We are deeply saddened by the untimely loss of beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Amin John Amirkia. Born on December 17, 1981 in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., Amin passed away unexpectedly and peacefully while sleep in Shanghai, China on October 6, 2012. An accomplished lawyer, a loving son, a caring brother and a trusted friend, he will be sorely missed by all whose path he crossed. We hope that this site will provide a means for all those who knew and loved Amin to share their tributes, memories and in some ways find console from the grief of this tragedy. We also ask for your prayers for Amin and his family during this very difficult time. We shall never forget Amin.
“O SON OF THE SUPREME!
I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve? I made the light to shed on thee its splendor. Why dost thou veil thyself therefrom?”– Bahá’u’lláh
Please free to email any tributes, memories or pictures to be posted to info@aminamirkia.org.
Dear Family,
I was so happy to have seen Amin in China this past July. I loved my second-cousin soooooooooooooooooooooo much. He was very kind, generous and awesome! He took us to places in Beijing and the most fabulous restaurants. At Milly & Kalan’s wedding, he looked so handsome. I loved him so much and I cried when I heard the news of his passing. Dayee and Farzaneh-khanum, I am sooooo sorry for your loss.
Tia (11 years old) from Portland, Oregon, USA & Bologna, Italy
Dear Amin,
I will miss your presence in this world, but I will see you again in the next.
Much love,
Basir
A precious, kind, gentle soul. We will miss him but now his soul will sore, he will join his grandfather and aunt in the Abha-Kingdom.
Out thoughts and prayers are with his lovly parents Farzameh khanoon, Shidfar Khan, his loving sister Laila and dear Vafa.
Much love
Moojan, Noushin and family
The news of the unexpected passing of our most dear Amin saddened our hearts beyond measure. We are all profoundly grief stricken and feel his loss. We realize that death is never easy to accept, and when it is unexpected it adds to the grief.
His radiant face, and his beautiful, loving, infectious smile will be missed. His was full of life. We will never forget his kindness in showing us around in our last trip there and helping us with translations. We will always cherish the memories of the few days we got to spend with him while in China. He had a special bond with children, and Daria, Aria and Paya loved and bonded with him!! He was a brother to dear Maryam and Zhou Hai. A son to dear Shidvash and Bijan. He was an example to the whole family in his dedication to the Faith and we recall how hard he worked on his Ruhi classes and study circles.
Dear Amin will forever be recalled for his exemplary dedication and service to the Cause of God. He served in his pioneering post with selflessness, courage, steadfast dedication, and profound resolution. Undoubtedly he will be in his service an example for many future generations. Although we cannot be with you physically, we offer our heartfelt condolences and earnestly pray for his beloved soul. His noble spirit is assuredly receiving the reward of his devoted selfless services to the Cause. His passing leaves a large gap in our hearts.
With kind regards and deepest sympathy,
Yours affectionately,
Arash and Parisa
Dear Amirkia Family, Dearest Shidfar,
We were all very saddened to receive the news through my aunt Mahmehr Golestaneh on the sudden passing of Amin. My mother Mahrou, and my sisters Aida and Susan, and all our children, all of whom are resident in Brazil, are joining you in prayers for the progress of his dear soul in all worlds of God. My aunt Mahmehr also asked me to convey her condolences and assurance of her prayers for all of you.
With loving regards,
Iradj
Dear Amirkia Family,
This is a crushing loss for Amin’s friends as I know it is for everyone. Amin was as much a brother to me as my flesh and blood, and he is responsible for a large part of the person I am today. Thank you so much for raising such an great friend and human being. My life is infinitely better for having known him. Please be comforted in the knowledge that our thoughts and love are with you during this trying time.
Thank you for everything Amin.
With much love,
Danny and the Thompsen Family
Dear Amirkia family and dearests Shidfar and farzaneh,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences in such an unexpected happening. My mother Mahrou conveys her loving prayers to dear Amin and to all the family. May God always bring you fortitude and blessings. For all Amin’s pure hearted services to the Faith and to others may his soul progress in all the worlds of God.
Kindest and loving regards,
Susan
Dearest Amirkia,
My mother, Sorraya Abrichamian, and I send our deepest condolences to your family. We will continue to pray for his beautiful soul in the Abha Kingdom.
Deep Sympathy,
Khandan (Farahmand) Hosseini
I don’t know if this is going to be posted, I hope so because I want the family to know that we are remembering and praying for all of you. Last night we heard the new of his passing. I was going to an Assembly meeting in San Juan Puerto Rico. Following the Assembly prayer, a prayer for his soul was said. We will have you in our prayers in this moment of sorrow. Love, Marisa
Dear Amirkia Family Friends:
My heartfelt condolences on the untimely loss of your beloved Amir. One more star has been added to the velvet night sky. May his light continue to shine in our hearts.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Patricia Bahia
(Daughter of Farah (Eghrari) and Maarten Nieuwenhuizen)
Dear Amirkia family:
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Amin and will remember him in our prayers. Although we did not have the pleasure to have met him, the reading of everything posted makes us love him as a son and send you our heart felt condolences.
Dear Amirkia family,
I was very sad to hear of Amin’s untimely passing. I send all of you my love, prayers, and deepest condolences. May the Blessed Beauty exalt his station and bring solace to your grieving hearts.
Zohreh
Dear Shidfar, Farzaneh jan , Vafa and Laila joon:
Amin has left a big gap in our aching hearts- having heard the unfuthomable news of his untimely passing. He was a gentle, an extremely kind and very loving person. Amin was shining with an absolute outstanding character! He will always be missed!
We will continue to pray for his progress in the next world.
With deepest sympathy.
Parvaneh
Beloved Farrzaneh, Shidfar, Vafa & Laila,
Much loved Amirkia and Azizi families,
Heartbroken with the news of the untimely passing of precious Amin, we are all united with you in thoughts and prayers for the elevation of his noble soul and consolation of all those who loved him and cherished him dearly.
Indeed his rank is high in the limitless worlds of the Allmighty for being such a devoted servant of His, exerting effort in His service and fulfilling his purpose life in this earthly life.
Our tenderest love and prayers are with you at this moment of separation and sorrow.
Most lovingly and whole heartedly,
Rahmatian & Rouhani families
We learned about Amin’s departure from this insignificant world yesterday. We are full of sorrow that such a young, handsome and spiritual soul left us, but we are assured that he is in the Abha Kingdom near Baha’u’llah .
I and all my family love you and we will remember him in our prayers.
Dear Shidfar, Farzaneh, Vafa and Leila,
Our family was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of dear Amin. He was an exceptionally sincere, kind and courteous person, devoted to service to humanity.
The last time I saw dear Amin in Beijing was on the afternoon of Sunday, July 22. We bumped into each other in the street as we were both walking to same coffee shop. We sat down together and had a lovely conversation about work, service and life in China. As always, he was unfailingly kind, polite and sincere.
We pray for the strength of your family and for the progress of his soul. And, we strive to learn from his example and make the most of our days on this earth. Indeed, “He doeth as He doeth,, and what recourse have we?”
Warmest love,
Sami Farhad
My dearest family:
As Merat put it, words indeed defy us over the sense of loss with the passing of Amin, we are at a loss for answers, and other than our belief that the true life is indeed the eternal life of the soul, we would be but lost in wonderings.
Our families share so much history together, as we raised our families in different continents. Our sons are at the age of Amin and knew him well. You and the rest of the family have been true brothers and sisters to me, and these memories are the treasures of my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are for the progress of Amin’s soul in all the worlds of God, and with you all in providing acceptance and solace with this sudden new-found reality.
With a consoling embrace, your brother, Gijs
From Rockville, Maryland, U.S.A.
Untimely departure of beloved Amin from this insignificant world has brought so much sorrow and grief, into our lives. There is not a moment that our thoughts and our memories from his wonderful life, here leaves us . Amin was a source of inspiration,steadfastness,and spirituality for all of us.His exemplary life has left a great impression upon us all. Our prayers to dearest Shidfar,Farzaneh,Layla joon, and Vafa Jon.
Dear Family;
It is so sad and shocked to hear from Sam, Amin’s Father that Amin has slept forever. When my husband, Brett described the conversation with Sam in this afternoon, I can imagine what a heartbroken picture of a proud Father.
Brett and I had seen Amin since he was in his teenages. He seemed a very nice boy hanging around his Father’s shop sometimes. From then on, we always heard his continuously successful accomplishments from Sam. For our Chinese American background, we also encouraged our kids by his stories in China.
Dear Amin’s family members, please take care of yourself during the following sorrow and busy moments. We will keep praying for you.
With deepest sympathy,
Brett and Melissa
Dearest Amirkia Family,
You all are in our deepest prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the promise of Abdu’l-Baha that he is soaring in the divine world- a world which is spacious, illumined and jubilant. He has shaken off the mortal form and has raised his banner in the spiritual world. “Following this separation is everlasting companionship.” May you be given the strength to endure. You are surrounded by love from near and far. Sincerely, Julie and Mehraban Iraninejad
So so so shocked and deeply saddened by his untimely passing. Our prayers for his souls progress and strength for his family.
Ramin, Lili & Sahar Taheri
New York City
10.10.2012
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Dear Farzaneh, Shidfar, Vafa and Family –
We were shocked and very saddened to receive the news on the sudden and untimely passing of Amin jan. I can still remember the first I met Amin jan in our house for a Tutor Gathering together with Vafa jan. His Serenity and Smoothness while talking always touched my heart.
We will pray for Amin jan soul in the worlds of God and that the whole family pass this very hard test.
Much Love,
Mehdi & Ruhiyyih Afiatpour
Dear Amirkia family,
I know Amin from my friend. Although I never meet him, my friend said that he is a nice guy. My friend and I were shocked when we heard about that he was leaving us.
I don’t know whether or not I am the first Chinese person to leave message here. However, even though living in different nations, with different religious beliefs or life styles, we do believe that when a person leaves us, he/she is still around us, supporting us, and loving us somewhere and somehow.
May Amin rest in peace. May Amirkia family be with love.
Best Regards,
Dana Yang
“از توام و به تو آمدم قلبم را به نورِ معرفتت منیر فرما”
فرزانه عزیزم برایِ تو و خانواده عزیزت صبر و تحمل آرزو میکنم!
مطمئناً امینِ عزیزم در ملکوتِ ابهی به شادمانی و غزلخوانی مشغولست، روحش شاد و درجاتش متعالی! http://fourleafsoul.tumblr.com
Dear Amirkia family: Our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family. May his soul Rest in Peace in the Abha Kingdom. With kind regards and deepest sympathy, Donya and Navid Zamani
We were very grateful to have seen our spiritual brother Amin just a few days before he passed onward to the Kingdom of Abha. His radiance can not be forgotten and will surely continue to shine upon us from retreats on high. Our prayers for the progress of his soul and solace to Amins family will continue during this difficult time.
Naveed & Sana Rastegar – Zhuhai, China.
The news of sudden and untimely passing of dear Amin broke our hearts and left us in shock and disbelief. Losing unexpectedly and untimely a gentle and loving soul, such as Amin is never easy. He came to the lives of each one of us, touched our hearts by his good qualities and then suddenly left us in wonder. His beautiful smile, dedication to the Faith, hospitality and love for people regardless of their age, color, religion and background will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the whole family, Shidfar aziz, Farzaneh khanum aziz, Laila aziz and Vafa jan. We will pray for the progress of his dear soul in the Abha Kingdom. May the Blessed Beauty exalt his station and shower the family with solace, strength and patience during this difficult time.
You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
With Warmest love and deepest sympathy,
Kianoush & Jinous
Tehran, Iran
Dear Amin (A pioneer of the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh)
and Family ,
We will remember all of you in our Daily prayers and Devotional gatherngs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSbKECRJoc
We were completely sadden to hear the sudden passing of a dear friend, such a precious and most kind soul- Amin! We shed many tears and will as we continue to be reminded of this untimely tragedy, our only solace is knowing he is with our Blessed Beauty as Amin was a man truly of a different level of spirituality. Our prayers will be dedicated to him and the entire Amirkia Family during this time. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to meet with him in Hong Kong where he expressed his utmost happiness for our recent union. It was truly a blessing to know him and receive his blessings. He was truly a man of integrity, gentleness and total dedication to service! We’ll continue to pray for his pure soul and his beloved family!
– Loving memories of an Angle who lived among us and now returned
– Betty & Ramien
Our deepest love and condolences to all the members of the Amirkia family. We will always remember Amin for his outstanding spiritual qualities of kindness, love, nobility, humility and steadfastness. No doubt he is soaring in the light of the Abha Kingdom and showering his love upon all his family and friends. While meditating upon his life and passing, I was inspired to set to music the following passage from the Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah in memory of Amin: “O Son of Spirit! Burst thy cage asunder, and even as the phoenix of love soar into the firmament of holiness. Renounce thyself and, filled with the spirit of mercy, abide in the realm of celestial sanctity.” The piece can be heard here: http://soundcloud.com/elikamahony/phoenix-of-love
Nuestro más profundo pésame a toda la familia Amirkia y amigos por el triste fallecimiento de nuestro querido Amin. Nos queda el consuelo y el recuerdo de su gran generosidad, su belleza espiritual, su inmensa bondad hacia todos los que le conocieron. Siempre estará presente en nuestras oraciones.. “Nacer es comenzar a morir, morir es comenzar a vivir”. ¡Que la Bendita Belleza lo tenga en su Gloria!. “Te amamos, Amin.”
Familia Missaghian Martín.
Dearest Amirkia Family,
We find ourselves in loss of words to express to you and your family our sympathy for the passing of Amin Jan. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family as you struggle through the grief and sadness. We know there are no words to lighten your agony, We pray for the progress of his soul and our thoughts and prayers are with you for solace and patience during this difficult time.
Maksoudi Family
May you find peace in this prayer:
Dispel my grief by Thy bounty and Thy generosity, O God, my God, and banish mine anguish through Thy sovereignty and Thy might. Thou seest me, O my God, with my face set towards Thee at a time when sorrows have compassed me on every side. I implore Thee, O Thou Who art the Lord of all being, and overshadowest all things visible and invisible, by Thy Name whereby Thou hast subdued the hearts and the souls of men, and by the billows of the Ocean of Thy mercy and the splendors of the Daystar of Thy bounty, to number me with them whom nothing whatsoever hath deterred from setting their faces toward Thee, O Thou Lord of all names and Maker of the heavens!
Thou beholdest, O my Lord, the things which have befallen me in Thy days. I entreat Thee, by Him Who is the Dayspring of Thy names and the Dawning-Place of Thine attributes, to ordain for me what will enable me to arise to serve Thee and to extol Thy virtues. Thou art, verily, the Almighty, the Most Powerful, Who art wont to answer the prayers of all men!
And, finally, I beg of Thee by the light of Thy countenance to bless my affairs, and redeem my debts, and satisfy my needs. Thou art He to Whose power and to Whose dominion every tongue hath testified, and Whose majesty and Whose sovereignty every understanding heart hath acknowledged. No God is there but Thee, Who hearest and art ready to answer.
Bahá’u’lláh
Dearest Amirkia family:
With heavy hearts and head bowed down to submission to His Will, I would like to share my sympathy and condolences with you on the very shocking and saddening news of the passing of Amin from this material world. May Baha’u’llah give the family, strength and patience, during this extremely difficult times! he will be always remembered as a shining star above the horizon of service and a loving soul. We will be joining too from now in prayers for the progress of his precious soul in the worlds of God and equally share the grief with your kind family.
Sincerely
Feroz Boor Boor & family (Lahore, Pakistan)
Note from Shirin & Naim in China to Laila, Amin’s sister
Dear Laila,
I don’t think that we’ve ever had the chance to meet in person, but my husband & I were good friends with your darling brother, & I received the unthinkable news yesterday from my sister-in-law Jalan.
I just had to write you & to tell you how much we’re praying & thinking of you & your family & precious Amin. I know that no words of condolences can truly sooth an aching & torn heart, but just know this, as I speak from the experience of having my mother pass away too soon: he is enveloping you with such joy & love from on high & he will be there for you even when you don’t feel it, always on your side, always helping as much as divinely possible. I promise!
Mr. Nakhjavani once told me soon after my mother passed that only when our loved ones pass on are their souls free to communicate with another soul without any veils, or barriers in between. So when you join him you will see how close your two souls were all along, but just couldn’t see it before. The other lovely thing he told me was that perhaps you are like a little plant in this world who is not aware of the gardener (your brother) who is tending to you, watering you & even sometimes talking to you, but he is there, you just can’t see it.
Sending you & your precious family so much love from Beijing. Know that you have so many countless souls praying for you & your precious brother at this time.
With showers of love & prayers,
Shirin & Na’im
Note from Ala Moshiri to Laila, Amin’s sister
Dear Laila,
I am utterly heartbroken. Absolutely, utterly, irreparably heartbroken. I offer you no words of consolation, no optimistic view, no joy, no light. From my eyes there is only bleak pitch-black darkness.
I shudder to imagine the depth of your pain, and the pain of your mother, and your father. I know no son more beloved by his father than Amin was loved by your Dad.
