FSE2060 Chapter 9 The Baha'i Funeral Rite Study Guide
When was the Baha'i faith brought to the United States and Canada? By whom?
Abdu'l-Baha in 1912
T or F: The Baha'i funeral rite will have similarities to the Jewish and Catholic funeral rites
F; Jewish and Islamic
Where are the headwuarters of the Baha'i faith? What is it called?
Haifa, Israel on the slopes of Mt. Carmel; the Universal House of Justice
What should be recited at the service?
Prayer for the Dead
T or F: Its customary for the body to be washed prior to being removed to the funeral home
T
T or F: The Baha'i faith is one of the newest and fastest growing groups in the world today
T
T or F: The Baha'i practice and doctrine is based upon the writings of the Bab
T
Mirza Husayn-Ali Nuri was born and lived from what date?
Tehran, 1817-1892
Who was the first to promote the coming of the Baha'u'llah?
The Bab, or Gate
The oldest Baha'i House of Worship is located in
Wilmette, Illinois
The emblem of Baha'i is
a nine pointed star
Who was Mirza Husayn-Ali Nuri?
the prophet of Babism and founded the Baha'i faith
Who is adorned with the Baha'i burial ring on the forefinger?
those 15 and older
how should the deceased body be placed?
with the feet toward Qiblih, or the Baha'u'llah's resting place
Is anatomical donation allowed?
yes
Is there a requirement on where the deceased should be buried?
yes, they should not be buried more than an hour's journey from the place of death; its preferred if they are buried in a Baha'i cemetery
T or F: Metal and softwood caskets are required
F; hardwood required
T or F: the baha'i faith is one of exclusion not inclusion
F; is one of inclusion
What are the basic tenets of the Baha'i faith?
1. abandonment of all forms of prejudice 2. full equality of women 3. unity and relativity of all religious truth 4. elimination of extremes in wealth and poverty 5. universal education 6. personal responsibility to search for truth 7. global commonwealth of nations 8. true religion is in harmony with reason and scientific knowledge
The Baha'i faith has its roots in
Islam
What is the deceased dressed in?
a shroud of silk or cotton approximately 7 meters in length
how often are the nine members of the faith elected? how?
are elected by secret ballot every five years
When should the Baha'i funeral occur?
as fast as possible
Where will services occur?
at the gravesite
Who does the washing?
family member
what does Baha'u'llah mean?
glory of god
Is the service open to all or private? is it joyful or sad?
its open to all and is a joyful and honoring rite
Who heads the headquarters of the Baha'i faith?
nine adult members of the faith
Is embalming and cremation allowed?
no
Is there a formal clegy involved in the burial process?
no
are there specific mourning periods? can they hold memorial services?
no mourning periods and they can hold memorial services
What should monuments and markers have?
the emblem of Baha'i
