The official music video for the 1985 hit "Mona With the Children" written and performed by Canadian musician and composer Douglas John Cameron. https://youtu.be/KEyaGAFvFKQ Video released by True North Records in 1985 recounts the story of a sixteen year old girl who was put on trial and executed because of her beliefs. The song was nominated for a Juno in 1985 ..read more

Russell Brand STAY FREE with special guest comedian and actor, Omid Djalili. https://youtu.be/6ZIF-uVEOWU In this clip Omid speaks about the current situation in Iran and about the 40th anniversary of the execution of ten Bahá’í women in Iran. He also speaks about a music video made about the execution of a 17 year old Bahá’í woman named Mona Mahmudnizhad (September 10, 1965 – June 18, 1983.) After Omid’s segment, included is an upscaled version of the video by Douglas John Cameron with cameo appearances by Jim Seals, Dash Crofts, Buffy Saint-Marie, and Dan Seals. See the full interview: https ..read more

The Bahá’í writings place a special emphasis on the importance of education, describing it as the “primary, the most urgent requirement” for achieving the prosperity of nations. Bahá’u’lláh states: “Knowledge is as wings to man’s life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent upon everyone.” “Every child is potentially the light of the world—and at the same time its darkness.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá adds, “wherefore must the question of education be accounted as of primary importance.” 'Abdu'l-Baha further writes: “The education and training of children is among the most meritorious ac ..read more

BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The journey of the International Bahá’í Convention participants culminated with high emotion yesterday evening, as they commemorated the Festival of Riḍván on the sacred grounds surrounding the Shrine of Bahá'u'llah in Bahjí—a deeply moving experience that left them brimming with inspiration. https://youtu.be/JIF7HjPZxu0 The Festival of Riḍván holds a special place in the hearts of Bahá’ís, as it marks the period when Bahá'u'lláh, the Founder of the Faith, publicly proclaimed His mission as a Messenger of God. This twelve-day festival, celebrated from 21 April to 2 May, i ..read more

Learn more about Leroy Ioas, Champion of the Charters of the Baha'i Faith > In 1912, a young boy named Leroy Ioas had the opportunity to meet the Master during His visit to Chicago. As he was on his way to hear ‘Abdu’l‐Baha’ at the Plaza Hotel, Leroy decided to purchase flowers for Him. Despite having only a small amount of money, he was able to find a big bouquet of white carnations, which happened to be his favorite. As he got closer to the hotel, he changed his mind about giving 'Abdu'l-Baha the flowers and informed his father of his decision. His dad was genuinely perplexed, "Why, when ..read more

Prayer was revealed by Bahá'u'lláh for Samandar https://youtu.be/gisxkoG6NuA This prayer was revealed by Bahá'u'lláh for Samandar to be repeated 19 times for making decisions. Bahá’u’lláh wrote: "Samandar, upon him rest My glory, hath ever been the recipient of divine favours, and there hath befallen him in the path of God that which His knowledge alone can encompass. In regard to his affairs, let him repeat nineteen times: 'Thou seest me, O my God, detached from all save Thee and cleaving unto Thee. Guide me, then, in all mine affairs unto that which profiteth me for the glory of Thy Cause an ..read more