The principle of the oneness of humankind is the pivot around which all the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh revolve. Bahá’u’lláh taught that humanity, after a long and turbulent adolescence, is at last reaching a stage of maturity in which unity in a global and just society finally can be established. To this end, the Bahá’í Faith prescribes laws of personal morality and behavior, as well as social laws and principles, to establish the oneness of humanity.
Bahá’ís Believe:
- the purpose of life is to know and worship God, to acquire virtues, to promote the oneness of humankind
- all humanity was created by one God and is part of one human race
- work performed in the spirit of service is a form of worship
- the soul, created at the moment of conception, is destined by God to reach the afterlife, where it will continue to progress until it attains the presence of God.
Bahá’ís Practice:
- daily prayer and communion with God
- high moral principles, including trustworthiness, chastity and honesty
- independent investigation of truth
- a life dedicated to the service of humanity
- fellowship with the followers of all religions
- avoidance of excessive materialism, partisan politics, backbiting, alcohol, drugs and gambling
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"The essence of Baha’u’llah’s Teaching is all-embracing love, for love includeth every excellence of humankind. It causeth every soul to go forward. It bestoweth on each one, for a heritage, immortal life. Erelong shalt thou bear witness that His celestial Teachings, the very glory of reality itself, shall light up the skies of the world."