| Central Figures and History |
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The Báb |
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The Báb (meaning the Gate) was the Forerunner of Bahá’u’lláh,
much like John the Baptist was to Christ. He prepared the people for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh.
The Báb declared His Mission in 1844 in Iran. After six years of suffering and imprisonment,
He was put to death for His claim. Over 20,000 of His followers were also killed for their
beliefs.
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Bahá’u’lláh |
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Bahá’u’lláh (meaning the Glory of God) is the Prophet-Founder
of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’u’lláh is the Messenger of God for this age and the
Promised One of all religions. He suffered 40 years of imprisonment and was
exiled from Iran to ‘Akká, in the Holy Land, where He passed away in 1892.
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the eldest son of Bahá’u’lláh,
was appointed by Him as the Interpreter of His teachings and the
Centre of His Covenant. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá travelled to Europe, the
United States, and Canada (Montreal) in 1911-1912 to promote
the message of the Bahá’í Faith. |
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