At the peak of the Islamic civilization, the city of Baghdad was known as the “Abode of Peace”. The photo shows a picture of Baghdad from space.  In 1853, the city received Baha’u’llah as an exile from Persia, and He would make Baghdad His home for the next 10 years.  These were challenging but amazing times, as Baha’u’llah continued to prepare the community for His own declaration as the Messenger of God to modern humanity. Most of His Tablets and Writings during this period- including the Book of Certitude and the Seven Valleys- were revealed in answer to questions, the same kind of questions we still ask about religion and how God interacts with the world.  In these texts, Baha’u’llah unfolds amazing vistas of spirituality and revives our understanding of the true nature and purpose of religion itself. He also revealed the Hidden Words, giving a hint of His coming Revelation and its teachings in seed form.  As part of the 200th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s life, Westwind pictures produced a series of short videos about the life of Baha’u’llah. A wonderful story about His impact on the city of Baghdad is linked here. Enjoy!