Baháʼu'lláh books in order
Founder of the Bahá'í Faith
- Lived
- 1817–1892
- Country
- Qajar Iran
- Books
- 13
Baháʼu'lláh published 6 novels, 5 novellas and 2 other books, beginning with Gems of Divine Mysteries (1850). The best-known is Kitáb-i-Íqán (1861).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Baháʼu'lláh
Standalone novels in order
The Four Valleys (1857)
Tablet of the Branch (1860)
Kitáb-i-Íqán (Jan 1861)
Fire Tablet (1871)
Kitáb-i-Aqdas (1872)
Novellas in order
Gems of Divine Mysteries (1850)
The Hidden Words (1858)
The Seven Valleys (1860)
Tablet of the Holy Mariner (Mar 1863)
Tabernacle of Unity (Jul 2006)
Other books in order
Writings of Bahá'u'lláh (1986)
Summons of the Lord of Hosts (2006)
Free to read
All free classics
About Baháʼu'lláh
Baháʼu'lláh was an Iranian religious leader who founded the Baháʼí Faith. He was born to an aristocratic family in Iran and was exiled due to his adherence to the messianic Bábism. In 1863, in Ottoman Iraq, he first announced his claim to a revelation from God. He spent the rest of his life in further imprisonment in the Ottoman Empire. His teachings revolved around the principles of unity and religious renewal, ranging from moral and spiritual progress to world governance.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Baháʼu'lláh FAQ
- How many books has Baháʼu'lláh written?
- Baháʼu'lláh published 6 novels, 5 novellas and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Baháʼu'lláh's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Kitáb-i-Íqán.
- What is Baháʼu'lláh's last book?
- Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (1891).
- What is Baháʼu'lláh's most famous book?
- Kitáb-i-Íqán (1861) is Baháʼu'lláh's most widely read book.
- Can I read Baháʼu'lláh's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Baháʼu'lláh are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.