Some of the basic teachings of the Faith, as described in quotes from selected Baha’i texts.

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Therefore, unity is the essential truth of religion and, when so understood, embraces all the virtues of the human world. Praise be to God! This knowledge has been spread, eyes have been opened, and ears have become attentive. Therefore, we must endeavor to promulgate and practice the religion of God which has been founded by all the Prophets. And the religion of God is absolute love and unity. —Abdu'l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 32

“When assisted to explore issues of moral purpose over time and at depth, youth have demonstrated far greater capacity to overcome setbacks with resilience, to remain free from cynicism and bitterness in the face of adversity, and to protect hope and maintain a spirit of joy even in times of difficulty,” the statement reads.

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Some of the Bahá’í social principles are summarized in this post.

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Here are a few selected devotional resources. Book cover illustration courtesy of Baha’i Publishing.

The Vision of Race Unity, America’s Most Challenging Issue - a statement by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States. Please see the post for this and other resources.

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“Whether peace is to be reached only after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity's stubborn clinging to old patterns of behaviour, or is to be embraced now by an act of consultative will, is the choice before all who inhabit the earth. At this critical juncture when the intractable problems confronting nations have been fused into one common concern for the whole world, failure to stem the tide of conflict and disorder would be unconscionably irresponsible.” From “The Promise of World Peace”

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God made a Covenant with all of us, and we have a part to play in the Covenant.

"...the most dramatic, the most tragic event transpiring within the entire range of the first Bahá’í century" -the martyrdom of the Báb.

Learn about the younger son of Baha’u’llah, imprisoned with Him, and listen to a song about Mirza Mihdi.

Each year Bahá’ís commemorate these joyous, significant days, the "Festival of God," the beginning of the Faith.

Today nothing but the power of the Word of God which encompasses the realities of things can bring the thoughts, the minds, the hearts and the spirits under the shade of one Tree.

To create a just society begins with recognition of the fundamental truth that humanity is one. But it is not enough simply to believe this in our hearts. It creates the moral imperative to act, and to view all aspects of our personal, social, and institutional lives through the lens of justice.

I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God! Let no harm beset me in times of tests, and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration. Thou art God, potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest. No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose.
—The Báb

Who sets the standard for the true understanding and recognition of God and His Prophets?

“The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.”

The Bab was a link to a new age of maturity for humanity.