Bahá'í Faith
“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.” — Bahá'u'lláh
| Definition: Baha'i Faith |
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| A religion that arose out of the Persian Islamic sect Babi in the 1860s. It was founded by Bahaullah who claimed to be the prophet foretold by Ali Mohammed Shirazi, the founder of the Babi sect. |
| Fast Facts on the Baha'i Faith | |
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| Adherents | 5-7 million |
| History | Founded by Bahá'u'lláh, 1863, Tehran, Iran |
| Beliefs | One God, who has revealed himself progressively through major world religions. |
| Practices | Daily prayer, avoidance of intoxicants, scripture reading, hard work, education, work for social justice and equality. |
| Texts | Writings of Bahá'u'lláh and other Bahá'í leaders. |
| Symbols | A religion that arose out of the Persian Islamic sect Babi in the 1860s. It was founded by Bahaullah who claimed to be the prophet foretold by Ali Mohammed Shirazi, the founder of the Babi sect. |
Founded by Mirza Husayn-Ali (Baha'u'llah) in Iran in 1852, the Baha'i Faith centers on a belief in one God and a goal of world peace and unity. Bahais acknowledge the prophets of major world religions as true messengers from God; Baha'u'llah is considered one of these prophets. Bahais are located worldwide but especially in Southeast Asia.
Sources & Further Reading
- "Religions, Baha'i." CIA World Factbook.U.S. Government. . Accessed 8 Feb 2021.
- Baha'u'llah. Prayers and Meditations. 2013.