Knowra ʻAbdu’l-Bahá ʻAbdu’l-Bahá ʻAbdu’l-Bahá (1844–1921) was Bahá’u’lláh’s son and the appointed interpreter and successor of the Bahá’í Faith’s founder. He led the Bahá’í community after his father’s death and helped establish its presence beyond Iran.
Bahá’u’lláh : The founder of the Bahá’í Faith, whose teachings proclaim a new divine revelation and the unity of humanity. His father appointed him interpreter of the writings and successor to the leadership of the Bahá’í community.
Bahá’í Faith : A monotheistic religion founded by Bahá’u’lláh in nineteenth-century Iran, centered on humanity’s unity and progressive revelation. ʻAbdu’l-Bahá’s appointed leadership helped carry this religion from its founder’s lifetime into a global community.
Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh : The system of succession and unity established in Bahá’u’lláh’s writings for the Bahá’í community. Bahá’u’lláh’s appointment of ʻAbdu’l-Bahá is a defining provision of this covenant.
Paris Talks : A collection of talks ʻAbdu’l-Bahá gave in Paris in 1911 and 1912 on spiritual and social themes. These talks show how he presented Bahá’í teachings to European audiences.
Bahá’í pilgrimage : A religious journey by Bahá’ís to sacred sites associated with the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh in Israel. His residence and burial place in the Holy Land became central sites in the pilgrimage tradition.
Shoghi Effendi : The Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith from 1921 until 1957, who translated its writings and developed its institutions. ʻAbdu’l-Bahá appointed his grandson as Guardian in his will, establishing a new stage of leadership.
Bábí Faith : A nineteenth-century Iranian religious movement founded by the Báb, whose teachings anticipated the Bahá’í Faith. The movement formed the religious setting in which Bahá’u’lláh and his family first became prominent.
Progressive revelation : The Bahá’í teaching that God’s guidance unfolds through successive messengers suited to humanity’s changing needs. ʻAbdu’l-Bahá explained this teaching while distinguishing his interpretive role from that of a divine messenger.
Some Answered Questions : A book compiling ʻAbdu’l-Bahá’s answers to questions on religious, philosophical, and scientific subjects. It presents his interpretive method through explanations of scripture, creation, and human nature.
Bahá’í House of Worship : A Bahá’í temple open to people of every religion, dedicated to prayer and worship. He laid the foundation stone for the first Bahá’í House of Worship in North America during his 1912 visit.
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