Spanning the tumultuous journey of the Bahá’í Faith in Iran, this intimate family chronicle follows the Rouhani clan of Nayriz from the earliest ministries of Bahá’u’lláh to the establishment of the Universal House of Justice. Bearing witness to foundational moments and relentless persecution—fires, floods and the wrenching loss of loved ones—their saga mirrors the broader story of the Bahá’í community. Each generation confronted adversity with unwavering faith, standing as teachers, defenders and pioneers of a nascent global religion.

Penned as a tribute to parental devotion and ancestral perseverance, the narrative illuminates the sacrifices required to sustain spiritual legacy through the darkest trials. Rejecting worldly comforts and enduring material hardship, the Rouhanis scattered across continents to advance Bahá’u’lláh’s vision of human unity. Their example of renouncing personal desire to serve a higher purpose offers both a moving testament to endurance and a stirring call to participate in the ongoing work of unifying humankind.