The `ulama' in the Bahai community

2012-04-19 Thread Sen Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Does anyone know of any extended treatment of the role of scholars/divines in the Bahai community, in addition to that by Bahiyyih Nakhjavani in _Asking Questions.? I'm working on a piece on the topic, which begins with this quote == Those divines [`ulama'], ... who

No sermons in the Mashriq

2012-04-19 Thread Sen Sonja
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Does anyone know of a source prior to December 1926, which states that there can be no sermons, lectures, discourses, talks ... etc in the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar? I am aware of a letter on behalf of the Guardian dated in 1931, but I know there must be an earlier source,

Re: The `ulama' in the Bahai community

2012-04-19 Thread David Regal
The Baha'i Studies Listserv Hi Sen,   It looks to me that that quote is a reference to the Muslim divines rather than Baha'is, and that is probably why there is nothing else on the subject.   Regards, David __ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies

Re: The `ulama' in the Bahai community

2012-04-19 Thread John Bromberek
The Baha'i Studies Listserv At 08:57 AM 4/19/2012, you wrote: Those divines [`ulama'], ... who are truly adorned with the ornament of knowledge and of a goodly character are, verily, as a head to the body of the world, and as eyes to the nations. The guidance of men hath, at all times, been and