Revelation, Reality, and Reason

Ali-Murad Davudi's Philosophical Discourses on the Foundations of Bahá’í Belief

Edited by Vargha Bolodo-Taefi

Generations of Persian-speaking Bahá’ís owe the depth of their knowledge of Bahá’í theology and philosophy to the martyred scholar ‘Alí-Murád Dávúdí. Dávúdí provided us lenses through which we could penetrate the depths of the Bahá’í writings. The publication of this volume of translations of fifteen of his speeches and writings is a long-awaited gift for the English-speaking world.
The volume’s introduction provides a much needed window into the life and legacy of the legend that is Dávúdí.
— Mina Yazdani, Professor of History, Eastern Kentucky University

Dávúdí holds a unique place in the history of Bahá’í scholarship, owing in part to his distinctive facility for engaging with classical and contemporary intellectual currents while drawing upon Islamic, Eastern, and Western philosophical thought. In his work, he seamlessly interweaves intellectual rigour with deep spiritual insight grounded in a lifetime spent in research and service to the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh. His explorations of subjects as varied as the existence and nature of God, the oneness of religion, and the concept of liberty are sure to inform and inspire generations of scholars to come. Their efforts to study the Bahá’í writings and relate the teachings of the Faith to many fields of endeavour aimed at promoting the betterment of humankind will be enriched by these profound reflections.     — Todd Smith, PhD