Community Life

What Bahá'ís Do

Bahá'ís are engaged in a pattern of activities open to everyone — prayer, study, the education of children and youth, and service to society.

Core Activities

Four Activities, One Purpose

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Spaces of prayer and reflection open to everyone.

In homes, courtyards and community centres, neighbours gather to pray, sing and read from the sacred writings of the world's religions.

Anyone may attend and no one is asked to share a particular belief. The gatherings nurture the spiritual roots of community life.

“O Son of Being! Love Me, that I may love thee. If thou lovest Me not, My love can in no wise reach thee.”

— Bahá'u'lláh

A study circle is a small group, guided by a tutor, that studies materials of the Ruhi Institute in an atmosphere of shared learning.

Participants explore themes such as prayer, the life of the soul and service, and then put what they learn into action in their neighbourhood.

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Learning together to serve together.

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Nurturing the spiritual and moral development of the youngest.

Children aged 5 to 11 learn stories, songs and prayers while building virtues such as honesty, kindness and generosity.

Classes are open to families of every faith and are taught by volunteers from the neighbourhood.

Young people aged 12 to 14 meet in small groups to read, discuss, create and carry out service projects together.

At a decisive stage of life, the programme strengthens their sense of purpose and their ability to contribute to their community.

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Empowering young people to build a better future.

Service

Beyond these activities, Bahá'ís contribute to the wider life of their communities in many ways.

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Supporting schools and literacy and promoting the education of girls and boys alike.

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Taking part in conversations on peace, equality, development and the future of society.

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Working with people of all religions on shared concerns and common goals.