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Baha'i temple in New Delhi, by Matthew TenBruggencate on Unsplash

BAHA'I

OVERVIEW

The Baha’i faith is the youngest of the world's independent religions. Its founder, Baha’u’llah (1817-1892), is regarded by Baha’is as the most recent in the line of messengers of God that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Christ and Mohammed. The central theme of Baha’u’llah’s message is that humanity is one single race and that the day has come for its unification in one global society. 

 

The Baha’i faith grew out of Islam, but is entirely independent of its parent religion. It first appeared in Persia, then spread to neighbouring Muslim lands in the Ottoman and Russian Empires and to northern India. Today the Baha'i faith is found in more than 100,000 localities in virtually every country and territory around the world. 

'Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place, and the city, and the heart, and the mountain, and the refuge, and the cave, and the valley, and the land, and the sea, and the island, and the meadow where mention of God hath been made, and His praise glorified.'
– Baháʼu'lláh

BELIEFS & VALUES

Baha'i beliefs & values share much common ground with conservation.

Oneness: Baha'is believe the oneness of humanity is the fundamental spiritual and social truth shaping our age. They believe in working alongside others for the advancement of material and spiritual civilization

Interconnectedness: Baha'i writings say every part of the universe is connected with every other part. This means that 'man is organic with the world. His inner life moulds the environment and is itself also deeply affected by it.' 

Nature reflects God: Baha'is believe that the beauty, richness and diversity of nature reflect the qualities and attributes of God. Nature should, therefore, be greatly respected and cherished, but not worshipped.

Love for all beings: Baha'is are taught to show 'the utmost loving-kindness, mercy and compassion to every living creature'.

The importance of biodiversity: 'Diversity is the essence of perfection', and each contributes to 'the beauty, efficiency and perfection of the whole'.

Stewardship: As stewards of the planet’s vast resources, humanity is responsible for using the earth’s raw materials in a way that preserves harmony and contributes to the advancement of civilization. 

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Key guidance documents

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