Tahirih: Forerunner of Women's Liberation in the East by Hussein Ahdieh describes Tahirih (Qurrat al-?Ayn), the trailblazing female nineteenth century Iranian poet, theologian and religious-revolutionary leader in a fresh, new manner. In 1852 she was executed by a state fearful of her message. Her last words were ?You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women.?

Tahirih: Forerunner of Women's Liberation in the East (Persian) (Persian Edition)

Ahdieh, Hussein

Religion & Spirituality

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Of all the historical, religious and cultural events in the history of the United States, the arrival of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1912 was the most important one of all. Many people-from all facets of society-had the honor to meet Him, attend His talks, benefit from His wisdom and witness His benevolence and humility. Their encounter with 'Abdu'l-Bahá was life- altering: He touched the depths of their souls and awakened them spiritually. This re-telling of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's days in New York City is both inspiring and illuminating. It is intended to bring you closer to this unique figure in spiritual history, whose life will serve as a model of the true spiritual and ethical life for centuries to come.

'Abdu'l-Bah in New York

History

Chapman, Hillary

Americas

Juxta Publishing

From its founding in 1967, the Harlem Preparatory School attracted the attention of educators in New York City and elsewhere for its innovative educational philosophy and process. Harlem Prep was guided by progressive education principles that promoted individual responsibility and dignity, and community engagement. A Way Out of No Way recounts the story of Harlem Prep as an independent charter school-as told by its former assistant headmaster, Huissein Ahdieh. The National Urban League planned the school as a part of its educational mission, and the Mosler Foundation and the Ford Foundation provided much of its initial funding. Ann Carpenter, Ed Carpenter, and Hussein Ahdieh, who knew each other through their shared Bah#65533;'#65533; Faith, administered the new school along with Sister Ruth Dowd, who was a Catholic nun. Amidst the idealism of the late 60s and early 70s, the free-school movement (now called the 'alternative' school movement') fired the imagination of educators. Harlem Prep enrolled youths, from 17 to 21 years old and, even, some adults as old as 40, who had been failed by the public school system. With poor academic skills, a lack of direction as well as other social and personal problems, these youth had fallen outside the system with no clear future. Harlem Prep was allowed independence in its operation, curriculum, and hiring because it was a private, non-sectarian school. The curriculum was needs-based and multi-disciplinary. Classes met at flexible times. The former supermarket in Harlem in which the school was housed made an open classroom arrangement possible. The State of New York allowed cross observation. Study materials were supplemented by field trips. Tutors and mentors assisted the students with their academic needs. Personal expression was encouraged. An atmosphere of mutual respect characterized the interactions between teachers and students and allowed for them to reverse roles at times. An individual graduated only when he or she had a college acceptance in hand. Many corporations and foundations supported the school financially such as the Mosler Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Coca-Cola, Exxon (Esso) and others. With its motto "Moja Logo! Unity and Brotherhood," Harlem Prep blazed new trails in education with its unique process and structure which guided many students into 189 colleges in a time when there were no alternatives to a static, large, bureaucratic public system. Harlem Prep attracted many notable supporters in education, arts and entertainment, politics, and business, including Sammy Davis Jr., Pete Seeger, and Congressman Charles Rangel.

A Way Out of No Way: Harlem Prep: Transforming Dropouts into Scholars, 1967-1977

Education & Teaching

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

In the 19th century, countless individuals believed a new Revelation was imminent. In Persia, the BAb fulfilled the prediction by several clerics of the appearance of the Promised Qa'im. Tahirih of Qazvin, a gifted teacher, was at the vanguard of spreading the BAb's teachings. She unceasingly proclaimed the BAbI Faith and brought a deeper understanding of its teachings to the rapidly growing numbers of its converts. Her vibrant poetry gave voice to her spiritual longing and passion, and its freshness reflected the vitality of the new spiritual teachings. She emerged as the most outspoken of the Baacute;biacute; leaders. The authorities responded by having her murdered in the dead of night. The memory of her life survives in her poems. At the same time, many Americans believed the Second Coming of Christ was imminent. Several churches and movements emerged, some founded by women. Among them were Ellen G. White, a theological thinker who shaped the beliefs of the Adventist movement, Sojourner Truth, who came up from slavery to electrify audiences with her salvation preaching, and Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Church of Christ Science; these women leaders were prefigured in the 18th century by 'Mother' Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, and the long forgotten female 'exhorters'. The Calling by Hussein Ahdieh and Hillary Chapman describes Tahirih in a fresh, new manner, juxtaposing and interweaving her life and work with that of her American contemporaries women whose existence she was probably not aware of, but who shared with her a spiritual bond and vision of progress and justice

The Calling: Tahirih of Persia and Her American Contemporaries

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Ibex Publishers, Inc.

An inspiring account of the brutal religious persecutions that took place in 1850, 1853, and 1909 in the town of Nayriz, Iran, against its Babi and Baha'i residents. During this time, the town's citizens, spurred on by a corrupt Muslim clergy and government, launched several waves of bloodshed against the Babis - and later Baha'is - who lived there. This type of persecution continues today in present-day Iran toward the Baha'is - on a more subtle level - and the history of the Babis and Baha'is in Nayriz serves as a reminder of what can happen when religious fanaticism and paranoia are allowed to replace rational thinking and tolerance.

Awakening: A History of the Babi and Baha'i Faiths in Nayriz

World

Baha'i Publishing

Tahirih: Forerunner of Women's Liberation in the East by Hussein Ahdieh describes Tahirih (Qurrat al-'Ayn), the trailblazing female nineteenth century Iranian poet, theologian and religious-revolutionary leader in a fresh, new manner. In 1852 she was executed by a state fearful of her message. Her last words were "You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women."

Tahirih: Forerunner of Women's Liberation in the East (Persian) (2nd Edition) (Persian Edition)

Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts

The authors have undertaken an incredible task: to condense the life of one of the most important and charismatic Bahá'í figures of the 20th century into a narrative directed to youth everywhere. 'Amatu'l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum, author, playwright, filmmaker, poetess, Bahá'í ambassadress, and above all, wife of the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, Shoghi Effendi Rabbani, described by 'Abdu'l-Bahá as the 'sign of God' on earth.\nThe Kindle Publishing edition is not a duplex printed cover (no images on the inside of the cover)

Rúhíyyih Khánum

Baháʼí Publications Australia

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