Hussein Ahdieh is travelling, generating interest in his upcoming book, Awakening: A History of the Bábi and Bahá’í Faiths in Nayriz.

Hussein, with the help of several friends, has created an intriguing presentation that highlights the birth and growth of the Faith in Nayriz since 1850. It focuses on the heroic exploits of Vahíd and the inhabitants of Nayriz who embraced the message of the Báb in 1850, their struggle in Khajih Fortress, the martyrdom of Vahid, subsequent upheavals in 1853 and 1909, and the suffering of the survivors of those upheavals in the hands of a ruthless enemy. It also highlights the evolution of the Bahá'í community in Nayriz and sheds new light on the role of strong, dedicated Bábi and Bahá'í women.

Additionally, the presentation unveils a collection of tablets from Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to Hussein’s ancestors or to the people of Nayriz. For many years, members of Hussein’s family safeguarded the tablets, especially during periods of active persecution. The tablets eventually were carried to Haifa for safekeeping. Hussein has arranged to have the tablets restored, digitally enhanced and tastefully decorated.

So far Hussein has spoken to captivated audiences at Green Acre, Louhelen and Bosch Bahá’í schools as well as Acuto, Italy and Izmir, Turkey with other presentations scheduled.

Hussein with Reader at 2014 Persian Conference, Chicago
Hussein Editing Awakening Persian Translation
Dr. Ehsan Yarshater, eminent scholar and invaluable advisor on Awakening.
Hussein with grandson Thomas Chatting at Green Acre with Robert Ahdieh and Gordon Naylor (NSA Canada) Green Acre Homecoming 2012	With Dr. Ehsan Yarshater at Persian Conference in Chicago With Bob Harris at Green Acre Irfan Colloquium Acuto, Italy
Irfan Colloquium Bosch School May 2012
Irfan Colloquium Louhelen School October 2012
Georgia Bahá'í School, May 2013
In Izmir, Turkey
Atlanta
Green Lake, Wisconsin, August 2013
Day Spring Baha'i School, Maryland 2013
Association for Baha'i Studies Conference, California 2013
Persian Conference in Chicago, September 2013, With Prof. Yarshater and Timothy Moore, Director of U.S. Baha'i Publishing Trust