Bahá'í Blog

Originally from Iran, Mahin Pouryaghma is a dear Baha’i who has striven to serve the Baha’i Faith her whole life. Mahin has been putting pen to paper and has been chronicling her journey of assisted living. This journaling has been published in a series of articles on Baha’i Teachings. It has been truly inspiring to learn […]

I’m always scanning the online horizon to see what cool and captivating initiatives Baha’is are up to and I was particularly charmed to stumble upon an Instagram profile called The Deep Ask where youth answer profound questions with thoughtful and refreshing honesty. The videos are produced by Kassra Habibi and he generously agreed to tell […]

This short video, shared by the Australian Baha’i Community, shows how students from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia are learning how Baha’i holy day celebrations can provide the ideal space to engage in meaningful conversations and strengthen connections with friends both old and new. Find more videos from the Australian Baha’i Community on its YouTube […]

This month the Australian Baha’i Community released a short documentary called Beyond the Dome about the House of Worship in Sydney. The film shares some insights for us to consider as work is undertaken to beautify, enhance and restore the House of Worship for the years ahead–this exciting initiative is called “Dayspring of Light”. You […]

Helen Flynn has written a children’s book about the historic and unparalleled event of the Martyrdom of the Bab. It’s titled When the Smoke Cleared and it’s illustrated by Louisa Kwan Shabani. I’ve chatted with Helen in the past about her children’s book The Glory of God so I was curious to hear about this […]

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 […]