Baha'i Faith

In a time of religious tension and violence, the Baha’i Faith stands out as a tradition that emphasizes the essential unity of humanity. Less than 200 years old, the Baha’i Faith has rich and beautiful traditions to offer its followers.

Central tenets of the Bahai Faith, based on the questions in the Belief-O-Matic quiz.

The Baha'i Faith is a monotheistic religion which emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind.

The Bahai­ Faith, its origins, teachings and practices, and Bahai activities in the world today.

What is the Baha'i faith? What are the core beliefs of the Baha'i faith?

The Baha'i Faith, the world's newest independent global belief system, teaches the oneness of God, the unity of humanity and the essential harmony of religion.

Baha'i, the latest of these Messengers, taught that a just and peaceful global society is now possible. For more than a century, Baha'i­s in the United States have striven to give expression to the oneness of humanity, a core principle of their faith, by seeking to eliminate racial prejudice, advance the equality of women and men, and build vibrant spiritual communities that reflect the human family in all its diversity.

The Baha'i religion is a relatively new faith in the world. The Baha'i headquarters is in Haifa, Israel, and is known for the temple that sits on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

Last updated: 2 October 2015 This report is provided as a service to the news media. All details have been verified by the Baha'i International Community. Statistics are current as of the above date.

In this short animation, we present a brief introduction to the Baha'i Faith. You can also find out more about the Baha'i Faith via bahai.org.