Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:45:47 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/ Bahai Research en-us http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/images/logo.gif http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/ webmaster@bahairesearch.ir http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=28 Summary Some of Bahai books have been distorted and changed by Bahai administration during successive publications. One of these distorted books is "A Brief look at the Bahai Faith "by "Ahmad Yazdani". He is one the famous Bahai teachers and his book is one of the important Bahai books which have been used in their morality classes. This documented article is about the perversion of this book and it is written by our dear friend "Saman Bahai". The documents indicate that the "House of Justice" (which doesn’t anymore include a Guardian of the Cause) is going to remove all Bahai relics concerning with the subject of "the Guardianship". In order to accomplish this goal," national assembly of Iran" distorted this book which used to emphasize "the Guardianship". Key words: Guardian of the Cause, the book of "A Brief look at the Bahai Faith ", Ahmad Yazdani, House of Justice, perversion of relics and writings. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:45:47 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=27 Summary In this article, we investigate the significance, history, reasons and time interval of writing the book of Iqan which is known as a complement to the book of Bayan (exposition). Key words: Iqan, Mirza Hussein Ali Noori, Mirza Ali Mohammad-e-Bab, Bayan, Siyyid Mohammad who was a merchant in Shiraz, Shoghi Effendi Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:45:01 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=26 From the beginning of the appearance of the Babi and Baha’i dispensation, many were of the opinion that the czarina Russia wanted to reap the benefits of these circumstances to make division and discord among Iranians. And after the overthrow of the Russia Empire, the Great Britain Empire followed the same goal and tried to achieve it. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:52:42 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=25 "In many writings of Abdul-baha, science and intellect are emphasized…" Science and intellect in Abdul-baha's point of view: 1- In many writings of Abdul-baha, science and intellect are emphasized. In his speeches in western societies, he eulogized intellect and science and called them "light" (Addresses, vol.1, p.225) and believed that they are "the reasons of superiority of man to animals" (Addresses, vol.1, p.226). He supposed that the things contradicted with intellect and sciences are "ignorance" and "darkness" (Addresses, vol.1, p.225, 226) and "mere fancy". (Addresses, vol.2, p.136) Sun, 10 May 2009 13:02:51 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=24 Preface: behind the act of politics From the beginning of the appearance of the Babi and Bahai dispensation, many were of the opinion that the czarina Russia wanted to reap the benefits of these circumstances to make division and discord among Iranians. And after the overthrow of the Russia Empire, the Great Britain Empire followed the same goal and tried to achieve it. Sun, 10 May 2009 12:54:54 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=23 The belief in revelation of a redeemer existed in different ages of history. The prophets were giving glad tidings about dissemination of monotheism and justice in all around the world. They were giving good news about the establishment of the world wide government by the just leader of humanity who will make a protection from sedition and injustices. Giving this good news about the future of the world was among the most important duties of the prophets. And from the beginning, there was a kind of enmity and hostility to the holy belief of Mahdiism. The prophet of Islam (peace be upon him and his family) introduced Mahdi (a.s) as the one who will establish the global government and take the charge of the affairs of the world, the one who will perish sedition and fill the world with justice and equity. He was stressing that the promised Mahdi will be among his descendants. He said: "Mahdi is twelfth Imam of shia, he's eleventh descendants of amir-al momenin Ali (a.s.) and ninth descendants of Hussein b.Ali (a.s.)". After this clear introduction, the enmity toward kindred of the prophet Mohammad especially Imam Mahdi (a.s.) became more obvious. In this article we are not to explain the beginning of these enmities. We just try to point to the recent oppositions against Mahdiism. From about 160 years ago, the opposition against the promised Qa'em was manifested in the beliefs of a misled group called "Bahai". We're going to explain the arising of this group. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:06:43 +0430 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=22 "Sir" Abbas Effendi being knighted on April 20, 1920, in the presence of the British High Commissioner for Palestine Sir Herbet Samuel : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Samuel and asorted British mandate, military and local dignitaries: more ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:48:47 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21 Amongst the many doctrines adopted by the Bahais to attract converts to their fold is the concept of "Advancing the Status of Women". Bahais are often found to shout themselves hoarse over this concept as if they were the first to put forth the concept of equality of men and women. The Bahais use this doctrine very aggressively to secure a place in the minds of the people of today's liberal world. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:48:11 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20 “Bahais In My Backyard” is a documentary film that lifts the curtain on a seemingly "feel good" religion and its involvement in world politics and the military. A retired Mossad agent, a CIA seducer, a carpenter, a religion expert and a dead scientist, are all characters in this scandalous, yet humorous investigative film, which combines classic straightforward interviews, with unique access to the Bahai gardens. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:47:42 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19 The Bahais present the personality of Bahaullah in a uniquely flexible manner. Depending upon the faith of the person who is addressed, Bahaullah could be either a prophet, or the promised messiah, or even God Almighty. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:47:04 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 This principle of the Bahai Faith is one of the oft-quoted statements any prospective convert would hear from the Bahai preachers. Reasoning and critical thinking leads one to the truth. Moreover, when one thinks independently, clearing his mind of past notions and ideas he will instinctively be attracted towards the truth. On this premise, the Bahais wish that all humans should leave their religious teachings aside and give a ear to the Bahai Faith. But the catch is, the Bahais do not permit investigation of the Bahai Faith. