Some Baha'is may be vegetarian but this is a personal choice, not a religious requirement. Although in illness Baha'is are exempt from these prayers, some may still wish to recite them, and would therefore appreciate privacy.īaha'is have no specific dietary requirements. As well as taking prescribed medication, Baha'is believe in the power of prayer in healing.īaha'is must usually recite daily prayers. Most Baha'is have a positive attitude towards healthcare staff and are willing to seek medical help and advice when sick. religious and cultural diversity should be respected.Īttitudes to healthcare staff and illness. extremes of wealth and poverty should be abolished.prejudice of all kinds should be challenged.men and women should have equal opportunity.each person has a soul that lives on after death.The spiritual and administrative centre of the Baha'i faith is thus in present-day Israel. Baha'u'llah was persecuted and finally exiled to Akka (Acre) in Palestine where he died in 1892. Baha'u'llah announced that he was a messenger from God sent to help bring about a new age of global civilisation which would be characterised by unity and peace. Its founder is called Baha'u'llah (Glory of God). “ The Earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.The Baha'i faith is an independent world religion that originated in Persia (now Iran) in the middle of the 19th century. The majority of Baha'is, however, live in the global south.įor many, the Baha'i faith is one of the most universal religions. Yet Baha'is in Iran, who are the largest non-Muslim religious community, continue to face persecution. His son and successor, Abdu'l-Baha, traveled to Europe and the United States to spread the faith.īaha'u'llah encouraged Baha'is to cooperate with their governments and engage with the followers of all religions in a spirit of fellowship. Establishment of the Baha'i faithĭespite the persecution, the Baha'i faith has attracted millions of adherents around the globe for its ability to transcend nationalism, racism and the like.īaha'u'llah’s followers disseminated his teachings in the Middle East and beyond. For most Muslims, the prophet Muhammad was the last and final prophet. In fact, the first school for girls in Iran was established by the Baha'is.īaha'is were nonetheless subjected to persecution, as some Muslim clerics perceived their faith to be a heresy. Therefore, Baha'u'llah’s teachings specifically advocate for racial unity, gender equality, universal education, and harmony of science and religion.īaha'is, for example, embrace interracial marriage and education for girls. His most well-known book is “The Hidden Words,” which is composed of short poetic statements that get to the heart of his spiritual and ethical teachings.Ī primary theme of Baha'u'llah’s teachings is achieving world peace through the establishment of unity, justice and equality. About a dozen of these have been translated into English and other languages. Throughout his life, Bah'u'llah penned over 100 volumes in Arabic and Persian. Bahá’í World News Service © Bahá'í International Communityīaha'u'llah’s writings form the foundation of the Baha'i faith.
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