26 Bahá'í Prayers is a delightful and elegantly designed prayer book that heralds the recent translation of 26 previously unrevealed prayers written by 'Abdu'l-Bahá over 100 years ago.
The prayers have been beautifully presented as a gift from the heart. The prayer book is respectfully and tastefully laid out with colourful water colour illustrations throughout and provides a warm and inviting prayer time companion.
It was designed and published by Simon Creedy a well known Sydney graphic designer to conincide with the centenary of the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá.
About the Author-Bahá, 'Abdu'l: - 'Abdu'l-Bahá In the early years of the 20th century, 'Abdu'l-Bahá-the eldest Son of Bahá'u'lláh-was the Bahá'í Faith's leading exponent, renowned as a champion of social justice and an ambassador for international peace.'Abdu'l-Bahá (1844-1921)Upholding unity as the fundamental principle of His teachings, Bahá'u'lláh established the necessary safeguard to ensure that His religion would never suffer the same fate as others that split into sects after the deaths of their Founders. In His Writings, He instructed all to turn to His eldest Son, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, not only as the authorized interpreter of the Bahá'í Writings but also as the perfect exemplar of the Faith's spirit and teachings.Following Bahá'u'lláh's passing, 'Abdu'l-Bahá's extraordinary qualities of character, His knowledge and His service to humanity offered a vivid demonstration of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings in action, and brought great prestige to the rapidly expanding community throughout the world.'Abdu'l-Bahá devoted His ministry to furthering His Father's Faith and to promoting the ideals of peace and unity. He encouraged the establishment of local Bahá'í institutions, and guided nascent educational, social and economic initiatives. After His release from a lifetime of imprisonment, 'Abdu'l-Bahá set out on a series of journeys which took Him to Egypt, Europe and North America. Throughout His life, He presented with brilliant simplicity, to high and low alike, Bahá'u'lláh's prescription for the spiritual and social renewal of society.
Community, International Bahá'í: - The Bahá'í Faith is established in more than 100,000 localities in virtually every country and territory around the world.In thousands upon thousands of locations around the world, the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith inspire individuals and communities as they work to improve their own lives and contribute to the advancement of civilization. Bahá'í beliefs address such essential themes as the oneness of God and religion, the oneness of humanity and freedom from prejudice, the inherent nobility of the human being, the progressive revelation of religious truth, the development of spiritual qualities, the integration of worship and service, the fundamental equality of the sexes, the harmony between religion and science, the centrality of justice to all human endeavours, the importance of education, and the dynamics of the relationships that are to bind together individuals, communities, and institutions as humanity advances towards its collective maturity. (www.bahai.org)
Creedy, Simon: - Simon Creedy is 59 years old Graphic Designer who has lived and worked in Sydney for the last 30 years. He is married to Shokofeh and has two children Sarah and Shauna. His interests include, art, music and cartooning, having recently published a series of hardcover and paperback cartoon childrens books about Cody the Dog. Simon is a member of the Bahá'í Community of Lane Cove in Sydney. Simon can be contacted by email at simon@creedy.com.au.
