Shop – Hear The Writings https://hearthewritings.com Quality Baha'i Audio Books Sat, 11 May 2024 01:26:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 The Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Baha https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-will-and-testament-of-abdul-baha/ https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-will-and-testament-of-abdul-baha/#respond Sun, 24 Apr 2016 06:49:25 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=2559 HearTheWritings is pleased to announce the release of the unabridged audiobook of “The Will and Testament of Abdu’l-Baha”. This incredible document, from the pen of Abdu’l-Baha, is a cornerstone of the Administrative Order of the Baha’i Faith. Read by the acclaimed actor Phillip Hinton, this audiobook is a must have for all Baha’i libraries.

Shoghi Effendi referred to it as: “The Document establishing that Order, the Charter of a future world civilization, which may be regarded in some of its features as supplementary to no less weighty a Book than the Kitab-i-Aqdas; signed and sealed by ‘Abdu’l-Baha; entirely written with His own hand; its first section composed during one of the darkest periods of His incarceration in the prison-fortress of Akka, proclaims, categorically and unequivocally, the fundamental beliefs of the followers of the Faith of Baha’u’llah; reveals, in unmistakable language, the twofold character of the Mission of the Bab; discloses the full station of the Author of the Baha’i­ Revelation; asserts that “all others are servants unto Him and do His bidding”; stresses the importance of the Kitab-i-Aqdas; establishes the institution of the Guardianship as a hereditary office and outlines its essential functions; provides the measures for the election of the International House of Justice, defines its scope and sets forth its relationship to that Institution; prescribes the obligations, and emphasizes the responsibilities, of the Hands of the Cause of God; and extolls the virtues of the indestructible Covenant established by Baha’u’llah.”  ~ Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, P.238


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Length: 1hr 7min (1 Audio CD)
Released: 4/25/2016
Narrated by: Phillip Hinton
Produced & Directed by: Jon Rezin for HearTheWritings.com
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il Commiato del Báb dalle Lettere del Vivente https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-bab-address-letters-of-living-italian-tranlation/ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:24:59 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=2037 IL COMMIATO DEL BÁB DALLE LETTERE DEL VIVENTE

O amici amatissimi! Siete gli araldi del nome di Dio in questo Giorno, e siete stati scelti come depositari del Suo mistero. Ciascuno di voi ha l’obbligo di manifestare gli attributi di Dio e di esemplificare con le proprie azioni e le proprie parole i segni della Sua rettitudine, del Suo potere e della Sua gloria. Perfino le membra del vostro corpo devono attestare l’elevatezza del vostro scopo, l’integrità della vostra vita, la realtà della vostra fede e la sublimità della vostra devozione. Poiché in verità vi dico, questo è il Giorno di cui Dio parlò nel Suo Libro.1 In quel giorno porremo un suggello sulle loro bocche; eppure Ci parleranno le loro mani e i loro piedi attesteranno ciò che essi hanno fatto. Ponderate le parole che Gesù rivolse ai discepoli quando li inviò a propagare la Causa di Dio. Con parole simili a queste, li esortò a muoversi per adempiere la loro missione: Siete come il falò che è stato acceso nell’oscurità della notte, sulla cima della montagna. Fate che la vostra luce brilli davanti agli occhi degli uomini. Tale dev’essere la purezza del vostro carattere e il grado della vostra rinuncia, che i popoli della terra possano per mezzo di voi riconoscere il Padre Celeste, che è la sorgente della purezza e della grazia e a Lui avvicinarsi. Poiché nessuno ha visto il Padre che è nei cieli. Voi che siete i Suoi figlioli spirituali dovete con le vostre azioni esemplificare le Sue virtù e attestare la Sua gloria. Siete il sale della terra, ma se il sale diviene insipido con che cosa lo si salerà? Tale dev’essere il grado del vostro distacco, che in qualsiasi città entriate per proclamare e insegnare la Causa di Dio, non dovreste aspettarvi in alcun modo cibo o ricompensa dalla gente. Anzi quando lascerete quella città dovreste scuotervi la polvere dai piedi. Dovete partirne puri e incontaminati, come vi entraste.

