The Báb
Definition
A spiritual title and religious proper noun literally meaning 'Gate' in Arabic; predominantly attributed to Siyyid Alí Muḥammad Shírází (1819–1850), the founder of Babism and the forerunner of the Bahá'í Faith. Proclaiming himself as the mystical gateway to Divine Knowledge and the herald of a new spiritual era, his revolutionary teachings sparked a widespread social and religious reform movement in mid-19th century Persia, culminating in his martyrdom and the establishment of a new theological system.
Bilingual Equivalents
- The Báb
- The Gate
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper masculine noun, structurally rigid, capitalized and often written as the Báb. |
| Formation | Adopted from the Arabic noun 'bāb' meaning gate, utilized as a high-ranking spiritual epithet. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [bɑːb] |
| Source | The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În anul 1844, tânărul Báb a declarat public misiunea sa divină în orașul Shiraz, atrăgând mii de adepți.
EN: In the year 1844, the young Báb publicly declared his divine mission in the city of Shiraz, attracting thousands of followers.
RO: Rămășițele pământești ale lui Báb au fost transportate în secret și îngropate în Mausoleul sfânt de pe Muntele Carmel.
EN: The earthly remains of the Báb were secretly transported and interred in the holy Shrine on Mount Carmel.
RO: Scrierile lăsate de Báb accentuau importanța purificării spirituale și pregătirea omenirii pentru venirea unui nou Mesia.
EN: The writings left by the Báb emphasized the importance of spiritual purification and preparing humanity for the coming of a new Messiah.
Idioms & Phrases
Credința Bábí / Bábí Faith
RO: Mișcare religioasă independentă fondată de Báb, care s-a separat de islamul șiit ortodox prin introducerea unor legi noi.
EN: An independent religious movement founded by the Báb, which split from orthodox Shia Islam by introducing new laws.
Mausoleul lui Báb / Shrine of the Báb
RO: Monument arhitectural major situat în Haifa, Israel, reprezentând un loc sacru de pelerinaj internațional.
EN: A major architectural monument located in Haifa, Israel, representing a sacred site of international pilgrimage.
Mesajul lui Báb / The Báb's message
RO: Ansamblul de doctrine filosofice și teologice orientate spre unificarea spirituală globală și reformarea dogmelor vechi.
EN: The collection of philosophical and theological doctrines oriented toward global spiritual unification and the reform of old dogmas.
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