Definitions for "Baha'i"
(ba HI) A world wide faith. Baha'is believe that humankind is one family created by God. They believe in the: Oneness of God Oneness of religion Oneness of humankind Baha'is believe that the purpose of life is to know and worship God and to work for the good of humankind.
a religion based on the belief that mankind is one human race; it teaches the unity of religions and the unity of mankind.
Universalistic religion founded about 150 years ago by the Baha'u'llah in Iran. It is distinct from Muslim and Christianity. It is a progressive religion that promotes world peace, universal human rights and economic development. The Bahai have a world temple in Haifa Israel, and Israel is a center of Baha'i worship owing to imprisonment of the Baha'u'llah in Acco prison in 1868.
A way of life originating in Persia during the 19th century, stressing radical monotheism, prophets, and scriptures.