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Hasan M. Balyuzi

April 12, 2024

Hasan M. Balyuzi (7 September 1908 – 12 February 1980) was a prominent Iranian member of the Baháʼí Faith.[1] He served in administrative institutions of the religion for decades, worked for the BBC, and was a prolific writer. He produced innumerable articles and a series of scholarly books on Muhammad and the central figures of the Bahá'í dispensation: the Bab, Bahá'u'lláh and 'Abdu'l-Bahá. His consecration to serving the Faith, and his deep spirituality led to his being named a Hand of the Cause (of God) in 1957. He established a trust and a library for Bahá'í research and donated his works to it. The library contains more than 10 thousand items and continues to grow.

Biography edit

Balyuzi was born in Shiraz, Iran, but he spent most of his life in Britain. Balyuzi was an Afnán, a descendant of the Báb, on both sides of his family. His father became governor of the Persian Gulf ports. The family was exiled to India during WWI where he spent from about age 8 through 16, and there was tutored in Persian, Arabic, went to "Bishops College" of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Poona. Later Balyuzi's family moved back to Iran when his father became Minister of the Interior; Balyuzi attended school in Cyprus. His father died in 1921, his mother moved to Shiraz, and Edward G. Browne assisted in arranging his education in London about a year before his father died. Balyuzi then went on to Beirut and prepared for college.

While living in Beirut, Balyuzi met Shoghi Effendi at a time he considered himself a Muslim.[1] He found a copy of Some Answered Questions and read other papers on the religion but remained skeptical. However, as the relationship between himself and Effendi grew he found the need to join the religion at age 17, in November, 1925. He then attended American University of Beirut and advanced with a degree in chemistry and then a Masters of Arts in Diplomatic History along with various sports of student societies. In 1932 he went to Britain where he studied diplomatic history at the London School of Economics and earned a Master of Science degree in 1935. Meanwhile, in 1933-4 Balyuzi wrote an article for a Persian newspaper commenting about politics in Europe and Shoghi Effendi wrote a warning about involvement in politics and this was to have a decisive impact on his life. At Ridván 1933 he was elected as a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Great Britain, where he was re-elected until 1958 and served as Vice-Chair and later served as Chair. In 1938 he was the lead actor in a dramatic presentation in a play adaption of the Seven Valleys.[2] It was also in 1938 that he began to publish a biographical article on Baháʼu'lláh, followed by the Báb and ʻAbdu'l-Bahá,[1] and later these would expand into books.

From around 1942 he worked with the Persian Section of the BBC until 1958 presenting programs on Iran and Persian history. Along the way he married Mary Brown and they had five sons. He also traveled the country often giving lectures. In October 1957 he was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God by Shoghi Effendi.

He began to write books from 1970 starting with one on Edward Granville Browne.[1] In 1976 he wrote "Muhammad and the Course of Islam" and Moojan Momen became his assistant. His books, especially this "Course of Islam" text, have been donated to libraries,[3] and used as part of lectures[4] and in discussions.[5]

Balyuzi died in London on 12 February 1980.

Establishments in his memory edit

Afnan Library edit

He left instructions that an Afnan Library Trust for Baháʼí Faith research be established and contributed his own library of materials to it.[1] The library, located in Sandy near Cambridge, United Kingdom, opened in 2015 with over 10,000 items on diverse topics and had received further donations of materials. Moojan Momen is one of the Afnan Library's trustees.[6]

Memorial Lectures of the Association of Baháʼí Studies edit

A memorial lecture series was named after him held by the Association of Baháʼí Studies for North America.[7]

Previous Hasan M. Balyuzi lecturers:[8]

Works edit

  • Balyuzi, Hasan (2001). ʻAbdu'l-Bahá: The Centre of the Covenant of Baháʼu'lláh (Paperback ed.). Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-043-8.
  • Balyuzi, Hasan (1973). The Báb: The Herald of the Day of Days. Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-048-9.
  • Balyuzi, Hasan (1980). Baháʼu'lláh, King of Glory (Paperback ed.). Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-328-3.
  • Balyuzi, Hasan (1963). Baháʼu'lláh: The Word Made Flesh (Paperback ed.). Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 978-0-85398-001-8.
  • Balyuzi, Hasan (1985). Eminent Baháʼís in the time of Baháʼu'lláh. The Camelot Press Ltd, Southampton. ISBN 0-85398-152-3.
  • Balyuzi, Hasan (1982). Studies in Babi and Baha'i History, Vol. 1. Los Angeles: Kalimat Press. ISBN 978-0-933770-16-4.

