Baha'i History

The Bab

Context of the Bábi and Bahá'í Faiths

To assert that a religion is independent of other faiths is not to argue that it began in a religious vacuum.

The Bab

The Báb and the Bábi Movement

Why Baha'is say their faith was founded in 1844.

The Bab

The Mission of the Báb

The Revelation of the Báb in the context of its impact on the Western writers of the period.

The Bab

Early life of the Bab

Purity of heart and moral courage were matched by a pragmatic idealism.

The Bab

The Bab's Teachings

This brief historical framework will be of assistance in understanding the thrust of the Báb’s teachings.

The Bab

The Bab's Writings

The Báb’s writings contain the seeds of new spiritual perspectives.

Baha'u'llah

Bahá'u'lláh

Bahá'u'lláh's writings offer answers to the timeless theological and philosophical questions.

Baha'u'llah

Edward Browne

Professor Edward Granville Browne meets Bahá’u’lláh.

Baha'u'llah

Prison Barracks

During Baha'u'llah's imprisonment in the Barracks of Akka.

Baha'u'llah

House of `Abbud

The house of `Udi Khammar and the house of `Abbud now form a place visited on pilgrimage.

Baha'u'llah

Manifestation of God

The station of these Manifestations is unique in creation. Their essential nature is human and divine.

Baha'u'llah

Mansion of Mazra‘ih

Baha'u'llah loved the beauty and verdure of the country.

Baha'u'llah

Mansion of Bahjí

Bahá’u’lláh would watch from the balcony to see His dearly loved son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, arriving from ‘Akká.

'Abdu'l-Baha

The Exemplar

The question of religious succession after a Messenger passes away has been crucial to all faiths.

'Abdu'l-Baha

The Master

It became clear that from the start Baha'u'llah had carefully prepared `Abdu'l-Baha to succeed Him.

'Abdu'l-Baha

Edward Browne

Professor Edward Granville Browne meets `Abdu'l-Baha.

Shoghi Effendi

The Guardian

The Era of the Guardian : The Work of Shoghi Effendi.

All Articles

Uplifting Words

Jul 13, 2023
3 min

Anis | Muhammad-Aliy-i-Zunuzi

Muhammad-Aliy-i-Zunuzi, also known as Anis, was a prominent figure in the Babi Faith, known for his unwavering devotion and courage.

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Uplifting Words

Jun 28, 2023
3 min

Stories of the Bab

Children tell the stories of the Bab.

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