‘Abdu’l-Fattáh Sabrí
‘Abdu’l-Fattáh Sabrí (d. August 8, 1957) was an early Egyptian Bahá’í who served on the National Spiritual Assembly of Egypt and Sudan.
Background[edit]
Sabrí was born into a Muslim family in Egypt. He was introduced to the Bahá’í Faith by his brother ‘Abdu’r-Rahmán Rushdí at some point between 1914 and 1918 and became an active member of the Bahá’í community.[1] He and his brother were among the earliest native Egyptians Bahá’ís and were able to teach the religion to others although they faced some criticism and hostility.[2] His son, Hassan Sabri, also became a prominent Bahá’í.[3]
After the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921 some Bahá’ís in Egypt opposed His successor Shoghi Effendi, who had been appointed Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, and Sabrí and his brother worked to ensure the community recognized Shoghi Effendi's leadership of the community. He was elected to the National Spiritual Assembly of Egypt and Sudan at some point after it was established in 1924,[1] serving from at least 1929 to 1952.[4][5]
Sabrí passed away in 1957. Shoghi Effendi conveyed the following message after his passing:
"Grieve, deplore loss distinguished promoter Faith. Long record services unforgettable. Reward great Kingdom. Praying progress soul."[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1970). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 13 (1954-1963), Pg(s) 905. View as PDF.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Bahá’í World, An International Record. (1970). Bahá’í World Centre. Haifa. Volume 13 (1954-1963), Pg(s) 906. View as PDF.
- ↑ Isobel Sabri, Pilgrim Notes recorded after the nightly dinner-table talks of the beloved Guardian, Shoghi Effendi 19-28 April 1957, published at H-Bahai.net
- ↑ Baha'i News Letter (1929). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada. No 35, Pg(s) 4. View as PDF.
- ↑ Baha'i News (1948). National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada. No 211, Pg(s) 7. View as PDF.
