One the best known conspiracies by the imperialists in this conviction was this same issue of “religion making, sectarianism and creating gaps in the Moslem ranks”, just as the history of coming into existence of many of the present beliefs, concepts and parties in the Islamic countries go back to those days (such as Zionism in the Middle East, Babism,Bahaism and Kasravism in Iran, etc.).
Bahaism was rather successful experience by imperialism and the enemies of Islam, although it did not prove much benefit to its original promoter , Russia , since its genesis, however , it has acted as a political party,opposed to Islam , disuniting people and paving the way for the superpowers’ penetrating into Islamic countries especially in Iran . Here , we shall endeavour to describe the background which caused the Russian government to exploit it to create a new faith called Bahaism.
Short History and Nature of Bahaism
Following the death of Sheikh Ahmad Ahsai in 1825 who had managed to launch his new school of thought, called Sheikhia, the groundwork had been laid by him for misuse of imposters by virtue of omitting the two precepts, namely “resurrection” and “justice”, from the religious precept and by replacing it by a fourth precept called “the fourth pillar”. Following his death his disciple, Seyed Kazem Rashti , attempted to propagate his ideas , thereby gradually increasing the gap between the mullahs of the new sect and those of shi’sm. Seyed Kazem Rashti ,who, according to many historians and history books, was not from Rasht but from Vladivostok in Russia and was a political agent of the Russsian Government , had in his class a young man from Shiraz, named “Mirza Ali Mohammed”.
After Seyed Kazem’s death , Ali Mohammed Shirazi claimed deputyship and attracted some people around himself in Iraq. Among his disciples , there was a man by the name of sheikh Issa lankarani whose real name , according to his own confessions and the documents published by czarist Russia , was Kiniaz Dolgorouki who, in the beginning , during the rule of fat’h ali sha , had been an employee and a translator of the russian embassy in Tehran .He had then gone to Russia and , upon his return to Guilian ,had introduced himself as a moslem by the name of Issa lankarani ,wearing the clergy attire , he went to Iraq on an intelligence mission for his government to gather intelligence about the above – mentioned circumstances in the Iraqi religious teaching centers . There he attended the classes taught by Ali Mohammed Shirazi who claimed to be the deputy of the absent imam Mahdi. This same person (by the fictitious name of Shiekh Issa ) was later sent to Tehran as the Russian ambassador , at which time he supported the Bahai movement in Iran and , according to admissions by bahais , was the cause of bahai's release from prison.
Following the death of Sheikh Ahmad Ahsai in 1825 who had managed to launch his new school of thought, called Sheikhia, the groundwork had been laid by him for misuse of imposters by virtue of omitting the two precepts, namely “resurrection” and “justice”, from the religious precept and by replacing it by a fourth precept called “the fourth pillar”. Following his death his disciple, Seyed Kazem Rashti , attempted to propagate his ideas , thereby gradually increasing the gap between the mullahs of the new sect and those of shi’sm. Seyed Kazem Rashti ,who, according to many historians and history books, was not from Rasht but from Vladivostok in Russia and was a political agent of the Russsian Government , had in his class a young man from Shiraz, named “Mirza Ali Mohammed”.
After Seyed Kazem’s death , Ali Mohammed Shirazi claimed deputyship and attracted some people around himself in Iraq. Among his disciples , there was a man by the name of sheikh Issa lankarani whose real name , according to his own confessions and the documents published by czarist Russia , was Kiniaz Dolgorouki who, in the beginning , during the rule of fat’h ali sha , had been an employee and a translator of the russian embassy in Tehran .He had then gone to Russia and , upon his return to Guilian ,had introduced himself as a moslem by the name of Issa lankarani ,wearing the clergy attire , he went to Iraq on an intelligence mission for his government to gather intelligence about the above – mentioned circumstances in the Iraqi religious teaching centers . There he attended the classes taught by Ali Mohammed Shirazi who claimed to be the deputy of the absent imam Mahdi. This same person (by the fictitious name of Shiekh Issa ) was later sent to Tehran as the Russian ambassador , at which time he supported the Bahai movement in Iran and , according to admissions by bahais , was the cause of bahai's release from prison.
