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The Bahá'í vocabulary has many Arabic and Persian words that may be unfamiliar to non-native speakers and newcomers to the Bahá'í Faith. This glossary is designed to help Bahá'ís learn to pronounce these words according to the pronunciation guide established and promoted by Shoghí Effendí.
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A Bahá'í House of Worship, sometimes referred to by its Arabic name of Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, "Dawning-place of the remembrances of God" is the designation of a place of worship, or temple, of the Bahá'í Faith. Bahá'í Houses of Worship are open to the public and are exclusively reserved for worship. Bahá’u’lláh forbid the display of pictures or statues within the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, as well as the use of musical instruments. Only human voices can be used to chant, sing or read the Holy Scriptures. Currently there are very few formally designated Mashriqu'l-Adhkárs in the world, and most Bahá'í devotional gatherings occur in local Bahá'í centers, individuals' homes, or rented facilities.