References edit

  • Harper, Barron (1997). Lights of Fortitude (Paperback ed.). Oxford, UK: George Ronald. ISBN 0-85398-413-1.
Specific
  1. ^ a b c d e Hasan M. Balyuzi, Hand of the Cause of God - the Treasure of All Humanity, by Richard Francis, 1998, Bahai-library.com
  2. ^ Shakespeare presented in out-of-doors theatre, The News (Frederick, Maryland) 08 Aug 1938, p. 5.
  3. ^ * New Books at county library, The Robeson, Lumberton, NC, May 23, 1973, p. 4
    • Baha'i members donate books, The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas)22 Dec 1976, p. 5.
    • Baha'is present book to public library, Great Falls Tribune (Great Falls, Montana)05 Mar 1977, p. 5.
  4. ^ Contemporary religion trends to be discussed, Daily Independent Journal (San Rafael, California)08 Apr 1967, p. 20.
  5. ^ Harvey all wrong about Islam, Letter to editor by Harry Massoth, Reno Gazette-Journal (Reno, Nevada) 29 Jan 1981. p. 4.
  6. ^ Outstanding collection of Baha'i literature finds permanent home, Baháʼí World News Service, 15 February 2015.
  7. ^ Call for 2014 Hasan M. Balyuzi Memorial Lectureship Nominations, by Robert Stockman, Wilmette Institute, October 30, 2013
  8. ^ Hasan M. Balyuzi Lecturers, Association for Baháʼí Studies - North America
  9. ^ Farzam Arbab (Sep 2016). ABS 2016 (video). Association for Baha'i Studies.

