What a brilliant talk, thanks for sharing this. I have always come up against educational prejudice. It is a hard prejudice to deal with. We often think of capacity as being education. We will always get what we have always got, if we always hold onto the prejudices we have always had. Those who serve on institutions are often elected to the position because of their position educationally. Yet many of the friends who have not got a highly educated mind, have more to offer than those educated folks. I guess we should start to look not at educational abilities, but at spiritual qualities. I also enjoyed her statement about prayers, and have often had to ask people to speak up so I can hear them, or even when playing a beautiful Baha'i song, it is so low that nobody can make out the words. I also took a keen interest in her statements about the use of fonts for Baha'i pamphlets and not being able to read the written word, because of the particular font used. The idea of using prayers in different languages and the fact that the prayer itself allows each of us to pray to God at the same time as the reader, has always been important to me. Yet, some will either say them so low as to make it nigh impossible to even know what is being said, or say it in a language other than the language of anyone in the community. It was an amazing talk. Thank God I have heard it today.
This is a topic that has played out much in my life recently. And, for me personally, the prejudice also is directed at me, mainly at my vocabulary (which i don't think is that outstanding). I did go to college, but didn't finish my degree, yet even among those in college, there's many socio-economic strata. One thought too is how much my generation in the US has had to question the institutions of "higher education". From this reign of dollar-driven universities, we must now come to a different understanding of what education means. And it was much to my dismay as a student how ignorant people with doctorate degrees can be, in some areas. So yes, the heart is most important. Though, i have always loved listening to prayers in languages i do not understand, same as music. The heart still feels moved.
It was the most honorable days in my life having privilage accompany Ruhiyyih Khanum to my home country of China. During these 3 unforgetable trips visiting friends in different parts of China, I have not only learnt many stories of the Faith from Her, but also deeply impressed by her compassion and her respectful gestures while we were with Her either on plan, in bus or riding on train......
Thank you forever, dear Amatu'l-Bahá, you have taught us the true Bahá'í attitude, reminding us in every of your talks how a Bahá'í should treat other fellow Bahá'ís and other fellow human beings.
Just finishing the two volumes of Maxwells of Montreal and feel so humbled by the example and contribution of Ruhiyyih khanum, she is yet another gift Abdu'l-Baha gave to the Maxwells and the Cause of Baha'u'llah. I feel enriched and humbled by her example and history.
For Baha'is and non believers of the Baha'i faith, this address is a cornerstone of awakening our hearts on how we should believe and how we should share with our friends the holly words of God without worldly prejudice . Again I find it useful for Baha'is to take this as call for teaching the faith wherever we are and all the world of mankind. Allah U Abha!
Her compassion, loyalty and consistency of her love for her faith is unprecedented. I will never forget my own personal interaction with her when I was 13 years old. I love her dearly.
This is a talk given by Amatul-Baha Rúhíyyih Khánum at Montreal 1982 Baha'i Conference. She is in my heart and my prayers. Love Amatul-Baha Rúhíyyih Khánum so much for her candor and service to the faith💕❤️
some of the greatest of the early Baha'is were illiterate and simple people. They were touched in the heart, which in many ways is more important than simple knowledge.
Ruhiyyih Khanum made reference to the year being 138 B.E., so depending on when in the calendar this fell, the year might have been 1981. Just my thoughts.
for those of us who are too young to know, what year was the 6th annual conference? How soon after the passing of the Guardian and the establishment of the Universal House of Justice? Could you edit your description to include this information?
What a brilliant talk, thanks for sharing this. I have always come up against educational prejudice. It is a hard prejudice to deal with. We often think of capacity as being education. We will always get what we have always got, if we always hold onto the prejudices we have always had. Those who serve on institutions are often elected to the position because of their position educationally. Yet many of the friends who have not got a highly educated mind, have more to offer than those educated folks. I guess we should start to look not at educational abilities, but at spiritual qualities. I also enjoyed her statement about prayers, and have often had to ask people to speak up so I can hear them, or even when playing a beautiful Baha'i song, it is so low that nobody can make out the words. I also took a keen interest in her statements about the use of fonts for Baha'i pamphlets and not being able to read the written word, because of the particular font used. The idea of using prayers in different languages and the fact that the prayer itself allows each of us to pray to God at the same time as the reader, has always been important to me. Yet, some will either say them so low as to make it nigh impossible to even know what is being said, or say it in a language other than the language of anyone in the community. It was an amazing talk. Thank God I have heard it today.
