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- While the five-pointed star is the symbol of the religion, being used to represent the human body and Messengers of God, more common symbols include the nine-pointed star, the Greatest Name, and the Ringstone symbol, representing perfection, and the Messengers of God.
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Apr 9, 2014 · Baha’is often use a nine-pointed star on tombstones where Baha’is are buried, but you’ll also see the symbol used in many different contexts in the Baha’i community. It symbolizes the essential purpose of the Baha’i teachings – to create one world, united under God.
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Baháʼí symbols. Nine-pointed star is symbol of Bahá'í Faith. There are several symbols used to express identification with the Baháʼí Faith: the nine-pointed star, a calligraphy known as the "Greatest Name", the Ringstone Symbol, or a five-pointed star.
- Haykal – The Five-Pointed Star. The five-pointed star is the main symbol in the Baháʼí religion. Also called Haykal (from the Arabic word for Temple). It was especially elevated as the main symbol of this religion by Shoghi Effendi, the third leader of Baháʼí who led the religion into the 20 century.
- The Greatest Name. The Greatest Name is the other core symbol of the Baháʼí religion. It’s the Arabic symbol for the word Baháʼ which literally translates as glory or splendor.
- The Ringstone Symbol. Closely related to The Greatest Name symbol, the Ringstone Symbol is a popular design the Baháʼís wear on rings to denote their belief in Bahá similarly to how Christian wear crosses.
- The Number Nine. The number 9 holds a special place in the Baháʼí religion – according to the Abjad (Arabic) numerical system of Isopsephy (a type of numerology), the word Bahá is numerically equivalent to the number 9.
Baha'i Star of Nine Religions. A version of the nine-pointed star as used in the Baha'i Faith, here including symbols of what are commonly considered the nine world religions: Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, and Sikhism.
Bahá'í identity jewelry often is a conversation starter about the Faith and may be considered a teaching and proclamation aid. What it means. The three levels of the design represent: the world of God, the Creator, the world of His Manifestations, and the world of man.
There are several Bahá’í symbols in common use. These include: The Ringstone Symbol designed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; The Greatest Name, a representation of the name Bahá’ The Haykal, or five pointed star; The Nine pointed star; Numbers
A number of specifically Baha'i symbols exist. The nine-pointed star signifies the word Baha' (glory), which is considered the Greatest Name of God and has become the usual symbol of the...
