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The book is a collection of the major writings of Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, which were revealed during his exile in Adrianople and 'Akká. The writings, including the Súriy-i-Haykal (The Temple) and the Súrih of the Kings, contain messages addressed to individual potentates, such as Pope Pius IX, Napoleon III, Czar Alexander II, Queen Victoria, and Náṣiri'd-Dín Sháh, emphasizing the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments. Bahá'u'lláh calls upon the rulers to recognize the divine message and the Prophet of God, warning them of the consequences of rejecting His message and prophesying the violent downfall of some of these kings and emperors. The book highlights the universal and eternal nature of Bahá'u'lláh's message, which continues to be relevant and inspiring to people around the world today. The writings also emphasize the need for rulers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects and to act with justice and compassion, and contain stories and anecdotes that illustrate the fleeting nature of worldly power and the importance of spiritual growth. Throughout the book, Bahá'u'lláh expresses His desire to guide humanity towards the path of righteousness and to bring about a transformation in the hearts of individuals, urging them to arise and take action to compose their differences and reduce their armaments, that they may be guided towards the path of righteousness.
The chapter introduces the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, which was proclaimed to the kings and rulers of the world during his exile in Adrianople and later in 'Akká. This Revelation is considered the "meridian glory" of his Faith and marks a significant period in the history of the Bahá'í Faith. The chapter presents the first full, authorized English translation of Bahá'u'lláh's major writings, including the Súriy-i-Haykal (The Temple) and the Súrih of the Kings. These writings contain messages addressed to individual potentates, such as Pope Pius IX, Napoleon III, Czar Alexander II, Queen Victoria, and Náṣiri'd-Dín Sháh, and emphasize the importance of justice, the reduction of armaments, and the resolution of conflicts among nations. The chapter also highlights the violent downfall of some of these kings and emperors, which was prophesied by Bahá'u'lláh. The Súriy-i-Haykal is a composite work that incorporates Bahá'u'lláh's messages to various rulers, and its conclusion reveals the importance he attached to these messages and their direct association with biblical prophecies. The chapter concludes with a message from the Universal House of Justice, expressing gratitude to the committees that translated these writings and emphasizing the significance of Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation in the current age.
The Súriy-i-Haykal is a composite work that incorporates Bahá'u'lláh's messages to various rulers, including Pope Pius IX, Napoleon III, Czar Alexander II, Queen Victoria, and Náṣiri'd-Dín Sháh. The work is a call to justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine message and the Prophet of God. Bahá'u'lláh addresses each of the rulers, urging them to turn towards God and to recognize the truth of His revelation. He also warns them of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The work is characterized by its poetic and symbolic language, and is considered one of the most important and challenging works of Bahá'u'lláh. The Súriy-i-Haykal is a testament to the universal and eternal nature of Bahá'u'lláh's message, and its themes and ideas continue to be relevant and inspiring to people around the world today.
The chapter focuses on the messages of Bahá'u'lláh to various rulers, including Pope Pius IX, Napoleon III, Czar Alexander II, Queen Victoria, and Náṣiri'd-Dín Sháh. Bahá'u'lláh addresses each ruler, urging them to turn towards God and recognize the truth of His revelation. He warns them of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The messages emphasize the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments, and call upon the rulers to recognize the divine message and the Prophet of God. The chapter also highlights the violent downfall of some of these rulers, which was prophesied by Bahá'u'lláh. The Súriy-i-Haykal, a composite work that incorporates Bahá'u'lláh's messages to various rulers, is considered one of the most important and challenging works of Bahá'u'lláh. The chapter concludes with a message from the Universal House of Justice, expressing gratitude to the committees that translated these writings and emphasizing the significance of Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation in the current age.
The chapter focuses on the messages of Bahá'u'lláh to various rulers, including Napoleon III, and emphasizes the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments. Bahá'u'lláh addresses each ruler, urging them to turn towards God and recognize the truth of His revelation, and warns them of the consequences of rejecting His message. The chapter also highlights the violent downfall of some of these rulers, which was prophesied by Bahá'u'lláh. Additionally, the chapter explores the themes of divine sovereignty, the power of God's word, and the importance of following God's commandments. Bahá'u'lláh also emphasizes the need for rulers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects and to act with justice and compassion. The chapter concludes with a message from the Universal House of Justice, expressing gratitude to the committees that translated Bahá'u'lláh's writings and emphasizing the significance of His Revelation in the current age.
The chapter focuses on Bahá'u'lláh's messages to Czar Alexander II, emphasizing the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments. Bahá'u'lláh addresses the Czar, urging him to turn towards God and recognize the truth of His revelation. He also warns the Czar of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The chapter highlights the violent downfall of some of the rulers, which was prophesied by Bahá'u'lláh, and emphasizes the need for rulers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects and to act with justice and compassion. Additionally, the chapter explores the themes of divine sovereignty, the power of God's word, and the importance of following God's commandments.
