of the Baha’i faith endured trials and tribulations to set the standards for future supporters. The beliefs, worships, and traditions amplify the organization and ground rules of the Baha’i faith. This faith openly expresses its fondness of equality to any gender, race, or ethnicity with minor differences. Baha’i religion is perhaps one of the most compassionate and nondiscriminatory religions known to society. In similar fashion, the founders formed the history of the Baha’i faith. “A founder is
The Islam faith grew stronger and united during the lifetime of the Prophet Mohammed. Soon after his death, differences regarding leadership of the Muslim community instigated conflict. By the year 650 AD, the Islamic community had divided into two main branches, the Shia and the Sunnis. Similar beliefs and practices among both sects have allowed for their members to co-exist for centuries. However, differences in theology, law, and religious organizations have caused drastic conflict and competition
1. Lotus Temple: Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of Bahai faith. It is placed at Kalkaj in New Delhi. The temple looks similar to a lotus flower . The Bahai temple was finished in 1986. Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its wonderful architecture and design. Lotus Temple is among the most visited monuments in India. The credit for building this beautiful structure goes to the
Baha'i Baha'i is a fairly new faith dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. However, since then more than 7 million people, world wide have joined this faith. This leaves one to wonder how this faith came to be one of the world religions in such a short period of time. This paper will examine this thought and many others such as the history, beliefs, and traditions. History The followers of Baha'is emerged from Iranians who had formerly been Shi'i Muslims (Smith, 1999). According to Breuilly
Baha'i Baha’i is a fairly new faith dating back to the mid-nineteenth century. However, since then more than 7 million people, world wide have joined this faith. This leaves one to wonder how this faith came to be one of the world religions in such a short period of time. This paper will examine this thought and many others such as the history, beliefs, and traditions. History The followers of Baha’is emerged from Iranians who had formerly
Religions express beliefs, values and teachings through specialized rituals. Rituals help religious communities to grow strong bonds with each other and their faith. The bonds formed strengthen religious community allowing the faith to endure and spreading of their religious messages. In the case of Baha'i Faith, a main religious message is unity; unity of humankind including the unity of all religions. They express this message through prayers and hymns. While rituals have been a vessel for other
by many the most beautiful flower in the world” (388). The way the Lotus temple is built is also very unique. Anil Sarwal states in the Baha’I Faith article An Architectural Marvel, that the temple is constructed by using only the voluntary donations of the Bahá 'ís of India and abroad. Next, Sarwal states that only Bahá 'ís may contribute to the Bahá 'í funds. Finally, in an interview with Joanna Sugden, a freelance reporter for the Wall Street Journal, in the
away, Ananda and many other disciples wept. The Buddha said ‘Enough Ananda. Do not allow yourself to be troubled. Do not weep. Have I not already told you that it is in the very nature of things that they must pass away? We must be separated from all that is near and dear to us.’ The Buddha continued again: ‘I am not the first Buddha to come upon earth: nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in this world, a Holy one, a Supremely Enlightened One, endowed with wisdom, in
Through the deliverance of a speech the former Pope Urban II incited Catholics all over Europe to take action in reclaiming the Holy city of Jerusalem from the Muslims in the Middle East. It was in this year,1095, that the beginning of the first, of nine, Crusades and thus the first series of religious wars between the Catholics and Muslims begun. The focus of this paper will remain on the Third Crusade (1189-1192 A.D)- more specifically the actions of ‘Islam’s Warrior Hero’ Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn Yūsuf ibn
Bahai Faith The Bahá'í Faith proclaims itself to be the youngest of the independent world religions. Its roots stem from Iran during the mid-nineteenth century. This new faith is primarily based on the founder, Bahá'u'lláh, meaning 'the Glory of God'. Bahá'ís (the believers) in many places around the world have been heavily persecuted for their beliefs and differences and have been branded by many as a cult, a reform movement and/or a sect of the Muslim religion. The Bahá'í Faith is unique