Baha’i Teachings

Baháʼu’lláh, the Baha’is’ leader, offers the following analogy to illustrate his vision of the oneness of humanity:  “Baháʼís are like jewels, while others are mere pebbles of the earth. One Baháʼí is, in the sight of God, better than…

Despite the slogans of the oneness of humanity and freedom of speech—which are among the twelve principles of the Baháʼí Faith—Shoghi Effendi issued orders to expel and excommunicate dissenters. “Associating and speaking with those…

After the death of Shoghi Effendi—who left no children and did not appoint a successor—a major conflict broke out among the Baháʼís. One group, led by Rúhíyyih Maxwell, established the Universal House of Justice and governs the Baháʼí…

The Baháʼí Faith considers Iranians to be backward and oppressive, yet it simultaneously claims to be a champion of universal peace! Shoghi Effendi, the third leader of the Baháʼí Faith, states: “The people of Iran are extremely…

According to the message dated July 23, 1995, from the Universal House of Justice, the propagation of the Baháʼí Faith should not take place within Israel. Even Israeli individuals residing abroad who intend to return to Israel are advised…

The Baháʼí administration recognizes an individual as a Baháʼí only if they demonstrate complete and unconditional obedience to its authority in matters concerning the Baháʼí community. This condition is affirmed through the signing of the…

ʻAbdu’l-Bahá the second leader of the Baháʼí Faith said: "No action should ever be taken, in whole or in part, without the government's permission and consent. Whoever takes the slightest (smallest) action without the government's…

The leader of the Bahá'ís, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, explicitly commands: "If the open establishment of a Mashriq ul-Adhkár (place of remembrance) is a cause for the attacks of the wicked, then it should be established secretly everywhere. In every…

Today, whatever your reason has grasped or may grasp, or what is perceived by minds greater or lesser than yours, none of these will ever serve as the measure of divine knowledge. (Badi, Persian copy, p.286) Listen to this servant, and…

The Bahá’í organization has issued direct instructions to hold Baha'i meetings. Baha'i meetings are held under various names and are centered on purposeful conversations aimed at promoting membership in the Baha'i community insidious…