The only shred of anything besides pessimism to which I cling is the knowledge that Amin was a golden hearted boy, son, and man, a devoted and consecrated believer in His Cause who can only be soaring with that Company of angels above, reunited with Iskandar, Jalal, and Shidrukh in this moment, who welcome him into their fold with open arms and loving eyes.
Ours is to find some way in this horror to be happy for him, so his soul may glide freely onward without being held back out of concern for our sorrows, and to trust in the justice of the Blessed Beauty in the face of this apparent injustice, to believe in His hidden mercy in this manifest cruelty.
Though young in years, he showed that indomitable courage and faith which none among the disciples of his master could exceed. He exemplified by his life and glorious martyrdom the truth of this tradition:
“Whoso seeketh Me, shall find Me. Whoso findeth Me, shall be drawn towards Me. Whoso draweth nigh unto Me, shall love Me. Whoso loveth Me, him shall I also love. He who is beloved of Me, him shall I slay. He who is slain by Me, I Myself shall be his ransom.”
I am proud to have been his friend, and to be the recipient of his kindness and love and friendship. He often overlooked my weaknesses. And I am so proud of him, that he left this earthly plane with his feet firmly planted in his pioneering post. He returns to the Creator with clean hands and straight eyes, and without shame.
I miss him so much.
Ala
Dear Amirkia family,
My deepest condolences for your loss.
I met my dear friend Amin when I was working for Sheppard Mullin in Shanghai. He is not only an accomplished lawyer, but also, and more importantly, a kind, warmhearted gentleman. When I was applying for law school in the US, Amin offered to help and devoted a lot of time and effort to make my application flawless. He also gave me a lot of advise based on his passed experience in law school. I will always, always remember his help and warmheartedness.
I was shocked and so deeply sadden when hearing that my dear friend Amin passed away. But a beloved person like him will always live with us, in the most tender and cherished memories in our hearts. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Best wishes,
Colin Xu
Message from Tali Arjomand Ferdowsi from Puerto Rico
فرزانهٔ عزیزم
تسلیت در لغت به معنای آرام کردن است. آیا هیچ کلامی قادر به تسلای مادر و پدری دلشکسته هست؟ در تمام زندگی به جرات میگویم خبری غمانگیزتر و فاجعهای عظیمتر از این حادثه به یاد ندارم. همگی مبهوتیم. همه از هم میپرسند چرا، چرا امین، چرا در این جوانی، چرا دور از پدر و مادر، چرا چنین ناگهانی و بی علت، چرا فرزند چنین خانوادهای مومن و خدوم و مهربانی؟
هیچیک جوابی برای این چراها نداریم. با هیچ منطقی قابل توجیه نیست. ولی افسوس که واقعیتیاست تلخ و در برابر آن غیر تسلیم و رضا کو چارهای؟ میشنویم که در نهایت وقار و خانمی مانند همیشه با این مصیبت مقابله میکنی. با ایمان و توکلی که در تو سراغ دارم، غیر از این هم انتظاری نمیرفت
اندر بلای سخت پدید آید فضل و بزرگمردی و سالاری
لحظهای از فکر شیدفر خان غافل نیستم. جواهری از دست رفته که یار و اغیار در فراقش گریانند. حال چگونه انتظار داریم که آن پدر مهربان که به شهادت همه غیر از فراهم ساختن وسائل رفاه فرزندانش فکر و ذکری نداشت این غم را تحمل نماید. تنها مایه دلخوشی آن است که این جدایی موقت است. همیشگی نیست. دیر یا زود عزیزانمان را در عالم بعد ملاقات میکنیم. مطمئنم که زندگی بدون امین عزیز مفهوم چندانی برای تو و همسر عزیزت نخواهد داشت و این غم لحظهای شما را تنها نخواهد گذاشت. اما زمان معجون غریبیست. درد را دارمان نمیکند ولی قابل تحمل میسازد. نگران روزهای دشواری هستم که در پیش داری. تنها امیدم به فضل جمالمبارک و یاری روح پدر شهید و شیدرخ عزیز و امین نازنین است که شما پدر و مادر دلشکسته را در این ایام تلخ و غمناک یاری کند
کاش قادر بودم ذرهای بار غمت را سبک کنم. تنها شما اولاد خود را از دست ندادهاید، بلکه جامعهٔ بهایی سرمایهای جبران ناپذیر از دست داد که هیچگاه غم آن از دلها نخواهد رفت
روی ماهت را میبوسم. خدمت شیدفر خان عرض ادب دارم
طلی
Message from Mithaq Family in China
Dear family members and friends,
Our hearts is saddened and grieved upon the sudden loss of Amir Jan. Our only consolation is that he is now in the company of holy souls as he was in his earthly life a true soldier and servant of the Cause of God. His pioneering life and the tribute message of the beloved Universal House of Justice is the testimony of his radiant soul. With our humble prayers we supplicate Baha’u’llah to immerse Amir’s soul in the sea of light and ascend his soul to the highest realms of the Abha Kingdom.
Giti, Sahba, Adib, Samoa , Firaydun Mithaq
Note from Dr. Ahmad Farzan, friend of Amin’s cousins
:منوشید خانم؛ موژان عزیز؛ مرآت عزیز
درگذشت نابهنگامومتأثر کننده متصاعد الی الله شادروان امین امیرکیا را ازصمیم قلب تسلیت عرض کرده ؛ ازخداوند منان الوّ درجات برای روح آن درگذشته وصبری جزیل برای خانواده گرامی اش خواستارم. احمد فرزان
Note from Lisa, Pat and Jacob Knight
To the Amirkia Family:
Pat, Jacob and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of Amin. We cannot imagine your grief, but can only send up our prayers that you will find peace.
We clearly and fondly remember Amin and Laila too, at Interlake High School, where we both taught and coached. Your family touched our hearts so deeply when our son got to be in Fawna’s daycare when he was a baby. Your whole family reached out to him and played with him. He looked forward to visiting you all each day. I regret not keeping in touch.
You have our deepest sympathy,
Lisa, Pat and Jacob Knight
Note from Iraninejad Family
What a shock! I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss. It is all such a mystery- especially with the birth of May’s son at close to the same time. Please know that you all are very loved and that we surround you and the whole family with our prayers and hugs from a far. You all are so dear to us, and we are sorry for this deep loss. We love you so much,
Julie, Mehraban and girls
Dear friends,
I am writing from Turkey in tears. Although we have never met face to face in this material world he has not hesitated even for a second to help me with a business problem right after I was suggested to contact him by Mr Zhou Hai two years ago. My deep grief of his sudden and sad loss is alleviated after remembering that he now has the honour of being in the presence of the Blessed Beauty and attains His endless love and mercy.
Amin,
从你离开世界到今天已经有好几天了，我看了好多遍你的这个网页，你的照片，但是还是很难接受你就这么离开我们了！你在我心中一直是乐观，善良，谦虚，积极向上，永不抱怨的人！我记得你在我婚礼上帮忙的样子，记得在巴哈伊新年里面你介绍我认识更多朋友的热心，也记得大冬天穿着t恤在楼下你！你是那么的朝气蓬勃，也是那么的乐于助人！和你打过交道的人都对你赞誉有加！我相信，你现在已经到了神的面前！我会为你祈祷！我很幸运认识了你！我们会一直想念你的！
Olivia, Chris and Dylan
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You leave the world to this day has been for several days, I watched a lot of times your pages, your photos, but it is difficult to accept you just leave us! You are in my heart has always been optimistic, kind, modest, positive, never complained about people! I remember the look of your help in my wedding, and introduce you to remember that in the Baha’i New Year inside I know more friends enthusiastic, but also remember the big winter wearing a t-shirt you downstairs! You are so full of vigor and vitality, is so helpful! Dealings with people and you are you raving about! I believe you now to the presence of God! I will pray for you! I am very lucky to know you! We will always miss you! Olivia, Chris and Dylan
I cannot begin to describe the shock and deep sadness I felt when Maryam told me of Amin’s passing earlier this week.
I have a confession to make. I only met Amin a short four years ago, and since then, our paths crossed in Beijing only rarely and always with a seeming randomness. I didn’t grow up with Amin, didn’t work or study with him, and didn’t practice his faith. To be honest, I cannot say that I knew Amin that well – I was not so fortunate.
Given that, perhaps I am not even qualified to share my thoughts here. And yet … with as few opportunities as I had to spend time with Amin, there are so many wonderful things I could say about him. He always took it upon himself to make others comfortable and at ease (myself included). He never failed to steer conversation away from himself and towards others – no matter how dry the topic must have been. I can honestly say that Amin was one of the most genuine, thoughtful and selfless people that I have ever met. These traits seemed to come so naturally to Amin – and as rare as they are, they were a just a small part of the selfless spirit that I believe defined him.