Poiché, in verità vi dico, il Padre celeste è sempre con voi e vigila su di voi. Se Gli sarete fedeli, Egli sicuramente porrà nelle vostre mani tutti i tesori della terra e vi esalterà al di sopra di tutti i sovrani e re del mondo. O Mie Lettere ! In verità vi dico, sublime è questo Giorno in paragone con i Giorni degli Apostoli d’un tempo. Anzi, incommensurabile è la differenza. Siete i testimoni dell’Alba del promesso Giorno di Dio e bevete al calice mistico della Sua Rivelazione. Preparatevi ad agire, e rammentate le parole che Dio ha rivelato nel Suo Libro2 : “ Ecco, è venuto il Signore Iddio tuo, e con Lui v’è la compagnia dei Suoi angeli schierata davanti a Lui! ” Purificate i vostri cuori da ogni desiderio mondano e fate che virtù angeliche siano il vostro ornamento. Sforzatevi d’attestare con le vostre azioni la verità di queste parole di Dio e badate che, voltandovi indietro, Egli non vi cambi con altro popolo, che non sarà a vostra somiglianza e che vi priverà del Regno di Dio. I giorni in cui il solo culto era ritenuto sufficiente sono finiti. E’ venuto il tempo in cui niente, tranne le intenzioni più pure, sostenute da azioni d’immacolata integrità, può ascendere al trono dell’Altissimo ed essere a Lui ben accetto. La buona parola ascende fino a Lui e la retta azione farà sì che essa sia esaltata al Suo cospetto. Siete gli umili di cui Dio ha così parlato nel Suo Libro3: E desideriamo conce- dere il Nostro favore a coloro che furono umiliati sulla terra e farne guide spirituali fra gli uomini e farne i Nostri eredi. A questo alto stadio siete stati chiamati; ma vi perverrete soltanto se calpesterete ogni desiderio terreno e cercherete di diventare quei ‘Suoi servi onorati che non parlano finché Egli non ha parlato e che eseguono i Suoi ordini.’ Siete le prime Lettere generate dal Punto Primo4 e i primi Rivoli scaturiti dalla Sorgente di questa Rivelazione. Implorate il Signore Iddio vostro di concedervi che né pastoie terrene, né affezioni mondane, né effimere occupazioni possano macchiare la purezza o amareggiare la dolcezza di quella grazia che fluisce attraverso di voi. Vi preparo per l’avvento d’un giorno possente. Fate il massimo sforzo perché, nel mondo avvenire, Io, che ora vi istruisco, possa, innanzi al seggio della misericordia di Dio, gioire delle vostre azioni e gloriarMi di ciò che avete realizzato. Il segreto di quel Giorno che deve venire e ancora nascosto. Non può essere né divulgato né stimato. Il neonato di quel giorno eccelle i più saggi e i più venerabili uomini di quest’epoca, e la più umile e ignorante creatura di quel periodo sorpasserà per comprensione i più eruditi e perfetti teologi di quest’era. Disperdetevi dappertutto su questa terra, e, con piedi saldi e cuori purificati, preparate la via per la Sua venuta. Non curatevi delle vostre debolezze e della vostra fragilità; fissate lo sguardo sull’invincibile potere del Signore Iddio vostro, l’Onnipotente. Non fece Egli in giorni passati trionfare Abramo, malgrado la sua apparente impotenza, sulle forze di Nimrod? Non ha Egli permesso a Mosè, la cui verga era il Suo solo compagno, di sconfiggere Faraone e le sue schiere? Non ha Egli fatto trionfare Gesù, povero e umile quale appariva agli occhi degli uomini, sulle forze unite del popolo ebraico? Non ha Egli assoggettato le barbare e bellicose tribù d’Arabia alla santa e riformatrice disciplina di Muhammad il Suo Profeta? Alzatevi in Suo nome, riponete la vostra fiducia interamente in Lui e siate certi della vittoria finale”.

