The bayan was the babs prime book a synonym for heaven as in the. Study of the kitabiiqanbook of certitude home facebook. Examination of the bible in light of interpretations of its symbolism offered by bahaullahs kitab i iqan. Bahaullahs kitabiaqdas or the most holy book and kitabiiqan or the book of. Nov 02, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Information and translations of kitab in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Translations in context of book entitled in englishitalian from reverso context. Sampai dengan saat ini, terdapat 205 judul kitab dalam kondisi lengkap. We ended up doing 3 sections of book 1 in addition to the collaborators. Learn with a companion to the study of the kitabiiqan by hooper dunbar. One of the foremost books of the revelation of bahaullah, the kitabiiqan contains bahaullahs explanations of the basic tenets of the bahai faith and of the continuity of religion as it has been revealed throughout the ages. But when the hour struck, the divine promise was not fulfilled. Much of the early works of the bahai faith were in the form of letters to individuals or communities, mostly written by the bab or bahaullah. Two questions about the 7th verse of the kitabiiqan.
For this reason, the more conservative dating for the revelation of the book of certitude would be 1278 a. It is believed that revelation can originate directly from a deity, or through an agent, such as an angel. We perceive none, however, amongst the people of the earth who, sincerely yearning for the truth, seeketh the guidance of the divine manifestations concerning the abstruse matters of his faith. Were these people, wholly for the sake of god and with no desire but his good pleasure, to ponder the verses of the book in their heart, they would of a certainty. The page is dedicated to the study of a bahai book entitled, the kitabiiqan or book of certitude. T h e k i t a b i i q a n the bo ok of certitude b y b a h a u l l a h tr a n s l a t e d b y s h o g h i e f f e n d i. The kitabiiqan by the kitabiiqan bahai writings for. This book affirms the unity of the prophets, the universality of their message, the identity of their fundamental teachings, the sanctity of their. Bahaullahs kitabiaqdas or the most holy book and kitabiiqan or the book of certitude are among his major writings or revelations.
One bahai scholar states that it can be regarded as the most influential quran commentary in persian outside the muslim world, because of its international audience. The strange symbols that appear are places in the text where i had arabic or persian characters inserted, but i cannot use that font in this website. Browne visited iran in 188889, the iqan was the one work that a book owning babi was likely to possess. Bahaullah revealed this book within the space of two days and two nights, in the last years of his stay in baghdad ah 1278ad 1862.
The kitab i iqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the baha i faith. On one level a person can read the book and benefit greatly without referring to any other books or materials. Sep 16, 2015 why is the kitab i iqan, also known as the book of certitude, called the most important book written on the spiritual significance of the baha i faith. The materials gathered together in this study companion are intended to stimulate study of bahaullahs book of certitude, the kitabiiqan.
The kitabiiqan the book of certitude wilmette institute. The book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on amazon. The revelation of bahaullah, volume 3, chapter github pages. The book of certitude kitab i iqan is the preeminent doctrinal work of the bahai faith. As to the seventh sphere referred to on page 186 of the iqan, paragraph 204, as mr. In religion and theology, revelation is the revealing or disclosing, or making something obvious through active or passive communication with supernatural entities divine.
Though babs uncle loved him and had great reverence for him, he was not convinced that bab was the qaim. Quran commentary in bahaullahs kitabi iqan by christopher. A journey through the book of certitude the kitabiiqan is one of the most important writings of bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith. The book remains a source of proof and certitude for modern readers, which gives the title contemporary meaning, too.
The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion, in 1873. Weve got 0 rhyming words for kitab what rhymes with kitab. This site offers free and instant downloads of baha i sacred and authoritative texts as audio books as zipped files in mp3 format courtesy of the bahais of the united states. This is a 16 week distancelearning course on the kitabiiqan book of certitude coordinated by dr. The book of certitude kitabiiqan consists of two parts. I assume that seventh sphere is the same as saying seventh heaven. The study of the kitabiiqan can take place on several levels.
Foundations of certitudea poem on islamic beliefs book. The book of certitude by bahaullah, paperback barnes. Holy kitab i iqan english translation provided by bahai world center. Certitude definition and synonyms of certitude in the english. The book of certitude is one of many books held sacred by followers of the bahai faith. Holy kitab i iqan english translation provided by bahai world center taken from arabic text taken from. Learn with god passes by, chapter 8 by shoghi effendi.
In this book bahaullah explains the process of progressive revalation through which god, that creative power of the universe, had. This page is about the various possible words that rhymes or sounds like kitab. However, in light of shoghi effendis statement regarding the importance of this book, its study at deeper levels becomes imperative. They regard this word to be synonymous with dictatorship, blind acceptance, religious. A treatise revealed by bahaullah in baghdad in 186162 in response to questions posed by one of the maternal. Sure enough, clashing ideas popped up this time around again but now that they understood the premise of the circle, they shared their thoughts passively and we all agreed to have our. With repeated use in classes, they have evolved over a number of years into their present form, which may be used for both individual and group study. The book of certitude aka kitabiiqan this is our primary theological work.
Iqan the book of certitude, but was in the early days referred to as risaliyikhal epistle to the uncle. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude, which was designated by bahaullah as the the lord of books revealed by the most exalted pen and called by abdulbaha the fountainhead of the water of eternal life, is unique in the history of religions and holy scriptures. The book of certitude contains the basic tenets of the bah. Bahai, kitabiiqan, iqan, book of certitude, bahaullah, bahaullah, baha allah, bahaullah, bahai prayers, persian, farsi, religion, prayers, scripture, scriptures, biblical prophecy, proofs of the babi faith, proofs of the baha. Bahai reference library the kitabiiqan, pages 4180. The iqan became the standard work of the babis, not only of iraq, but of iran as well.
