He was arrested last November and subject to intense interrogations spanning two months. Eventually, in spring of 2007, he was freed on bail, but had received a sentence of 1-year imprisonment and 4-years of exile.
The charges, as stated in court documents and the final verdict pronounced against him were: Teaching the Baha’i Faith, being a member of and serving the Baha’i community, and assisting Baha’i youth. The Islamic Republic of Iran considers all these activities to be threats against national security.
The verdict was appealed to higher authorities, but last month, October 2007, the harsh sentence was reconfirmed.
On Thursday, 15 November 2007, the prosecuting attorney advised Mr. Roshan that he would be taken to prison on Sunday, 18 November, to commence his 1-year sentence. Yesterday, he reported for his prison term.
We appeal to all persons of good-will across the world to:
(1) Register in strongest voice the injustice of the Iranian authorities towards Mr. Roshan and the Baha‘i community of that country, and
(2) Pray for several minutes that Almighty would keep Mr. Roshan safe and protected through this unwarranted ordeal.
Payam Roshan at 10:02 pm
Dear Muslim network for Baha’i rights,
Thanks for spreading the word. I wish you the best in your humane acts in denouncing all the violations of human rights in Iran and elsewhere.
Behrooz at 1:54 am
Dear Mr. Roshan, what an honor! Sharing the fate of your beloveds. His holiness the Bab was imprisoned and eventually drank the cup of martyrdom. Blessed Beauty Baha’ullah too was sent to prison and was forced to exile. What an honor!
No doubt you are among His chosen ones. Your heroism shines so bright that fades away the gloom of the injustices of the ignorants and the heedless. Let us remember them in our prayers: O Lord forgive them for they know not, and guide them for they too are your children.
Pejman Mahboubi at 2:19 am
Payam,
Our thoughts are with you, our prayers are with your father.
we all are privileged just to know him.
God be with you all.
Jim Milne at 9:26 am
Word of dear Mr. Roshan would never have reached Greenland nor inspired increased activity amongst the Baha’is without his imprisonment! His life has now inspired many hearts in our country. His resignation in the face of this regrettable, unjust punishment will now be the source of inspiration for increased activity, more dedicated resolve and the establishment sooner than otherwise would be the case of the activities in the Baha’i Faith. Our love and prayers go out to the honored Mr. Roshan; our thanks to him for his inspiring us to greater activity through his resignation to this – by world standards – illegal treatment. Perhaps we could have a picture of our much respected Mr. Roshan to inspire our prayers and activities in the coming years.
NabilE at 9:52 am
Dear Mr. Faydu’llah Roshan,
Be assured of our prayers for your protection. We admire your courage and your perseverance. The forces of tyranny and darkness last but for a day, but the forces of light, love and servitude which you and the Baha’is in the Cradle of the Baha’i Faith, Iran exhibit and symbolize last forever! Your sacrifices will bring light and honor to your country even though your oppressors bring it only shame and dishonor. But ignorance will soon disappear and your sacrifices will be honored throughout history everywhere!
Khalil A. Khavari at 7:10 am
Mr. Roshan is indeed the free and his jailers are the true prisoners–prisoners who are caged in the confine of hatred and prejudice. This earhly life shall pass and the soul will wing to its Creator God. Blessed is the soul who is unburdened by acts of hate and can soar into the next realm to the company of the beloveds of God. Mr. Roshan by enduring this horrific injustice has shown the sterling nature of his soul and the just God assuredly will compensates him with infinite rewards. Our prayers are with you dear friend.
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