Members of the Bahá’í Faith
Books, Resources, Materials, and Guidance |
“Bahá’í marriage is the commitment of the two parties one to the other, and their mutual attachment of mind and heart. Each must, however, exercise the utmost care to become thoroughly acquainted with the character of the other, that the binding
covenant between them may be a tie that will endure forever.”
(‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, #86)
Welcome to your guide to helpful books, resources, materials, and information on marriage and relationships as member of the Bahá’í faith!
Whether you're single, dating, courting or married, Marriage Transformation is here to help you prepare for future relationships and strengthen those in the present.
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In scripture and guidance, marriage is addressed as a vital component of a healthy and unified global society, as well as a sacred, blessed union between a man and woman. By preparing yourself as an individual and strengthening relationships, you can be ready to someday enter into marriage with knowledge, confidence, and joy.
Read more about Parental Responsibilities with Children (Chastity, Dating, Courting & Consent), The Sacred Commitment of Marriage,
and the role of Bahá’í Assemblies in Relationships and Marriage
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Bahá’í-Based Relationship and Marriage Workshops
“Careful preparation for marriage is an essential first step
in the preservation of Bahá’í marriage.”
(Bahá’í World Centre Research Department memorandum for Preserving Bahá’í Marriages compilation, item 3)
| Books for Bahá’í Relationships* |
For Unmarried Individuals and Couples |
For Dating, Courting, and Married Couples |
Marriage Can Be Forever: Preparation Counts! (paperback and eBook) |
Creating Excellent Relationships: The Power of Character Choices (paperback; combines the eBooks Becoming an Excellent Person and Becoming Character Partners)
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*Note: Marriage Can Be Forever contains a significant amount of
Bahá’í quotations and content, whereas the other books are multi-source
materials using interfaith and Bahá’í quotations and references,
and Relationship and Marriage experts
More Materials for Married Couples
Modules, Booklet, Cartoons** |
Marriage Connection Discussion and Action
Modules/Mini-Courses
(All of these contain quotations from interfaith sources and marriage educators)
Strengthening Your Marriage Bond
Assessing Expectations and Meeting Needs
Passionate and Spiritual Sex
Partnership Decision Making
Making Time and Service Choices (Note: There is a version of this that is general audience and one that has more Baha'i quotations)
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Character and Sexual Intimacy
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A Perfectly Funny Marriage (Cartoon Book)
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**Note: The cartoon book, A Perfectly Funny Marriage, and What's Character Got to Do with It?
do not contain Bahá’í quotations or content. The marriage modules contain interfaith content.
"And when He [God] desired to manifest grace and beneficence to men, and to set the world in order, He revealed observances and created laws; among them He established the law of marriage, made it as a fortress for well-being and salvation..."
(Bahá’u’lláh: Bahá’í Prayers (US 2002), p. 118)
Knowledge and Skill Building with a
Relationship and Marriage Coach Who Is a Bahá’í
Are you interested in individual or couples coaching
to help
identify your character, know your strengths,
and assess your readiness to marry or the need for marriage strengthening?
Contact Susanne M. Alexander, Relationship and Marriage Coach and Character Specialist
You can get in touch with her one of three ways:
Email her at susanne@marriagetransformation.com
Call her at (216) 255-9301 or toll-free in the US and Canada at (800) 501-6682
Call her on Skype: Marriage Transformation
Other Helpful Links:
For more information on the Bahá’í Faith's teachings on relationships and marriage,
please visit BahaiMarriage.net or BahaiRelationships.com
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