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Messaggio di Ridvan 2013 https://hearthewritings.com/shop/messaggio-di-ridvan-2013/ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:20:04 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=2035 Ultime volontà e testamento di ‘Abdu’l bahà https://hearthewritings.com/shop/ultime-volonta-e-testamento-di-abdul-baha/ Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:17:55 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=2033 Il Testamento di ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, di cui questo libro presenta le tre Tavole che lo compongono, è un documento unico nella storia. Nelle religioni del passato non è mai stata così chiaramente stabilita la successione spirituale a una Manifestazione di Dio e attribuito il diritto di interpretare le sacre Scritture. Il Custode della Causa e la Casa Universale di Giustizia sono i due strumenti che garantiranno l’unità della Fede Bahá’í e i credenti fedeli saranno il loro sostegno. In questo documento ‘Abdu’l-Bahá delinea le caratteristiche dell’Ordine amministrativo dopo il Suo trapasso secondo le leggi e i principi stabiliti da Bahá’u’lláh.

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Tablets of Baha’u’llah https://hearthewritings.com/shop/tablets-of-bahaullah/ Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:04:58 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=10 This collection of sixteen tablets revealed by Bahá’u’lláh after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas constitute some of His most significant works. Abdu’l-Bahá refers to these tablets in his own writings by saying:

“Direct thine attention to the holy Tablets; read thou the Ishráqát, Tajallíyyát, the Words of Paradise, the Glad Tidings, the Tarazát, the Most Holy Book. Then wilt thou see that today these heavenly Teachings are the remedy for a sick and suffering world, and a healing balm for the sores on the body of mankind. They are the spirit of life, the ark of salvation, the magnet to draw down eternal glory, the dynamic power to motivate the inner self of man. ”

– `Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha, p. 60-61


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Length: 7hrs 55min (7 Audio CD Set)
Released: 9/13/2014
Narrated By: Nabil Jurney
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The Advent of Divine Justice https://hearthewritings.com/shop/advent-of-divine-justice/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:47:10 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=1504 “Know thou, of a truth, these great oppressions that have befallen the world are preparing it for the advent of the Most Great Justice”
~ Baha’u’llah

The Advent of Divine Justice is a gift from the pen of Shoghi Effendi. In it, he outlines the our collective destiny and mission while focusing our attention on the challenges, opportunities, and requisites for success in our endeavors to serve the Cause of Baha’u’llah. He pays particular attention to the specific ills afflicting our community which must be conquered through “moral rectitude”, “complete freedom from prejudice”, and observance of “absolute chastity.” What is of unique significance is how Shoghi Effendi devotes more than half of the entire address to the subject of teaching. He outlines the “spiritual obligation” placed before every believer “to make of the mandate of teaching” “the all pervading concern” of their lives. Serving both as a warning signal and a call to action, The Advent of Divine Justice is the guide book for any believer treading the path of service.

HearTheWritings.com is pleased to share our first audio book with you. With a total running time of approximately 4 hours Shoghi Effendi’s “The Advent of Divine Justice” marks the beginning of our commitment to bring you the highest quality versions of the sacred and historical texts possible. Please visit us at hearthewritings.com and sign up to receive more information about our latest updates and releases.
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Unabridged
Length: 4hrs 1min
Released: 02/17/2010
Narrated by: Adam Mondschein
Produced & Directed by: Jon Rezin for HearTheWritings.com
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by: Jon Rezin @ Small Room Productions, LA
Music By: Jon Rezin
Album Design by: Andrew Johnson
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The December 12th Message https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-december-12th-message/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:12:12 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=31 Propelled by forces generated both within and outside the Bahá’í community, the peoples of the earth can be seen to be moving from divergent directions, closer and closer to one another, towards what will be a world civilization so stupendous in character that it would be futile for us to attempt to imagine it today. As this centripetal movement of populations accelerates across the globe, some elements in every culture, not in accord with the teachings of the Faith, will gradually fall away, while others will be reinforced.
~The Universal House of Justice

In this message dated December 12th 2011, The Universal House of Justice shares with “all National Spiritual Assemblies and their training institutes further guidance on the implementation of the main sequence of courses and those that branch off from it.”

This is an indespensible message for all believers wishing to gain greater insight into the institute process. The House of Justice addresses the concepts of “The Path of Service”, “Coordination”, “Classes for Children”, and “Educational Materials”.


