Source Library

Every story in this library is drawn from one of these approved sources. Stories show their source clearly, with a verification badge indicating how authoritative the source is.

• Memorials of the FaithfulPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1915 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  First-person reminiscences by 'Abdu'l-Bahá of believers in Bahá'u'lláh's circle. Anchor source.

  39 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• The Dawn-Breakers: Nabíl's Narrative of the Early Days of the Bahá'í RevelationCited in Authoritative History

  Nabíl-i-A'ẓam · 1932 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Epic chronicle of the Bábí period. Many extractable narrative episodes.

  22 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• God Passes ByCited in Authoritative History

  Shoghi Effendi · 1944 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Authoritative history of the Faith's first century. Use carefully — copyright; summaries permitted.

  7 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• The Chosen HighwaySecondary Retelling

  Lady Blomfield · 1940 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  First-person accounts of the Holy Family from a close Western disciple.

  9 stories drawn from this source

• Portals to FreedomSecondary Retelling

  Howard Colby Ives · 1937 · George Ronald

  Memoir of meetings with 'Abdu'l-Bahá during the Master's American tour.

  Approved — stories will appear once ingested

• The Diary of Juliet ThompsonSecondary Retelling

  Juliet Thompson · 1947 · Kalimát Press

  Intimate diary of an early American Bahá'í.

  5 stories drawn from this source

• Stories of Bahá'u'lláhSecondary Retelling

  Ali-Akbar Furutan · 1986 · George Ronald

  Beloved collection of short stories. Use as inspiration; cite carefully; avoid extended verbatim.

  13 stories drawn from this source

• Stories Told by 'Abdu'l-BaháPrimary Source

  Various Compilers · 2000 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Stories the Master told as recorded by listeners.

  12 stories drawn from this source

• Star of the WestSecondary Retelling

  Star of the West Editors · 1910 · Bahai News Service

  Early American Bahá'í magazine, full archive available; rich primary-source articles.

  52 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• World OrderSecondary Retelling

  World Order Editors · 1935 · National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States

  Bahá'í magazine; biographical and historical essays.

  3 stories drawn from this source

• Mahmúd's Diary: The Diary of Mírzá Maḥmúd-i-ZarqáníPrimary Source

  Mírzá Maḥmúd-i-Zarqání · 1998 · George Ronald

  Day-by-day account of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's North American tour, 1912.

  38 stories drawn from this source

• bahaistories.com archiveSecondary Retelling

  Various · 2024

  Existing curated stories from bahaistories.com (per user, we have rights to use).

  784 stories drawn from this source

• The Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh (4 volumes)Secondary Retelling

  Adib Taherzadeh · 1974 · George Ronald

  Comprehensive historical study of Bahá'u'lláh's Tablets and ministry.

  11 stories drawn from this source

• The Priceless PearlSecondary Retelling

  Rúhíyyih Khánum · 1969 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Biography of Shoghi Effendi by his wife.

  14 stories drawn from this source

• Epistle to the Son of the WolfPrimary Source

  Bahá'u'lláh · 1891 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Last major Tablet revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, summarizing many of His teachings.

  3 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• The Kitáb-i-AqdasPrimary Source

  Bahá'u'lláh · 1873 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  The Most Holy Book — the mother book of the Bahá'í Dispensation.

  Approved — stories will appear once ingested · Read original

• The Kitáb-i-ÍqánPrimary Source

  Bahá'u'lláh · 1862 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  The Book of Certitude — Bahá'u'lláh's principal doctrinal work.

  Approved — stories will appear once ingested · Read original

• The Hidden WordsPrimary Source

  Bahá'u'lláh · 1858 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Mystical aphorisms revealed in Baghdád.

  16 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Some Answered QuestionsPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1908 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Table-talks recorded by Laura Clifford Barney during pilgrimage.

  74 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• The Promised Day Is ComeCited in Authoritative History

  Shoghi Effendi · 1941 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Shoghi Effendi's letter on the rise and fall of nations during the early 20th century.

  3 stories drawn from this source

• The World Order of Bahá'u'lláhCited in Authoritative History

  Shoghi Effendi · 1938 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Foundational letters on the Bahá'í administrative order.

  1 story drawn from this source

• The Advent of Divine JusticeCited in Authoritative History

  Shoghi Effendi · 1939 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Shoghi Effendi's call to American Bahá'ís — race unity, character, teaching.

  1 story drawn from this source

• The Promulgation of Universal PeacePrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1922 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Talks delivered by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His 1912 American journey.

  32 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Paris TalksPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1912 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Talks delivered by 'Abdu'l-Bahá in Paris in 1911-1913 during His Western journeys.

  60 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá AbbasPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1909 · Bahai Publishing Society

  Early Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá to American believers.

  523 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Ten Days in the Light of AkkaSecondary Retelling

  Julia M. Grundy · 1907 · Bahai Publishing Society

  Pilgrim notes from a 1905 visit to 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 'Akká.

  33 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Bahá'í World FaithPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1943 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Compilation of selections from 'Abdu'l-Bahá's writings.

  123 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• A Traveler's NarrativePrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1886 · Cambridge University Press

  'Abdu'l-Bahá's first-person account of the Báb and the Bábí movement, translated by E.G. Browne.

  9 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Bahá'u'lláh and the New EraSecondary Retelling

  J. E. Esslemont · 1923 · George Allen & Unwin

  Classic introduction to the Bahá'í Faith; first edition 1923.

  190 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• The Heavenly Vista: The Pilgrimage of Louis G. GregorySecondary Retelling

  Louis G. Gregory · 1911

  Louis Gregory's account of his pilgrimage to 'Akká.

  3 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Portals to FreedomSecondary Retelling

  Howard Colby Ives · 1937 · George Ronald

  Howard Colby Ives' memoir of his encounters with 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1912. Use brief paraphrases only.

  6 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• 'Abdu'l-Bahá in LondonPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1912 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust

  Talks given by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His 1911 visit to London.

  20 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-BaháPrimary Source

  'Abdu'l-Bahá · Bahá'í World Centre

  Compilation of Tablets and writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá.

  211 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Selections from the Writings of the BábPrimary Source

  the Báb · Bahá'í World Centre

  Compilation of writings of the Báb.

  203 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Bahíyyih Khánum: The Greatest Holy LeafCited in Authoritative History

  Various · Bahá'í World Centre

  Compilation of letters and reminiscences about Bahíyyih Khánum.

  171 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Baha'i Stories for ChildrenSecondary Retelling

  Various

  Children's-oriented Bahá'í stories blog.

  87 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Baha'i Stories BlogSecondary Retelling

  Various

  Bahá'í stories collected on Blogspot since 2008.

  152 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Bahá'í ChroniclesSecondary Retelling

  Bahá'í Chronicles editors

  Online biographical chronicles of Bahá'í heroes and heroines, by Neda Najibi and Vanda Khadem.

  118 stories drawn from this source · Read original

• Bahá'ís of the United StatesSecondary Retelling

  Bahá'ís of the United States editors

  U.S. National Spiritual Assembly's news/stories site documenting community life.

  Approved — stories will appear once ingested · Read original