A Review of the book: The Citizens of the World An analysis of the western Baha’i studies from a globalization perspective, by by: Margit Warburg, Brill, 2006. by: Mohammad Gogani   Abstract Studies about the Baha’i Faith in the fields of phenomenology, sociology, theology, and historiography among the Western scholars are as old as about one hundred and fifty years! …

Abdul-Baha’s selfishness in the implementation of the Baha’u’llah’s will By: Maryam Agah Abstract One of the serious recommendations in the Bahai Faith is to write a will and determine a deputy for its implementation. In this regard, Baha’u’llah wrote his testament called the Covenant. In that will, he introduced his eldest son Abbas as his first successor, followed by his …

  The Babi Rebellions and the Reaction of and Reasons Mirza Taghi Khan Farahani Mohammad Derogar   Abstract Mirza Taghi Khan Amir-Nezam Farahani is one of the great men of contemporary history who has been subject to different praise or hatred views . Although this historical character has been widely praised by various segments of Iranian society, but throughout the …

By: Mohammad Fattahzadeh   Abstract:The Bahai Population in different countries seems to be an unsolved puzzle! Despite the existence of an exact statistical system and periodical reports of Bahai population in every country, the Bahai administration has been reluctant to publicize them, and has always referred to uncertain estimates that are highly exaggerated.           Although the Bahai websites and paper …

The Finality of the Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him); Part 1 Zeinab Khanzadeh Abstract: Belief in the finality of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is one of the most important Islamic beliefs that has been supported by numerous Quranic Verses and Traditions (Ahadith). According to Islamic sources, the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) is the only prophet who has …

Baha’i From the point of view of Baha’i critics and Baha’i intellectuals: Part 7, Frederick Glaysher Hamid Farnag – Master of International Law Abstract:        Frederick Glaysher is one of the Baha’i critics who, after 25 years of active membership in the Baha’i community, were blamed by the Baha’i organization for his criticism of Baha’i Faith and his name removed from …

Noninterference and Noninvolvement in Politics, from assertion to reality By : Narges Hadji Ghorbani The relation between religion and politics has always been a matter of dispute among the intellectuals. Bahaism is one of the faiths that clearly speaks about this relation. Bahaullah, the main leader of Baha’ism, ordered his followers to fully obeying the rulers and governments. His successor, …

Continuation of Guidance: Hasan Tale’i Abstract: God the Almighty has already sent some messengers among the human beings to guide them. There were no contradictions or differences in their teachings or speeches since they have been chosen by God. That luminous chain of Divine Messengers ended to Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) by the will of God. After the last prophet, 12 …

Interview with Professor Oliver Scharbrodt Professor Oliver Scharbrodt is a German-born professor of Islamic studies at the Faculty of Religions at the University of Birmingham, UK. He married a Jordanian woman living in London, 12 years ago and became a Muslim. He chooses “Comparison of Egyptian Islamist Muhammad ‘Abduh with Abbas Abdu’l-Bahá, the second leader of the Bahais, in connection …

by John Walbridge Published in Iranian Studies, 29:3-4, pages 339-362 ۱۹۹۶ Winter/Fall        On 5 May 1850 the Babis of Zanjan rose in arms against the Qajar governor of the town. Led by a charismatic cleric known as Hujjat-i Zanjani, two thousand Babi fighters with their families held part of the town against a much larger government army. Nine months …