Haykal

Significance

Unidentified Tablet of the Báb

The haykal represents the Manifestation of God, as described in the Súriy-i-Haykal[1], and is used in this way in the Ringstone Symbol.

“ "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him." ” — On behalf of Shoghi Effendi, Directives from the Guardian, p. 52

History

The Haykal (Arabic: هيكل Translation: temple), a five-pointed star, was established by the Báb. He wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a star. The Báb wrote 360 derivatives of the word Bahá' in the form of a Haykal (A Traveller's Narrative, p. 26). Many of Bahá’u’lláh's writings were also written in the shape of a Haykal. (See: Summons of the Lord of Hosts)

Other Bahá’í Symbols

• Nine Pointed Star
• Ringstone Symbol
• Greatest Name

References

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• "Bahá'í symbols". Retrieved 2008-06-23.