The Guardian Part 2: Egypt and Lebanon (1910-1918)

✻ ✻ ✻ SUMMARY OF THIS VIDEO ✻ ✻ ✻

This video delves into the life of Shoghi Effendi, focusing on his early years and education from 1910 to 1918, covering his experiences in Egypt and Lebanon. It outlines his relationship with his Grandfather, Abdu’l Baha, their separation due to Shoghi Effendi being denied entry to America because of a false medical claim, and his subsequent studies at the Syrian Protestant College in Beirut. The video covers Shoghi Effendi’s activities, his passion for the Baha’i Faith, and his academic achievements. It also touches upon the hardships faced during World War I and highlights Shoghi Effendi’s dedication to his grandfather and the Baha’i Faith, setting the stage for his future role as The Guardian.

✻ ✻ ✻ LINK TO THE CORRESPONDING PART IN THE ONLINE CHRONOLOGY ✻ ✻ ✻

https://theutteranceproject.com/the-guardian-part-2/

✻ ✻ ✻ CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO ✻ ✻ ✻

00:00:00 – Welcome
00:02:04 – Intro
00:03:23 – Section 1: Shoghi Effendi with ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Egypt (September – Oct. 1910)
00:07:55 – Section 2: In Ramleh with the Master (April 1911)
00:10:42 – Section 3: Shoghi Effendi prepares to travel to America (24 – 25 March 1912)
00:13:53 – Section 4: Shoghi Effendi is cruelly turned back (29 – 30 March 1912)
00:17:55 – Section 5: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá worries over His grandson (April 1912)
00:20:11 – Section 6: Freshman year at Syrian Protestant College (1912 – 1913)
00:24:15 – Section 7: Sophomore year at Syrian Protestant College (1913 – 1914)
00:35:54 – Section 8: Junior year at Syrian Protestant College (1914 – 1915)
00:46:45 – Section 9: Senior year at Syrian Protestant College (1915 – 1916)
00:48:11 – Section 10: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi during World War I (1914 – 1918)
00:52:40 – Section 11: Graduate school at Syrian Protestant College (1916 – 1917)

✻ ✻ ✻ LINKS FOR VIOLETTA’S ONLINE CONTENT ON BAHÁ’Í HISTORY ✻ ✻ ✻

The Utterance Project YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/theutteranceproject

The Utterance Project website:
https://theutteranceproject.com/

Below are the four online illustrated chronologies written and illustrated by Violetta Zein:

The Blessed Beauty: The life and Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh
https://theutteranceproject.com/the-blessed-beauty-1/

The Primal Point: The life and Revelation of the Báb:
https://theutteranceproject.com/the-primal-point/

The Extraordinary Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá:
https://theutteranceproject.com/the-extraordinary-life-of-abdul-baha/

The Guardian: The life and work of Shoghi Effendi:
https://theutteranceproject.com/the-guardian/


Below are the completed video narration versions of the chronologies in partnership with Clearwater Bahá’ís, Firm Foundation Academy, Desert Rose Bahá’í Institute, and Immersive Ocean:

Chronology of the Báb in 8 episodes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2rAaqU7PlE&list=PLJTw1CWXTEfm-9A03n8CloY2suEShJjC3


Chronology of Bahá’u’lláh in 12 episodes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO63uGrQKz8&list=PLJTw1CWXTEflnIfzYmM4UA0rLDFSlj8XG

Chronology of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 13 episodes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJdlAI5n6cs&list=PLJTw1CWXTEfnhD0Y-IR7O2PVtg4lY7CYa


Chronology of the Guardian in 21 episodes (ongoing):

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJTw1CWXTEfl-Q1vq_IN3Tday1FI_96x6&si=aG6fQhaUwxLXXIRh

Violetta’s 20 Storytelling Sunday sessions on various topics of Baha’i history:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlDSO97PvhY&list=PLJTw1CWXTEfnVL6CslQjwOsD8ALxrjQap

✻ ✻ ✻ ADDITIONAL LINKS ✻ ✻ ✻

www.bahai.org
www.bahai.us
www.bahaiteachings.org
www.clearwaterbahais.local