A richly detailed narrative chronicles the 1881 conversion of five brothers from the Báqirof-Khamsi clan—designated The Five Siyyids by Bahá’u’lláh—and their subsequent disinheritance in northern Iran. Born to wealth, they endured ostracism yet rebuilt prosperity through relentless industry, becoming pillars of a fledgling faith under the shadow of fanaticism.

The book follows their courageous stand against bigotry and state-sponsored persecution, revealing how social privilege became a strategic asset in defending and fostering the vulnerable Bahá’í community. Three generational waves emerge: Siyyid Naṣru’lláh Báqirof’s initial advocacy, Siyyid Ahmad Khamsi-Báqirof’s expansion of outreach, and Mas’ud Khamsi’s groundbreaking missionary work that carried the Faith to tens of thousands across South America. From Iran to Russia, the Holy Land, Europe, Africa and the Amazon and Andes, their story testifies to faith’s power to transcend borders.

Through this global odyssey, insights unfold on the interplay of devotion and resilience, the strategic use of social influence, and the enduring force of love-inspired service. The account offers a model of principled leadership and a blueprint for translating conviction into lasting, world-embracing impact.