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:46:20 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17 Recent developments in India regarding the Bahai Faith may come as an eye-opener for many. For long, I have maintained that the Bahai Faith is nothing but a front for Zionist activities, directed against Muslims. Ordinary Bahais and the populace at large may not be aware of the happenings behind the Faith. For them the apparent external good behaviour of Bahais is probably a sufficient cause to believe that Bahais are good in general and the Bahai Faith is progressive in nature. Hence this article will be unpalatable for many. However facts are unbiased and unprejudiced. They speak the truth and spare no person. Is the Bahai Faith really about peace and brotherhood? Or is it about embezzlement, illegal money movement and most importantly, espionage? Let us find out. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:45:58 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16 The Bahai Faith has introduced the idea of having an auxiliary language. This is an important Bahai principle which claims to be a step towards bringing world peace, as Abdul Baha has been quoted to have said: "One of the great steps towards universal peace would be the establishment of a universal language." (Paris Talks, The Eighth Principle) Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:44:30 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15 Wilmette Bahá'í Organization Threatens Minority Bahá'ís ThroughCourt Action The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States (NSA), located in Wilmette, Illinois, has called upon the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division to hold in contempt members of minority Bahá'í organizations (the Orthodox Bahá'í Faith and the Bahá'ís Under the Provisions of the Covenant--two separate and distinct entities) who, the NSA claims, are in violation of an injunction its predecessor obtained some 40 years ago against a rival Bahá'í body. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:43:47 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14 The theory of the Manifestation of God - a strange theory quite alien to the Islamic world was concocted by the Bab and refined and supported by Bahaullah. According to this theory, the Divine Being would continue to manifest Himself in the form of religious preachers time and again. And each manifestation would be more complete and perfect than the previous one. This would be due to the changing requirements of humanity. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:43:27 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=13 I present this section on Bahai teachings to bring forth the truth of the Bahai Faith. My focus is to consider the 12 principles which is the focal point of the Bahai teachings. I have undertaken an objective study of these principles and found that the Bahai Faith has nothing to do with its teachings. I have made this section for the seeker of truth and for all, so that one is not fooled by the high flying diktats of the Bahai teachings, but independently analyses them. The journey into the principles will only tell that they for public consumption, and lack an iota of sincerity and honesty. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:42:47 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12 ( Professor of History at the University of Michigan ) Originally published in The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 37, No. 2 (June 1998): 234-248. Despite the large literature on American religious bodies, some groups remain curiously off-limits to careful investigation. In many instances, these largely unstudied contemporary faiths carefully cultivate public images that hide important facets of their outlook and internal workings. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:39:55 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10 Elements of the Baha'i faith will feature in the funeral service The funeral of weapons expert Dr David Kelly is likely to feature elements of the Baha'i faith to which he converted four years ago. The religion follows the teachings of Baha'u'llah - an Iranian nobleman whose name translates as "the Glory of God" - and seeks to eliminate conflicts between faiths. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:37:04 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9 Recently the small Italian Baha’i community was shocked to learn that one of its most prominent, long-serving and active members, the former General Secretary of the NSA: Franco Ceccherini, had been ousted from the NSA and formally charged for embezzlement and fraud in the amount of 360,000 Euros. ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:35:05 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=6 One may question the reason behind this series given that Bahaullah abrogated the religion of the Bab. However, readers will agree that to understand the Bahai Faith, one must dig deeper and verify the source of its revelation. Therefore it is important to establish the veracity of the Bab prior to establishing the truthfulness of Bahaullah. The Bahais claim that Bab was the forerunner of the Bahai Faith - and nothing could be closer to the truth than this. ... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:37:21 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5 A unique aspect of the Bab is that he recanted from his beliefs - not just once but at numerous occasions in his lifetime. At most places, it did not take too much suffering or pressure for the Bab to relent and wash his hands off any claims that he may have made. This aspect must be put into perspective of the claims of the Bab. ... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:36:51 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4 The genesis of the Babi Faith lies in the doctrines of the Shaykhi sect originally expounded by Shaykh Ahmed ibn Zaynud Deen Al Ahsai (1166 AH - 1241 AH) and then by his student Sayyed Kazim Rashty (1205 AH - 1259 AH). One needs to go back in history to understand their unique beliefs to appreciate how the thought process of the Bab was fashioned. While discussing the Shaykhi sect, ... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:36:35 +0330 http://www.bahairesearch.org/en/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3 The Bahais consider Ali Mohammed Shirazi, the Bab to be the return of the 12th Imam. They place of lot of importance, and rightfully so, to the first declaration of the Bab. While there are many reports while talk about the declaration, most recent reports have focused on the date of the declaration, while opposed to the actual declaration made by the Bab. I have based this article on the reports which appear in Dawn Breakers, Nabils' Narrative translated by Shoghi Effendi and Traveller's Narrative by E. G Browne. ... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:36:14 +0330