Baha'u'llah

When founding a new religion there are a few main elements that must be present. The religion has to be fundamentally different from the others. Also it needs to solving a problem or filling in a gap that the other present religions can’t. It needs to be able to be a system of symbols that people can relate to and accept. People need to feel moved by it.
The process of creating a new religion is usually a long one. It can begin as a variation of a major religion and eventually it evolves different values or symbols so that it becomes fundamentally different. For example the Bahais took a while to come about. It was a long process. They began as a variation of Islam. The Bahais share some of the same beliefs as the Islamic faith, but, they are different. For example when Tihrani entered the tent without her veil on, it signaled a major change. This was a huge distinguishing factor between the Islamic faith and the new religion that was being created.
Having a founder for a religion is very important. It is actually fundamental. Without a founder the creation of a new religion is not the same. There needs to be at least one person in control or with the power. There needs to be that one divine person that gives direction and guidance from whatever entity that is being believed in. It was very important to the Bahais that Baha’u’llah be a founder, because he had a lot of power both financial and political. He assisted greatly in the creation and progression of the religion.