The Chosen Path

By Hillary Chapman and Hussein Ahdieh

A lively, accessible retelling of Tahirih's life and courage that follows her journey from a curious, book-loving girl to a bold leader of a new spiritual movement.

The Chosen Path presents Tahirih's story in clear episodes-family and education, marriage, spiritual searching, the dream that led her to the Bab, her teaching and debates, the dramatic Badasht conference, and her eventual martyrdom-using simple language and vivid scenes suited to junior youth and youth. It explains the social rules she challenged, the risks she took to speak about equality and faith, and the ways her poetry and actions stirred people of many backgrounds. Short chapters, illustrations, and questions help make big ideas (justice, courage, spiritual discovery) feel immediate and relatable.

Tahirih's example offers practical inspiration of how a young person's conviction, study, and courage can spark change, how moral strength is lived in everyday choices. and how principled action and faith can transform individual lives and wider society.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192326625X
• ISBN13: 9781923266254
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Baha'i Publications Australia
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary