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Definition:
The Baha'i is a religion which developed from the Babi movement in the 19th century.
The Babis were a Persian Shi'ite group which followed the teachings of the Bab, but
after he was executed Baha'ullah (1817-1892) took control of the group and most
followed him. Thus, although it started out as a narrow Shi'ite sect, it eventually
became a univeralist world religion, independent of Islam.
Baha'i stresses the validity of all religions and the unity of all of humanity - regardless of race, sex, religion or other traditional differences.
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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.
