Life of the Báb: A Collection of Stories

Siyyid ‘Alí-Muhammad was born in Shíráz, Persia (now Iran) in 1819. On May 22, 1844, He announced that He was a Messenger of God. He became known as “the Báb,” meaning “the Gate” in Arabic. He gained thousands of followers, called Bábís. He taught that another Messenger of God would soon appear—Bahá’u’lláh.

The Báb Life of the Báb: Childhood and Youth Life of the Báb: His Declaration Life of the Báb: Announcing a New Era Life of the Báb: House Arrest Life of the Báb: Stay in Isfahán Life of the Báb: Transforming Máh-Kú Life of the Báb: The Promised One Life of the Báb: Tragedy at Fort Tabarsí Life of the Báb: His Martyrdom Life of the Báb: Shrine of the Báb Shining Lamp: Khadíjih Bagum Herald of Peace: The Báb’s Life and Mission Shining Lamp: Mullá Husayn