Baha’i Blog is delighted to share an audio recording of one of our articles titled, “Fasting for Love,” in which we learn a little about the significance of the Baha’i Fast. The article is read by its author, Kamelia. Continue reading
In the latest video from the Baha’i World News Service, we learn how volunteers from the village of Namawanga and the surrounding area joined together in recent months to undertake the construction of an 800-square-meter educational facility for their village. The Kenyan Baha’is, who managed the project, found that years of experience with community-building activities enabled them to create a collaborative environment for this undertaking and to make creative use of locally sourced materials and tools. Continue reading
“Fleeting Moment” is the fourth song from the European Baha’i Choral Festival that was held from May 29 – June 2, 2019 at the Baha’i House of Worship in Langenhain, Germany. This English song was composed and conducted by Lorraine Manifold and is based on a Hidden Word by Baha’u’llah. Continue reading
“Fleeting Moment” is the fourth song from the European Baha’i Choral Festival that was held from May 29 – June 2, 2019 at the Baha’i House of Worship in Langenhain, Germany. This English song was composed and conducted by Lorraine Manifold and is based on a Hidden Word by Baha’u’llah. Continue reading
Navid Lancaster has produced an orchestral album in honor of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab, Prophet-herald of the Baha’i Faith. The official website for the bicentenary celebrations around the world, www.bicentenary.bahai.org, gives us glimpses of the diversity of artistic expressions that have flourished from all corners of the planet. We’re also really honoured when people reach out to us and tell us what they’ve been working on such as Navid and his album, The Gate. Here’s what he shared with us: Continue reading
In the latest video from the Baha’i World News Service, we learn about the state of Uttar Pradesh, which recently saw 30 village chiefs, or pradhans, of different religions, castes, and affiliations gather for a constructive and united discussion on their shared responsibility for the prosperity and the spiritual well-being of their people. This one-day conference was organized by the Baha’i community, which is engaged in social and economic development initiatives that address various aspects of community life in the country, especially the empowerment of women. Continue reading
Roshan Danesh is a lawyer, conflict resolution innovator, and educator who has devoted his career to the study of law, particularly Baha’i law. His work, as it is expressed in academic articles or essays, has been pulled together in a newly-published book called Dimensions of Baha’i Law. In recent years the Universal House of Justice has called on the Baha’is to participate in the discourses of society. An anthology such as this one, that collects essays that were published elsewhere in the wider academic sphere, is excellent for anyone interested enriching their understanding of this subject and its wider discourse. Dimensions of Baha’i Law was also recently awarded the 2019 Association for Baha’i Studies Award for Distinguished Scholarship.
Roshan shared with us a little about his book. Here’s a look at our conversation:
I was born and raised in Canada. My mother’s parents, an Orthodox Jew and midwestern Catholic, were shunned by both sides of their families after they married. They became Baha’is later in life and passed away before I was born. Continue reading
Baha’i Blog is delighted to share an audio recording of one of our articles titled, “Seasons of Spirituality: Ayyam-i-Ha, the Fast and Naw-Ruz”,” in which we learn how all these holy days are connected in their emphasis on the unity of humanity and service to others. This article is read by its author, Preethi. Continue reading
Cloud9 is a podcast produced by Baha’i Teachings. Its aim is to feature interviews with artists and discuss what inspires them to make a positive contribution to the world.
In this episode, Baha’i Teachings’ arts editor Shadi Toloui-Wallace interviews Esther Maloney, a theatre and film actor, director, writer, educator and producer who believes everyone has a story to tell. Continue reading
Baha’i Blog is delighted to share an audio recording of one of our articles titled, “An Introduction to Ayyam-i-Ha,” in which we learn a little about the significance of this Baha’i festival dedicated to socializing, being hospitable, giving generously to the poor and needy, and preparing for the upcoming month of fasting. This article looks at what Ayyam-i-Ha is, what it means, and how it’s celebrated. The article is read by its author, Sonjel Vreeland. Continue reading
