Saeid U'llah Arjomand
1957 – 2020
Saeid U'llah Arjomand was born in Iran on 9 April 1957.
It was through a chance encounter, many years later at the Guardian's Resting Place, that Saeid formed a lasting friendship with Munis Abbas. Munis writes: 'We had a brief chat in the gardens where we introduced ourselves to each other, and after a short visit to Mr Ala'i in the visitors' room we enjoyed a spiritual chat and a cup of tea. I had to go back to Newport, South Wales, but before leaving I understood from Saeid he intended to come to Newport in the near future. When Saeid came to Newport he stayed in our house for a couple of days and we came to know more about each other. He mentioned briefly that he came from a Bahá'í family and how Bahá'ís are harassed and persecuted back home in Iran'.
Eventually Saeid returned to Newport to live in Bettws; an area where he came to know people of different positions and backgrounds who were not Bahá'ís. We used to go together to a Buddhist meeting or visit people from an Iranian origin and, on a few occasions, we hired a room to hold devotionals. Saeid knew people from the Newport Interfaith Group, the One World Week organisers, the South Wales Race Equality Council and the Amnesty group. During these meetings Saeid was open about the Bahá'í Faith, and he talked briefly, although straightforwardly, to explain points some would raise about the Faith. To an Iranian group we offered 'Abdu'l-Baha's book The Secret of Divine Civilisation. Saeid mentioned during those days, when we were out and about together, that maybe we should invest in some charitable work on our Bahá'i Holy Days or even on other Faiths' special occasions, and try to introduce the Faith through invitations to the elderly to coffee mornings or to dinner with music, or share charitable activities with groups who work helping children, and those with disabilities. We went to Cardiff to join some of these activities.
Sometimes Saeid invited friends to his house, through general friendship and socialising, but it was also an opportunity to mention the Faith.
Saeid invited me to a memorial meeting he held in London for the passing of his late father. Later Saeid asked me to translate a brief biography about the life of his father from Farsi into English, which I did with the help of an Iranian friend. Saeid was brave, open and straightforward during conversations or questions about the Faith. On occasion Saeid was faced with some prejudiced groups, who were from an Arabic, Iranian or Pakistani background. Saeid could socialise easily with all, and he was polite, frank, firm, wise and calm, but he would not compromise in illustrating the truth and the principles of the Faith. Saeid had a well-known sense of humour, besides his understanding of and sympathy towards people of different backgrounds, especially those less fortunate.
Sadly, with the health difficulties Saeid had, we had fewer opportunities to meet, although I did visit him a couple of times in his care homes. He spent the last three years of his life from early 2017 in a nursing home in Tutshill, Chepstow. The Chepstow Bahá'ís got to know that Saeid was living there, through the kindness of a couple who, when visiting a relative, realised Saeid did not have any visitors. They asked Saeid whether he had a church minister, and Saeid mentioned the National Spiritual Assembly, and so the husband contacted the National Office who then contacted us.
Parkinson disease, which had started some years before, had finally left Saeid severely disabled and requiring twenty-four hour care. Despite Saeid having difficulty with his speech, he still took every opportunity to mention the Bahá'í Faith to anyone who would listen and in doing so Saeid's eyes would sparkle. Saeid enjoyed the banter and humour from the caring staff who loved to make him smile.
Saeid was unable to hold a book and missed reading. He loved William Sears, and a Chepstow Bahá'í friend read God Loves Laughter to him, not once or twice but three times! It was the perfect tonic for him, along with being read prayers and the Holy Writings.
At the end Saeid could no longer communicate, and by his bedside prayers were gently spoken. Saeid passed away on 21 January 2020 and was laid to rest in Christchurch Cemetery, Newport. We are all in this life in a journey towards perfection, and it all depends on how much we are aware, conscientiously, of this fact, and how much effort we make in order to achieve even a little portion of it. May the All Merciful God grant Saeid's soul all peace, rest, forgiveness and grace in the Abhá Kingdom, and raise his station through His will and His infinite mercy.
