Bahaullah

/bɑːˌhɑːˈʊlə/ noun

Definition

The founder and prophet of the Baha'i Faith, whose given name was Mirza Husein Ali Nuri; the central figure in Bahaism.

Etymology

Arabic: Baha' (splendor, glory) + Allah (God), literally meaning 'Splendor of God.' Taken as a title by Mirza Husein Ali in the 1860s to reflect his spiritual station.

Kelly Says

Baha'u'llah is one of history's most influential religious figures despite being far less known than Jesus or Muhammad—the Baha'i teaching that all religions come from one God made him controversial to both Muslims and Western believers.

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