Replies: 7
Views: 22243

Re: New film "Mona's Story" to be shot in Malta

wow :D cant wait to see the film when its finally out
by BritishBahai
Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:37 am
Forum: Bahá'í Writings
Topic: Names of God
Replies: 3
Views: 26218

Re: Names of God

Never heard of this... :-k When you say "names of God" are you a - referring strictly to different words for "creator" OR b - referring to descriptive words (e.g. "all-knowing", "merciful" etc etc) Because if this is what youre after, then you can get a whole ...
by BritishBahai
Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:29 am
Forum: News
Topic: Iranian Government kicks out all Bahais from Universities
Replies: 2
Views: 23381

:forbidden2: SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE BAHAI'S

source - http://www.bahairights.org/wp-content/u ... olsout.png

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by BritishBahai
Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: About Baha'i Library
Topic: My private messages go to "Outbox" ... not "Sent Messages"
Replies: 8
Views: 42886

Re: Jonah! What about Private Message?

Theyre both in "Sent messages" :smile:
by BritishBahai
Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: UHJ mentioned in KitabAdqdas (quote = for cov.breakers)
Replies: 11
Views: 26200

UHJ mentioned in KitabAdqdas (quote = for cov.breakers)

Sidenote --- When Jonah upgraded the messageboard, all of my posts were deleted for some strange reason...:ai13 Anyhow, I thought I may aswell post this again for those of you who have joined the msg board recently and didnt see my original posting. (i just LOVE this quote! \:D/ ) The situation (+ t...
by BritishBahai
Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: About Baha'i Library
Topic: My private messages go to "Outbox" ... not "Sent Messages"
Replies: 8
Views: 42886

Re: Jonah! What about Private Message?

private messages seem to work for me since this forum has upgraded.

Mind you, since the forum upgraded, ive only sent messages and the guy hasnt replied (i dont think hes a regular)
by BritishBahai
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:58 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: ********** A C T I O N ****** A L E R T *************
Replies: 1
Views: 8827

********** A C T I O N ****** A L E R T *************

House resolution condemns the persecution of Baha'is in Iran On February 28, 2008, U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk (IL - 10th district) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran. H. RES. 1008 is the tenth congressional resolution since 1982 on the ...
by BritishBahai
Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:59 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: (VIDEO) a mullah in a mosque talking about the bahais
Replies: 5
Views: 16183

(VIDEO) a mullah in a mosque talking about the bahais

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EG-IMOD0m0 This is a recording of a top mullah talking to a group of mullahs in a mosque. ________________________________________________________________ (unofficial translation!) Open your eyes The bahais are causing a stir Can you see what they have done? Do you kn...
by BritishBahai
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Iranian Government kicks out all Bahais from Universities
Replies: 2
Views: 23381

Iranian Government kicks out all Bahais from Universities

Here is an excellent video which summaries this whole situation pretty well:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv2HhXbAZFM


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by BritishBahai
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: News
Topic: Persian برندگان جايزۀ نوبل خواستار آزادى زندانيان بهائى شدند
Replies: 0
Views: 17362

Persian برندگان جايزۀ نوبل خواستار آزادى زندانيان بهائى شدند

برندگان جايزۀ نوبل خواستار آزادى زندانيان بهائى شدند نيويورك ۳۰ ژوئن ٢٠٠٨ برابر با ۱۰ تیر ١۳٨٧ سرويس خبرى مرکز جهانى بهائى شش برندۀ جايزۀ صلح نوبل در بيانيۀ مشتركى از حكومت ايران خواسته‌اند هفت عضو برجسته جامعۀ بهائى اين كشور را كه در تهران زندانى هستند فوراً آزاد كند. اين شش نفر كه اعضاى ’نهاد زنان...
by BritishBahai
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:51 am
Forum: News
Topic: Nobel laureates call for release of Iranian Baha’i prisoners
Replies: 0
Views: 16718

Nobel laureates call for release of Iranian Baha’i prisoners

30 June 2008 NEW YORK — Six Nobel Peace Prize laureates have issued a statement calling on the Iranian government to free immediately seven prominent Iranian Baha’is imprisoned in Tehran. The six Nobel winners, under the banner of the Nobel Women’s Initiative, called on the Iranian government to gua...
by BritishBahai
Sun Jun 29, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: ok to given your leftover food to beggars in the street?
Replies: 3
Views: 14189

ok to given your leftover food to beggars in the street?

This has been on my mind for some time: (Background info for those who arent Bahai) To the best of my knowledge, Bahais arent allowed to give money to beggars sitting on the street because by doing so, we are helping them to remain idle (Vs them putting in effort to improve their situation themselve...
by BritishBahai
Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Cartoon mentioning Bahai's in Iran & Bahais in Egypt....
Replies: 2
Views: 11530

Re: Cartoon mentioning Bahai's in Iran & Bahais in Egypt....

