Selections from the Writings of the Báb is a book of excerpts from notable works of the Báb, the forerunner-Prophet of the Baháʼí Faith. It was compiled and published in 1976 by the Universal House of Justice.
Before this publication, a comprehensive selection of the Báb's writings had not been available to the Baháʼís of the West. The Báb's writings were reviewed by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, and the selected passages were translated by Habib Taherzadeh, with the assistance of a translating committee.
This composition in Arabic is known by the title Tafsir surat Yusuf (Commentary on the Surah of Joseph). It is also known as Ahsan al-Qisas ("The Best of Stories") and Qayyúmu'l-Asmáʼ ("Maintainer of the Divine Names").
The work is structured like the Qurʼan itself and divided into 111 chapters each with 42 verses. In addition, each chapter is headed by some combination of mysterious disconnected letters. None of these features had until this time occurred outside of the Qurʼan in Islamic literature—at least they had not been used together in a single work. To have done so would have indicated to the reader that the author was claiming revelation.[1]
The Qayyúmu'l-Asmáʼ was the first scriptural work of the Báb. The first chapter was written for Mullá Husayn, the first to believe in the Báb's claims, on the same day that the Báb proclaimed himself. Mullá Husayn had requested that Siyyid Kázim write a commentary on the Surah of Joseph, but Siyyid Kázim responded that the Promised One would reveal the commentary to him "unasked". (Balyuzi, p. 20)
On their meeting in Shiraz, the Báb began to write the commentary. Mullá Husayn reported:
He took up His pen, and with incredible rapidity revealed the entire Surih of Mulk, the first chapter of His commentary on the Surih of Joseph. The overpowering effect of the manner in which He wrote was heightened by the gentle intonation of His voice which accompanied His writing. Not for one moment did He interrupt the flow of the verses which streamed from His pen. Not once did He pause till the Surih of Mulk was finished. I sat enraptured by the magic of His voice and the sweeping force of His revelation.[2]
Táhirih translated the Qayyúmu'l-Asmáʼ into Persian.
The Persian Bayán (Arabic: بیان) is one of the principal scriptural writings of the Báb. Although he started it, it was left unfinished at his death, with instructions left that He whom God shall make manifest would complete it, or appoint someone to complete it.
Dalá'il-i-Sab'ih (The Seven Proofs)edit
The Seven Proofs is an apologia, written by the Báb, in defense of his claims. It was written during his time of incarceration in Mah-ku. It was during this time that the idea of a new prophetic dispensation took shape in the Báb's followers.
The Kitáb-í-Asmáʼ is one of the most important works of the Báb. The book was initially written to keep his followers unified until the Promised One would come. He told them to be sincere in their allegiance to the Promised Beloved, and warned them not to let anything, not even the Bayán, keep them from recognizing him.
Prayers and Meditationsedit
I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God! Let no harm beset me in times of tests, and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration. Thou art God, potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest. No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose.
- The Báb
(Compilations, Baháʼí Prayers, p. 28, or Baháʼí Prayers, Baháʼí Publications Australia, p. 100 #54)
^Balyuzi, The Bab – The Herald of the Day of Days, p. 20.
Referencesedit
The Báb (1976). Selections from the Writings of the Báb. Wilmette, Illinois, USA: Baháʼí Publishing Trust. ISBN1-931847-30-4.
Browne, Edward Granville (1987). . In Momen, Moojan (ed.). Selections from the Writings of E.G. Browne on the Bábí and Baháʼí Religions. Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN0-85398-247-3. Archived from the original on 2007-10-14.
Saiedi, Nader (2008). Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Báb. Canada: Wilfrid Laurier University Press. ISBN978-1-55458-056-9.
