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Chosen Path

Tahirih of Persia and her search for God

A lively, accessible retelling of Tahirih’s life and courage that follows her journey from a curious, book-loving girl to a bold leader of a new spiritual movement.

The Chosen Path presents Tahirih’s story in clear episodes—family and education, marriage, spiritual searching, the dream that led her to the Bab, her teaching and debates, the dramatic Badasht conference, and her eventual martyrdom—using simple language and vivid scenes suited to junior youth and youth. It explains the social rules she challenged, the risks she took to speak about equality and faith, and the ways her poetry and actions stirred people of many backgrounds. Short chapters, illustrations, and questions help make big ideas (justice, courage, spiritual discovery) feel immediate and relatable.

Tahirih’s example offers practical inspiration of how a young person’s conviction, study, and courage can spark change, how moral strength is lived in everyday choices. and how principled action and faith can...Show More

A lively, accessible retelling of Tahirih’s life and courage that follows her journey from a curious, book-loving girl to a bold leader of a new spiritual movement.

The Chosen Path presents Tahirih’s story in clear episodes—family and education, marriage, spiritual searching, the dream that led her to the Bab, her teaching and debates, the dramatic Badasht conference, and her eventual martyrdom—using simple language and vivid scenes suited to junior youth and youth. It explains the social rules she challenged, the risks she took to speak about equality and faith, and the ways her poetry and actions stirred people of many backgrounds. Short chapters, illustrations, and questions help make big ideas (justice, courage, spiritual discovery) feel immediate and relatable.

Tahirih’s example offers practical inspiration of how a young person’s conviction, study, and courage can spark change, how moral strength is lived in everyday choices. and how principled action and faith can transform individual lives and wider society.

  • Contributors:
    Hussein Ahdieh (Author) | 
    Hillary Chapman (Author)
  • Format: Paperback | 102 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 6 mm 
  • Publisher: Bahá'í Publications Australia, 2025
  • Note: Revised edition
  • ISBN: 9781923266254
  • SKU: AHDIE_PATH@p
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  • Contributors:
    Hussein Ahdieh (Author) | 
    Hillary Chapman (Author)
  • Format: Paperback | 102 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 6 mm 
  • Publisher: Bahá'í Publications Australia, 2025
  • Note: Revised edition
  • ISBN: 9781923266254
  • SKU: AHDIE_PATH@p

About Hussein Ahdieh (author)

Dr Hussein Ahdieh was born and raised in Nayriz, Iran. He is a sixth-generation Bahá'í, his ancestors figuring among the first in Nayriz to accept the Bábi and later Bahá'í Faith. Hussein immigrated to the United States as a young man. Like many immigrants seeking a better life in America, he worked and attended college in the New York area. Hussein eventually completed a Masters Degree in European Intellectual History and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts.

Dr Ahdieh has had a distinguished career in education in New York. His proudest achievement is to contribute to the establishment of Harlem Preparatory School⏤a world-renowned charter high school for disadvantaged students as its Assistant Headmaster. The school is credited with helping numerous people to rise from poverty to a better life. Dr Ahdieh also served as Director of Educational Programs at Fordham University.

Hussein has been a resident of New York City for all of his adult life.

Titles by Hussein Ahdieh

About Hillary Chapman (author)

Hillary Chapman is a writer, songwriter, teacher, and guitarist. He is a fourth generation American Bahá'í who is the grandson of Hand of the Cause Leroy loas, who worked closely with Shoghi Effendi and Rúḥíyyih Khánum. He holds degrees from Haverford College, the University of Pennsylvania, and a diploma from the University of Paris.

Titles by Hillary Chapman