The Baha'i Faith is made up of two main messengers: the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. After Bahá’u’lláh's death the line of sucession went to his son Abdu’l-Bahá and then to his grandson Shoghi Effendi.
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Abdu’l Baha (left) & Shoghi Effendi (right)
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The Báb
The Báb a young merchant born in 1819, announced he was a messenger who was destined to spread the message of God. His message inspired many individuals to learn about the Baha'i faith. His name became the Báb which means "the Gate" in Arabic. His spiritual and moral reformation founded a distinct religion. He wanted to improve the position of women and poor people. The mentioned that he would only last for six years and a manifestation of God would succeed after him. Bahá’u’lláh Bahá’u’lláh was another messenger who was promised by the Báb to adherents of the Baha'i faith. He was born a noble man and had connections to the court of Shah. He delivered God's revelation of humanity's spiritual life and wrote his own books and verses. His name means "glory of God". Unfortunately, he was banished from Persia and was imprisoned for forty years for trying to spread God's message. Abdu’l Baha & Shoghi Effendi After Bahá’u’lláh's death his son Abdu’l Baha inherited guidance followed by Bahá’u’lláh's grandson Shoghi Effendi. Abdu’l-Baha was an ambassador of peace and an example for the new faith. Shoghi Effendi spent thirty six years nurturing the Baha'i community. |