Faith founded in Persia

The answer to the crossword question “Faith founded in Persia is BAHAI” is referring to the Bahá’í Faith, which is a monotheistic religion that originated in Persia (now Iran) in the 19th century. The faith was founded by Bahá’u’lláh, who is considered by Bahá’ís to be the latest in a line of messengers from God that includes Abraham, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad. The Bahá’í Faith is based on the principles of the oneness of God, the oneness of religion, and the oneness of humanity. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual and social development, the elimination of prejudice and inequality, and the promotion of world unity and peace. Followers of the Bahá’í Faith are known as Bahá’ís and can be found in over 200 countries around the world.