Final Paper by Vida Kordian

FINAL PAPER

How to commence describing the impact of my study of the Kitab-i-Iqan?  It is the realisation of the major motivation of Baha-u-llah's creative word which has such a significant affect upon my being.

My first ever reading of the Kitab-i-Iqan, has resulted in a phenomenal realisation of the challenge which it poses to the individual.  Addressed to the Uncle of the Bab, yet so poignant to the believer of our age, it offers a challenge, so profound, as an awakening and reminder of our duty and significance as steadfast Baha'is.  Through the affect of Baha'u'llah's creative word, we can make a discovery of our intended purpose and potential.  In our ever advancing and develping communities, through our obedience to the Covenant, the possibility to triumph in our efforts - individually and collectively - to fulfill the goals through creatively motivated activities.

It is through this imaginative expression, encouragement and inspiration that we can be energised to instill ever greater creative thoughts and plans into the advancement of our plans, and increase our motivations in endeavouring to accomplish our destiny and achieve our goals.

Only as steadfast members of the Baha'i community, actively participating in an endeavour to advance the prosperity and progress of mankind, can we effect  our future and the furture of Mankind and our Planet.  The Creative word of God can inspire in the hearts of God's followers such energy and inspiration so as to create eternal fuel, inspiring love and unity amongst the members of the Human Race. 

Through our understanding of the words of Baha'u'llah, we know that only through our obedience to His Covenant can we be effectual in our endeavours to contribute towards an ever advancing civilisation.  The essence of the Kitab-i-Iqan reiterates the impending responsibility of the Baha'i World.  Our inspiration emanating from the Holy texts, alongside confirmations of the proofs and purposes of this dispensation, as fortold by the Manifestations of past ages.

The references made to the Great Martyrs of this dispensation provide such an emotional yet confirming recognition of spiritual power contained in Baha'u'llah's revelation, so to ignite such energy and determination into the mortal human frame, that they swoon away and sacrifice their physical existence for a Cause deserving their extinguishment.