- grow spirtitually--
- face difficulties--
- receive healing--
- get counsel regarding their daily activities--
Bahá'ís also abstain from alcohol, practice monogamy, and must attend the Nineteen Day Feast on the first day of each month of the Bahá'í calendar.
It's also traditional to meditate each day, whether it's at home or within sacred temples. Meditation is their way of reflecting upon what they've done that day and makes them aware of their spirtual development
It's also traditional to meditate each day, whether it's at home or within sacred temples. Meditation is their way of reflecting upon what they've done that day and makes them aware of their spirtual development
Religious Texts
The most sacred text is the Kitab-i-Aqbas which was written by Bahá'u'lláh in 1873. This book of laws contains teachings on personal status, prophecies and outlines Baha'i religous practices. It also establishes Baha'i administrative institutions.Gleanings from the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh’s Prayers and Meditations, Epistle to the Son of Wolf, the Seven Valleys and the Four Valleys are other holy texts that guide the lives of Bahá'ís.
Excerpt from Bahá'u'lláh’s Prayer of The Covenant, Page 577:
"In the world of existence there are various bonds which unite the hearts, but none of these bonds is efficient. For instance, the first and foremost bond is the family bond, but this bond is not effective, for how often it happens that in some families divergence and difference obtains."
"In the world of existence there are various bonds which unite the hearts, but none of these bonds is efficient. For instance, the first and foremost bond is the family bond, but this bond is not effective, for how often it happens that in some families divergence and difference obtains."
Sacred Places
The two most holiest places in the Baha'i religion are the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh in Acre and the Shrine of Bab in Haifa, Israel.
The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh marks the location of Bahá'u'lláh's passing. Baha'is all around the world also pray towards the direction of this sacred place.
The Shrine of Bab contains the remains of The Bab. It is considered the second holiest place in the Baha'i faith for this reason, after the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh.
Baha'is pray and meditate at the Shrine of Bab and the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, including the surrounding gardens.
Baha'is do their acts of worship in their homes and in certain temples around the world. There are currently seven temples located around the world in North America, Austrailia, Uganda, Germany, Panama, Samoa, and India. These temples serve as a peaceful place in which Baha'is may reflect and meditate without interruption
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