Payman Mohajer

Payman Mohajer has served in various roles within the hierarchy of the Bahá’í Administrative Order. Since 2005, he has been a member of the Universal House of Justice, the supreme governing body of the Bahá’í Faith.[1][2] Before his election to the Universal House of Justice, in 1998, he was appointed to the International Teaching Center.[2] The International Teaching Centre, whose seat is at the Bahá'í World Centre in Haifa, Israel, is composed of nine Counsellors appointed by the Universal House of Justice and tasked with duties to stimulate and coordinate the Continental Board of Counselors and assist the Universal House of Justice in matters relating to the teaching and protection of the faith.[3] All of the current members of the Universal House of Justice previously served as members of the International Teaching Centre. Prior to his membership with the International Teaching Centre, Mohajer served on the Continental Board of Counsellors for Asia from 1991 to 1998, and before that he was appointed as an Auxiliary Board member in 1986.[4]

Background

Born in Tehran, Iran, Payman Mohajer moved with his family to India. He received a degree in homoeopathic medicine in 1984 and later a master's degree in psychology. In 1996, his interest in the field of education led him to establish a Bahá’í-inspired institution, the Foundation for the Advancement of Science. He and his wife, Svetlana, have three children.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Scribner, Herb (September 16, 2014). "10 religious leaders you may not know about". Deseret News. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Two new members join Universal House of Justice". Bahá’í World News Service. March 21, 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ Smith, Peter (2000). A Concise Encyclopedia of the Bahá'í Faith. Oxford, UK: Oneworld Publications. ISBN 1-85168-184-1.
  4. ↑ "Two new members join Universal House of Justice". Bahá’í World News Service. March 21, 2005. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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