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Letters from the Universal House of Justice
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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.
  1. n.d.. Capital Punishment and Amnesty International. Letter from the House to Amnesty International on the death penalty. [about]
  2. 2022-11-01. Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nine Year Plan, by Universal House of Justice. Matters relating to the Nine Year Plan (2022-2031), ethnic and cultural diversity, the human family's crisis of identity, prejudice, Africa, and economic injustice. [about]
  3. 2022-04-01. Responding to the War in Ukraine, by Universal House of Justice. Actions Bahá'ís are taking in response to the invasion of Ukraine; the role of prayers and acts of service in bringing about a future without destructive weapons. [about]
  4. 2022-03-10. Update of "Additional Tablets" by 'Abdu'l-Bahá; Permanency of URLs on bahai.org, by Universal House of Justice. Answers to two questions: the PDF at bahai.org for "Additional Tablets, Extracts and Talks" will be updated, and website addresses (URLs) at bahai.org are permanent and can reliably be cited. [about]
  5. 2022-02-17. Term Limits for Members of Spiritual Assemblies, by Universal House of Justice. Quotations from Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice on matters regarding Bahá'í elections, and why there are no term limits for members of Bahá'í assemblies. [about]
  6. 2021. Legacy of Verse 42 of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, The, by Gerald C. Keil. Explores the circumstances under which a reading of Verse 42 which indicates that the line of Aghsan might end prior to the establishment of the Universal House of Justice came to predominate. Includes a memorandum from the Research Department. [about]
  7. 2021-12-30. Message to the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors on the Nine Year Plan, by Universal House of Justice. Features of the new 9-Year Plan, "the first major undertaking in a sacred twenty-five-year venture, generational in its scope and significance," to be implemented Ridvan 2022. [about]
  8. 2021-07-27. Various questions: Wordings in Promised Day is Come, Transliteration of vav, Pluralization and Case of Certain Words, by Universal House of Justice. Answers on four topics: differences in wording in editions of The Promised Day Is Come; transliteration of the letter váv / wáw; the use of hybrid plurals, e.g. mullas; upper/lower case of certain words, e.g. "shah/Shah." [about]
  9. 2021-03-14. Notes on Letter from Shoghi Effendi re Parental Consent for Marriage, by Universal House of Justice. Answers re a letter from the Guardian from 1929 on: the correct order of two excerpts from this letter; confirmation that he read and approved all letters written by his secretaries; this is one of few letters where a secretary offered a personal opinion. [about]
  10. 2021-01-21. Usage of the Word "Negro" in Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Universal House of Justice. Brief letter about the historically evolving use of racial terminology, and avoiding offense. [about]
  11. 2020. Changement du climat, by Universal House of Justice. Traduction provisoire. [about]
  12. 2020-2021. Vaccination and Covid-19: Five Letters Regarding Issues of Vaccination in 2020 and 2021, by Universal House of Justice. Five letters sent in 2020 and 2021 on contemporary issues regarding vaccination. While not all five directly mention Covid-19, they are all likely inspired by the topic. Prefaced by letter from the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States. [about]
  13. 2020-12-03. On the Calamitous State of World Affairs and the Material Sustainability of Communities, by Universal House of Justice. On concerns about the affairs of the world and catastrophic events, and whether the global Bahá’í community should undertake projects to address the material sustainability of communities. [about]
  14. 2020-11-24. On the Betterment of the World and the Countering of Negative and Disunifying Forces, by Universal House of Justice. On how individuals can contribute to the betterment of society in view of the present state of the world. [about]
  15. 2020-07-22. Letter on Racism in the United States, by Universal House of Justice. Letter on need for American people to grasp the moment to create a reform of its social order related to racial prejudice, and the Bahá’í community’s distinctive contribution to the eradication of racism. [about]
  16. 2020-04-08. Covid-19 and Baha'i Burial, by Universal House of Justice. As Bahá'í laws emphasize hygiene and protection, Bahá'ís may refrain from certain funeral and burial observances for those who have died from the coronavirus disease, in order to avoid exposure, and are encouraged to follow advice from health authorities. [about]
  17. 2020-01-19. Authenticity of The Báb's Farewell Address to the Letters of the Living, by Universal House of Justice. Memorandum of the Research Department of the Bahá'í World Center about the authenticity of the speech of the Báb to the Letters of the Living. [about]
  18. 2019-06-04. Permissibility of Chinese New Year Celebrations and Cultural Prostrations, by Universal House of Justice. Permissibility of observing Chinese New Year; prostrating is permissible for cultures in which prostrations do not signify submission or humiliation, but are merely gestures of respect or politeness. [about]
  19. 2019-03-12. Progress of the Faith in the United States and South Carolina, by Universal House of Justice. While growth may not be always apparent in local regions, efforts of clusters country-wide are showing overall progress. [about]
  20. 2019-03-10. Relationship between two statements of Bahá'u'lláh regarding the calculation of Ḥuqúqu'lláh, by Universal House of Justice. About the relationship between paragraph 97 of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas (fraction) and “Questions and Answers”, number 8 (minimum threshold). [about]
  21. 2019-02-18. Distinguishing Personal Correspondence of Secretaries from Letters on Shoghi Effendi's Behalf, by Universal House of Justice. Distinguishing letters on behalf of Shoghi Effendi from personal correspondence of secretaries. Also addresses authenticity of two letters attributed as being on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, published in the 1997 version of Messages to the Antipodes. [about]
  22. 2019-01-18. Message on World Peace, by Universal House of Justice. Letter about important steps the world made towards world peace, and the current situation, in relation to the activities the Bahá'ís are involved with. [about]
  23. 2018. Persian Translation of Arabic verses, in Lights of Irfan, 19. There are no authorized Persian translations of any of the Arabic Writings; personal translations are acceptable but should not be recited in Bahá’í gatherings; explanations in Persian may be shared for the sake of better understanding the Arabic. [about]
  24. 2018-09-02. Armageddon and Megiddo / Mt. Carmel, by Universal House of Justice. One-paragraph note saying that no reference has been found in the Bahá'í Writings tying "armageddon" with the town of Megiddo, with Mt. Carmel, or with the revelation of Bahá'u'lláh. [about]
  25. 2018-08-10. "Double Crusade" and the American Baha'i Community, The, by Universal House of Justice. Comments on what the double crusade means, how it relates to the current series of Plans of the Faith, what should be done to carry it out, and the Advent of Divine Justice. [about]
  26. 2017-12-27. Religious prejudice, by Universal House of Justice. On the Bahá’í community's perspective on religious prejudice and what action it is taking to address this issue in the world. [about]
  27. 2017-11-29. Climate Change: Policies and Political Discourse, by Universal House of Justice. Letter "to three individuals" on the science behind anthropogenic (human-caused) global warming, and how Bahá'ís might participate in activism and raising awareness of the issue while avoiding political divisiveness. [about]
  28. 2017-10. Marking the Bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá'u'lláh, by Universal House of Justice. Thoughts on the meaning of Bahá'u'lláh's life and current Bahá'í activities, inspired by the 200th anniversary of his birth. [about]
  29. 2017-04-27. Social Action, Public Discourse, and Non-involvement in Political Affairs, by Universal House of Justice. Alternative courses of action to civil disobedience, circumscribed roles for protest, and the freedom that Bahá’ís have to engage in social action and public discourse, particularly in relation to the principle of non-involvement in political affairs. [about]
  30. 2017-03-01. Regarding Economic Life, by Universal House of Justice. Themes of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings include the reorganization of human society, how to participate in the material affairs of society in a way consistent with divine precepts, and how collective prosperity can be advanced through justice and collaboration. [about]
  31. 2017-01. Training Institutes: Attaining a Higher Level of Functioning, by International Teaching Centre. Assistance to Bahá'ís managing institutes, to help better implement the main sequence of courses, the youth spiritual empowerment and education programs, and matters related to the institutional capacity of training institutes. [about]
  32. 2016-02-21. Science and Sacred Scriptures, by Universal House of Justice. On scientific findings vs. personal interpretation of the Sacred Writings, and a paragraph regarding evolution in the 2014 foreword of Some Answered Questions. [about]
  33. 2016-02-03. Early Bahá'í Census in Iran, by Universal House of Justice. No systematic census was taken of the numbers of early believers, before the Guardian's call for such a count in 1923. Iran's own statistics in the 1920s count "several tens of thousands" of Bahá'ís. [about]
  34. 2015-10-09. Personal Websites, Audiences, and Use of Language on the Internet, by Universal House of Justice. Letter to an NSA on strengthening the official Bahá'í presence on the Internet; individual initiatives vs. global audiences; use of the word "Bahá'í" in personal sites; the use of moderate and courteous language. [about]
  35. 2015-10-01. Migrants and Refugees in Europe, by Universal House of Justice. Principles to guide the response of the Bahá’í community to the dramatic social changes concerning the 2015 influx into Europe of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East, especially Syria. [about]
  36. 2015-05-19. Translation of Key Bahá'í Terms, by Universal House of Justice. Arabic terms such as "Alláh-u-Abhá", "Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá", “Mashriqu’l-Adhkár," "Ḥazíratu’l-Quds," and "Bahá" should generally not be translated into other languages, for translations are too inadequate. [about]
  37. 2015-03-29. Lot and His Daughters, by Universal House of Justice. Discussion of two Bahá'í references on the Biblical story of Lot; an interpretation of a Bible verse is not inevitably dependent on the Biblical source being authentic or reliable. [about]
  38. 2015-03-23. Request for Designation as Martyr of Alonzo Twine, by Universal House of Justice. In response to a request that Alonzo Twine, the first Bahá'í in the state of South Carolina, be named a Martyr to the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh, the House replied that there are no criteria for them to make such designations. [about]
  39. 2015-03-08. Interlinear Editions of the Bahá'í Writings, by Universal House of Justice. Reasons why interlinear or "parallel editions" of the Writings, in which the original Arabic or Persian are presented side-by-side with an English translation, are not necessary. [about]
  40. 2015-01-13. Humanitarian Responses to Global Conflicts, by Universal House of Justice. A letter to and response from the House about why Bahá'ís do not condemn the 2014 attacks on Gaza, and principles to consider when addressing conflicts. [about]
  41. 2014-05-09. Letter on responding to attitude changes on homosexuality, by Universal House of Justice. Challenges centrality of sexuality to life; confronts dichotomy of condemnatory and accepting attitudes against homosexuality; dissuades Bahá’ís from debating or coercing non-Bahá’ís and mentions occasions for standing up against oppression of homosexuals [about]
  42. 2013-12-24. Participation in Politics and Social Activities, by Universal House of Justice. Collaboration with political parties that are in opposition to a government is considered a form of involvement in politics. Bahá'ís must learn how to participate in civil activities while abstaining from partisanship. [about]
  43. 2013-09-13. New Race of Men and the meaning of "Tread Under", A, by Universal House of Justice. The meaning of the phrase "A race of men ... will tread under all who are in heaven." Includes compilation on the topic. [about]
  44. 2013-08-12. Pilgrims' Notes: Considerations for Sharing, by Universal House of Justice. Some points to consider when sharing or publishing pilgrims notes. [about]
  45. 2013-07-24. Intellectual life and the future of Bahá'í studies, by Universal House of Justice. Observations on the current state of intellectual pursuits in the Bahá'í community and guidance for the Association for Bahá'í Studies of North America and training institutes. [about]
  46. 2013-06-25. Al-amr bi'l-ma'rúf wa'n-nahy 'an al-munkar" (Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice), by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. Regarding the Islamic practice of "enjoining the good and forbidding the wrong." [about]
  47. 2013-04-23. Difficulty of teachings on chastity, by Universal House of Justice. Discusses the need of institutions not to pry but to encourage willful obedience with the teachings on chastity; also covers conditions for removal of administrative rights. [about]
  48. 2013-04-22. Views on Homosexuality, by Universal House of Justice. On the need to overcome material nature including homosexuality; Bahá’ís not to judge or impose values and to treat those with a homosexual orientation sympathetically; no possibility for House to change Bahá’í marriage as between man and woman [about]
  49. 2013-04-19. Challenges for Bahá'í Youth in a Western Way of Life, by Universal House of Justice. Difficulties young people might face in upholding Bahá'í ideals and standards of behaviour in the context of Western culture and sexual mores. [about]
  50. 2013-03-02. Non-Involvement in Partisan Politics, by Universal House of Justice. Lengthy letter to the Bahá'ís of Iran, and copied to all NSAs, about how Bahá'ís can contribute to global civilization-building partly through the community's own growth and development, and through non-political involvement in society at large. [about]
  51. 2013-01-23. Women Serving as Continental Counselors or in the International Teaching Centre, Percentage of: 1980-2010, by Universal House of Justice. Chart showing the percentage of women serving as members of the Continental Boards of Counsellors from 26 November 1980 — when the number of Boards was fixed at five — until November 2010. [about]
  52. 2012. Sabaeans and African-based Religions in the Americas, The, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, 13. Overview by the Research Department about the religion of the Sabaeans [aka Sabeans], and some indigenous practices in the southern Americas such as Yoruba, Santeria, and Brazilian Candomble. [about]
  53. 2012. Authority and Centrality of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 13. Issues inspired by Udo Schaefer's writings about limitations on infallibility and the House's spheres of jurisdiction. [about]
  54. 2012-11-07. Electoral Process, Bahá'í: Clarifications, and Three Way Tie, by Universal House of Justice. How to resolve a 3-way tie when 2 parties are minorities; when voting, should one consider age distribution, diversity, and gender. [about]
  55. 2012-10-22. Hartmut Grossmann, Remarks of, Concerning the Timing of the Lesser Peace. Responding to a talk given by an ex-member of the UHJ, this letter explains: statements of ex-members of the House are personal opinions only; and while we don't know the exact date of the Lesser Peace, the Guardian assures us that it will come. [about]
  56. 2011. Socio-Political Order, Speaking on, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, 12. Extent to which Bahá'ís, in this case an academic political scientist, may give their views on politics. [about]
  57. 2011-12-12. Ruhi Institutes and the Five-Year Plan, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  58. 2011-09-19. NSA staff members answering correspondence; prayers of Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  59. 2011-03-15. Abdu'l-Baha's talks can be used in devotional portion of Feast, by Universal House of Justice. Letter confirming that it is permissible to use informal "talks" of Abdu'l-Bahá in the devotional portion of Feast. [about]
  60. 2011-02-17. Internet and Literature Review, The, by Bahá'í Internet Agency. Guidance from the Bahá'í World Centre to two NSAs, that the process of "literature review" does not apply to the Internet for informal publications (like personal blogs), but it does apply for formal ones (like e-journals). [about]
  61. 2011-01-03. Homosexuality and Civil Rights, by National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Brief comments on the apparent contradiction between eliminating all prejudice, including against homosexuals, vs. the Bahá'í stance on marriage as being only between a man and a woman. [about]
  62. 2010. Infallibility of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 11. [about]
  63. 2010. Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 11. [about]
  64. 2010-12-28. Continental Boards of Counsellors, Letter to the Conference of, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  65. 2010-12-22. Homosexuality in Uganda, Non-involvement of Bahá'ís in repression of, by Universal House of Justice. Clarification of mis-reports about Bahá'í involvement in Ugandan repression of homosexuals. Also explains that letters sent written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi are all read by him, and have the same authority as letters written by him. [about]
  66. 2010-10-27. Homosexuality and Civil Rights, by Universal House of Justice. Although sexual relations are to be restricted to marriage between a man and woman and Bahá’ís are not to take a position on issues such as civil marriage, Bahá'ís can defend homosexuals from discrimination. [about]
  67. 2010-08-22. Hidden Word #63; quote from Promulgation of Universal Peace, by Universal House of Justice. Two minor questions regarding matters of translation: a passage from Hidden Words Persian #63, and a passage from PUP quoted in Portals to Freedom. [about]
  68. 2010-07-15. Qiblih, Determining the direction of, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance on how best to ascertain the direction of the Qiblih, the focus to which the faithful turn in prayer. For Bahá’ís the Qiblih is the tomb of Bahá’u’lláh at Bahji, "the Heart and Qiblih of the Bahá’í world" — similar to the Ka'bah for Muslims. [about]
  69. 2010-01-22. Politics and Engagement in the Life of Society, by Universal House of Justice. On which principles should guide Iranian believers in their participation in the life of society, and other themes related to political activism and social justice. [about]
  70. 2009. Scholarly Activities, Development of, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan. [about]
  71. 2009. Guardianship, The Universal House of Justice, and Infallibility, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 10. The House is infallible even without the Guardian, because that the Guardian's chief function was interpretation and not legislation. [about]
  72. 2009/2010/2018. Consultation, Portraits, Rakahs, Murtus, and Unknown Language, by Universal House of Justice. Three replies from the Research Department to an individual, dated 2009, 2010 and 2018, on a variety of topics. [about]
  73. 2009-03-08. Persian Manuscript of Nabíl's History (Táríkh-i-Nabíl), The, by Universal House of Justice. Answers to various questions, including: have any publications made use of the original manuscript used by Shoghi Effendi for The Dawn-Breakers; can scholars inspect the one surviving copy; does a corrected version or a "second manuscript" exist? [about]
  74. 2008. Study of the Bahá'í Faith, Comment on Issues Related to the, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 9. A follow-up to the "Issues Related to the Study of the Bahá'í Faith" letter. [about]
  75. 2008. Resurrection and Return of Jesus, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 9. The body of Christ; the burial of Christ; His return; and explaining the Bahá'í view to Christians. [about]
  76. 2008-12-23. Political Activity, Social Change, and Public Policy, by Universal House of Justice. Letter to an individual Bahá’í regarding political activity, social change, and public policy. [about]
  77. 2008-07-30. Nudity in Art, by Universal House of Justice. There is no objection to artists depicting the human body from nude models, nor to Bahà’is acting as models; the main consideration is the intention of the artist. [about]
  78. 2008-04-24. Associations for Bahá'í Studies, by Universal House of Justice. Some explanation on when it is appropriate for a country to form an ABS organization. [about]
  79. 2007. Mírzá Yahyá Azal, Designation of in the Writings of the Báb, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 8. [about]
