Baha'i Faith
| Baha'i Faith | |
|---|---|
| Family | Abrahamic / New Religious Movement |
| Origin region | Iran / Persia |
| Founding period | 19th century CE |
| Estimated adherents | Millions globally in a highly international community. |
Baha'i Faith is A global monotheistic religion founded by Baha'u'llah, emphasizing unity of God, religion, and humanity.
Overview
The Baha'i Faith developed from the Babi movement in nineteenth-century Iran. It teaches progressive revelation, the unity of humanity, equality of women and men, elimination of prejudice, consultation, education, and world peace.
Key beliefs
- One God and progressive revelation
- Unity of humanity
- Harmony of science and religion
- Equality of women and men
- World peace and global justice
Practices
- Daily obligatory prayer
- Nineteen Day Feast
- Fasting during the Baha'i month of Ala
- Consultation
- Community service
- Pilgrimage when possible
Places of worship
- Baha'i House of Worship
- Local Baha'i center
- Home gatherings
Sacred texts
- Writings of Baha'u'llah
- Writings of the Bab
- Writings and talks of Abdu'l-Baha
- Authoritative interpretations and administrative texts
Holidays and observances
- Naw-Ruz
- Ridvan
- Birth of Baha'u'llah
- Birth of the Bab
- Declaration of the Bab
- Ascension of Baha'u'llah
Branches and related traditions
- Worldwide Baha'i Community - The main global community under the Universal House of Justice.
- Azali Babi tradition - A historically related Babi continuation distinct from the Baha'i Faith.