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What is the Bahá'í Faith?

The Bahá'í Faith is the newest of the world religions. Only recently has the public come to recognize that it is, in fact, a major world religion - one worthy of study and reflection.

The Bahá'í Faith began in Persia (now Iran) in the middle of the nineteenth century. It was directly preceded by the Bábí Faith, founded in 1844 by the Báb, whose name means "Gate" or "Door." He foretold the coming of a new Prophet of God, just as John the Baptist had foretold the coming of Christ. In 1863, a distinguished Persian nobleman announced that He was not only the One promised by the Báb, but also the Promised One of all the world's religions, Who would usher in an age of peace for all humankind. His name was Bahá'u'lláh, which means "the Glory of God."

Bahá'u'lláh called upon women and men to give up their prejudices and to recognize the brotherhood of all mankind as children of one, loving God. He said the time had come for humanity to unite under a common faith. He revealed a plan for world civilization to be built on a foundation of love and justice.

Among the most fundamental of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings are these:

Who Are The Bahá'ís?
Bahá'ís are people who formerly had different religious backgrounds. They had been Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Zoroastrians, and others. Some had no religion at all. They come from every race, from virtually every nationality and from more than 2,000 tribes and minority groups, totaling more than 5 million individuals.
The Bahá'ís are living examples ofthe power of Bahá'u'lláh's teachings. They are working to unite all peoples "in one universal Cause, one common Faith."
Bahá'ís know this Faith can save men and women from the hatreds, the pessimism, the corruption and the materialism of our age. They know it because they have seen it and experienced it in over 3000 countries, territories, and in 7,000 communities in the United States.
We invite you to investigate this Faith and share in this spiritual adventure.
Bahá'u'lláh said:
"The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch."
"Let your vision be world embracing, rather than confined to your own self."
"Take ye counsel together, and let your concern be only for that which profiteth mankind, and bettereth the condition thereof. . . ."
In Stanislaus County there are Bahá'í communities in Ceres, Modesto, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford. For information on local Bahá'í activities please contact this page's webmaster: hmudge@ainet.com (Hank Mudge)

 

 
 
 

Or you may contact a Bahá'í from the following communities just by contacting the below person.

Modesto hmudge@ainet.com (Hank Mudge)
Waterford wilfam19@altavista.com (Mark Wilburn)
Ceres wscott1995@aol.com (Wendy Scott)
Riverbank vxrf60a@prodigy.com (Pete Maddern)
 
 

You can phone the National Baha'i '800 number.' This free call will allow you to hear a variety of recorded messages about the Baha'i Faith.
To call this number dial
1-800-DWNBRKR (Dawn Breaker)
1-800-396-2757
This line also allows you to leave a message requesting more information.

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