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Coming at a time when modern social conditions are forcing a reexamination of the institution of marriage, the book offers sound advice, encouragements, and temendous hope for the future. You must be logged in to post a review. Marriage a Fortress for Well-Being quantity. Add to wishlist. Redefining marriage. Coming at a time when modern social conditions are forcing a re-examination of the institution of. Choose the book you like when you register 4. You can also cancel your membership if you are bored 5.

Enjoy and Happy Reading Book Description Marriage: A Fortress for Well-Being offers valuable insights for every couple, whether married or in preparation for marriage, to apply spiritual principles to everyday needs. Redefining marriage as the basic building block for world peace and unity, the book explores issues such as dating, how to prepare for marriage, raising children, divorce, and more.

By taking an in-depth look at what the Baha'i writings say about marriage, the book examines the institution in light of God's purpose for humanity and provides guidance for building spiritually founded marital unions. Coming at a time when modern social conditions are forcing a re-examination of the institution of marriage, the book offers sound advice, encouragements, and tremendous hope for the future.

Short-link Link Embed. Share from cover. All men have been created to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization. The Almighty beareth Me witness: To act like the beasts of the field is unworthy of man. Those virtues that befit his dignity are forbearance, mercy, compassion and lovingkindness towards all the peoples and kindreds of the earth. Of such cardinal importance is this principle of unity that it is expressly referred to in the Book of His Covenant, and He unreservedly proclaims it as the central purpose of His Faith.

Because our spiritual progress and fulfillment depend upon an awareness and an acceptance of our purpose in When partners in marriage strive mutually to foster these aspirations in each other, sacrifice of self is required. Carrying Forward an EverAdvancing Civilization Marriage is the foundation of a good family; good families in turn are the foundation of a stable civilization. Spiritual marriages will produce spiritual families, from which a spiritual civilization may emerge.

O peerless Lord! In Thine almighty wisdom Thou hast enjoined marriage upon the peoples, that the generations of men may succeed one another in this contingent world, and that ever, so long as the world shall last, they may busy themselves at the Threshold of Thy oneness Compare the nations of the world to the members of a family.

A family is a nation in miniature. Simply enlarge the circle of the household, and you have the nation. Enlarge the circle of nations, and you have all humanity.

The conditions surrounding the family surround the nation. The happenings in the family are the happenings in the life of the nation. Would it add to the progress and advancement of a family if dissensions should arise among its members, all fighting, pillaging each other, jealous and revengeful of injury, seeking selfish advantage?

Nay, this would be So it is in the great family of nations, for nations are but an aggregate of families. All the virtues must be taught the family. The integrity of the family bond must be constantly considered, and the rights of the individual members must not be transgressed. The unity of the family must be sustained. The injury of one shall be considered the injury of all; the. We have granted them leave to enter into wedlock that they may bring forth one who will make mention of God,.

O people of the earth! Living in seclusion or practicing asceticism is not acceptable in the presence of God. It behoveth them that are endued with insight and understanding to observe that which will cause joy and radiance. Deprive not yourselves of the bounties which have been created for your sake.

It must not be implied that one should give up avocation and attainment to livelihood. On the contrary, in the. In this great Cause the light of guidance is shining and radiant. All humanity must obtain a livelihood by sweat of the brow and bodily exertion, at the same time seeking to lift the burden of others, striving to be the source of comfort to souls and facilitating the means of living.

This in itself is devotion to God. But the energies of the heart must not be attached to these things; the soul must not be completely occupied with them. Though the mind is busy, the heart must be attracted toward the Kingdom of God in order. Promoting the Oneness of Mankind Oneness and unity depend upon freedom from prejudice and upon trust and love. If the relationship between parents is characterized by love and trust, and if the home and community are free from prejudice, the children will be free from prejudice.

May you become as the waves of one sea, stars of the same heaven, fruits Let us then put away from us all prejudice and intolerance, and strive with all our hearts and souls to bring about understanding and unity. Therefore, it is our duty to put forth our greatest efforts and summon all our energies in order that the bonds of unity and accord may be established among mankind.

We are adjured by the Divine Messenger to eliminate all forms of prejudices from our lives. Our outer lives must show forth our beliefs.