call Bahaullah a prophet/messenger/founder/prophet-founder??

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Just out of interest, what do you say Bahaullah is when talking to your non-Bahai friends?

a messenger of God
2
40%
a prophet
1
20%
founder of the Bahai faith
0
No votes
the prophet-founder of the bahai faith
0
No votes
(all of the above)
2
40%
(none of the above)
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 5

British_Bahai
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call Bahaullah a prophet/messenger/founder/prophet-founder??

Postby British_Bahai » Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:13 am

Hi everyone

I was wondering, what is the CORRECT way of referring to Bahaullah?
As far as i know, in the English language, we can use these terms interchangeably. However, to an Arab-speaking person there are differences, so if we (unknowingly) refer to Bahaullah as something wrong then its not really good...

Are there any guidance letters etc from the Universal house of justice that details this?

BruceDLimber
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Postby BruceDLimber » Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:51 am

Hi!

I'm aware of no such guidance, and as you doubtless know, Baha'u'llah has many titles, all of which seem to be equally acceptable!

Best, :-)

Bruce


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