I recall how Amin took my parents “under his wing” during my wedding in 2010. Every time I turned around, Amin was in deep conversation with my father, or taking pictures or video with my stepmother so that there would be some footage to bring back to the US to share with the rest of the family that couldn’t make it. With all the running around that he was doing, I don’t think Amin had a bite to eat the entire evening – but he always had a smile on his face as if he wouldn’t be anywhere else in the world.
My parents still ask about Amin – “the sole of courtesy” they say, and “such a fine boy”. Three years later, Amin is the only person my parents remember from the wedding … and I’m not sure how I will tell them that he is now gone from our world.
I have read through the comments, testimonials and prayers of others, and I can see that my experience was the rule and not the exception. Amin touched everyone that he came into contact with, and left them in a better place then he found them. He will be sorely missed.
With love and kind thoughts for Amin’s family,
Chris Terry
Note from Beliveaux family to Amin’s cousin Maryam
We just learned of Amin’s passing .
Nozar and I are deeply saddened by this unexpected news. It is a loss for those of us here in this earthly realm. He was a wonderful example of how to be of service to mankind. Our prayers for his radiant soul and to soothe the heartbreak of your beautiful family,
We send your entire family our love, our prayers and hugs as we remember what an amazing human being he was, of service to everyone he met.
Love and hugs to you,
Heather, Nozar and Sophia
Note from Shirin Ahlhauser to Amin’s cousin Maryam
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Amin, and I wish you my deepest condolences.
What a truly sweet and kind person to leave this world so early!
I know we have an extra angel in the Abha Kingdom now, soaring in the realms above, looking out for us, but what a blow to this earth to lose such a great soul.
We are keeping Amin in our prayers and in our thoughts during our acts of service, and have asked others in Haifa and around the world to do the same.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.
Loving Greetings,
Shirin
Note from Sheng Yun – former colleague of Amin from Law Firm in Shanghai
We had a special meeting in the office on Tuesday in memory of him. Everybody that ever worked with him remembers what a wonderful person he was and misses him a lot.
And also, would you be so kind to send me any of his other happy pictures or videos in your possession to remember him by?
Regards,
Sheng Yun
Note from Dr. Lori Noguchi, President of Badi Foundation
Dear Sheedvash, Bijan, and Vafa,
I was so saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Amin. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Love,
Lori
Note from Baghdadi-Aka Family in Washington, DC, USA
Dear family members – it is with utmost sorrow and despair that I learned from my mother (Amijeh) the loss of our dear Amin. While I have not had the privilege of knowing him personally (as a 2nd cousin), I did hear a lot about him and his services to our Beloved cause from our respective family members – I heard about his kindness, his love for humanity, his dedication, his gentleness, his bravery, his compassion, his courage, his eloquence, his courtesy, his humility, his detachment, his generosity, and I can name many more virtues —- And today, I wish I had known him, I wish I had taken the time to visit him and learn from him.
Dear Shidfar, Farzaneh khanoum, Laila & Ashkan, Vafa djan, my heart goes to you. There are no words I can find or use to express my feelings to you and how deeply I feel devastated. I wish we were all together as to help you during this time of difficulties. My family joins me to present our deepest condolences.. Our thoughts and prayers are for the progress of Amin’s soul in the Kingdom of Abha and with all of you, as well as the entire Missaghian and Amirkia family to give you strengths.
Amin djan, know that you were loved. you are loved and will always be loved. Your spirit will always remain with us.
Ghislaine Baghdadi-Aka, Henri Aka, Brian Bayan (son) and Michaela Kimia (daughter)
Message from Shohreh Missaghian in Dallas, Texas, USA
Dear Family,
I wish all of you deep from my heart consolation on these
difficult times of witnessing Amin’s flight to the Abha Kingdom.
Even I did not have the privilege of knowing Amin, I love him
and knew about him through my brother Adel. Adel met Amin and was in love with him.
All of us have to be very proud and happy to have a family
member pioneer and dedicated to the Cause of Baha’u’llah.
“The sword of a virtuous character and upright conduct is sharper than blades of steel”
“Verily, the Word of God is the Cause which hath preceded the contingent world – a world which is adorned with the splendours of the Ancient of Days, yet is being renewed and regenerated all times”. — Baha’u’llah
I love all of you and you are in my prayers,
Shohreh Missaghian
Dear Amirkia Family,
Helen and I are still in shock with the news of Amin’s sudden passing to the Abha Kingdom. We first got to know Amin as a dear friend in China a couple of years ago. Gradually, through the union of our families, he became our loving brother who constantly showed kindness, politeness, good humor and affection. Amin was noble, dignified and dedicated. He possessed a rare capacity to genuinely and deeply connect with everyone. We are praying fervently for the progress of Amin’s illumined soul as well as for your strength in this time of utmost loss.
Dear Farzaneh Khanum and family, please accept my deep sympathies at this tragic and difficult time. I have been thinking of you and praying for the progress of Amin’s soul. Sadly, I never met him, even though he was my second cousin. I keep reading and hearing about what a truly wonderful person he was, and feel cheated that we never had the opportunity to meet and interact. No doubt, his pure and powerful soul will now be serving in other ways, inspiring the rest of us to follow his example of selfless service. With heart felt sympathy for your pain, Ladan (Sousan’s daughter)
Message from Sharon Kindred
Dear Shidfar and Farzaneh,
It is with a broken heart and tear filled eyes that I send this message learning the news of your unfathomable loss. Amin was a lovely soul and a exceptional man. The Abha Kingdom is blessed to have his soul, and the world we live in is a bit darker without his radiance.
I love you both, and my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Your friend,
Sharon
Message from William in China to Vafa
My dear Vafa,
To the maximum of my capacity, I connect to your grief.
Allow me to extend my fraternal affection to you and join you in prayer for the progress of the soul of your beloved brother in the Abha Kingdom.
May our dearly loved brother, Amin, nestle in the loving embrace of the Blessed Beauty.
I will pray for him and for you and your parents.
May his indescribable spiritual power, as promised by Baha’u’llah, now strengthen us and enhance and ennoble our service to the beloved Cause he loved and served during his all-too-brief sojourn on this earthly plane.
Love,
William
Message from Payam Shodjai
Dearest Farzaneh, Sheedfar, Laila and Vafa,
My deepest condolences and loving sympathy for the unexpected loss of such a pure and loving soul, son, and brother. I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot adequately express the pain I feel, neither can I remotely imagine the grieving heart of a mother, father, sister and brother. Amin was one of the first Baha’is I met in Bellevue, and I will never forget this humility, unwavering steadfastness to the Cause and generosity towards all. He had a calm sense of confidence to everything he did, because he had entrusted his life to Baha’u’llah. The Faith was the primary motivation for all his actions. I remember noticing, on the occasion of a dinner at your place – of which I had the good pleasure of enjoying many – how obedient he was towards his parents, helping both Sheedfar with the kabab and Farzaneh with the rice in the kitchen. I thought to myself, if only I were half as obedient towards my parents, that my mom would surely think she had an angel of a son. Farzaneh joon, you surely did and continue to have such a loving son praying for you from the Abha Kingdom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Payam
Message from Hediyeh Mohajerjasbi
Dear Vafa,
I know its been a while since I’ve seen you or had a chance to speak with you but I’ve always kept you and your family very close to my heart. I just wanted to send you a message and offer my condolences. This news was truly devastating to hear because Amin was such an amazing individual, a truly golden soul. I cant imagine what you or your family must be goind through but just know that Amin and you and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Sending so much love your way,
Hediyeh
Message from Maani Family
Vafa jan,
We awoke this morning to the news that your dear brother Amin has winged his flight to the Abha Kingdom. We are all gathered here to offer our prayers for the progress of his dear, noble and refined soul.
Our most sincere condolences to you and the entire family. If there’s anything we can do for you, kindly let us know.
He ranks as a martyr who left his home for the progress of his Beloved’s Cause.
Lovingly,
Faraz, Nicole, May, Zarrin, Samandar, Anisa, Iman, Andalib, Firouz, Farah.
Message from Green Family
Dear Vafa,
We are immersed in wonderment at why Amin was called to the Blessed Beauty’s side at this moment. May the holy souls console you in this terrible hour of grief. Your beloved family undoubtedly must be favorites of heaven. You are all day and night ceaselessly in our prayers.
Deepest love,
David, Leela, Ali, Jeremy
Message from May Maani
Dearest Vafa and family,
I just learned from my dad of Amin’s passing. He was such a sweet and sumpremely caring man.
