About Bahá'í

We are Bahá'ís - members of the Bahá'í Faith, the second most widespread of the world's independent religions, established in 235 countries and territories thoughout the world. We come from over 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups, and number some 5 million worldwide.

We have been an active part of the religious and social life in the Bay area since the late 1800's and have had established communities in Marin since the 1950's.

For more than a century, Bahá'í communities around the globe have been working to break down barriers of prejudice between peoples and have collaborated with other like-minded groups to promote the model of a global society. At the heart of our belief is the conviction that humanity is a single people with a common destiny. In the words of Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of our Faith, "The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens."

Bahá'u'lláh taught that there is one God Who progressively reveals His will to humanity. Each of the great religions brought by the Messengers of God - Moses, Krishna, Buddha, Zoroaster, Jesus, Muhummad - represents a successive stage in the spiritual development of civilization. Bahá'u'lláh, the most recent Messenger in this line, has brought teachings that address the moral and spiritual challenges of the modern world.

We invite you to learn more about our Faith - its perspective on the past, its understanding of the present, and its vision of the future.

A Brief Introduction
An Overview of the Bahá'í Faith, including its main institutions, basic teachings, history and community activities

Central Figures and Institutions
In-depth articles on the Founders of the Bahá'í Faith, the source of its unity, and the succession of authority since the Faith's inception.

Spiritual Truths
Theological subjects, including the concept of God, our spiritual nature, the role of religion, prayer, and the life after death.

The Bahá'í Sacred Writings
Selections from the Writing of Bahá'u'lláh, The Báb and 'Abdu'l-Bahá, the works of Shoghi Effendi and the Statements of the Universal House of Justice.

A Global Community
An introduction to the Bahá'ís around the world; their activities, the World Centre of the Bahá'í Faith, Bahá'í initiatives at the United Nations.

A New Vision for Humanity's Future
Bahá'í statements and views on peace, global prosperity, governance at the interntional level, and the future of humanity as one people.

Social Action
Bahá'í involvement around the globe in the areas of social and moral development, human rights, and the advancement of women.