Acknowledgements
This compilation which is the result of over six years of research in the Bahá’í Writings has come about through the encouragements received from many Bahai friends and members of my family, especially my son, Dr. Namvar Zohoori. The idea of putting together in one volume the Bahá’í teachings concerning the human body, health, nutrition, purity and holiness and healing, was reinforced by the loving comments made by Dr. David Ruhe in his letter of 7 June 1980 to me after having perused the first draft, stating: “Your interest in the subject, and your organization of the materials in your hands, show an admirable industry and intention. . . your booklet should be helpful to many.” I express my gratitude to him as well as to Counsellor Dr. Hiddáyatu’lláh Aḥmadíyyih who was another source of encouragement to me.
Special thanks should be given to the Bahá’í Publishing Trust of the United States and the National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom and India for giving me permission to quote from their publications.
Finally, I should like to thank the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Jamaica for having reviewed and approved the publication of this compilation.
Elias Zohoori
