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“This homeland shelters all”: Bahá’ís mark 100 year history in Tunisia
By Admin Webmaster 1/21/2022 11:16:13 AMOn the centenary of the Tunisian Bahá’í community’s establishment, some 50 social actors explored coexistence and the issue of violence in contemporary society.
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Origins of the Universal House of Justice
By Admin Webmaster 5/19/2021 10:56:31 AMThe institution of the Universal House of Justice was ordained by Bahá’u’lláh in His Most Holy Book, the Kitáb-i-Aqdas. Its responsibilities were also expanded upon in a number of His other Writings. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá confirmed the authority of the Universal House of Justice in His Will and Testament and provided specific details regarding its establishment and functioning.
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The Life of the Báb
By Admin Webmaster 5/3/2021 10:20:36 AMOn a spring evening in 1844, a conversation took place between two young men that heralded a new era for the human race. A Persian merchant announced to a traveller in the city of Shiraz that He was the Bearer of a Divine Revelation destined to transform the spiritual life of humanity.
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Centenary of the Baha’i Faith in Australia
By Admin Webmaster 11/16/2020 9:28:35 AMBelow is the special service marking the Centenary of the Baha’i Faith in Australia (via live-stream) on Friday 10 April 2020 at the Australian Baha’i House of Worship.
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Histoire du Bab, Précurseur de la Nouvelle ère
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMírzá 'Alí Muhammad, qui prit par la suite le titre de Báb (la Porte), naquit à Shíráz dans le sud de la Perse le 20 octobre 1819 [1er jour de muharram, 1235 après l'Hégire]. Il était siyyid, c'est-à-dire descendant du prophète Muhammad. Son père, marchand notable, mourut peu après sa naissance et l'enfant fut confié à la garde d'un oncle maternel, commerçant de Shíráz, qui l'éleva. -
Bahá'í festivals: Bahá'u'lláh's Declaration of His Mission
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe greatest of Bahá'í festivals, the Festival of Ridván, is here. For a period of 12 days starting on April 21st, Bahá'ís around the world will celebrate Bahá'u'lláh's public declaration of His mission, an event which took place on the eve of His departure from Baghdád for Constantinople. -
An Introduction to the life of Bahá'u'lláh
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe name Bahá'u'lláh is an Arabic word which means "The Glory of God". Another spelling is Baha'u'llah (without diacriticals). Other transliterations of this Name are Bahaullah and Baha Allah.
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Indore Bahá’í Chair: Principles requisite for climate action
By Admin Webmaster 4/18/2022 9:05:26 AMINDORE, India — For the past two years, the Bahá’í Chair for Studies in Development at Devi Ahilya University, Indore, has been organizing a series of webinars on the social and economic impact of the pandemic on India’s most vulnerable populations.
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Global Conferences: Youth provide a hopeful outlook for the future
By Admin Webmaster 4/13/2022 9:59:27 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — Recent stories of the News Service have reported on a wave of conferences bringing together diverse people in localities throughout the world to explore how they will intensify their efforts toward building unity and fostering more peaceful societies.
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Youth
By Admin Webmaster 4/6/2022 9:54:57 AMYouth have played a vital role in Bahá’í history. The Báb Himself declared His mission when He was but twenty-five years old and so many among the band of His followers were in the prime of their youth when they embraced His Revelation.
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Human Rights
By Admin Webmaster 4/4/2022 9:11:53 AMThe human rights framework, so eloquently given shape by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, marks a milestone in humanity's collective efforts to build a more just and peaceful world.
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BIC New York: Equality of women and men necessary for response to climate crises
By Admin Webmaster 2/21/2022 9:36:31 AMBIC NEW YORK — A new statement by the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) proposes that the principle of equality of women and men will need to be intentionally woven into the processes of governance for fostering resilience in the face of the climate crisis.
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Spirit of service inspires immediate response to floods in Malaysia
By Admin Webmaster 1/26/2022 9:11:03 AMSHAH ALAM, Malaysia — When heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in different regions of Malaysia last month, the spirit of service and collective action that had been fostered through Bahá’í community-building activities in and near affected areas was immediately channeled toward relief efforts.
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Elimination of prejudice
By Admin Webmaster 1/14/2022 10:07:22 AMAcceptance of the oneness of humanity demands that prejudice—whether racial, religious, or gender-related—must be totally eliminated.
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Launch of Event Series on AU-EU Partnership on Peace and Security - A Focus on the Role of Women in Peacebuilding
By Admin Webmaster 7/9/2021 11:12:48 AM“The first thing that needs to change is the way that African women are imagined in policy-making”, said Laura Davis, Senior Advisor and Lead on Gender, Peace and Security at the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) at an online event entitled Women in Peacebuilding in the AU-EU partnership
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New volume of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings released
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2021 9:53:50 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — A volume of newly translated tablets penned by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has been released online and in print.
