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key	U326T52Z
title	Principled Engagement : The Bahá’í Community of Iran’s Approach to Social Change
author	Shahidi, Iqan
authority control	Iqan Shahidi
item type	Journal article
publication year	2025
date	2025
publication title	Religions
ISSN	2077-1444
abstract note	This article examines the activities of the Bahá’í community in Iran after the Islamic Revolution, challenging the misconception that the community has remained disengaged from societal involvement which arises from a misinterpretation of its principle of non-involvement in partisan politics. Contrary to this belief, the Bahá’í community has been actively engaged in social change through a framework rooted in its principles, which emphasize constructive resilience and non-adversarial strategies. Informed by the Bahá’í teachings, the global Bahá’í experience, and contemporary theories of social change, the community has focused on translating its spiritual principles into practical actions, particularly in community building, social action, and participation in the prevalent discourse of society. These efforts, characterized by a commitment to unity and collaboration, differ from conventional adversarial activism and demonstrate the community’s significant yet often overlooked contribution to Iranian society. Despite severe persecution, the Bahá’í community has maintained a principled engagement with social change, challenging the narrative of disengagement and highlighting its ongoing involvement in the life of the nation.
pages	1149
issue	9
volume	16
language	English
link attachments	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/9/1149
manual tags	IRAN; PERSECUTION; POLITICS; SOCIAL CHANGE; RESILIENCE; DISENGAGEMENT

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