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Abdu’l-Baha was the eldest son of Baha’u’llah who referred to Him as “the Mystery of God” and “a shelter for all mankind”, however Abdu’l-Baha preferred to be called “Abdu’l-Baha” which means “the Servant of Baha” in reference to His servitude to Baha’u’llah. When Abdu’l-Baha passed away on 28 November 1921, He was eulogized as One who led humanity to the “Way of Truth,” as a “pillar of peace” and the embodiment of “glory and greatness.”
Hello and welcome to the Baha’i Blogcast with me your host, Rainn Wilson.
In this series of podcasts I interview members of the Baha’i Faith and friends from all over the world about their hearts, and minds, and souls, their spiritual journeys, what they’re interested in, and what makes them tick.
In this special episode in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the passing of Abdu’l-Baha, I’m joined by my good friend Shahin Sobhani, who among many other things, was the creator of 239days.com, a site dedicated to the time Abdu’l-Baha spent in North America. Shahin tells us about his childhood and his Baha’i ancestors, and shares stories about Abdu’l-Baha, whom Baha’u’llah called “The Mystery of God”. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this conversation as much I did!
Find out more about some of the things we covered below:
* Learn more about Abdu’l-Baha and the commemoration of the Centenary of His passing here: The Mystery of God
* Website created in honor of Abdu’l-Baha’s visit to North America: 239Days.com
* Read this Baha’i Blog interview with Shahin Sobhani about 239Days.com: 239Days.com Relaunches in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Abdu’l-Baha
* Find out more about:
– The Universal House of Justice
– Shoghi Effendi
– Abdu’l-Baha
– The Bab
– Baha’u’llah
* Shahin is the founder of SwissVBS
* Shahin mentions the following:
– Mulla Husayn
– Battle of Fort Tabarsi
– Nabil-i-Azam
– The Dawn-breakers
– Quddus
– Islamic/Iranian Revolution
– Persecution of the Baha’is in Iran
– Landegg International University
– Dr. Hossein Danesh
– Suheil Bushrui
– Townshend International School
– Baha’i Firesides
– May Maxwell
– John Robarts
– Audrey Robarts
– Baha’i Pioneering
– Tablet of Ahmad
– Louis Gregory
* Shahin talks about Douglass Martin
* Douglas Martin Talks: Historical Consciousness and the Divine Plan
* Shahin metions Nader Saiedi, who was also a guest on the Baha’i Blogcast: Baha’i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson – Episode 20: Nader Saiedi
* Shahin mentions Rhett Diessner, who was also a guest on the Baha’i Blogcast: – Baha’i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson – Episode 43: Rhett Diessner- https://www.bahaiblog.net/2020/03/bahai-blogcast-with-rainn-wilson-episode-43-rhett-diessner/
* Rainn mentions Mona Foundation, CEO, Mahnaz Javid, who was also a guest on the Baha’i Blogcast: Baha’i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson – Episode 49: Mahnaz Aflatooni Javid
* Website about ‘One Common Faith’: onecommonfaith.net/en
* ‘One Common Faith’ article: An Introduction to ‘One Common Faith’
* Audio reading of One Common Faith
* Here’s the animation Shahin helped with: What is the Baha’i Faith? An Introduction by Rainn Wilson
* Book: ‘God Passes By‘ by Shoghi Effendi
* Quote by Baha’u’llah about Abdu’l-Baha: “Blessed, doubly blessed, is the ground which His footsteps have trodden”.
* You may also be interested in listening to ‘The Journey West‘ podcast.
* QUOTE: “Freedom is not a matter of place. It is a condition.” -Abdu’l-Baha
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Thanks for listening!
-Rainn Wilson
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