Abdul-Baha and the scientific theory of mirrors

The reconciliation and conformity of religion with science and wisdom is one of the twelve teachings of the Baha’i Faith. This teaching was devised by the Baha’ileader, Abdul Baha. Certainly the scientific statements given by a religious leader are complete, comprehensive and impeccable in all respects, as they are related to the source of divine knowledge and generally should not be inconsistent with the scientific findings. Abdul Baha refers to various science branches in the expression of this teaching. In response to the questions from his followers, he encourages them to learn science and technology. He has spoken on various physical topics such as the lightning phenomenon and the center of the spherical mirrors. In this article, one of Abdul-Baha’s scientific statements on the subject of light refraction in spherical mirrors is discussed. Then the human science is examined in this regard, given the Baha’i leaders’ claim that religion is compatible with science and wisdom. The status of the mirror as a tool in human life has also been explored. Then the scientific and physical dimensions of the subject and existing theories are introduced. Finally, the discrepancy between the Baha’i faith and the science is shown regarding Abdul-Baha’s claim about the spherical mirrors.