“The soul that hath remained faithful to the Cause of God, and stood unwaveringly firm in His Path shall, after his ascension, be possessed of such power that all the worlds which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him. ” — Baha’u’llah
Thanks be to God!
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.
My prayers are with him and the whole family.
Much love,
May
Message from Mahsheed Shadbakht
Dearest Farzaneh Khanoum,
With heavy painful heart please accept my deepest condolences for this heart breaking news, that pained the depth of our souls; we also celebrate his dear life, his services, his gentleness and purity. You and the entire family are continuously in our hearts, prayers and thoughts….
Ocean of love always
Mahsheed
Dearest Vafa joon,
With heavy heart please accept our deepest condolences for this heart-breakening loss; our dear Amin. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you and your beloved family…..
Warmest Regards
Mahsheed
May Amin’s grave be center of light and energy to all China.
Amin, we all love you and never forget your radiant face full of love of Baha’u’llah.
Shidfar and Farzaneh joon, the quality of your son’s life was wonderful, he is happy in Abha Kingdom above. You are in our prayers.
Mahnaz & Bijan
Message from Misagh Dorost via Amin’s cousin Manousheed
I am writing to express my heartfelt condolences and prayers to your family for the passing of dear Amin. We are all praying for the progress of Amin’s illustrious soul to his Beloved, and will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers as well. Please send my love to your dear family.
Warmly,
Misagh
Note from Basir van de Fliert
Dear Dayee Shidfar, Farzaneh Khanum, Laila, and Vafa,
I would like to send you my condolences for the passing of your dear son and brother, Amin. Nothing I say can provide any comfort from this huge loss in your lives, but I pray that God dispels your sorrows, that Baha’u’llah embraces you in His love, and Abdu’l-Baha cheers your hearts during this difficult time. Amin was a very special soul with a pure heart and upright character, and from what I saw in him especially during these past two summers in China, he had acquired all of the qualities and virtues a person could acquire from this world and as such God needed him somewhere else.
Please send my love to Ashkon, and to Amin’s dear nephew and niece, Armon and Ava.
I will pray for you all and for Amin’s soul in the next world.
Love,
Basir
Note from a dear Chinese friend
我今天知道消息去上公交车，带着墨镜听着祷文，边听边流泪。晚上祈祷尤其是读灵魂的进步，得到升华。谢谢！感谢巴哈欧拉！
From From Zhang Shengdi and Xu Ying in Beijing, China
大海、梅瑞：
艾明如此年轻早夭真让人扼腕！喜事变丧事难以承受，务必替我们向梅瑞及艾美琪表示慰问。 怎么也不相信年轻有为、聪明俊秀的艾明居然就这么走了，记得那晚你和梅瑞还因他另有高就哄他请客，岂料中秋欢聚竟成永诀，呜呼哀哉！
大舅、舅妈
From Noushin Ehsan
Dearest Shidfar, Farzaneh, and Laila,
Words cannot describe the grief we all feel. The thought of your sorrow overwhelms my heart. As much as we are all aware of his glorious present place, his presence here is so greatly missed among family and friends. You are in my heart and I pray for strength for all of you to bear this unbearable loss.
With love,
Noushin
Note from Manousheed and Gijs van de Fliert
قلم از نوشتن مینالد و زبان از گفتن عاجز است. قلب مگدازد و میسوزد.
نمیدانم که چگونه بتوانم شما را تسکین بدهم . به درگاهش التماس و زاری میکنم که بشما قوت بدهد تا بتوانید این فاجعه را تحمل کنید.
بیادتان هستیم و در غمتان شریکیم
خیش. منوشید
My dearest Laila,
I never imagined that I would be writing this email to you. My heart is aching, as yours is, because I know I will not be able to comfort your pain. My dearest, wish I could hold you and take all the sadness from your heart.
Laila june, my prayers are with you, your husband, dear Vafa and your dearest parents. May the almighty comfort your pain and bring solace to your hearts.
Lovingly, Manousheed & Gijs
Dear Shidfar & Farzaneh,
Please accept this prayer from us. You are both in our hearts.
Jahé & Madjid Mostaghim
“O Lord, glorify his station, shelter him under the pavilion of Thy supreme mercy, cause him to enter Thy glorious Paradise,and perpetuate his existance in Thine exalted rose garden, that he may plunge into the sea of light in the world of mysteries.” Abdu’l-Baha.
Beloved Farzaneh and Family:
Our hearts go out to you, our prayers to all of you, our pain for the loss of a so deeply loved and cherished son..
We go forward with a sense of gratitude for the Abha Kingdom, and for the sure and certain reward your Pioneering son has clearly earned and has surely achieved in that Kingdom.
Our prayers for the progress of his soul, and for the comfort of your own, remain unabated and continuing.
With warmest love, deepest sorrow,
Celia and Loren Johnson
Note from Bijan and Shahnaz Ghatan
Dearest Shidfar and Farzaneh,Leila, and Vafa’
We are shocked and incredulous to hear about the untimely passing of your beloved and angelic son and brother Amin. You have experienced every parent’s worst nightmare and all we can do is to hope that you will have the strength to endure this greatest and worst loss that anyone can endure. We are sorry to have been so far away and unable to grieve with you. Please accept our most sincere condolences for this tragic loss.
Love, Bijan and Shahnaz
Message from Arami-Khayyam Family
Dearest Shidfar and Farzaneh
We are so sorry to hear about the untimely loss of your beloved Amin. Words can not express our sorrow . We pray for progress of his precious soul as well as strength for your family.
Please accept our condolences.
Mondana Khayyam and Arman Arami
Amin Joon – my oldest friend to memory. I am stunned, speechless and saddened, as I have been for days, since hearing of your departure from this world, and graduating to the next. It is no surprise your life is remembered with such honor, respect, integrity and utmost compassion. This world has felt a great loss, of a great leader and example; but the legacy you leave behind will continue to inspire all of those whose lives you’ve touched, and shown what it means to live a life of purpose and love. I miss you deeply and look forward to our next reunion.
My Dearest Amirkia Family – I cannot hold back my tears as I write this note today. In honor of my oldest friend Amin, however, I am trying to do so with a certain happiness in celebration of his life and the progress of his soul in the Abha Kingdom. It pains me deeply to learn of his passing and to imagine the overwhelming situation in which your family finds itself. All I can bring to mind is to offer you my service in any capacity, and to ensure you that your beloved son and your entire family are in my prayers as you move through this time of challenge and growth. You have all been at times like a second family in my life, and Amin a second brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and will continue to be indefinitely.
With love,
Hooman Rowhanian
Hi, we did not know Amin, until we heard about his departure through his cousin Nika and Nika’s friend Dawa. No words we say can console his family. We believe Amin is now closer to God, in the beautiful Abha world, contributing more to God’s cause, and praying for his family to pass this difficult period of time. With a pure heart like his, up there in God’s world, he must be blessed even more.
We will pray for him and his family.
Lihai & Grant
To Amin’s family,
We did not know Amin, until we heard about his departure from Amin’s cousin Nika and Nika’s friend Dawa. No words we say can console Amin’s family. We believe Amin is now closer to God, in the beautiful Abha world, contributing more to His Cause, and is being blessed more by Blessed Beauty. He must be praying for his family in this difficult time of their life. We will pray for Amin and Amin’s family too.
Lihai & Grant
Dearest Farzaneh, Shidfar, Leila and Vafa jaan,
Words can not express our broken hearts and the sadness we feel. We loved Amin so much, he was truly a shining star and we were lucky to spend a few days with him and enjoy his loving manners. We humbly offer prayers every day for the progress of his soul and to be able to bear his loss. He will be missed.
Rozi & Kambiz
Message from Shawn Javid
Dearest Farzaneh,
I am at a loss to find words which express my love and admiration for dear Amin and your precious family and am so saddened when I think of your loss. Amin and I served together for a short time before he pioneered to China as Amin was one of my first assistants when I was appointed an Auxiliary Board member. It has been a privilege to serve the institution of the Counselors with both Amin and later with Vafa. My prayers are joining many others in beseeching the Blessed Beauty to elevate dear Amin’s station in the next world, drawing him closer to Him, and to reinforce and support you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Much love,
Shawn
Note from Sharon Kindred
Allah’u’Abha Dear Shidfar and Farzaneh,
It is with a broken heart and tear filled eyes that I send this message learning the news of your unfathomable loss. Amin was a lovely soul and a exceptional man. The Abha Kingdom is blessed to have his soul, and the world we live in is a bit darker without his radiance.
