Who is the Báb a deputy for?
The Hidden Imam
Allah
The Prophet Muhammad
The Caliph
Answer
The Báb was a Persian religious leader who claimed to be the Mahdi, or promised one, and that he was a deputy for the Hidden Imam. The Hidden Imam is the twelfth Imam in Twelver Shi'a Islam. The Báb was executed in 1850, but his teachings led to the foundation of the Bahá'í Faith.
Báb-ulous: Unveiling the Life and Teachings of the Báb
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox