What Bahá’ís Believe
Bahá’í beliefs address such essential themes as the oneness of God and religion, the oneness of humanity and freedom from prejudice, the inherent nobility of the human being, the progressive revelation of religious truth, the development of spiritual qualities, the integration of worship and service, the fundamental equality of the sexes ...
The Bahá’í Faith
Bahá’ís believe the crucial need facing humanity is to find a unifying vision of the future of society and of the nature and purpose of life. Such a vision unfolds in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh.
God and His Creation | What Bahá’ís Believe
What Bahá’ís Believe. Bahá’u’lláh and His Covenant. The Life of the Spirit. God and His Creation. Essential Relationships. Universal Peace
The Life of the Spirit | What Bahá’ís Believe
Baha’u’llah’s Revelation affirms that the purpose of our lives is to know God and to attain His presence. Our true identity is our rational soul, whose free will and powers of understanding enable us to continually better ourselves and our society.
Key terms and facts | Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
The Bahá’í Faith is an independent, monotheistic religion established in virtually every country of the world. Bahá’ís believe that the world’s major religions represent unfolding chapters in God’s teachings for humankind, and that the writings of Bahá’u’lláh …
Bahá’u’lláh and His Covenant
In His book of laws, Bahá’u’lláh instructed the Universal House of Justice to exert a positive influence on the welfare of humankind, promote education, peace and global prosperity, and safeguard human honour and the position of religion.
Faith and Reason | An Ever-Advancing Civilization | God and His ...
Faith and reason are attributes of the human soul through which insights and knowledge can be gained about the physical and the spiritual dimensions of existence. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá states: “By faith is meant, first, conscious knowledge, and second, the practice of good deeds.”
The Purpose of Religion | Revelation | God and His Creation - Baha'i
The indispensability of religion to social order has repeatedly been demonstrated by its direct effect on laws and morality. When the lamp of religion is obscured, the result is chaos and confusion and the “lights of fairness and justice, of tranquility and peace cease to shine.”
Revelation | God and His Creation | What Bahá’ís Believe
This collection of pages explores the relationship between God and humanity, the Manifestations of God, and the role of religion in human progress.
Sharing Bahá’í Beliefs | A Life of Generous Giving | The Life of the ...
It is natural that Bahá’ís would wish to share their religious beliefs with others and, should any person feel within his or her heart the spark of faith, he or she is welcome—indeed, is invited—to become an active member of the Bahá’í community, contributing to …