Brief History

‘Abdu’l-Bahá - The Perfect Exemplar

   
^{‘Abdu’l-Bahá, eldest son of Bahá’u’lláh}

1909 – The Shrine of the Báb

After many years the Báb’s remains were at last safely laid to rest by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in the city of Haifa.

1911-1913 – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s journey to the West

Following the Young Turks Revolution, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s imprisonment had ended. He embarked on a journey throughout Europe and North America to spread His Father’s Teachings to the general public and encourage the nascent Bahá’í communities of the Western world.

1921 – The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

‘Abdu’l-Bahá passed away on 21 November 1921. In His Will and Testament He designated His eldest grandson, Shoghi Effendi, as His successor and confered upon him the title of Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith.