Hussein Ahdieh

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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. He served as Treasurer of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the City of New York for many years and several times has represented his area at the U.S. Bahá'í National Convention.

In addition to "Awakening", which have been published in five languages ,Dr. Ahdieh is the author of
1. 'Abdu'l-Bahá in New York, a concise, informative history of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's activities during his visits to the area,
2." A Way Out of No Way,Harlem Prep: Transforming Dropouts into Scholars, 1967-1977" ," 3."The Calling ,Tahirih of Persia and her American contemporaries"
4. "Foreigner, From an Iranian Village to New York City"

for more information ,please visit:
www.Nayriz.org
http://www.awakeningnayriz.org
www.AbdulBahainNewYork.org
Centenary Celebration of the Day of the Covenant,NYC:
https://vimeo.com/55453913
TahirihThePureOne.com
HarlemPrepSchool.com
Reviews of authors books:
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Foreigner: From an Iranian village to New York City, and the lights that led the way. Jun 10, 2019

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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... a compelling story that will leave the reader in tears one moment and laughter the next ... an easy read that is poignant and at times provocative, humorous, at other times sad, and yet always informative and filled with hope ... I encourage you to join Ahdieh and Chapman for a surprising and powerful journey in which laughter mingles with tears and sorrow turns to joy. Eric S. Mondschein
Hussein Ahdieh’s remarkable journey from a rural village in Iran to director of a university in New York is not just another feel-good story about the American Dream at its best. Told with humor, Ahdieh gives us an intimate history of the Bahá’í Faith in Iran from the point of view of a family that helped shape that history. He also shares his personal account of the turbulent 1960s as he helped educate some of the ‘tired, poor, and huddled masses’ of Americans forgotten in the country of their birth. Buy one copy of Foreigner for yourself, and a dozen more for family and friends who could use an uplifting story and a good laugh. Peter Murphy
To all peoples who have come from immigrant parents and grandparents ... to all those interested in resilience and what inspires that resilience ... to all children of immigrants who now wonder but never asked what their parents’ or grandparent’s life was really like ... to all struggling peoples still on their migration path who could use, now and then, a little laughter laced with hope to ease the way ... to all who find inspiration from the longsuffering and patient men and women who somehow pushed through their moment in history and made it better ... to all restless young adults and elder sages alike who honor those who have met violent oppression with courage, community building based on trustworthiness, skills and character ... this story is meant for you. For all of us. Mara Khavari

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'Abdu'l-Baha in New York Mar 30, 2018

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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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 honor 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.

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A Way Out of No Way: Harlem Prep: Transforming Dropouts into Scholars, 1967-1977 Jun 16, 2016

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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From its founding in 1967, the Harlem Preparatory School attracted the attention of educators in New York City and elsewhere for its innovative educational philosophy and process. Harlem Prep was guided by progressive education principles that promoted individual responsibility and dignity, and community engagement. A Way Out of No Way recounts the story of Harlem Prep as an independent charter school—as told by its former assistant headmaster, Huissein Ahdieh.

The National Urban League planned the school as a part of its educational mission, and the Mosler Foundation and the Ford Foundation provided much of its initial funding. Ann Carpenter, Ed Carpenter, and Hussein Ahdieh, who knew each other through their shared Bahá'í Faith, administered the new school along with Sister Ruth Dowd, who was a Catholic nun.

Amidst the idealism of the late 60s and early 70s, the free-school movement (now called the ‘alternative’ school movement’) fired the imagination of educators. Harlem Prep enrolled youths, from 17 to 21 years old and, even, some adults as old as 40, who had been failed by the public school system. With poor academic skills, a lack of direction as well as other social and personal problems, these youth had fallen outside the system with no clear future.

Harlem Prep was allowed independence in its operation, curriculum, and hiring because it was a private, non-sectarian school. The curriculum was needs-based and multi-disciplinary. Classes met at flexible times. The former supermarket in Harlem in which the school was housed made an open classroom arrangement possible. The State of New York allowed cross observation. Study materials were supplemented by field trips. Tutors and mentors assisted the students with their academic needs. Personal expression was encouraged. An atmosphere of mutual respect characterized the interactions between teachers and students and allowed for them to reverse roles at times. An individual graduated only when he or she had a college acceptance in hand. Many corporations and foundations supported the school financially such as the Mosler Foundation, the Ford Foundation, Coca-Cola, Exxon (Esso) and others.

With its motto "Moja Logo! Unity and Brotherhood," Harlem Prep blazed new trails in education with its unique process and structure which guided many students into 189 colleges in a time when there were no alternatives to a static, large, bureaucratic public system.

Harlem Prep attracted many notable supporters in education, arts and entertainment, politics, and business, including Sammy Davis Jr., Pete Seeger, and Congressman Charles Rangel.

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Awakening: A History of the Babi and Bahai Faiths in Nayriz Jun 17, 2014

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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Awakening: A History of the Babi and Bahai Faiths in Nayriz is an inspiring account of the brutal religious persecutions that took place in 1850, 1853, and 1909 in the town of Nayriz, Iran, against its Babi and Bahai residents.

