Baháís see themselves as a people with a mission to bring harmony and unity in the world, and this is reflected in their spiritual practice. The main purpose of life for Baháís is to know and love God. Prayer, fasting and meditation are the main ways of achieving this and for making spiritual progress.

What God does Bahai worship?

Baháís do not reject other religious teachings but instead believe that God has been progressively revealed through the ages by a series of divine messengers that includes Krishna, Abraham, Moses, Zoroaster, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad – hence the use of diverse religious symbols in the ornamentation on the House of

Does Bahai believe in all religions?

Since Baháís believe that all religions come from a single source they are happy to study other religions as earlier chapters of the same changeless faith of God. The Baháí faith is not an imperialist faith - it does not seek to end religious differences by getting the members of other faiths to become Baháís.

What is Bahai religion beliefs?

Beliefs. Bahais believe that God periodically reveals his will through divine messengers, whose purpose is to transform the character of humankind and to develop, within those who respond, moral and spiritual qualities. Religion is thus seen as orderly, unified, and progressive from age to age.

Can a Bahai be cremated?

Bahai funeral customs and practices do not permit embalming unless it is required by law. Cremation is also not permitted. Traditional practices require that the body is buried within one hours travel time from the place of death.