A Compilation on Bahá’í Education
Author:
Various
Source:
Compiled by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, Bahá’í World Centre, August 1976
Pages:
59
[Frontispiece]
“The newly born babe of that Day excels the wisest and most venerable men of…”
FROM THE WRITINGS OF BAHÁ’U’LLÁH:
“1: The Prophets and Messengers of God have been sent down for the sole purpose of…”
“2: We have decreed, O people, that the highest and last end of all learning…”
“3: Consider … the revelation of the light of the Name of God, the Educator….”
“4: Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack of a proper education hath, however,…”
“5: Bend your minds and wills to the education of the peoples and kindreds of the…”
“6: We prescribe unto all men that which will lead to the exaltation of the…”
“7: Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son and…”
“8: …Everyone, whether man or woman, should hand over to a trusted person a…”
“9: Strain every nerve to acquire both inner and outer perfections, for the…”
“10: Man is even as steel, the essence of which is hidden: through admonition…”
“11: There are many things which will, if neglected, be wasted, and come to…”
“12: It is the bounden duty of parents to rear their children to be staunch in…”
“13: The fear of God hath ever been the prime factor in the education of His…”
“14: That which is of paramount importance for the children, that which must…”
“15: …Schools must first train the children in the principles of religion,…”
“16: …Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive…”
“17: …The learned of the day must direct the people to acquire those…”
“18: It is incumbent upon the children to exert themselves to the utmost in…”
“19: In the treasuries of the knowledge of God there lieth concealed a…”
“20: It beseemeth … the … officials of the Government to convene a gathering and…”
“21: Teach ye your children the verses that have been divinely revealed, that…”
“22: Teach your children that which hath been sent down from the heaven of…”
“23: At the outset of every endeavour, it is incumbent to look to the end of…”
“24: As to the children: We have directed that in the beginning they should be…”
“25: O Husayn! O thou Preceptor!…”
“26: Blessed is that teacher who remaineth faithful to the Covenant of God, and…”
FROM THE WRITINGS OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ:
“27: O God, O Thou Who hast cast Thy splendour over the luminous realities of…”
“28: O thou true friend! Read, in the school of God, the lessons of the…”
“29: Man is in the highest degree of materiality, and at the beginning of…”
“30: Man is said to be the greatest representative of God, and he is the Book…”
“31: Close investigation will show that the primary cause of oppression and…”
“32: The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education….”
“33: Observe carefully how education and the arts of civilization bring honour,….”
“34: But education is of three kinds: material, human, and spiritual….”
“35: There are some who imagine that an innate sense of human dignity will…”
“36: As to the differences among human beings and the superiority or…”
“37: Question.—How many kinds of character has man, and what is the cause…”
“38: As to the difference between that material civilization now prevailing,…”
“39: Among the safeguards of the Holy Faith is the training of children, and…”
“40: The root cause of wrongdoing is ignorance, and we must therefore hold fast…”
“41: Were there no educator, all souls would remain savage, and were it not for…”
“42: And among the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh is the promotion of education….”
“43: There are certain pillars which have been established as the unshakeable…”
“44: Thou didst write as to the children: From the very beginning, the…”
“45: My wish is that these children should receive a Bahá’í education, so…”
“46: Child education is a matter of the utmost importance. The infant, while…”
“47: O thou who gazest upon the Kingdom of God!…”
“48: We have previously written and sent out a detailed letter regarding the…”
“49: As to thy question regarding the education of children: It behoveth thee…”
“50: Exert every effort to acquire the various branches of knowledge and true…”
“51: O ye two servants at the Holy Threshold!…”
“52: O ye two well-loved handmaids of God! Whatever a man’s tongue speaketh,…”
“53: O thou steadfast in the Covenant!…”
“54: O true companions!…”
“55: The education and training of children is among the most meritorious acts…”
“56: Among the greatest of all services that can possibly be rendered by man to…”
“57: Blessed art thou, since thou art engaged in rendering a service which will…”
“58: It is the hope of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that those youthful souls in the…”
“59: O thou handmaid of God!…”
“60: Make ye inquiries as to a woman teacher. She must be extremely modest,…”
“61: In thy school, instruct thou God’s children in the customs of the Kingdom….”
“62: Make every effort to acquire the advanced knowledge of the day, and strain…”
“63: O thou steadfast in the Covenant!…”
“64: O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant!…”
“65: O thou teacher of the children of the Kingdom!…”
“66: O ye recipients of the favours of God!…”
“67: O ye of high resolve and noble aims!…”
“68: One of the friends hath sent us a letter regarding the school at…”
“69: The services ye are rendering in support of the Ta’yíd School merit the…”
“70: What thou hadst written as to the school is a cause for great rejoicing,…”
“71: Make ye every effort to improve the Tarbíyat School and to develop order…”
“72: The All-Merciful hath created humankind for the adornment of this…”
“73: God be praised that ye have succeeded in establishing a school in…”
“74: The method of instruction which ye have established, beginning with proofs…”
“75: As to the children: From the age of five their formal education must…”
“76: Thou didst ask as to the education of children. Those children who,…”
“77: The subjects to be taught in children’s school are many, and for lack of…”
“78: As to the organization of the schools: If possible the children should…”
“79: As to the education of children, exert every effort to further this; it is…”
“80: The school for girls taketh precedence over the school for boys, for it is…”
“81: Our hearts rejoiced at thy letter concerning a school for girls….”
