Bahai is a new religion or rather a religion of the newer world. It is becoming popular nowadays and has its origins from the Shiite Islam sect. Bahai is not considered a sub sect of Islam, but as a new religion itself. There are over 5 million followers of Bahai religion globally, spread across 236 countries.

Is Bahai a branch of Islam?

Background. The Baháí faith began to take its present form in 1844 in Iran. It grew out of the Shiite branch of the Muslim faith. The faith was proclaimed by a young Iranian, who called himself The Báb.

Which religion is Bahai?

The Bahai Faith is a dynamic world religion with several million adherents from a variety of different religious and cultural backgrounds. The central figure of the religion is Bahaullah, and Bahais consider him to be the latest in a series of divine messengers.

Is Bahai a prophet?

Baháís accept the prophets of other religions as continuing stages in the revelation of God. Baháulláh is the latest prophet, or manifestation, of God.

What does the Baha I Faith star represent?

Five-Pointed Star, Official Symbol of the Bahai Faith Bahaullahs writings generally use the symbol to represent the body of the Manifestations of God, of which he is one, as well as the divine messages the Manifestations are charged with transmitting to humanity.

What is the greatest name Bahai?

In Islamic belief God has 99 names, and in some Islamic traditions it is believed that there is a special hidden 100th name, which is the greatest. In Baháʼí belief the Greatest Name is Baháʼ (بهاء), translated as glory or splendour.