Historical context
The Bahá’í Faith emerged in nineteenth-century Persia from the Bábí movement and developed into a global community.
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What is Bahá’í Faith?
A modern global religion centered on the oneness of God, unity of humanity, and progressive revelation.
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A useful first lens
Begin with the Báb, Bahá’u’lláh, and the principle of progressive revelation, then learn how Bahá’í communities organize and serve.
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God / ultimate reality
Bahá’ís affirm one God and understand religious history through progressive revelation.
Sacred texts
The writings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, including the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, are central alongside authorized interpretive texts.
Practices
Prayer, study, consultation, service, and community gathering are important in different local settings.
Community life
Local and national spiritual assemblies and the Universal House of Justice organize community life.
Branches and schools
The mainstream Bahá’í Faith is highly unified; related Bábí traditions and small disputed groups need careful historical framing.
Major holidays
Naw-Rúz, Ridván, and holy days are observed in a shared calendar.
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What Is the Bahá’í Faith?
BahaiTeachings.org · Rainn Wilson
A believer’s introduction to central Bahá’í teachings.
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A Brief Introduction to the Bahá’í Faith
Baha’i Blog
A short community-made orientation to the Bahá’í Faith.
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Bábism / Bábí Faith
A Bahá’í or related Bábí community with a distinct historical and administrative context.
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Orthodox Bahá’í Faith
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Free Bahá’ís
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