I love you both, and my prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Your friend,
Sharon
Message from Rehana Razen
Dearest Mr & Mrs. Amirkia, Vafa and Family,
Words cannot express our heartbreak and pain for your loss! We are
keeping Amin and everyone in your family in our prayers, and sending
you our deepest condolences and love in these trying times. May
Bahá’u’lláh shower you with His infinite love and blessings, may He
protect you and comfort your hearts in ways only He can do!
May you find comfort in these prayers:
Create in me a pure heart, O my God, and renew a tranquil conscience
within me, O my Hope! Through the spirit of power confirm Thou me in
Thy Cause, O my Best-Beloved, and by the light of Thy glory reveal
unto me Thy path, O Thou the Goal of my desire! Through the power of
Thy transcendent might lift me up unto the heaven of Thy holiness, O
Source of my being, and by the breezes of Thine eternity gladden me, O
Thou Who art my God! Let Thine everlasting melodies breathe
tranquillity on me, O my Companion, and let the riches of Thine
ancient countenance deliver me from all except Thee, O my Master, and
let the tidings of the revelation of Thine incorruptible Essence bring
me joy, O Thou Who art the most manifest of the manifest and the most
hidden of the hidden!
Bahá’u’lláh
O Lord! Thou art the Remover of every anguish and the Dispeller of
every affliction. Thou art He Who banisheth every sorrow and setteth
free every slave, the Redeemer of every soul. O Lord! Grant
deliverance through Thy mercy, and reckon me among such servants of
Thine as have gained salvation.
The Báb
If there’s anything we can do, please let us know anytime.
Allah’u’Abha,
Rehana
Message from Maksoudi Family
Dearest Amirkia Family
We find ourselves in loss of words to express to you and your family our sympathy for the passing of Amin Jan. Our deepest condolences go out to you as you struggle through the grief and sadness. We know there are no words to lighten your agony, We pray for the progress of his soul and our thoughts and prayers are with you for solace and patience during this difficult time.
If there is anything my family and I can do to help, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Your family has been true servant of Baha’u’llah, and it would be our absolute pleasure to serve his kind dedicate servants.
Maksoudi Family
Ferdous, Farideh, Pouya, Farhad, Parisa
May you find peace in this prayer,
هواللّه
ای کنيز الهی ، هر نفسی از اين جهان فانی رهائی يابد بايد که جشن
و سرور گرفت نه آه و انين نمود ، فرياد و فغان بايد از حيات دنيا
کرد نه از انتقال بعالم جاودانی و حصول حيات سرمدی . اينست که
در آيه مبارکه ميفرمايد فتمنّوا الموت ان کنتم صادقين . لهذا محزون
مباش مغموم مگرد مأيوس مشو مغموم منشين توکّل بر خدا کن و
بقضا راضی باش إِنَّما يُوَفَّی الصَّابِرونَ أَجْرَهُمْ بِغَيْرِ حِساب . اين مصيبتها
امتحانات الهيّه است بايد ثابت و مستقيم بود و صابر بر هر بلای
عظيم اقتدا باوليای الهی کرد و پيروی بمقرّبان درگاه ربّانی . در
مصائب آنان فکر کن تا هر مصيبتی آسان شود و هر روز بنهايت
خضوع و خشوع و تضرّع و ابتهال اين مناجات را بخوان
الهی الهی قد اشتدّت عليّ البلاء و عظمت البأساء و الضّرّاء و وقعت
فی المصيبة الکبری ربّ اجعلنی صابرة راضية مرضيّة مطمئنّة بفضلک و
رحمتک ناطقة بثنائک شاکرة علی بلائک متمنّية لقائک منجذبة الی جمالک
مشتعلة بنار محبّتک . انّک انت الکريم انّک انت العظيم انّک انت الرّحمن الرّحيم ع ع
Message from Baghdadi family in France
We have no appropriate words to express our deepest sorrows and sadness for this unexpected news. We would like to extend our condolences to Shidfar-joon, Farzaneh-joon, Laila, Ashkan, and Vafa joon, as well as the entire Amirkia, Missaghian and Azizi families. We are praying for the progress of Amin’s soul and asking Baha’u’llah to give courage and strength to the parents to bear the absence of our Amin-joon The only relief we may have is knowing that Amin aziz is in the presence of Baha’u’llah in the Abha kingdom.
Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you,
Ehsan & Amijeh Baghdadi (Montpellier, France)
Message from Ahmadi Family
Dear Amirkia family, dearest Laila,
“Whither can a lover go but to the land of of his beloved?…..To the true lover reunion is life, and separation is death.” — Baha’ u’ llah
We share your grief in this difficult time, with deepest sympathy and condolence. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed. May the love of those around you help you through the days
Ghazal and Vahid Ahmadi
Message from Mina Arfai
Dearest Farzaneh & Shidfar,
I am shocked and saddened at the sudden, untimely passing of your dear son Amin.
No word can take away the sorrow which you feel. My thought and prayers are with you and all your family in this difficult time.
Mina
Message from Mr. B. Afshin from Bangalore, India
صعود نا بهنگام فرزند دلبند آن پدر و مادر بلا کشیده و مضطهد را از صمیم دل تسلیت میگویم ، و اعتلاء و ترقی آن روح پاک را در ملکوت ابهی راجی و ملتمسم . باید بفضل و عنایت و حکمتهای بالغه الهی مطمئن القلب باشیم .
با همدردی قلبی و صمیمانه – افشین
There is nothing more painful than losing a child but knowing how his dear family has suffered on His path I am sure that God gives them the ‘heart’ to bearing the pain of such a lost!
Message from Fazilat Family
Dearest Vafa,
I’ve sat down to write you this letter so many times and couldn’t bring myself to put down more than a few lines with each attempt because of the tears that would prevent me from finishing. I cannot even begin to imagine the depths of your own sorrow…
I feel honored and especially blessed to have known Amin growing up, but also to have seen him during his Pilgrimage to the Holy Land– the time when he seemed most happy, and in his pioneering post– where he seemed most at home.
Your brother was blessed with such striking qualities, but the one thing I will remember most was his constant concern with the wellbeing of the people around him, and his desire to be of service to them in whatever way possible. It was as if he wanted to make the very most of every opportunity Baha’u’llah presented before him to serve others. He never liked having people’s attention focused on him, and not because of some attempt at imposed modesty, but rather an inherent piety. I never saw him without having him ask about the health of my family with utmost sincerity and concern. He would, without question, insist that I send his love to my family, not merely his regards, repeating the request until he was sure that I could accurately convey his love and emotion. Such acts were a testament to his natural ability to transcend habitual formality. Secretly, I have always tried to emulate these qualities of Amin’s and I know that I always will.
There must be a lot going on for you right now and the last thing I expect is a response of any kind. Just know that should there be anything that we could do, any service we could render, do not at all hesitate to let us know. Honestly, sincerely, and no tarof, anything. Know that we are often praying for you and your family during this trying time. I hope that you can draw strength in knowing that Amin’s immense capacity and desire to be of service has only been magnified now, and how much of a source of joy this must be for him.
We will remember him in our prayers, and will call on his assistance so that his spirit will be with us and guide us throughout our future endeavors.
Our most heartfelt love and condolences,
Nima & Lydia
Message from Mojan Bagha
Vafa jan:
I have not written to you , because i do not know what to say. I can only imagine how you and your mom, dad, and Laila feel.
I just wanted to say I am deeply sorry. The Blessed Beauty had larger plans for Amin-jan.
Please take care of your self and hold your mom and dad in your arm when you see them.
Be fadye to,
Mojan
Message from Victor Ali
Dearest Vafa,
My family and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family, and we are praying for the progress of Amin’s soul throughout all the worlds of God. He provides an inspiration and stimulus for us to be more strenuous in our service, and I know the friends at the Badi Foundation will be praying for and thinking of him as they make efforts in their work.
Please do not hesitate to call on me if I can be of any assistance to you or your family.
With loving greetings,
Victor
Message from Dhabih Eng
Dear Vafa,
It is with a very heavy heart that i write this to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved brother. There really isn’t anything I know to say to make any of this easier for you or your family but all I can do is let you all know how much Amin meant to me. He was my closest friend and I have always thought of him as a brother. I’ve been remembering some of the best times we had together and many of those included spending time with you and your whole family and I feel very blessed to have had these experiences. I know how much he loved all of you and how proud he always was when he talked about what you were up to, especially in the last few years. I know you know that God’s Will supersedes all, yet the separation is still cause for much grieving and pain. I’ve been able to spend a little bit of time with your parents and sister here and I hope soon that they will be able to join you in Shanghai as I’m sure it will bring both them and you comfort to be in each others company.
Anyway, please no need to respond to this. I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers along with your whole family and I will continue to also pray for Amin. I love him very dearly and I feel so blessed to have been able to count him as my close friend. I am also thankful for the opportunity to know and associate with you and your family who all have so much integrity, honor and are true servants to the Cause of God.
