2007-01-31 15:23:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bahá'í Faith is the youngest of the world's main religions. It was founded in Iran during the mid 19th century by Siyyid 'Ali-Muhammad (1819-1850 CE). He assumed the title Bab ("the Gate") and prophesized the future arrival of "One greater than Himself." One of the Bab's followers, Mirza Husayn-'Ali-i-Nuri (1817-1892), announced that he was the Manifestation predicted by the Bab. He assumed the title Baha'u'llah ("glory of God"). His teachings on world peace, democracy, civil rights, equal rights for women, the acceptance of scientific discoveries, etc. were decades ahead of his time.
Bahá'ís believe in a single God who has repeatedly sent prophets into the world through whom he has revealed the "Word of God." Prophets include Adam, Krishna, Buddha, Yeshua of Nazareth (Jesus), Mohammed, The Bab and Baha'u'llah.
The Bahá'í faith is still looked upon by many Muslims as a breakaway sect of Islam. Bahá'ís are heavily persecuted in some countries, particularly Iran.
2007-01-31 15:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by TheAnswerChicks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi im a Baha'i, its started in Iran by Baha'u'llah, Manifestation of God.
Its practiced in the whole world.
If you have more questions , click on this site.
http://www.bahai.org/faq
2007-02-03 20:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Sarethor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iran. It can be found about anywhere these days.
2007-01-31 15:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by djm749 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