176–177 B.E. In Memoriam
Published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom April 2021
1957 – 2020
Saeid U'llah Arjomand was born in Iran on 9 April 1957.
It was through a chance encounter, many years later at the Guardian's Resting Place, that Saeid formed a lasting friendship with Munis Abbas. Munis writes: 'We had a brief chat in the gardens where we introduced ourselves to each other, and after a short visit to Mr Ala'i in the visitors' room we enjoyed a spiritual chat and a cup of tea. I had to go back to Newport, South Wales, but before leaving I understood from Saeid he intended to come to Newport in the near future. When Saeid came to Newport he stayed in our house for a couple of days and we came to know more about each other. He mentioned briefly that he came from a Bahá'í family and how Bahá'ís are harassed and persecuted back home in Iran'.
Eventually Saeid returned to Newport to live in Bettws; an area where he came to know people of different positions and backgrounds who were not Bahá'ís. We used to go together to a Buddhist meeting or visit people from an Iranian origin and, on a few occasions, we hired a room to hold devotionals. Saeid knew people from the Newport Interfaith Group, the One World Week organisers, the South Wales Race Equality Council and the Amnesty group. During these meetings Saeid was open about the Bahá'í Faith, and he talked briefly, although straightforwardly, to explain points some would raise about the Faith. To an Iranian group we offered 'Abdu'l-Baha's book The Secret of Divine Civilisation. Saeid mentioned during those days, when we were out and about together, that maybe we should invest in some charitable work on our Bahá'i Holy Days or even on other Faiths' special occasions, and try to introduce the Faith through invitations to the elderly to coffee mornings or to dinner with music, or share charitable activities with groups who work helping children, and those with disabilities. We went to Cardiff to join some of these activities.
Sometimes Saeid invited friends to his house, through general friendship and socialising, but it was also an opportunity to mention the Faith.
Saeid invited me to a memorial meeting he held in London for the passing of his late father. Later Saeid asked me to translate a brief biography about the life of his father from Farsi into English, which I did with the help of an Iranian friend. Saeid was brave, open and straightforward during conversations or questions about the Faith. On occasion Saeid was faced with some prejudiced groups, who were from an Arabic, Iranian or Pakistani background. Saeid could socialise easily with all, and he was polite, frank, firm, wise and calm, but he would not compromise in illustrating the truth and the principles of the Faith. Saeid had a well-known sense of humour, besides his understanding of and sympathy towards people of different backgrounds, especially those less fortunate.
Sadly, with the health difficulties Saeid had, we had fewer opportunities to meet, although I did visit him a couple of times in his care homes. He spent the last three years of his life from early 2017 in a nursing home in Tutshill, Chepstow. The Chepstow Bahá'ís got to know that Saeid was living there, through the kindness of a couple who, when visiting a relative, realised Saeid did not have any visitors. They asked Saeid whether he had a church minister, and Saeid mentioned the National Spiritual Assembly, and so the husband contacted the National Office who then contacted us.
Parkinson disease, which had started some years before, had finally left Saeid severely disabled and requiring twenty-four hour care. Despite Saeid having difficulty with his speech, he still took every opportunity to mention the Bahá'í Faith to anyone who would listen and in doing so Saeid's eyes would sparkle. Saeid enjoyed the banter and humour from the caring staff who loved to make him smile.
Saeid was unable to hold a book and missed reading. He loved William Sears, and a Chepstow Bahá'í friend read God Loves Laughter to him, not once or twice but three times! It was the perfect tonic for him, along with being read prayers and the Holy Writings.
At the end Saeid could no longer communicate, and by his bedside prayers were gently spoken. Saeid passed away on 21 January 2020 and was laid to rest in Christchurch Cemetery, Newport. We are all in this life in a journey towards perfection, and it all depends on how much we are aware, conscientiously, of this fact, and how much effort we make in order to achieve even a little portion of it. May the All Merciful God grant Saeid's soul all peace, rest, forgiveness and grace in the Abhá Kingdom, and raise his station through His will and His infinite mercy.
