Who is Bahá’u’lláh?

Bahá’u’lláh (Glory of God in English; pronounced Ba-ha o lah or bəˈhɑːʊˌlɑː) is the latest Messenger from God and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. Bahá’u’lláh brought a new message from God for humanity, as foretold by many earlier Manifestations, or Messengers of God. Bahá’u’lláh and His predecessor, the Báb, have ushered in the latest chapter in God’s unfolding plan for humanity and the world.

Bahá’ís are followers of Bahá’u’lláh.

‍“These holy Manifestations have been as the coming of springtime in the world. … For each spring is the time of a new creation. …” —Bahá’í writings

‍Significant events in the life of Bahá’u’lláh

‍• Born to nobility in Tehran, Iran (Persia), in 1817

‍• Received His revelation while imprisoned in Tehran in 1852

‍• Declared His ministry publicly in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1863

‍• Addressed the Kings and Rulers of the World in 1868

‍• Endured 40 years of imprisonment and exile for His teachings until His passing in 1892

‍• Revealed over 100 volumes of sacred
writings

Shrine of Bahia'u'llah located outside city of Akka, Israel

Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh
A place of Bahá’í pilgrimage near ‘Akká, Israel

The greatness of this Day of God is reflected in this quote from Bahá’í scripture:

“Verily I say, this is the Day in which mankind can behold the Face, and hear the Voice, of the Promised One. The Call of God hath been raised, and the light of His countenance hath been lifted up upon men. It behoveth every man to blot out the trace of every idle word from the tablet of his heart, and to gaze, with an open and unbiased mind, on the signs of His Revelation, the proofs of His Mission, and tokens of His glory.” —Bahá’u’lláh

Click here for an extensive overview of the life and ministry of Bahá’u’lláh, and the early development of the Bahá’í Faith.

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