Ruhi Book 11 Unit 2
The relationship between material means and spiritual principles that govern a truly prosperous society is the major theme of Material Means, which is still under development by the Ruhi Institute.
There are currently only two units available for this book, which are distributed separately. You are warmly encouraged to order both of them when you begin your study of this book.
Unit 2: The Institution of the Fund
The second unit focuses on the material means required to advance the civilisation-building enterprise currently underway. It explores concepts such as the diverse resources which are drawn upon in this process; the importance of trust and reliance on God; the way in which spiritual qualities moderate each other; the fact that means by definition must serve a purpose; the danger of treating money as an end in itself; the role of the Bahá’í Fund; the establishment of a new set of relationships among the...Show More
The relationship between material means and spiritual principles that govern a truly prosperous society is the major theme of Material Means, which is still under development by the Ruhi Institute.
There are currently only two units available for this book, which are distributed separately. You are warmly encouraged to order both of them when you begin your study of this book.
Unit 2: The Institution of the Fund
The second unit focuses on the material means required to advance the civilisation-building enterprise currently underway. It explores concepts such as the diverse resources which are drawn upon in this process; the importance of trust and reliance on God; the way in which spiritual qualities moderate each other; the fact that means by definition must serve a purpose; the danger of treating money as an end in itself; the role of the Bahá’í Fund; the establishment of a new set of relationships among the three protagonists in the society building endeavours; the spirit of sacrifice; universal participation; the role of the institutions in regard to the Fund; and the various types of Funds.
- Contributors:: Ruhi Institute (Developer)
- Format: Softcover book | 37 pages
- Dimensions: 215 x 295 x 4 mm | 165 g
- Publisher: Ruhi Foundation
- Language: English
- Version: Version 1.1.1.PP June 2020
- SKU: RUH-MPP-B.0041
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