A Twelve Tribes Rastafari Mission Rooted in the Nazirite Vow and Ancient Spiritual Order
1. Jah is the Most High and Only Sovereign
We affirm that Jah is the Almighty Creator, the Iternal Source of life, order, and righteousness. All trod, vow, and livity must begin and end with reverence for the Most High.
2. The Nazirite Vow is Our Sacred Covenant
We walk in the tradition of the Nazirite vow (Numbers 6), dedicating ourselves wholly to Jah. This includes growing the locks, abstaining from strong drink and dead flesh, and keeping our bodies and spirits separate from Babylon’s corruption.
3. The Twelve Tribes of Israel is Our House of Order
We recognize the spiritual framework of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, each soul aligned by birth month and character. This structure helps guide our study, discipline, and collective identity as set-apart people.
4. The Holy Scriptures Guide Our Overstanding
We uphold the Bible, especially the laws, psalms, and prophetic writings, as the blueprint for righteous living. We also gain overstanding from sacred texts like the Kebra Nagast and Ethiopian traditions that affirm African divinity and priesthood.
5. Livity Must Be Ital and Clean
Ital is not a diet—it is a way of life. We reject unclean foods, chemicals, and harmful substances. We eat from the Earth, seek natural healing, and live in harmony with the Irit of Jah within us and all creation.
6. Locks Are a Sacred Symbol of the Vow
The dreadlocks are not style—they are sacrament. A visible and spiritual sign of our covenant with Jah, our locks shall not be cut, shamed, or hidden. They are the crown of our spiritual royalty and vow.
7. Haile Selassie I is the Defender of the Faith
We honor H.I.M. Haile Selassie I as the living fulfillment of African kingship, defender of the Ethiopian Orthodox heritage, and a witness to the power of righteousness in high places.
8. Separation from Babylon is Essential
To keep the vow, one must avoid the corruption of Babylon: unjust systems, spiritual confusion, and cultural pollution. We live upright, not just for ourselves, but as light to others caught in bondage.
9. Zion is the Destination and the Vibration
Zion is both a place and a state of being. Spiritually, it is the place of I-ration, purity, and harmony. Physically, we look to Africa—especially Ethiopia—as our ancestral and prophetic home.
10. The Vow Must Be Lived in Word and Action
We reason, we fast, we chant, we heal. The Nazirite vow is not passive—it is active devotion. Through daily discipline, community service, and upliftment, we uphold the sanctity of the vow in all areas of life.