The Bahá'í Faith

Spiritually starved, truth-seeking and open-minded people will certainly find in the teachings of this Faith not only the answer to tormenting questions, but also trustworthy directives for spiritual life.

The Founder of the Bahá'í Faith is Bahá'u'lláh (the Glory of God) Who proclaimed His mission on 21st April 1863 in the garden of Ridvan (near Baghdad).

Although severely persecuted by state and religious authorities, exiled and finally imprisoned in the penal colony of Akka, Bahá'u'lláh penned His teachings in numerous volumes.In part, the Founder repeats the ancient truths common to all the great religions, but presents them in a different light in keeping with the more developed powers of understanding of present-day humanity and He adds the requirements and counsels for the establishment of a new world order of justice and peace on earth.

A Summary of basic principles

• Humanity is one.
• Independant investigation of truth
• The foundation of all religions in one
• Religion must lead to unity and concord.
• Religion must be in accordance with science and reason.
• Equal rights for men and women.
• Abandonment of prejudicees af all kinds.
• Unmiversal Peace
• Education for all.
• A spiritual solution to social end economic problems.
• A universal auxiliary language
An international tribunal

Words of Baha'u'llah

• Ye are all the fruits of one tree and the leaves of one branch.
• Glory not in that thou lovest thine own country, glory rather in that thou lovest the whole of mankind.
• The earth is the homeland of each person; let it be in unity.
• The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
• That one is indeed a man, who dedicateth himself to the service of all mankind.
• The source of all knowledge is the knowledge of God, exalted be His Glory.
• Religion is the surest means for the establishment of order in the world.
• The best-beloved of all things in My sight is Justice. Turn not away therefrom if thou desirest Me.
• Breath not the sins of others so long as thou art thyself a sinner.
• Thy heart is My home, sanctify it for My descent