Táhirih (1814 - 1852)

Táhirih ("The Pure One") or Qurratu'l-`Ayn ("Solace/Consolation of the Eyes") are both titles of Fátimih Baraghání (1814 or 1817 – August 16–27, 1852), an influential poet and theologian of the Bábí Faith in Iran. Her life, influence and execution made her a key figure of the religion. The daughter of Muhammad Salih Baraghani, she was born into one of the most prominent families of her time. Táhirih, led a radical interpretation, that though it split the Babi community, wedded Messianism with Babism.