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"Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum"

1. Address to the 6th Annual ABS Conference in Canada, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1981). Address to the 6th Annual Association for Bahá’í Studies Conference, Canada. Audio. [about]
2. Address to the National Convention, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1983). Audio. [about]
3. Changing Needs in a Changing World, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1960). Talk given in New York City in 1960, on bringing peace to the world. Audio. [about]
4. Dawn Fasting Prayer, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1982). Essay from ‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum's book The Desire of the World. Essays and short articles. [about]
5. Day of Victory, The, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum and Amoz Gibson (1963). Two notable talks given at the First Bahá'í World Congress (London, 1963). Audio. [about]
6. Desire of the World, The: Materials for the contemplation of God and His Manifestation for this Day, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1982/2005). Compiled from the Words of Bahá’u’lláh. Includes a compilation of names and titles of God and of Bahá'u'lláh. Personal compilations. [about]
7. Eagle and Pillar over Shoghi Effendi's resting place, and his visits to Scotland, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1981). Transcript of Ruhiyyih Khanum talking about Shoghi Effendi's visits to Scotland and how the pillar and eagle came to be over his resting place Pilgrims' notes. [about]
8. "Easy Familiarity," Explanations of, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum and Ann Boylan (1912/1947/1974). Statements on displays of affection (hugging and kissing) between members of the opposite sex. Also questions on assembly infallibility, and whether one with a minority opinion should vote against his conscience. Letters from the Guardian. [about]
9. Enoch Olinga: Hand of the Cause of God, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum and Rowshan Mustapha (2001). Lengthy biography of a Hand of the Cause, published in the In Memoriam section of Bahá'í World (1986), followed by a separate section "Enoch Olinga, Reminiscences of Moments with Him," by Rowshan Mustapha. Biographies. [about]
10. Enoch Olinga: Main de la cause de Dieu, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum and Rowshan Mustapha (2006). French version of Ruhiyyih Khanum's "Enoch Olinga, Hand of the Cause of God" (Bahá'í World 18, 1986). Followed by a separate translation of Rowshan Mustapha's "Enoch Olinga, Reminiscences of Moments with Him." Translation anonymous or by committee. Books. [about]
11. Excerpts from a Letter from Ruhiyyih Khanum, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1943-07-31). Passages from a letter distributed by the National Teaching Committee on the topic of steadfastness in light of living a busy life in times of chaos. Personal letters. [about]
12. Freedom and Liberty, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1981). Short talk on the meanings of "liberty" in the Bahá'í writings. Audio. [about]
13. Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, The, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1988). An abridged and updated version of the author's biography Priceless Pearl. Books. [about]
14. Haifa Notes of Shoghi Effendi's Word: Volumes 1 and 2, by May Maxwell and Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1937). Transcriptions of talks given by Shoghi Effendi by May Maxwell and Ruhiyyih Khanum, taken during their pilgrimage in 1937. Pilgrims' notes. [about]
15. Letter to John B. Cornell, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1943-05-25). Short personal letter relating answers from Shoghi Effendi to various questions of Cornell, on voting age, the election of the House, the "Source of all knowledge," etc. Personal letters. [about]
16. Letter to the Bahá'ís of Macy Nebraska, by Shoghi Effendi and Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1947-12-21). One-paragraph letter of greeting from the Guardian, with a short intro from Ruhiyyih Khanum, stating that the original population of the United States has a "great future" and will find "great blessings" in accepting Bahá'u'lláh. Letters from the Guardian. [about]
17. Letter to the Ecole des Jeunes May Bolles Maxwell Conference, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1997-12-19). Personal letters. [about]
18. Letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, 1998, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1998-07-06). Personal letters. [about]
19. Letter to the United States and Canada on racism, 1961, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1961-03-09). Personal letters. [about]
20. Message to First Canadian National Convention, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1948). Message to the delegates and friends attending the First Canadian National Bahá'í Convention, Montreal, 1948; also published in Baha’i News Sept/Oct 1948. It is not clear if this hand-typed document preceded, or followed, the published version. Personal letters. [about]