  80. 2007. Letters Written on Behalf of the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 8. Three questions: Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi; Status of Research Department Memoranda; Bahá'í Writings Based in Fact? [about]
  81. 2007. Daniel's Prophecies, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 8. Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications made to Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era. [about]
  82. 2007-09-30. Message on clusters, institutes, and growth, by International Teaching Centre. Message from the Counsellors on growth and enrollments. [about]
  83. 2007-08-06. Various questions: Psychic powers, Persepolis, portrait of Mulla Husayn, etc., by Universal House of Justice. Answers to: psychic powers and "natural" healing; 'Abdu'l-Bahá's statement on Persepolis; inauthenticity of a portrait of Mullá Husayn; a passage on childhood; list of sites for future Houses of Worship; Prayer of the Báb; and a jungle story. [about]
  84. 2007-04-19. Ridvan Message to the US National Spiritual Assembly, by Universal House of Justice. Brief discussion of clusters and the low rate of enrollments in the United States. [about]
  85. 2007-03-25. Electoral Process, Bahá'í, by Universal House of Justice. Refers to the responsibility of individual Bahá'ís in participating in Bahá'í elections and mentions the permissibility of discussing qualifications of membership without reference to personality [about]
  86. 2007-03-09. Pioneering, by Universal House of Justice. Short letter to the Bahá'ís of the world. [about]
  87. 2006-12-21. Egypt, Bahá'í Community of, and Religious Identity, by Universal House of Justice. Message to the Bahá'ís of Egypt in the wake of a Supreme Administrative Court decision in Cairo that upheld a discriminatory government policy regarding Bahá'ís and their identification cards. In both English and Arabic. [about]
  88. 2006-06-05. Authenticity of prayer "O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit", by Universal House of Justice. Some details on the history of a popular prayer. Includes comments on the authenticity of published compilations of Abdu'l-Bahá's talks Some Answered Questions, Paris Talks, and The Promulgation of Universal Peace. [about]
  89. 2005. Infallibility and Historical Knowledge of the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 6. While the Guardian's infallibility applies to interpretation of revelation, it does not include historical and scientific knowledge. [about]
  90. 2005-02-07. Publishing Letters from the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. Permission must be sought from the House before publishing any of their letters. [about]
  91. 2004-11-28. Intensive Growth: 2004 letter to all Continental Counsellors, by International Teaching Centre. [about]
  92. 2004-11-09. Identity of Man Who Asked "What is the object of life to a Bahá'í?", by Universal House of Justice. On the identity of the individual to whom Shoghi Effendi said "The object of life to a Bahá’í is to promote the oneness of mankind." [about]
  93. 2004-09-19. "Share your time with God", by Universal House of Justice. Source of the quotation "Share your time with God. Spend half of the day in search of livelihood," from a pilgrim's note. [about]
  94. 2004-09-06. Self-Defense, the Ungodly, Infallibility, and Sexual Violence and Abuse, by Universal House of Justice. Answers to a number of questions, with extracts from four letters of the House, on self-defense, the ungodly, infallibility, sexual violence, and abuse. [about]
  95. 2004-07-14. Tablet on the Birth of the Greatest Name II, by Universal House of Justice. Short letter about a tablet revealed in commemoration of Bahá'u'lláh's birthday. [about]
  96. 2004-06-06. Obligatory Prayer, Ablutions, and Repetition of the Greatest Name, by Universal House of Justice. On recitation of the specific verses associated with the performance of ablutions for the medium Obligatory Prayer. Includes compilation of references regarding repetition of the Greatest Name 95 times per a Day. [about]
  97. 2004-05-28. Tablet of the Báb Lawh-i-Vasaya, "Will and Testament"; Titles of Mírzá Yahyá, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  98. 2003. Tattoos, Permissibility of, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  99. 2003. Letters of the Quranic Dispensation and Letters of the Living (huruf), by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, 4. Some meanings of the term huruf ("letters") in Bahá'í texts, including Letters of the Bayan, Letters of the Living, and Letters of the Quranic Dispensation. [about]
  100. 2003. Celestial Pavilion, Inmates of, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, 4. [about]
  101. 2003-11-27. Ali Akbar Furutan, In Memoriam, by Universal House of Justice. Obituary containing a brief biography of Ali Akbar Furutan, one of the longest surviving Hands of the Cause of God. [about]
  102. 2003-07-14. Tablets and Utterances of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Quoted in Compilations and Letters of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. Discusses the authenticity of quotations included in letters from the Universal House of Justice, plus comments on pilgrims' notes. [about]
  103. 2003-04-07. Tablet to Sháh-Muhammad-Amín (Amínu'l-Bayán) (Lawh-i-Amínu'l-Bayán): Excerpt, by Bahá'u'lláh and Universal House of Justice. Excerpt of a tablet revealed in honour of the first Trustee of Huquq’u’lláh, surnamed the “Trusted of the Bayán," with introductory letter from the House of Justice. [about]
  104. 2003-03-23. "Book of Names" Mentioned in the Tablet of Carmel, The, by Bahá'u'lláh and Shoghi Effendi. Letter from the House and a compilation explaining "People of Bahá" and the line in the Lawh-i-Karmil "Ere long will God sail His Ark upon thee, and will manifest the people of Bahá who have been mentioned in the Book of Names." [about]
  105. 2003-01-12. Avoidance of Politics and Controversial Matters, by Universal House of Justice. A short explanation that the aim of Bahá'ís is to reconcile viewpoints and heal divisions, but not become involved with disputes of the many conflicting elements of society around them. Includes introductory letter from the US NSA, and a compilation. [about]
  106. 2002/2010/2013. Texts, Sacred, Numbers and Classifications of, by Universal House of Justice, in Lights of Irfan, Volume 10. Three letters, from 2002, 2010, and 2013, about numbers of Sacred Texts catalogued by the Bahá'í World Center and their classification into "authenticated," "revised," and "transcribed." [about]
  107. 2002-12-26. Transsexuality, by Universal House of Justice. Brief overview of the subjects of transsexuality, the acceptability of sex-change surgery, marriage, and the counselling role of Bahá'í institutions. [about]
  108. 2002-11-29. Bahá'í Attitude towards Celebration of Christmas, by Universal House of Justice. A clarification on whether Baha’is are permitted to celebrate Christmas: believers should not be deterred from participating in festivities in which the religious meaning has, over time, given way to purely culturally-oriented practices. [about]
  109. 2002-08-22. Falta de crecimiento y el cambio de cultura, La, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  110. 2002-08-22. Enrollments and limited growth of the Bahá'í community, by Universal House of Justice. The lack of significant numerical growth in certain Western Bahá'í communities is related to the preceding decades of struggle, achievement and disappointment. [about]
  111. 2002-08-19. Translations of the Qur'án and Introductory Books on the Bahá'í Faith, Recommendations Concerning, by Universal House of Justice. On translations of the Qur'an, and introductory books on the Bahá'í Faith. [about]
  112. 2002-08-15. Materials Provided by the Bahá'í World Centre on Universal Auxiliary Language, by Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. A collection of resources on the International Auxiliary Language: compilation from the Bahá'í Writings, letter and memorandum from the Research Department, and two bibliographies listing citations from the Writings and from scholarship. [about]
  113. 2002-07-25. Use of Masculine Pronouns and Images, by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. Overview of the use of gender terms in language, and a "cover letter" introduction to four compilations prepared by the Bahá'í World Centre which were attached to the cover letter. [about]
  114. 2002-07-25. Materials Provided by the Bahá'í World Centre on Gender in the Writings, and Matters of Translation, by Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. A collection of letters about gender pronouns in Writings, a compilation concerning the translations of Shoghi Effendi, the literary style of translation, and guidance on translating the Writings into indigenous languages. [about]
  115. 2002-05-28. Apparent Contradictions in the Bahá'í Writings, Reconciliation of, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  116. 2002-01-13. Indian Nations and National Spiritual Assemblies, by Universal House of Justice. American Indian nations are not fully sovereign and thus do not have their own National Spiritual Assemblies. [about]
  117. 2002-01-10. Pioneria Internacional en le Plan de Cinco Años, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  118. 2001. Cultural Reconciliation in Canada - questions, by Universal House of Justice. Reply from the House of Justice to a request for a reexamination of the assumptions on which its letter to Canada of 5 September 1999 was based. [about]
  119. 2001-12-28. Yá Alláhu'l-Mustagháth": Original Source, Correct Transliteration and Translation, by Universal House of Justice. About an invocation revealed by the Báb, prescribed for recitation in times of trouble and difficulty. [about]
  120. 2001-10-22. English Sources and Authenticity of Fifteen Prayers in the Dutch Prayer Book Bahá'í Gebeden, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  121. 2001-09-10. Definition of the Word "Ungodly", by Universal House of Justice. Answer to a question inspired by the Hidden Word "Walk not with the ungodly and seek not fellowship with him" (Persian #57). [about]
  122. 2001-08-29. Prayer for Shaykh Kázim Samandar (Múnáját-i-Jináb-i-Samandarí), by Bahá'u'lláh and Universal House of Justice. Brief prayer revealed by Bahá'u'lláh to aid in making decisions. Translation and accompanying letter by the Bahá'í World Centre. [about]
  123. 2001-08-23. Stem Cells, by Universal House of Justice. There is nothing in the Writings related to stem-cell research or therapy; individuals are free to come to their own conclusions. [about]
