bahaism

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Definition

Proper noun: * A monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia (modern-day Iran) by Baháʼu'lláh. Its core teachings emphasize the spiritual unity of all humanity, the essential harmony of all major world religions, and the establishment of world peace.

Usage
  • Bahaism teaches that all the great prophets, including Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad, represent successive stages in the spiritual education of humankind, a concept known as progressive revelation.
  • The administrative order of Bahaism is based on elected councils at local, national, and international levels, with a supreme governing body called the Universal House of Justice.
  • A central principle in Bahaism is the independent investigation of truth, encouraging followers to seek understanding without blind imitation.
Examples
  • The core texts of Bahaism are the writings of Baháʼu'lláh.
  • Scholars of comparative religion often study Bahaism for its inclusive approach to religious history.
  • The teachings of Bahaism promote the equality of men and women.
Advanced Usage
  • The Baha'i Faith: This is the more common and preferred name for the religion. "Bahaism" is a term used primarily in academic or descriptive contexts.
    • She is a follower of the Baha'i Faith, not Bahaism.
  • Baha'i: This term is used as both a noun (a follower) and an adjective (relating to the faith).
    • Noun: He is a Baha'i.
    • Adjective: We visited the Baha'i House of Worship.
Variants and Related Words
  • Baha'i (n., adj.): A follower of the Baha'i Faith; relating to the Baha'i Faith.
  • Baha'i Faith (n.): The preferred name for the religion.
  • Baháʼu'lláh (n.): The founder of the Baha'i Faith (1817-1892).
Synonyms
  • The Baha'i Faith
  • The Baháʼí religion
Key Concepts and Phrases
  • Progressive Revelation: The Baha'i teaching that God's will is revealed to humanity progressively through a series of divine messengers.
  • Unity in Diversity: A principle in Bahaism that values and embraces racial, cultural, and national differences within the framework of human oneness.
  • Universal House of Justice: The supreme governing institution of the Baha'i Faith, located in Haifa, Israel.
Noun
  1. a religion founded in Iran in 1863; emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind; incorporates Christian and Islamic tenets; many adherents live in the United States
    • Bahaism has no public rituals or sacraments and praying is done in private

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