Bahá’í Glossary
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Muḥammad-Ḥusayn-
i-Marághi’í
mo-ham-mad-ho-sane-
eh-ma-raw-gay-ee
One of the Seven Martyrs of Ṭihrán.
Muḥarrammo-ha-ramFirst ten days of first month of Muslim year, observed by Shí‘ahs as part of their mourning period for the Imams; the tenth day, ‘Áshúrá’, is the day of the martyrdom of Ḥusayn.
Muḥsinmoh-senMan’s name.
Mujtahidmoj-ta-headDoctor of Muḥammadan law. Persian mujtahids generally receive their diplomas from eminent jurists of Karbilá and Najaf.
Mullámol-lawMuḥammadan priest, theologian, judge.
Mullá ‘Alíy-i-Bastámímol-law-a-lee-yeh-
bast-awm-ee
Man of learning who recognized the Báb. The first to suffer for His sake. (GPB 10).
Mullá Báqirmol-law-baw-careA Letter of the Living.
Mullá Ḥusaynmol-law-ho-saneThe first to believe in the Báb. Called by Shoghi Effendi “the lion-hearted.” (GPB 90).
Mullá Muḥammad-‘Alíy-
i-Zanjání
mol-law-mo-ham-mad-
a-lee-yeh-zan-John-ee
Man of learning who recognized the Báb.
Mullá Ni‘matu’lláh-i-
Mázindarání
mol-law-neh...mat-
ol-law-heh-mawz-end-
a-raw-nee
Man of learning who recognized the Báb.
Mullá Sádiq-i-Khurásánímol-law-saw-deck-eh-
core-awe-saw-nee
Eminent Bábí, publicly tortured with Quddús and another believer.
Mullá Ṣadrámol-law-sad-rawGreat Persian philosopher of the middle Ṣafaví period (AD 1500–1736). He is called Akhúnd (Master, par excellence).
Mullá Sa‘íd-i-Bárfurúshímol-law-sa-eed-eh-
bawr-fo-roosh-ee
Man of learning who recognized the Báb.
Munámo-nawPlace where Mecca pilgrim sacrifices cattle according to his means on the Day of Naḥr.
Munájátháy-i-Ṣíyámmon-aw-jot-haw-yeh-see-awmPrayers for Fasting, written by Bahá’u’lláh in anticipation of the Book of His Laws....” (Adrianople). (GPB 172).
Munzavímon-za-veeRecluse.
Muqaddasínmo-cad-dass-eenSaints.
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