Free Baha'is of Malaysia

Let's take a closer look at some pressing questions regarding the Haifan Baha'i movement, specifically directed at its leadership—the Universal House of Justice (UHJ). While commentators may share their thoughts, the responsibility for addressing these concerns lies squarely with the UHJ. These are questions that many have been asking, and it’s time for the leaders to provide direct answers.       QUESTIONS: Does the Haifan-Baha'i Leadership (the UHJ), which customarily fails to make itself open to public questioning, understand that this lack of transparency makes its organization suspect in the eyes of many Muslims and non-Muslims alike? ( Note : By "failure to make itself available to public questions," I mean in formats like town-hall meetings or open forums without strict censorship, not canned interviews on platforms like VOA or BBC. Even the Pope, rabbis, and Muslim clerics frequently hold public, open-question-and-answer discussions, often on video and in

The news of the fire which broke out at the under construction shrine of Abdu'l Baha in the early part of April was indeed very sad news. The blazing flames and the tower of bellowing smoke made the whole scene appear as an eternal inferno. Such visuals of the shrine of the Master brought both tears into my eyes as well as a rage in my heart. How could such a catastrophe happen? The shock had not cleared out when came down the heavy hand of the administration over the dissemination of the sad news. The “Almighty Administration” without mincing words through their minion assemblies asked the faithful to stop spreading the news and also asked, in a stern tone if I may, to delete any and all media regarding this utterly sad incident. After this sorry attempt at censorship came the, as expected, sombre sounding message :-   " A major fire broke out earlier today at the construction site of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. The fire has now been extinguished and no one has been injured.

When someone joins a religion, it will always be riddled with uncertainty for him or her rather than filled with faith. Even if one was born into the faith or grew up among the most devoted of friends and relatives, this is true. A religion journey is usually distinguished by great joy, astonishment, and exquisite camaraderie, as well as a great deal of doubt, difficulty, and grief. Okay, so it's acknowledged that doubts are a natural component of religious beliefs, and when people have concerns, they strive to work through them, investigate them, and emerge stronger and more confident in their views. Perhaps there are good answers to your doubts, and as a result, your faith will be stronger and more solid. On the other hand, if you don't get any positive replies, you'll be forced to choose between sticking with a religion you know isn't logical and abandoning it in favour of ideas that are. Now, imagine there are contradictions and incompatibilities in wh

The Free Baha'i Faith is a movement that seeks to preserve the pure, unaltered teachings of Baha'u'llah, free from the administrative institutions and interpretations that have shaped the mainstream Baha'i community, often referred to as the Haifan Baha'is. The Free Baha'is believe in a spiritual journey centered on the authentic writings of Baha'u'llah, without the influence of hierarchical structures or financial obligations that have come to characterize the official Baha'i institutions. In recent years, Malaysia has witnessed a quiet but significant shift as more individuals begin to explore the Free Baha'i Faith. This movement has found fertile ground in various regions of Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and even smaller towns where Baha'is have become increasingly disillusioned with the administrative practices of the Haifan Baha'i community. As a result, a growing number of Baha'is in Malaysia are seeking