Contents - A Compilation on Bahá'í Education - 3

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[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 Ḥusayn! 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...”]