About Baha'u'llah
Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'i Faith and "the promised one of all ages," proclaimed the oneness of God, the oneness of religion, and the oneness of humanity. His writings — the Kitab-i-Aqdas, the Hidden Words, and the Seven Valleys — chart a path toward personal transformation and global civilisation.
Topics You Can Explore
- Unity and oneness
- Eliminating prejudice
- Justice and equity
- Personal transformation
- World peace
- Spiritual investigation of truth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Baha'u'llah mean by "the oneness of religion"?
Baha'u'llah taught progressive revelation: the great religions are chapters of one book, each Manifestation (Krishna, Buddha, Christ, Muhammad, Baha'u'llah) revealing what humanity could understand at that time. Their differences are cultural and historical; their core — love, justice, unity — is one. Studying any one deeply leads toward the same truth.
How do I overcome prejudice in myself?
Baha'u'llah taught that prejudice is the root cause of war and injustice. Begin by noticing your own assumptions — about race, religion, class, gender — without shame, only honesty. Then deliberately seek company outside your familiar circle. Real diversity, lived daily, is the cure no book alone can give.
What is independent investigation of truth?
A core Baha'i principle: each soul must investigate truth for itself, not inherit it blindly. This does not mean rejecting tradition — it means engaging it with open eyes, prayer, and reason. Baha'u'llah wrote in the Hidden Words: "Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart" — the prerequisite for finding truth.