176–177 B.E. In Memoriam
Published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom April 2021
Saeid U'llah Arjomand
1957 – 2020
Saeid U'llah Arjomand was born in Iran on 9 April 1957.
It was through a chance encounter, many years later at the Guardian's Resting Place, that Saeid formed a lasting friendship with Munis Abbas. Munis writes: 'We had a brief chat in the gardens where we introduced ourselves to each other, and after a short visit to Mr Ala'i in the visitors' room we enjoyed a spiritual chat and a cup of tea. I had to go back to Newport, South Wales, but before leaving I understood from Saeid he intended to come to Newport in the near future. When Saeid came to Newport he stayed in our house for a couple of days and we came to know more about each other. He mentioned briefly that he came from a Bahá'í family and how Bahá'ís are harassed and persecuted back home in Iran'.
Eventually Saeid returned to Newport to live in Bettws; an area where he came to know people of different positions and backgrounds who were not Bahá'ís. We used to go together to a Buddhist meeting or visit people from an Iranian origin and, on a few occasions, we hired a room to hold devotionals. Saeid knew people from the Newport Interfaith Group, the One World Week organisers, the South Wales Race Equality Council and the Amnesty group. During these meetings Saeid was open about the Bahá'í Faith, and he talked briefly, although straightforwardly, to explain points some would raise about the Faith. To an Iranian group we offered 'Abdu'l-Baha's book The Secret of Divine Civilisation. Saeid mentioned during those days, when we were out and about together, that maybe we should invest in some charitable work on our Bahá'i Holy Days or even on other Faiths' special occasions, and try to introduce the Faith through invitations to the elderly to coffee mornings or to dinner with music, or share charitable activities with groups who work helping children, and those with disabilities. We went to Cardiff to join some of these activities.
Sometimes Saeid invited friends to his house, through general friendship and socialising, but it was also an opportunity to mention the Faith.
Saeid invited me to a memorial meeting he held in London for the passing of his late father. Later Saeid asked me to translate a brief biography about the life of his father from Farsi into English, which I did with the help of an Iranian friend. Saeid was brave, open and straightforward during conversations or questions about the Faith. On occasion Saeid was faced with some prejudiced groups, who were from an Arabic, Iranian or Pakistani background. Saeid could socialise easily with all, and he was polite, frank, firm, wise and calm, but he would not compromise in illustrating the truth and the principles of the Faith. Saeid had a well-known sense of humour, besides his understanding of and sympathy towards people of different backgrounds, especially those less fortunate.
Sadly, with the health difficulties Saeid had, we had fewer opportunities to meet, although I did visit him a couple of times in his care homes. He spent the last three years of his life from early 2017 in a nursing home in Tutshill, Chepstow. The Chepstow Bahá'ís got to know that Saeid was living there, through the kindness of a couple who, when visiting a relative, realised Saeid did not have any visitors. They asked Saeid whether he had a church minister, and Saeid mentioned the National Spiritual Assembly, and so the husband contacted the National Office who then contacted us.
Parkinson disease, which had started some years before, had finally left Saeid severely disabled and requiring twenty-four hour care. Despite Saeid having difficulty with his speech, he still took every opportunity to mention the Bahá'í Faith to anyone who would listen and in doing so Saeid's eyes would sparkle. Saeid enjoyed the banter and humour from the caring staff who loved to make him smile.
Saeid was unable to hold a book and missed reading. He loved William Sears, and a Chepstow Bahá'í friend read God Loves Laughter to him, not once or twice but three times! It was the perfect tonic for him, along with being read prayers and the Holy Writings.
At the end Saeid could no longer communicate, and by his bedside prayers were gently spoken. Saeid passed away on 21 January 2020 and was laid to rest in Christchurch Cemetery, Newport. We are all in this life in a journey towards perfection, and it all depends on how much we are aware, conscientiously, of this fact, and how much effort we make in order to achieve even a little portion of it. May the All Merciful God grant Saeid's soul all peace, rest, forgiveness and grace in the Abhá Kingdom, and raise his station through His will and His infinite mercy.
