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Faris Badii
- Persian title yet-to-be entered Session #73 · 2007
- Conferred Infallibility and the Will and Testament of `Abdu’l-Bahá: “Intrinsic characteristics and historical perspectives” Session #74 · 2007
- `Abdu’l-Bahá The Mystery of God Session #102 · 2011 Even though "Abdu'l-Baha" was the title preferred by the Center of the Covenant of Baha'u'llah Himself, His titles and appellations are many. Among them "the Trust of God," "this sacred and glorious being," "this Branch …
- سرّ الله الاقوم: بحثی در القاب و نعوت حضرت عبد البهاء Session #106 · 2011
- شرح نزول بر خی از الواح حضرت عبذالبهاء Session #106 · 2011
- Abdu’l-Bahá: The Mystery of God Session #107 · 2011 Even though "`Abdu'l-Bahá" was the title preferred by the Center of the Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh Himself, His titles and appellations are many. Among them "the Trust of God," "this sacred and glorious being," "this Branch…
- Life Lessons from `Abdu’l-Bahá: Vision of a Bahá’í Community Session #109 · 2012 This presentation is based on a compilation of short "one liners" extracted by the presenter from the talks and Writings of `Abdu'l-Bahá on how He wanted us and our youth and children to conduct our personal and social l…
- `Abdu’l-Bahá’s First Public Talk in America: Church of Ascension, New York Session #109 · 2012 This is one of the first talks delivered by `Abdu'l-Bahá during the first few days after His arrival in New York and the beginning of his travels in North America. This talk is also the first talk that he delivered in a …
- Kitáb-i-Iqán, From Bábí to Bahá’í Dispensation Session #113 · 2012 Even though the "Persian Bayán" is the mother-book of the Bábí Dispensation, the Báb left it incomplete. The Báb prophesied that "Him Whom God Shall Make Manifest" will complete it. The revelation of the Kitáb-i-Iqán ful…
- `Abdu’l-Bahá’s First Public Talk in America: Church of Ascension, New York Session #113 · 2012 This is one of the first talks delivered by `Abdu'l-Bahá during the first few days after His arrival in New York and the beginning of his travels in North America. This talk is also the first talk that he delivered in a …
- Major Debates and Disputations of Belief in History and the Bahá’í Dispensation Session #121 · 2013 Religious and scientific differences of views and opinions throughout human history have resulted in incalculable debates and disputations. Despite its short life, the Bahá'í history has also witnessed some major debates…
- Life and Times of the Guardian Through His Writings and His Plans Session #123 · 2014 This presentation offers a new look at the events of the life of the Guardian as can be deciphered through His writings, messages and actions. Focus is given on short term vs. long term goals accomplished, or designed to…
- Symbolism and Metaphor in the Writings of Shoghi Effendi Session #128 · 2014 A unique characteristic of the work of the Guardian is His use of symbolism. An examination of His writings, plans and directives reveals continual use of metaphor in almost all of His major and minor works. Questions su…
- Islamic and Baha’i Interpretations of the tradition “He who knoweth himself knoweth his Lord” Session #130 · 2015 The purpose of interpretation is to reveal the inner meaning of a verse of Quran or a tradition. Historically, various methods of interpretation have been utilized to arrive at the inner meaning and real purpose of the v…
- Memorials of the Faithful: An Introduction Session #130 · 2015 Composed in Farsi by Abdu'l-Baha in 1915 and translated into English by Marzieh Gail, "Memorials of the Faithful" is an anthology of biographies of some early believers of the east. During those tumultuous years of WWI w…
- Haj Mehdi Arjmand: A Biographical Review Session #135 · 2015 Annual sessions of Irfan Colloquia were established about 18 years ago in honor and memory of Haj Mehdi Arjmand. Irfan has enjoyed continuous support and sponsorship of the grandchildren of Haj Mehdi Arjmand. Haj Mehdi A…