It is also the untold story of how she ran from her fathers threats to find refuge with strangers in florida, only to face a controversial court case that reached national headlines. Saeed abedini talks about his imprisonment and hopes for. Naghmeh abedini, the wife of imprisoned pastor saeed abedini, has warned the church against pursuing fame and wealth. Wife of imprisoned pastor hopes to reunite, rebuild marriage. You may recall that after saeed abedini was released from prison in iran, naghmeh filed for separation because saeed would not get help for his abusive behavior in the marriage. Pastor saeed abedini and naghmeh were living apart years. Naghmeh abedini, wife of imprisoned pastor abedini, is a. Pastor saeed abedinis wife halts public advocacy, citing. Christian post naghmeh abedini on being heartbroken but.
On january 16, 2016, saeed abedini was released from prison. Naghmeh abedini explains legal action against saeed. Like her husband pastor saeed abedini, naghmeh also under. Challenging christianity today s interview with saeed abedini part 2 of 3. Naghmeh abedini under attack from christians and muslims. Facebooknaghmeh abedini in a new twist to the saga of american pastor saeed abedini who is languishing in iranian prison, it turns out he is not the only one in his family who is on trial for his christian faith. A crime of christianity posted on march 8, 2015 by anniesahussain with the exception of the united states, most countries have remained silent while pastor saeed abedini continues to languish in a prison cell, as has been his circumstance since the summer of 2012. His post was the first since being released from an iranian prison in january after serving four years of an eightyear sentence for refusing to renounce christ. What we can learn from christianity today s interview with saeed abedini. Prisoner in the darkness lsu digital commons louisiana state. Christianity today reported on naghmehs emails last fall. Email address subscribe to the selected newsletters. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Emails sent by naghmeh to supporters became public with a christianity today report yesterday.
Christianity today published two emails naghmeh sent to supporters about her marriage. Jan 27, 2016 so i was included in the new email group after the vigil. Still, while naghmeh has been in christ for almost thirty years, its only been the last couple of years that shes learned what it means to abide in christ. Naghmeh panahi posted a public note on facebook yesterday. Wife of pastor saeed abedini, jailed in iran for his faith. Saeed abedini is an iranian american christian pastor who was imprisoned in iran in 2012. Feb 17, 2016 naghmeh and saeed abedini courtesycbnsaeed abedini broke his fouryear long facebook silence sunday, asking followers to pray for his marriage. Three nasty things some women are saying about naghmeh. Naghmeh abedini interview gives update on pastor saeed.
Wife of pastor saeed abedini, jailed in iran for his faith, explains the shock of his release. Dec 03, 2015 naghmeh abedini, the wife of american pastor saeed abedini whos imprisoned in iran, has said that shes been receiving personal attacks from people who accuse her of not being a good mother for traveling so much. Saeed abedinis wife files legal papers in the wake of her. Boise naghmeh abedini, a boise woman who has advocated for the release of her husband pastor saeed abedini from an iranian prison, recently disclosed claims of being in an. Naghmeh abedini today, spiritual sounding board, posted saeed abedini, naghmeh, divorce, domestic violence, arrest for violating restraining order, seeks money for new ministry. Pastor saeed abedini serving an 8 years sentence in evin.
The formerly jailed iranian american pastor talks to ct about his marriage, his imprisonment, and. In 2002 saeed met naghmeh, an american citizen who grew up in boise, and together they became. Naghmeh abedini urges christians to remember the persecuted church 20. Pastor abedinis wife cites stress in suspending public.
The wife of imprisoned pastor saeed abedini has voiced regret for emails she sent to close friends reportedly accusing the pastor of spousal abuse stemming from what was described in press reports as his addiction. Naghmeh abedini regrets sending email accusing husband. Christianity today, pastor saeed abedini s wife halts public advocacy, citing marital woes and abuse, by bob smietana. My heart is deeply saddened to be sharing the news that naghmeh and i will be divorcing, saeed abedini posted the evening of oct. Its been a while since i have posted about saeed abedini or his exwife, naghmeh. Today i informed several drivers that theyre heretics. Naghmeh says that saeed rejected counseling for his anger and proceeded with the divorce. Naghmeh abedini, a boise woman who has advocated for the release of her husband pastor saeed abedini from an iranian prison, recently told supporters by email of being emotionally, psychologically. Naghmeh abedini, franklin graham, and the silencing of. A threepart series of opinion and researchresource articles by bradfuturistguy on the recent christianity today interview with saeed abedini. Challenging christianity todays interview with saeed. Naghmehs husband, pastor saeed abedini, is currently serving an eightyear sentence in the rajai shahr prison on account of his christian faith. Following international pressure, abedini was released from prison on january 16, 2016 along.
