Baha'u'llah is the Founder of the Baha'i Faith.
His title means "The Glory of God." Baha'u'llah was born in Persia in 1817 and died in the prison city of Akka, in the Holy Land, in 1892. His life was a life of great sacrifice and suffering. He spent 40 years in imprisonment and exhile, from the commandments of government officials and religious leaders who feared His influence.
Baha'is believe that Baha'u'llah is the latest in a series of "Manifestations of God", appearing from time to time over the centuries, with the purpose of allowing humanity to know and worship God. To the Baha'is other Manifestations of God included Krishna, Buddha, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. Baha'is believe Baha'u'llah is the Manifestation of God for the day in which we live. His purpose was to unite the people of various religions, nations and races.
Some important teachings of the Baha'i Faith are as follows:
- There is One God and people refer to God by many names and worship Him in many ways
- Men and Women are equal: Like the two wings of a bird
- Individuals should investigate the truth for themselves: There is no clergy in the Baha'i Faith
- Science and Religion should agree
- People of all races, religions,nationalities and cultures are to respect and appreciate each other.
- Education is a basic human right
- Daily prayer is essential for spiritual development and connection with God
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