The Báb (born ʻAlí-Muḥammad; [1] / ˈæli moʊˈhæməd /; Persian: علی‌محمد; 20 October 1819 – 9 July 1850) was an Iranian religious leader who founded Bábism, [2] and is also one of the central …

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Born in Shiraz, a city in southern Iran, on 20 October 1819, the Báb was the symbolic gate between past ages of prophecy and a new age of fulfilment for humanity.

the Bāb (born October 20, 1819, or October 9, 1820, Shīrāz, Iran—died July 9, 1850, Tabrīz) was a merchant’s son whose claim to be the Bāb (Gateway) to the hidden imām (the perfect …

After his death he became a major figure in the Baha'i faith, which sees him as the forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh. The son of a merchant from Shiraz, Iran, the Báb announced himself at age 25 …

Mar 8, 2025 · The Báb, born as ʿAlí Muḥammad in 1819 in Shiraz, Iran, was the founder of the Bábí Faith and a central figure in the Baháʼí Faith. His mission was to prepare humanity for the …

Siyyid ‘Ali-Muhammad of Shiraz (later named the Báb, or “gate”) claimed to be a Messenger of God and his follower, Mirza Husayn-’Ali (named Baha’u’llah, or “The Glory of God”) claimed to …

On May 22, 1844, ‘Alí-Muhammad announced that He was a Messenger of God. He became known as “the Báb,” meaning “the Gate” in Arabic. He gained many followers, called Bábís. …

— The writings of the Bab have implications for the "plastic" arts; significance for native traditions... Báb, The Anonymous, trans. Persian Bayan ("Exposition"): From A.L.M. Nicolas' …

Bábism, a term originating from Orientalists rather than the followers of the religion, comes from the Arabic noun bāb "gate" (Arabic: باب).