  124. 2001-07-01. Carta Sobre La Oracion para el Entierro Baha'i: Departamento de la Secretaria 1 de julio de 2001, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  125. 2001-06-17. Grammatical Clarifications, by Universal House of Justice. Letter and memorandum in response to questions about possible misprints in published extracts from letters of Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of justice [about]
  126. 2001-05-31. Training Institutes: Letter to an individual, by Universal House of Justice. Short letter to an individual on the importance of studying the Writings in group training institutes, rather than through independent study; however, both methods are encouraged. [about]
  127. 2001-05-06. Internet, Defending the Cause against Opponents on, by Universal House of Justice. The nature of opposition to the Bahá'í Faith, and how to respond to it in internet media. [about]
  128. 2001-05-01. Tablet of Maqsud, by Universal House of Justice. Date of the revelation of the Tablet of Maqsúd and its mention of "Two great powers." [about]
  129. 2001-04-18. Takfir, declaration of unbelief: includes excerpts from Risáliy-i-Siyasiyyih, by Universal House of Justice. Questions from an individual about the Muslim practice of takfir, declaring someone an unbeliever, whether this is practiced in the Bahá'í Faith, and questions related to "church and state", followed by the House's response. [about]
  130. 2001-04-10. Nineteen-Day Feast, Scheduling the, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters about the composition, structure, and scheduling of Nineteen-Day Feasts. [about]
  131. 2001-04-04. Withdrawal from the Faith, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  132. 2001-02-08. Applicability of the Laws and Ordinances of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, by Universal House of Justice. List of laws and ordinances of the Aqdas not yet universally applied (as of 2001). [about]
  133. 2001-01-21. Sin-covering Gaze, by Universal House of Justice. Brief explanation of a possible source for a story of Christ told by Abdu'l-Bahá about encountering a dead dog and commenting on the beauty of its teeth; i.e., having a "sin-covering gaze." [about]
  134. 2001-01-16. Quinta Epoca de la Edad Formativa de la Fe, Anuncio de la, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  135. 2001-01-14. Human Rights in the Bahá'í Writings. Brief compilation on human rights from the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi. [about]
  136. 2001-01-09. Conferencia de los cuerpos continentales de consejeros 09-01-2001, A la, by Universal House of Justice. Spanish translation of "Institution of the Counsellors: Letter to the Counsellors January 9 2001." [about]
  137. 2000. Letters of Living, Dawn-Breakers, Quddús, Terraces, by Universal House of Justice. Five unrelated questions: Identity of the Letters of the Living; "List of Illustrations" in the Dawn-Breakers; Status of the Writings of Quddus; Naming of the Terraces at the Arc; and The Bab's Tablets in the Dawn-Breakers. [about]
  138. 2000. Genetic Engineering, by Universal House of Justice. Information about genetic engineering; the observation that the Writings make no mention of genetics [about]
  139. 2000. Community Functioning, Issues Concerning: Fostering the Development of Bahá'í Communities, by Shoghi Effendi and Universal House of Justice, in Compilation of Compilations, Volume 3. Extensive guidance on community development. Includes extracts from letters written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi on fostering the evolution of Bahá'í communities. [about]
  140. 2000-11-28. Obligatory Prayer, Questions about, by Universal House of Justice. Answers to four questions about reciting prayers at meetings; changing language gender; repetition of Greatest Name; and raising hands. [about]
  141. 2000-10-08. Physical disability preventing genuflections of Long Obligatory Prayer, by Universal House of Justice. How can a believer with physical disabilities say the Long Obligatory Prayer, which requires genuflections. Preceded by original question asked. [about]
  142. 2000-09-24. Millennium Forum, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  143. 2000-08-13. Administrative Order, Bahá'í, by Universal House of Justice. A number of questions about the functioning of the Bahá'í Administrative Order. [about]
  144. 2000-07-18. "Democratization" and the Bahá'í Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice. Letter regarding democracy, "Bahá'í democratization," theocracy, authority, and the Bahá’í Administrative Order. [about]
  145. 2000-06. Cultural Reconciliation in Canada, by Universal House of Justice, in Baha'i Canada, 13:2. The Universal House of Justice suggests to the National Spiritual Assembly of Canada that their efforts at unity and reconciliation should focus on culture rather than on race. [about]
  146. 2000-05-08. Texts, Sacred, Permission to Distribute Electronic Copies of, by Universal House of Justice. Sacred Writings and anything produced by the Bahá'í World Center or the Bahá'í International Community may be electronically redistributed. [about]
  147. 2000-04-20. Tablet to a Physician (Lawh-i-Tibb), by Universal House of Justice. On translations of Bahá'u'lláh's "Tablet of Medicine/Tablet to the Physician"; includes a partial provisional translation. [about]
  148. 2000-03-27. Exemption from Obligatory Prayer for the Sick, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  149. 2000-03-14. White Bahá'í Men as a sub-group combatting racism, by Universal House of Justice, in American Bahá'í, 31:6. Use of the phrase "white Bahá'í men" in an anti-racism project in North Carolina. [about]
  150. 2000-02. Training Institutes and Systematic Growth, by International Teaching Centre. [about]
  151. 2000-02. Institutos de Formación y el Crecimiento Sistemático, Los, by International Teaching Centre. [about]
  152. 2000-02-23. Application of Bahá'í Laws, by Universal House of Justice. On the application of Bahá’í law and how its procedures differ from civil law, with discussion of the examples of Huququ'llah, obligatory prayer, and fasting. [about]
  153. 2000-02-21. Handicapped facilities at the Bahá'í World Center pilgrimage sites, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters giving an overview of wheelchair access to various points on pilgrimage tours. [about]
  154. 2000-02-02. Servants in the Households of Baha'u'llah and the Bab, by Universal House of Justice. Whether or not the servants of the Bab and Bahá'u'lláh were slaves, and a list of relevant sources for further research. [about]
  155. 1999. Photograph of Baha'u'llah on Website, by Universal House of Justice. Source of a photo of Bahá'u'lláh publicly displayed on a non-Bahá'í website, and whether action can be taken to have it removed. [about]
  156. 1999-12-28. Laws of the Kitab-i-Aqdas, Further Application of, by Universal House of Justice. Announcement to the Bahá'í world that all elements of the laws dealing with obligatory prayer and fasting are now applicable. [about]
  157. 1999-12-12. Inter-religious gathering in New Delhi, and Address to Pope John Paul II, by Zena Sorabjee and National Spiritual Assembly of India. Brief address by Counsellor Sorabjee to an inter-religious gathering organised by the Roman Catholic Church in New Delhi with with Pope John Paul II, and a short description of the event by the NSA of India, as shared by the House of Justice. [about]
  158. 1999-10-26. Prayer "Make me a hollow reed," Source of, by Universal House of Justice. The prayer "Oh, God, make me a hollow reed..." is neither by Abdu'l-Bahá nor George Townshend, and its author is unknown. [about]
  159. 1999-08-03. Translation, brief compilation on, by Universal House of Justice. A collection of letters from the House and the Guardian on policies regarding translation, provisional translations, and publication. Includes a compilation from the Research Dept. and a policy statement from the House. [about]
  160. 1999-06-30. Provisional Translations of Bahá'í Writings and their Publication, by Universal House of Justice. Sent by the House to a number of NSAs, publishing trusts, and publishers to say that "favorable consideration has been given to allowing wider use of provisional translations..." [about]
  161. 1999-03-27. Zoroastrianism, Reference to, in All Things Made New, by Universal House of Justice. A reference to the Zoroastrian text Dinkird, or "Acts of the Religion" (dín-kird) in John Ferraby's All Things Made New, and on the authenticity of the Zoroastrian scriptures. [about]
  162. 1999-03-03. Star of the West: Use of, in Electronic Form, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance on use of the publication Star of the West in electronic form as well as advice on how to describe the authoritativeness of the material [about]
  163. 1999-02-09. Prayer for the Dead, Recitiation of, by Universal House of Justice. Instructions on the correct way to recite this prayer. [about]
  164. 1999-01-24. Nine-Pointed Star, The: History and Symbolism, by Universal House of Justice. The history and the proper place and use of the nine-pointed star, a common Bahá'í symbol, in comparison and relation to the official five-pointed star and the Greatest Name symbols. [about]
  165. 1999, 2005, 2006, 2008. Kalimat Press and Distribution by Bahá'í Agencies. While Bahá'ís are free to purchase and own books by Kalimat Press, the Bahá'í distribution services stopped carrying titles by this publisher. [about]
  166. 1999 Winter. Internet and Electronic Forums Used for Teaching, by Universal House of Justice, in Associate, 27. Short letter about using electronic media for personal teaching activities. [about]
  167. 1998?. Babies, on the Naming of, by Abdu'l-Bahá and Universal House of Justice. [about]
  168. 1998/2012. Apostle Paul, a "False Teacher"?, by Universal House of Justice. Whether Bahá'í Writings state that Paul was a "false teacher," the relationship between apostles Paul and Peter, and some Bahá'í teachings on Christianity. [about]
  169. 1998/2008. National Spiritual Assembly members who are women, Percentage of, 1953-2007, by Bahá'í World Centre. 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]
  170. 1998/2000. Publishing, Bahá'í, Memorandum on: Materials to be Deposited with the Bahá'í World Centre Library, by Bahá'í International Archives and Universal House of Justice. Overview of Literature Review, publishing, translations, and details of the requirement of sending copies of all materials to the World Center archives. [about]
  171. 1998-12-30. Primary Source Texts, Access to, by Universal House of Justice and Susan Maneck. One scholar's query why the Bahá'í World Centre's copies of primary sources in Bábí and Bahá'í history are not available for study, followed by the House's response. [about]
