Baha’i Pilgrimage, A Family Guide and Journal

A fun and informative guide for families preparing to go on Bahá’í Pilgrimage.

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A memoir by Nasrin Rouhani about her life, her late husband Iraj, and their family. From fleeing persecution in Iran to a hopeful life in the United States, and then to a difficult and sad fate that awaited Iraj. This is a story of faith: a faith that was tried to the breaking point, but which lead to finding the strength to survive and keep going. It is about resilience, and about learning to listen to the Creator - that we are loved beyond measure and will not be left alone.

Earl Cameron: An Actor's Journey Earl Cameron had a long and remarkable acting career, breaking the color bar on stage, in film, and on television. In this insightful memoir, Earl recounts his journey from Bermuda to London, his triumphs and challenges as an actor, and his discovery of the Bahá’í Faith and his dedication to his newfound beliefs and community.

Baha'i Black Men's Gathering DVD 1987 - 2011 This 26-minute video reviews the 25-year history of the Black Men's Gathering and was produced under the auspices of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States.

The Universal House of Justice in 2012 described the Bahá'í Black Men's Gathering as "a vibrant and spirited enterprise, which has assisted contingents of African American men to deal with certain obstacles confronting them, to foster a sense of fellowship and kindle their faith and commitment to Bahá'u'lláh, and to encourage them to find an effective part to play within the recent series of Plans."

Crossing the Desert At the age of 16, Payam Zamani escaped persecution and made his way to America as a refugee. At 28, he secured a billion-dollar IPO. Today, he’s redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur by building a new model of capitalism. This captivating memoir describes how a former refugee launched a billion-dollar IPO—and why he wants to redefine capitalism.

Art of Empowering Others A biography on the life of Gayle Woolson, a pioneer to Latin America for many years, and a Knight of Baha'u'llah for the Galapagos Islands. After returning to the U.S. after years of service as a pioneer, she served as an educator for Baha'i children for many years.

Champions of Oneness: Louis Gregory and his Shining Circle Average Rating: 

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Taking as its focus the years 1898–1921, Champions of Oneness portrays the lives of a handful of brilliant pioneers of race amity in the United States who gave everything they could to promote the principle of the oneness of humanity. The thread common among each of their lives was the Bahá’í Faith.

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A beautifully written account of 'Abdu'l-Baha's journey in North America in the early part of the twentieth century. For eight months, He traveled across the United States and into Canada, speaking about the Bahá’í teachings. He covered more than five thousand miles and touched the hearts of everyone with whom He came in contact.

This special edition of Voyage of Love, published to commemorate the centenary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, includes a new preface from author Amy Renshaw and a selection of discussion questions designed to help junior youth and readers of all ages reflect on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s approach to the promotion of race unity and other topics.

Baha'i World 1999-2000 The Baha'i World has been published periodically since 1925 as a public record of the Baha'i international community's activities and achievements. It features general information about the Baha'i Faith, reports on Baha'i participation in major international events, news about significant events within the Baha'i community and statements made by the Baha'i International Community at the United Nations and other international fora.

Baha'i World 1997-98 The Baha'i World has been published periodically since 1925 as a public record of the Baha'i international community's activities and achievements. It features general information about the Baha'i Faith, reports on Baha'i participation in major international events, news about significant events within the Baha'i community and statements made by the Baha'i International Community at the United Nations and other international fora.

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Warrior Grandma: The Story of Patricia Locke by Littlebrave Beaston is the latest title in the Change Maker series. Patricia Locke—whose Lakota name, Thawáchin Wašté Win, means “Compassionate Woman”—courageously fought for the equality of Indigenous people in the United States and around the world. She was not only a staunch advocate for the rights of Indigenous people but a loving mother and grandmother.

This book teaches the values of generosity, selflessness, and the importance of building strong family relationships. Readers will learn about how prejudice affects American Indians and how Patricia advocated for equal rights for Indigenous people during her lifetime. The book also discusses the qualities of leadership, the principle of consultation, and the importance of courage and perseverance in the face of oppression and attempted assimilation. Patricia acted as a bridge between two cultures—white and Indigenous—and, even in the face of overwhelming difficulties, she always demonstrated compassion toward others. She embodied the qualities of a true Change Maker.

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Matali' al-Anwar The Dawn-Breakers is a profound, moving and inspiring chronicle of the Babi religion and the beginnings of the Baha'i religion. Shoghi Effendi commended its study. This abridged version is translated into Arabic.