Bahá’ís of Issaquah

A Faith for Today

by F M in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Issaquah as in Europe, Africa, [...]
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Our Destiny

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The earth is but one country...
...and mankind its citizens.
- Bahá’u’lláh
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A century of endeavor

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The time has come

May 15, 2022

The world we live in Whether we call it “modernity”, or by some other name, there is a universal recognition that there is something very different about the world we live in today – something […]

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World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

November 5, 2020

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.“ The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

Upcoming Events

  • February 23, 2025
    • Devotional Gathering at 7:30 pmDevotional GatheringTime: 7:30 pm
      Please join us for a devotional gathering on Sunday Evenings at 6pm to 6:40pm (in person). Everyone is welcome.
      For location or other information please leave a message at (425) 470-3599, or use the 'Contact us' form on this website
  • February 25, 2025
    • Ayyam-i-HaAyyam-i-HaIntercalary days are set aside as "days of giving". They are positioned in the Baháʼí Calendar right before the 19-day month of Fasting, "the season of restraint". There are five in some years and four in other years.
  • February 26, 2025
    • Ayyam-i-HaAyyam-i-HaIntercalary days are set aside as "days of giving". They are positioned in the Baháʼí Calendar right before the 19-day month of Fasting, "the season of restraint". There are five in some years and four in other years.
  • February 27, 2025
    • Devotional GatheringDevotional GatheringDevotional Meeting on Zoom
      Everyone is welcome! On the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday of every month.
      For the zoom link please call (425) 470-3599 or use the 'Contact Us' form on this website.
    • Ayyam-i-HaAyyam-i-HaIntercalary days are set aside as "days of giving". They are positioned in the Baháʼí Calendar right before the 19-day month of Fasting, "the season of restraint". There are five in some years and four in other years.
  • February 28, 2025
    • Ayyam-i-HaAyyam-i-HaIntercalary days are set aside as "days of giving". They are positioned in the Baháʼí Calendar right before the 19-day month of Fasting, "the season of restraint". There are five in some years and four in other years.
  • March 1, 2025
    • ‘Alá’ (Loftiness)‘Alá’ (Loftiness)Baháʼí Month of ‘Alá’ (Loftiness) begins.
    • Fasting DayFasting DayDuring the 19-day Fast, Baháʼís abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.

From the Bahá’í Writings

White doves and gray doves associate with each other in perfect friendship. Man draws imaginary lines on the planet and says, “This is a Frenchman, a Musselman, an Italian!” Upon these differences wars are waged. Men are fighting for the possession of the earth. They fight for that which becomes their graves, their cemeteries, their tombs.

In reality all are members of one human family — children of one Heavenly Father. Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flowers of one garden. There is unity in diversity. Each sets off and enhances the other’s beauty.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

Mexico: Countering violence in neighborhoods through service

Discussions explore how recognition of the spiritual nature of human beings can help address the roots of violence and strengthen social cohesion.

In Conversation: Podcast explores contributions to prevalent discourses in Kazakhstan

Members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs discuss how collective exploration of spiritual principles over the years is fostering societal harmony.

Bahá’í World News Service: Arabic-language BWNS launches

The News Service has now integrated the Arabic language into its website, marking a notable enhancement since the News Service was established over two decades ago.

BIC Geneva: UN Member States raise concern about Bahá’ís during Iran’s Universal Periodic Review

At the recent UPR, a significant number of UN Members State raised concerns about the systematic persecution of the Bahá’ís in Iran.

BIC New York: New statement explores spiritual dimension of human prosperity

Human prosperity depends as much on social, moral, and relational factors as on technological, material, and financial ones, says the BIC in a new statement.

In Conversation: Podcast explores BIC’s contributions to the discourse on societal harmony

BIC representatives discuss how spiritual principles and a conception of human nature rooted in the nobility of human beings can guide efforts to foster societal harmony.

India: Transforming economic structures to build a more caring society

The Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University explores how spiritual principles can transform economic structures to foster a more caring society.

The Bahá’í World Publication: Historic series resumes with new print volume

The 35th volume of this historic series, covering 2006-2021, explores endeavors of people worldwide working to apply spiritual principles toward social progress.

2024: Year in Review

As 2024 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more peaceful world.

Social Cohesion: National gatherings explore paths toward societal harmony

Several national Bahá’í communities mark the births of the Báb and Baháʼu’lláh, with gatherings that bring together societal leaders to explore paths toward harmony.

Insights from the Field: Podcast explores the contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society

Podcast explores the rich history of the Bahá’í community in Uzbekistan, highlighting its contributions to education, equality of women and men, and social harmony.

BIC New York: Rising support at UN General Assembly resolution criticizing Iran for persecution of Bahá’ís

The UN General Assembly rebukes Iranian government for its human rights violations, including against the Bahá’í community.

COP29: Exploring new approaches to climate action

At the UN Climate Conference, BIC delegates highlighted how the principles of humanity’s oneness and consultation are essential to addressing environmental challenges.

“A haven of peace”: Native forest at Colombia temple promotes environmental action

A native forest project on the grounds of Colombia’s Bahá’í House of Worship demonstrates how spiritual principles can guide environmental conservation.

Niger: Amid social challenges, youth advance culture of peace

At a conference in Maradi, over 300 young people explored how Bahá’í educational initiatives can foster patterns of community life that bring about peace.

India: Exploring art as a unifying and constructive force

A symposium at the Bahá’í House of Worship in New Delhi explores how artistic expression, guided by spiritual principles, can contribute to social transformation.

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