Information Directory

• Baha'u'llah

  Bahá'ís believe that Bahá’u’lláh is the Messenger of God for this day. His teachings are the basis of the Bahá’í Faith, whose primary aim is the unity of mankind. Here you will find information about His life, the persecution He faced, the nature of His teachings, and selections from His writings. More >

• The Báb

  The Báb was a Messenger of God Whose mission prepared humanity for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh. Using the links here you can learn about His life and read selections from His writings. More >

• ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

  ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son and appointed successor, led the Faith after His Father’s passing. He gave the perfect example of how to live according to the Bahá’í teachings. The links below provide information about His life, His unique position, and His extensive talks and writings. More >

• Administration and Authority

  The Bahá’í Faith’s administration is a unique system created by Bahá’u’lláh and based on principles of consultation and cooperation. After the passing of Bahá’u’lláh, the Faith was led first by His eldest son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and then by His great-grandson, Shoghi Effendi. It has been governed internationally since 1963 by the Universal House of Justice. Spiritual Assemblies direct Bahá’í activities in local and national communities. Appointed advisors—Continental Boards of Counselors and Auxiliary Board members—assist and encourage Assemblies and communities in their development. The links below offer information about the community organization, as well as its history. More >

• Bahá’í Sacred Writings

  The writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá form the sacred scriptures of the Bahá’í Faith. Shoghi Effendi, as appointed Guardian and interpreter, expounded the meaning of the scriptures. Since 1963, the Universal House of Justice, as the body designated by Bahá’u’lláh to legislate on the application of His laws and principles, has been providing necessary elucidations of questions that Bahá’u’lláh has left for its attention. More >

• Beliefs and Practices

  Complementary to its transformative effect on society, religion fosters the spiritual development and transformation of the individual soul. The links below explain the Bahá’í teachings on life after death, our spiritual nature and growth, morality, and the importance of prayer and meditation. More >

• Social Teachings

  The writings of Bahá’u’lláh are a message of upliftment and hope to humanity, with unity as its central principle and ultimate promise. The Bahá’í Faith teaches that there is one God, one human family, and that religions are essentially from the same Source. Teachings on peace, human prosperity, equality between men and women, the elimination of prejudice, the agreement of science and religion, and principles of global governance embodying the requirements of justice are all contained in the Bahá’í writings. They provide us a vision for the future and the spiritual sustenance to act on that vision. More >

• Bahá’í Community Life

  Around the globe, individual Bahá’ís and Bahá’í communities are raising up a new kind of community. Through a unique process of cooperation, study, and worship, they are exploring the application of Bahá'u'lláh’s teachings on a more effective and far-reaching basis. The links below offer information on activities open to all that focus on personal development, the education of children, and community devotional gatherings. More >

• The Bahá’í Faith and Other Religions

  All divine Revelations come from the same Source; thus, the religions identified with them are in essence one. They differ in the measure of their teachings and particularly in their social laws and principles, appropriate to the times in which they appeared. The successive divine Revelations over the centuries have provided the spiritual force and laws for the advancement of civilization. Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad were all divine Messengers; the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh are the most recent. The coming of Bahá’u’lláh represents the fulfillment of this centuries’ long process of progressive revelation and of the expectations inspired by previous divine Messengers for the ultimate unity of peoples and peace among nations. More >

• The Individual, Family and Society

  Animated and informed by the Bahá'í writings, Bahá'ís are systematically undertaking steps for the spiritual enrichment of individual life, the strengthening of Bahá'í family life, and the development of dynamic, coherent, and unified communities. The links below provide Bahá’í perspectives on marriage and family, community life, children and youth, and individual responsibility. More >

• Social Action

  The Bahá’í Faith is thoroughly concerned with the renewal and advancement of society. Bahá’u’lláh’s writings are directed towards effecting a transformation in the spiritual and material conditions of humankind. The links below have information about the Bahá’í Faith’s commitment to human rights, social and economic development, the status of women, and moral development and its involvement in such efforts. More >

• A Global Vision

  The writings of Bahá'u'lláh articulate a hopeful, yet pragmatic view of the future. The Bahá'í vision of a united, peaceful world reflects an understanding that humanity is approaching its maturity and is able to create a global society founded on justice and expressing trust, collaboration, and compassion. Statements prepared by the Bahá'í International Community, such as "The Promise of World Peace", "Who Is Writing the Future?", "The Prosperity of Humankind", and "Turning Point for All Nations", offer perspectives on the pathway to a future of exceptional advancement for all humanity. More >

• News and Publications

  The Bahá’í World News Service and One Country are official news organs of the Bahá’í Faith. They provide information about the international Bahá’í community and activities undertaken by its members. More >

• Worldwide Community

  Diverse peoples, united in their belief in Bahá’u’lláh, comprise the widespread, worldwide Bahá’í community. The more than five million Bahá’ís live in nearly every country and come from all kinds of backgrounds. Here you can find information about individuals and communities, as well as information about the persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran. More >

• Holy Places and Houses of Worship

  The burial places, or Shrines, of Bahá'u'lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and other sites associated with their lives are revered as holy places. The Shrines are located at the Bahá'í World Centre in the Haifa/‘Akká area in northern Israel and are the object of pilgrimage for thousands of Bahá'ís annually. Bahá’u’lláh designated Bahá’í Houses of Worship as spiritual gathering places for prayer and meditation round which will cluster social, humanitarian, educational, and scientific institutions. This conception exemplifies the broad context in which the worship of God, according to the Bahá’í teachings, is to be expressed. So far, seven Houses of Worship have been built, on a continental basis. More >

• Bahá’í World Centre

  The Bahá’í World Centre, the spiritual and administrative heart of the Bahá’í community, is located in the twin cities of ‘Akká and Haifa in northern Israel. It comprises the Shrines of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, other holy sites of the Bahá'í Faith in the area, and the buildings on the slope of Mt. Carmel. These structures include the Seat of the Universal House of Justice, the International Teaching Centre’s building, the Centre for the Study of the Texts, and the International Bahá’í Archives, all of which are set in extensive gardens. More >

• Contacting Bahá’ís

  Bahá’ís live in nearly every country in the world and hold activities in which all people are welcome to join. Use the links below to contact Bahá’ís near you, find out about community activities, learn more about the Faith, or become a Bahá’í. More >

• Official Bahá'í Web Sites

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