Jailed for practicing christianity in iran my husband had been promised safe passage to build an orphanage. The formerly jailed iranian american pastor talks to ct about his marriage, his. The two reportedly attempted to undergo counseling for their strained marriage, but naghmeh says saeed was unwilling to cooperate. Her confession and repentance cost her a very cushy life of book deals, travel, speaking gigs. Earlier today, naghmeh abedini published the following statement on. The interview with saeed abedini christian feminism today. I love my husband more than ever despite marriage troubles. The us church is pursuing fame, not god christian news on christian today. Saeed abedini finalises divorce from naghmeh abedini as. Naghmeh abedini accepts an award on her husbands behalf at the 2014 southern baptist convention annual meeting. Saeed abedini converted from islam to christianity in 2000. Wife of jailed pastor backs out of spotlight after. Saeed abedini talks about his imprisonment and hopes for revival, addresses abuse allegations in christianity today interview.
Brothers and sisters in christ all over the world the situation of pastor saeed abedini is our immediate concern, and we must lift him, his wife naghmeh and their two young children up to god in prayer. Naghmeh abedini, the wife of imprisoned pastor saeed abedini. Apr 02, 2020 naghmeh abedini recounts arrest and imprisonment of pastor saeed, the attempts to break him and the prayer vigil pastor saeed abedini is a christian pastor who has been jailed in irans. Pastor saeed abedini files for divorce from wife of 12.
Here are some of the salient points from the article. Christian women in dysfunctional or abusive situations often feel tremendous pressure to protect a happy family image and are reticent to tell others about what really happens behind closed doors if it will reflect poorly on their husbands. Naghmeh abedini, wife of jailed pastor, backs away from. Hiding in the light is the story of rifqas remarkable spiritual journey from islam to christianity. This is the same email group that was sent the two emails in november that were leaked to christianity today, published, and led naghmeh to the need to address publicly on her facebook what had until then only been in the emails. In november 2015, naghmeh abedini began to back away from speaking out publicly for her husbands release, telling supporters by email that he had been abusive to her and she could no longer live a lie. Apparent assumption of trustworthiness left unexamined, and final thoughts. Naghmeh s husband, pastor saeed abedini, is currently serving an eightyear sentence in the rajai shahr prison on account of his christian faith. I stand before you today not as a lawyer or politician, but as the wife of a husband who is imprisoned in iran because of his christian faith. Christianity today reports the emotional stress of the effort, along with abus.
Domestic violence is not a marriage issue, but an abuse issue. Nov 16, 2015 naghmeh abedini regrets emails of marital woe. Naghmeh abedini on prayer and the president christianity. The wife of saeed abedini, imprisoned for his faith in iran, talks about her recent meeting with president barack obama. Naghmeh abedini is battling to see the release of her husband, pastor saeed abedini, who has been jailed in iran for his religious beliefs for over one year. Naghmeh abedini is the wife of pastor saeed abedini who was sentenced to eight years in an iranian prison for his christian faith. Naghmeh abedini halts public advocacy, citing marital. Resource bibliography on the saeed and naghmeh abedini. Nagmeh abedini posts about her personal journey to denounce islam. Introduction, and he gave no answer to the allegations. Naghmeh abedini, the wife of pastor saeed abedini, testified alongside three other relatives of americans who are currently imprisoned or missing in iran in the presence of the house committee on foreign affairs on tuesday. The iranianamerican pastor from idaho, held for more than three years, was exchanged as part of a prisoner swap in. Read naghmeh abedini on prayer and the president and more breaking christian news headlines from around the world. The iranianamerican pastor from idaho, held for more than three years, was exchanged as part of a prisoner swap in which iran released four people and the.
