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"Aid me to do what Thou desirest, and to
fulfill what Thou pleasest." -
Bahá’u'lláh
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The Rabbanis
 The Rabbani Charitable Trust created by the Rabbanis is a
fitting legacy for their spiritual work. Dr. Mahmoud Rabbani,
a Pharmacist by profession, and his wife Mrs. Eshraghieh
Rabbani, a businesswoman, were both born in Iran and were
third generation Bahá’ís.
Dr. Rabbani was born in Yazd on July 6, 1913. When he had
completed college and earned his doctorate in Pharmacy, he
distinguished himself by establishing his own pharmacy and
laboratory. Subsequently, he was credited with the development
of five kinds of medications, all of which were awarded
patents.
This fine man had a reputation for his kindness, gentleness,
wisdom, generosity and keen sense of justice. The
Bahá’í Faith was foremost in his life, and
he served it with great sincerity and dedication.
Mrs. Eshraghieh Eghrari Rabbani was born June 23, 1919 in
Teheran. An astute businesswoman, she was known for her
thrift, boundless energy, intellect and sensitivity. She
shunned comfort and idleness in favor of hard work and
achievement. It was her habit to praise and encourage, to pray
for the endeavors of her fellow believers and to immerse
herself in the scriptures of her beloved faith.
In 1953, she married Dr. Rabbani, a man whom she greatly
admired. Their devotion to the Bahá’í
Faith took them to many interesting cities and countries for
the purpose of sharing their beliefs and teachings with
others. They served as elected members of
Bahá’í Spiritual Assemblies in Europe and
North America.
In 1957, Dr. and Mrs. Rabbani journeyed as
Bahá’í pioneers to England where for 10
years they spread the message of their faith. Then in 1967
they moved to Central Florida to extend their pioneering
efforts.
They attended Bahá’í school sessions in
Scotland, England and Florida and the dedication of
Bahá’í Houses of Worship in Panama and
India, and actively participated in Bahá’í
international conferences in Europe, the United States and
Canada.
In addition to travel with her husband, Mrs. Rabbani went on
two pilgrimages herself to Bahá’í holy
places at the World Center of the Faith in Israel. While
returning from her last pilgrimage in 1990, she visited a
Bahá’í school in Switzerland where she
made a sizeable contribution toward Bahá’í
scholarships.
Having no children of their own and earnestly desiring to see
the teachings of their faith be perpetuated by promoting unity
and alleviating suffering, the Rabbanis established the
Eshraghieh and Mahmoud Rabbani Charitable Trust. Mrs. Rabbani
was instrumental in its establishment and in laying a firm
foundation for its development following the passing of her
husband.
Dr. Rabbani died in Orlando, Florida on January 31, 1989. The
Trust became effective two years later upon the death of Mrs.
Rabbani. She passed away on January 25, 1991 in Winter Park,
Florida and left behind an instrument for the benefit of
humanity.
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