Women of Consequence in the Life of the Báb | Baharieh Maani Rohani

Women have played important roles in all religious dispensations, but never treated as men’s equals in religious history. In the age heralded by the Báb and inaugurated by Bahá’u’lláh, justice has been declared the hallmark, equality of men and women a cardinal principle. The restoration of the rights of women, who constitute half of the human population of the world, entails treating them fairly in history.
Upholding the principle requires a fresh look at every practice that has in the past contributed to women lagging behind. One such practice has been minimizing the importance of the roles they have played in religious history. Recognizing the value of their services to the advancement of the Cause of God is directly linked to promoting justice and equity. The bicentenary celebration of the birth of the Báb presents excellent opportunity to learn about the women closely related to Him, who have suffered patiently in His path and made unique contributions to His Person and His Cause.
The webinar scheduled for June 2, 2019 is about women closely related to Him who stand out in stature and the poignancy of their services. Top on the list are Fatimih Bagum; His wife, Khadijih Bagum and her sister, Zahra Bagum. Their lives will be discussed in light of the Writings revealed in their honor and about them.
Baharieh Rouhani Maani, born and raised in Iran, studied Persian literature at the University of Shiraz before pioneering to Kenya in December 1960. To meet the criterion for including the Bahá’í Faith in the curriculum of the newly established Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of East Africa, University College, Nairobi, she registered as a student in academic year 1969-1970 and took courses for credit in Islamic History, African Tradition in Religion and Religion in General.
After eleven years in Kenya, in December 1971 she joined the staff of the Bahá’í World Center, where she served in various capacities for about thirty-eight years. In August 2009 she relocated to Washington, DC, where her daughter and her family live. She is a researcher, author and translator, has published several books and numerous articles on the status of women in religion and other topics.

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

What a beautiful presentation! One cannot help but feel the depth of the suffering and struggle for these women, but also profound appreciation of their nobiltiy. 💜

[@louiseadaikkalam3995]

Thanks so much for the presentation on the women close to the Bab!

[@mahtabyeganegi5929]

beautiful presentation

[@joannnadeau5004]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation of the women in the life of the Bab! I will share these wonderful stories!

[@cara-leekelly1315]

Many thanks 🥰

[@narsreenjohnson4966]

how many family of the Bab are alive and where are they?The Afnans?

[@WilmetteInstitute]

Dear Nasreen: Baharieh Rouhani Maani has sent us the following reply. "The Bab left no lineal descendent, His only child died at birth or shortly thereafter. Afnans are those related to Him through His parents and His wife. The descendants of these categories are numerous. They are scattered throughout the world. "

[@BNTLifeCoaching]

So so delightful and informative, many blessings ❤️❤️❤️

[@narsreenjohnson4966]

Thanks for sharing at this very important time the 200 year anniversary of the Bab.I dont have the dawn breakers but you inspired me to buy it and read.I did not know about these stories.thankyou again.

[@narsreenjohnson4966]

I feel if a woman Manifestation of God arrives no one will believe her.I guess they never believe the past Manifesttions of God even thou they were men.A women will get lots of trouble.