Bahá’ís of Hilo

A Faith for Today

by P.C. in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Hilo as in Europe, Africa, [...]
  • Informative Meetings
    Attend an informal presentation about the Baha’i Faith or participate in a Study Circle.
  • Prayer
    Attend devotional gatherings together with others who recognize our need to connect with our creator.
Vision Statement: To Inspire Creativity in the Spirit of Service for the Community of Hilo, Implementing Solutions for the Unification of all People and Cultures.
Due to the need for social distancing during the Covid19 pandemic, the Hilo Baha’is are meeting online via Zoom video meetings. Please email southhilobahailsa@gmail.com for a Zoom link if you wish to participate in an event on the calendar or if you wish to join a study circle.
About the Baha'i Faith

Excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith on BBC

Recently, the BBC published an article with extensive excerpts from a BBC audio podcast containing an excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith.  The BBC Podcast is the latest in the BBC World Service’s “Heart and […]

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The Bahá’í Calendar

In July 2014 made significant changes to the The Bahá’í Calendar. This page describes the Bahá’í Calendar as it exists now (since those changes).    A separate page discusses how those changes differed from the previously […]

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Baha’is around the World

The worldwide Baha’i Community is Diverse and Dynamic! Here we offer a glimpse into some of the things Baha’is are doing around the world. More than 430 Baha’is from 12 different countries attended this Norwegian […]

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World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.“ The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

Prayer

Devotional Gatherings

“The impulse to pray is a natural one springing from man’s love to God” -`Abdu’l-Bahá One of our deepest human longings is to commune with our Creator. Praying together at a fixed time and place, […]

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FAQ about the Bahá’í Faith

A few sample questions… What is the Bahá’í Attitude toward the followers of other Faiths? Bahá’u’lláh called upon the Bahá’ís to associate with the followers of all religions in a spirit of love and friendship. […]

Bahá’í Community

From the Bahá’i Writings

White doves and gray doves associate with each other in perfect friendship. Man draws imaginary lines on the planet and says, “This is a Frenchman, a Musselman, an Italian!” Upon these differences wars are waged. Men are fighting for the possession of the earth. They fight for that which becomes their graves, their cemeteries, their tombs.

In reality all are members of one human family — children of one Heavenly Father. Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flowers of one garden. There is unity in diversity. Each sets off and enhances the other’s beauty.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

Bahá’í World Publication: New article examines the pursuit of social justice

The latest article on The Bahá’í World website explores fundamental Bahá’í principles, correlating t

Houses of Worship: Intricate exterior design of DRC temple comes into view

The emerging Bahá’í House of Worship is inspiring many conversations about service to society—the th

Update: 6 Bahá’í homes destroyed and 20 hectares of land confiscated by Iranian government agents

Government agents sealed off the village of Roushankouh, demolishing Bahá’í homes and confiscating t

Breaking: Shocking demolition of homes and land grabs signals intensifying persecution of Iran’s Baháʼís

In a cruel escalation, up to 200 Iranian government agents have sealed off the village of Roushankou

“Senseless cruelty”: Fresh wave of arrests and raids across Iran as Bahá’ís absurdly accused of “colonialism”

The Iranian government issues appalling statement of hate propaganda against country’s Bahá’ís, as i

United Kingdom: How sensationalist journalism obscures view of reality

Experienced journalists sat with the UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs to explore how news reportin

Egypt: Short film on Bahá’í community highlights efforts for coexistence

A documentary produced by a news organization in Egypt highlights the history of the Bahá’ís of Egyp

44 Iranian Bahá'ís arrested, arraigned, or jailed as leading human rights figure says situation is “getting worse”

The Iranian government’s systematic campaign to persecute Iran’s Bahá’ís accelerated again with the

Tackling hate speech at nexus of tech, government, and civil society

A BIC forum at the RightsCon summit explored the collaboration that is needed across the tech sector

Global Conferences: Worldwide conferences have inspired hope, say societal leaders

Officials and other leaders are expressing appreciation for how the conferences have infused communi

Azerbaijan: Bahá’í principle of unity inspires national conference on coexistence

The first national conference on coexistence in Azerbaijan was inspired by discussions about the Bah

BIC New York: Recasting humanity’s relationship with natural world

Released on the occasion of Stockholm+50, the BIC explores root causes of escalating environmental b

Tunisia: TV interview explores constructive role of religion in society

A representative of Bahá’ís of Tunisia draws on the experience of the Bahá’ís of that country to exp

“Family a seedbed for change”: Fostering a new culture of equality in India

The Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs of India shares insights and ideas relevant to the national disc

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