by John Walbridge Published in Iranian Studies, 29:3-4, pages 339-362 ۱۹۹۶ Winter/Fall        On 5 May 1850 the Babis of Zanjan rose in arms against the Qajar governor of the town. Led by a charismatic cleric known as Hujjat-i Zanjani, two thousand Babi fighters with their families held part of the town against a much larger government army. Nine months …

The Bahai Social – Economic Activities, a Means to Hide their Religious Propaganda           One of the problems of the authorities and people in the third world countries, especially in the Muslim communities, is the religious propaganda of the local and pioneer Bahais in order to change the religion of the children, Junior youth, and youth people, and convert them …

A Review of the sufferings of Ahmad Yazdani, the famous Baha’i Teacher Masoud Monfared __________________________________________________________________ Abstract           Ahmad Yazdani, the late Baha’i teacher, had close relations with Abdul-Baha’ and Shoghi Effendi.           According to the Will & Testament of Abdul-Baha, it was supposed that the elder sons of Shoghi Effendi, generation after generation, substitute him.  Shoghi Effendi was the Guardian …

Bahai Global Population, True or False?* By: Mohammad Fattahzadeh   Abstract :The Bahai Population in different countries seems to be an unsolved puzzle! Despite the existence of an exact statistical system and periodical reports of Bahai population in every country, the Bahai administration has been reluctant to publicize them, and has always referred to uncertain estimates that are highly exaggerated. …

The belief in the revelation of a redeemer has existed at different ages through the history. The Divine and Holy prophets, as the Messengers of Allah, have been the harbingers of monotheism and justice all around the world. They have borne the good news of the establishment of the global government by the just leader of humanity who will rid …

The Baha’i administration claims there is no resident Baha’i population in Israel. The 650-700 Baha’is who can be found here at any given time are all volunteers who have come from some 85 countries to do service for periods ranging from a few months to a few years. The Baha’is who live here as tourists or temporary residents do not …