The principles of the bahai faith require its followers to avoid partisan political involvement, subversive activity, and all forms of violence. Bahai multimedia resources is comprised of 74 sites this site being one of them. May they follow thy commandments and abide in thy law. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. The bahai faith is a worldwide religion based on the teachings of bahaullah 18171892. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bahaullah and the new era.
May 12, 2010 a brief introduction to the bahai faith, also refereed to as annas presentation. In 1844 the bab the gate founded the babi faith or babism. The bahai faith an introduction points of knowledge. Of considerable importance to the bahai community worldwide is the ruhi series of study materials inspired, and largely produced, by the bahai community of colombia. Since 1971 this little book has been used as the introduction to the bahai faith. Nov 19, 2015 this board contains pins of book covers and other items which offer an introduction to the bahai faith. For help with downloading a wikipedia page as a pdf, see help. In the bahai faith, an introductory discussion about the faith, its teachings, concepts, truths and mysteries, is called a fireside. Aug 15, 2012 a short summary of peter smiths book an introduction to the baha i faith cambridge university press, 2008. Abdul bahas grandson, shoghi effendi 1897 1957 wrote many basic books on the bahai faith and restructured its organization to what it is today sacred writings the only religion whose sacred texts were written by the hand of its prophet during his lifetime many books and letters revealed through and written by bahaullah. Apr 07, 2008 peter smith is chairman of the social sciences division, mahidol university international college, bangkok. An introduction to the bahai faith peter smith cambridge, cambridge university press, 2008, 229 pp. In this book peter smith traces the development of the bahai faith from its roots in the babi movement of midnineteenth century iran to its.
The bahai faith is an independent world religion whose purpose is to unite all the races and peoples in one universal cause and one common faith. The development of the bahai faith in the west has not been subject to full. Bahai faithintroduction wikibooks, open books for an open. Since 1971 this little book has been used as the introduction to the baha i faith. The bahai faith recognizes two additional teachers for this age. Suggest one problem in the world which would be solved quite simply by everyone being treated equally. Bahais believe that religious revelation will continue in the future to provide guidance to an everadvancing civilization. The bahai faith is the most recent independent world religion. An introduction to the baha i faith the bahai faith has some. That all nations should become one in faith and all men as.
Bds product and order form pdf subscription request authorization form pdf. Introduction to the bahai faith worksheet who are the bahais. This is not to say that differences do not exist among the religions of the world, but baha i doctrine states that all minor differences should be forgotten. Unite the hearts of thy servants, and reveal to them thy great purpose. An introduction by gloria faizi, offers a very accessible introduction to the baha i faith, its history, teachings and structure.
Introduction to the bahai faith uk bahai community. The bahai faith is the youngest of the worlds main religions and was founded in the middle east in the 19th century by mirza. Ive personally spoken at or presented dozens and dozens as well in peoples homes, at churches, in community halls, as well as in larger venues. E download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is author of several books in the field of bahai studies including the bahai faith. Through studious investigation of the young religion, aided by a close relationship with abdulbahathe son and successor of bahaullah, its prophet and founderdr. This short pamphlet give a high level overview of the fundamental principles and beliefs of the bahai faith, its history, administration and world context. I first heard about the baha i faith through my experience with esperanto.
An introduction to the bahai faith kindle edition by esslemont, j. Peter smith traces the development of the bahai faith from its roots in the babi movement of midnineteenth century iran, through the lives and work of its prophetfounder, bahaullah 181792, and his successors, to its contemporary emergence as a worldwide religion. Some basic themes are covered that include the purpose of the bahai faith slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. First published in 1923, bahaullah and the new era offers readers a thorough introduction to the bahai faith written by one of its early adherents. The american bahai, the bahai newsreel, brilliant star for children, one country, world order. The community has painstakingly avoided aligning itself in any fashion with any of the countrys governments, ideologies or opposition movements. The bahai faith is a dynamic world religion with several million adherents from a variety of different religious and cultural backgrounds. It is known as the lotus temple because of its striking design. Introduction to bahai faith naw ruz 2019 bahai center activities ruhi book study group community activities twin holy birthdays 2018 200th celebration of bahaullahs birth duane dumbleton commemoration 200th celebration blog 200 prayers ridvan festival 2017 royal falcon school naw ruz 2018. However, i picked up this little book because i met a bahai at a dinner party and wanted to know a bit about it. His writings, which promote peace and unity, are at the heart of the bahai faith. God speaks again is a comprehensive introduction to the baha i faith.
The bahai faith has some five million adherents around the world. In order to ensure that bahaullahs message is accessible. I first heard about the bahai faith through my experience with esperanto. Oct 25, 2017 in celebration of the bicentennial birthday of baha ullah, we created a video highlighting the activities of baha is in their communities.
An introduction to the bahai faith introduction to. Bahai faith an introduction downloadable brief explanations, pamphlets, short books and books in pdf format. To unite the peoples of the world in one common faith, and 2. This work seeks to complement previous studies such as the bahai faith. This is one of the best academic introductions to the bahai faith currently available in english. However, i picked up this little book because i met a baha i at a dinner party and wanted to know a bit about it. Bahaullah, the promised one of all ages that which the lord hath ordained as the sovereign remedy and mightiest instrument for the healing of all the world is the union of all its peoples. The bahai faith has between 6 and 8 million believers worldwide. The bahai faith is the youngest of all independent world religions.
