Bahai Stories

Bahai Stories

Bahai Stories
Land USA
Genrer Religion & Spirituality
Språk EN
Avsnitt 26
Senaste 24.05.2026

We tell a story from the history of the Bahai Faith and talk about what we can learn and apply in our daily lives today. The stories are from Bahai sources, but the conversations we have are our personal thoughts.

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  • Ascension of Bahaullah 24.05.2026 36min
    This episode is dedicated to the commemoration of the Ascension of Bahaullah. It is 36 minutes long if you wish to time it with reading of the Tablet of Visitation.The episode begins with a brief introduction to the station of a Manifestation of God. Then, a few stories are shared about people who were in the Presence of the Blessed Beauty. Following this, a recount is given of the last two weeks before His passing.
  • Jinab-i-Zayn Part 2 09.04.2026 36min
    In this episode, we continue to tell the story of Jinab-i-Zayn from when he left Iran until his passing in Akka.
  • Jinab-i-Zayn Part 1 08.03.2026 39min
    In this episode, we begin telling the story of one of the most eminent Bahais. His name was Zaynul Muqarrabin, also referred to as Jinab-i-Zayn. The first part covers his early life and how he became a Babi.
  • How we harm ourselves 08.02.2026 7min
    In this story, we hear about a story of when the Bab went on pilgrimage and intervened when the captain of the ship wanted to throw someone overboard. The story is from the book called Light of Faith - A collection of stories.
  • The Horse Thief 04.01.2026 6min
    In this story, we hear about how Abdul-Baha health with a situation where his horse was stolen. The story is from the memoirs of Rafieh Shahidi.
  • Who was Ahmad? 30.11.2025 40min
    In this episode (much longer than usual) we take a look at the story of Ahmad, the same Ahmad to which the Tablet of Ahmad (arabic) was revealed. It is a true story of a spiritual hero that always put the Faith at the centre of his life. The materials for this is based on is based on 3 YouTube videos and an article by the Hand of the Cause Faizi (see links below).https://youtu.be/AjrRzYUTV6g?si=LKohlIJHiNyyNPz8https://youtu.be/UK2JAb6j8pk?si=LKn_VyuxtKULz8a9https://bahai-library.com/faizi_flame_fire
  • The Veil of Gold: A Merchant's Rise and Fall. 03.11.2025 11min
    Travel back to 19th-century Persia for the story of Ḥájí Muḥammad Báqir, a devout merchant who sought wealth to better serve the Faith. This episode explores the thin line between material blessing and spiritual trap.
  • The Fire of Faith: Story of Mulla Nasrullah 17.08.2025 24min
    This episode tells the powerful story of Mulla Nasrullah, a respected religious leader whose life changed forever after reading a few pages of one of Bahaullah's Tablets. Despite holding a position of power, he left it all behind to embrace the Baháʼí Faith, even in the face of intense opposition and ultimately ,his martyrdom. Join us as we explore how his journey of faith and courage can continue to inspire us today.https://tinyurl.com/mullanasrullah
  • The lady who hated the Master 06.07.2025 6min
    In this episode we take a closer look at a story showing how Abdul-Baha showed love to everyone, even those who hated him.
  • Be true to yourself 08.06.2025 9min
    In this episode to take a look at two stories about being true to who we are and not always having to pretend just to conform to cultural expectations.
  • The third person 18.05.2025 8min
    In this episode, we take a look at the story of Mubarak, the other person who was present during that momentous day when the Bab declared His Mission.
  • Focus on the objective 15.04.2025 9min
    In this episode, we take a look at two stories showing us how to achieve what we aim for by locking down our objective and not be affected by things around us.
  • What grief then? 30.03.2025 7min
    In this episode, we discuss a Tabet of Abdul-Baha that tells us how to re-think by changing our perspective.
  • Act as if it is normal 01.11.2024 9min
    In this episode, we take a closer look at two stories where Abdul-Baha show us how we can contribute to the betterment of the world by translating that which is written into reality.
  • Find a way 01.10.2024 10min
    In this episode, we explore the story of how the Master gradually beautified the surroundings of the Shrine of Baha'u'llah and an incident that occurred during the commemoration of Baha'u'llah's Ascension.
  • Effective communication strategy 01.09.2024 10min
    In this episode, we listen to the advice Bahaullah gave Haji Mirza Heydar Ali on how to teach the faith. Turns out that the advice can make a great communication strategy in all aspects of life.
  • Humor in times of difficulties 10.08.2024 16min
    In this episode, we look at four stories where early believers found moment of humour in times of difficulties.
  • Powerful invocation 01.12.2023 9min
    In this episode, we learn what invocation Abdul-Baha recommended Ali Kuli Khan to say whenever he needed guidance or help.
  • To kill or not to kill 01.11.2023 15min
    In this episode, we look at the story of a man who set out to kill a Bahai. However, things did not go as he had planned and how that relates to oranges.
  • Why do we celebrate Holy Days? 01.10.2023 14min
    This episode is a bit different. There is no story but rather an analogy. As a Holy Day is coming up, I thought about how to explain why we celebrate Holy Days in a way that would be more digestible for those not familiar with concept of a Manifestation of God.

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