Bibliography: BIB27343

Key	BIB27343
Reference type	Electronic Article
Title	The Practice of Taqiyyah (Dissimulation) in the Babi and Bahai Religions
Periodical title	Research Notes in Shaykhi, Babi and Baha'i Studies
Author	Manuchehri, Sepehr
Year	1999
Epub date	September 1999
Publisher	H-Bahai
Place published	Ann Arbor, MI
Issue	3
Volume	3
Abstract	It considers the practice of taqiyyah during the revelation of the Báb, amongst the early Bábí disciples, treaties and compilations written under taqiyyah. It looks at cases of mass taqiyyah, instances where Bábís cooperated with the authorities in suppression of their peers and describes the attitude of the government officials towards these individuals. Though the origins of taqiyyah can be traced back to the early Shiite communities, some Iranian sources allege its wide spread practice amongst the first generation of Iranian Zoroastrians following the introduction of Islamic rule. However most sources agree that taqiyyah in one form or another was a widespread practice among Iranians by the 18th and 19th Century.
Language	English
Keywords	DISSIMULATION (TAQIYYAH); HISTORY; BABI FAITH
URL	http://www.h-net.org/~bahai/notes/vol3/taqiya.htm