  172. 1998-10-14. Mirza Mihdi, "Holy Family", capitalization of pronouns, Guardian's use of English, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  173. 1998-09-24. Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, References in the Bahá'í Writings to, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  174. 1998-08-27. Role of the Universal House of Justice: Interpretation and Elucidation, by Universal House of Justice. On the regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice and its "interpretative function." [about]
  175. 1998-08-12. On "Simplified English" Translations of the Bahá'í Writings, by Universal House of Justice. Explanation that it is not necessary or acceptable to produce simplified "dilutions" of Shoghi Effendi's translations of the Bahá’í Writings. [about]
  176. 1998-08-12. Mark of the Beast and Implanted Computer Chips, by Universal House of Justice. Concerns about implanted computer chips as the "Mark of the Beast," and the response of individual Bahá'ís to government. [about]
  177. 1998-08-11. Fadil-i-Mazandarani, by Universal House of Justice. Was Fadil-i-Mazandarani declared a Hand of the Cause of God, and on determining if there were other Hands. [about]
  178. 1998-07. Television Address of Iranian President Khatami, by Universal House of Justice and Bahá'í International Community. Questions and answers about a historically unique television interview of Iranian President Khatami, given on CNN Wednesday, Jan 7, 1998. [about]
  179. 1998-06-16. Age Fifteen as the Age of Spiritual Maturity, The, by Universal House of Justice. On the meaning of maturity and why 15 is considered the age that a believer can take control of his spiritual destiny. [about]
  180. 1998-05. Study of the Bahá'í Faith, Issues Related to the, by Universal House of Justice. Letters from the House and the International Teaching Center, and compilation on the nature of opposition to the Faith from within academia, especially as conducted via the Internet. [about]
  181. 1998-05-12. Biblical Questions, Interpretation of: Ezekiel 10:19, Jeremiah 49:38 and Micah 7:12, by Universal House of Justice. Can certain passages from the Hebrew Bible be taken as prophetic references to the Bábí or Bahá'í Faiths? [about]
  182. 1998-04. Training Institutes, by Universal House of Justice. Overview of the efforts thus far made by the worldwide Bahá'í community to establish institutes; review their accomplishments to date and explores their possibilities for further development and potential effect on the process of entry by troops. [about]
  183. 1998-03-17. Tablet of 'Abdu'l-Baha Concerning Arius, by Universal House of Justice. Arius was an early Christian theologian whose rejection of the Trinity, Abdu'l-Bahá said, destroyed the unity of the Church. [about]
  184. 1998-02-15. Bahá'í Obligatory Prayer and the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, by Universal House of Justice. Obligatory prayer may be performed at home or in the Temple — in private or in public — but on condition that each believer recite it individually. [about]
  185. 1998-02-10. Pioneering, Language, Arts, Example of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Universal House of Justice. Pioneering; Serving parents; Serving where need is; Gardens; International Auxiliary Language; Arabic pronunciation; study of Persian; Some references in Writings of Bahá'u'lláh; Folk art; External affairs; Daily living; Abdu'l-Bahá as divine exemplar. [about]
  186. 1998-01-06. Concerns raised about the absence of a Guardian to succeed Shoghi Effendi, by Universal House of Justice. On the lack of a Guardian to succeed Shoghi Effendi, the possibility of a member of his family expressing contrition and being admitted into the community, and the functions of Guardianship in his absence. [about]
  187. 1998-01-05. Authority of the International Teaching Centre in Expelling Covenant-Breakers, by Universal House of Justice. On the role of the Counsellors and the ITC in protecting the Faith, and the process of expelling a person whose behavior is in conflict with the Covenant. [about]
  188. 1998-01-02. Contacting the Universal House of Justice; Obligatory Prayer, Greatest Name, Exemptions, by Universal House of Justice. Procedures on contacting the Universal House of Justice; memorandum on obligatory prayer, reciting the Greatest Name, and exemptions from prayer. [about]
  189. 1997. Mason Remey and Those Who Followed Him, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  190. 1997. Iranian Believers Throughout the World, Message to, by Universal House of Justice. Inspirational discussion of the history of the Bahá'ís in Iran, including exhortations for the education of Persian children and youth. [about]
  191. 1997. Haziratu'l-Quds and Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, Functions and Importance of, by Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi. Two letters from the Universal House of Justice, statements from the Guardian, and compilations prepared by the Bahá'í World Center concerning the Bahá'í temples, their dependencies, and their uses. [about]
  192. 1997/1998. 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]
  193. 1997-12. Regional Bahá'í Councils of the United States, Messages to, by Universal House of Justice. In these two short letters, the House of Justice first sends greetings to the newly-formed United States' four Regional Bahá'í Councils, followed by the Councils' vow of firmness. [about]
  194. 1997-12-26. Orange Tree, Myth of, by Universal House of Justice. Refutation of the "miracle" of an immortal orange tree growing at the site of the former House of the Bab [about]
  195. 1997-12-21. Evolution, Diagram Illustrating the True Story of, by Universal House of Justice. Explanation of the chart Cycle of Life prepared by Lua Getsinger. [about]
  196. 1997-12-14. Pilgrims' Notes Online, by Universal House of Justice. No policy other than the exercise of wisdom currently exists regarding the publishing of pilgrims' notes on the internet. [about]
  197. 1997-12-08. Dictionary Used by the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice. Clarification/confirmation that the English dictionary used by Shoghi Effendi was Webster's (1934). [about]
  198. 1997-11-18. Covenant-Breakers, Encountering Online, by Universal House of Justice. Actions Bahá'ís need or need not take upon meeting Covenant Breakers in online "chat rooms" or by email. [about]
  199. 1997-11-06. Napoleon III and Queen Victoria, Responses to the Tablets of Baha'u'llah, by Universal House of Justice. Do we know what Napoleon and Queen Victoria really said upon receiving tablets from Bahá'u'lláh? [about]
  200. 1997-10-14. Internet: Creation of the newsgroup talk.religion.bahai, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters, sent at different times and to different individuals, regarding the proposed newsgroup talk.religion.bahai. [about]
  201. 1997-09-21. Academic Methodologies, by Universal House of Justice and Susan Maneck. Two letters to the House on the relationship between "materialistic methodologies" and "doctrinal heresy" in the academic fields, followed by the House's detailed response. [about]
  202. 1997-09-02. Meetings for women only, by International Teaching Centre. It is acceptable and perhaps even sometimes necessary for Bahá'ís to hold gender-segregated meetings. [about]
  203. 1997-08-18. Deaths of Two Iranian Bahá'ís, 1997, by Universal House of Justice and National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Reports from the Universal House of Justice and the NSA of the United States on the deaths of Masha'llah Enayati and Shahram Reza'i. [about]
  204. 1997-08-13. Science and Religion, Quotations on, by Universal House of Justice. Regarding a compilation on science and religion; includes a short list of references to science and religion. [about]
  205. 1997-08-06. Bahá'í Teachings, Aspects of, by Universal House of Justice. Authenticity of Statements; Mathnavi; Quranic quotations; Marriage Prayer; 'Sun' and 'Moon'; Hands of the Cause; Night of Power; Khatt-i-Badi; Sarcophagus for Bahá'u'lláh; International Bahá'í Library Building; Lunar Calendar and Holy Days; Leiden; Kings. [about]
  206. 1997-07-20. Scholars and the Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice. Letter to the House requesting guidance concerning a possible "atmosphere of distrust" among some academics, followed by a response which sets the problem in the context of the current intellectual and spiritual crisis afflicting society at large. [about]
  207. 1997-06-06. Recognition of the Next Manifestation of God, by Universal House of Justice. On concerns that a future Universal House of Justice might not recognize the next Manifestation of God. [about]
  208. 1997-06-04. Kitab-i-Aqdas and the Expulsion of Covenant Breakers, by Universal House of Justice. Discussion of a reference in the Kitab-i-Aqdas to the possible end of the Guardianship, and the authority of the Hands of the Cause to expel Covenant-breakers. [about]
  209. 1997-06-04. Authority of the Hands of the Cause to direct the Faith and expel Covenant-breakers, by Universal House of Justice. Authority of the Hands of the Cause assume control of the Faith and eject Covenant-breakers following Shoghi Effendi's passing. [about]
  210. 1997-06-03. Challenging the Authority of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. Does the Universal House of Justice have the authority to make authoritative interpretations? Does anyone has the right to challenge the authority or actions of the Universal House of Justice? [about]
  211. 1997-05-30. Establishment of Regional Councils: Introduction, by Universal House of Justice. Nature, functioning, and establishment of the administrative bodies known as Regional Bahá'í Councils. [about]
  212. 1997-05-30. Establishment of Regional Bahá'í Councils in the United States, by Universal House of Justice. Announcement of the historic event of the founding of a new administrative level in the United States, the "Bahá'í Councils." [about]
  213. 1997-05-30. Establishment of Regional Bahá'í Councils in Certain Countries, Their Characteristics and Functions, The, by Universal House of Justice. Outline of various policies governing the formation and functioning of Regional Bahá'í Councils. [about]
  214. 1997-04-24. Internet: Promoting the Bahá'í Faith via Personal Web Pages, by Universal House of Justice. Bahá'ís may establish personal homepages on the Internet as a means of promoting the Faith. [about]
  215. 1997-03-30. Women on the House of Justice; meaning of "Umumi", by Universal House of Justice. Clarifies that 'Abdu'l-Bahá, in a tablet to Corinne True, indeed refers to the Universal House of Justice when affirming that membership is confined to men only. Includes a portion of Corinne True's original query to 'Abdu'l-Bahá. [about]
