A Research on the Historiography of the Babi and Baha’i Faiths (Part 2)

In part I, we examined the formation of the Babi and Baha’i Faiths, and the role of their leaders in the way they were propagated, and the extent to which they influenced the historiography and the recording of events. We also mentioned the differences and controversies that had plagued the Babi and Baha’i Faiths at every stage of succession to the leadership. We also talked about the efforts of the Baha’is to establish and fix their own positions as the sole heirs of Mirza Ali Muhammad Shirazi and his religion. There was also a brief critique overview of the manner which faithful Baha’i historiographers practiced in the Faith and we made 8 objections to it. This article introduces Nabil Zarandi’s History and the importance of this book. Also the Shoghi Effendi’s translation of this book entitled The Dawn Breakers and its importance and authority in historiography of Baha’ism is examined. Then, the authenticity of attribution of the translation of The Dawn Breakers to Nabil Zarandi, nicknamed as Nabil Azam, is discussed.