G. S. SANTHANAM KRISHNAN (1945 – 1975) Some people are like shooting stars. They brightly illuminate the sky for a short period and capture the attention of everyone before quickly disappearing and not to be seen anymore. Mr. G. S. Santhanam Krishnan of Singapore was one such exceptional soul. He occupies a unique place in the annals of the Faith. He arose to pioneer even before signing the Bahá’í declaration card which was a formality in those days in Singapore. And he pioneered and buried his bones in a country totally unknown to him. His life as a Bahá’í on this earthly plane lasted merely ..read more

25 December 1947 –  27 January 2024   Dato’ Dr. M. Singaraveloo, popularly known as Dato’ Veloo shall forever be remembered as one who had added lustre to the Faith and decorated the pages of Bahá’í history. Veloo as he preferred to be addressed, laboured for the Cause relentlessly and with such a sincerity throughout his life. He rose from humble beginnings and ascended to remarkable heights in life, as one who was very highly respected in all the circles he moved. History will portray him as a compassionate physician who has made the medical profession proud. He had tirelessly ext ..read more

DR. FIRAYDUN MITHAQ, THAILAND This is about my teaching trip to Central America that I undertook after being inspired by a story that I had read about Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s teaching activities in the deep Amazon jungles of Brazil. Her story later came out as a film called “The Green Light Expedition.” I was simply astonished to see that, despite being a lady of an advanced age, Amatu’l-Bahá withstood all odds and set an example for other much younger and energetic teachers of the Faith. My pioneering story began in 1962 when I landed in Laos from Iran. As a pioneer     ..read more

  27 November 1911 – 19 June 1989 This is a story of my dear father, Dr. Harilal Mehraji Munje or popularly known as Dr. H. M. Munje. My late husband Dr. Harry T. D. Rost (known as Tim Rost) began research on my father’s life and services with intention to write his biography. Sadly, with his unexpected passing the work could not be completed. I took over what he had started and collected information about Dr. Munje from various sources. It needs to be mentioned that this story of Dr. Munje who lived a full life of 78 years, filled with immense Bahá’í activities is in no way exhaustive ..read more

5 November 1936 to 16 November 2023 The Malaysian Bahá’í community has been robbed of one of its staunchest promoters of the Faith, created by the wondrous hands of Bahá’u’lláh. Anthony Casimir Louis accepted the Faith during the Ten Year Crusade period and was one of those who was instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the Faith in this country at a time when the Faith was in its nascent stage of development. His relentless services carried out with sincere devotion and the fullest dedication shall forever decorate the pages of Malaysian Bahá’í history. Anthony Casimir Louis, popular ..read more

BOOK REVIEW Mr. Manisegaran’s latest book, ‘DIFFUSERS OF DIVINE FRAGRANCES – An Account of the Hands of the Cause of God Who Visited Malaysia’ is a captivating, inspiring, and informative account of the visits by twelve Hands of the Cause of God to this country. It stands out as a work of pre-eminence among the books that this historian has penned. Biographies of several Hands of the Cause have been published in other parts of the world. While some of those Hands did visit this country, not all those biographies carry information on their visits to Malaysia, or at the most, make only passing ..read more

The unexpected arrival of Hand of the Cause of God Mr. Enoch Olinga to Kuala Lumpur was a pleasant surprise. In early 1971, Hand of the Cause of God Mr. Enoch Olinga, was in Singapore and right at the doorstep of Malaysia, but yet unsure of visiting this country.  It was the ardent prayers of the believers that made it possible for him to visit this country.  It is unfortunate that the beloved Hand of the Cause of God came to Malaysia only once, and that too on a lightning visit.  His visit was to Kuala Lumpur alone that not many of the Bahá’ís in other parts of the country cou ..read more

Dr. Raḥmatu’lláh Muhájir-Hand of the Cause of God and a Knight of Baháʼu’lláh Volumes could be written about the numerous guidance that the Hand of the Cause of God Dr. Raḥmatu’lláh Muhájir gave the community in Malaysia. It is beyond the scope of this story  to detail out each event and episode associated with his visits to Malaysia. This is a humble effort to place on record some salient aspects of the impactful role he played in guiding the Malaysian community in the early days. Dr. Muhájir is fondly remembered as the “Architect of the Malaysian Bahá’í Community” for several arduous ef ..read more

Now play Presented here is the historical background that led to the election of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Malaysia at the first National Bahá’í Convention of Malaysia held in 1964. The coming into existence of this divinely ordained national institution ushered a new era as it was indeed  a turning point in the history of the Faith in Malaysia.  Here is as an opportunity for the current generation of believers to get a glimpse of the spirit and the ecstatic atmosphere that prevailed at that most  dramatic  and unparalleled event. The Faith was intr ..read more

This is my story of serving as a volunteer in the Baháʼí House of Worship in Bahapur, New Delhi. There were so many incredible events and quite unbelievable anecdotes while I was serving there, and they shall forever be etched in my memory. I had heard many wonderful stories about this magnificent edifice and desired to witness for myself the greatness of the temple that was praised by so many visitors and its architectural marvels appreciated by many renowned organizations across the globe. A window of opportunity opened for me during the months of October and November in 2022. Two other fri ..read more