The Kitab-I-Aqdas: The Most Holy Book Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Book by Baha'u'llah
Hardcover: 296 pages
Publisher: Bahai Pub Trust (March 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0853989990
ISBN-13: 978-0853989998
Product Dimensions: 1 x 5.8 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
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The Baha'i Faith believes in progressive revelation. They have no doubt that there is only one God, and that same God have provided us with guidance through out history through educators of mankind such as Moses, Buddha, Christ, Mohammed and Baha'u'llah. Baha'is also feel that the differences in religion comes from the social teachings applicable to the era and from the land it originated.In addition to the social teachings, each religion has its physical expressions of the spiritual teachings, such as prayers and fasting, and that may mark the visual differences of religion.Nonetheless, Baha'is believe that the spiritual foundations have always remained the same.Essentially, there should be no conflict between religions, as much as there shouldn't be between different grades of the same school.This Book lays the foundations for the Baha'i social teachings as well as the physical expressions of the spiritual teachings for this day and age.It is a unique Book even in all the Writings of Baha'u'llah.One thing to note is that since Baha'is also believe in following the laws of the land they reside in, some teachings in this book do not apply even to the Baha'is just yet.However, if the Baha'i Faith's austonition growth continues and follows the pattern of former religions, this global Faith, and this Book could have an effect on establishing the common law for the entire world.Though this Book is not a nit picky law book, it provides a frame work to social order, starting from the individuals to the family, and to the rulers of the world. This Book well may be the foundation of the new world order.This book was written in 1872, and finally translated into English with additional notes in 1992. Recommended for all and strongly suggested to read not as a stand alone book, but with other Writings of Baha'u'llah, in order to get a better sense of the range of Baha'u'llah's writings, and to grasp the more spiritual aspect of this Faith. This book is a must for those who collect and study Baha'i Books.It is a very sweet, strong and deep Book that stimulates the mind and soul, in this new dispensation.
As a Baha'i, I found this book to be most useful in understandig Baha'u'llah's plan for a New World Order. It is interesting that a full authorized English Language edition only became available late in the 20th century! It is, of course, essential readig for any Baha'i who wants a deeper and mature understanding of the Cause. Others may be surprised at how modern some of the ideas are considering the date of its inception (equality of men and women, equality of races, mandatory education for all, a unified political body, a unified economic plan, abolishment of religious intolerance, a universal language and script, lasting peace, decline of nationalism replaced by a strict allegiance to humanity as a whole, uification of revealed religions,among others). This only speaks to the divine wisdom of Baha'u'llah as the Founder of what is probably the fasting growing faith world wide. It is worth noting that even today with horrible persecutions of Baha'is in Iran and Egypt, we still consider Muslims our brothers and welcome them in our worship centers and try to visit their Mosques whenever possible and allowable. The basis for this is all exxplained by the Most Holy Book of our Faith. Along with this I would recommend The Kitab-I-Iqan (The Book Of Certitude) in which Baha'u'llah sets forth His theology of progressive revelation and its consequence today. The two go together very well and are constant companions by my side.Salam!Harry
If you are a Baha'i this book is a must. It is the book of laws for the Faith, and instructs us on how to live our lives. This could also be a great thing for a seeker of the Faith to read and learn how Baha'i live their lives, and the administrative order. The Kitab-I-Aqdas is very powerful and also beautiful written by Baha'u'llah and translated into English by the Guardian of the Faith Shoghi Effendi, the Great Prophet's grandson.
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I read this book before becoming a christian. I have come to the conclusion that Bahai is not the way
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