The Baha'i Faith

The Baha'i Faith

The Bahá’í Faith is a world religion based on the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. He taught that there is only one God and one human family, and that the great religions of the world represent successive stages in the spiritual evolution of... [more]

The Bahá’í Faith is a world religion based on the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. He taught that there is only one God and one human family, and that the great religions of the world represent successive stages in the spiritual evolution of human society. “The peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God,” Baha'u'llah states. His teachings offer spiritual understanding for a world seeking direction and hope, as well as guidance for personal and social conduct.

The more than five million Bahá’ís around the world are learning how to translate these teachings into new patterns of individual and community life. Though they come from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, they are united by their belief in the essential spiritual nature of our existence and by their desire for a just and peaceful future for all of humanity.

For more information about the Bahá’í Faith visit www.bahai.org or www.bahai.us.

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Baha'i House of Worship - India

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Immediately following a report in today's Iranian Resalat newspaper that "the seven detained Baha'i believers have confessed to setting up an illegal organization in Iran that took orders from Israel and others to undermine the Islamic system," the Baha'i International Community responded: "we deny in the strongest possible terms the suggestion that Baha'is in Iran have engaged in any subversive activity," said Bani Dugal, principal representative of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations. "The Baha'i community is not involved in political affairs. Their only 'crime' is the practice of their religion." "The seriousness of the allegations makes us fear for the lives ... Read Full Story
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The Bahá’í Faith is dangerous, according to the government of Iran… The Faith was born in Iran in 1844… Tens of thousands of Bahá’ís have lost their lives because they won’t recant… According to a Bahá’í source: “Currently, there are at least 31 Baha’is in Iran’s prisons, including the seven people who comprised the leadership group known as the Friends in Iran. Those seven have now been in prison more than a year, awaiting trial.” During that time, they have had no access to their legal counsel… Their trial is currently set for October 18th. The charges against them include two that could bring ... Read Full Story
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Three Baha’is have been arrested in Mazandaran province, one in Ghaemshahr and two in Sari. Their homes were searched and Baha’i materials were confiscated. The arrests occurred on 18 November and 22 November. In another case, three Baha’is were arrested and detained in Yasouj and a nearby town, in the province of Kohgiluyeh va Bouyerahmad. The detention was in connection with a personal project under which they provided moral education classes for local children. The attorney they retained was so intimidated by criticism from judicial officials that he resigned from the case. At least 26 Baha’is are currently in jail or prison because of ... Read Full Story
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LONDON — The Foreign Policy Centre, a leading foreign affairs think tank in Britain, has published a new report on Iran titled “A Revolution Without Rights: Women, Kurds and Baha’is Searching for Equality in Iran.” The report concludes that, although the world is focusing on Iran’s nuclear issue, the rights of women and minorities must not be overlooked. Published as a pamphlet, the report was presented at a public program at the Houses of Parliament on 25 November, coinciding with United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The document evaluates the Iranian government’s compliance with its own constitution and looks ... Read Full Story
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Just a few of the art works inspired by the struggle for human rights in Iran on Tehran Bureau Spiritual Quote: “The source of human rights is the endowment of qualities, virtues and powers which God has bestowed upon mankind without discrimination of sex, race, creed or nation. To fulfill the possibilities of this divine endowment is the purpose of human existence. “Human rights can be established in terms of social status when members of the community realize that the gift of life and conscious being obligates them to meet responsibilities owed to God, to society and to self. Mutual recognition by members of ... Read Full Story
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We tend to take religious freedom for granted in the United States. But peace loving, unity promoting, law abiding citizens of Iran who are Baha'is face daily and sometimes deadly persecution by the Iranian government. Last night I joined other concerned people for a meeting in support of the 7 Iranian Baha'is who are being detained illegally in Iran for believing in the following principles. • The oneness of mankind. • Universal peace upheld by a world government. • Independent investigation of truth. • The common foundation of all religions. • The essential harmony of science and religion. • Equality of men and women. ... Read Full Story
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These are the appointed days which ye have been yearningly awaiting in the past—the days of the advent of divine justice. MP3 of the Day: M.I.A. - Pull up the People The teachings of my faith revolve around justice, and this past weekend, I received a profoundly moving confirmation of my belief that justice will inevitably prevail on this planet. I attended a regional Baha’i conference in Atlanta, one of a series of 41 global conferences dedicated to a single purpose: systematically studying and reflecting on the implications of the teachings that underlie the system of justice that we are building, and applying their ... Read Full Story
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