External links edit

  • Afnan Library

April 12, 2024
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Hasan M Balyuzi 7 September 1908 12 February 1980 was a prominent Iranian member of the Bahaʼi Faith 1 He served in administrative institutions of the religion for decades worked for the BBC and was a prolific writer He produced innumerable articles and a series of scholarly books on Muhammad and the central figures of the Baha i dispensation the Bab Baha u llah and Abdu l Baha His consecration to serving the Faith and his deep spirituality led to his being named a Hand of the Cause of God in 1957 He established a trust and a library for Baha i research and donated his works to it The library contains more than 10 thousand items and continues to grow Contents 1 Biography 2 Establishments in his memory 2 1 Afnan Library 2 2 Memorial Lectures of the Association of Bahaʼi Studies 3 Works 4 References 5 External linksBiography editBalyuzi was born in Shiraz Iran but he spent most of his life in Britain Balyuzi was an Afnan a descendant of the Bab on both sides of his family His father became governor of the Persian Gulf ports The family was exiled to India during WWI where he spent from about age 8 through 16 and there was tutored in Persian Arabic went to Bishops College of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Poona Later Balyuzi s family moved back to Iran when his father became Minister of the Interior Balyuzi attended school in Cyprus His father died in 1921 his mother moved to Shiraz and Edward G Browne assisted in arranging his education in London about a year before his father died Balyuzi then went on to Beirut and prepared for college While living in Beirut Balyuzi met Shoghi Effendi at a time he considered himself a Muslim 1 He found a copy of Some Answered Questions and read other papers on the religion but remained skeptical However as the relationship between himself and Effendi grew he found the need to join the religion at age 17 in November 1925 He then attended American University of Beirut and advanced with a degree in chemistry and then a Masters of Arts in Diplomatic History along with various sports of student societies In 1932 he went to Britain where he studied diplomatic history at the London School of Economics and earned a Master of Science degree in 1935 Meanwhile in 1933 4 Balyuzi wrote an article for a Persian newspaper commenting about politics in Europe and Shoghi Effendi wrote a warning about involvement in politics and this was to have a decisive impact on his life At Ridvan 1933 he was elected as a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Great Britain where he was re elected until 1958 and served as Vice Chair and later served as Chair In 1938 he was the lead actor in a dramatic presentation in a play adaption of the Seven Valleys 2 It was also in 1938 that he began to publish a biographical article on Bahaʼu llah followed by the Bab and ʻAbdu l Baha 1 and later these would expand into books From around 1942 he worked with the Persian Section of the BBC until 1958 presenting programs on Iran and Persian history Along the way he married Mary Brown and they had five sons He also traveled the country often giving lectures In October 1957 he was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God by Shoghi Effendi He began to write books from 1970 starting with one on Edward Granville Browne 1 In 1976 he wrote Muhammad and the Course of Islam and Moojan Momen became his assistant His books especially this Course of Islam text have been donated to libraries 3 and used as part of lectures 4 and in discussions 5 Balyuzi died in London on 12 February 1980 Establishments in his memory editAfnan Library edit He left instructions that an Afnan Library Trust for Bahaʼi Faith research be established and contributed his own library of materials to it 1 The library located in Sandy near Cambridge United Kingdom opened in 2015 with over 10 000 items on diverse topics and had received further donations of materials Moojan Momen is one of the Afnan Library s trustees 6 Memorial Lectures of the Association of Bahaʼi Studies edit A memorial lecture series was named after him held by the Association of Bahaʼi Studies for North America 7 Previous Hasan M Balyuzi lecturers 8 2016 Farzam Arbab 9 2015 Nazila Ghanea 2014 Vahid Rafati 2013 Layli Miller Muro 2012 Shapour Rassekh 2011 Nader Saiedi 2010 Julio Savi 2009 Otto Don Rogers 2008 Houshmand Fatheazam 2007 Will van den Hoonaard 2006 Janet Khan 2005 John Hatcher 2004 Ali Nakhjavani 2003 Suheil Bushrui 2002 Udo Schaefer 2001 Fariborz Sahba and Hossein Amanat 2000 Bahiyyih Nakhjavani 1999 Richard Thomas 1998 William S Hatcher 1997 Dorothy Nelson 1996 Ross Woodman 1995 Amin Banani 1994 David Ruhe 1993 Abbas Amanat 1991 David Hofman 1990 Helen Elsie Austin 1988 Moojan Momen 1986 Adib Taherzadeh 1985 Dorothy Freeman 1984 David Hofman 1983 Firuz Kazemzadeh 1982 Gayle Morrison 1981 Douglas Martin Glenford Mitchell 1980 Abbas Afnan Muhammad AfnanWorks editBalyuzi Hasan 2001 ʻAbdu l Baha The Centre of the Covenant of Bahaʼu llah Paperback ed Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 043 8 Balyuzi Hasan 1973 The Bab The Herald of the Day of Days Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 048 9 Balyuzi Hasan 1980 Bahaʼu llah King of Glory Paperback ed Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 328 3 Balyuzi Hasan 1963 Bahaʼu llah The Word Made Flesh Paperback ed Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 978 0 85398 001 8 Balyuzi Hasan 1981 Khadijih Bagum the Wife of the Bab Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 100 0 Balyuzi Hasan 1970 Edward Granville Browne and the Bahaʼi Faith Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 023 3 Balyuzi Hasan 1985 Eminent Bahaʼis in the time of Bahaʼu llah The Camelot Press Ltd Southampton ISBN 0 85398 152 3 Balyuzi Hasan 1976 Muhammad and the Course of Islam Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 478 6 Balyuzi Hasan 1982 Studies in Babi and Baha i History Vol 1 Los Angeles Kalimat Press ISBN 978 0 933770 16 4 References editHarper Barron 1997 Lights of Fortitude Paperback ed Oxford UK George Ronald ISBN 0 85398 413 1 Specific a b c d e Hasan M Balyuzi Hand of the Cause of God the Treasure of All Humanity by Richard Francis 1998 Bahai library com Shakespeare presented in out of doors theatre The News Frederick Maryland 08 Aug 1938 p 5 New Books at county library The Robeson Lumberton NC May 23 1973 p 4 Baha i members donate books The Hays Daily News Hays Kansas 22 Dec 1976 p 5 Baha is present book to public library Great Falls Tribune Great Falls Montana 05 Mar 1977 p 5 Contemporary religion trends to be discussed Daily Independent Journal San Rafael California 08 Apr 1967 p 20 Harvey all wrong about Islam Letter to editor by Harry Massoth Reno Gazette Journal Reno Nevada 29 Jan 1981 p 4 Outstanding collection of Baha i literature finds permanent home Bahaʼi World News Service 15 February 2015 Call for 2014 Hasan M Balyuzi Memorial Lectureship Nominations by Robert Stockman Wilmette Institute October 30 2013 Hasan M Balyuzi Lecturers Association for Bahaʼi Studies North America Farzam Arbab Sep 2016 ABS 2016 video Association for Baha i Studies External links editAfnan Library Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hasan M Balyuzi amp oldid 1142258659, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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