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.

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August 29

O God, O Thou Who hast cast Thy splendor over the luminous realities of men

From Prayers for Humanity

O God, O Thou Who hast cast Thy splendor over the luminous realities of men, shedding upon them the resplendent lights of knowledge and guidance, and hast chosen them out of all created things for this supernal grace, and hast caused them to encompass all things, to understand their inmost essence, and to disclose their mysteries, bringing them forth out of darkness into the visible world! “He verily showeth His special mercy to whomsoever He will.”

O Lord, help Thou Thy loved ones to acquire knowledge and the sciences and arts, and to unravel the secrets that are treasured up in the inmost reality of all created beings. Make them to hear the hidden truths that are written and embedded in the heart of all that is. Make them to be ensigns of guidance amongst all creatures, and piercing rays of the mind shedding forth their light in this, the “first life.” Make them to be leaders unto Thee, guides unto Thy path, runners urging men on to Thy Kingdom.

Thou verily art the Powerful, the Protector, the Potent, the Defender, the Mighty, the Most Generous.

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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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