Asking Islam if Baha’i Faith is Legitimate?!!

The above long article is yet another attempt to legitimize the Baha’i Faith based on the outdated values and standard of the past religions, namely Islam. BBC in Farsi posts the above article. It is worth a bit of reflection to find our way out of the maze of the past and divisive values, trying in vain to remodel old and falling structures.

The very fact that Baha’i belief is the very cause of harmony and unity amongst the diverse peoples of the world, it should be acknowledged as Godly. The followers of Islam should rejoice in the fact that the Baha’i Teachings includes all because of their humanity in the fold of one humanity. Religion is only legitimate on account of its unifying and civilizing influence and nothing else.

The murder of Atau’llah Ridvani is yet another dark and sad page in the long history of atrocities committed in the name of Islam and declaring the legitimacy of Baha’i Faith according to Islamic views.

The Baha’i Teaching sheds a light on the darkness around us:

“…dispute not with anybody over anything.
I ask God to help thee to become humble and submissive to all of beloved of God. Be kind and easy and compassionate to all. And dispute not with anybody over anything. Speak of the Divine Word. But if contradicted by a certain person, do not argue with him, follow my steps in all matters and take my disposition as an example for you in dealing with all persons. Rely upon God, the Living, the Self Existent.” (‘Abdu’l-Baha, excerpt from a Tablet to Arthur Dodge, quoted by his son, William in a talk) (To listen to and read the entire talk please visit Baha’i Talks, Messages and Articles)

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