The story of the Bahá’í Faith begins in nineteenth century Persia, the country we now call Iran, about 160 years ago. Bahá’ís trace the founding of the Faith to the Twin Prophets, the Bab and […]
The foundations of the divine religions are one. If we investigate these foundations, we discover much ground for agreement, but if we consider the imitations of forms and ancestral beliefs, we find points of disagreement and division; for these imitations differ, while the sources and foundations are one and the same. That is to say, the fundamentals are conducive to unity, but imitations are the cause of disunion and dismemberment.
Panelists from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cambodia, and Kenya explore how unity in diversity is essential for fostering peace, co-hosted by the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace.
In Tonga, the 30th anniversary of Ocean of Light school reflects on how moral and spiritual qualities can be cultivated alongside academic learning in a single endeavor.
Two new essays on The Bahá’í World website consider the foundations of lasting peace and how neuroscience can inform our conception of human nature.
At a gathering of residents of Batouri, Cameroon, and its surrounding communities, the design of the country’s first local Bahá’í House of Worship is unveiled.
Counsellor Taraz Nadarajah shares stories from Sydney where families and young people are contributing to new patterns of community life.
Design unveiled for Nepal’s first Bahá’í House of Worship, giving form to a pattern of prayer and service long taking root in Kanchanpur.
In Chile, social actors examine the role of spirituality in social change, launching a podcast and gathering to deepen reflection, dialogue, and collective action.
Volume draws together selections from the writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the writings and utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, including several newly translated excerpts in English.
The opening of the BIC Cairo Office’s new premises brought together social actors to explore deeper dimensions of the equality of women and men.
BIC delegation at CSW70 explores how justice for women and girls, beyond legal access, requires shared moral commitment from individuals, communities, and institutions.
The latest podcast episode explores efforts in a DRC village to learn about addressing long-standing challenges in education, agriculture, and societal harmony.
Bani Dugal reflects on three decades of the BIC’s deepening engagement at the United Nations, drawing on Baháʼí principles and the experience of a worldwide community.
Two Black History Month events at the Wilmette Bahá’í House of Worship brought artists, civic leaders, and neighbors together to reflect on racial harmony and belonging.
Four Counsellors from different regions discuss how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young people discover their identity and purpose through service to society.
A gathering in ‘Akká on 25 February brought participants of diverse backgrounds together, offering hope and fellowship at a time of uncertainty.
A far-reaching reconceptualization of justice is needed to bring about the kind of societies the world’s people aspire to build, says the BIC in a new statement.
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