Baha’u’llah was the founder of the Baha’i Faith, a religion that emerged in the 19th century in Persia (modern-day Iran). He was born in 1817 as Mirza Husayn Ali and later took on the title Baha’u’llah, which means “Glory of God” in Arabic.
Baha’u’llah’s teachings emphasized the oneness of humanity, the unity of religions, the elimination of prejudice, the equality of men and women, the importance of education, and the need for a global system of governance. He faced persecution and imprisonment for his beliefs and teachings. He claimed to be the latest in a line of prophets that includes Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and others.
His writings, which include the Kitab-i-Aqdas (the Most Holy Book) and the Kitab-i-Iqan (the Book of Certitude), form the basis of the Baha’i Faith’s sacred scriptures. The Baha’i Faith advocates for universal peace, harmony among religions, and the establishment of a unified global society.
Baha’u’llah passed away in 1892, but his teachings continue to inspire millions of followers worldwide in their efforts to contribute to the betterment of humanity.
Baha’u’llah Quotes
1. “Ye are the fruits of one tree and the leaves of one branch.”
— Baha’u’llah
2. “The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers.”
— Baha’u’llah
3. “The Cause of God is not a theatrical display that is presented every hour, of which some new diversion may be asked for every day. If it were thus, the Cause of God would become mere child’s play.”
— Baha’u’llah
4. “They that are intoxicated by self-conceit have interposed themselves between it and the Divine and infallible Physician. Witness how they have entangled all men, themselves included, in the mesh of their devices. They can neither discover the cause of the disease nor have they any knowledge of the remedy.”
— Baha’u’llah
5. “We desire the good of the world and the happiness of the nations that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened… what harm is there in this?… these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the ‘Most Great Peace’ shall come.”
— Baha’u’llah
6. “In this day the breeze of God is wafted, and His Spirit hath pervaded all things. Such is the outpouring of His grace that the pen is stilled and the tongue is speechless.”
— Baha’u’llah
7. “He Who is your Lord, the All-Merciful cherisheth in His heart the desire of beholding the entire human race as one soul and one body.”
— Baha’u’llah
8. “O king! I was but a man like others, asleep upon my couch, when lo, the breezes of the All-Glorious were wafted over me, and taught me the knowledge of all that hath been. This thing is not from me, but from One Who is Almighty and All-Knowing.”
— Baha’u’llah
9. “Verily He answereth him who prayeth unto Him, and is near unto him who calleth on Him.”
— Baha’u’llah
10. “Through affliction hath His light shone and His praise been bright unceasingly: this hath been His method through past ages and bygone times.”
— Baha’u’llah
