Baha’is believe in the power of prayer and you’ll find Baha’is and their friends, throughout the world, getting together to pray. This is often referred to as a ‘devotional gathering’ or ‘devotional meeting’, and they happen in diverse settings, whether in cities or villages.
June 18, 2023 will mark 40 years since 10 Baha’i women were hanged in Shiraz. Their only ‘crime’ was their refusal to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of gender equality, unity, justice, and truthfulness. This collection highlights Baha’i Blog content relating to the ongoing persecution of Baha’is in Iran.
No peace for Iran’s Baha’is on ABC’s “Earshot” hosted by David Rutledge
This is an episode on a radio program called “Earshot” hosted by David Rutledge on ABC (Australia):
The systematic persecution of members of the Baha’i faith in Iran shows no sign of easing. For Iranian-born Bahai’s in Australia, gratitude and love for their adopted home is mixed with distress at the plight of their co-religionists back in Iran. We travel to the western NSW town of Dubbo to meet with Baha’is and talk about education, memories of life in Iran, and their hopes and fears for the future.
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
My dad, Dr. Alimohammad Hashemi, MD served the poor and disadvantaged patient in Isfahan, Iran for 45 years. He was a Baha’i. He was let go from his job in government Clinic because of his religion and lost his pension! I am so honored that Australian people voices raise the concern for these innocent Baha’is!
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My dad, Dr. Alimohammad Hashemi, MD served the poor and disadvantaged patient in Isfahan, Iran for 45 years. He was a Baha’i. He was let go from his job in government Clinic because of his religion and lost his pension! I am so honored that Australian people voices raise the concern for these innocent Baha’is!
Ziaollah Hashemi, MD (August 8, 2015 at 12:51 PM)