Century of Light Beginning at 1900, this unparalleled review of the twentieth century documents, contrasts and relates two planetary processes. It highlights the historical upheavals, agonies and progress of human collectivity, and it follows the gradual emergence from obscurity of the Baha'i World Community, demonstrating on a global scale the unifying power with which its Divine origin has endowed it. Prepared under the supervision of the Universal House of Justice, there is no more timely review of our past, and its present implications.

Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice These are four historically significant messages of the Universal House of Justice that examine issues related to the passing of Shoghi Effendi, the end of the line of guardians and the establishment of the infallibility of the House of Justice.

Issues Related to the Study of the Baha'i Faith: Extracts from Letters Written on Behalf of the Universal House of Justice Letters written on behalf of the Baha'i Universal House of Justice in Haifa, Israel over the past few years to individuals who had raised various questions regarding the scholarly study of the Baha'i Faith make up this book.

Individual Rights and Freedoms in the World Order of Baha'u'llah: To the Followers of Baha'u'llah in the United States of America This letter from the Universal House of Justice outlines the basis of the Baha'i perspective on individual rights and freedoms, and sets forth the meaning of freedom, contrasting the limitations of present-day society with the distinctive features of Baha'u'llah's order.

One Common Faith

One Common Faith, commissioned by and prepared under the supervision of the Universal House of Justice, reviews passages from the writings of Baha'u'llah and the scriptures of other faiths against the backdrop of the "accelerating breakdown in social order."

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A new compilation prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice on the subject of marriage. It includes twenty-three newly translated selections from the texts of Baha’u’llah and ‘Abdu’l-Baha.

Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age

The full version of the landmark 28 November 2023 letter from the Universal House of Justice. It serves as a source for study and reflection to gain a deeper understanding of Bahá’í history, the Administrative Order, and the society-building power of the Faith.

Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1986-2001 A collection of 357 messages sent to Baha’i institutions, individuals, and gatherings during the fifteen-year period to which the Baha’is refer as the Fourth Epoch of the Formative Age.

Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 2001-2022

A collection of 395 messages sent to Bahá’í institutions, individuals, and gatherings during the twenty-one-year period to which Bahá’ís refer as the Fifth Epoch of the Formative Age.

Framework for Action

These messages, from the Universal House of Justice from 2006-2016, shed light on how, in the past ten years, the systematic efforts of the Baha’i community—reinforced by a learning process involving study, consultation, action, and reflection—have grown stronger, deeper, and more complex.

Universal House of Justice

Prepared by the Research Department, this compilation about the Universal House of Justice comprises extracts from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, the Writings and Utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, and the writings and letters of Shoghi Effendi. Also included are excerpts from the Constitution of the Universal House of Justice as well as from the messages of the House of Justice and letters written on its behalf. The extracts compiled here touch on subjects such as the establishment of the House of Justice, its relationship to the institution of the Guardianship, its infallibility and authority, and its functions and responsibilities.

Nine Year Plan (2022-2031), 2nd edition

A compilation of Messages of the Universal House of Justice: Contents includes:

• 25 November 2020 – To the Baha’is of the World
• Ridvan Message 2021 – To the Baha’is of the World
• 25 November 2021 – To the Friends Gathering in the Holy Land to Mark the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Baha
• 27 November 2021 – On the Occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdul-Baha
• 1 December 2021 – To the Baha’is of the World
• 30 December 2021 – To the Conference of Continental Boards of Counsellors
• 1 January 2022 – To all National Spiritual Assemblies
• 3 January 2022 – To the Auxiliary Board Members through the world
• 4 January 2022 – To the Baha’is of the World
• Ridvan Message 2022 – To the Baha’is of the World
• Unfoldment of the Divine Pan – Chart