Bahá’í Prayers

Sacred prayers from the Bahá’í Faith

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

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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 13

O Thou compassionate, almighty One! This assemblage of souls have turned their faces unto Thee in supplication.

From Prayers for Gatherings

O Thou compassionate, almighty One! This assemblage of souls have turned their faces unto Thee in supplication. With the utmost humility and submission they look toward Thy Kingdom and beg Thee for pardon and forgiveness. O God! Endear this assembly to Thyself. Sanctify these souls, and cast upon them the rays of Thy guidance. Illumine their hearts, and gladden their spirits with Thy glad tidings. Receive all of them in Thy holy Kingdom; confer upon them Thine inexhaustible bounty; make them happy in this world and in the world to come. O God! We are weak; give us strength. We are poor; bestow upon us Thine illimitable treasures. We are sick; grant unto us Thy divine healing. We are impotent; give us Thy heavenly power. O Lord! Make us useful in this world; free us from the condition of self and desire. O Lord! Make us brethren in Thy love, and cause us to be loving toward all Thy children. Confirm us in service to the world of humanity so that we may become the servants of Thy servants, that we may love all Thy creatures and become compassionate to all Thy people. O Lord, Thou art the Almighty. Thou art the Merciful. Thou art the Forgiver. Thou art the Omnipotent.

‘Abdu’l-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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