Baha'i Bookstore customer Service Toll Free: 1.800.999.9019 Local: 847.853.7899 Some were sent to Tihrán and then returned to Qazvín and martyred. It is a sad streak in humankind that—requires—such deeds to open their minds, their hearts, their eyes. Let us return to our theme. Burial Location: No cemetery details. (function() { That is exactly what Tahirih’s martyrdom has done. I love this, beautifully done. Note: The materials on this site are an individual initiative, offered as an educational resource for Bahá’ís to consider as they strive to understand and implement the … The very moment he learned that his daughter knew of the Shaykhí doctrines, Mullá Sálih’s denunciations rang out, and he cried: “Javád has made you a lost soul!” Táhirih answered, “The late Shaykh was a true scholar of God, and I have learned an infinity of spiritual truths from reading his books. Shamelessly, grossly, screaming obscenities, he cried out: “That Shaykh is the one who has kindled this fire of evil, and subjected the whole world to this ordeal!” There was an inquirer in the audience, a native of Shíráz. Dawn Breakers – Chapter 3. They brought her into a garden, where the headsmen waited; but these wavered and then refused to end her life. Her prophetic dying words: “You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women,” echo throughout the years and her story continues to inspire women and men all over the world. This play about Táhirih, the first woman to accept the teachings of the Báb and an influential poet, scholar, and champion of women’s emancipation, was staged at a Bahá’í summer school in southern France and will also be performed for general audiences in theaters in France and Switzerland. Art Design by Joe Paczkowski Staged in a peaceful garden setting, the community of Mundaring, Australia, hosted a theatrical performance based on the life of Táhirih, entitled Let the Wind Untie my Perfumed Hair. He forced a scarf between her lips and rammed it down her throat. Listen as Kristy Corwin tells about this inspirational story and her grandparents’ role in creating the eloquent music that conveys the Here as elsewhere the ‘ulamás were soon in a state of frenzy and they commanded that the newcomers be expelled. But Mírzá Taqí, the Governor of Ámul, got word of this, and with seven hundred riflemen arrived in Níyálá. This good news reached her in Karbilá and she at once began to teach. The King has commanded that you be set free, but only on condition that you leave his realms. Adam's Wish- Unknown Poetry of Ṭáhirih. She was called Umm-Salmá; she was the daughter of Hájí Mullá Sálih, a mujtahid of Qazvín, and her paternal uncle was Mullá Taqí, the Imám-Jum‘ih or leader of prayers in the cathedral mosque of that city. Tahirih was the only woman among the Letters of the Living. The dream reminded me of Tahirih and the Story of Joseph so I thought I’d write up something that indicates the relationship of Tahirih and the Story… As for Táhirih, after the breakup at Badasht she was captured, and the oppressors sent her back under guard to Tihrán. the well known Turkish poet Sulayman N'Azim Bey would later lament.' Baha'i Blog is not an official Baha'i site and is purely an individual initiative operating as a not-for-profit entity. If you are a follower of the Law, why did you deal that learned mujtahid a cruel, a fatal blow in the mouth? } July 6, 2020. Tahirih instantly accepted this new Faith, and became one of its early champions: The appearance of such a woman as Qurratu’l-’Ayn is in any country and any age a rare phenomenon, but in such a country as Persia it is a prodigy—nay, almost a miracle. This is the story of the sacrifice of one of the first fighters of women's rights in the history of the Persian Empire. That official duly surrendered the stolen goods, the drivers with their animals came back out of the city, the travelers took their places and resumed the journey. The Governor set guards over her house and shut her away, writing Baghdad for instructions as to how he should proceed. She was a nurse and had memorized Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy book, the Kitab-i-Aqdas, which is the book of laws of the Bahá’í Faith. Source: The next morning they arrested the defenseless believers and thereupon subjected them to agonizing torture, though all were innocent and knew nothing of what had come to pass. Their tragedies widen the eyes of the people and unstop their ears. They sought to take up the holy form, but I cast myself down on the corpse and I warded them off.” Táhirih answered: “This is the meaning of your dream: you are about to deliver me from the hands of the Shí‘ih divines.” “I too had interpreted it thus,” said Ibn-i-Álúsí. Táhirih Day that shall exalt!