What is the symbol of Bahai?

Answer 1

Bahais often use the nine-pointed star, sometimes with a globe in the middle, to represent their Faith. That is like a logo or corporate image. However it is the five-pointed star that is a sacred image: it was used by the Bab and explained by him, and Baha'u'llah also used it in some of his writings. Among other things, it represents a human person (head and four limbs). The five pointed star is found on Bahai sacred buildings, such as the Shrine of the Bab, and two five-pointed stars, representing the Bab and Baha'u'llah, are included in the ringstone symbol.

It has three horizontal lines. The top one represents the world of God, the middle line symbolizes the world of Manifestations of God (prophets, messengers), the bottom one is humanity. They are linked by a vertical line representing revelation, or the Holy Spirit. This symbol was designed by Abdu'l-Baha, the son of Baha'u'llah, founder of the Bahai Faith.

Another important symbol is a piece of Arabic calligraphy called the Greatest Name (ie name of God), it reads "Ya Baha'u'l-Abha," which means, "O Glory of the All Glorious." Arabic is read from right to left - unfortunately if an English reader approaches this one from left to right, the top line looks a bit like (E).V.I.L !

Answer 2

A nine pointed star.

The nine-pointed star represents the Baha'i Faith and symbolizes the nine major religions revealed by God since man has kept records, although it is believed that God sent other Messengers to humanity before the age of historical record keeping.