In Early 1866 Bahaullah formalized the division in the community, and the Babis formally pledged support for either Sobh-e Azal or Bahaullah, the latter being the more popular.
Mapema mwaka 1866 Bahaullah alirasimisha mgawanyo kwenye jamii, na Wababi waliahidi kuwaunga mkono ama Sobh-e Azal au Bahaullah, kundi la pili ndilo lilipendwa zaidi na watu.