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progressive application of other laws that are dependent upon the existence of a predominantly
Bahá'í society. The laws, when not in direct conflict with the civil laws of the country of
residence, are binding on every Bahá'í, [52] and the observance of personal laws, such as prayer or
fasting, is the sole responsibility of the individual. [53]
Places of worship
Bahá'í House of Worship, Langenhain, Germany
Main article: Bahá'í House of Worship
Most Bahá'í meetings occur in individuals' homes, local Bahá'í centers, or rented facilities.
Worldwide, there are currently seven Bahá'í Houses of Worship, basically one per continent, with
an eighth under construction in Chile. [54] Bahá'í writings refer to an institution called a
"Mashriqu'l-Adhkár" (Dawning-place of the Mention of God), which is to form the center of a
complex of institutions including a hospital, university, and so on. [4] Only the first ever
Mashriqu'l-Adhkár in `Ishqábád, Turkmenistan, was built to such a degree.
Marriage
Main article: Bahá'í marriage
Bahá'í marriage is the union of a man and a woman. Its purpose is mainly to foster spiritual
harmony, fellowship and unity between the two partners and to provide a stable and loving
environment for the rearing of children. The Bahá'í teachings on marriage call it a fortress for
well-being and salvation and place marriage and the family as the foundation of the structure of
human society. Bahá'u'lláh highly praised marriage, declaring it an eternal command of God, also
discouraging divorce and homosexuality, and requiring chastity outside of marriage; Bahá'u'lláh
taught that a husband and wife should strive to improve the spiritual life of each other. [55]
Interracial marriage is also highly praised throughout Bahá'í scripture.
Bahá'ís intending to marry "should study each other's character and spend time getting to know
each other before they decide to marry, and when they do marry it should be with the intention of
establishing an eternal bond." [56] Although parents should not choose partners for their children,
once two individuals decide to marry, they must receive the consent of all living parents, even if
one partner is not a Bahá'í. The Bahá'í marriage ceremony is simple; the only compulsory part of
the wedding is the reading of the wedding vows prescribed by Bahá'u'lláh which both the groom
and the bride read, in the presence of two witnesses. [4] The vows are "We will all, verily, abide by
the Will of God." [57]