After the Babi was killed in 1850, at least seven men claimed to be his successor as "One whom God should manifest". Almost all Babis initially followed Mirza Yahya Nuri Subh/Sobh al-Azal (c.1830-1912) for 13 years.
Baada ya Babi kuuawa mwaka 1850, angalau watu saba wamedai kuwa ni warithi wake kama "Mtu ambaye ni lazima adhihirishwe na Mungu." Karibu Wababi wote walimfuata Mirza Yahya Nuri Subh/Sobh al-Azal (karibu mwaka 1830-1912) mwanzoni kwa miaka 13.