The Baháʼí Faith[a] is a religion[b] founded in the 19th century that teaches the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people.[c] Established by Baháʼu'lláh, it initially developed in Qajar Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception. The religion is estimated to have 5 to 8 million adherents, known as Baháʼís, spread throughout most of the world's countries and territories.
The Baháʼí Faith has three central figures: the Báb (...