- Báb (Door, Gate), by Denis MacEoin (1989). Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
- Báb and 'Alí Muhammad, Islamic and Post-Islamic, The: Multiple Meanings in the Writings of Sayyid 'Alí Muhammad Shírází (1819-1850), by Zackery Mirza Heern (2023). Writings of the Báb can be understood as a commentary on the Qur'án, the original Qur'án, and divine revelation; the metaphors and symbolism of Gate (Báb), Remembrance (Dhikr), and Point (Nuqtah). Link to article (offsite).
- Babis, Bahá'ís, Shaykhis, by Cyril Glasse (1991).
- Gate of the Heart: Understanding the Writings of the Bab (contents and index only), by Nader Saiedi (2008). A lengthy, detailed examination of the context, chronology, and content of the writings of the Báb. (Link to document, offsite; only the contents and index are on this site, for keyword searching.)
- Gnostic Apocalypse and Islam, by Todd Lawson: Review, by Christopher Buck (2012).
- Institute on Islam, by Peter J. Khan (1971). Transcription of tape #7 which deals with prophecies in the Qur'an, and recordings of a one-weekend group class on Islam in Davenport, Iowa.
- Persian Bayán: Thematic Analysis and Summary, by Peter Terry (2015-09). A detailed overview of this lengthy text of The Báb, which outlines elements of Bábí law, discussion of religious concepts, and the glorification of "He whom God shall make manifest."
- Qur'an Commentary of Sayyid 'Alí Muhammad, the Báb, The: Doctoral dissertation, by Todd Lawson (1987-07). A study of the Báb's two earliest works, partial commentaries on the Qur'an entitled "Tafsír súrat al-baqara" and "Tafsír súrat Yúsuf" (aka The Qayyum al-Asma), in an attempt to appreciate the Bab's attitude towards the Qur'an.
- Relation of the Báb to the Traditions of Islám, The, by Wanden Mathews LaFarge (1930). Discussion of prophecies made by Muhammad concerning his son-in-law Alí and the division which divided Islám into the two factions Sunni and Shi‘i, to understand the significance of the titles "Gate" and "Point" and the concept of the Twelfth Imám.
- Some Reflections on the Different Meanings of the Word Báb, by Amelia Danesh (1990). While Bahá'ís associate the Arabic word báb with Sayyid ‘Ali-Muhammad, to Muslims it has several other meanings, resulting in different interpretations of events and figures in Bahá'í history by scholars approaching it from an Islamic perspective.
- Some Themes and Images in the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, by Bahíyyih Nakhjavání (1976-04-21). Exploring the relationship between the Creative Word, particularly its expression in language, and the journey of the human soul to its Creator.
- Terms Remembrance (dhikr) and Gate (bab) in the Bab's Commentary on the Sura of Joseph, The, by Todd Lawson (1988). Who is the "voice" of the Qayyum al-Asma: the person Ali-Muhammad Shirazi, the hidden Imam through The Báb, the Báb as the Imam himself, or God? The Bab seems to be the Imam speaking the voice of God. He is Dhikru'lláh, "Remembrance of God."
- Worldview and the Laws of the Bayán, by Nader Saiedi (2019-09). Explores the Persian Bayán's spiritual worldview and laws through four talks, offering insights into the Báb's Dispensation.
- Writings of the Báb: Lecture Series at the Norwegian Summer School, by Nader Saiedi (2019). On topics including the concept of God; Manifestations of God; Day of Resurrection, heaven and hell; the Imamate, the Hidden Imam; divine justice and free will; reason, independence; human rights, equality, women. Links to audio files, offsite.
- Writings of the Báb, The: Notes from Talks given by Dr. Nader Saiedi, by Nader Saiedi, Anonymous, comp. (2020-04-10). Structured summarized notes from Dr. Saiedi’s 2019 talks on the Báb’s Writings, delivered at the Swedish and Norwegian Bahá'í summer school 2019, highlighting key theological concepts and themes. Includes some provisional translations quoted in the talks.
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