This is a topic that has played out much in my life recently. And, for me personally, the prejudice also is directed at me, mainly at my vocabulary (which i don't think is that outstanding). I did go to college, but didn't finish my degree, yet even among those in college, there's many socio-economic strata. One thought too is how much my generation in the US has had to question the institutions of "higher education". From this reign of dollar-driven universities, we must now come to a different understanding of what education means. And it was much to my dismay as a student how ignorant people with doctorate degrees can be, in some areas. So yes, the heart is most important. Though, i have always loved listening to prayers in languages i do not understand, same as music. The heart still feels moved.
It was the most honorable days in my life having privilage accompany Ruhiyyih Khanum to my home country of China. During these 3 unforgetable trips visiting friends in different parts of China, I have not only learnt many stories of the Faith from Her, but also deeply impressed by her compassion and her respectful gestures while we were with Her either on plan, in bus or riding on train......
Thank you forever, dear Amatu'l-Bahá, you have taught us the true Bahá'í attitude, reminding us in every of your talks how a Bahá'í should treat other fellow Bahá'ís and other fellow human beings.
I always listen to this speech/presentation and feel that I am obliged to pass this message to other Bahá'í and non Bahá'í s
Just finishing the two volumes of Maxwells of Montreal and feel so humbled by the example and contribution of Ruhiyyih khanum, she is yet another gift Abdu'l-Baha gave to the Maxwells and the Cause of Baha'u'llah. I feel enriched and humbled by her example and history.
Keyvan Geula mordeahore baholla
Beautiful woman inside and out. She is truly missed. Thank you for this wonderful video.
For Baha'is and non believers of the Baha'i faith, this address is a cornerstone of awakening our hearts on how we should believe and how we should share with our friends the holly words of God without worldly prejudice . Again I find it useful for Baha'is to take this as call for teaching the faith wherever we are and all the world of mankind. Allah U Abha!
Her compassion, loyalty and consistency of her love for her faith is unprecedented. I will never forget my own personal interaction with her when I was 13 years old. I love her dearly.
It's amazing how many of us were still alive when the last member of the Holy Family was alive. I didn't realize that until after her passing.
This is a talk given by Amatul-Baha Rúhíyyih Khánum at Montreal 1982 Baha'i Conference. She is in my heart and my prayers. Love Amatul-Baha Rúhíyyih Khánum so much for her candor and service to the faith💕❤️
Wow! She said Bahais are a bunch Snobs! This is the kind of tough love we need.
Wonderful, Thank God for this amazing woman.
These stories are surely an inspiration for youth animators and even children's classes. Please keep up the good work.
Thank you Amatu'l-Baha! I only wish that you could have made it to Szolnok, Hungary! You always spoke to my heart!
How wonderful to have these precious talks from the past. I am truly grateful.
Ruhiyyih Khanum, never tired to teach the Baha'i Faith.
Really strong massage is here. I love this. ...
some of the greatest of the early Baha'is were illiterate and simple people. They were touched in the heart, which in many ways is more important than simple knowledge.
In fact she connect West and East to each other and served both.she past away and I as a Baha’i love her.
Dear Ezzatollah, do you know the date and location of the cover image for the video. circa 1950s?
Wonderful and still so relevant.
Wonderful.
The photo seems to be from about 25 to 30 years before this audio.
Ruhiyyih Khanum made reference to the year being 138 B.E., so depending on when in the calendar this fell, the year might have been 1981. Just my thoughts.
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When and where was this presentation given? She mentions the Association for Baha'i Studies.
At 41.31 she mentions it's the year 138, which would mean around 1982.
Does anyone remember the date and location of this presentation by Ruhiyyih Khanum's
do you think allah u abha is actually allah u akbar?
No.
for those of us who are too young to know, what year was the 6th annual conference? How soon after the passing of the Guardian and the establishment of the Universal House of Justice? Could you edit your description to include this information?
That would be very grateful. !!!
I was fortunate enough to attend the first ABS conference in December 1975. This, the 6th annual conference, would have been either in 1980 or 1981.