How Long to Read Under the Staircase

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Staircase?

It takes the average reader to read Under the Staircase by Farsheed Ferdowsi

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Description

Under the Staircase is a biography of Fatollah Ferdowsi, a remarkable man who was executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the morning of January 4, 1982. His only crime was his belief. He was a member of the Baha'i Faith, a persecuted minority in Iran. The regime gave him a choice: "Recant your faith and go free, or you will die." Fatollah remained steadfast. He chose faith over life-the eternal over the ephemeral. Under the Staircase is more than a story of the unjust killing of an innocent man. It is much more than that. It is the spiritual triumph of a man over the awesome power of the state. The Islamic Republic imprisoned and tortured Fatollah. They tried to force him to utter the words, "I reject the Baha'i Faith and agree to become a Muslim." His response was a knowing smile. The Islamic Republic seized his assets and belongings and promised their return if Fatollah would simply recant his faith. His response was a nonchalant shrug. "My faith can't be bought." The Islamic Republic condemned him to death unless he signed a piece of paper that said, "I renounce my faith." Fatollah's response was "Never!" So, the Islamic Republic crushed Fatollah's body, but could not vanquish his soul.To comprehend the powerful force that drove Fatollah Ferdowsi throughout his eventful life, one needs to understand the Baha'i Faith. A number of chapters in Under the Staircase are devoted to the history and teachings of the Baha'i Faith in order to provide the proper framework for Fatollah's story. Under the Staircase is, in a larger sense, the story of the entire community of Iran's Baha'is, who have endured more than a century and a half of severe persecution, and who have responded to their predicament with determination to do whatever they can, to preserve their identity and to work for the good of their country. Under the Staircase is a story from Iran. Yet it is not merely an Iranian story. In it, there are lessons for both the oppressors and the oppressed across the world.

How long is Under the Staircase?

Under the Staircase by Farsheed Ferdowsi is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

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How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Staircase Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read Under the Staircase aloud.

What Reading Level is Under the Staircase?

Under the Staircase is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

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