Ali Mohammad’s claim of Mahdism and even prophecy and divinity and so a new sect called “Babism”( which later changed to Bahaism by hossein ali mirza ‘s claim) was created by Ali Mohammed Shirazi and , in fact, under the leadership of the Russian spy. Ali Mohammed Bab’s propagation of superstitions and sacreligious ideas sent him to prison . However he was released from prison by Manouchehr Khan montamedoloeh , the Governor of Isfahan who was born an Armenian and was from Georgia in Russia and, with the Russian government’s help , had penetrated the Qajar establishment as an enemy and had a deep dislike for Isfahan’s mullahs . Manouchehr Khan brought Bab to Isfahan and provided him with propaganda facilities . as stated in “summarized history” by Nabil zarandi .
“Maouchehr khan himself endevaoured hard to spread the faith” . Dolgoroukni has written in his book : “As soon as I received information that Bab had arrived in Isfahan Governor Motameedoeh, asked him to protect him as my good, respected friend.”
As in evident the agents of Czarists Russian government spared no effort to protect him and to spread the new faith.
During Ali Mohammed Shirazi’s imprisionment , unpleasent events took place at the hands of Babis in Zanjan , Ghazvin and Mazandaran at foreign instigation and by the makings of people such as Mirza Hossein Ali ( a pleasure seeking Iranian who took over the leadership of this new religion , claimed to be the Bahaullah and even God) as well as a prostitute by the name of Qaretain. History is ashamed to relate such events. The blood of hundreds of innocent men, women and children was spilled.
Amir Kabir who sensed British and Russian Imperialism to be behind such events, decided to crush them . However, in the wake of his death, foreign embassies proceeded with their schemes until 8 Shawal 1268(August 1852) when the Babis tried in vain to assasinate Nasreeddin Shah. Following this attempt , Mirza Hossein Ali(Bahaullah) was arrested , convicted and sentenced to death. Howover he was release from prison at the Russian ambassadors suppport and mediation and was saved from certain death at the recommendation of Emperor Alexander II
(“God passes by” by Shoghi Effendi vol2 page 41 to 50 )Bahaism was incepted by, and has always been a tool of imperialism
This sect was originally created to serve the objectives of Czarist Russian government.
By relying on credible history books and particularly those of the Bahais themselves some instance of such facts are mentioned here under
1. Spread of Bahaism in Iran by the Russian agent penetrating the Qajar establishment .
2. Imperialist support for Bahai rioters in Iran.
(a) Abbot, the British envoy has written in his memoirs :
“ Mullah Mohammed Ali , the leader of the fanatic group of Zanjan Babis told his followers : do not be afraid to fight and he assured them that the Russian government would come to their aid”
(b) Bahai official have spoken of their relationship with Britishers with pride. The author of the “old history” , a Bahai history book printed in London on page 23 writes : “ His excellency Hojat was disappointed with Amir(kabir) , he therfore wrote some letter to the foreign governments telling them about himself so they interceeded for him with amir”.
As his evidence not only do imperialist Britain and its allies show token support for terrorists and cry crocodile tears for their execution today , but in the past they used to show off such sympathies and tried to protect their fostered clients when they became captive to the people’s wrath .
The Czarist government not only supported the Bahais within the Iranian territory but also provided them with full facilities, within their own territory, to print and publish the false and baseless news.
The Czarist Russian ambassador’s views on the Bahais was reported to Moscow as under:
“ It is indeed good that the Babi sect has started a hard campaign in opposition to the Moslem leaders and has accused them of deviation and….”
The Russian ambassador refused to surrender Mirza Hussain Ali (Bahaullah)
A. Part of “ A Brief History of Nabii Zarandi” ( by Shoghi Effendi ) reads. “ ..The Russian ambassador refused to surrender His Holiness Bahaullah to the Shah’s agent, told His Holiness to go to the Prime Minister’s home, and wrote a letter to the Prime minister saying : You should receive His Holiness on my behalf and you must make every effort to protect this token of trust. Should any harm come to His Holiness Bahaullah you will be personally responsible to the Russian Embassy.”
