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Definition:
In 1844 Mirza 'Ali Muhammad (1819-1950) declared that he was the Bab, or "gateway" to
the Hidden Imam. He claimed that he would start a new cycle of divine revelations,
repeating the efforts Muhammad. After he was executed in 1850, a new leader
(Baha'ullah) took the group in a new direction and founded the religion known as
Baha'i.
At the age of 31, the Bab was executed by a firing squad in the market square of Tabriz (Persia), in 1850 C.E. The event is regarded in Bahai as a martyrdom and observed at noon. All activity, including work, commerce and academics, are ended for this day.
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What is Islam?
What is Islam? What do Muslims believe? Where did Islam come from? What is jihad? Find the answers to these questions and more in our Islam FAQ.Who are the Baha'i?
Baha'i is one of several movements which is descended from Islam, but which most Muslims today no longer regard as authentically Islamic.
