Bahá'í prayers : a selection of prayers revealed by Bahá'u'lláh, the Báb, and…

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By Abil Kile Posted on Nov 15, 2025
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ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, 1844-1921 ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, 1844-1921
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Ever feel like you're just talking into the void when you pray? This book is different. It's not a collection of ancient, dusty words but a conversation with the divine that feels shockingly personal. The prayers in this selection—from Bahá'u'lláh, the Báb, and 'Abdu'l-Bahá—don't just ask for things. They explore the raw, human experience of seeking: the loneliness, the hope, the struggle to connect with something bigger. Whether you're deeply spiritual or just curious, this book invites you into a quiet space to reflect. It’s less about religion and more about the universal human need to reach out and find peace.
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3. The Content must be used solely for a non-commercial purpose. Although this blanket permission to reproduce the Content is given freely such that no special permission is required, the Bahá’í International Community retains full copyright protection for all Content included at this Site under all applicable national and international laws. For permission to publish, transmit, display or otherwise use the Content for any commercial purpose, please contact us (http://reference.bahai.org/en/contact.html). CONTENTS Baha’i Terms of Use “Blessed is the spot, and the house...” “Intone, O My servant, the verses of God...” OBLIGATORY PRAYERS “The daily obligatory prayers are three in number....” SHORT OBLIGATORY PRAYER MEDIUM OBLIGATORY PRAYER LONG OBLIGATORY PRAYER GENERAL PRAYERS AID AND ASSISTANCE “O Thou Whose face is the object of my adoration,...” “My God, my Adored One, my King, my Desire!...” “Lauded be Thy Name, O Lord our God! Thou...” “O my God, my Lord and my Master! I have...” “Lord! Pitiful are we, grant us Thy favor; poor,...” “O Thou kind Lord! We are servants of Thy...” “Remove not, O Lord, the festal board that hath...” PRAYER FOR AMERICA “O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning...” ASSISTANCE WITH TESTS “Dispel my grief by Thy bounty and Thy generosity,...” “Lauded and glorified art Thou, O my God! I entreat...” “Is there any Remover of difficulties save God?...” “Say: God sufficeth all things above all things,...” “I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God! Let no...” “O Lord! Thou art the Remover of every anguish...” “O Lord, my God and my Haven in my distress!...” “He is the Compassionate, the All-Bountiful!...” “O my Lord, my Beloved, my Desire! Befriend...” CHILDREN AND YOUTH “Praised be Thou, O Lord my God! Graciously...” “O Thou peerless Lord! Let this suckling babe...” “O God! Rear this little babe in the bosom of...” “O God! Educate these children. These children...” “O Thou kind Lord! These lovely children are...” “O Lord! Make these children excellent plants....” “He is God! O God my God! Bestow upon me...” “O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a...” “O my Lord! O my Lord!...” “O Peerless Lord! Be Thou a shelter for this...” “O Lord! Make this youth radiant, and confer...” FOR THE DEPARTED “O my God! This is Thy servant and the son of...” “Glory be to Thee, O Lord my God! Abase not...” “He is God, exalted is He, the Lord of loving-kindness...” “O my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower...” “O my God! O my God! Verily, Thy servant,...” “O Thou forgiving Lord! Although some souls have...” DETACHMENT “Suffer me, O my God, to draw nigh unto Thee,...” “Glorified art Thou, O my God! I yield Thee...” “Lauded be Thy name, O my God! I entreat Thee...” “Many a chilled heart, O my God, hath been...” “I know not, O my God, what the Fire is which...” “Praise be unto Thee, O my God! I am one of...” “In the Name of thy Lord, the Creator, the Sovereign,...” “O Lord! Unto Thee I repair for refuge, and...” “O God, my God! Thou art my Hope and my...” “O God, my God! Fill up for me the cup of detachment...” EVENING “O my God, my Master, the Goal of my desire!...” “How can I choose to sleep, O God, my God,...” “O Lord, I have turned my face unto Thy kingdom...” FAMILIES “Glory be unto Thee, O Lord my God! I beg...” “I beg Thy forgiveness, O my God, and implore...” “O Lord! In this Most Great Dispensation Thou...” “O God, my God! This Thy handmaid is calling...” “My Lord! My Lord!...

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This isn't a novel with a plot in the traditional sense. Think of it as a guided tour of the human soul. Bahá'í Prayers: A Selection gathers spiritual writings from the central figures of the Bahá'í Faith. The 'story' is the journey from yearning to connection. You move from prayers that cry out in difficulty to those that overflow with gratitude, from pleas for strength to celebrations of unity. It maps the emotional landscape of a seeker.

Why You Should Read It

I picked this up out of curiosity, not devotion. What struck me was how direct and intimate the language feels. These prayers skip formal, flowery praise and get straight to the heart. They talk about tests that feel like fire, about finding light in darkness, and about loving all of humanity. Reading one each morning became a grounding ritual. It’s not about adopting a new belief; it’s about accessing a profound sense of calm and perspective. The themes of resilience, hope, and our shared connection are universal.

Final Verdict

Perfect for anyone interested in spirituality, mindfulness, or world religions. If you enjoy meditation, poetry, or simply need a source of quiet reflection away from the noise of daily life, this book is a beautiful companion. It’s also invaluable for those wanting to understand the heart of the Bahá'í Faith beyond its teachings. Keep it on your nightstand and open it when you need a moment of peace.



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Logan Sanchez
7 months ago

Good quality content.

Jessica Martin
11 months ago

Very helpful, thanks.

Michael Williams
2 months ago

Based on the summary, I decided to read it and it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Definitely a 5-star read.

Edward Lewis
1 year ago

Used this for my thesis, incredibly useful.

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