A Compilaton on Women by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice

About this eBook

Author

Universal House of Justice

Title

A Compilaton on Women

Language

English

LoC Class

BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs

Subject

Women -- Religious aspects

Category

Text

eBook-No.

19269

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https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19269

Release Date

September 16, 2006

Copyright

Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.

Contents

1. 1.Baha'i Terms of Use — Contents — I. THE BAHÁ’Í CONCEPT OF EQUALITY
2. 2.Extracts From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 1: O Children of Men! Know ye not why We created you all from the same dust?... — 2: Exalted, immensely exalted is He Who hath removed differences and... — 3: This Wronged One hath heard thy voice and that which thy inner and outer... — 4: By My Life! The names of handmaidens who are devoted to God are written... — 5: Verily the Pen of the Most High hath borne witness unto thy recognition of... — 6: We beseech God to aid all the leaves to attain the knowledge of the Tree and... — 7: Throughout the centuries and ages many a man hath waited expectant for...
3. 3.Extracts From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: — 8: From the beginning of existence until the Promised Day men retained superiority... — 9: O handmaid of God! In this wondrous dispensation in which the Ancient... — 10: Render thanks to the Lord that among that race thou art the first... — 11: The establishment of a women’s assemblage for the promotion of knowledge is... — 12: Know thou, O handmaid, that in the sight of Bahá, women are accounted the... — 13: And among the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh is the equality of women and... — 14: Inasmuch as this is the century of light, it is evident that the Sun of... — 15: Today questions of the utmost importance are facing humanity, questions... — 16: The world of humanity consists of two parts: male and female. Each is... — 17: The status of woman in former times was exceedingly deplorable, for it was... — 18: Woman’s lack of progress and proficiency has been due to her need of equal... — 19: He establishes the equality of man and woman. This is peculiar to the... — 20: Women have equal rights with men upon earth; in religion and society they... — 21: In the world of humanity ... the female sex is treated as though inferior, and... — 22: Divine Justice demands that the rights of both sexes should be equally... — 23: In the Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh, women are advancing side by side with... — 24: The woman of the East has progressed. Formerly in India, Persia and... — 25: The world in the past has been ruled by force, and man has dominated over...
4. 4.Extracts From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi: — 26: If presented properly the position of women in the Bahá’í teachings will... — 27: As regards your question concerning the membership of the Universal House... — 28: As regards the membership of the International House of Justice,...
5. 5.Extracts From Letters Written by the Universal House of Justice: — 29: It is apparent from the Guardian’s writings that where Bahá’u’lláh... — 30: Concerning your questions about the equality of men and women, this, as... — 31: The primary question to be resolved is how the present world, with its...
6. 6.From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice — 32: To the general premise that women and men have equality in the Faith,... — 33: ...‘Abdu’l-Bahá asserts: “In this divine age the bounties of God have... — 34: You are quite right in stating that men and women have basic and distinct... — 35: It may be helpful to stress ... that the Bahá’í principle of the... — II. THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN
7. 7.Extracts From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh: — 36: It is the bounden duty of parents to rear their children to be staunch in...
8. 8.Extracts From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: — 37: Praised be God, the women believers have organized meetings where they will... — 38: Work ye for the guidance of the women in that land, teach the young girls and... — 39: ...it is incumbent upon the father and mother to train their children both in... — 40: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s supreme joy is in observing that a number of leaves from among... — 41: ...Thou hast written about the girls’ school. What was previously written... — 42: ...it is incumbent upon the girls of this glorious era to be fully versed in... — 43: Furthermore, the education of woman is more necessary and important than... — 44: In proclaiming the oneness of mankind He taught that men and women are... — 45: Why should a woman be left mentally undeveloped? Science is praiseworthy—... — 46: Bahá’u’lláh has announced that inasmuch as ignorance and lack of... — 47: The education of each child is compulsory.... In addition to this widespread... — 48: Devote ye particular attention to the school for girls, for the greatness... — 49: Our hearts rejoiced at thy letter concerning a school for girls....
9. 9.Extract From a Letter Written by the Universal House of Justice — 50: The cause of universal education, which has already enlisted in its...
10. 10.Extracts From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice: — 51: A very important element in the attainment of such equality is Bahá’u’lláh’s... — 52: The House of Justice regards the need to educate and guide women in their... — III. APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUALITY TO FAMILY LIFE
11. 11.Extracts From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh: — 53: Steadfastness in the Cause is mentioned in the Tablets and set forth by... — 54: All should know, and in this regard attain the splendours of the sun of...
