Children’s class kit
biography — Teens (13–17)
Auto-assembled from the Bahai Story Library
Stories
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Abbas
‘Abdu’l-Bahá spent His early years in an environment of privilege, wealth, and love. ** ‘Abdu’l-Bahá…
— Bahá'í Chronicles editors, Bahá'í Chronicles
- ‘Alavíyyih Khánum and Mullá ‘Alí Ján
Mullá ‘Alí Ján and ‘Alavíyyih Khánum, not content with the conversion of the inhabitants of Máhfurúzak to the Bahá’í Faith, started to organize the life of the village on a spiritual basis. They encouraged each family to set aside a…
— Bahá'í Chronicles editors, Bahá'í Chronicles
- Amatu’l-Bahá Ruhiyyih Khanum
Over his mother's signature, but drafted by the Guardian, the following cable was sent to America: “Announce Assemblies celebration marriage beloved Guardian. Inestimable honour conferred upon handmaid of Baha'u'llah Ruhiyyih Khanum Miss…
— Bahá'í Chronicles editors, Bahá'í Chronicles
Discussion questions
- If you were in ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Abbas's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about devotion?
- If you were in ‘Alavíyyih Khánum and Mullá ‘Alí Ján's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about devotion?
- Who is someone you know who lives out faith the way this story describes?
Quote to memorize
“‘Abdu’l-Bahá spent His early years in an environment of privilege, wealth, and love.”
Coloring page
Lotus
The lotus is the form of the Bahá'í House of Worship in New Delhi (the Lotus Temple). It rises pure from muddy water — a symbol of spiritual rebirth.