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New essays in The Bahá’í World highlight uniqueness of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message in the West; survey agricultural achievements in Africa
By Admin Webmaster 5/12/2021 9:23:07 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The online publication The Bahá’í World has released two new articles.
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Religion in an Ever-Advancing Civilization
By Admin Webmaster 4/14/2021 10:52:15 AMThe world’s great faiths have animated civilizations throughout history. Each affirms the existence of an all-loving God and opens the doors of understanding to the spiritual dimension of life.
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Life and Death
By Admin Webmaster 2/26/2021 9:30:45 AMThe life of the individual begins at conception, when the soul associates itself with the embryo. When death occurs, the body returns to the world of dust, while the soul continues to progress in the spiritual worlds of God.
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The Life of the Spirit
By Admin Webmaster 12/18/2020 9:32:56 AM“Wert thou to attain to but a dewdrop of the crystal waters of divine knowledge, thou wouldst readily realize that true life is not the life of the flesh but the life of the spirit…”— Bahá’u’lláh
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God, His Manifestations And Man (1)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMNothing short of His all-encompassing grace, His all-pervading mercy, could have possibly achieved it. How could it, otherwise, have been possible for sheer nothingness to have acquired by itself the worthiness and capacity to emerge from its state of non-existence into the realm of being? -
All praise, O my God, be to Thee... - Bahá’u’lláh
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThere is none other God but Thee, the Almighty, The Most Exalted, the All-Powerful, the All-Wise. -
Basic Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHumanity is now coming of age. It is this that makes possible the unification of the human family and the building of a peaceful, global society. Among the principles which the Bahá'í Faith promotes as vital to the achievement of this goal are: the abandonment of all forms of prejudice...
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“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India
By Admin Webmaster 7/4/2022 11:12:42 AMNEW DELHI — Justice necessitates that women should have equal rights as men. However, achieving true equality is difficult and will require the removal of obstacles that block women’s participation as equals of men in all areas of human endeavor.
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The Bahá’í Community of Sri Lanka
By Admin Webmaster 6/6/2022 10:46:52 AMThe Bahá’í Community of Sri Lanka, together with their neighbors and friends are working together to achieve social transformation, which brings spiritual and material requirements of life into dynamic coherence
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BIC New York: Forum highlights women’s critical role in climate action
By Admin Webmaster 3/30/2022 9:10:19 AMBIC NEW YORK — The New York Office of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) recently brought together representatives of member states, agencies of the United Nations (UN), civil society actors, and Bahá’í Offices of External Affairs from around the world to explore how women are uniquely situated to lead responses to the climate crisis.
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Global Conferences: Striving for the greater good of humanity
By Admin Webmaster 3/28/2022 10:58:05 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — As the wave of global conferences continues to move across the world, more and more people are awakening to the possibilities for fostering unity and serving their society alongside their neighbors and other fellow citizens.
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“United in our diversity”: Tunisian faith communities sign coexistence pact
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2022 10:03:42 AMTUNIS, Tunisia — At a recent press conference in Tunis, Tunisia, the faith communities of that country signed a jointly prepared “National Pact for Coexistence,” expressing their commitment to nurturing a more peaceful society.
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Chile House of Worship: How to foster prosperous cities
By Admin Webmaster 2/14/2022 8:39:18 AMSANTIAGO, Chile — How can spiritual principles such as justice and oneness guide the development of cities, and how can large urban centers promote the participation of their citizens in decision-making processes?
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Officials and other dignitaries in Holy Land honor ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
By Admin Webmaster 1/17/2022 9:53:12 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — A reception held in Haifa last week brought together government officials, diplomats, civil society leaders and leaders of Faith communities—Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze—to mark the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s passing and to honor His enduring legacy in the Holy Land and beyond.
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Counsellors’ return marks start of new journey for Bahá’í world
By Admin Webmaster 1/10/2022 10:04:05 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The consultations of the Boards of Counsellors that had begun immediately after their conference have today concluded, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the development of the global Bahá’í community.
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“Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour”: New film looks at journey of global Bahá’í community
By Admin Webmaster 1/10/2022 9:55:49 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour, a film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice, was released today on Bahai.org.
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Counsellors look ahead as conference concludes
By Admin Webmaster 1/5/2022 11:04:26 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors, which commenced on Thursday, came to a conclusion today with the reading of a message of the Universal House of Justice addressed to the Bahá’ís of the world.
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Counsellors’ conference begins
By Admin Webmaster 12/31/2021 10:26:29 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors commenced this morning.
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Insightful and thought-provoking: ABS conference casts light on wide array of social themes
By Admin Webmaster 8/7/2021 8:42:19 PMOTTAWA, Canada — The 45th annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies (ABS), held last week, brought together over 2,500 people to reflect on their efforts to contribute to a wide variety of areas of thought and discourse.
