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RUHOLLAH KHAMSI 1915—1994
orrowfully we announce the loss of
devoted co—worker Ruhollah Khamsi on November I, 1994. Ruhollah was an outstanding member of the Sadat Khamsi family of which five brothers embraced the Faith at the beginning of the century, and all became devoted servants of the Cause of God. He was the grandson of one of those brothers, Siyyid Nasrollah Bagharof, a prominent Bahá’í during the time of the beloved Master. Ruhollah’s father, Mr. Aminollah, was a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Iran and served on many national committees for several decades.
Ruhollah completed his primary and secondary education in Ṭihrán, earned his degree in engineering from Tihran University, and was engaged as an engineer in a state railroad organization. During that period he was actively involved with Bahá’í youth and served on their committees.
He and his wife, Samin Javid Khamsi, and their three children pioneered to Switzerland to fulfill a goal of the Ten Year Crusade. Through the guidance of the National Spiritual Assembly of Switzerland, the family pioneered to the city of Basel, and for thirty—seven years they steadfastly remained at their post, involved in many Bahá’í activities.
Known for his honesty and integrity, Ruhollah was a well—respected businessman. He was a source of encouragement and assistance to both Bahá’ís and non-Bahá’ís alike, especially when they were in difficulties. His noble personality and trustworthiness attracted many people.
In the early 19805 he was of great assistance t0 the National Spiritual Assembly of Switzerland in its collaboration with the Swiss government to resettle a contingent
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of Bahá’í refugees from Iran. Ruhollah traveled to Pakistan and was instrumental in interviewing refugees and facilitating their migration. He served for several years as a member of the Committee for Persian Affairs, where he continued to assist the newly arrived friends in the manifold aspects of their integration into their adopted community.
In 1991 Ruhollah was appointed as a representative of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Switzerland, and he carried out this honorable task with detachment and with a spirit of utmost dedication.
Interested in the Sadat Khamsi family, the blessings conferred upon it by Baha’u’llah and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and the bounties of faithfulness to the Covenant it received, Ruhollah, over the course of his life, collected Tablets and documents relating to the family history. The materials he gathered were compiled and edited under his guidance by Mr. Rt’ihu’llah Mehrabkhani who worked on the book for over two years. K/Mniddn—i—deat—i-K/Jams
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was in press at the time of Ruhollah’s passing.
Ruhollah is survived by his beloved wife, three children, and six grandchildren, all very dedicated Bahá’ís. His son, Mr. Amin Khamsi, has been a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Switzerland for a number of years, While Mrs. Roya BlaserKhamsi, one of his two daughters, serves the Cause as an Auxiliary Board member.
Informed of the passing of Ruhollah Khamsi, the Universal House of Justice sent the following message on November 1,
1994:
GRIEVE PASSING DEARLY LOVED STALWART SERVANT BAHA’U’LLAH RUl-IOLLAI-l KHAMSI. HIS LONG RECORD DEVOTED SERVICES FAITH IN IRAN AND SWITZERLAND, HIS SELFLESS AND LOVING NATURE ARE FONDLY REMEMBERED. PRAYING HOLY SHRINES PROGRESS HIS RADIANT SOUL. CONVEY OUR LOVING SYMPATHY HIS BELOVED WIFE AND MEMBERS FAMILY.
Submitted by 7713 National Spiritual Assemhly oft/ae Ba/Jzi’z’x OfSwitzerland
