A Persian-American Baha’i discusses this issue in a highly informative post. Excerpt: Since I could remember I often hear the term Zionism and the name of my Faith, the Baha’i Faith, used in the same sentence by people who are responsible for abuse against the Baha’is. I have been thinking and trying to figure out [...]

An excellent overview from Marco, a Portuguese Baha’i, whose one year old post still applies firmly today. Many Muslims continue to ask the questions, “Who are the Baha’is?” and “Are their beliefs Satanic?” which is also the title of an Aljazeera Magazine article: Article excerpt: “Supporting the Bahais in their quest for recognition, just like [...]

Annual documents highlighting the situation of Iranian Baha’is – * 2004-2005 (PDF) * 2003-2004 (PDF) * 2002-2003 (PDF) * 2001-2002 (PDF) * 2000-2001 (PDF) * 1999-2000 (PDF) * 1998-1999 (PDF) * 1997-1998 (PDF) * 1996-1997 (HTML) * 1995-1996 (HTML) * 1994-1995 (HTML) * 1993-1994 (HTML) It is rather unfortunate, as noted in several of our [...]

Our intiative has made its first media appearance on BBC Persian (Farsi) Translation: Formation of a Muslim Group in Defense of the Rights of Baha’is Na’im Sobhani BBC-Persian, Washington For the first time on the internet, a group of Muslim youth has established a site called “the Muslim Network for Baha’i Rights.” This site closely [...]

The Baha’i Faith in Egypt blog notes: In the 17 July 2007 issue of Egypt’s Nahdet Misr newspaper, an article was published describing Egypt’s new project for a law that will prohibit discrimination between its citizens. The article explains that Egypt’s National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) was charged by the government with the responsibility [...]

The Middle East Times features a report that highlights Iran’s crackdown on labor activists. Iran’s Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi, through her human rights center, expresses deep concerns about the increasing civil rights violations within Iran. Later in the report Baha’i rights abuses are also mentioned: Meanwhile, the statement reported that 94 students who [...]

Video documenting Egyptian Baha’is, the faith itself, and the hateful accusations Egyptian Baha’is face in their societies:

For those interested in Afghan Baha’is, please read this interesting and informative history of the Baha’i faith in Afghanistan. It’s available in English, Farsi, and Pashto. Readers may also be interested in the following podcast, featuring Ash Hartwell describing his experiences as a Baha’i in Egypt and Afghanistan.

In a recent article that condemns stoning of Iranian youth, the unfortunate case of Baha’is is also noted: The Defenders of Human Rights Center also said the situation for women in Iran is “worrying,” and that members of the Bahai religious sect are being persecuted for their beliefs. We hope that the Iranian government soon [...]

According to Today’s Zaman: Today is the Feast of Kalimat in the Bahai faith. Bahais name their 19 months with names of God and words with spiritual meanings. The Month of Kalimat starts today in the evening and ends on the evening of July 31. The purpose of the feast is so Bahais can gather [...]