1. Mirza `Ali Muhammad ("Bab"), born 1235 AH. Claimed to be the bab (precursor to the Mahdi) in, 1260. Arrested and imprisoned, then executed in 1265 AH.

2. Mirza Husayn `Ali ("Baha'ullah") was imprisoned for four months, then was released and fled to `Iraq in 1269 AH. Remained there 12 years inviting to his religion, then was exiled to Istanbul, and imprisoned for 5 years, after which he was moved to `Aka, where he died in 1309 AH.

* Give esoteric meanings to the Qur'ân.
* Believe that they are a continuation of Islam!
* Believe that the Hereafter is now!