Baha'u'llah

The second most widespread religion after Christianity, the Baha'i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion. In this authoritative guide, Moojan Momen offers a concise yet comprehensive biography of its founder and prophet, Baha'u'llah. From his early life in Iran as son of a senior civil servant to his death in exile near Akka, in what is now Israel, this is a carefully constructed account of the eventful life of this influential nineteenth-century religious figure. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, some of which have never been used before, Momen offers a comprehensive survey of Baha'u'llah's life, works, and teachings, and examines: oHis emergence as a leading figure in the much persecuted Babi movement. oHis successive forced exiles and the vitriolic opposition he faced throughout his life. oHis pioneering teachings on the equality of men and women, the protection of human rights, and the necessity and means for uniting our planet. oHis many profound books and letters. Complete with a helpful guide to sources and references, this is a perfect book for anyone interested in knowing more about the founder of the youngest world religion. Dr Moojan Momen is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and a member of both the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies and the Association for Baha'i Studies. He is author of An Introduction to Shi'i Islam (Yale), The Phenomenon of Religion (Oneworld), and The Baha'i Faith: A Short Introduction (Oneworld).