  216. 1997-03-30. Alcohol, Prohibition of, by Universal House of Justice. Explanation of the prohibition on drinking alcohol; guidelines on how to approach and impose administrative sanctions on someone using it flagrantly. [about]
  217. 1997-01-17. God the All-Humorous, by Universal House of Justice. Did Bahá'u'lláh ever refer to God as the "All-Humorous"? [about]
  218. 1996. Universal House of Justice's Power of Elucidation, The, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice: 1963-1986, The Third Epoch of the Formative Age. Clarification about the qualitative difference between the Guardian's prerogative of interpretation and the power of elucidation of the Universal House of Justice. [about]
  219. 1996. Self-Defense, Guidance on, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice: 1963-1986. Whether Bahá'ís may practice self-defense in times of danger, and whether American Bahá'ís should purchase firearms. [about]
  220. 1996. 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. Teaching vs. proselytization; applying Bahá'í social teachings without becoming ensnared in prevailing cultural mores; and the uniqueness of the Bahá'í covenant. [about]
  221. 1996. Husband and Wife, Relationship between, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963-1986: The Third Epoch of the Formative Age. The "functional" divisions between husband and wife in the Bahá'í Writings should be considered in the light of the general principle of equality between the sexes. [about]
  222. 1996. Epochs of the Formative Age, by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963-1986. On dating and defining the three major evolutionary "Ages" of Bahá'í history, and the five "epochs" within our current Age. [about]
  223. 1996. Bahá'í studies Seminar in Cambridge, 30 September - 1 October 1978: Message to Participants, by Universal House of Justice, in Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963-1986: The Third Epoch of the Formative Age,. Harmony of science and religion; faith and reason; spiritual scholarship; and the institution of review. [about]
  224. 1996/2001/2007. Tablet to Amir Khan and Tablet of the Holy Mariner, by Universal House of Justice. Three letters about Abdu'l-Bahá'ís 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]
  225. 1996-12-02. Tablet of Ahmad and Tablet of the Holy Mariner, by Universal House of Justice. Date of publications of translations of the Tablet of Ahmad and the Tablet of the Holy Mariner. [about]
  226. 1996-11-12. Fundamental Verities, by Universal House of Justice. Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi. [about]
  227. 1996-11-03. Bible, Preferred English Translation of, by Universal House of Justice. While Shoghi Effendi recommended the use of the King James translation of the Bible, Bahá'ís are yet welcome to use any translation they wish. [about]
  228. 1996-10-22. Authenticity of Texts, by Universal House of Justice. Status of texts of Abdu'l-Bahá's talks, of letters from the Universal House of Justice versus its Secretariat, of letters from the Guardian, and of the books Bahá'í World Faith and Foundations of World Unity. [about]
  229. 1996-08-18. Electioneering, by Universal House of Justice. On how to recognize and avoid "electioneering," and how to determine who to vote for in the Bahá'í administration. [about]
  230. 1996-08-12. Prayer for Protection, by Bahá'u'lláh. A short prayer, authoritatively translated on behalf of the Universal House of Justice. [about]
  231. 1996-08-06. African religions; miracles; strange phenomena, by Universal House of Justice. Five questions: the religion of Santeria; relationship to Sabaeanism; Yoruba-based new world religions; visions and miracles of the Virgin Mary and Fatima; UFOs, aliens, and genetic engineering. [about]
  232. 1996-07-02. Dissidence and Criticism by Bahá'ís and Scholars, by Universal House of Justice. Response to a latter about the content and tone of some online discussions in email listservers in the mid-1990s. [about]
  233. 1996-07-01. Wills and Inheritance, by Universal House of Justice. Five questions about the writing of Bahá'í wills. Includes a list of which laws are not at present binding upon the friends in the western world, and a compilation of "Extracts from Four Tablets by Abdu'l-Bahá Concerning the Question of Inheritance." [about]
  234. 1996-06. Aqa Husayn Ashchi's narrative, by Universal House of Justice and Ahang Rabbani. A letter to the House requesting permission to translate and publish Aqa Husayn Ashchi's narrative and their response. [about]
  235. 1996-06-27. Monogamy, Sexual Equality, Marital Equality, and the Supreme Tribunal, by Universal House of Justice. Questions about monogamy, the Supreme Tribunal, and the Bahá'í concept of equality of the sexes in light of some Bahá'í laws and history which appear to undermine it [about]
  236. 1996-06-23. Marshall Islands population statistics, by Universal House of Justice. 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]
  237. 1996-06-14. Infallibility, Omniscience, and the Decision-making Role of the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. On the difference between infallibility and omniscience and whether the Universal House of Justice could reach a wrong decision, [about]
  238. 1996-06-12. Translations of the Bible Used by Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice. Which translations of the Bible were used by Abdu'l-Bahá. [about]
  239. 1996-06-02. Prophecy of Daniel; Modifications of Baha'u'llah and the New Era, by Universal House of Justice. Regarding the fulfilment of the Biblical prophecy of Daniel concerning 1,335 days, and modifications made to Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era. [about]
  240. 1996-05-13. Disintegration of Society and the Development of a New Order, by Universal House of Justice. On the disintegration of society and the development of a new order, and how the advancement of civilization and the development of human nature can continue. [about]
  241. 1996-04-22. Teaching the Bahá'í Faith and the Role of the Institutions, by Universal House of Justice. On the "sacred obligation" of teaching the Bahá’í Faith, the role of the institutions in teaching, and on questioning vs. obeying the institutions. [about]
  242. 1996-04-01. African Americans in the United States, by Universal House of Justice. Comments about what public role might be played by the Bahá'í Faith in America to ameliorate the difficulties faced by African-American males. [about]
  243. 1996-03-14. Laymen vs. Scholars in Bahá'í Studies, by Universal House of Justice. No distinction should be drawn between "laypeople" and "scholars" in Bahá'í studies, and the pursuit of knowledge. [about]
  244. 1996-02. Persian-speaking Believers in Anglophone Communities, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í Canada, 8:6. Some Persian expatriates feel deprived of participation in Bahá'í gatherings because of an inability to understand English. [about]
  245. 1996-02-16. Internet Communications; Virgin Birth; Encyclopedia; Administrative Order, by Universal House of Justice. Questions on email discussion groups and the Covenant, the Bahá'í stance on the Virgin Birth of Christ, the spirituality of administrating, the spiritual destiny of the American Bahá'í community, and the status of the Bahá'í Encyclopedia. [about]
  246. 1996-02-14. Prayer of the Bab "God Sufficeth...," Two versions of, by Universal House of Justice. The original text of the prayer "God Sufficeth" has not been found, and there may be two versions. [about]
  247. 1996-02-09. Ishraqát, Tablet of, Date of Revelation, by Universal House of Justice. Clues that could provide a date for the revelation of Bahá'u'lláh's "Tablet of Ishraqat." Includes part of Sen McGlinn's original query to which the House. [about]
  248. 1996-01-31. Los Angeles, Living in, by Universal House of Justice. Bahá'ís have not been advised to avoid living in Los Angeles, but should still recall the importance of pioneering and not congregating in insular communities. [about]
  249. 1995-12. Police Forces Bearing Arms, Bahá'í Enlistment in, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í Studies Bulletin, 3:4. Two letters from the House on joining armed police forces, e.g. the Ulster Defence Regiment and the police force in Northern Ireland, and whether they would be allowed to bear arms. Also discussion of consummating marriage, and marrying an atheist. [about]
  250. 1995-11-23. Homosexual Practices, Bahá'í Teachings on, by Universal House of Justice, in American Bahá'í, 152. Overview of Bahá'í teachings towards homosexual practices, and how the community should approach homosexuals. [about]
  251. 1995-10-23. Wives of Baha'u'llah, by Universal House of Justice. Information on Bahá'u'lláh's three wives, and a background to the Bahá'í teaching that people should be monogamous in the modern age. [about]
  252. 1995-10-22. Socrates in History and the Bahá'í Writings, by Universal House of Justice. Historical facts known about Socrates, some of the difficulties inherent in endeavouring to unravel the historical Socrates, and quotations from the Bahá'í Writings. [about]
  253. 1995-08-08. Arabic, Proper pronunciation of, by Universal House of Justice. Discusses whether there are specific dialects and "manners" to use in speaking Arabic. [about]
  254. 1995-06-29. Subud, Membership in, by Universal House of Justice. Whether a person may be allowed to be a member of both the Bahá'í Faith and "Subud," an international spiritual movement that began in Indonesia in the 1920s. [about]
  255. 1995-06-25. Legislative Responsibilities of the Universal House of Justice Regarding Obligatory Prayers, Guardian's Statement on, by Universal House of Justice. Brief note about which aspects of obligatory prayer the House may one day legislate on. [about]
  256. 1995-06-23. Israel, Teaching the Faith in, by Universal House of Justice. Short overview of the policies on discussing the Bahá'í Faith in Israel; the prohibition of Bahá'ís from teaching the Bahá'í Faith to Israelis extends to internet discussions. Includes US State Dept. overview of the laws regarding proselytizing in Israel. [about]
  257. 1995-05-19. Internet Discussions, Character of, by Universal House of Justice. Internet courtesy, discipline, and the need for Bahá'ís online to be a "spiritual leaven." [about]
  258. 1995-05-18. Administrative Order, Suggestions about changes in , by Universal House of Justice. Ways in which Bahá'ís may make suggestions for change within the Bahá'í administration, and the nature of internet discussions. [about]
  259. 1995-04-27. Theocracy and Separation of Church and State, by Universal House of Justice. On theocracy in relation to the Bahá'í model of government, and issues relating to the development of the Bahá’í Administrative Order. [about]
