The Master and the Scoutmaster : The Scout Law and Oath according to Selected Writings of 'Abdu'l-Baha

In 1911, Robert Baden-Powell initiated the Boy Scout movement for character training; he was thus the first Scoutmaster. In the same year, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, known to the Bahá'í world as "the Master" for having mastered and exemplified all the Bahá'í virtues, visited England and America to spread the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith. This booklet briefly describes the beginnings and ideals of the Scouting movement in parallel with the life of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, then compiles selected words of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in connection with the Scout Oath and Law. This booklet would thus be of interest to any Bahá'í involved with or interested in Scouting, and any scout interested in knowing more about the Bahá'í Faith. Based on these universal values, everyone involved with or interested in the character development of youth would find this compilation edifying.

In 1911, Robert Baden-Powell initiated the Boy Scout movement for character training; he was thus the first Scoutmaster. In the same year, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, known to the Bahá'í world as "the Master" for having mastered and exemplified all the Bahá'í virtues, visited England and America to spread the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith. This booklet briefly describes the beginnings and ideals of the Scouting movement in parallel with the life of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, then compiles selected words of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in connection with the Scout Oath and Law. This booklet would thus be of interest to any Bahá'í involved with or interested in Scouting, and any scout interested in knowing more about the Bahá'í Faith. Based on these universal values, everyone involved with or interested in the character development of youth would find this compilation edifying. Roger Davis has been an active member of the Bahá'í Faith since 1973, especially in the field of child and youth education and character development. He was a Boy Scout in his youth, and has been an active Scout leader since 1982. He has been a middle school science teacher for 41 years. He is a loyal husband and father to three boys, all of whom have been Scouts.