12. 12.Extracts From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: — 55: The Lord, peerless is He, hath made woman and man to abide with each other... — 56: ...following the precepts of God and the holy Law, suckle your children from... — 57: ...it is enjoined upon the father and mother, as a duty, to strive with all... — 58: O ye loving mothers, know ye that in God’s sight, the best of all ways to... — 59: Note ye how easily, where unity existeth in a given family, the affairs of... — 60: You have asked whether a husband would be able to prevent his wife from... — 61: Question: What is the attitude of your belief toward the family?...
13. 13.Extracts From letters written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to individual believers unless otherwise cited — 62: When such difference of opinion and belief occurs between husband and wife it... — 63: Shoghi Effendi trusts that as a result of his cable and this letter your... — 64: The Guardian, in his remarks ... about parents’ and children’s, wives’ and... — 65: It is one of the essential teachings of the Faith that unity should be... — 66: The Guardian fully appreciates your desire to go forth as a pioneer at... — 67: Wherever there is a Bahá’í family, those concerned should by all means...
14. 14.Extracts From letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice to individual believers unless otherwise cited — 68: That the first teacher of the child is the mother should not be startling,... — 69: In considering the problems that you and your wife are experiencing, the... — 70: Noting that you and your husband have consulted about your family problems... — 71: The members of a family all have duties and responsibilities towards one... — 72: You have asked, however, for specific rules of conduct to govern the... — 73: You ask about the admonition that everyone must work, and want to know if... — 74: With regard to your question whether mothers should work outside the home,... — 75: The great importance attached to the mother’s role derives from the fact... — IV. WOMEN IN THE WORLD AT LARGE
15. 15.Extract From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh — 76: It is enjoined upon every one of you to engage in some form of occupation,...
16. 16.Extracts From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: — 77: The handmaidens of God and the bondsmaids in His divine Court should... — 78: Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and... — 79: ...the principle of religion has been revealed by Bahá’u’lláh that woman... — 80: Again, it is well established in history that where woman has not... — 81: Question: Is it not a fact that universal peace cannot be accomplished... — 82: When all mankind shall receive the same opportunity of education and the... — 84: Woman must especially devote her energies and abilities toward the industrial... — 85: Therefore, strive to show in the human world that women are most capable... — 86: ...imbued with the same virtues as man, rising through all the degrees of human... — 87: According to the spirit of this age, women must advance and fulfill their... — 88: ...The woman is indeed of the greater importance to the race. She has the... — 89: Concerning Bahá’í representation at the All-Asian Women’s Conference: this... — 90: What ‘Abdu’l-Bahá meant about the women arising for peace is that this is a...
17. 17.Extract From a Letter Written by the Universal House of Justice — 91: The emancipation of women, the achievement of full equality between the...
18. 18.Extracts From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice: — 92: ...there is a much wider sphere of relationships between men and women than in... — 93: The duty of women in being the first educators of mankind is clearly set... — V. FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN
19. 19.Extracts From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh: — 94: In this Day the Blessed Tree of Remembrance speaketh forth in the Kingdom... — 95: We beseech the True One to adorn His handmaidens with the ornament of...
20. 20.Extracts From the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: — 96: The effulgence of the rays of the Sun of Truth is abundant and the favours... — 97: In this great Cycle and wondrous Dispensation some women have been raised... — 98: Confirmations from the kingdom of God will assuredly be received, enabling... — 99: In this wondrous Dispensation the favours of the Glorious Lord are vouchsafed... — 100: Blessed, blessed are ye for ye have arranged spiritual meetings and... — 101: In this day the duty of everyone, whether man or woman, is to teach the Cause.... — 102: Now is the time to speak forth and to deliver speeches, the time to teach... — 103: O handmaid of God!... To the mothers must be given the divine Teachings... — 104: ...we must not make distinctions between individual members of the human... — 105: In brief, the assumption of superiority by man will continue to be depressing... — 106: The purpose, in brief, is this: that if woman be fully educated and... — 107: The realities of things have been revealed in this radiant century, and... — 108: Equality of the sexes will be established in proportion to the increased... — 109: Woman must endeavour then to attain greater perfection, to be man’s equal...
21. 21.Extracts From Letters Written by Shoghi Effendi: — 110: Regarding the position of the Bahá’í women in India and Burma, and their... — 111: Full rights have been accorded to Bahá’í women residing in the cradle of the... — 113: That the members of this community, of either sex and of every age, of... — Extracts From Letters and a Telex Written by the Universal House of Justice: — 114: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has pointed out that “Among the miracles which distinguish... — 115: PARTICULARLY CALL UPON BAHÁ’Í WOMEN, WHOSE CAPACITIES IN MANY LANDS STILL... — 116: The youth have long been in the forefront of the teaching work, and now our... — 117: At the heart of all activities, the spiritual, intellectual and community... — 118: The equality of men and women is not, at the present time, universally applied.... — 119: Calling upon local and national Bahá’í communities to sponsor a wide...
22. 22.Extracts From Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice: — 120: The House of Justice regards the need to educate and guide women in their... — 121: The principle of the equality between women and men, like the other... — VI. BIBLIOGRAPHY
23. 23.BIBLIOGRAPHY — Footnotes

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