Most Baháí meetings occur in local Haziratul-Quds (commonly known as Baháí centres), individuals homes, or rented facilities. Twelve Baháí Houses of Worship have been completed around the world (including one in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan that has since been destroyed).

What do the Baha I worship?

The main purpose of life for Baháís is to know and love God. Prayer, fasting and meditation are the main ways of achieving this and for making spiritual progress.

Where are the Bahai temples?

The seven places where Bahai temples are located are North America, Australia, Uganda, Germany, Panama, Samoa and India.The Bahai House of Worship, North America. The Bahai House of Worship, Australia. The Bahai House of Worship, Uganda. The Bahai House of Worship, Germany. The Bahai House of Worship, Panama.More items

Who worships Bahai Temple?

3. It is in line with the teachings of the Bahai faith believing in the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religions, and the Oneness of Mankind. As such, people of all religions and races are welcome in the temple as it is a place to worship the creator of the universe and not one particular deity.

What is inside a Bahai temple?

The temples sides and dome are composed of nine wings, each one consisting of a steel space frame with panels of translucent marble and cast glass cladding.

What is the Bahai holy book?

Kitáb-i-Aqdas Kitáb-i-Aqdas. The Kitāb-i-Aqdas (Persian: کتاب اقدس‎), or simply Aqdas (Persian: اقدس‎) is the central religious text of the Baháʼí Faith written by Baháʼulláh, the founder of the religion, in 1873.

Does the Baha I Faith have a Bible?

The Quran is recognised as fully authoritative and the Judaeo-Christian Bible as substantially authentic. While readings from other religions form part of Baháí worship, their teachings are not binding in matters of Baháí belief and practice.