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Nader
Saiedi

Professor of Baha'i Studies at UCLA | Los Angeles, CA

Nader Saiedi is the Taslimi Foundation Professor of Baha'i Studies in the department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at UCLA. Dr. Saiedi is the author of multiple books, including Logos and Civilization: Spirit, History and Order in the Writings of Baha’u’llah; and Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Bab. Born in Tehran, Iran, he holds a master's degree in economics from Pahlavi University in Shiraz and a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin.

BY Nader Saiedi

The Enlightenment: From Montesquieu to Abdu’l-Baha

The Enlightenment: From Montesquieu to Abdu’l-Baha

Nader Saiedi | Sep 14, 2020

Freedom Versus the Struggle for Existence

Freedom Versus the Struggle for Existence

Nader Saiedi | Sep 8, 2020

Baha’u’llah’s Law Abolishing Slavery

Baha’u’llah’s Law Abolishing Slavery

Nader Saiedi | Aug 31, 2020

Learning the Spiritual Ethics of Love

Learning the Spiritual Ethics of Love

Nader Saiedi | Aug 24, 2020

Purification of the Heart in Our Search after Truth

Purification of the Heart in Our Search after Truth

Nader Saiedi | Aug 17, 2020

Beyond Capitalism and Communism to a New Spiritual System

Beyond Capitalism and Communism to a New Spiritual System

Nader Saiedi | Aug 10, 2020

The Baha’i Critique of European Colonialism and Antisemitism

The Baha’i Critique of European Colonialism and Antisemitism

Nader Saiedi | Jul 29, 2020

Learning the Spiritual Ethics of Love and Unity

Learning the Spiritual Ethics of Love and Unity

Nader Saiedi | Jul 23, 2020

The 3 Main Principles of the Baha’i Revelation

The 3 Main Principles of the Baha’i Revelation

Nader Saiedi | Jul 6, 2020

No Religion is the Last Religion

No Religion is the Last Religion

Nader Saiedi | Jul 2, 2020

Re-Interpreting the Concept of Detachment

Re-Interpreting the Concept of Detachment

Nader Saiedi | Jun 22, 2020

The Inception of a New Heaven and a New Earth

The Inception of a New Heaven and a New Earth

Nader Saiedi | Jun 3, 2020

The Baha’i Imperative to Associate With Everyone

The Baha’i Imperative to Associate With Everyone

Nader Saiedi | May 26, 2020

How We Could Achieve Human Nobility

How We Could Achieve Human Nobility

Nader Saiedi | May 19, 2020

The Baha’i Faith and the Global Rise of Democracy

The Baha’i Faith and the Global Rise of Democracy

Nader Saiedi | May 11, 2020

Baha’u’llah: From Spiritual Democracy to Political Democracy

Baha’u’llah: From Spiritual Democracy to Political Democracy

Nader Saiedi | May 8, 2020

Four More Meanings of Baha’u’llah’s Initial Revelation

Four More Meanings of Baha’u’llah’s Initial Revelation

Nader Saiedi | Apr 16, 2020

The Very First Words of the Baha’i Revelation

The Very First Words of the Baha’i Revelation

Nader Saiedi | Apr 11, 2020

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Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what

Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what the world needs — serve with what you have and watch the ripple effect grow. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #UnityinDiversity #HumanUnity

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments,

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments, Joy and Pain. Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of usefulness. But when sadness visits us we become weak, our strength leaves us, our comprehension is dim and our intelligence veiled. The actualities of life seem to elude our grasp, the eyes of our spirits fail to discover the sacred mysteries, and we become even as dead beings. There is no human being untouched by these two influences; but all the sorrow and the grief that exist come from the world of matter—the spiritual world bestows only the joy! - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Joy #Happiness
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When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the

When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the Worldwide Church of God to my embrace of the Baha'i Faith, one concept stands out: Oneness. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #BecomingaBahai #SpiritualJourney

If love and agreement are manifest in a single fam

If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual; but if enmity and hatred exist within it, destruction and dispersion are inevitable. - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Famility #Unity #Love
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this wo

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this world, remember we’re only here as tourists, destined to depart to our true home when our earthly passports expire. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Materialism #Detachment

There are imperfections in every human being, and

There are imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love them and be kind to them, for the world of God is the world of perfection and complete mercy. Therefore, do not look at the shortcomings of anybody; see with the sight of forgiveness. The imperfect eye beholds imperfections. The eye that covers faults looks toward the Creator of souls. You must love and be kind to everybody, care for the poor, protect the weak, heal the sick, teach and educate the ignorant. - #AbdulBaha⠀
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(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit,

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit, and resurrection, we may find that the journey leads to unexpected truths. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Resurrection #Spirit #Afterlife

One must see in every human being only that which

One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. When this is done, one can be a friend to the whole human race. If, however, we look at people from the standpoint of their faults, then being a friend to them is a formidable task. - #AbdulBaha #bahai #spirituality #friendship #worldunity #humanity
(Selections From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá)

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