Heres another... (this time making a point about the whole ID card situation in Egypt) For some reason I cant link to the English image, but the original pic is located here: http://www.bahairights.org/2008/06/19/patience-stretched/ For those of you who speak Arabic, enjoy! http://www.bahairights.or...
by BritishBahai
Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:01 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: I'm new here and have a few questions
Replies: 9
Views: 23411

Re: New here and a few ???

However, while discouraged, smoking is not at all forbidden. Unlike alcohol, it does not impair one's judgment or moral behavior and impact community unity (though smokers are of course encouraged to be respectful of non-smokers at meetings, etc.). I understand that the sister of 'Abdu'l-Baha, the ...
by BritishBahai
Tue May 27, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: To Any Christian Seekers on this Board
Replies: 21
Views: 40993

Re: To Any Christian Seekers on this Board

Hi Bahai Warrior, Did Bahaullah explicitly claim to be the Promised Messiah? Any reference from Kitab-e-Aqdas? Did he even claim to be a Prophet/messanger explicitly in any of his tablets? Regards, Ahsan Since youre muslim, you should read: "Islam and the Bahai faith" by the famous schola...
by BritishBahai
Mon May 26, 2008 1:40 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: "No clergy in BahaiFaith" prophecised by previous religions?
Replies: 4
Views: 15138

Re: "No clergy in BahaiFaith" prophecised by previous religions?

Hi brett & loren, thanks for replying :) Hi, BB! How about things like the sun and moon being darkened, and the stars falling from the heavens? (see Bible, Qur'an, and cf the Iqan) 8-) Loren: :question: whats those quotes got to do with anything though? They are from the Bible and just give an i...
by BritishBahai
Sun May 25, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: About Baha'i Library
Topic: "Subscribe to thread" option
Replies: 0
Views: 19344

"Subscribe to thread" option

Hi Jonah, would it be possible for you to create a function which enables users to subscribe to a thread once we have posted in it? I know they have this feature on other messageboards and originally when you updated this site i thought it would have this function but it doesnt appear to have that I...
by BritishBahai
Sun May 25, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Jamshed Maani?
Replies: 17
Views: 38113

Re: Jamshed Maani?

Never heard of that person or religion in my life.
by BritishBahai
Sat May 24, 2008 3:20 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Translations of Kitab-e-Aqdas
Replies: 5
Views: 19931

Re: Translations of Kitab-e-Aqdas

I searched for you and came across this website http://bahai-library.com/encyclopedia/aqdas.html It covers 6 areas 1 Circumstances of composition 2 Style 3 Contents 4 Related works 5 Significance and influence 6 Manuscripts, editions, translations, and related texts go to the website to read the inf...
by BritishBahai
Tue May 20, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: "No clergy in BahaiFaith" prophecised by previous religions?
Replies: 4
Views: 15138

"No clergy in BahaiFaith" prophecised by previous religions?

Hi everyone I want to know if it has been prophecised in any previous scriptures (e.g. the Bible, Quran, Torah, etc) that in the next world religion (The Bahai Faith) there will specifically be no clergy. Has anybody come across anything which says this? Even if you cant remember the exact quote, if...
by BritishBahai
Mon May 19, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Official Baha'i t-shirts for sale?
Replies: 2
Views: 24413

Re: Official Baha'i t-shirts?

I just done a random search for you and came across this

http://toppun.com/index.asp?PageAction= ... odID=36348

Mind you, its not the same as the ones I used to see a few years back...
by BritishBahai
Sat May 17, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Bahá'í Writings
Topic: Adding topics
Replies: 1
Views: 20531

Re: Adding topics

Since we can have any number of nested subforums, we can even add topics dedicated to a particular paragraph ! Send us a post if you'd like us to add one for a particular book or even paragraph... :) It is also hoped that we can link or include such forums alongside the Writings when one is browsin...
by BritishBahai
Sat May 17, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Ghost town forum....
Replies: 9
Views: 25562

Re: Ghost town forum....

Which method of teaching opportunities do you find most comfortable? Hosting devotional meetings? Firesides? Ruhi book courses? Spontaneous one-on-one conversation? Going back to the original question, I chose "spontaneous one-on-one conversation". I can directly answer any questions that...
by BritishBahai
Sat May 17, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Words needed
Replies: 1
Views: 8615

Re: Words needed

I dont know if such a thing exists because Ive never come across anything like that

But if youre really desperate why dont you go to youtube and find the song there and listen to it so you know how to pronounce it correctly

Hope this helps
If not, let me know and I can see if I can make one

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