Entrance to the Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh.

Who is Bahá’u’lláh?

Bahá’u’lláh is recognized by millions throughout the world as the Messenger of God for this age. The Bahá’í Faith is founded on His teachings. Born in 1817 to a prominent family in Iran, He showed from childhood an unusual intellectual precocity, although unschooled in the kind of learning prevalent in 19th century Iran; He demonstrated, too, a particular devotion to relief of the condition of the poor. His given name was Mírza Husayn ‘Alí, but He identified Himself as Bahá’u’lláh, which means “Glory of God,” a title by which He was addressed by His Forerunner, the Báb. Because of His teachings, He was banished into an exile, eventually lasting forty years, that took Him to the Holy Land. It was there that He passed away in 1892.

Links

• The Life of Bahá’u’lláh

  A photographic narrative about the life of the founder of the Bahá’í Faith. More >

• Selections from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh

  Selections from the writings of Bahá'u'lláh in English. More >

• Baha'u'llah (1817-1892)

  Born in 1817, Baha'u'llah was a member of one of the great patrician families of Persia. Turning His back on the position at court which these advantages offered Him, Baha'u'llah became known for His generosity and kindliness which made Him deeply loved among His countrymen. More >

• Baha'u'llah: Manifestation of God

  "The face of him on whom I gazed I can never forget, though I cannot describe it. Those piercing eyes seemed to read one's very soul; power and authority sat on that ample brow.... No need to ask in whose presence I stood, as I bowed myself before one who is the object of a devotion and love which kings might envy and emperors sigh for in vain!" More >