Babism

 

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From Bab (Persian باب (“a gate”)), the title assumed by the founder, Siyyid `Alí Muhammad, +‎ -ism.

Babism (uncountable)

1. The doctrine of a pantheistical religious sect, founded in Persia in 1844 by Mirza Ali Mohammed ibn Rabhik (1820-1850), who assumed the title of Bab-ed-Din ("Gate of the Faith"). It combines Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Parsi elements, and forbids concubinage, polygamy, mendicancy, slave-dealing, and the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs. Precursor to the Baháʼí Faith.

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• Baháʼí Faith
• Baháʼísm