B. Shoghi Effendi writes in “God Passes By”, pg 41 “…Some years later, in a writing by His Holiness to honour Emperor Nickoleevitch Alexander II of Russia, His Holiness Bahaullah appreciated the gesture by the ambassador , saying “ …When I was in Prison in chains, one of your Majesty’s ambassadors came to my aid. In recognition of this service ,God has given you a high office”
Foreign Government continue to support the Bahais in Iraq and Turkey
A. On page 125, volume II of God Passes by, Shoghi Effendi writes “ Colonel Sir Arnold Cambell wrote a friendly letter to His Holiness Bahaullah and proposed to him sovereign government acceptance to support His Holiness .
…He even went as far as to say that he is prepared to arrange to settle him in India(British Colony) or any other place His Holiness might wish..”
B. “The French Deputy Consul, who had been acquainted with His Holiness Bahaullah, secretly went to see him and held a private meeting for half an hour or less lo that the agents would not find out about his intentions..”- Kavakeb-al Dorieh, pg 381.
Sincere Co-operation between Bahais in Palestine with Britain
At the outset of World War I, the leadership of Bahaism was in the hands of Abbas Effendi, the eldest son of Mirza Hussain Ali (Bahaullah). This man pretended to be muslim and attended congregational prayers of muslims ,in spite of the apparent prohibition by the Bahai faith.( “God Passes By” by Shoghi Affandi vol 3, pg 318)
However, as soon as the British Imperialists scored victories in the war with the Ottomans which drew Palestine into conflict, the Baha'is acted as a powerful espionage group in support of the British Government and against the Moslems and the Ottoman government.
Abbas Affendi went so far that Jamal Pasha, commander of the Ottoman forces, decided to hang him on the slope of Mount Carmel. .( “God Passes By” by Shoghi Affandi vol 3, pg 297)
As soon as the British cabinet received news of this through the British Army intelligence, Lord Curzon and Lord Lamington began taking measures, and Lord Balfore, the British Foreign Minister(promoter of the Zionist government) immediately cabled General Allenbly, commander of the British forces in Palestine, ordering him to use all his power to protect Abbas Affendi ,his family and friends. After conquering Haifa and saving Abbas Afandi from Jamal Pasha, he transmitted a cable to London and reported the safety and health of Abbas Afandi to the officials. .( “God Passes By” by Shoghi Affandi vol 3, pg 297)
Abbas Afandi was rewarded with a large amount of money and as well a Knighthood bearing the title of “Sir”.
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| Abbas Effendi (Abdul Baha) receiving Knighthood and title of 'Sir' from British Government |
In this connection, Blemfield writes “…The British Government honoured Abdul Baha ( Abbas Effendi) with a Knighthood, which he accepted as a gesture of honouring formally by a just king”
Abbas Afandi wrote a letter of gratitude “ O God, the tabernacle of justice has truly been erected on this Holy land, and we thank and praise Thee. O God, may Emperor George V, Ruler of Britain, be assisted in his divine achievements, and may his shadow over this realm be everlasting.” ( Makatib by Abbas Afandi vol 3 pg 347)
Note how this impostrous religious hypocrite had interpreted the aggression of the British forces in terms of “erection of the tabernacle of justice” ,how he thanked and praised God, how he esteemed the British Emperor and how he prayed to God for continuation of the British rule over Palestine.
Note how this impostrous religious hypocrite had interpreted the aggression of the British forces in terms of “erection of the tabernacle of justice” ,how he thanked and praised God, how he esteemed the British Emperor and how he prayed to God for continuation of the British rule over Palestine.
The Bahai Role in setting up Israel
At a time when the Zionists were pressuring the United Nations to give official status to their usurpant government, Mr Shoghi Effendi, in a letter to the United Nations on behalf of the Palestinians, which was published in the Akhbar Amri Magazine No. 7, has not in any way defended the rights of the people of the occupied territory, but has emphasized his sincere relationships with the Jews and the necessity thereof and supported their plans for occupation.