The chapter focuses on the messages of Bahá'u'lláh to Queen Victoria, emphasizing the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments. Bahá'u'lláh addresses the Queen, urging her to turn towards God and recognize the truth of His revelation. He warns her of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The chapter highlights the violent downfall of some of the rulers, which was prophesied by Bahá'u'lláh, and emphasizes the need for rulers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects and to act with justice and compassion. The chapter also explores the themes of divine sovereignty, the power of God's word, and the importance of following God's commandments. Additionally, the chapter mentions the Lawḥ-i-Ra’ís, a Tablet revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, which exposes the abuse of civil power by the Ottoman Prime Minister and warns of the imminent downfall of the Sulṭán. The chapter concludes with a message from the Universal House of Justice, expressing gratitude to the committees that translated Bahá'u'lláh's writings and emphasizing the significance of His Revelation in the current age.
The chapter focuses on the messages of Bahá'u'lláh to Náṣiri'd-Dín Sháh, emphasizing the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments. Bahá'u'lláh addresses the Sháh, urging him to turn towards God and recognize the truth of His revelation. He warns the Sháh of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The chapter highlights the violent downfall of some of the rulers, which was prophesied by Bahá'u'lláh, and emphasizes the need for rulers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects and to act with justice and compassion. The Lawḥ-i-Sulṭán, a Tablet revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, is a testament to the universal and eternal nature of Bahá'u'lláh's message, and its themes and ideas continue to be relevant and inspiring to people around the world today.
The Súriy-i-Ra’ís is a tablet that conveys the message of Bahá'u'lláh to the Chief, urging him to turn towards God and recognize the truth of His revelation. Bahá'u'lláh addresses the Chief, warning him of the consequences of rejecting His message and the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The tablet is characterized by its poetic and symbolic language, emphasizing the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments. Bahá'u'lláh also shares stories and anecdotes to illustrate the fleeting nature of worldly power and the importance of spiritual growth. Throughout the tablet, Bahá'u'lláh expresses His desire to guide the Chief towards the path of righteousness and to bring about a transformation in his heart. The Lawḥ-i-Ra’ís is a complementary tablet that further emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine message and the Prophet of God. The Súriy-i-Mulúk is a tablet addressed to the kings of the earth, calling upon them to give ear to the Voice of God and to fear Him. Bahá'u'lláh urges the kings to abandon their worldly possessions and to turn towards God, emphasizing the importance of justice, equity, and compassion. The tablet concludes with a call to the kings to arise and take action, to compose their differences, and to reduce their armaments, that they may be guided towards the path of righteousness.
The chapter contains a series of tablets and letters written by Bahá'u'lláh to various rulers and individuals, including the Chief, the King of Persia, and the kings of the earth. In these writings, Bahá'u'lláh calls upon the rulers to turn towards God, to recognize the truth of His revelation, and to abandon their worldly possessions and desires. He warns them of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. Bahá'u'lláh also emphasizes the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments, and calls upon the rulers to prioritize the well-being of their subjects and to act with compassion and mercy. The chapter also includes accounts of the suffering and persecution endured by Bahá'u'lláh and His followers, as well as the prophecies and warnings given to the rulers and people of the world.
The chapter Lawḥ-i-Fu’ád and Súriy-i-Mulúk contains the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, which are addressed to various rulers and individuals, including the Chief, the Minister of the King of Paris, and the kings of the earth. The writings emphasize the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments, and call upon the rulers to recognize the divine message and the Prophet of God. Bahá'u'lláh warns the rulers of the consequences of rejecting His message and of the ultimate triumph of His Cause. The writings also contain stories and anecdotes that illustrate the fleeting nature of worldly power and the importance of spiritual growth. Throughout the chapter, Bahá'u'lláh expresses His desire to guide the rulers towards the path of righteousness and to bring about a transformation in their hearts. The chapter concludes with a message of hope and encouragement, urging the rulers to arise and take action to compose their differences and reduce their armaments, that they may be guided towards the path of righteousness.
This chapter consists of three Tablets: the Súriy-i-Mulúk, the Lawḥ-i-Ra’ís, and the Lawḥ-i-Fu’ád. The Súriy-i-Mulúk is addressed to the kings of the earth, calling upon them to give ear to the Voice of God, to fear Him, and to abandon their worldly possessions and desires. The Tablet emphasizes the importance of justice, unity, and the reduction of armaments, and warns the kings of the consequences of rejecting God's message. The Lawḥ-i-Ra’ís is a lamentation of the sufferings of Bahá'u'lláh and His family at the hands of their oppressors, and a warning to the Chief and the people of the consequences of their actions. The Lawḥ-i-Fu’ád is a condemnation of those who have opposed Bahá'u'lláh and a declaration of God's power and sovereignty. Throughout the chapter, Bahá'u'lláh emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine message and the Prophet of God, and calls upon the rulers and people to turn towards God and to act with justice and compassion.