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What is the Bahá'í Glossary?
The Bahá'í vocabulary has many Arabic and Persian words that may be unfamiliar to non-native speakers and newcomers to the Bahá'í Faith. This glossary is designed to help Bahá'ís learn to pronounce these words according to the pronunciation guide established and promoted by Shoghí Effendí.
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Language of Origin:
Baghdád meaning "Given by God" in Persian, is the capital of Iráq. The city is located on the Tigris river and dates back to the 8th century. During Bahá'u'lláh’s second exile to the area that is now Iráq, He chose Baghdád as His place of residence. In Baghdád, Bahá'u'lláh wrote, The Hidden Words, The Seven Valleys, The Four Valleys, The Kitáb-i-Iqán and the Tablet of the Holy Mariner. He publicly revealed His station in the garden of Ridván outside the city. Bahá'u'lláh was in Baghdád in 1851-1852, 1853-1854 and again in 1856-1863. Bahá'u'lláh designated the city as a center for pilgrimage and Shoghi Effendi declared Baghdád as the third holiest city in the Bahá’í world.