…” and thus was the new Dispensation announced and the great Resurrection made manifest. She refused an offer of marriage from the Shah. It was in serving the Truth that I paid him for his deed.”, These things would take place before the reality of this Cause was revealed and all was made plain. Bahai.org. event : evt, Dear Jaine Toth ~ Thank you for this eloquently written article about Tahirih. After the murder of her impious uncle, Mullá Taqí, in Qazvín, Táhirih fell into dire straits. Inefficiency and wretchedness, the fruit of Even their own progeny are quick to be about the world, to join the swirling dance of this life, and leave the wise ones in their dust. This mischief was kindled by the divines.” He immediately commanded the kad-khudá to return all the travelers’ belongings. History records the appearance in the world of women who have been signs of guidance, power and accomplishment. } })(); Mashhadí Ḥusayn and Mashhadí Muḥammad-I-Ádhirbáyjání, Ḥájí Mullá Mihdí-i-Yazdí aka Haji Mulla Mihdi-i-‘Atri. Then came the attempt on the life of the Sháh; a farmán was issued; she was sentenced to death. In those days, that sort of thing would happen. Táhirih soon left her father and went to live with her brother, and there the great ladies of the city would come to visit her; all this until the murder of Mullá Taqí, when every Bábí in Qazvín was taken prisoner. Once there he observed that despite his confession, the others were not released. While she languished thus, Bahá’u’lláh dispatched Hádíy-i-Qazvíní, husband of the celebrated Khátún-Ján, from the capital, and they managed, by a stratagem, to free her from that embroilment and got her to Tihrán in the night. Is this the way you treat your guests?” When her letter was brought to the Governor of Kirmánsháh he said: “I knew nothing of this injustice. The Persian poetess and theological scholar Tahirih (the Pure One), also referred to as Qurratu’l-’Ayn (Solace of the Eyes), received the gift of learning to read and write in a society where daughters were only taught domestic arts. Evenings, Bahá’u’lláh, Quddús and Táhirih would come together. Check your email for the latest from BahaiTeachings.org. The official website of the Baha'i Faith is: Sign up for our newsletter and get all our latest content. But so great was the press of people around her that she transferred her residence to another quarter, engaged night and day in spreading the Faith, and freely associated with the inhabitants of Baghdad. As he sat without, Táhirih listened to him from behind the veil. Accordingly Táhirih, with her women companions, left the muftí’s house, saw to arranging for their travel gear, and went out of Baghdad. on: function(evt, cb) { If you are a dervish and follow the Path, one of the rules of the Path is to harm no man. Actress/recording artist Tadia brings Tahirih to life and becomes the 19th century legal scholar and Persian poetess with haunting power. ... UK Baha'i Office of Public Affairs. Images: The story of Tahirih, one of the Blessed Bab’s most significant Letters of the Living or Apostles, is intended for young readers. South Australian poet Roshanak Amrein. In spite of the storm of chaos stirred up at Badasht, Baha’u’llah gave her the name “The Pure One.” He also made the equality of the sexes one of the primary principles of his entire revelation: I am endeavouring, with Baha’u’llah’s confirmations and assistance, so to improve the world of the handmaidens that all will be astonished. Afterward, Quddús hastened away to the Fort of Tabarsí and the Blessed Beauty, with provisions and equipment, journeyed to Níyálá, having the intention of going on from there by night, making His way through the enemy encampment and entering the Fort. I sympathize with Babism with all my heart inasmuch as it teaches people brotherhood and equality and sacrifice of material life for service to God. From the bottom of the well where she died, Tahirih’s strength, conviction, faith, purity and love affects all who learn of her life. The only female among the Letters of the Living, as the 18 original disciples of the Bab were known, Tahirih was divorced by her husband who also ensured she would never again see her children. Here she remained about three months, waiting for word and directions from Constantinople. Had the Babi religion no other claim to greatness, this were sufficient—that it produced a heroine like Qurratu’l-’Ayn. She translated and expounded “The Best of Stories,” also writing in Persian and Arabic, composing odes and lyrics, and humbly practicing her devotions, performing even those that were optional and supernumerary. There she was imprisoned in the house of Mahmúd Khán, the Kalántar. From those who grow old happily, content, full of many thoughts and much wisdom, full of God’s gifts, few will learn, few will seek them, few will listen. With eloquence and fervor, Vahíd was discoursing on the signs and verses that bore witness to the advent of the new Manifestation. Her insatiable curiosity led her to peruse the writings of the Bab, the prophet of whose teachings Tolstoy wrote: …inasmuch as they keep to the principal fundamental ideas of brotherhood, equality and love, have a great future before them… I sympathize with Babism with all my heart inasmuch as it teaches people brotherhood and equality and sacrifice of material life for service to God. When she was still a child her father selected a teacher for her and she studied various branches of knowledge and the arts, achieving remarkable ability in literary