Baha'i History
Context of the Bábi and Bahá'à Faiths
To assert that a religion is independent of other faiths is not to argue that it began in a religious vacuum.
The Mission of the Báb
The Revelation of the Báb in the context of its impact on the Western writers of the period.
Early life of the Bab
Purity of heart and moral courage were matched by a pragmatic idealism.
The Bab's Teachings
This brief historical framework will be of assistance in understanding the thrust of the Báb’s teachings.
The Bab's Writings
The Báb’s writings contain the seeds of new spiritual perspectives.
Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh's writings offer answers to the timeless theological and philosophical questions.
House of `Abbud
The house of `Udi Khammar and the house of `Abbud now form a place visited on pilgrimage.
Manifestation of God
The station of these Manifestations is unique in creation. Their essential nature is human and divine.
Mansion of BahjÃ
Bahá’u’lláh would watch from the balcony to see His dearly loved son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, arriving from ‘Akká.
The Exemplar
The question of religious succession after a Messenger passes away has been crucial to all faiths.
The Master
It became clear that from the start Baha'u'llah had carefully prepared `Abdu'l-Baha to succeed Him.
