- Báb - Wikipedia
The Báb (born ʻAlí-Muḥammad; [1] ˈæli moʊˈhæməd ; Persian: علیمحمد; 20 October 1819 – 9 July 1850) was an Iranian religious leader who founded Bábism, [2] and is also one of the central figures of the Baháʼí Faith
- The Báb — Herald of the Bahá’í Faith
He took the name “The Báb”, meaning “the Gate” in Arabic With His call for spiritual and moral reformation, and His attention to improving the position of women and the lot of the poor, the Báb’s prescription for spiritual renewal was revolutionary
- The Bāb | Iranian Religious Leader Founder of Bábism | Britannica
the Bāb (born October 20, 1819, or October 9, 1820, Shīrāz, Iran—died July 9, 1850, Tabrīz) was a merchant’s son whose claim to be the Bāb (Gateway) to the hidden imām (the perfect embodiment of Islamic faith) gave rise to the Bābī religion and made him one of the three central figures of the Bahāʾī Faith
- The Báb - Bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the Bahá’í Faith
After His declaration He took the title of Báb (Arabic: باب) meaning "Gate " He composed hundreds of letters and books (often termed tablets) in which He stated His mission and defined his teachings, which constituted a new sharí'ah or religious law
- The Bab - Bahai Blog
The Bab is the Herald of the Baha’i Faith He was the bearer of a message destined to transform humanity’s spiritual life His mission was to prepare the way for the coming of a second Messenger from God, greater than Himself, who would usher in an age of peace and justice Read all about the Life and Station of the Bab on bahai org!
- The Báb - World History Edu
The Báb, born as ʿAlí Muḥammad in 1819 in Shiraz, Iran, was the founder of the Bábí Faith and a central figure in the Baháʼí Faith His mission was to prepare humanity for the coming of “He Whom God Shall Make Manifest ”
- Bab, The - New World Encyclopedia
After his death he became a major figure in the Baha'i faith, which sees him as the forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh The son of a merchant from Shiraz, Iran, the Báb announced himself at age 25 after meeting Mullá Husayn, who was searching for the Mahdi or Qá'im the messianic deliverer of Shi'a Islam
- The Báb and Baha’u’llah | The Pluralism Project
Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad of Shiraz (later named the Báb, or “gate”) claimed to be a Messenger of God and his follower, Mirza Husayn-’Ali (named Baha’u’llah, or “The Glory of God”) claimed to receive divine revelations from God
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