In a message dated 1/1/2004 8:43:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< However, why is it 95 and not an even 100? Or why is it not 59? >> Dear Bill, Well, the short answer to your question is because Baha'u'llah said so. But 95 is 5X19, both numbers have symbolic value in the Baha'i Faith. It is also close to 99 which is the number of the Names of God which Muslims recite. The 100 name was said to be the Greatest Name which had yet to be revealed. So we just say the Greatest Name 95 times. warmest, Susan __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http://list.jccc.net/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.net/bahai-st http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist (public) http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] (public)
