Praise be to God, thy heart is engaged in the commemoration of God, thy soul is gladdened by the glad tidings of God and thou art absorbed in prayer. The state of prayer is the best of conditions
The Baha'i teachings focus on the souls relationship with the eternal, unknowable essence of God, and recommend daily prayer and meditation to everyone. Baha'is believe that the human spirit lives eternally, and so endeavor to illumine their souls with spiritual attributes - kindness, generosity, integrity, truthfulness, humility, and selfless service to others.
The Baha'i Faith provides the means for peace and tranquility through a progressive set of social teachings:
Baha'is cherish the ideal of universal education, with the goal of encouraging each child to contribute their talents to the peace, security and well-being of humanity.
Universal compulsory education for everyone - one of the essential Baha'i principles revealed by Ba...
Read moreSome recognize the beauty and mysticism of the Baha'i writings as intoxicating and compelling. The power of the Baha'i prayers attracts an abundance of souls. Many people are deeply influenced by the exemplary lives led by the Central Figures of the Baha'i Faith - The Báb, Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha. Others feel the sense of fellowship, love an...
Read moreDenied personal safety, independence, education, the vote, political power, property rights and even control over their own bodies, minds and destinies, women have suffered the consequences of inequality in most societies around the world since the beginning of recorded history.
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