- The Bahá'í Faith is a world religion with adherents in most every location around the world. The following is a list of
non-English Web pages that provide information on the Bahá'í Faith in languages listed. Please make your selection below (more
languages will be added as they become available!)
A Brief introduction to the Bahá'í Faith
- Information about the Bahá'í Teachings and History. The Second most Global Religion in the World
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The Central Figures of the Bahá'í Faith:
- Who is the Báb?
- On May 23, 1844, in Shiraz, Persia, a young man known as the Báb announced...
- Selections from the Writings of the Báb
- Who is Bahá'u'lláh?
- Bahá'u'lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, was born on November 12, 1817...
- Some Writings of Bahá'u'lláh
- Who is 'Abdul-Bahá?
- 'Abbas Effendi, the eldest son of Bahá'u'lláh, shared His father's sufferings and banishments...
- Some Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
- Who is Shoghi Effendi?
- 'Abdu'l-Bahá in His Will and Testament appointed His grandson, Shoghi Effendi Rabbani, Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith...
- Some Writings of Shoghi Effendi
- On May 23, 1844, in Shiraz, Persia, a young man known as the Báb announced...
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What is Bahá'í Administration like?
- The Universal House of Justice
- This Administrative Order is fundamentally different from anything that any Prophet has previously established, inasmuch as Bahá'u'lláh Himself revealed its principles, established its institutions, appointed the person to interpret His Word, and conferred the necessary authority on the body [the Universal House of Justice] designed to supplement and apply His legislative ordinances...
- What is the National Spiritual Assembly?
- The National Spiritual Assembly is the National Governing Body of the Bahá'ís of each country. The Assembly directs, coordinates and stimulates the activities of individuals and local Spiritual Assemblies...
- This Administrative Order is fundamentally different from anything that any Prophet has previously established, inasmuch as Bahá'u'lláh Himself revealed its principles, established its institutions, appointed the person to interpret His Word, and conferred the necessary authority on the body [the Universal House of Justice] designed to supplement and apply His legislative ordinances...
- What is the Bahá'í
Peace plan?
- The Great Peace towards which people of good will throughout the centuries have inclined their hearts, of which seers and poets for
countless generations have expressed their vision ...
The Promise of World Peace, A Statement by the Universal House of Justice -
Two Wings of a Bird: The Equality of Women and Men
- Statement from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States
- The emancipation of women, the achievement of full equality between the sexes is essential to human progress and the transformation of society. Inequality retards not only the advancement of women but the progress of civilization itself...
- The emancipation of women, the achievement of full equality between the sexes is essential to human progress and the transformation of society. Inequality retards not only the advancement of women but the progress of civilization itself...
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What is the Bahá'í view of...
- Racial issues and problems?
- Racism is the most challenging issue confronting America. A nation whose ancestry includes every people on earth...
The Vision Of Race Unity, America's Most Challenging Issue is a Statement by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá''ís of the United States- "Burning of black churches?"
- Open letter from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States
- Racism is the most challenging issue confronting America. A nation whose ancestry includes every people on earth...
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Septemer 11, 2001 What do Bahá'ís think about the United
Nations?
- The 20th Century, one of the most tumultuous periods in human history, has been marked by numerous upheavals, revolutions and
radical departures from the past...
"Turning Point For All Nations" A Statement from the Bahá'í International Community. -
What is the Bahá'í view about Women and Family?
- Numerous documents on these issues can be found here.
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What is Bahá'í Consultation like?
- ... a distinctive method of non-adversarial decision-making, known as consultation...
- What is the Bahá'í Calendar like?
- The Bahá'í calendar is made up of 19 months of 19 days each...
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Bahá'í Writings:
- Selections from the:
- Writings of the Báb
- Writings of Bahá'u'lláh
- Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
- Writings of Shoghi Effendi
- Writings of the Báb
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How do I start a Scholarly Study of the Bahá'í Faith?
- A good starting point for students wanting to research the Bahá'í Faith, or lists of resources and bibliograghies.
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The Situation of the Bahá'ís of Iran
In Iran, repression of the Baha'i community is the official government policy.
This policy is outlined in a previously secret memorandum (copy below) that was uncovered and published by the UN Human Rights Commission in 1993. Written by the Iranian Supreme Revolutionary Cultural Council in 1991 and signed by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, this document provides a blueprint for the suppression of the Iranian Baha'i community. It contains specific guidelines for dealing with the Baha'is so that "their progress and development are blocked."
- 2006 Congressional Hearing on the situation of the Bah´'ís in Iran and Egypt.
- Institute of Higher Education "Open University" in Iran
- Closing of the Bahá'í Institute of Higher Education, an underground university which for the past decade has offered classes in private homes and offices across the country was closed following a series of raids by Iranian authorities in October 1998...
- Iran's Secret Blueprint to Destroy the Bahá'í Community
- In 1993 the United Nations Commission on Human Rights published a confidential Iranian government document which, in effect, provides a blueprint for destroying the Bahá'í community...
- Letter to President Khatami of Iran
- National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States sends a response to President Khatami of Iran...
- Institute of Higher Education "Open University" in Iran
- The Bible and the promise of the
Return of Christ
- In over 200 places in the New Testament there is reference to the "end of the age", the time which Jesus speaks of as the time of
His return, or of the appearance of "The Spirit of Truth"...
- What is the relationship between The Bahá'í Faith and Islam?
- This site provides information about the relationship between the Bahá'í Faith and Islam. The site was established
with the hope of promoting a better understanding, and to dispel some of the misconceptions...
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The latest News Releases in regards to the Bahá'ís can be found in the Bahá'í
News and Press Release area Search the Bahá'í Writings by Key Words using
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Bahá'í Houses of Worship
As gathering places for prayer and meditation, Bahá'í Houses of Worship are buildings that most closely approximate the place of the church, the temple or the mosque in other religions. Yet they are also something more. A pictorial Gallery of these buildings are available for your viewing pleasure.
