What does it mean to be a Bahá’í?

   

Some Laws

Bahá’u’lláh tells us that His laws are “the lamps of My loving providence among My servants, and the keys of My mercy for My creatures.” In another passage He says, “Observe My commandments, for the love of My beauty.” To follow all the laws perfectly upon becoming a Bahá’í is not what is expected of us, but rather that we strive to progress toward this standard.

Some examples of laws and principles of the Faith include daily prayer, observing a period of fasting, refraining from backbiting and the abuse of alcohol and drugs, engaging in a craft, trade or profession, and avoiding involvement in partisan politics.