The Bahai establishment is today centered in Israel, in the city of Haifa, near the grave of Abbas Effendi, its leadership is entrusted to nine persons, mostly American and European. All the Bahai organizations around the world are controlled by this nine member body or so called “ Universal House of Justice”.
Bahaism has been the executor of the Zionist aims throughout the world
Ever since the UN granted official status to the Israeli government, Bahaism and Zionism, which are both the offsprings of colonialism, came to each other’s aid like two dear brothers. Since then, Bahaism has been a centre at the disposal of the Zionists, and their assemblies throughout the world have carried out the orders received from occupied Palestine:
Akhbar Amri magazine(the Bahai organ) dated April 1, 1954 reads :
“ The Israeli president and his wife Mrs Ben Zoy paid a scheduled visit to the holy sites of Mount Carmel, following the reception given in their honour at the home of His Holiness Abdul-Baha.”
The edition dated June 24, 1954 of the same magazine reads: “The Israeli Government’s relations with His Holiness Vali Amrollah and the international Bahai delegation is friendly and sincere. It is a pleasure that successes have been achieved in recognition of the faith in the holy land.”
“ The Israeli president and his wife Mrs Ben Zoy paid a scheduled visit to the holy sites of Mount Carmel, following the reception given in their honour at the home of His Holiness Abdul-Baha.”
The edition dated June 24, 1954 of the same magazine reads: “The Israeli Government’s relations with His Holiness Vali Amrollah and the international Bahai delegation is friendly and sincere. It is a pleasure that successes have been achieved in recognition of the faith in the holy land.”
Many years ago, the following statement appeared in the Official Bahai publication in Iran: “ We are very proud and pleased to announce to the Bahais the expansion and development of relations between the Bahaism and the officials of the Israeli Government.”
Dr. Latifollah Hakim, a member of the international Bahai Delegation in Israel, in a letter to the Iranian Bahai community, wrote: “ These days the Israeli newspapers, whether in Hebrew, Arabic or English, publish detailed articles on the Bahai religion and His Holiness.”
Bahaism is legal and officially recognized is Israel. All its landed properties and endowments are exempt from government taxation and duties. Even the imports required by Bahais enjoy exemption from custom duties. Radio Israel sometimes congratulates Bahais on the occasion of their festivities. The Israeli Ministry of Education relieves the Bahai students from attending school on their holidays .
The Bahais cooperation with the newly arrived Zionist were so apparent that Gamal Abdul –Nasser ordered the removals of all Bahai Communities from Egypt. The “Bureau for Boycott of Israel” organized by the Islamic countries, subjected the Bahais to the boycott for cooperating with Israel.
As the final example and document, mention is made of Mrs. Roohieh Maxwell’s press conference, in which she said: “ I prefer to have the youngest religion, Bahaism germinate in the newest country of the world,Israel. We belong to, and depend on this country, Israel. Indeed, I should say that ours and Israel’s future are interlinked like a chain.”( Akhbar Amri No. 10 pg 601,1961-62)
Bahaism is a Political party with Imperialist affiliations, not a religious or Cultural Faith
The coming into existence of Bahaism, as detailed, was a result of the Czarist Russian Government’s political and imperialistic objectives, and was founded by Russian spies under the supervision of the Russian Emperor Nicoleevitch Alexander II.
Russian, British and Zionist imperialism has always been involved in all the affairs of the continuation of the activities of the sect. In Iran, at first it was a medium for the Czarist government’s penetration in the Qajar establishment. In Baghdad and Turkey, it was a British Affiliated Political affair employed to weaken and bring about the downfall of Ottoman Empire. Following the establishment of the Zionist Government ,too ,Bahaism has been a tool in the hands of this anti humane movement, defending their objectives and acting as a major agent in strengthening the Zionists and undermining the Moslem’s unity.
In view of the foregoing arguments, only those who consider Zionism to be an innocent infant free of any political brand and a propagator of heavenly teachings, may contend that Bahaism is an idealogical platform and religion!!!
