Bahá’í Canada

Letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice regarding the application of Bahá’í burial law in light of the health crisis

bahaicanada | 2020/04/29

“Although Bahá’í law concerning the burial of the dead is clear, yet in case of serious and contagious diseases, whatever advice the health authorities provide must be followed.”

Election of the National Spiritual Assembly

bahaicanada | 2020/04/29

“It is with joy and gratitude to Bahá’u’lláh for His unfailing assistance that we share the results of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada this year, under circumstances that may well never be repeated.”

Uplifting the community during a time of crisis

bahaicanada | 2020/04/21

“As individuals and communities continue to adapt to new conditions required to address the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), participants in Bahá’í community building activities are taking creative initiatives to uplift those around them.”

Ridván 2020 message

bahaicanada | 2020/04/21

“The first reality is the growing consciousness around the world of the looming and appalling dangers carried by the coronavirus pandemic…The second reality, one that is daily more apparent, is the resilience and undiminished vitality of the Bahá’í world in the face of a challenge which has no likeness in living memory.”

Resilience in times of crisis

bahaicanada | 2020/03/31

Three friends share how their neighbourhood teams have adapted their activities in response to physical distancing guidelines during the current global health crisis.

Message from the National Spiritual Assembly – 23 March 2020

bahaicanada | 2020/03/25

“Many friends have been inquiring about how to make contributions to the funds of the Faith, as well as payments to the Right of God, since the Feast, as one way to contribute, is not being celebrated face to face in many communities.”

Message from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World – Naw-Rúz 177

bahaicanada | 2020/03/19

“Seldom has it been more evident that society’s collective strength is dependent on the unity it can manifest in action…and we know that you are giving your support to the essential efforts being made in this regard to protect the health and welfare of all.”