The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas, but it is commonly referred to by. Nonetheless, bahaullah affirms the divinity of christ jesus the man versus christ the alpha and omega, the virgin. Outline study guide by bahai publishing committee new york. Book of certitude is one of many books held sacred by followers of the bahai faith. The book of certitude bahaullah, shoghi effendi on. All are dwellers in the land of oblivion, and all are followers of the people of wickedness and rebellion. Foundations of certitudea poem on islamic beliefs by. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude was written by bahaullah, prophetfounder of the bahai faith. The kitab i aqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion, in 1873. He several times promised victory to his companions and fixed the hour thereof. Kitabipersian word for book of, used by bahaullah as a title for the. Reviewing committee of the national spiritual assembly of the bahais of the u.
Bahai reference library the kitabiiqan, pages 161200. The book of certitude, or kitab i iqan, as it is also known. The date of revelation of the book of certitude is, i think, established as 1278 a. Study guide to the book of certitude part one i am transferring these notes from a word document to this site, and will gradually improve the material. Nov 07, 2011 mr bijan motlagh, understanding the kitabiiqan, book of certitude. Despite this, he revealed over 100 books and tablets on diverse.
Syllabus for a study of bahaullahs kitabiiqan, the book of certitude. Kitabiiqan, the book of certitude bahai library online. In the kitab i iqan, paragraph 7, there is written, on the subject of noah. Digitalisasi manuskripmanuskrip peninggalan aceh proyek digitalisasi ini terselenggara berkat sinergi antara museum negeri propinsi d. See also an introduction to bahaullahs book of certitude and dating. The kitabiiqan the book of certitude a treatise revealed by bahaullah in baghdad in 186162 in response to questions posed by one of the maternal uncles of the bab, translated by shoghi effendi and first published in english in 1931. The book of certitude, or kitabiiqan, as it is also known. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The kitabiiqan is the creative word of god written by bahaullah from god. A companion to the study of the kitabiiqan, as it explains a great many things unfamiliar to us in the west. Amongst the people is he whose learning hath made him proud. Aceh darussalam, museum ali hasjmy ypah dan pusat kajian pendidikan dan masyarakat pkpm aceh, yang bekerja sama dengan institut studi islam universitas leipzig jerman. The book of certitude was written in 1846 by bahaullah to answer babs uncles questions regarding the qaim. Kitabiiqan for comments on noah and on the forty or seventytwo of.
Mr bijan motlagh, understanding the kitabiiqan, book of certitude. How was the kitabi iqan received by the babi community in iraq. One who has experienced such contact with or communication from the divine is often called a prophet. Why is the kitabiiqan, also known as the book of certitude, called the most important book written on the spiritual significance of the bahai faith. Study of the kitabiiqanbook of certitude posts facebook. Dec 20, 2007 the kitab i iqan is the creative word of god written by bahaullah from god. And now, with fixed gaze and steady wings enter thou the way of certitude and. In it, bahaullah gives a sweeping overview of religious truth, explaining the underlying unity of the worlds religions, describing the universality of the revelations humankind has revceived from the prophets of god, illuminating their fundamental teachings, and elucidating allegorical. The original copymanuscript of the book was written in the hand of abdulbaha, who was eighteen years of age at that time. Unlike the kitabiaqdas which is the most holy book of laws, this book was written because the babsthe gate uncle was perplexed to find that his nephew was a prophet of god.
A treatise revealed by bahaullah in baghdad in 186162 in response to questions posed by one of the maternal uncles of the bab, translated by shoghi effendi and first published in english in 1931. This book affirms the unity of the prophets, the universality of their message, the identity of. There are many synonyms for this trying, in bahaullahs. Kitab al khazari book of the khazars, dialogues between the khazar king and. The kitabiiqan, the book of certitude, is one of the an important scriptural works in the bahai faith.
Unlike the kitab i aqdas which is the most holy book of laws, this book was written because the babsthe gate uncle was perplexed to find that his nephew was a prophet of god. It is complex, covering a range of theological, philosophical and religious topics, with layeruponlayer of meaning waiting to be unfolded by the reader. This site offers free and instant downloads of bahai sacred and authoritative texts as audio books as zipped files in mp3 format courtesy of the bahais of the united states. Next to it in rank is the kitabiiqan book of certitude. Simply put, this book summarizes all the truths in the scriptures of old and is thus indispensable for teaching the faith. In the kitabiiqan, paragraph 7, there is written, on the subject of noah. Some of bahaullahs most important writings include the kitabiaqdas, literally the most holy book, which is his book of laws, 40 the kitabiiqan, literally the book of certitude, which became the foundation of much of bahai belief, 41 the gems of divine mysteries, which includes further doctrinal foundations, and the seven. But conversion to the gregorian calendar is not so precise. The kitabiiqan bahai reference library the bahai faith. In the book of certitude, bahaullah explains that the holy books are written in two modes. Of the kitabiaqdas, bahaullah states, this book is a heaven which we have adorned with the. Deepen your understanding of the kitabiiqan the book of. Its later title, book of certitude, could be interpreted in many ways, the most obvious probably being that the book was designed to give certitude and assurance to the babs uncle for him to be able to recognize the manifestation of god and the truth of the bahai cause.