The Covenant of Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh's specific appointment of Abdu'l-Bahá as his successor prevented schism and maintained the unity of the Bahá'í community.
Bahá'u'lláh's unique contribution to religious history includes his explicit and unambiguous covenant — written appointment of Abdu'l-Bahá as sole interpreter and center of the Cause. This prevents the schism that has divided most religious communities after the founder's death. The unbroken covenant is foundational to Bahá'í unity.
Turn to the Center of His Covenant — Abdu'l-Bahá.
The Bahá'í covenant is among the most sophisticated succession arrangements in religious history, successfully maintaining institutional unity where other traditions have fragmented.
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