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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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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 […]

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The Bahá’í Calendar

March 25, 2017

In July 2014 made significant changes to the The Bahá’í Calendar. This page describes the Bahá’í Calendar as it currently exists.   The Bahá’í Calendar is known as the . It is a calendar which means […]

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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

New study explores the application of spiritual principles to community life

Research conducted by the Indore Bahá’í Chair in collaboration with ISGP highlights the need to view human prosperity as an outcome of material and spiritual progress.

Youth: River cleanup in Brazil promotes environmental stewardship

Concerned with the state of their neighborhood, youth in Bahá’í community-building activities draw on government support to remove 12 tons of trash from a local river

Newly launched “Discourse TV” in Azerbaijan explores pressing social issues

A video program produced by the Bahá’ís of Azerbaijan features profound conversations on topics such as the equality of women and men and the role of media in society.

Malaysia: Promoting unity in a land of great diversity

The Bahá’ís of Malaysia have been fostering constructive dialogue among a cross-section of their society about how all people can contribute to greater social cohesion.

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Plaza walls completed, trellis construction begins

The walls of the east and west sides of the plazas have now been completed, marking a new stage of construction.

“United in its embrace”: Chiefs in Vanuatu reflect on temple’s unifying role

As anticipation builds for the completion of the Bahá’í House of Worship, chiefs and local leaders convey feelings of joy and a strong sense of hope for the future.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s call for advancement of women inspires DRC conference

Participants draw inspiration from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s life and work as they make plans to intensify community-building activities that promote the full participation of women

“Through the lens of human dignity”: BIC looks at media’s role in fostering unity

Journalists meet to explore how news media can build unity, as part of the BIC’s wider efforts to contribute to the discourse on the role of media in society.

A movement of youth in New Zealand inspires socially conscious music

Youth engaged in Bahá’í community-building efforts are inspiring their peers with music that responds to social issues heightened during the pandemic.

“Exceptional solidarity”: #StopHatePropaganda reaches 88 million in support of Iran’s Bahá’ís

Campaign calling on Iran’s government to end hate speech against the country’s Bahá’ís draws unprecedented global support from many segments of society.

BIC Brussels: Fostering unity and belonging

BIC Brussels prompts discussion among municipal leaders and policymakers on the role of urban development in fostering social change in highly diverse neighborhoods

Papua New Guinea: House of Worship superstructure completed

A significant milestone has been reached with the completion of the superstructure, as the site of the House of Worship begins to receive groups of visitors.

Examining interplay of culture and gender equality in Turkey

The Bahá’ís of Turkey are bringing together a cross-section of society to examine the spiritual principle of gender equality as a basis for social transformation.

Insightful and thought-provoking: ABS conference casts light on wide array of social themes

Annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies draws thousands of participants, stimulating rich discussions on a wide variety of topics.

“It is appearing before our eyes”: Emerging DRC temple inspires growing numbers to action

Although in its early stages, the Bahá’í temple is giving rise to greater action aimed at the material and spiritual progress of society.

“A significant experience in our country”: Faith leaders in the UAE foster coexistence, build unified vision

A unique forum initiated by the Bahá’ís of the UAE is bringing together religious leaders for profound discussions about the role of religion in society.

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