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.
Only a week after Stevie Iwaszko accepted the message of Baha’u’llah, he set out on a journey to affirm his new found faith and meet Baha’is from around the world.
This video depicts one section of his trip in Key West, Florida, after having only been introduced to the Baha’i Faith and declared a Baha’i for a week. His adventurous spirit and desire to serve caused him to visit communities throughout Canada, the US and around Central America. He, as well as other traveling Baha’is like Gustaff Besungu, helped invigorate local communities and start programs for junior youth, youth, Ruhi study circles, and prayer gatherings.
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.
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Beautiful! Faith in action.
Coriolano Corrêa (September 9, 2016 at 6:38 PM)
Nice! What a bond of friendship to teach His Cause!
Criselda R. Figuerres (September 9, 2016 at 9:50 AM)