In His Will, Baha’u’llah instructed all to turn to His eldest Son, Abdu’l-Baha, not only as the authorized interpreter of the Baha’i Writings but also as the perfect exemplar of the Baha’i Faith’s spirit and teachings. Every year Baha’is celebrate Abdu’l-Baha as the Centre of Baha’u’llah Covenant.
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Melbourne, Australia with Shahrzad Afifi who sings “Ancient Root” based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was composed by Shahrzad Afifi.
This song was filmed and recorded in Melbourne, Australia in November 2023.
LYRICS/QUOTE:
When the ocean of My presence hath ebbed and the Book of My Revelation is ended, turn your faces toward Him Whom God hath purposed, Who hath branched from this Ancient Root. The object of this sacred verse is none other except the Most Mighty Branch [Abdu’l-Baha].
Jordan Raj is a comedian, content producer and third culture kid. Born in Australia and raised in the Czech Republic by parents with ambiguous eastern origins, he is grateful for his unique perspective as his brain grapples to embrace the world. With brief journeys into the spheres of singing, public speaking, high school teaching and magic, he loves all types of performance and loves creating humorous video content to share online. Jordan is known for the “What’s That Word?” Series on Baha’i Blog and a number of explainer videos on Baha’i Holy days which he co-created with his cousin Raj. Currently, Jordan is living in Germany with his wife, where he spends his time doing stand up comedy and producing the Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions series.
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Thank you. How wonderful that this powerful instruction by the Ancient Beauty has been put to music. Lovely, thank you!
Maury Miloff (December 12, 2024 at 12:21 AM)