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Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum (8 August 1910 – 19 January 2000), born Mary Sutherland Maxwell, was the wife of Shoghi Effendi from 1937 to 1957 and a prominent figure in the development of the Baháʼí Faith.
Jan 19, 2000 · Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Rabbání ( August 8, 1910 - January 19, 2000 ), best known as Rúḥíyyih Kh ánum, was the wife of Shoghi Effendi who was the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith. She served as Shoghi Effendi's secretary and he appointed her as a Hand of the Cause.
Learn about the life and achievements of Rúhíyyih Khánum, the wife of Shoghi Effendi and the mother of the Universal House of Justice. Read how she was educated by her mother, met ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Guardian, and served the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh.
Learn about the life and achievements of Rúhíyyih Khánum, the wife of Shoghi Effendi and a prominent Bahá'í figure. This book is based on her diaries and testimonies, and is intended for youth and young adults.
Jan 16, 2015 · A tribute to the life and legacy of Ruhiyyih Khanum, the Handmaiden of Glory and the consort of Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha'i Faith. Learn about her childhood, marriage, service, and role as the last living link to the family of Abdu'l-Baha.
Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum is a singular figure in Canadian Bahá’í history. Wife and confidant of Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, she distinguished herself through her writing, filmmaking, extensive world travel, religious leadership, as well as her exemplary efforts in support of aboriginal peoples, the ...
Shoghi Effendi gave her the name Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Kh ánum—“Amatu’l-Bahá” means “Handmaid of Glory,” “Rúhíyyih” means “spirit,” and “ Kh ánum” is a respectful title, like “Lady.”. Kh ánum helped Shoghi Effendi with his many letters to Bahá’ís all over the world.
