Part 1 The individual: how can we be happy? the spiritual quest; what are we and what is our purpose?; what we must become; can we reach these goals?; the pursuit of freedom; physical and spiritual health. Part 2 The family: marriage; children and family life; education. Part 3 Society: freedom from prejudice; the advancement of women; science, technology and the environment; liberty and human rights; agriculture; teachings on government and social policy; teachings on economics; general principles and other teachings. Part 4 Global concerns: the unity of humankind; world order; social and economic development. Part 5 The Baha'i community: structures; principles of Baha'i administration. Part 6 Baha'i laws: prayer, reading of scripture and mediation; fasting; marriage and divorce; death and burial; cruelty to animals; abolitions and prohibitions. Part 7 Theological teachings: the nature of the highest reality (God); the divine educator, the Manifestation of God; true religion; the goal of human life (salvation); the cause and purpose of suffering; life after death. Part 8 The history of the Baha'i faith: the Bab; Baha'u'llah; 'Abdu'l-Baha; Shoghi Effendi; the universal house of justice. Part 9 The Baha'i world today: the expansion of the Baha'i community; cooperation with the United Nations and other international agencies; social and economic development projects; the Baha'i community as a model.
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