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Where is Baha I Faith most practiced?
The majority of Baháʼís live in Asia (3.6 million), Africa (1.8 million), and Latin America (900,000). According to some estimates, the largest Baháʼí community in the world is in India, with 2.2 million Baháʼís, next is Iran, with 350,000, the US, with 150,000, and Brazil, with 60,000.
Why is Bahai banned in Iran?
Baha’is are unable to legally register with the Iranian state because an “other religions” option has been removed from the identity card application. Their faith forbids them to lie about their affiliation. Despite facing persecution, Bahai’s are forbidden by their faith to lie about their religion.
How many Baha’i temples are in the world?
seven Baha’i temples
There are seven Baha’i temples , referred to as Baha’i houses of worship, in seven continents of the world. Chile in south America houses the eighth construction, which is underway. The seven places where Baha’i temples are located are North America, Australia, Uganda, Germany, Panama, Samoa and India.
Is Bahai illegal in Iran?
Baha’is constitute the largest non-Muslim religious minority in Iran, yet are unrecognized in Article 13 of the Constitution, which states that “Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian Iranians are the only recognized religious minorities, who, within the limits of the law, are free to perform their religious rites and …
Do Baháʼís eat pork?
Baha’ism and the Struggle to Make Pork Lawful! Whilst not only in Islam, but also in other divine religions, as well as [according to] common sense, the consumption of pork is forbidden.
Do Baháʼís drink alcohol?
Baháʼís are forbidden to drink alcohol or to take drugs, except by a doctor’s order, because God has given human beings reason which is taken away by intoxicants that lead the mind astray. The non-medicinal use of opium and other mind-altering drugs is particularly condemned in the Baháʼí scriptures.
Is Bahai Islam?
Bahai is not considered a sub sect of Islam, but as a new religion itself. The roots of this religion are often traced back to Christianity. The Muslims refer to Jesus, Moses, and Abraham as the prophets of God and hence as Muslims. In the view of Islam, Judaism and Christianity are true religions.
Who is the prophet of Baha I?
lláh
Bahá’ís accept the prophets of other religions as continuing stages in the revelation of God. Bahá’u’lláh is the latest prophet, or ‘manifestation’, of God.
Is there a Bahai temple in Antarctica?
Christian buildings are the only religious buildings on the continent of Antarctica. Although they are used mostly for Christian worship, the Chapel of the Snows has also been used for Buddhist and Baháʼí Faith ceremonies.
Can Bahai marry non Baha is?
Marriage is conditional on the consent of both parties and their parents. Marriage with non-Baháʼís is permitted (see Interreligious marriage). The period of engagement must not exceed ninety-five days (not currently universally applicable).