During this time, the town’s citizens, spurred on by a corrupt Muslim clergy and government, launched several waves of bloodshed against the Babis—and later Bahais—who lived there. This type of persecution continues today in present-day Iran toward the Bahai's—on a more subtle level—and the history of the Babi and Bahai Faiths in Nayriz serves as a reminder of what can happen when religious fanaticism and paranoia are allowed to replace rational thinking and tolerance.

The book gives accounts from survivors, attempts to explain the motives of the persecutors, and tries to provide a context—if any can be found—for the level of brutality that occurred. To any unbiased reader, the accounts of betrayals, tortures, and massacres will be shocking, yet sadly similar to other mass killings that have taken place around the globe.

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Despertar: Historia de la Fe Bábí y de la Fe Bahá’í en Nayríz (Spanish Edition) Nov 29, 2015

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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Awakening: A History of the Babi and Bahai Faiths in Nayriz is an inspiring account of the brutal religious persecutions that took place in 1850, 1853, and 1909 in the town of Nayriz, Iran, against its Babi and Bahai residents.

During this time, the town s citizens, spurred on by a corrupt Muslim clergy and government, launched several waves of bloodshed against the Babis and later Bahais who lived there. This type of persecution continues today in present-day Iran toward the Bahai's on a more subtle level and the history of the Babi and Bahai Faiths in Nayriz serves as a reminder of what can happen when religious fanaticism and paranoia are allowed to replace rational thinking and tolerance.

The book gives accounts from survivors, attempts to explain the motives of the persecutors, and tries to provide a context if any can be found for the level of brutality that occurred. To any unbiased reader, the accounts of betrayals, tortures, and massacres will be shocking, yet sadly similar to other mass killings that have taken place around the globe.

Precious Glimmers: The Bahá'í Faith in New York, 1892 - 1932 Apr 25, 2020

by Hussein Ahdieh

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"Precious Glimmers" recalls highlights of the first 40 years of the Bahá’í Faith in New York, City of the Covenant, 1892-1932. These include meetings, talks, conferences, proclamations, teaching activities, and important administrative milestones. Some of the early Bahá’ís found in these pages are Arthur Pillsbury Dodge, Lua Getsinger, Juliet Thompson, Mountfort Mills, Roy Wilhelm, Louis Gregory, Howard MacNutt, and Martha Root

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The Chosen Path: Tahirih of Persia and Her Search for God Apr 22, 2020

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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In 19th century Persia, women were wretchedly oppressed. Left uneducated, confined to menial tasks, expected to obey the demands and whims of their husbands, offered almost no choices in life, even wealthy women were little better than slaves. But in this darkness, one woman stood out and stood up as a force of things to come.Tahirih of Qazvin, was an educated woman and gifted teacher of religion and philosophy and an accomplished poet. In the vanguard of the new Babi Faith, she brought a deeper understanding of its teachings to a rapidly growing number of followers. Her vibrant poetry gave voice to her spiritual longing and passion, and its freshness reflected the vitality of the new spiritual teachings revealed by the Bab. She emerged as the most outspoken of the Babi leaders. The authorities responded by having her murdered in the dead of night. At the moment of her martyrdom, Tahirih proclaimed “You can kill me…, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women.” Tahirih’s example has inspired countless women to extraordinary feats.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá in New York Jul 10, 2017

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman

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Of all the historical, religious and cultural events in the history of the United States, the arrival of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in1912 was the most important one of all. Many people--from all facets of society--had the honor to meet Him, attend His talks, benefit from His wisdom and witness His benevolence and humility. Their encounters with Him were 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 will 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.

This title and over 1 million more available with Kindle Unlimited.

L’Éveil: Histoire de la foi bábíe et de la foi bahá'íe à Nayríz (French Edition) Aug 1, 2016

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman , Simon Van Pamel

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En 1850, Nayríz était une ville agricole endormie de la province de Fars en Iran. Le 27 mai de cette année, Vaḥíd, un porte-parole érudit du Báb, proclama le message exaltant du nouveau prophète du haut de la chaire d’une mosquée. Et Nayríz ne devait plus jamais être la même. La ville avait été secouée dans les affres douloureuses de l’éveil.

"L’Éveil" raconte les combats héroïques des bábís en 1850 et 1853 contre les forces écrasantes de la monarchie despotique d’Iran et le traitement horrible des survivants, surtout des femmes, des enfants et des vieillards. Il couvre en profondeur l’histoire de Vaḥíd - chef aussi bien dans le domaine spirituel que sur le plan de l’action et annonciateur d’un nouveau mode de vie aux habitants de Nayríz. Il fournit aussi un récit détaillé des troubles de 1909, moins connus mais non moins dramatiques.

"L’Éveil" est destiné à un large public mais est riche en détails historiques. Il enregistre, pour la postérité, sous une forme lisible et attrayante, les sacrifices, les actes héroïques et les exploits des premiers croyants bábís et bahá’ís de Nayríz.

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'Abdu'l Bahá en Nueva York (Spanish Edition) May 21, 2014

by Hussein Ahdieh , Hillary Chapman , Miguel Gil

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