176–177 B.E. In Memoriam
Published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom April 2021
1957 – 2020
Saeid U'llah Arjomand was born in Iran on 9 April 1957.
It was through a chance encounter, many years later at the Guardian's Resting Place, that Saeid formed a lasting friendship with Munis Abbas. Munis writes: 'We had a brief chat in the gardens where we introduced ourselves to each other, and after a short visit to Mr Ala'i in the visitors' room we enjoyed a spiritual chat and a cup of tea. I had to go back to Newport, South Wales, but before leaving I understood from Saeid he intended to come to Newport in the near future. When Saeid came to Newport he stayed in our house for a couple of days and we came to know more about each other. He mentioned briefly that he came from a Bahá'í family and how Bahá'ís are harassed and persecuted back home in Iran'.
Eventually Saeid returned to Newport to live in Bettws; an area where he came to know people of different positions and backgrounds who were not Bahá'ís. We used to go together to a Buddhist meeting or visit people from an Iranian origin and, on a few occasions, we hired a room to hold devotionals. Saeid knew people from the Newport Interfaith Group, the One World Week organisers, the South Wales Race Equality Council and the Amnesty group. During these meetings Saeid was open about the Bahá'í Faith, and he talked briefly, although straightforwardly, to explain points some would raise about the Faith. To an Iranian group we offered 'Abdu'l-Baha's book The Secret of Divine Civilisation. Saeid mentioned during those days, when we were out and about together, that maybe we should invest in some charitable work on our Bahá'i Holy Days or even on other Faiths' special occasions, and try to introduce the Faith through invitations to the elderly to coffee mornings or to dinner with music, or share charitable activities with groups who work helping children, and those with disabilities. We went to Cardiff to join some of these activities.
Sometimes Saeid invited friends to his house, through general friendship and socialising, but it was also an opportunity to mention the Faith.
Saeid invited me to a memorial meeting he held in London for the passing of his late father. Later Saeid asked me to translate a brief biography about the life of his father from Farsi into English, which I did with the help of an Iranian friend. Saeid was brave, open and straightforward during conversations or questions about the Faith. On occasion Saeid was faced with some prejudiced groups, who were from an Arabic, Iranian or Pakistani background. Saeid could socialise easily with all, and he was polite, frank, firm, wise and calm, but he would not compromise in illustrating the truth and the principles of the Faith. Saeid had a well-known sense of humour, besides his understanding of and sympathy towards people of different backgrounds, especially those less fortunate.
Sadly, with the health difficulties Saeid had, we had fewer opportunities to meet, although I did visit him a couple of times in his care homes. He spent the last three years of his life from early 2017 in a nursing home in Tutshill, Chepstow. The Chepstow Bahá'ís got to know that Saeid was living there, through the kindness of a couple who, when visiting a relative, realised Saeid did not have any visitors. They asked Saeid whether he had a church minister, and Saeid mentioned the National Spiritual Assembly, and so the husband contacted the National Office who then contacted us.
Parkinson disease, which had started some years before, had finally left Saeid severely disabled and requiring twenty-four hour care. Despite Saeid having difficulty with his speech, he still took every opportunity to mention the Bahá'í Faith to anyone who would listen and in doing so Saeid's eyes would sparkle. Saeid enjoyed the banter and humour from the caring staff who loved to make him smile.
Saeid was unable to hold a book and missed reading. He loved William Sears, and a Chepstow Bahá'í friend read God Loves Laughter to him, not once or twice but three times! It was the perfect tonic for him, along with being read prayers and the Holy Writings.
At the end Saeid could no longer communicate, and by his bedside prayers were gently spoken. Saeid passed away on 21 January 2020 and was laid to rest in Christchurch Cemetery, Newport. We are all in this life in a journey towards perfection, and it all depends on how much we are aware, conscientiously, of this fact, and how much effort we make in order to achieve even a little portion of it. May the All Merciful God grant Saeid's soul all peace, rest, forgiveness and grace in the Abhá Kingdom, and raise his station through His will and His infinite mercy.
176–177 B.E. In Memoriam
Published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom April 2021
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