Táhirih (Emergence) Lyrics

In Persia's ancient land so wide

A beacon shone a glowing guide

Táhirih a name so pure

In faith and light her heart was sure

Táhirih the Pure One brave and strong

Her voice a melody her life a song

In the face of darkness she stood tall

For truth and justice she gave her all

For truth and justice she gave her all

A scholar wise in books she found

A truth that turned her world around

She heard the Báb's call clear and bright

And followed Him into the light

Táhirih the Pure One brave and strong

Her voice a melody her life a song

In the face of darkness she stood tall

For truth and justice she gave her all

At Badasht she cast her veil

A symbol bold a mighty tale

For women's rights she took a stand

A future bright a promised land

Táhirih the Pure One brave and strong

Her voice a melody her life a song

In the face of darkness she stood tall

For truth and justice she gave her all

Imprisoned for her faith so true

Her spirit soared her courage grew

With grace she met her final day

Her words of hope still light the way

"You can kill me as soon as you like but you will never stop the emancipation of women"

Táhirih the Pure One brave and strong

Her voice a melody her life a song

In the face of darkness she stood tall

For truth and justice she gave her all

Though shadows fell and took her life

Her legacy transcends all strife

Táhirih's light forever gleams

In every heart in every dream