The Báb

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The Báb


Born
in Shiraz, sublime state of Persia
October 20, 1819

Died
July 09, 1850

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Shakh Ahmad, Siyyid Kazzim


The Bab, title of Ali Mohammad of Shiraz in Persia founded Babism.

Out Shiism, a 19th-century religious movement, Babism after the Bab, arose, asserted a new revelation, claimed to supersede Islamic law, and demanded extensive social reforms.

Bahaullah, a follower of the Bab, founded the Baha'i in 1863.

The Bab of the religion and two other persons centrally figure of the Bahá'í, the faith.

On 23 May 1844, the Báb announced the imminent appearance of the messenger of God, whom all the peoples of the world await. The Báb, the bearer of an independent revelation from God, declared his purpose to prepare humankind for the coming of that messenger. “The Báb” means “the gate.”

His announcement preceded swift and savage persecution at the hands
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