...the purpose for which mortal men have, from utter nothingness, stepped into the realm of being, is that they may work for the betterment of the world and live together in concord and harmony.
What is Bahá’í Faith?
The Bahá’í Faith is a worldwide religion that was born in Persia (currently Iran) in the mid 19th-Century. In less than 200 years, it has become a universal Faith present in every country in the world with adherents from virtually every nation, ethnic, religious, and tribal background. The teachings of the Bahá’í Faith are founded on the principles of the oneness of God, oneness of humanity and oneness of religion. For more information on the Bahá’í Faith, visit Bahai.org.
The Bahá’í Faith in Uganda
On 2nd August 1951, a group of friends from the Cradle of the Bahá’í Faith, Persia and the United Kingdom came and introduced the Bahá’í Teachings in Uganda. By the end of 1952, the Faith which was first embraced by four friends had expanded to a community of over 200 people.
The first local administrative body, the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Kampala, was formed in 1952 followed by the formation of the first Regional Spiritual Assembly comprising of Uganda, Kenya, Ruanda-Urundi, Belgian Congo, Comoros Islands and Seychelles in 1956.
Education
Address yourselves to the promotion of the well-being and tranquility of the children of men. Bend your minds and wills to the education of the peoples...
Spiritual Life
If, however, an individual hath spiritual characteristics, and virtues that shine out, and his purpose in life be spiritual and his inclinations be directed toward God, and he also study other branches of knowledge -then we have light upon light: his outer being luminous, his private character radiant, his heart sound, his thought elevated, his understanding swift, his rank noble.
Bahá’i Community
Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship.
Bahá’i House of Worship
O people of the world! Build ye houses of worship throughout the lands in the name of Him Who is the Lord of all religions. Make them as perfect as is possible in the world of being, and adorn them with that which befitteth them, not with images and effigies. Then, with radiance and joy, celebrate therein the praise of your Lord, the Most Compassionate. Verily, by His remembrance the eye is cheered and the heart is filled with light.
The Bahá’í Faith in Uganda
The Bahá’í teachings first reached Uganda on 2nd August, 1951, brought by a handful of friends from Iran and the United Kingdom.
By 1952, four Ugandans had accepted the new Faith. They joined the original pioneers to form the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Kampala, the first governing body of the Faith in the country. By the end of the year, over 200 people had accepted the new Faith.
In 1956, the first Regional Assembly of Central and East Africa comprising of Uganda, Kenya, Ruanda-Urundi, Belgian Congo, Comoros Islands and Seychelles was formed.
By 1952, four Ugandans had accepted the new Faith