Much love,
– Dhabih
Message from Razen Family
Dearest Mr & Mrs. Amirkia, Vafa and Family,
Words cannot express our heartbreak and pain for your loss! We are keeping Amin and everyone in your family in our prayers, and sending you our deepest condolences and love in these trying times. May Bahá’u’lláh shower you with His infinite love and blessings, may He protect you and comfort your hearts in ways only He can do!
May you find comfort in these prayers:
Create in me a pure heart, O my God, and renew a tranquil conscience within me, O my Hope! Through the spirit of power confirm Thou me in Thy Cause, O my Best-Beloved, and by the light of Thy glory reveal unto me Thy path, O Thou the Goal of my desire! Through the power of
Thy transcendent might lift me up unto the heaven of Thy holiness, O Source of my being, and by the breezes of Thine eternity gladden me, O Thou Who art my God! Let Thine everlasting melodies breathe tranquillity on me, O my Companion, and let the riches of Thine ancient countenance deliver me from all except Thee, O my Master, and let the tidings of the revelation of Thine incorruptible Essence bring
me joy, O Thou Who art the most manifest of the manifest and the most hidden of the hidden!
— Bahá’u’lláh
O Lord! Thou art the Remover of every anguish and the Dispeller of every affliction. Thou art He Who banisheth every sorrow and setteth free every slave, the Redeemer of every soul. O Lord! Grant deliverance through Thy mercy, and reckon me among such servants of Thine as have gained salvation.
— The Báb
If there’s anything we can do, please let us know anytime.
Allah’u’Abha,
Rehana
Message from Inga Bela
Dear Vafa,
I am deeply saddened by the news of Amin’s passing and my heart is breaking for you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
I met Amin on pilgrimage in February 2011 and was fortunate to get to know him a little bit closer this time in Hong Kong. I was greatly affected by Amin’s gentleness and loving kindness in his interactions with those around him and will pray for the progress of his soul.
With kind regards and deepest sympathy,
Inga
Note from Shokouh Pardakhtim
Hi Vafa,
I am so saddened and deeply sorry for your loss. It was a relived to know that you have some family in China for support. Words cannot express the heartache I feel for your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do other than praying. You, dear Amin and your whole family are in my prayers.
Take care,
Shokouh
Message from Zebarjadi Family
Dearest Farzaneh jaan and Shidfar jaan;
We are truly saddened by the news of the very untimely passing of dear Amin, and offer our heartfelt and sincere condolences to both of you.
Sometimes words are incapable to bring solace and comfort, but time, prayers and support of family and friends are great healers in times of sorrow. The beloved Master stated that there are several mysteries in life which we are incapable of understanding the reasons for such events. He mentioned that one of them is when something unpleasant happens to good people, and the passing of Amin certainly falls into that category and we cannot fathom the divine wisdom for it but we are confident that positive outcome are to be expected.
You are and must be very proud of yourselves for having raised a son who recognized Bahá’u’lláh and dedicated his short life to His Cause. Be confident that Amin’s precious soul is in peace and is soaring with God’s chosen ones in the Abhá Kingdom. It is understandable that physical separation from Amin in this world is very difficult for you, Leila and Ashkan and your other son, yet you are very deepened Bahá’ís and are certainly content with the Will of God.
Please know that we stand by to provide any assistance you and your families may need.
Again, our deepest condolences and love to you and the entire family.
Much love and affection;
Melahat and Soheil
Message from Farhad Sabetan
Beloved Mr. and Mrs. Amirkia,
Dear Delta informed of the profoundly sad news of the departure of dearest Amin from this mortal realm. May God bless his soul in the company on High. No doubt, with his stellar services to the Cause, he is soaring freely in the Abha Paradise. While we all sorely miss him, I hope we take comfort in the fact that he is now freed from the fetter of this nether world. He and you will be in my ardent prayers.
With deepest Sympathy
Farhad
Message from Mohajerjasbi Family
Shidfar Va Farzaneh-e Aziz;
We know that this E. mail is not going to be like talking to you guys, but thought of the situation and possibility of not even wanting to take a call from anyone, so for now thought of expressing our condolences about the sudden and untimely passing of Amin-e aziz through this E. Mail and hopefully talk to you both sometime tonight.
With Baha’i Love;
Minu, Seifi, Neda & Sina
Message from Rohani Family
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Amirkia & family,
We would like to extend our deepest condolences on the passing your beloved son Amin, to the Abha Kingdom. Please know we will be continuously praying for Amin and your family and our thoughts and prayers are all with you.
Love
Vafa & Dorsa Rohani
Message from Safaie Family
Dear Mr & Mrs Amirkia,
” When our thoughts are filled with the bitterness of this world let us turn our eyes to the sweetness of God’s compassion, and He will send us heavenly calm”
— The Baha’i Writings
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your difficult time and helps you heal with the passage of time. God bless his soul.
Please accept our condolences.
Fereshteh & Mahmoud Safaie
Message from Delavar Ghadrshenas
Dear Friends: Allahu’-Abha
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences for the passing of our dear Amin. He is definitely in the Abha Kingdom being welcomed by other martyrs. I cannot believe it, dear Amin, who looked so healthy and was so much loved by all? I just heard it from Anisa in Africa. She just wrote that he passed away.
Please convey my most sincere sympathy to everyone in your dear family. All of you and beloved Amin are in my prayers. Ya-Baha-Al-Abha.
Fani,
Delavar
Message from Dale & Nahid Eng
Very Dearly Loved Farzaneh & Shidfar,
This morning we heard the heart-rending news of the passing of your dearest Amin. He was such a radiant gem, and his shining face from when we saw him last February will not be forgotten. We will continue to pray for the progress of his pure soul.
Truly we don’t know what can be said, nor can we even begin to understand His will in this matter — we can only say we love you both very much, that we are thinking of all in your family, and praying that Baha’u’llah will somehow console and comfort you until you all meet again in the glorious realms beyond.
Deepest love always,
Dale & Nahid
Message from Ghaemmaghami Family
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Amirkia,
My parents and I are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of your dear son. I will never forget Amin jan’s genuine kindness and gentle nature, to say nothing of his many qualities, and feel very privileged to have known dear Amin. He committed his life to serving the Faith, and is undoubtedly showered with infinite praise and blessings. May Baha’u’llah give you patience and courage and be with you during this difficult time. My parents and I are praying for Amin jan’s luminous soul and dear family.
Kourosh (Portland, Oregon) + Shirin & Ezzatollah Ghaemmaghami (Grenada, West Indies)
Please accept my sincere condolences of dear Amin. Amin was truly an angel. He had the best personality. I always looked forward to our Roohi class because he always had interesting subjects to talk about. He always had the perfect answer for our questions.
He will be missed and I am sure he is in a better place.
May his soul rest in peace.
With love,
Mona Zabihian
Dear Amin,
Although we did not talk much during our short co-working time in Cadwalader, I still remember you said proudly and confidently that you would run for president of the U.S. some day. I was impressed.
I will miss you a lot!
May your soul rest in peace.
With deepest Sympathy,
April Wang
Dear family
heart broken and grief-stricken with the sudden loss of our dear Amin .
out standing spiritual qualities nobility, humility , steadfastness ,kindness ,gentleness ,patience and………………
with all this spiritual qualities , this world was so small for such pure soul .
Afagh and Behnam
Message from Amir Vani from Hamburg, German
همکار محترم جناب آقای امیرکیا
خبر در گذشت نابهنگام فرزند گرامیتان ما را هم متأثر نمود.
ما را در غمتان شریک دانسته و از خداوند متعال صبر و شکیبایی برای شما و خانواده محترمتان آرزو دارم.
وانی هامبورگ، آلمان
Message from Mona Khademi from Washington, DC, USA
Farzaneh jun aziz and Shidfar:
I am writing to convey my condolences on the untimely loss of your dear one, Amin. I do not know what to say but I am sure he has a high station in the Abha Kingdom. I am sorry not to have known him during his life but have come to admire who he was and what he achieved during his life through tributes and memories of him shared by his friends and family.
I would like to congratulate you for having raised such an amazing and remarkable person who will be remembered by his good deeds and charming character. How blessed you were to have him. You must be very proud and blessed. Your son is with the angels now. I hope and pray that God give you patience to deal with this earthly loss.
With deep sympathy,
Mona Khademi,
Washington, DC.
