tells the
story of how an ordinary woman achieved extraordinary life victories by
overcoming adversity and embracing daunting life challenges.
Rouhangiz Meshkinnafas Javid straddled two centuries. Born at the end of the
nineteenth century, she became a trail-blazer for her sisters of that generation
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not through her own choice, but rather because of monumental decisions that
she chose to meet head on rather than evade. She was truly a woman ahead of her
time, not only by Iranian standards, but even by Western ones. She overcame
myraids of obstacles that would have stopped a less energetic and fearless
person - obstacles of gender, culture, religion and language. By her own
admission her courage to undertake difficult and sometimes dangerous challenges
came from her belief in the Baha’i teachings…..
Her beautiful and enviable "Swiss" resting place is symbolic of the
transformation that occurred in her life – a life rooted in 19th
century, Iran, seemingly light years behind her final homeland. She left an
enduring legacy for her children, grandchildren and numerous admires around the
world.
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Rouhangiz
Meshkinnafas Javid, Soldier of Bahá'u'lláh
"... The photograph
depicted our beloved mother, bundled up in thick pants and a warm coat,
wearing heavy boots and a big fur hat; all borrowed clothes that her native
Indian friends gave her to keep her warm. You could tell from her
demeanor that she felt very pleased and happy. On the photograph,
three words were written:
"Soldier of Baha'u'llah""
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Mamanjoun's
Pilgrimage at Age 85 with Simin at Bahji
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Four generations, from left:
Mamanjoun, Simin, Roya and Isabelle - 1980
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