As Bahá’ís are enjoined to use moderation in all things, and to seek the Golden mean, the National Spiritual Assembly can, if it deems it necessary or advisable, counsel the believers to use moderation in this respect also. Essentially tattoo in moderation as well as mindful placement, and subject matter is acceptable.
Beside above, do Baha I believe in God?
The Baha’i Faith is strictly monotheistic. There is only one God, he is exalted above human understanding, so can only be understood and approached via his prophets and messengers (the ‘Manifestations of God‘).
- The oneness of God.
- The oneness of humanity.
- The oneness of religion.
- Religion as a school.
- Covenant.
- Equality of women and men.
- Harmony of religion and science.
- Universal compulsory education.
In this regard, can a Bahai marry a non Bahai?
Marriage is conditional on the consent of both parties and their parents. Marriage with non-Bahá?ís is permitted (see Interreligious marriage).
What does the Baha I Faith star represent?
Baha’i: The Bahai symbol of the nine-pointed star reflects the importance of the number for the Faith. The number nine is the highest single digit number symbolizes completement and the fulfillment of the expectations of all prior religions. The star is often portrayed on Bahai temples, which are nine-sided.
Do Baha’is believe in Jesus?
Bahá‘ís accept the divine nature of the missions of Abraham, Moses, Zoroaster, the Buddha, Jesus and the Prophet Muhammad. They believe each one was a further stage in the revelation of God. Other prophets and Manifestations are also accepted.
Who worships Bahai?
Bahá’ís see themselves as a people with a mission to bring harmony and unity in the world, and this is reflected in their spiritual practice. The main purpose of life for Bahá’ís is to know and love God. Prayer, fasting and meditation are the main ways of achieving this and for making spiritual progress.
Do Baha’is drink?
Bahá?ís are forbidden to drink alcohol or to take drugs, except by a doctor’s order. The reason being that God has given human beings reason and intoxicants take that away and lead the mind astray. The non-medicinal use of opium and other mind-altering drugs are particularly condemned in the Bahá?í scriptures.
What is Bahai teaching?
A primary theme of Baha’u’llah’s teachings is achieving world peace through the establishment of unity, justice and equality. Therefore, Baha’u’llah’s teachings specifically advocate for racial unity, gender equality, universal education, and harmony of science and religion.
Can Baha’is kiss before marriage?
Apparently Baha‘i faith does not permit sex outside marriage. But holding hands and hugging are acceptable. Kissing is also acceptable if the intentions are not leading to “sex outside marriage”.
Why do Bahai fast?
Bahá’ís practise fasting as a discipline for the soul; they see abstaining from food as an outer symbol of a spiritual fast. By this they mean the practice of self-restraint in order to distance oneself from all the appetites of the body and so concentrate on oneself as a spiritual being and get closer to God.
Do Baha I believe in Christmas?
Do Bahá‘ís celebrate Christmas as a religious community? No, we don’t. We accept Christ wholeheartedly, and therefore honor the celebration of His birth, but we do not celebrate Christmas as a community. … So as a community, we only celebrate the holy days and holidays associated with the Bahá‘í calendar.
