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Once in every millennium, God sends a messenger of love. Past manifestations of God include Abraham, Buddha, Christ, Krisna, Moses, Muhammad and Zoroaster. God has sent a manifestation for our time. His name is Bahá'u'lláh, the 'Glory of God.' Bahá'ís call this 'Progressive Revelation.'
The Bahá'í Faith began in 1844 by The Báb ('The Gate') who founded the Bábí Faith and announced the coming of Bahá'u'lláh ('The Glory of God'). 'Abdu'l-Bahá (The Servant of God') was the Perfect example and devine interpreter of the Bahá'í revelation.
The Bahá'í Faith in City began in 1912. That is when 'Abdu'l-Bahá traveled through on His historic journey across America. He had traveled here after leaving Akká, in the Holy Land. He first journeyed to Europe and Egypt. His friends and supporters encouraged Him to travel on the Titanic, but He said His heart did not prompt Him to do so.
The Báb
'I am, I am, the promised One! I am the One whose name you have for a thousand years invoked, at whose mention you have risen, whose advent you have longed to witness, and the hour of whose Revelation you have prayed God to hasten.' – The Báb
Bahá'u'lláh
Christ has returned in the Glory of the Father: 'This is the changeless Faith of God, eternal in the past, eternal in the future.' – Bahá'u'lláh
'Abdu'l-Bahá
Bahá'u'lláh appointed 'Abdu'l-Bahá, as the example: 'Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time.' – 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Bahá'í simply means follower of The Glory
'To be Bahá'í simply means to love all the world, to love humanity and try to serve it, to work for universal peace and universal brotherhood.' – 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Bahá'ís follow spiritual principles to transform the world. The first of these are the 'three onenesses.'
One God
God, the Creator of the universe, is limitless, all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving. The reality of God is beyond human understanding.
One Faith
Religions apply universal truths to the culture and age where they are revealed. The Bahá'í Writings bring the teachings for our time.
One People
Bahá'u'lláh teaches 'unity in diversity.' Bahá'ís are united in their love of God and celebrated for their diversity of culture.
The essence of faith is fewness of words and abundance of deeds.
Bahá'ís pray and meditate at least once every day. Bahá'ís abstain from food and drink during daylight hours for three weeks every year.
Work performed in the spirit of service is regarded as worship. Bahá'ís are asked to avoid alcohol and tobacco.
Prayer
'I bear witness, O my God, that Thou hast created me to know Thee and to worship Thee. I testify, at this moment, to my powerlessness and to Thy might, to my poverty and to Thy wealth. There is none other God but Thee, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting.' – Bahá'u'lláh
Fasting
Bahá'ís fast from sunrise to sunset for about three weeks each year. This is a time of prayer and meditation and a time for reflection on the year ahead.
Service
Bahá'ís carry forward an 'ever-advancing civilization' and worship God by serving humanity. Work performed in the spirit of service is regarded as worship.
The Bahá'í Faith has no clergy
Issues are resolved through consultation. Facts are gathered and finding what spiritual principles apply.
The truth is found through discussing a diversity of views toward a united goal.
Communities with nine or more adults elect a Local Spiritual Assembly every year. The LSA handles some of the clergy duties and nurtures the well-being of the community.
The LSAs elect the National Spiritual Assembly every year. The NSA coordinates and nurtures the LSAs and encourages the growth of the larger community.
NSA members elect the Universal House of Justice every 5 years. The UHJ is the supreme body and nurtures the rapidly growing world-wide community.
Bahá'ís have a practical plan for World Peace
There are several principles that guide Bahá'í daily life.
Bahá'u'lláh has brought the plan to make the New Jerusalem. Bahá'ís world-wide apply the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh in their daily lives and in their work to create harmony in their lives and unity and in the world.
Prejudice
Prejudices of race, nation, religion, economic means, political party are the cause of blind imitation of the past. It is very important to see the world clearly.
Peace
An agreement must be made by all nations to prevent agression. With this agreement in place, arms can be reduced to provide for domestic order.
Science
Too much religion is blind superstition and too much science is crass materialism. When science and religion agree, there is truth.
Economy
Extremes of wealth and poverty are harmful to all citizens. A balanced economy encourages the poor, challenges the rich and stronger for all.
Language
Languages often get in the way of exchanging ideas. A universal language will help us communicate. We must choose one or create one for everyone.
Education
Mothers are the first teachers of the next generation. Educating the girls will quickly educate both boys and girls of the next generation in a very short time.
Women
Men and women are like the wings of a bird. The bird can fly only when both wings are developed equally. We must give women a voice and listen.
Justice
There must be one standard. The rules of law must be applied to both high and low alike. When people receive equal justice, they support each other.
Diversity
This is not a mere system of rules and laws. We worship God by serving people. We practice reverence for life and respect each other in harmony.
Deeper spiritual meetings
Meetings such as devotionals and firesides are held on a regular basis and are free and open to the public.
Everyone is welcome to visit without obligation.
Regional Meetings happen in Chicago and also at the House of Worship in Wilmette.
National Conventions are held in Chicago once a year.
Bahá'í Houses of Worship are officially 'the dawning-place of the mention of God' and are free and open to the public. Construction is completely funded by Bahá'ís. They all have a dome and nine doors and devotional services include scriptures from all faiths.
There are several channels for Bahá'í Media - Bahai Prayers App, Bahai Radio US and the Bahai World News Service from the world center. The authentic texts are archived and available at the Bahá'í Reference Library.
Prayers
Bahá'í Prayers has 11,779 Prayers in 107 Languages, and is available on apps and BahaiPrayers.net.
Radio
Bahá'í Radio has uplifting content at 90.9 FM and streaming on the internet at RadioBahai.us.
How to Become a Bahá'í?
There are two simple steps to becoming a Bahá'í: belief in Bahá'u'lláh and enrollment in the Bahá'í community. The first step is personal while the second step is administrative.
A person becomes a Bahá’í by recognizing Bahá’u’lláh as the Messenger of God for this age and informing the Bahá’í community of their desire to join the Bahá’í Faith. Contact us through one of the links below. A representative will contact you to confirm your decision.
How to contact the Bahá'í Faith
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