Bábism

Bábism is a monotheistic religion founded in Persia in 19th century. Its founder, Siyyid 'Alí-Muhammad Shirází, known as the Báb, declared himself a messenger of God in 1844. He preached a message of spiritual and social reform, emphasizing the unity of God, the need for spiritual renewal, and the imminent arrival of a new divine messenger. The Báb's teachings, which were written in Arabic and Persian, challenged the religious and social norms of the time, leading to persecution by the established clergy and government.

The movement gained a significant following, particularly among those disillusioned with the status quo. However, the Báb and many of his followers were martyred. Following the Báb's execution, leadership of the movement passed to others, most notably Mírzá Husayn-'Alí Núrí, known as Bahá'u'lláh, who declared he was the messenger the Báb had prophesied. Bahá'u'lláh went on to found the Baháʼí Faith, which Bábism is considered a precursor to. While the Baháʼí Faith is the larger and more widely known religion, Bábism continues to exist as a distinct religious tradition, albeit with a much smaller number of adherents. The central tenets of Bábism revolve around the idea of progressive revelation, where God reveals divine guidance through a series of messengers throughout history.