The Three Symbols of the Baha'i Faith
AOA NEWS
By Tahlib
To Western eyes, Baha'i art including its most noted adherent & prominent American artist, Mark Tobey is not that different from Islamic art. The portrayal of the faith's most holy leaders including Abraham, Jesus, Moses, Muhammad, Buddha, etc is forbidden but calligraphic symbols are often used. This Sunday, January 15 as members of the faith throughout the United States celebrate the 63rd annual World Religion Day (founded 1949) that ceremony will include three very Islamic looking symbols: First, a simple nine-pointed star is generally used by Baha’is as a symbol of their Faith; second, Baha’i ringstones and other Baha’i identity jewelry serve as a visual reminder of God’s purpose for man; and thirdly, calligraphic forms of the word Baha known as the "Greatest Name", a reference to the Faith's Prophet-Founder Bahá'u'lláh (1817-1892), a former follower of Islam.
By Tahlib
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