Peace Prayers in Baha’i

The Bahá’í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded in the 19th century by Bahá’u’lláh in Persia (modern-day Iran). It emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind and teaches that all major religions come from the same divine source. Key aspects include:

  1. Unity of God: Belief in one, transcendent God who has revealed Himself through various messengers throughout history.
  2. Unity of Religion: The belief that all major world religions are part of a single, progressive revelation from God, with each messenger bringing teachings suited to the time and place.
  3. Unity of Humanity: Emphasis on the oneness of humanity, promoting racial harmony, gender equality, and global peace.
  4. Social Principles: Advocacy for universal education, elimination of extremes of wealth and poverty, and establishment of world peace.
  5. Administrative Order: A unique administrative structure without clergy, governed by elected bodies at local, national, and international levels.

The Bahá’í Faith seeks to build a global community based on principles of justice, equality, and unity.

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Peace prayers in the Baha’i Faith emphasize the unity of humanity, seeking divine assistance for global harmony, justice, and the well-being of all people.

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Peace Prayers & Oneness

The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.— BAHÁ’U’LLÁH

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Peace Prayers by Bahá’u’lláh

“O my God!  O my God!  Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose.  May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law.  Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee.  O God!  Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love.  Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord.”

“O Lord!  Unite and bind together the hearts, join in accord all the souls, and exhilarate the spirits through the signs of Thy sanctity and oneness.  O Lord!  Make these faces radiant through the light of Thy oneness.  Strengthen the loins of Thy servants in the service of Thy kingdom.” 

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Oneness of Humankind

There is one humanity and all people are equal in the sight of God. The Bahá’í Faith emphasizes the unity of humanity transcending all divisions of race, nation, gender, caste, and social class, while celebrating its diversity. `Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahá’u’lláh’s son and successor, states that the unification of mankind has now become “the paramount issue and question in the religious and political conditions of the world.”

Quote taken from https://bahaisofphoenix.org/

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