I’m Saloumeh and I live in Bushey.
I was born in Tehran and moved to England when I was twelve. I was born into a Bahá'í family and brought up as a Bahá'í and my parents taught me to love and respect all religions. I had friends from all religious backgrounds. When I was fifteen my parents let me choose my religion and I chose the Bahá'í Faith.
What I love most about the Bahá'í Faith is its principle of the equality of men and women. I am a registered general nurse and a surgical care practitioner. My education was as important to my parents as my brother’s education which is why we’ve both been able to progress in our careers. I myself have a daughter and a son and I look forward to encouraging them both equally to fulfil their potential in their moral, spiritual and academic education.
I feel I am
particularly blessed in my marriage because it is based on love, equality,
partnership, respect and consultation. My husband and I always talk everything
over together before making decisions that affect the family. My husband
has always encouraged me to progress in my career and is very supportive
around the home so that we share all the domestic chores and the children’s
upbringing.∞
From the Bahá’í writings Education holds an important place in the new order of things. The education of each child is compulsory. If there is not money enough in a family to educate both the girl and the boy the money must be dedicated to the girl's education, for she is the potential mother. 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Divine Philosophy, Page 83 |
From the Bahá’í writings And among the teachings of His Holiness Bahá'u'lláh is the equality of women and men. The world of humanity has two wings -- one is women and the other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. Not until the world of women becomes equal to the world of men in the acquisition of virtues and perfections, can success and prosperity be attained as they ought to be. 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Bahá'í World Faith, Page 288 |