In an interview with christianity today, abedini said his wifes allegations of abuse are false. The victim is not the issue, the abuser is, and abusers make a decision to abuse. Naghmeh abedinihow god is using a prison sentence on vimeo. Last fall, naghmeh abediniwho had campaigned tirelessly for her husband. American pastor saeed abedini is currently serving an 8year prison sentence in iran simply because of his christian faith. Facebook mothers day brought heartache for naghmeh abedini, the estranged wife of pastor saeed abedini. Naghmeh posted a message on facebook regarding her and abedini s impending divorce. In two emails to supporters, abedini revealed details of her troubled marriage to saeed abedini, an american citizen and pastor imprisoned in iran since. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Naghmeh abedini on prayer and the president christian. They made frequent trips back to iran, supporting house church christians. Christian today, 105 victoria street, london, sw1e 6qt.
Naghmeh abedini claims abuse, halts public support for. Naghmeh begins by sharing how she grew up in wartorn iraq, how she and her brother came to know jesus, and how ten years later her parents trusted in christ. Last week, christianity today reported that naghmeh was stepping away from her advocacy for her imprisoned husband. Nagmeh abedini posts about her personal journey to. Citizen who was born in tehran, iran and moved to the united states with her family when she was nine. Deny your faith in jesus christ and return to islam or else you will not be released from prison. Naghmeh abedini recounts arrest and imprisonment of pastor. God is bigger april 20, 2015 article 17min read this month, we feature an excerpt from an interview between dr. Saeed is lying this week christianity today posted an interview with saeed abedini concerning his ministry, his marriage, and the allegations of abuse against him made by his wife naghmeh.
Jan 27, 2016 naghmeh abedini took legal action against her husband saeed abedini to make sure their children remain in idaho while the couple works to save their marriage, she wrote on facebook today jan. Naghmeh abedini asks for prayer as family undergoes counseling. Facebook naghmeh abedini just over a year after his celebrated release from prison in iran, persecuted pastor saeed abedini s marriage to his wife, naghmeh, came to a bitter end last thursday under a cloud of whispers and accusations of adultery and conspiracy. Naghmeh abedini recently claimed that pastor saeed was an abuser as well as user of pornography and that she was stepping away from the public temporarily. May 11, 2016 mothers day brought heartache for naghmeh abedini, the estranged wife of pastor saeed abedini. Naghmeh abedini is pulling back her public fight to see her husband pastor saeed abedini freed from an iranian prison. Books exploring the relationship between christianity and islam. Saeed abedini pled guilty to domestic violence in 2007 posted on fri jan 29, 2016 by dee february 1, 2016 he always apologized, and sometimes he would even cry because of the bruises hed made on her arms or legs or her back. Pastor saeed in iran, has said she is suspending her public advocacy for her husband, which she has kept up for more than three years, citing continued psychological and sexual abuse in her marriage among other reasons.
During his imprisonment, abedini became internationally known as a victim of religious persecution. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading muslims and christians. Naghmeh abedini, wife of imprisoned saeed abedini, has stopped her public crusade after saying he abused her. She also shared about her personal journey to denouce. Naghmeh abedini urges christians to remember the persecuted. Jan 16, 2016 the release of pastor abedini is indeed an answer to many prayers offered to god by his brethren.
The christian post the reverend franklin graham, ceo of samaritans purse, leads a group in prayer at a vigil for imprisoned iranianamerican pastor saeed abedini in lafayette square, washington, september 25, 2014. Naghmeh abedini, wife of imprisoned pastor saeed abedini. Saeed abedini, the christian pastor who was imprisoned in iran in. Christianity today published two emails naghmeh abedini sent to supporters about her. The 35yearold iranianborn pastor from idaho was detained in iran in july 2012 during a trip to visit family and to finalize the board members for an iranian orphanage he was working on.
Naghmeh abedini, the wife of imprisoned american pastor saeed abedini, kicked off her new year with a three. Mothers day brought heartache for naghmeh abedini, the estranged wife of pastor saeed abedini. Christianity today reported on naghmeh s emails last fall. Naghmeh abedini, a boise woman who has advocated for the release of her husband pastor saeed abedini from an iranian prison, recently told supporters over email of being emotionally. Almost as soon as they got married on june 30, 2004, in tehran, iran, persecuted pastor saeed abedini and his now exwife, naghmeh panahi, were traveling a really rough road. Despite asking the president of the united states in person to please bring daddy home for my birthday, jacob abedini. Naghmeh abedini r, wife of pastor saeed, and their two children. Jeff myers and naghmeh abedini, wife of pastor saeed abedini who has been imprisoned in iran for the past two and a half years. Until november 2015 when his now exwife, naghmeh panahi, accused him of psychological and sexual abuse, pastor saeed abedini was the face of christian persecution as he remained a prisoner for his faith in iran.
