a religion founded in Iran in 1863 by Husayn ʿAlī (called Bahaullah), teaching the essential worth of all religions, the unity of all peoples, and the equality of the sexes.
an adherent of Bahaʾi.
First recorded in 1885–90; from Persian, from Arabic bahāʾ (Allāh) Bahaullah, literally, “splendor (of God”) + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin
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They weren’t necessarily hijab-wearing conservatives or even Muslims; my mother was Muslim but her closest friends were Baha’i and Jewish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
The Baha'i faith, whose global headquarters are in Israel, claims more than seven million followers worldwide.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
He has cited his Baha’i faith as one of the inspirations behind launching the company, whose stated mission is to “champion inspirational stories that act as true agents of social change.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024
Mohammadi’s brother and husband told reporters in Oslo that she planned to go on a hunger strike on Sunday in solidarity with the Baha’i Faith religious minority in Iran.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
He considers that it is premature at present to think of purchasing a site for a future Baha’i Temple.
From Dawn of a New Day by Shoghi Effendi
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