“82: In past centuries the girl children of Persia were deprived of all…”
“83: In this holy Cause the question of orphans hath the utmost importance….”
“84: Your letter hath come and hath occasioned the utmost joy, with its news…”
“85: Thou didst write about the believers’ daughters who attend the schools of…”
“86: Consider that if the mother is a believer, the children will become…”
“87: O handmaids of the beauty of Abhá! Your letter hath come, and its perusal…”
“88: Today it is obligatory for the loved ones of God, and their imperative…”
“89: O Handmaids of the Lord!…”
“90: … O maid-servants of the Merciful! It is incumbent upon you to train…”
“91: Deliver my longings and greetings to the consolation of thine eye… and…”
“92: …O dear one of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá! Be the son of thy father and be the…”
“93: O ye dear children!…”
“94: It is incumbent upon the youth to walk in the footsteps of Hakím…”
“95: The Sunday school for the children in which the Tablets and Teachings of…”
“96: O ye children of the the Kingdom:…”
“97: O young trees and plants, matchless and tender, that grow in the meadows…”
FROM THE WRITINGS OF SHOGHI EFFENDI AND LETTERS WRITTEN ON HIS BEHALF:
“98: For the members of the Children’s Educational Work Committee … I…”
“99: They must promote by every means in their power the material as well as…”
“100: As to the spiritual activities of the “Children of the Kingdom” in…”
“101: A basic and vital requirement of these days is the matter of educating the…”
“102: The “Magazine of the Children of the Kingdom”, the latest issue of which I…”
“103: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has always attached very great importance to the education of…”
“104: In connection with the question that you had asked as to whether you…”
“105: Among the sacred obligations devolving upon the Spiritual Assemblies is…”
“106: Shoghi Effendi was very interested to hear of the plans you are making for…”
“107: We had heard through various channels the wonderful way your children had…”
“108: In philanthropic enterprises and acts of charity, in promotion of the…”
“109: Your short but impressive letter addressed to Shoghi Effendi was received….”
“110: We hope that before long the Bahá’ís will even afford to have schools that….”
“111: He is very glad to know that you attach importance to the training of the…”
“112: He was deeply gratified to hear that the friends are attaching such a…”
“113: Shoghi Effendi wishes you particularly to give all your attention to the…”
“114: The Bahá’í Faith … advocates compulsory education…”
“115: He was deeply gratified to learn that your material conditions are improving…”
“116: Shoghi Effendi was deeply saddened to learn from your letter… of the…”
“117: The Guardian sees no objection that reference be made to the fact that the…”
“118: As regards your plans: the Guardian fully approves indeed of your view…”
“119: The Guardian wishes me to assure you, in particular, of his supplications…”
“120: With regard to your activities in connection with the training and…”
“121: You have asked him for detailed information concerning the Bahá’í…”
“122: With regard to the statement attributed to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and which you…”
“123: The task of bringing up a Bahá’í child, as emphasized time and again in…”
“124: With regard to your little daughter …; he is truly rejoiced and…”
“125: With reference to the question of the training of children: given the…”
“126: The question of the training and education of children in case one of the…”
“127: The Guardian was delighted to hear of your youth group. The children who…”
“128: These Bahá’í children are of such great importance to the future. They…”
“129: …The Guardian feels that it would be better for either the mothers of…”
“130: You Bahá’í children and young people have both great privileges and…”
“131: The Guardian, in his remarks to … about parents’ and children’s, wives’…”
“132: Regarding your question about children fighting: the statement of the…”
“133: You ask him about the fear of God: perhaps the friends do not realize…”
“134: He is sorry to hear your little boy is not developing satisfactorily;…”
“135: Regarding the questions you asked him: there is no objection to children…”
“136: In regard to your question: he feels this is a matter for you and your…”
“137: Any Bahá’í can give to the Cause’s Funds, adult or child. No statement…”
“138: Just because you are children does not mean you cannot serve the Faith,…”
“139: The general principle … is that a request for excuse from School sessions on…”
“140: The beloved Guardian was greatly delighted to learn of the success of the…”
“141: The Guardian will pray for the spiritual development of your dear son. On…”
“142: The Guardian is happy to see you are teaching the children, as a firm…”
“143: In explaining the fear of God to children, there is no objection to…”
“144: Individual Bahá’ís may press for getting religion taught in the public…”
SUPPLEMENT: EXTRACTS FROM THE TALKS OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ:
“145: Among these children many blessed souls will arise, if they be trained…”
“146: Educate the children in their infancy in such a way that they may become…”
“147: The art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and…”
“148: If a pupil is told that his intelligence is less than his fellow pupils, it is…”
“149: …According to the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh the family, being a human ,…”
“150: He promulgated the adoption of the same course of education for man and…”
“151: The child must not be oppressed or censured because it is undeveloped; it must…”
“152: Bahá’u’lláh has announced that inasmuch as ignorance and lack of…”
“153: The education of each child is compulsory…. In addition to this wide-spread…”
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