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In setting forth Baha’ism laws in the Kitab-i-Aqdas, the leader of the Bahá’ís, Bahaullah, stated the punishment for anyone who burns a house as follows: ‘Whosoever sets fire to a house, burn him.’ (Kitab-i-Aqdas, Paragraph 62)

Introduction Slavery has been one of the darkest and most criminal phenomena in human history, the traces of which are still visible in many societies today. This phenomenon, which for centuries subjected human beings to inhumane…

Within the administrative structure of the Baha’i Faith, there are two primary categories of financial contributions expected from adherents. The first is exclusively designated for the Universal House of Justice—the supreme governing body…

The History of Criticism and Opposition to the Baháʼí Faith Since its inception, the teachings of the Baháʼí Faith have consistently been subject to scrutiny and criticism. Religious scholars—particularly from Islamic and Christian…

In the Baháʼí community, members are expected to act in accordance with directives issued by the Baháʼí administration. This means they do not enjoy full freedom in making personal decisions and must seek permission from the…

The Baháʼism consistently seeks to present itself as a religion in the eyes of the public and global communities, thereby concealing its true organizational and institutional identity. Yet it is common knowledge that a genuine…

“Baha’i Holy days and public celebrations are opportunities to initiate spiritual conversations and introduce the Baháʼí message.”  Message from the Universal House of Justice, 2010 Baháʼís often bring gifts even to private family…

In a quiet city, the life of a seemingly ordinary, well‑liked merchant suddenly unravels into a complex organizational case. A man who hid his true identity for years so a silent operation could move forward unnoticed. Now, a Bahá’í…

Abstract This article examines a collection of viewpoints and debates surrounding the exclusion of women from membership in the Universal House of Justice, the global governing body of the Bahá’í community. It begins with a speech by Dr.…

In the Treatise on Civil Polity (Risāla-yi Madaniyya), ʻAbdu’l-Bahá endorses religious governance and the role of the clergies, even advising the King of Iran that the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet’s Household should serve as the…