The Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude

"The Kitáb-i-Íqán: The Book of Certitude" is a central theological work of the Bahá'í Faith, written by Bahá'u'lláh, the founder of the religion, in 1861 while He was living in Baghdad. This profound treatise was revealed in response to questions posed by one of the maternal uncles of the Báb, the forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The book addresses the nature of divine revelation, the continuity of religious truth, and the unity of the Prophets. It emphasizes the progressive nature of God's guidance to humanity and elucidates the symbolic meanings of religious texts. The Kitáb-i-Íqán is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the concept of progressive revelation and the interconnectedness of major world religions. The second part provides a detailed explanation of the signs and prophecies concerning the advent of the Promised One. Bahá'u'lláh uses verses from the Bible and the Qur'an to illustrate how religious truths are revealed progressively and how each religion builds upon the previous ones. First translated into English by Shoghi Effendi in 1931, "The Kitáb-i-Íqán" has since been translated into numerous languages, making its teachings accessible to a global audience. It is considered one of the most important works in Bahá'í literature, second only to the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. "The Kitáb-i-Íqán" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Bahá'í Faith, comparative religion, and the study of divine revelation. It offers profound insights into the unity of religions and the spiritual journey of humanity.