Unabridged
Length: 27 min
Released: 1/14/2012
Narrated By: Ata Farhadi
Produced & Directed by: Jon Rezin for HearTheWritings.com
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by: Jon Rezin @ Small Room Productions, Los Angeles
Music by: Jon Rezin
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The December 28th 2010 Message https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-december-28th-2010-message/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:11:26 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=30 In this powerful address to the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors, The Universal House of Justice opens up a vista to the Bahá’í community outlining some of the central themes and goals of the upcoming five year plan and proceeds to focus our attention from the building processes that are taking place to those that have yet to occur. In clear unequivocal terms they address the institutions, those serving on administrative bodies, as well as individuals and give explicit guidance as to necessary transformation that must occur to meet the goals of the upcoming five year plan.

Addressing the Bahá’í community members directly, the House of Justice appeals them to uphold a higher standard, some of which the Guardian described as the “spiritual prerequisites for the success of all Bahá’í undertakings.” They take great care to elaborate on those which, the Guardian indicated, “stand out as preeminent and vital”. Further, The Universal House of Justice exhorts the community to exemplify a “rectitude of conduct in every aspect of their lives–in their business dealings, in their domestic lives, in all manner of employment, in every service they render to the Cause and to their people”.

Bahá’u’lláh expounds that “the present-day order” must “be rolled up, and a new one spread out in its stead.” The Guardian gives us assurance that “It is this building process… that constitutes the one hope of a stricken society.”


Unabridged
Length: 64 min
Released: 1/23/2011
Narrated By: Jinous Khadivian
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Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by: Jon Rezin @ Small Room Productions, LA
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The 2012 Ridvan Message https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-2012-ridvan-message/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:10:32 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=29 “Now is not the time to hold back; too many remain unaware of the new dawn. Who but you can convey the divine message? ”By God,” Bahá’u’lláh, referring to the Cause, affirms, “this is the arena of insight and detachment, of vision and upliftment, where none may spur on their chargers save the valiant horsemen of the Merciful, who have severed all attachment to the world of being.” ~ The Universal House of Justice

This most joyous Ridván season, The Universal House of Justice, greeted the worldwide Bahá’í community with an expression of praise and encouragement. The Supreme Body shared news of the continued advancement of the Cause through the efforts of eager souls “engaged in the work of constructing a new world through the systematic implementation of the Five Year Plan.”

In addition, The House of Justice also shared an historic and moving development in this, the Fifth Epoch of the Formative Age of the Faith, in that of the emergence of a series of plans to construct seven new Houses of Worship in nations and clusters who’s “process of entry by troops was sufficiently well advanced.”


Unabridged
Length: 64 min
Released: 7/11/2012
Narrated By: Aria Bruss
Produced & Directed by: Jon Rezin for HearTheWritings.com
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by: Jon Rezin @ Small Room Productions (Pasadena, CA)
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The 2011 Ridvan Message https://hearthewritings.com/shop/the-2011-ridvan-message/ Sat, 21 Jun 2014 00:10:04 +0000 http://hearthewritings.com/?post_type=product&p=28 HearTheWritings.com is pleased to present the 2011 Ridván Message from The Universal House of Justice.

The Universal House of Justice welcomes in this most joyous Ridván season with this message of love. Addressing the Bahá’í world they encourage and prepare the believers to meet the challenges and opportunities present in this current and newly inaugurated Five Year Plan.

The House of Justice addresses the turmoil present in the political, social, and economic affairs of humanity. It directs the community of the Greatest Name to play its part in combatting these ills by “building capacity for effective action amongst the diverse populations of the planet”.

The beloved House of Justice offers the framework, goals and confirmations that, over the course of the next five years, will steer the community as it strives to fulfill the sacred obligation to “convey to others the spark of faith.”


Unabridged
Length: 20 min
Released: 4/20/2011
Narrated By: Bill Jurney
Produced & Directed by: Jon Rezin for HearTheWritings.com
Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by: Jon Rezin @ Small Room Productions, Los Angeles
Music by: Jon Rezin
Album Design by: Jon Rezin (based on a design by Andrew Johnson)
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