Azerbaijan – Baha’i News: Three members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community explore the rich history of the Faith in the country and discuss how spiritual principles are shaping patterns of community life at the grassroots and enhancing thinking about social issues at the national level. Their conversation explores efforts of the early Bahá’í community in that country to promote the education of children, noting the establishment of the first school for girls in the country in the early 20th century.
Ramazan Asgarli, a member of the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly of Azerbaijan, says: “This had a great impact on furthering conversations about equality of men and women and about education—especially moral education.”
Javid Mammadov, member of the Auxiliary Board in Azerbaijan, explains that this long-standing commitment to education continues to animate efforts today. He adds: “In the community building process, we give youth space and materials to study and learn how to develop together—how to build community and develop through moral and spiritual education.”
He notes that this is the basis for creating the healthy and strong families of the future.
Gulnara Eyvazova, a member of the Board of Counsellors in Asia, explains that these educational efforts extend beyond individual development to strengthen family relationships throughout neighborhoods and villages. She shares an account of a young man who, after moving to Europe and encountering the Bahá’í teachings, was particularly moved by what he discovered about service to one’s parents. He returned to his village and established a martial arts center that, over time, became a space for youth to reflect on important questions concerning their future. Mrs. Eyvazova notes: “After several years, instead of going to the capital city for university, young people were saying, ‘We will enter university close by so that we can contribute to the development of our own area.'”
Impact on National Discussions
The participants describe how insights about building harmonious relationships at the local level have informed broader societal discussions. As Mr. Asgarli explains, discussions that began in neighborhoods and villages have evolved into conversations at national forums, including the country’s first conference on coexistence and a seminar on the harmony between science and religion. The podcast episode is part of the “In Conversation” series, a collective exploration by several individuals of the practical application of Bahá’í principles to the building of peaceful societies.
The Baháʼís of Azerbaijan: History and Impact
The Baháʼí community in Azerbaijan has a rich history spanning over a century, with the principles of the Baháʼí Faith beginning to spread in the country during the 19th century. Over the years, this community has grown and actively contributed to the social and cultural fabric of Azerbaijan, overcoming various challenges. The Baháʼí Faith in Azerbaijan has been characterized by its focus on education, especially the education of girls, with Baháʼís establishing the first school for girls in the country in the early 20th century. It has also focused on building harmonious communities by promoting ethics and spiritual values, and encouraged peaceful coexistence and unity among various religions and ethnic groups. Azerbaijan, with its rich history of diversity, is a fertile environment for the flourishing of these principles, and its Baháʼí community has contributed to enriching the national dialogue on important issues such as gender equality, the importance of moral education, and the harmony between science and religion….More
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