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The Baháʼí Faith (Persian: [bæhɒːʔiːt̪]) is a religion [a] founded in the 19th century that teaches the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. [ b ] Established by Baháʼu'lláh , it initially developed in Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception. [ 14 ]
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Baháʼí Faith.. Baháʼí Faith – relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people, established by Baháʼu'lláh in the 19th-century Middle East and now estimated to have a worldwide following of 5–8 million adherents, known as Baháʼís.
The Baháʼí Faith was first mentioned in the United States in 1893 at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago. [1] Soon after, early American converts began embracing the new religion. Thornton Chase was the most prominent among the first American Baha'is and made important contributions to early activities. [2]
The Baháʼí International Community, or the BIC, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) representing the members of the Baháʼí Faith; [1] [2] it was first chartered in March 1948 with the United Nations, and currently has affiliates in over 180 countries and territories. [2] [3]
In Baha'i belief, although human cultures and religions differ on their conceptions of God and his nature, the different references to God nevertheless refer to one and the same Being. The differences, rather than being regarded as irreconcilable constructs of mutually exclusive cultures, are seen as purposefully reflective of the varying needs ...
The Baháʼí Faith entered a new phase of activity when a message of the Universal House of Justice dated October 20, 1983, was released. [56] Baháʼís were urged to seek out ways, compatible with the Baháʼí teachings , in which they could become involved in the social and economic development of the communities in which they lived.
Baha'i Chair for Studies in Development [11] − at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Baha'i Chair for World Peace [12] − at the University of Maryland, College Park in College Park, Maryland, United States of America. Chair in Baháʼí Studies [13] − at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Jerusalem, Israel.
Unity of humanity is one of the central teachings of the Baháʼí Faith. [1] The Baháʼí teachings state that since all humans have been created in the image of God, God does not make any distinction between people regardless of race or colour . [ 2 ]