Baha’i writings to know

While there are many writings about the Baha’i Faith, we believe it is important to go directly to the source content of Baha’u’llah. With more than 6,000,000 words there is a topic of life covered here. Baha’u’llah (1817-1892), the Founder of the Baha’i Faith, is recognized as the most recent in a line of Divine Messengers that stretches back beyond recorded time and includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Muhammad.

Here is a recommended reading list to help you get started. Remember, if you have a question we would love to help in your process of understanding.

Baha’i core readings

• The Kitáb-i-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book)
• The Kitáb-i-Íqán (The Book of Certitude)

Baha’i writings by Bahá’u’lláh

• Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
• The Tabernacle of Unity
• The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh
• The Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys

The Báb

• Selections from the Writings of the Báb

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

• Some Answered Questions
• The Promulgation of Universal Peace
• Paris Talks

Shoghi Effendi

• The Advent of Divine Justice
• God Passes By
• The Promised Day is Come

A final note on Baha’i writings

This is only a partial list of inspiring Baha’i writings. We highly recommend you read with an open mind and find your own truth within these pages. If you are looking for more commentary and insights from these or other writings, Long Beach has regular “deepenings” (book study groups), which are free and open to the public. These are great opportunities to learn and get to know your local Baha’i Faith members.

Learn more about being a Baha’i.