Overview of the Will and Testament. Commentary on the Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah. Both Persian & English texts include photo of Abdu'l-Baha. The Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá has been described by Shoghi Effendi as the document which has fulfilled the prophecy of the Báb concerning the establishment of the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, of which the Will and Testament is a charter. As to general guidance on writing Baha'i wills, for U.S. Baha'is the National Spiritual Assembly has provided guidance in the form of a free downloadable booklet, "The Writing of a Will - A Spiritual Obligation." Shoghi Effendi Recounts the Ascension of Baha'u'llah and its Significance in the Context of Baha'i History. Abdu'l-Baha spoke of the Seventh Angel as the establisher of the Kingdom of God in Some Answered Questions. Page 9 A collection of articles, writings, music, videos and chants that can be used to create your next Ascension of Baha'u'llah Baha'i holy day commemoration or devotional program. Third, look for additional guidance from the World Centre. This ‘old version’ of the Bahá’í Reference Library will be replaced at a later date. The requirement to write a will In the Most Holy Book Baha'u'llah writes: A testament can be a repository of family history, a personal sermon, a list of accomplishments and/or regrets. God Passes By. He was a devout Shi'a Muslim, and by the age of 13 or 14 He discussed intricate religious matters with leading ulema. After Baha’u’llah died on 29 May 1892, the Will and Testament of Baha’u’llah named his sons Abdu’l-Baha and after him Mohammad Ali as the appointed leaders and successors, and the appointment was readily accepted by almost all Baha’is, since the appointment was written and unambiguous. A document written in three parts between 1901 and 1908. Together they form a single, inseparable Baha'i document. On page 144 of the World Order of Baha'u'llah, Shoghi Effendi writes: Overview of the Will and Testament. A new version of the Bahá’í Reference Library is now available. For example, an attorney who was writing wills asked a number of questions which were answered by the World Centre HERE. ↑ Effendi, Shoghi (1944). By stating this, the Bab makes it clear that … "A Brief Biography of Baha'u'llah". A testament, on the other hand, is about one's spiritual estate. More about the life and ministry of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá » Here Baha'u'llah and 'Abdu'l-Baha continue God's Covenant of the throne-line of King David (Psalm 89; Genesis 49:10) as the presidents, executive branch, and "irremovable member for life" of the genuine Universal House of Justice (www.UHJ.net) of Baha'u'llah that is to last for ever. Finally, we can derive some useful information by reflecting on the nature and contents of the Will and Testament of Baha'u'llah and that of Abdu'l-Baha. The 1893 Russian Publication of Baha’u’llah’s Last Will and Testament: An Academic Attestation of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Successorship Buy Article: $14.00 + tax (Refund Policy) Authors: Buck, Christopher 1; Ioannesyan, Youli A. Updated: Nov 25, 2019. The Will And Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Retrieved 2006-09-27. `Abdu’l-Bahá was Bahá'u'lláh’s most devoted companion during the long years of suffering. Read by the acclaimed actor Phillip Hinton, this audiobook is a must have for all Baha’i libraries. (”The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá” (Wilmette: Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1968), p. 11) 232. The Covenant of Baha'u'llah and the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Baha are the charter for the Kingdom of God. The Covenant is a critical aspect of the Bahá'í Faith.The Will and Testament of `Abdu'l-Bahá is sometimes seen as the culmination of `Abdu'l-Bahá's role as the "Centre of the Covenant". 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