External linksedit
Compendium on Selections from the Writings of the Báb
Selections from the Writings of the Báb - Excerpts
The Bayán - Wilmette Institute faculty notes
Erdal Can Alkoçlar
Works of the Bab at H-Bahai Discussion Network
January 01, 1970
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Selections from the Writings of the Bab is a book of excerpts from notable works of the Bab the forerunner Prophet of the Bahaʼi Faith It was compiled and published in 1976 by the Universal House of Justice Before this publication a comprehensive selection of the Bab s writings had not been available to the Bahaʼis of the West The Bab s writings were reviewed by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice and the selected passages were translated by Habib Taherzadeh with the assistance of a translating committee Contents 1 Qayyumu l Asmaʼ 2 Persian Bayan 3 Dala il i Sab ih The Seven Proofs 4 Kitab i Asmaʼ The Book of Names 5 Prayers and Meditations 6 Notes 7 References 8 Further reading 9 External linksQayyumu l Asmaʼ editThis composition in Arabic is known by the title Tafsir surat Yusuf Commentary on the Surah of Joseph It is also known as Ahsan al Qisas The Best of Stories and Qayyumu l Asmaʼ Maintainer of the Divine Names The work is structured like the Qurʼan itself and divided into 111 chapters each with 42 verses In addition each chapter is headed by some combination of mysterious disconnected letters None of these features had until this time occurred outside of the Qurʼan in Islamic literature at least they had not been used together in a single work To have done so would have indicated to the reader that the author was claiming revelation 1 The Qayyumu l Asmaʼ was the first scriptural work of the Bab The first chapter was written for Mulla Husayn the first to believe in the Bab s claims on the same day that the Bab proclaimed himself Mulla Husayn had requested that Siyyid Kazim write a commentary on the Surah of Joseph but Siyyid Kazim responded that the Promised One would reveal the commentary to him unasked Balyuzi p 20 On their meeting in Shiraz the Bab began to write the commentary Mulla Husayn reported He took up His pen and with incredible rapidity revealed the entire Surih of Mulk the first chapter of His commentary on the Surih of Joseph The overpowering effect of the manner in which He wrote was heightened by the gentle intonation of His voice which accompanied His writing Not for one moment did He interrupt the flow of the verses which streamed from His pen Not once did He pause till the Surih of Mulk was finished I sat enraptured by the magic of His voice and the sweeping force of His revelation 2 Tahirih translated the Qayyumu l Asmaʼ into Persian Persian Bayan editMain article Persian Bayan The Persian Bayan Arabic بیان is one of the principal scriptural writings of the Bab Although he started it it was left unfinished at his death with instructions left that He whom God shall make manifest would complete it or appoint someone to complete it Dala il i Sab ih The Seven Proofs editThe Seven Proofs is an apologia written by the Bab in defense of his claims It was written during his time of incarceration in Mah ku It was during this time that the idea of a new prophetic dispensation took shape in the Bab s followers Kitab i Asmaʼ The Book of Names editMain article Kitabu l Asmaʼ The Kitab i Asmaʼ is one of the most important works of the Bab The book was initially written to keep his followers unified until the Promised One would come He told them to be sincere in their allegiance to the Promised Beloved and warned them not to let anything not even the Bayan keep them from recognizing him Prayers and Meditations editI adjure Thee by Thy might O my God Let no harm beset me in times of tests and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration Thou art God potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose The Bab Compilations Bahaʼi Prayers p 28 or Bahaʼi Prayers Bahaʼi Publications Australia p 100 54 Notes edit Preface BH Papers MSU Balyuzi The Bab The Herald of the Day of Days p 20 References editThe Bab 1976 Selections from the Writings of the Bab Wilmette Illinois USA Bahaʼi Publishing Trust ISBN 1 931847 30 4 Browne Edward Granville 1987 A Summary of the Persian Bayan In Momen Moojan ed Selections from the Writings of E G Browne on the Babi and Bahaʼi Religions Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 247 3 Archived from the original on 2007 10 14 Balyuzi Hasan 1973 The Bab The Herald of the Day of Days Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 048 9 Further reading editSaiedi Nader 2008 Gate of the Heart Understanding the Writings of the Bab Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Press ISBN 978 1 55458 056 9 External links editCompendium on Selections from the Writings of the Bab Selections from the Writings of the Bab Excerpts The Bayan Wilmette Institute faculty notes Erdal Can Alkoclar Works of the Bab at H Bahai Discussion Network Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Selections from the Writings of the Bab amp oldid 1085719553 Qayyumu l Asma, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
