Your Bahá'í Distribution Service

Our Past

100 years ago four individual Bahá’ís formed the Behais Supply and Publishing Board of Chicago.  The next small steps occurred in 1902, as a result of individual initiative, bolstered by tireless service and financed with a personal loan of $300, the Bahá'í Publishing Society and distribution service were born.  Arthur and Mary Agnew, together with Thornton Chase, the first American Bahá’í, and with the help of Ali-Kuli Khan who did much of the translations, had by 1906, produced thirteen books.

Since those small beginnings, the Bahá'í Distribution Service (BDS) has become the world's most comprehensive source for Bahá'í books and music. Today our customers can choose from over 2,000 titles and some 250 musical CD’s and cassettes. Whether you are looking for a favorite Bahá’í book, the latest teaching material or the newest bestseller in the Bahá'í world, we're your one-stop source.

Our Product

We search the Bahá'í world seeking the most wonderful books and musical selections, working hard to ensure that BDS has the best products. We are known for our standard of excellence and consistency of service.  We build relationships with the finest authors, and musicians worldwide, bringing you the most comprehensive, inspiring and educational products at the best prices possible.

Our People

We at BDS are keenly aware that we are about much more than delivering books and music.
After all, this business and we as individuals have been created to serve people—those who order Bahá'í books, with whom we do business, and others whom we serve in the community. Whether it's insuring that an ever-increasing amount of sacred text is available to the friends everywhere or in getting your gift to a loved one, our regard for you as members of one global family is more than our way of doing business—it is our personal code of conduct. 

We know that what is best for our customer is best for all of us. Everyone here understands that concept. Our sales and service people are trained to know our products, and to be friendly and helpful. They are urged to take all the time necessary to take care of you. We even pay for your call, for whatever reason you call.

We believe in nurturing our relationships with you and our other customers who've made us what we are, as well as our vendors and the valued employees who make up the Bahá'í Distribution family. They're bright, spirited, informed and committed; we strive to keep them happy, and we empower them to keep you happy.

Thank you for visiting us at www.BahaiBookstore.com.

With Warmest Regards,

The Staff of Bahá'í Distribution Service

To contact us:
Bahá'í Distribution Service
415 Linden Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091-2844 USA
Phone: (847) 425-7950 or (800) 999-9019
Fax: (847) 425-7951
Email: bds@usbnc.org
www.bahaibookstore.com