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Suggested Reading
A treatise written by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Persian in 1875, addressed to the rulers and people of Persia. It provides a detailed commentary on the immense capacity inherent in the human race and presents the qualities and attributes, structures and processes of a civilization informed by that capacity.
A compilation prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice on the subject of social action.
A statement that was commissioned by the Universal House of Justice on the subject of global prosperity in the context of the Bahá’í teachings.
A document prepared by the Office of Social and Economic Development at the Bahá’í World Centre in 2012 describing the evolving conceptual framework that guides Bahá’í efforts in the field of social action.
by Farzam Arbab
A chapter in the publication The Lab, the Temple, and the Market by the International Development Research Centre. The paper explores a conception of development that has at its heart the generation and application of knowledge, drawn from both science and religion.
by Paul Lample
This book discusses how Bahá’ís try to understand Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation and act to fulfill His vision of an ever-advancing civilization.
by Sona Farid-Arbab
A book that explores a conceptual framework, inspired by the teachings of the Faith, that can guide educational programs seeking the moral empowerment of students.
“…the purpose for which mortal men have, from utter nothingness, stepped into the realm of being, is that they may work for the betterment of the world and live together in concord and harmony.”
— Bahá'u'lláh
Additional Websites
The Bahá’í Faith: Social Action
Information and resources about Bahá’í development efforts.
The Bahá’í World Special Collection
A special collection of articles and essays about contribution to social transformation.
Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity
Website of the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity.



