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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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[tʰehˈɾɒn]
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Tihrán is the largest city in Írán and its capital, and is very important in Bahá’í history. Bahá'u'lláh was born in Tihrán, as were Abdu’l-Bahá, Bahiyyih Khánum and Mírzá Mihdí. In addition to converting to the Bábí Faith in Tihrán, Bahá'u'lláh was made aware of His Revelaton during his imprisonment in Tihrán’s infamous Síyáh-Chál (Black Pit). Bahá'u'lláh said of the city that it was, “the dayspring of His (God’s) light,” and, “the source of joy of all mankind.”
