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Bahá’u’lláh was born on 12 November 1817 in Tehran– the capital of Persian, and present-day Iran. He was born

Mírzá Husayn-’Alí Núrí and later took the nameBahá’u’lláh – meaning the Glory of God.

Bahá’u’lláh’s ancestry can be traced back to Abraham through his wifeKeturah, to Zoraster, and also to Jesse – Eshai or Yishai, the father of David

who became the king of the Israelites.

Bahá’u’lláh’s mother was Khadíjih Khánum and his father was MírzáBuzurg. Bahá’u’lláh’s father, Mírzá Buzurg, served as vizier

(high-ranking political advisor or minister) to the Islamic government.

Bahá’u’lláh’s mother was Khadíjih Khánum and his father was MírzáBuzurg. Bahá’u’lláh’s father, Mírzá Buzurg, served as vizier

(high-ranking political advisor or minister) to the Islamic government.

Mírzá Buzurg was later appointed governor of Burujird and Lorestan,a position that he was stripped of during a government purge when

Muhammad Shah came to power. After the death of His father,Bahá’u’lláh was asked to take a government post by the

new vizier, Haji Mirza Aqasi, but declined.

Mírzá Buzurg was later appointed governor of Burujird and Lorestan,a position that he was stripped of during a government purge when

Muhammad Shah came to power. After the death of His father,Bahá’u’lláh was asked to take a government post by the

new vizier, Haji Mirza Aqasi, but declined.

Bahá’u’lláh was married three times. He married his first wife Ásíyih Khánum,the daughter of a nobleman, in Tehran in 1835. She was given the title

of The Most Exalted Leaf and Navváb.

Bahá’u’lláh was married three times. He married his first wife Ásíyih Khánum,the daughter of a nobleman, in Tehran in 1835. She was given the title

of The Most Exalted Leaf and Navváb.

Bahá’u’lláh declared Ásíyih Khánum His “perpetual consort in all the worldsof God”, and her son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, as His vicar.

Bahá’u’lláh declared Ásíyih Khánum His “perpetual consort in all the worldsof God”, and her son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, as His vicar.

Bahá’ís regard Ásíyih Khánum

and her children Mírzá Mihdí,

Bahíyyih Khánum and

‘Abdu’l-Bahá to be the

Bahá’í holy family.

From His birth, Bahá’u’lláh never cried, always remaining in a most remarkable state of peacefulness. His mother was completely astonished,

and before long it became obvious to everyone around, that her Child was entirely different from other children.

From His birth, Bahá’u’lláh never cried, always remaining in a most remarkable state of peacefulness. His mother was completely astonished,

and before long it became obvious to everyone around, that her Child was entirely different from other children.

Bahá’u’lláh as a child displayed a purity of character quite

extraordinary, and a wonderful, innate wisdom and knowledge. He greatly loved outdoor life,

spending most of His time in the garden or fields.

Bahá’u’lláh as a child displayed a purity of character quite

extraordinary, and a wonderful, innate wisdom and knowledge. He greatly loved outdoor life,

spending most of His time in the garden or fields.

Extremely kind and

generous, He had an

incredible power of attraction, which was felt by all.

People always

crowded around Him, children were

devoted to Him, and the ministers and people of the Court would gather about

Him.

As He grew up, Bahá’u’lláh desired no schooling. He received a little customary education at home, in riding, using a sword or gun, good manners, calligraphy, poetries, and the

ability to read out the words of the Qur’an.

Despite a lack education, Bahá’u’lláh shone forth in wisdom and ability, and all who knew Bahá’u’lláh were astonished. It was usual for them to say that such a child will not live

beyond maturity.

During His childhood, Bahá’u’lláh witnessed three confrontations between His father and a very unjust tax collector, who was cruelly demanding payment. Incensed,

Bahá’u’lláh, though merely seven, mounted His horse and rode for two days to Tehran, where He sought the dismissal of the arrogant tax collector. He succeeded in obtaining the necessary papers ordering his dismissal, and returned successfully to His parents.

By the time he was thirteen, Bahá’u’lláh was renowned for His ability to discuss any matter, and resolve any problem presented before Him.

He was always courteous and patient, and only the disrespectful reference to a Messenger or Chosen One of God was able to arouse His displeasure; even then, He

would address the offender with kindliness and calm.

He appeared before large gatherings in

discussions with the leading clergy,

resolving intricate religious questions,

whilst everyone paid deep attention and interest, and His

explanations became the authoritative word

on every matter.

Despite these abilities, the kulah on His head and the locks flowing

over His shoulders meant no one ever

suspected a person of such a class would

become the fountain of a new Truth and

revitalizing Spirit.

“This is the King of Days the Day that hath seen the coming of the Best-beloved, Him Who through all eternity hath been acclaimed the Desire of the World… The world of being shineth in this Day with the resplendency of this Divine Revelation. All created things extol its saving grace and sing its praises. The universe is wrapt in an ecstasy of joy and gladness. The Scriptures of past Dispensations celebrate the great jubilee that must needs greet this most great Day of God. Well is it with him that hath lived to see

this Day and hath recognized its station….

Were mankind to give heed in a befitting manner to no more than one word of such a praise it would be so filled with delight as to be overpowered and lost in wonder.

Entranced, it would then shine forth resplendent above the horizon of true understanding.” (World Order of Bahá’u’lláh)

To Him Isaiah, the greatest of the Jewish prophets, had alluded as the “Glory of the Lord,” the “Everlasting Father,” the “Prince of Peace,” the “Wonderful,” the

“Counsellor,” the “Rod come forth out of the stem of Jesse” and the “Branch grown out of His roots,” Who “shall be established upon the throne of David,” Who “will come with strong hand,” Who “shall judge among the nations,” Who “shall smite

the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips slay the wicked,” and Who “shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of

Judah from the four corners of the earth.” Of Him David had sung in his Psalms, acclaiming Him as the “Lord of Hosts” and the “King of Glory.”

To Him Haggai had referred as the “Desire of all nations,” and Zachariah as the “Branch” Who “shall grow up out of His place,” and “shall build the Temple of the

Lord.” Ezekiel had extolled Him as the “Lord” Who “shall be king over all the earth,” while to His day Joel and Zephaniah had both referred as the “day of Jehovah,” the

latter describing it as “a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, a day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.”

His Day Ezekiel and Daniel had, moreover, both acclaimed as the “day of

the Lord,” and Malachi described as “the great and dreadful day of the Lord”

when “the Sun of Righteousness” will “arise, with healing in His wings,” whilst

Daniel had pronounced His advent as signalizing the end of the “abomination that maketh desolate.” (God Passes By) ~ prepared by Roberto Bruno-Mouer

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