Bahá’í community life aims to foster the spiritual development of the individual and the cultivation of selfless service to humanity. Through well-ordered efforts and in collaboration with many others who are dedicated to bettering the world, Bahá’ís strive for the transformation of the inner and outer realities of human life, and for the cultivation of spiritual and social conditions that will give rise to a new kind of society founded on unity.
The Bahá’ís of Ethiopia, like the world wide Bahá'í community, are working towards the creation of vibrant communities that are spiritually alive, inclusive, and actively engaged in promoting unity and well-being of its members and the broader society.
Prayer is the daily nourishment of the human soul and an integral part of Bahá'í life, whether at the level of the individual, the community, or the institutions. One of the main principles of the Bahá'í Faith is to associate with members of all religions. Baha’u’llah wrote: “consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship”.
The Bahá'í community’s educational endeavors are aimed at nurturing both the spiritual and intellectual capacities of individuals, at various stages of life, empowering them to contribute positively to their communities and society. Key aspects include: Spiritual Education of Children, Junior Empowerment Program and Study Circles.
“See ye no strangers rather see all men as friends, for love and unity come hard when ye fix your gaze on otherness. For each of the creatures is a sign of God, and it was by the grace of the Lord and His power that each did step into the world; therefore they are not strangers, but in the family; not aliens, but friends, and to be treated as such.”