Bahá’í - frequently asked questions

Questions people often ask…

Do Bahá’ís believe in Christ?
Certainly. Baha’u’llah himself taught that Christ was one of God’s Manifestations, a being who is beyond man’s understanding.

What about heaven and hell?
To Bahá’ís, heaven is nearness to God while hell is distance from Him. Both are spiritual conditions rather than places.

What else does the faith say about life after death?
Baha’u’llah explained that everyone has a soul, which is born when we are conceived. When we are alive, it is important that our soul develops spiritual qualities. That’s because when we die, our soul leaves the physical world and enters God’s spiritual world, where it continues to grow.

Where would I find my local Bahá’í church?
You won’t because Bahá’í communities do not have clergy or churches. Instead, followers elect councils known as Spiritual Assemblies to look after the affairs of the faith in their community. Meetings are often held in homes or Bahá’í centres.