Faith

The Bahá’í Faith originates from the revelation of Bahá’u’lláh in nineteenth-century Persia and has since spread worldwide. Its central message is the oneness of humankind.

The purpose of human life is to know and to love God. Through prayer and meditation, the soul draws closer to the Divine, and work performed in a spirit of service is regarded as worship.

All Divine Messengers have been charged to guide humanity according to its stage of development. The unity of humankind is the next vital step toward lasting world peace.

Bahá’ís gather regularly for devotion and consultation, striving to bring the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh — such as justice, education, and unity — into social action.

Each person is responsible for their own spiritual growth. The Bahá’í Faith has no clergy; its affairs are guided by elected councils on the local, national, and international levels.