  260. 1995-04-25. Reincarnation, Rebirth and the Progress of the Soul, by Universal House of Justice. On reincarnation, the Soul and the Concept of “Return,” and The Mind and “Former Life Memories." [about]
  261. 1995-03-12. Mental Tests, by Universal House of Justice. Meaning of the phrase "mental tests" in the writings of Abdu'l-Bahá and of Shoghi Effendi. Includes short compilation of relevant passages. [about]
  262. 1995-02-24. Internet Forums, Development and Monitoring of, by International Teaching Centre. Guidance for Counsellors regarding participation in and monitoring of bulletin boards, chat rooms, and email lists. [about]
  263. 1994-12-15. Authorization of Translations and the Authority of Publications from the Research Department, by Universal House of Justice. On the process by which new translations are authorized; the authority of translations by the Guardian; and the authority of publications of the Research Department. [about]
  264. 1994-12-11. Prayers of Shoghi Effendi, by Shoghi Effendi. Why the Guardian's prayers are not translated into English. [about]
  265. 1994-11-26. Provisional Translations, Policy Concerning, by Universal House of Justice. Authorized vs. provisional translations of texts and the policies regarding their publication. Includes a compilation on "Policies and Procedures Concerning the Publication of Translations." [about]
  266. 1994-10-23. Childhood Abuse, Ritual, by Universal House of Justice. Matters of psychology and healing relating to recovery from certain forms of childhood abuse. [about]
  267. 1994-10-16. Physical Discpline of Children, by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. The Bahá'í concept of punishment within the overall context of justice and world order; the principle of reward in child-rearing; physical vs. moral and intellectual discipline. [about]
  268. 1994-09-04. Balance in life, and pioneering versus getting an education, by Universal House of Justice. Achieving balance and planning in "each important area of one's life," including balancing the need for education and a profession and pioneering. [about]
  269. 1994-08-07. Confidencialidad en los Asuntos de las Asambleas Locales y Nacionales, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  270. 1994-08-01. How Individuals Can Improve Their Understanding of the Bahá'í Teachings, by Universal House of Justice. On the inability of the finite human mind to fully grasp the import of the Teachings, and how individuals can improve their understandings, even while steeped in a climate of thinking which influences and biases their reading of scientific evidence. [about]
  271. 1994-07-06. New Religious Movements, Tolkien, Marriage, by Universal House of Justice. Various questions: new religious movements; Indian Letter of the Living; J.R.R. Tolkien; eternality of the marriage bond; illumination of Bahá'u'lláh's tablets. [about]
  272. 1994-05-19. Carta Sobre Relaciones entre AEN, Comunidad e Individuo, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  273. 1994-05-03. Homosexuality, Advice on, by Universal House of Justice. Clarification to a Bahá'í woman in love with another Bahá'í woman that the Guardian's interpretations of the Bahá'u'lláh's teachings on homosexuality are infallible; concedes that homosexuality may have a "natural" genetic cause. [about]
  274. 1994-03. Music Lyrics, Singing, and Dancing at Feast, by Universal House of Justice. Bahá'ís may incorporate music, singing, and dancing into the spiritual portions of the community devotional meetings. [about]
  275. 1994-03-30. Schools owned by Bahá'ís and "Bahá'í schools", by Universal House of Justice. Are schools owned by or run by Bahá'ís always considered "Bahá'í" schools, and does the word "Bahá'í" always appear in their title? [about]
  276. 1994-01-04. Arc Project: 1994 Open Letter, by Universal House of Justice. Status of the Arc Project (Bahá'í World Center), 1994. [about]
  277. 1993-11-23. Violence Against Women and Children, by Universal House of Justice, in American Bahá'í. Explains the nature and treatment of all forms of violent oppression against the weak. [about]
  278. 1993-07-05. Homosexuality: Biological, or a Learned Behavior?, by Universal House of Justice. Various topics related to homosexuality, with an especial focus on whether the Bahá'í writings teach that homosexuality is biologically based or is a "learned behavior." [about]
  279. 1993-02-15. Biblical discrepancies in God Passes By, by Universal House of Justice. Citation errors for quotations from Ezekiel in God Passes By. [about]
  280. 1993-02-14. Amnesty International, by Universal House of Justice. Bahá'ís may work with but should not hold membership in Amnesty International. [about]
  281. 1993-01-21. Diacritics; meaning of "Self-subsisting", by Universal House of Justice. Two disparate topics: the translation style adopted by the Guardian and other considerations related to literary style and the sacred writings, and the meaning of the term "self-subsisting." [about]
  282. 1993-01-06. Translation of Authoritative Bahá'í Texts into the Spanish Language, by Universal House of Justice. Regarding issues related to the translation of authoritative Bahá’í Texts into the Spanish language and the establishment of an international body responsible for the direction and approval of such translation work. [about]
  283. 1993 Fall. Archives, Bahá'í: Preserving and Safeguarding the Sacred Texts, by Universal House of Justice, in Andalib, 12:48. Includes estimated numbers of Tablets revealed, and numbers of Tablets archived at the Bahá'í World Center; prepared by the Archives Office on behalf of the House. [about]
  284. 1992. Research Department, Functions of; Etymologies of three terms, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í Studies Bulletin. Two questions: (1) what is the function of the Research Department, and (2) etymologies of the three terms "world of exemplars," "'álam," and "barzakh." Includes translated excerpts of tablets of Bahá'u'lláh and Abdu'l-Bahá. [about]
  285. 1992-12. National Convention, The, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  286. 1992-12-22. Childhood Abuse, and Revoking Parent's Right of Marriage Consent, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance on therapy and recovery from sexual abuse. The abusing parent's right to consent to marriage can be revoked. [about]
  287. 1992-12-08. Guardianship, Anticipation of, in the Kitab-i-Aqdas, by Universal House of Justice. Did Bahá'u'lláh anticipate the Institution of the Guardianship in the Kitab-i-Aqdas? [about]
  288. 1992-10-15. Station of Bahá'u'lláh and the Significance of His Revelation, The, by Universal House of Justice. As the soul is a mystery that the human mind cannot unravel, even more ineffable is the nature of the Manifestations of God, the relationships between them, and their relationship to God. [about]
  289. 1992-09. Authenticity of Prayers and Tablets, by Universal House of Justice, in American Bahá'í. List of some prayers and tablets which are not or might not be authentic; includes 2020 update on the prayer "Help me to refrain from every irregular inclination..." [about]
  290. 1992-09-16. Language of Revelation and Status of Guardian's Translations, by Universal House of Justice. English translations as a "basis" for translations into other European languages;. Though Shoghi Effendi's writings are "authoritative," they do not make English a language of revelation. [about]
  291. 1992-09-09. Childhood Trauma, Recovering from, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance for individuals who suffered traumatic childhood experiences at the hands of disturbed parents. [about]
  292. 1992-06-15. Holy Day Observances, by Universal House of Justice. Do Tablets of Visitation need to be recited on holy days? Do participants need to face the Qiblih while one is being recited? [about]
  293. 1992-06-08. Gaia Concept, The, by Universal House of Justice. Overview of the Gaia hypothesis, a concept which regards the entire planet as a living organism. [about]
  294. 1992-02-23. Goddess Religion, Ancient, by Universal House of Justice. Ancient goddess religions and the role of the feminine in theology. [about]
  295. 1991/1996. Compilation of Extracts Regarding Arius, by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice and Abdu'l-Bahá. Collection of materials regarding an early Christian theologian who, in expounding that Christ was subordinate to God the Father, discarded the trinity and fractured the unity of the Church. [about]
  296. 1991-1992. Station of Baha'u'llah: Three Letters, by Universal House of Justice. Three letters on the station of Bahá'u'lláh, the souls of the Manifestations, the varying intensities of their Revelations, the phrase "most precious Being," and on teaching the Faith to Christians. [about]
  297. 1991-12-30. Aspects of the Bahá'í Teachings, Conditions for Membership, and Voting Rights: Seven various questions, by Universal House of Justice. On Bahá'í status and community membership, spiritual primacy, Most Great Spirit, studying the Covenant, revelation of the Bab, civil elections, and definition of a pioneer. Includes short compilation "Conditions for Membership in the Bahá'í Community." [about]
  298. 1991-12-09. Violation of Baha'i and Civil Law, by Universal House of Justice. Role of Spiritual Assemblies in regulating behavior of Bahá'ís, removal of administrative rights, and treatment of Bahá'ís convicted of a criminal offense. [about]
  299. 1991-12-09. Law, Application of, by Universal House of Justice. Questions concerning the violation of Bahá'í and civil law, and the removal of administrative rights. [about]
  300. 1991-11-12. Huququ'llah Transactions, Examples of, by Universal House of Justice. Information and examples about calculating Huququ'llah transactions. [about]
  301. 1991-11-06. Huququ'llah, Sixteen Questions about, by Universal House of Justice. Sixteen detailed questions about Huququ'llah, submitted by a Bahá'í attorney. [about]
  302. 1991-10-03. Yá 'Aliyyu'l-A'lá, by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. On the meaning and correct transliteration of "Yá 'Aliyyu'l-A'lá" (O Thou Most High"), where it can be found, and if it is an invocation to the Báb. [about]
  303. 1991-09-19. "Devotional Meetings," Definition and Scope of, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance on the structure and content of devotional gatherings. [about]
  304. 1991-09-11. Arc Project: 1991 Open Letter, by Universal House of Justice. Status of the Arc Project (Bahá'í World Center), 1991. [about]
  305. 1991-09-08. Translation and Review, by Universal House of Justice. Whether certain scholars were authorized as translators, and that the institution of review is not being abrogated at this time. [about]
