This is a very brief overview of some of the most fundamental teachings of Bahá’u’lláh. This section by itself will give the user some understanding of the overall character of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’u’lláh wrote the equivalent of a hundred books. These included many teachings which were considered revolutionary at the time and many others which still have to be realised. More of his teachings about individual behaviour, community life, service to humanity and his blueprint for a world society can be found in the other topics.
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Although we may have different concepts of God's nature, although we may pray to Him in different languages and call Him by different names - Allah or Yahweh, God or Brahma - nevertheless, we are speaking about the same unique Being.
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By definition, the Creative force cannot be part of the creation. Bahá’u’lláh says that the only connection that human beings have with this highest reality, the essence of God, is through the prophet-founders of the world religions.
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`Abdu’l-Bahá said that this new age will be the age when all people are accepted as equals, regardless of race, gender, nationality or wealth.
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This same principle applies to all of life. We should listen carefully to the opinions of others but still make up our own minds.
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Of course, service to others is a necessary part of our efforts towards perfection.
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The clear teaching is that, however important the education of boys may be, the education of girls is even more vital.
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The Bahá’í writings also call for a world tribunal, a world free trade area (balanced by a fairer economic system), and a world second language.
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On a spiritual level, Bahá’u’lláh said that trustworthiness in all our affairs is essential for the world to function.
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Bahá’u’lláh states that at least one thousand years will pass before the next World Teacher will appear.
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