pursuits. Embarrassed at his father’s behavior, Ibn-i-Álúsí apologized. Do we doubt the coming turning point that even the girls of Islam will embrace the Pure One as the true Heroine and march in unison to the Day of God? Actress, writer, and workshop leader Jaine Toth currently resides in Eloy, AZ near the Desert Rose Baha'i Institute. Get in touch with the Baha’is in your community. Death: September 1852 Tahirih and the Surah of Joseph Recently someone on line had a dream about Tahirih and a man with a torn shirt of many colours. And he strangled Táhirih. ); While Tahirih was a prisoner in the house of the kalantar one of his sons married a young girl. Now is the time to show forth the true signs of God, to rend asunder the veils of idle fancy, to promote the Word of God, and to sacrifice ourselves in His path. Is it possible to add back in the missing "the" in the quote from Tahirih about "You can kill me as soon as you like..."? Then one night, in support of her contention, Táhirih quoted a holy tradition from the Imám Ja‘far-i-Sádiq; and since it confirmed what she was saying, her father burst out laughing, mocking the tradition. The Tahirih community strives to uphold these values within the organization … One of those gardens was assigned to Quddús, but this was kept a secret. The one-woman show retells the stirring story of this heroine of the Bábí Faith. The family of Hollywood composer Russ Garcia and his wife, lyricist Gina Garcia, are coming together to produce a musical that honors the life of Tahirih, one of the heroines of the Baha’i Faith. We were guests in your city. Tahirih instantly accepted this new Faith, and became one of its early champions: Tahirih is an excellent example of Abdu’l-Baha’s wish and serves as an inspiration for women everywhere. In Badasht, there was a great open field. listeners: [], At the start, those who were present fled away, and some forsook their Faith, while some fell a prey to suspicion and doubt, and a number, after wavering, returned to the presence of Bahá’u’lláh. The following statement conveys the core values on which Tahirih was founded and operates. It happened that there was a celebration at the Mayor’s house for the marriage of his son; a nuptial banquet was prepared, and the house adorned. When they left the city, a number of Arab believers, carrying arms, walked along beside their convoy. But she was aflame, enamored, restless, and could not be still. Love lights a fla, Strive ye with all your hearts, raise up your voic, How can faith-based individuals and organizations, My hope for you is that you will ever avoid tyrann, As we suffer these misfortunes we must remember th. She discomfited the learned men of Persia by her brilliancy and fervor. When a few days had passed the killer gave himself up; he confessed to the authorities, informing them that he had committed the murder because Mullá Taqí had vilified Shaykh Ahmad. This great day would be established through the influence of a divinely inspired Educator, whom the Bá… The victims were left on the bare ground, with no food, no shelter, and no means of traveling on. The universal Advent is now proclaimed!” The believers gathered in that tent were panic struck, and each one asked himself, “How can the Law be abrogated? While Tahirih was a prisoner in the house of the kalantar one of his sons married a young girl. How is it that this woman stands here without her veil?”. – Leo Tolstoy, quoted in Appreciations of the Baha’i Faith, p. 35. Another was set apart for Táhirih, and in a third was raised the pavilion of Bahá’u’lláh. Thus she remained, a helpless captive. 'The Story of Tahirih' performed by Baha'i youths at the Winter School, 2018, at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Picture Tahirih, speaking to the wife of the governor in whose home she has been under house arrest. In those days the fact that the Báb was the Qá’im had not yet been proclaimed; it was the Blessed Beauty, with Quddús, Who arranged for the proclamation of a universal Advent and the abrogation and repudiation of the ancient laws. The flower of Tihrán’s ladies were invited, the princesses, the wives of vazírs and other great. She alighted at the mansion of Bahá’u’lláh and was lodged in an upper apartment. Never mind if it angers my father.” Accordingly, Mullá Javád sent over the writings of the Shaykh and the Siyyid. Let deeds, not words, be our adorning!”. Born in 1814, Tahirih (TAH-heh-ray) was an exemplar of women’s strength in Persia, at a time when most women were kept illiterate and hidden from the public sphere. Give me whatever you have of these books. Tahirih. The night of the wedding, when all the princesses and the ladies of the royal household were assembled in the kalantar's home, one of these royal ladies said, "It would be … BAKU, Azerbaijan — The story of Tahirih, a Bahá’í heroine born of Azeri roots, has long been a symbol of inspiration in the country of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in our content reflect individual perspectives and do not represent the official views of the Baha'i Faith. 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