The Afterlife

Soft Cover, 258 pp
(5.5" × 8.5") $12.00

The Glorious Journey to God

The Glorious Journey to God contains quotations from the Bible, the Qur’án, and the Bahá’í Scriptures on the afterlife. The book shows a remarkable similarity between these sacred Scriptures.

Some of the questions addressed in this book:

• Is death the door to a new life?

• Do hell and heaven really exist?

• What is the next world like?

• What does “hell-fire” mean?

• How glorious is paradise?

• Can we communicate with the departed?

• Are there opportunities to evolve after death?

• Can we meet our loved ones in the next world?

• What happens to infants who die?

• What is the purpose of this life?

• How can we prepare here for the hereafter?

• What are the proofs of an afterlife?

Soft Cover, 164 pp
(4.25" × 7") $6.00

Unto God Shall We Return

This is the most reliable and comprehensive source of information on the destiny, reality, and immortality of the human soul.

Unto God Shall We Return portrays a destiny of unutterable beauty and splendor for those who fulfill their lives’ purpose during their short stay on this planet. It shows that death is not a voyage to grave, but to God. This book brings comfort to all those who mourn the loss of their loved ones, and instills hope, peace, and joy by unveiling glimpses of the glories that await anyone who fulfills his mission on earth and joins the host of heaven. We are not permanent residents of this planet, but travelers on a journey to a new and exciting world:

Say: “O son of man! Sorrow not save that thou art far from Us. Rejoice not save that thou art drawing near and returning unto Us.”
—Bahá’u’lláh

Man is the life of the world, and the life of man is the spirit…Rejoice, for the life eternal is awaiting you.
—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

I can truly say that I hope all the Bahá’ís will avail themselves of this compilation, and that they will consider how to use all or some of its quotations to share with non-Bahá’í relatives and friends—indeed, the general public—at moments of sorrow, stress and confusion.

All of us come in contact with non-Bahá’ís when they have lost a dear one, or they, like all of us, are caught up in the torrent of crime and terrorism so often leading to violent death which increasingly characterizes the end of the 20th century.

The Bahá’í concepts and explanations should be of infinite help to others who may not wish, or be able at the present time, to embrace the Faith in its entirety as we have, but who sorely need comfort and guidance.”
—Rúhíyyih Rabbání

Soft Cover, 112 pp
(6" × 9") $6.00

A Messenger of Joy

A Messenger of Joy is the most comforting and positive book ever written on death and the afterlife. In comforting and uplifting the souls of the grieved, it sets a record that is not likely to be broken for a long time.

The content of this book will diminish your fears of dying. After reading it, we hope you will not become too detached from this world and careless about your health! We hope you will not start a diet of ice cream, coke, cookies, chocolate, and cheesecake! We would like to have you around for a long time to buy more copies of this book to give away! We would like to keep the most urgently needed people on our planet—the angels of Bahá—who are given the honor of establishing God’s Kingdom on earth.

A Messenger of Joy also draws a positive picture of this life—so positive that it may make you too attached to this world. After reading it, you may feel so good about yourself and about your purpose in this life, that you may go on a diet of spinach, yogurt, vitamin pills, and oat bran! You may become extremely devoted to the task of collecting and saving an abundant harvest of virtues as a provision for your final departure from the earth.

A Messenger of Joy is not poetry, but it is written in a poetic language adorned with metaphors and similes. This feature will allow you to read it repeatedly without getting bored. It is written in the style of the King James Version of the Bible and The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh. It is also similar to Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet. He too imitated the language of the Bible. As you know, Gibran paid the highest tribute to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and drew a portrait of Him.

Aside from reading and enjoying A Messenger of Joy, you can give it as a gift to:

• Those who have lost a loved one.
  
• Those suffering from a fatal disease or from symptoms of old age.
  
• Those who need readings for memorials.

Since it reflects the Bahá’í perspective on death, you can also use it as a means of teaching. It does not directly mention the Bahá’í Faith. It simply prepares the reader for the Bahá’í teachings on the afterlife.

A Messenger of Joy replaces the fear of death with a sense of adventure into the glorious realm beyond. It transforms the devastating sense of loss and separation into the joy of hope and reunion.

It contains two parts. In part I, a heavenly voice speaks to give the earthly ones assurance and comfort, to help them overcome their fears of death. In part II, a spirit, who has left the earth, reveals the joys and glories of heaven. This part is dedicated to Rúhíyyih Khánum.

An example from the book:

O passing pilgrims! Gather blossoms of joy while you may. Hang your troubles upon the trees, and cast your cares to the wing.

Banish the night with your love, wake the dawn with your praise.

Sing and dance and be merry, but know that there are other songs to be sung.

Live, but do not cling to your lives. Own, but do not be attached to your treasures.

Cherish your pearls and rubies, let them dazzle your eyes, but know that they are not yours. They belong to the earth.

Celebrate life, but be ready to depart the moment the banquet ends.

When life bids you farewell and death greets you, embrace her with open arms.

   104 minutes, $18.00

A Glimpse of Paradise

A Video or DVD on the Afterlife

This video and DVD contain a talk given by Reinee Pasarow about her near death vision. This is a state in which the individual shows no vital signs of life, yet experiences life to its fullest. What makes this story unique is this: in her vision, Reinee was guided to becom a Bahá’í. She was given several clues by a spiritual being about the Bahá’í Faith. For instance, one of the titles of Bahá’u’lláh—the Blessed Beauty—was revealed to her. She was also told the word “justice” and shown the seat of the Universal House of Justice, exactly as it is built. Reinee had many unusual dreams as a child and altogether three near death visions.

We have added an introduction and a conclusion to the video and DVD to make them attractive and meaningful to all viewers, especially to seekers. The introduction and conclusion present Biblical and Bahá’í references to the many clues Mrs. Pasarow received while in the presence of the Being of Light.

For more information on this video and DVD Click here.