A Faith for Today

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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

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

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

  • November 21, 2024
    • 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.
  • November 22, 2024
    • Qawl (Speech)Qawl (Speech)Baháʼí Month of Qawl (Speech) begins.
  • November 24, 2024
    • 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
  • November 25, 2024
    • Day of the CovenantDay of the Covenant
  • November 27, 2024
    • Ascension of ‘Abdu’l‑BaháAscension of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá

From the Bahá’í Writings

The first teaching of Bahá’u’lláh is the duty incumbent upon all to investigate reality. What does it mean to investigate reality? It means that man must forget all hearsay and examine truth himself, for he does not know whether statements he hears are in accordance with reality or not. Wherever he finds truth or reality, he must hold to it, forsaking, discarding all else; for outside of reality there is naught but superstition and imagination.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how spiritual and moral principles can help overcome barriers to creating a peaceful world.

A group of youth produce a short film about fostering true friendship amidst digital interactions, screened at local cinema to inspire community reflection.

U.S. Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs and Aspen Institute release collaborative essays examining inclusive American narratives through insights of religion.

A new documentary examines how Bahá’í community-building initiatives in Kazakhstan are fostering social progress while drawing from the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Since its dedication in 2016, the Bahá’í Temple in Santiago has welcomed over 2.5 million visitors, fostering a spirit of worship and service to society.

The Universal House of Justice has called for three new Bahá’í temples to be established—two national temples in Brazil and Malawi and a local temple in Cameroon.

Historian Mina Yazdani explores how Iran’s Bahá’í community, despite persecution, has contributed to social progress through education, health, and agriculture.

In a joint letter of allegations, eighteen UN experts condemn Iran’s systemic persecution of the country’s Bahá’í women.

National discussion explores how the principle of the harmony of science and religion can address societal challenges, offering a path to social betterment.

A new essay explores how individuals, communities, and institutions can contribute to a more sustainable future amid deepening environmental crises.

The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of systems of global governance.

Podcast episode explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings to contemporary issues across diverse academic fields.

New BIC short film features youth from Bahá’í communities worldwide sharing reflections on global interdependence and what the Summit of the Future can represent.

BIC representatives explore the discourse on global governance, highlighting principles of oneness, consultation, and service ahead of UN Summit of the Future.

BIC statement urges embracing humanity’s interdependence as foundation for global governance, challenging world leaders to rethink systems at upcoming UN summit.

Construction at the Shrine of the Báb encompasses several features to enhance accessibility with significant improvements to paths and enhancements to the plaza.