Message from Cohen Family
Dear Farzaneh and Sheedfar,
We are so deeply saddened to hear the tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shahrokh and Miryam Cohen
Message from Ghatan Family in Sweden
Dearest Farzaneh, Shidfar, Laila and Vafa,
We are deeply saddened and have no words to express our sorrow. Please accept our condolences
Christina and Zacaria
Message from Dr. Nosrat Tirandaz & Family in France
Very dear Shiva,
We learnt by Maryam Jan the awful news of the passing of Amin! We are not only stunned by the unexpected Flight of Amin’s Soul toward the Abha Heaven, but also really saddened when we think to you and your brother and all his Family!
May the unlimited Divine Grace give you all courage and comfort!
We know that for the departed soul the death is but a good news. But the void place he leaves remains always a source of sadness and nostalgia, but the hopes and achievements he was bearing are a source of frustration for the remaining ones.
We may think that Baha’u’llah has summoned him as he was ready to meet Him now!
May Baha’u’llah give you comfort and solace.
We will pray for him and his parents and relatives. And assure you of our sympathy and condolences.
Message from Pourmasina Family
آقا و خانم امیر گیا
در زندکی انسانها لحظاتی پیش میآید که زبان برای بیان احساسات آدمی بسیار درمانده میشود
در این زمان است گه ما نمیدانیم چگونه همدردی خودرا با شما در میان بگذاریم زندگی و آمدن
و رفتن در این اختیار ما نیست همه ما دیر یا زود میرویم ولی آنکه رود تر میرود غم رفتنش را
برای باز ماندگانش باقی میگذارد و طبیعی است هیچ اندوهی اثر گذار تر از اندوه از دست
رفتن فرزند نیست ولی جز صبر و تحمل چه میتوان کرد ما را در اندوه خود شریک بدانید هر چند آسان نیست
ولی برایتان آرزوی تحمل و بردباری داریم
شهلا و امیر پورمسینا
Memorial for Amin in Virginia, USA
The Baghdadi-Aka family will be hosting a devotional gathering in loving memory of Amin at their home in McLean, Virginia, USA on Saturday, October 21 at 9 AM.
Message from the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Washington County North, Oregon, USA
Myself and others of the Washington County North Spiritual Assembly were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of your dear cousin Amin. On behalf of the Local Assembly, I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and others of his family for this devastating loss of one so loved, so precious, so young and with so much yet to offer to the world.
Our prayers are with this dear soul as he journeys to the Abha Kingdom, and with you and your family as you mourn his loss.
With deepest Baha’i love and prayers,
Julie on behalf of the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Washington County North, Oregon, USA
Message from Dr. Shaheen (Sean) Tedjarati to Amin’s Uncle, Aunt & Cousin
Dear Mr & Mrs Farid and Maryam:
Sometimes, one just simply does not know what words to use to convey sentiments. This is such an occasion. I heard about the sudden and tragic passing of dear Amin and the joyous birth of your grandson at the same time. I have been meaning to send you my thoughts for a few days but didn’t know where to start.
First and foremost, know that each and everyone of you have been in my prayers since the news. I cannot imagine how devastating this must be. I know what makes it even more dichotomous and difficult is the beautiful occasion off the birth of your first grandson. One just does not know the mysterious forces of God at work under such circumstance.
In midst of these moments of loss, we see the bounty of Baha’u’llah as He reminds us as to the station of faithful servants and the condition of their souls as they leave this nether world and ascend unto the heaven of His grace, assured of greater services in the heavens above, freed from bondage of self and physical limitations of this world.
These solace our hearts but does not fully take away the sorrow of loss of such a blessed soul. His sudden passing is such an important reminder of the fragility of this life and makes us ponder about our priorities and duties in the short time that we are here on this earth. It provides a clear perspective.
As I was praying for him and all of you, I was comforted to know that Dear Amin is being welcomed among the chosen ones of God for having served Him till the last day of his life. What a blessing it would be that all of us may leave this world just like Amin, firm in the Covenant and engrossed in His service till our last breath. I have no doubt that he has been nestled in the arms of Baha’u’llah and will be soaring in all the worlds of God now able to shine our paths of service through his luminous and exalted soul.
I also want to express to you my heartfelt congratulations on the birth of your grandson. No one knows the mystery of the wisdom of God for such dichotomous events. I have a great feeling that somehow the flight of Amin’s soul and the birth of your grandson will generate great forces that will allow this young life to always be under the banner and protection of Baha’u’llah as he grows up and enters the great field of service.
In some ways, your grandson has played a great role in his short time on earth. By his arrival at time of such loss, he has already provided the balm to help lessen the burden of such a loss. What a blessing.
Please convey my heartfelt sentiments to Amin’s brother and parents. Ardent prayers have been offered for all of them to receive their strength from Baha’u’llah as they navigate themselves through these turbulent waters of uncertainty and be guided to calmer shores of comfort and certainty, knowing that their loss is nothing but a gain for the angels of God, who have welcomed another of their own in the realms above.
Please convey my love and sentiments to May and Nima and assure them of my continued prayers.
Much love
Shaheen
Note from Ramechfar-Tirandaz Family in Pointe-Noire, Congo, Africa
Dearest Shidfar Jan
We will have our beloved Amin in our prayers with Baha’i community of Pointe-Noire. in Congo – Africa.
With all deepest love to you and your family in this difficult time.
Mina and Rashid Ramechfar-Tirandaz
From Khayam Family
Dear Farzaneh and Shidfar.
There are no words to express of sudden and unexpected passing of precious and most loved Amin jan.
We join you in offering sincere prayers for elevation of his noble soul . Our heartfelt and tenderest love goes to each one of you and your family as well. Lots of love and prayers.
Guity Khayyam and Family
Message from Beijing, China
We are so sorry to hear that Amin passed away on early October. I recall that you introduced us to know each other through a phone call at the wedding ceremony of my brother-in-law in June 2010. Amin and I had a pleasant meeting at a restauent near my home. He is a very kind young man. Though I did not help much on his job seeking at that time, I heard he had done very well as a lawyer in Shanghai.
We believe that human spirit is ever-lasting. God may arrange Amin in a special spiritual status, continuing his service to the Faith.
With our warmest regards to you and Amin’s family.
Allah-u-Abha
Tianyi/Yang Lan/Mude
Message from Nanjing, China to Amin’s Aunt & Uncle
Dearest Friends,
I haven’t known what to write, and I’m sure you are over bombarded with messages and phone calls.
But I just wanted to send my love to you both and wanted you to know that you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers.
You have my deepest condolences on the passing of Amin. I could write a good bit about how kind and encouraging he was to myself and everyone around him. I heard that you sent soil from China to be with Amin for the funeral today – that’s so very sweet. I know he would have loved that. He had recently told me about how he came to China the first time – visiting you all when he was a youth, and how much that experience affected him and influenced his decision to move here later on. He so loved China. And we had talked about too, a couple days before he passed away, about how life changes so quickly – whether jobs or life – it doesn’t stay the same as we expect it to – things always change. Amin and all of your family continues to be in our prayers, and our thoughts during acts of service.
Please let me know if I can help you all with anything.
Lots of Love,
Shirin Ahlhauser
Message from Seattle University School of Law
Dear Amirkia Family,
Our office sends its deepest regrets and condolences for your loss. We will be publishing Amin’s information in the next Lawyer magazine. A copy will be sent to you for your reference.
Sincerely,
Laura Harmon
Alumni Assistant
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Message from Paydar Family
Hi Mr Amirkia.
My dad and I just heard the tragic news of the loss of your son. We both offer are deepest condolences to you and your wife. We grieve with u and u are in our thoughts and prayers. My dad will come and see u.
Sincerely,
Iraj, Cy, and Brenna Peydar
Message from Dr. Rahimi & Family
جناب امیر کیا و سرکار خانم محترم و فا میل گرام
در فقدان عزیزی چنین محبوب و فرزندی چنین ارجمند فقط کلام الهام بخش حق می تواند باعث تسلی قلب حزین ان عزیزان نازنین گردد انجا که خطاب به عزیزانی چون شما چنین می فرماید :
هوالابهی ای صدف پاک ان دردانه افلاک . ان گوهر شاهوار اگر چه از رشته حیات عنصری بدر امد ولی بر تاج عزت قد یمه گوهر ابدار گشت و در غایت درخشندگی جلوه نمود. لعل بد خشان و یا قوت رمان و لوء لوء و مرجان سزاوار تاج خسروا نست . غیرت الهیه ان در درخشنده را از ذلت خاک نجات داد و بر اکلیل سلطنت جهان پاک مقر داد . نظر به سوی بالا کن یعنی بصر بصیرت را متوجه ملکوت ابهی نما ان در دانه را در غایت شعشعه در تاج عزت سرمدی بینی ع ع
قربان صبر و استقا مت شما فریدون و ماهرخ رحیمی و بقیه فامیل