Selections From the Writings of the Báb by ʻAli Muhammad Shirazi Bab

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By Abil Kile Posted on Nov 15, 2025
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Bab, ʻAli Muhammad Shirazi, 1819-1850 Bab, ʻAli Muhammad Shirazi, 1819-1850
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If you're looking for something completely different from your usual reading list, this is it. 'Selections From the Writings of the Báb' isn't just a book; it's a glimpse into a spiritual revolution that shook 19th-century Persia. It follows the journey of a young merchant who claimed a divine mission, challenging powerful religious and political systems. The mystery isn't just what he wrote, but how his ideas sparked a global faith despite intense persecution. Reading it feels like uncovering a hidden chapter of history, full of poetic language and radical claims that still echo today. It's short, intense, and will definitely make you think.
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3. The Content must be used solely for a non-commercial purpose. Although this blanket permission to reproduce the Content is given freely such that no special permission is required, the Bahá’í International Community retains full copyright protection for all Content included at this Site under all applicable national and international laws. For permission to publish, transmit, display or otherwise use the Content for any commercial purpose, please contact us (http://reference.bahai.org/en/contact.html). CONTENTS Baha’i Terms of Use References to the Qur’án 1: Tablets And Addresses A Tablet Addressed To ‘Him Who Will Be Made Manifest’ A Second Tablet Addressed To ‘Him Who Will Be Made Manifest’ Tablet To The First Letter Of The Living Extracts From An Epistle To Muḥammad Sháh Extracts From Another Epistle To Muḥammad Sháh Extracts From A Further Epistle To Muḥammad Sháh Extracts From A Tablet Containing Words Addressed To The Sherif Of Mecca Address To A Muslim Divine Address To Sulaymán, One Of The Muslim Divines In The Land Of Masqat 2: Excerpts From The Qayyúmu’l-Asmá “All praise be to God Who hath, through the ...” “O King of Islám! Aid thou, with the truth, after having ...” “Be thou content with the commandment of God, the ...” “Verily We made the revelation of verses to be a testimony ...” “As to those who deny Him Who is the Sublime Gate of ...” “Unto every people We have sent down the Book in ...” “Fear ye God and breathe not a word concerning His ...” “Do men imagine that We are far distant from the people ...” “Do not say, ‘How can He speak of God while in truth ...” “Glorified is He besides Whom there is none other God. ...” “O ye servants of God! Verily, be not grieved if a thing ye ...” “O Peoples of the East and the West! Be ye fearful of God ...” “O Qurratu’l-‘Ayn! We have, verily, dilated Thine ...” “The angels and the spirits, arrayed rank upon rank, ...” “Are ye wickedly scheming, according to your selfish ...” “O ye peoples of the earth! During the time of My ...” “O ye kinsmen of the Most Great Remembrance! This ...” “O Qurratu’l-‘Ayn! Stretch not Thy hands wide open ...” “O People of Persia! Are ye not satisfied with this glorious ...” “O People of the earth! By the righteousness of the One ...” “O Thou the Supreme Word of God! Fear not, nor be ...” “O Concourse of Shí’ihs! Fear ye God and Our Cause ...” “Recite ye as much as convenient from this Qur’án both ...” “Issue forth from your cities, O peoples of the West and ...” “O ye peoples of the earth! Hearken unto My call, ringing ...” “Be Thou patient, O Qurratu’l-‘Ayn, for God hath indeed ...” “By My glory! I will make the infidels to taste, with the ...” “The Lord hath, in truth, inspired Me: Verily, verily, I am ...” “O Thou Remnant of God! I have sacrificed myself wholly ...” “O Peoples of the earth! By the righteousness of God, this ...” “Verily such as ridicule the wondrous, divine Verses ...” “O People of the Qur’án! Ye are as nothing unless ye ...” “O Peoples of the earth! Verily the resplendent Light of ...” “Whenever the faithful hear the verses of this Book ...” “O Spirit of God! Call Thou to mind the bounty which ...” “O People of the earth! To attain the ultimate retreat in ...” “God, besides Whom there is none other true God, saith: ...” “The people, during the absence of the Báb, re-enacted ...” “Doth it seem...

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The Story

This book collects the core writings of the Báb, a title meaning 'the Gate.' In the 1840s, a young Persian merchant named Siyyid ‘Alí-Muhammad declared he had a new message from God. His writings call for spiritual renewal and prepare the way for a promised future figure. The plot here is real-world history: his ideas spread quickly, clashing with the powerful clergy and government of the time. The story is one of explosive growth, fierce opposition, and the birth of a movement from a single person's conviction.

Why You Should Read It

I was struck by the sheer boldness of the text. The writing mixes beautiful, sometimes cryptic, poetry with direct challenges to the social order. It's not a dry religious treatise; it feels urgent and alive. You get a real sense of the person behind the words—someone with immense spiritual passion facing impossible odds. Reading it, I kept thinking about what drives someone to stand up against everything, knowing the likely cost. It's a powerful look at faith, courage, and the birth of an idea.

Final Verdict

Perfect for curious readers who enjoy primary sources, spiritual history, or stories about underdogs and visionaries. If you liked the feel of reading the words of historical figures like Joan of Arc or Martin Luther, but from a non-Western context, you'll find this fascinating. It's also great for anyone interested in how major world religions begin. Approach it not as a finished doctrine, but as the raw, foundational spark of a movement.



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Karen Young
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I had low expectations initially, however the author's voice is distinct and makes complex topics easy to digest. Don't hesitate to start reading.

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