Esslemontan early british bahaihas been translated into numerous languages and remains a key introductory text to the bahai religion. Whether or not a seeker is led to become a bahai is a matter of individual conscience and a decision to be respected by others. The concept of unity is a theological principleits a principle about the basic organization of creationbut as we will see, that principle has immense ethical implications for how human beings behave and treat each other. Browne we desire but the good of the world and the happiness of the nationsthat all nations should become one in faith and all men as brothers.
Peter smith peter smith traces the development of the bahai faith from its roots in the babi movement of midnineteenth century iran, through the lives and work of its prophetfounder, bahaullah 181792. About this site for information on the bahai faith in the us call 180022unite or visit introduction introduction to the bahai faith bahaullah messenger of god for this age bahai writings. The bahai faith and its people the bahai house of worship in new delhi, india, built in 1986. Bahai teaches that all religions essentially preach the same message.
An introduction to bahai faith edited from encyclopedia of religion second edition by lindsay jones editor bahais follow the teaching of the bab and mirza husayn ali nuri, later known as baha allah bahaullah, according to bahai orthography, the babs successor and the one whom god shall manifest man yuzhiruhu allah. I am in a weekly study group comprised of twelve people from jewish, christian, and bahai faiths and this is the book we are currently using. To establish universal peace that which the lord hath ordained as the sovereign. The bahai faith was introduced to western australian in the 1920s. It provides a general overview of bahai history, doctrine, and praxis. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. An introduction to the bahai faith the british library.
The bahai faith is the youngest of the worlds independent religions originating in persia iran in the. Baha i teaches that all religions essentially preach the same message. Members of the baha i religion believe that periodically throughout history, god has revealed himself to humanity through divine messengersamong them abraham, zoroaster, moses, krishna, buddha, jesus, and muhammadeach offering fresh spiritual teachings suited for the age in which they appear. Im super excited to let everyone know about a new animation called an introduction to the bahai faith by rainn wilson that bahai blog had the pleasure of working on with our dear friends at, swissvbs, and of course, actor rainn wilson. Bahaullah and the new era has been reprinted many times over the years because it is a wonderful, thorough, reference work on the bahai faith of which this is the latest updated edition. The two have some ideological overlap and baha is believe in a coming universal language, hence many have learned esperanto. He stated that the time had come for the people of the world to put aside their differences and to unite on the basis of the teachings that he had brought. The bahai faith is an independent world religion whose purpose is 1. When rainn first called to chat about the idea of making an an introduction to the bahai faith by. It has been translated into at least 21 different languages, and had millions of copies sold. Sometimes considerable overlap between these forms can be observed in a particular text. If you come here often, you should tell us and the whole world, really about yourself in the bio section of your profile. An introduction to the bahai faith by rainn wilson a.
An introduction to the bahai faith places the founder of the religion a nineteenth century persian named bahaullah at the very heart of both the question and the answer. See more ideas about baha i faith, faith and jesus second coming. Bahai faith an introduction this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Introduction to the bahai faith cu bahai awareness week november 2009 what is the bahai faith.
Peter smith traces the development of the bahai faith. The two have some ideological overlap and bahais believe in a coming universal language, hence many have learned esperanto. This is not to say that differences do not exist among the religions of the world, but bahai doctrine states that all minor differences should be forgotten. An introduction to the bahai faith, covering a range of topics including the main teachings of the bahai faith. Its history and teachings introduction when in the year 1844 a. A brief introduction to the bahai faith, also refereed to as annas presentation. Haifa would one day be visited by thousands of pilgrims from many lands. The bahai faith is the second most geographically widespread religion in the world. The baha i faith is a worldwide religion based on the teachings of baha ullah 18171892. An introduction by gloria faizi, offers a very accessible introduction to the bahai faith, its history, teachings and structure.
Jul 09, 2012 a general introduction to the bahai faith by j. The present study aims to provide an overview of the revealed law3. It preaches the oneness of god, the unity of all faiths, universal education and the harmony of all people, but has no priesthood and few formal rituals. The emerging global religion, momens a short introduction to the bahai faith, and smiths the bahai religion are some examples. Universal house of justice nine members administrates the bahai faith internationally. An introduction to the bahai faith book, 2008 worldcat. The central figure of the religion is bahaullah, and bahais consider him to be the latest in a series of divine messengers. It preaches the oneness of god, the unity of all faiths, universal education, and the harmony of all people, but has no priesthood and few formal rituals. God is known through the lives and teachings of his great. Ive attended hundreds of bahai firesides in my day. A comprehensive introduction 3 this unit covers the basic teaching of the bahai faith. As of january 2020, 21,000 documents have been uploaded to these sites, resulting in 3 12 million pageviews by visitors. There are organized bahai communities with elected local councils, called spiritual assemblies, in more than 10,000.