Bahá’í Prayers

Sacred prayers from the Bahá’í Faith

Bahá’i Prayers — Sacred prayers from the Bahá’í Faith

A quiet place to read and return to the revealed prayers — morning, evening, and every occasion between.

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Intone, O My servants, the verses of God that have been received by thee, as intoned by them who have drawn nigh unto Him, that the sweetness of thy melody may kindle thine own soul, and attract the hearts of all men.

Bahá’u’lláh

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Every dayObligatory Daily PrayersThe short, medium, and long obligatory prayers, with guidance on how each is observed.In sicknessPrayers for HealingThe Long Healing Prayer and other prayers said for the body and the spirit.In griefPrayers for the DepartedPrayers for those who have passed on, and comfort for those who remain.

Prayer of the day

August 18

O Divine Providence! Bestow Thou in all things purity and cleanliness upon the people of Bahá.

From Prayers for Healing

O Divine Providence! Bestow Thou in all things purity and cleanliness upon the people of Bahá. Grant that they be freed from all defilement, and released from all addictions. Save them from committing any repugnant act, unbind them from the chains of every evil habit, that they may live pure and free, wholesome and cleanly, worthy to serve at Thy Sacred Threshold and fit to be related to their Lord. Deliver them from intoxicating drinks and tobacco, save them, rescue them, from this opium that bringeth on madness, suffer them to enjoy the sweet savours of holiness, that they may drink deep of the mystic cup of heavenly love and know the rapture of being drawn ever closer unto the Realm of the All-Glorious. For it is even as Thou hast said: ‘All that thou hast in thy cellar will not appease the thirst of my love—bring me, O cup-bearer, of the wine of the spirit a cup full as the sea!’

‘Abdu’l-Bahá

O Divine Providence! Bestow Thou in all things purity and cleanliness upon the people of Bahá.

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Obligatory PrayerThe daily obligation, and how it is observed.6 pagesDevotionalsPrograms, gatherings, and readings for devotional meetings.2 pagesHours of the DayFor waking, for nightfall, for the small hours.3 pagesHealing and HardshipIn sickness, in trial, in grief, in fear.8 pagesFamily and Loved OnesHouseholds, children, marriage, and those we carry.9 pagesThe Spiritual LifeNearness, detachment, steadfastness, praise.8 pagesCommunity and ServiceUnity, teaching, and the affairs of the Cause.8 pagesHoly Days and SeasonsThe Fast, the Twin Birthdays, the divine springtime.6 pagesTablets and CollectionsLonger works and newly translated selections.4 pages

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