  306. 1991-08-28. Condition of non-Bahá'í Relatives after Death, The, by Universal House of Justice. Four questions: Do the non-Bahá'í parents of believers become Bahá'ís in the next world? What is the definition of "kin"? What is the requisite spiritual state of the believer? What conditions are associated with the divine bounty? [about]
  307. 1991-06. Covenant-Breakers in Bahá'í Historiography, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í Studies Bulletin, 5:3-6:1. Bahá'í scholars may, when needed, use books by Covenant Breakers. [about]
  308. 1991-06-20. Secret of Divine Civilization Translation, Capital Punishment, and Other Questions, by Universal House of Justice. On the capitalization of pronouns, reference to "we Muslims," works of Abdu'l-Bahá revealed during the time of Bahá'u'lláh, the first person to recognize Bahá'u'lláh, and designer of the temple in Ishqabad. Includes a compilation on capital punishment. [about]
  309. 1991-01. Five Questions: Loss of Voting Rights, Mani, Magi, Five-Pointed Star, Joseph Smith, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í Studies Bulletin, 4:3-4:4. Responses to various questions. Closes with quotations on Confucianism and Genesis. [about]
  310. 1991-01-02. Obligatory Prayers and Ablutions, by Universal House of Justice and Bahá'u'lláh, in Bahá'í Studies Bulletin, 4:3-4. Letter from the House on missing prayers due to ailment, an insecure environment, or an inability to speak. Followed by a brief compilation. [about]
  311. 1990/1995/2007. World Order, Evolution Towards: Notes on recent secondary literature, compilation, and two memoranda from the Bahá'í World Centre, by Universal House of Justice, in Online Journal of Bahá'í Studies, 1. Two letters, "Request for Materials about the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh" and "World Government and the Universal House of Justice," and compilation "Extracts from Letters Written by and on Behalf of the House of Justice on Evolution Towards World Order." [about]
  312. 1990-11-06. Unity of Religions in This Century, Jews and the Crucifixion, and the Sacrifice of Ishmael, The, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  313. 1990-11-06. Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era Regarding the Explanation of Daniel 12:12: Beckwith's Allegations, by Universal House of Justice. Responses to allegations Francis Beckwith makes in his booklet "Bahá'í" about changes to this book. [about]
  314. 1990-01. Tahirih and Women's Suffrage, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í Studies Bulletin, 4:2. Two letters on Táhirih's association with women's suffrage, and the authenticity of the words "You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women". [about]
  315. 1989-11-20. Tablets to the Kings, by Universal House of Justice. Two questions on the Tablets to the Kings: which ones were delivered and how, and the response of Queen Victoria. [about]
  316. 1989-08-25. John the Baptist and Interpretation, by Research Department of the Universal House of Justice. Various questions about the the Bahá’í position on John the Baptist, his station and teaching, and the function of interpretation. [about]
  317. 1989-06-08. Tablet to a Physician (Lawh-i-Tibb), by Universal House of Justice. Complete version of a letter which has been excerpted in various compilations. [about]
  318. 1988-06-05. Legislating on Morality, by Universal House of Justice. Areas in which the Universal House of Justice is refraining from legislating on, e.g. abortion and homosexuality. [about]
  319. 1988-05-31. Women on the Universal House of Justice, by Universal House of Justice. Response to a paper presented at a Bahá'í Studies conference which raised the possibility that women could one day be eligible for membership on the Universal House of Justice. [about]
  320. 1988-05-31. Elegibilidad de las Mujeres en la Casa Universal de Justicia, by Universal House of Justice. [about]
  321. 1988-03-13. Poets, Guidance to, by Universal House of Justice. Guidance on the responsibilities of poets; includes an overview of Tablets addressed to poets. [about]
  322. 1987. Dancing in the Haziratu'l-Quds, by Universal House of Justice. Recreational dancing in a temple is not appropriate, but cultural and devotional dancing is acceptable. [about]
  323. 1987-11-09. Alcoholics Anonymous, by Universal House of Justice. Three short letters concerning Bahá'í participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. [about]
  324. 1987-09-14. Resurrection of Christ and the Bible, by Universal House of Justice. Information on Bahá'í concepts related to the Resurrection of Christ. [about]
  325. 1987-08-31. Arc Project: 1987 Open Letter, by Universal House of Justice. Status of the Arc Project (Bahá'í World Center), 1987. [about]
  326. 1987-06-17. Peace, Activism for, by Universal House of Justice. Bahá'ís may be actively involved in peace processes but may not interfere excessively, since Bahá'í institutions will not be directly involved in effecting the political unity of nations. [about]
  327. 1986. Iranian Expatriates, Letter to, following 1979 Iranian Revolution, by Universal House of Justice, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 18 (1979-1983). Open letter of support and guidance to Iranians who had recently fled the Iranian Revolution. [about]
  328. 1986-10-26. Withdrawal of Administrative Rights, by Universal House of Justice. Spiritual Assemblies may remain in contact with those Bahá'ís who have had their Administrative Rights removed, but withdrawal of rights is a serious action and assemblies should in general should not initiate contact. [about]
  329. 1986-01-07. Biblical Verses, Interpretation of, by Universal House of Justice. Interpretation of Biblical verses. Includes chart showing all references in the Bahá'í writings to verses in the Book of Revelation. [about]
  330. 1985. Children, Oppression of, 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]
  331. 1985-07-03. Dissimulation by Iranian Emmigrants, by Universal House of Justice and National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. Letters from the House and the US NSA concerning Bahá'ís who were able to escape Iran in 1997 by denying their Faith. [about]
  332. 1985-01. International Youth Year, 1985, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters, giving words of inspiration and guidance for the International Youth Year, 1985. [about]
  333. 1985 Winter. Whether Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb Met, Indications in the Writings and Historical Records Relative to the Question, by Universal House of Justice, in Andalib, 5:17. Overview of sources indicating that Bahá'u'lláh and The Báb never met in person. [about]
  334. 1984/2005. 20,000 Martyrs, Source of Statements about, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters from the Research Department. [about]
  335. 1984-07-01. Pilgrims Notes and the "Calamity", by International Teaching Centre. Status of Pilgrims' Notes and their discussion of the catastrophic events some Bahá'ís believe might occur around the turn of the millennium. [about]
  336. 1983-09-01. Spiritual Growth, Essential Requisites for, by Universal House of Justice. Letter to Europe, its historically-recent turn away from religion, six ways to improve spirituality, and the importance of prayer and meditation. [about]
  337. 1983-09-01. Meditation, Prayer, and Spiritualization, by Universal House of Justice. Practicing personal spirituality and methods for achieving spiritual growth. [about]
  338. 1983-08-15. Krishna, historiography of; Meaning of "Qayyúm", by Universal House of Justice. Two questions: historical information about Krishna, and the meaning of the term "qayyum". [about]
  339. 1983-07-04. European Bahá'í Youth Conference in Innsbruck, by Universal House of Justice. Challenges facing European Bahá'í Youth, followed by consolation to Bahá'í youth in light of the 1983 martyrdoms of young Bahá'ís in Iran. [about]
  340. 1982. Canadian National Convention functioning, by Universal House of Justice. Reply to questions from an individual about the functioning of the National Convention in Canada with specific reference to the tellers report and the election of officers. [about]
  341. 1982/1984. Function of Interpretation, The, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters: difference between the authoritative interpretation of Abdu'l-Bahá and the Guardian vs. the divinely inspired legislation of the House of Justice, and the qualitative difference between interpretation and elucidations of the House of Justice. [about]
  342. 1982-12-02. Salmani's My Memories of Baha'u'llah, Publication of, by Universal House of Justice. Two letters, to a Bahá'í publisher and an individual, regarding the 1982 publication of My Memories of Bahá'u'lláh, an autobiography of Bahá'u'lláh's barber, Ustad Salmani. [about]
  343. 1982-04-28. Infallibility and Knowledge of Abdu'l-Baha, by Universal House of Justice. Abdu'l-Bahá's infallibility, authority, and the extent to which his knowledge was historically contextualized. [about]
  344. 1980-06-26. Photographs of Bahá'u'lláh; William Miller, by Universal House of Justice. Two questions and a short compilation occasioned by William Miller's book The Bahá'í Faith: Its History and Teachings: reading books by covenant-breakers, and viewing photographs of Bahá'u'lláh. [about]
  345. 1979-05-13. Zoroaster, Date of, by Universal House of Justice. Clarifications re the dates and bio information Bahá'í texts give for the prophet Zoroaster. [about]
  346. 1978-03-27. Ranks and Functions in the Bahá'í Cause, by Universal House of Justice. Different ranks of and interactive functioning of the Continental Board of Counsellors versus National Spiritual Assemblies. [about]
  347. 1972-04-24. Continental Boards of Counselors, Elucidation of the Nature of, by Universal House of Justice. The nature of the Institution of the Continental Boards of Counselors and its relationship to the Institution of the Hands of the Cause. [about]
  348. 1968-10-09. Pioneering or Education?, by Universal House of Justice. To Bahá'í youth in every land: deciding whether to pioneer or continue with higher education. [about]
  349. 1966-06-10. Youth in Every Land, to, by Universal House of Justice, in Wellspring of Guidance. Three fields of service open to young Bahá'ís: improving their personal character, teaching the Faith to others, and preparing for their later years through education. [about]
  350. 1966-05-27. Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice, The, by Universal House of Justice. Passages from a letter on the relationship between the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice, the timing of the election of the House, the lack of a will by or a successor to the Guardian, and the House's ability to function on its own. [about]
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