Pastor saeed, globallyknown iranian prisoner, is accused. Allowing saeed a public forum in which to further denigrate naghmeh, christianity today also denigrates every woman who has heard an overuse of the word i as they were being beaten, and shames every victim who takes the blame on themselves when its not. Saeed abedini files for divorce from naghmeh baptist courier. Facebook naghmeh abedini, the wife of pastor saeed, the globally known prisoner of the iranian regime, has shared with her supporters, and now responded in a statement to christianity today, that she is ceasing her advocacy and sharing troubling details about pastor saeed.
Pastor saeed abedini with an ultimatum to deny christ, or spend more time in prison. Naghmeh abedini says reading the bible has inspired her to have a heart of compassion instead of a heart of bitterness. A history of conflict and conversion christianity today essentials book 5. Resource bibliography on the saeed and naghmeh abedini situation. We see this tremendous pressure illustrated in the latest news about saeed and naghmeh abedini. That past summer, i purchased biographical books about these men, and. Pastor saeed abedini files for divorce from wife of 12 years, naghmeh. Accusation stated by naghmeh abedini, in christianity today, pastor saeed abedini s wife halts public advocacy, citing marital woes and abuse, by bob smietana november 12, 2015.
He raised unchallenged accusations about his 2007 domestic assault case. The christian post naghmeh abedini, the wife of imprisoned american pastor saeed abedini, has shared that in her years of traveling the country raising awareness for persecution, she has come to see major problems in the body of christ that stand against serious. This story will give you not only insight into what it means for a muslim to convert to christianity and the heavy price associated with that, but also the importance of christians breaking through the stereotypes and reaching out to muslims in love. Naghmeh abedini, the wife of imprisoned american pastor saeed abedini, kicked off her new year with a threeweek fast to pursue the lord. Christianity today weekly weekly ctweekly delivers the best content from to your inbox each week. American pastor saeed abedinis story american center for.
Last fall, naghmeh abedini who had campaigned tirelessly for her husband. Adapted with special permission from naghmeh abedini, prisoner in the darkness is. Deny christ or face longer prison time iranian authorities have posed u. Since panahis explosive revelation just weeks before his release from prison in january 2016, however, abedini. Formerly imprisoned pastor saeed abedini has filed for divorce from his wife naghmeh nearly 10 months after she sought legal separation from him, the two revealed on facebook. Abusers dont just lose their cool and yell or hit, they make a choice to express their anger and need for control in that manner. Christianity today reported saeed abedini has continued to abuse his wife since his 2012 imprisonment for. Saeed and naghmeh abedini met in iran in 2002, while she was there on what she says was a crazy oneyear mission to share her christian faith with her muslim relatives. Naghmeh abedini, wife of pastor jailed in iran, shuns. Christianity today reported saeed abedini has continued to abuse his wife since his 2012 imprisonment for his faith, communicating with her. Domestic violence is not a marriage issue, but an abuse issue yes. Iran frees pastor saeed abedini after three years in priso. While in iran, the revolutionary guard wrongfully imprisoned him and has continued to hold him in some of irans deadliest prisons.
Captivated by saeeds religious passion, and his work in establishing homebased churches, naghmeh. Within three years of the marriage, according to court files, the christian couple were already living apart. Challenging christianity today s interview with saeed abedini part 1 of 3. Saeeds story has gained international attention as his wife naghmeh has worked tirelessly to get her husband back to the u. And speaking of abuse by pastors, a new book is shedding some awful light on. Naghmeh abedini, the wife of american pastor saeed abedini whos imprisoned in iran, has said that shes been receiving personal attacks from people who accuse her of not being a good mother for traveling so much. Jan 25, 2016 naghmeh abedini, wife of recentlyreleased pastor saeed abedini, is asking for prayer for her family as they are reunited and begin healing christian today reports that, although there is much rejoicing over saeeds recent release from an iranian prison where he had been held for three years, it may still be a long road ahead for the abedini family. Naghmeh abedini, the wife of pastor saeed, the globallyknown prisoner of the iranian regime, has shared with her supporters, and in a statement to christianity today, that.