The Seat of the Universal House of Justice – Haifa, Israel
What do Bahá’ís believe?
- The purpose of life is to know and worship God, to acquire virtues, to promote the oneness of humankind and to carry forward an ever-advancing civilization.
- All major religions come from God.
- All of humanity is one family.
- Women and men are equal.
- All prejudice, whether it is racial, religious, national or economic, is destructive.
- Each of us must independently investigate truth for ourselves, without preconceptions.
- The realization of universal education is essential.
- Work performed in the spirit of service is a form of worship.
- World peace, upheld by a world government, is the crying need of our time.
- Religion must be in harmony with reason and the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
- Economic and environmental problems can be solved by the application of spiritual principles.
Read more at: www.bahai.org/beliefs
Writings
Bahá’í Writings
O Son of Spirit! My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.
Excerpt from “The Hidden Words” – Bahá’u’lláh
Bahá’u’lláh (The founder of the Bahá’í Faith), `Abdu’l-Bahá (His son and appointed successor), and The Báb (The Prophet forerunner to Bahá’u’lláh) all wrote numerous volumes filled with indescribably beautiful language, profound guidance, and timely messages for mankind.
There are many publications in hundreds of languages.
Bahá’í eBooks!
There are also a wide range of Free eBooks of Bahá’í Sacred Writings and Authoritative Texts.
Official Statements
Below are just a few of many statements made by the Bahá’ís; which include topics such as Racism, World Unity, Global Economic Well-Being, Social Action, Health and Nutrition, and much more.
Employment and Beyond – A Statement by the Bahá’í International Community
February 12, 2023
The Heart of Resilience – A Statement by the Bahá’í International Community
February 12, 2022
“Forging a path to racial justice” – By The Bahá’ís of the United States
June 19, 2020
“To the World’s Religious Leaders” – By The Universal House of Justice*
April 2002
“The Promise of World Peace” – By The Universal House of Justice*
October 1985
*Governing body of the Bahá’í World Community*