Bahá'í Blog

A book, very special to the hearts of my family members, has just been released and we’re all excited about it! It describes the services and sacrificial efforts of my husband’s beloved grandfather, Dr. Jamshid Aidun. The book is called Ripples from the Rupunui: Dr. Aidun’s Healing Journey and it’s written by Brian Cameron. While […]

This week we published our 500th Studio Session!! It’s a milestone we’re really proud of–especially as we have more songs in the works yet to be shared! These 500 songs are from over 50 countries and are sung in over 40 languages. They range in style from pop to a cappella, rock to choral, and […]

It’s always a joy to hear about the fruits of Baha’i Blog’s Studio Sessions so we were especially delighted to learn how participating in this initiative dovetailed into recording an EP! Jonathon Bryan, whose song “Generous and Able” has already been released, went on to record an EP with that same name and we’re thrilled […]

Looking for a sweet baby book that conveys the nobility of the human soul? Already All the Love is a beautifully illustrated, movingly written new book for wee ones by Diana Farid! A couple of years ago I interviewed Diana about her novel featuring a Baha’i teen surfer and I was thrilled to chat with […]

One of the most meaningful ways I learned about the history of the Babi Dispensation as a child was by listening to Jack Lenz’s impactful audio drama called “Midsummer Noon”. As a teenager, I once encouraged some friends to listen to it too. We huddled together in a small room, in the dark: just us […]

The country of Nepal holds a special place in my heart because my father, sister, and I nearly lost our lives there. It is one of the handful of times that I touched the veil to the other world, but through a prayer to God and a miracle granted, we did not die. In 1996, […]

It’s no secret that I’m passionate about the need for Baha’i-inspired content. One of the initiatives I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of is an awesome new project by my dear friends Naysawn Naji, Ian Oliver, Nabil Burias and a team of others, who have launched a great YouTube channel called Baha’i 101! […]

Hi friends! In recent months we’ve been gifted several letters from the Universal House of Justice: These missives from the head of our Faith are priceless and what I absolutely relish (and this is just my personal take) is the difference in language and tone in all the messages, from the exquisite flowery prose of […]

With Ridvan just around the corner, I’d like to mention a few resources and templates (crafts, games, music, invitations and so much more) that you can find online. I’m sure there are others and I’m hoping you’ll add them to the comment section below! 1. To kick off this short list, I’d like to highlight […]

This blog was born from a deeply personal moment—one that took me by surprise. I was sitting in a friend’s home when I suddenly broke down into tears. A wave of emotion crashed over me, a feeling that everything I had tried had not led to anything. As I shared my heart, my friend mentioned […]

I have been thinking about roses and nightingales as my community prepares to celebrate the Festival of Ridvan. Several years ago, Yvonne Perkins wrote about celebrating Ridvan in her garden and how she organizes her gardening efforts to coincide with significant dates in the Baha’i calendar. I think about that article often because Yvonne beautifully […]

Rehema Marie finds joy in daily meditation, chasing waterfalls, and playing with languages. Whether in her writing or her teaching, she is dedicated to making safe havens for nerdy creatives to thrive. Formerly, she was a high school principal in bustling Beijing. Now she lives in rural Michigan where she runs the Keweenaw Learning Center. […]

The Universal House of Justice 19 March 2025 message about family life and marriage is a treasure trove beyond compare! I’m still only scratching the surface of it but, to help me delve a little deeper, my husband and I came up with this list of tentative questions that might be helpful when studying and […]

I’m very excited to share with you some behind-the-scenes details of another initiative from Baha’i Inspired!! Baha’i Inspired is Baha’i Blog’s sister YouTube channel which focuses on video content with an American flavour. I’ve already chatted with Naysan about Baha’i Inspired’s incredible Hip Hop Sessions and in this post, I’d love for you to get […]

Hi friends! I’m left speechless by the incredible Naw-Ruz gift we’ve received from the Universal House of Justice! If you haven’t already seen it, you can find the full 19 March 2025 message on family life and marriage on the Baha’i Reference Library. We’ve also created an audio reading of the message, in case it […]

Moving to a new country is a mix of excitement, challenges, and constant learning. When I first arrived in Germany in 2015, I was filled with curiosity, like a sponge ready to absorb everything. Now, almost a decade later, I’ve completed my master’s, earned my PhD, and I’m working professionally in my field. But my […]

With the new year almost on the horizon, it’s an exciting time when friends share different styles and designs for Baha’i calendars. We recently heard from Noah and Sarah about what they’ve created and in previous years we heard from Roya Mottaheddeh and Tina and Tanisha of Fire & Gold. I’m excited to share this […]

Isn’t it interesting to look at something you might think of as negative and to perceive how it is, in fact, positive? Say abstaining from food and drink. I could perceive it as a hardship, something to be endured, or I could be thankful my body is able to go without food and water for […]

The Baha’i Fast is a sacred time—a period of spiritual renewal, reflection, and connection to God. However, for years, I woke up before sunrise dreading the day ahead, knowing that by mid-morning I’d feel drained, short-tempered, and counting the hours until sunset. I asked myself: While preparations for the Fast will look different for everyone […]