'Abdu'l-Bahá in New York

Of all the historical, religious and cultural events in the history of the United States, the arrival of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1912 was the most important one of all. Many people-from all facets of society-had the honour to meet Him, attend His talks, benefit from His wisdom and witness His benevolence and humility.

Their encounter with 'Abdu'l-Bahá was life-altering: He touched the depths of their souls and awakened them spiritually. This re-telling of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's days in New York City is both inspiring and illuminating. It is intended to bring you closer to this unique figure in spiritual history, whose life will serve as a model of the true spiritual and ethical life for centuries to come.

Of all the historical, religious and cultural events in the history of the United States, the arrival of 'Abdu'l-Bahá in 1912 was the most important one of all. Many people-from all facets of society-had the honour to meet Him, attend His talks, benefit from His wisdom and witness His benevolence and humility.

Their encounter with 'Abdu'l-Bahá was life-altering: He touched the depths of their souls and awakened them spiritually. This re-telling of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's days in New York City is both inspiring and illuminating. It is intended to bring you closer to this unique figure in spiritual history, whose life will serve as a model of the true spiritual and ethical life for centuries to come.

  • Contributors:
    Hussein Ahdieh (Co-Author) | 
    Hillary Chapman (Co-Author)
  • Format: Softcover  | 164 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm | 285 g
  • Publisher: Independently published, 2017
  • ISBN: 9781979506243
  • SKU: AHDIE_YORK
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  • Contributors:
    Hussein Ahdieh (Co-Author) | 
    Hillary Chapman (Co-Author)
  • Format: Softcover  | 164 pages
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm | 285 g
  • Publisher: Independently published, 2017
  • ISBN: 9781979506243
  • SKU: AHDIE_YORK

About Hussein Ahdieh

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

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

Life and Times of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

The Holy Family