21. Message to the Indian and Eskimo Bahá'ís of the Western Hemisphere, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1969). Letter to Native American and Inuit believers, about the assurance given in the Bahá'í Writings that their future is very great, and that they themselves best help to fulfill these promises by taking the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh to their own people. Essays and short articles. [about]
22. Ministry of the Custodians: An Account of the Stewardship of the Hands of the Cause 1957-1963, by Universal House of Justice and Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1992). Account of the stewardship of the Hands of the Cause of God from 1957-63, from the passing of Shoghi Effendi to the election of the House, riding the waves of crisis to the moment of victory — the fulfillment of prophecy. Documents from the Universal House of Justice. [about]
23. Notes of Address in Ottawa, Ontario, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1960-05-27). [needs abstract] Notable Talks. [about]
24. Passing of Shoghi Effendi, The: 1896-1957, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum and John Ferraby (1958). Detailed account of the final days of the life of the Guardian. Biographies. [about]
25. Personal Remarks to the Friends, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1953). [needs abstract] Notable Talks. [about]
26. Prayers of Bahá'u'lláh, The, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 9 (1940–1944) (1945). Essay about various prayers and meditations of Bahá'u'lláh. Published Articles. [about]
27. Prescription for Living, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1950/1978/2015). Thoughts on how to weave a happy individual life and a happy, united, world life: on love and marriage, death, work, habits, sorrow and trial, and the Bahá'í teachings. Books. [about]
28. Priceless Pearl, The, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1969). The classic biography of The Guardian, written by his wife. Books. [about]
29. Public Address of Ruhiyyih Khanum to the 1953 Conference in Wilmette, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1953). [needs abstract] Notable Talks. [about]
30. Quote from Ruhiyyih Khanum to Mrs. J.E. Bolles, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1953-06). One short note about the "urgency of this particular time in history," from Ruhiyyih Khanum to Mrs. J.E. Bolles, contained in a letter from Agnes Alexander to "Lucy," June, 1953. Pilgrims' notes. [about]
31. Re-florescence of Historical Romance in Nabil, The, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum, in Bahá'í World, Vol. 5 (1932–1934) (1934). Essay reflecting on the dominant themes of The Dawn-Breakers, an early narrative of Bábí history authored by Nabil-i-A'zam. Published Articles. [about]
32. Ruhiyyih Khanum's Tribute to Shoghi Effendi at the Kampala Conference (Uganda) 26 Jan 1958, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1958). Notes of the moving tribute by Ruhiyyih Khanum to Shoghi Effendi immediately after his passing, given at the Kampala International Conference (Uganda), 26 January 1958 Notable Talks. [about]
33. Shoghi Effendi: The Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1970?). Audio. [about]
34. Signs of God on Earth, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1963). Talk presented at the First Bahá'í World Congress in London, 1963, about pioneering, teaching indigenous people, and about her memories of the Guardian. Audio. [about]
35. Speaking in Edinburgh, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1981-08). Address at Edinburgh Bahá'í Centre. Includes discussion of Shoghi Effendi in Scotland and the eagle and pillar at his resting place. Audio. [about]
36. Spiritual Assembly's Growing Pains, A, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1976). A play, in 28 pages, showing "some of the workings of a Bahá'í Spiritual Assembly: some of the blunders, some of the problems; how certain types of people fit better into one office and others into another." Fiction. [about]
37. Teaching Problems / Success in Teaching, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum, in Bahá'í News (1949). Three versions of an article: first published as "Teaching Problems" in March 1949, then as "Success in Teaching" in June 1949, and a Persian translation. Personal letters. [about]
38. This is Faith, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1954). One poem. Poetry. [about]
39. To the Bahá'í Youth, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (n.d.). [needs abstract] Personal letters. [about]
40. Twenty-Five Years of the Guardianship, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1948). An early account of Shoghi Effendi's ministry, written by his wife while he was still alive. Books. [about]
41. What It Is to Be a Bahá'í?: A Letter to the Bahá'í Youth from Ruhiyyih Khanum, by Ruhiyyih (Mary Maxwell) Khanum (1948). The object of life to a Bahá'í is to promote the oneness of mankind. Personal letters. [about]

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