Bábism

== English == === Alternative forms === Babism Bábísm (proscribed) Babiism, Bábíism (proscribed) === Etymology === From Báb +‎ -ism. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɑː.bɪzm̩/ === Noun === Bábism (uncountable) The doctrine of a pantheistical religious sect, founded in Persia in 1844 by ʻAlí Muḥammad (1820–1850), who assumed the title of Bábu'd-Dín ("Gate of the Faith"). It combines Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Parsi elements, and forbids concubinage, polygamy, mendicancy, slave-dealing, and the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs. Precursor to Azalism and Baháʼism. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === Baháʼí Faith Baháʼism