Historical Events tagged with "báb"

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Religion & Philosophy

Execution of Persian Prophet Báb in Tabriz

July 9th, 1850 174 years ago

The Persian religious leader Báb, founder of the Bábí faith, was executed by a firing squad in Tabriz, Persia. His teachings advocated for religious reform and unity, which alarmed government and religious authorities. The execution followed his arrest in 1848 and a series of trials, signaling a harsh response to the Bábí movement. Despite Báb's death, his teachings continued to inspire the development of the Bahá'í Faith, which emphasizes global unity.

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Religion & Philosophy

Báb Proclaims New Prophethood in Shiraz

May 23rd, 1844 180 years ago

Mirza Ali Muhammad, a merchant from Shiraz, publicly announced himself as the Báb (the Gate) and declared a new prophetic mission. This proclamation laid the foundation for the Bábí faith, a precursor to the Baháʼí Faith. With a small group of followers, he sought to reform Islam and establish a new religious community centered on principles of equality and justice, challenging the existing religious norms of the time.

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