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“Endurance through cycles of war”: A resilient community fosters hope in the CAR
By Admin Webmaster 6/2/2021 9:54:53 AMBANGUI, Central African Republic — A years-long armed conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) has disrupted life across the country and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
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Situation of Baha’is in Iran
By Admin Webmaster 5/26/2021 1:49:57 PMBaha’is everywhere work for the betterment of society. In Iran, too, Baha’is strive to contribute where possible to the peaceful development of their country. Unfortunately, the Iranian government has blocked them at every turn, solely because of their religious beliefs.
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Amid devastating cyclone, first National Spiritual Assembly elected in Timor-Leste
By Admin Webmaster 5/10/2021 10:34:17 AMDILI, Timor-leste — Crisis and victory go hand in hand, says a member of the newly established National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Timor-Leste referring to the historic elections that took place last Friday amid tireless efforts to respond to the devastating floods in the country.
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Youth initiative in Cambodia reduces soil erosion during floods
By Admin Webmaster 5/7/2021 11:08:27 AMOKCHEAY, Cambodia — In 2019, a group of young adolescents in the Cambodian village of Okcheay set out to plant trees along a patch of road to improve air quality and provide shelter from the heat.
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Pandemic highlights women’s role in leadership
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2021 9:42:26 AMBIC NEW YORK — As the world undergoes profound change, the pandemic has clearly revealed the indispensable role of women leaders and the need for models of leadership to be reconceptualized.
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Broadcast in Chile sparks dialogue on service and prayer
By Admin Webmaster 4/19/2021 8:38:35 AMSANTIAGO, Chile — An audience of some 50,000 across Chile tuned in last week to watch a program that offered perspectives of the country’s Bahá’í community on how people can remain hopeful and respond constructively to the health crisis.
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Bahá’í International Community REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES - Jakarta Office
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 9:19:47 AM“South East Asia…[has] produced in all ages civilizations and cultures representative of the highest accomplishments of the human race…”—BAHA’I WRITINGS
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Migration: Broadening the horizons in Slovakia
By Admin Webmaster 4/9/2021 9:26:13 AMBRATISLAVA, Slovakia — A small but growing conversation about human nature and capacity is taking root in Slovakia, challenging common notions about migration and minorities, as well as fostering greater participation and mutual support.
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The Constitution of the Universal House of Justice
By Admin Webmaster 4/7/2021 10:50:06 AMThe constitution of the Universal House of Justice was drafted soon after the first election of the body in 1963, and was completed and signed in 1972.
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Family Life and Children
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 10:48:35 AMThe family unit is the nucleus of human society. It provides a vital setting for the development of praiseworthy qualities and capacities.
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Broadcast in Chile sparks dialogue on service and prayer
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2021 10:12:22 AMSANTIAGO, Chile — An audience of some 50,000 across Chile tuned in last week to watch a program that offered perspectives of the country’s Bahá’í community on how people can remain hopeful and respond constructively to the health crisis.
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Bahá’í Feast recognized as part of Singapore’s cultural heritage
By Admin Webmaster 3/10/2021 10:08:16 AMSINGAPORE — Singapore’s National Heritage Board (NHB) has added the Bahá’í Nineteen Day Feast to its intangible cultural heritage list following a national mandate to document and preserve the diverse cultural expressions of the island nation.
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Ground broken for first local Bahá’í temple in India
By Admin Webmaster 2/22/2021 11:14:16 AMHARGAWAN, India — Ground was broken today for the first local Bahá’í House of Worship in India—an edifice from which will emanate the spirit of worship and service that has been fostered over decades in the local area, known as Bihar Sharif.
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“An extraordinary wave of support”: Calls in unison for Iran to end persecution of Bahá’ís
By Admin Webmaster 2/19/2021 10:13:39 AMBIC GENEVA — Leading Muslims, government officials, and parliamentarians around the world have joined a growing outcry at the unjust confiscation of properties owned by Bahá’ís in the Iranian farming village of Ivel.
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“Glimpses into the Spirit of Gender Equality”: BIC releases new film
By Admin Webmaster 2/5/2021 9:29:19 AMBIC New York — A feature-length film on gender equality produced by the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) premiered today at a virtual screening before a gathering of UN officials, ambassadors of member states, non-governmental organizations, and other civil society actors.
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Chiefs’ gathering in Chad opens new horizons
By Admin Webmaster 2/1/2021 10:21:28 AMBARO, Chad — In the Guéra region of Chad, some 30 traditional chiefs from the area gathered in the village of Baro to discuss the future of their people.
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Concrete bases for garden berms completed
By Admin Webmaster 1/29/2021 9:27:17 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The concrete bases that will support the two garden berms on either side of the central plaza for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá are now complete. The structural reinforcement and formwork for one of the walls enclosing the south plaza are also taking shape.
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The Bahá’í World Publication sees new enhancements and essays
By Admin Webmaster 1/18/2021 10:04:26 AMBAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The release of new essays today on The Baha’i World online publication is complemented by recent developments on the website.
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