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
- 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