- 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 Life of the Báb - Bahai
Born in Shiraz, a city in southern Iran, on 20 October 1819, the Báb was the symbolic gate between past ages of prophecy and a new age of fulfilment for humanity
- 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
- 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 Bab - BahaiTeachings. org
The Bab (băb) n , (1819-1850) literally ‘the Gate,’ the title of Siyyid Ali-Muhammad, the prophet and founder of the Babi Faith and the forerunner and herald of Baha’u’llah
- 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!
- Bábism - Wikipedia
Bábism, a term originating from Orientalists rather than the followers of the religion, comes from the Arabic noun bāb "gate" (Arabic: باب)
- The Bábí Movement - Bahai
From 1845 to 1847, a wave of passionate inquiry swept the country and countless congregations listened with wonder to the testimonies of the Báb’s followers The principles, standards and laws they promoted challenged the whole structure of society
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