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Rúhíyyih Khánum’s actions and the Bahá’í administration

Denial of Internation Baha'i Council’s (IBC) Status: Rúhíyyih Khánum denied the status and authority of the IBC and its head, instead emphasized the authority of the Hands of the Cause who were members of the IBC. She allegedly fabricated a separate body for these Hands. The “Ministry of the Custodians” is described as evidence of … Continue reading Rúhíyyih Khánum’s actions and the Bahá’í administration →

Importance of Guardianship in Baha’i Faith

The Guardianship is closely linked to the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh, which is the source of authority in the Bahá’í Administrative Order. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is the Center of this Covenant.Guardians have extensive authority, including the right to interpret teachings, command, control, adjudicate, and settle disputes within the Faith.Concept of Station:“Station” refers to spiritual rank or status. For … Continue reading Importance of Guardianship in Baha’i Faith →

THE ILLEGITIMACY AND FRAUD OF THE BOGUS UHJ IS EXPOSED THROUGH ALI NAKHJAVAN’S BLATANT PERVERSION OF THE TRUTH.

Note from the Guardian: Nosrat has requested my review of his critique and the correction of any errors in the use of the English language as it is not his native tongue. In the process of reviewing his outstanding critique I have taken the opportunity to add here and there some words, and phrases, revise … Continue reading THE ILLEGITIMACY AND FRAUD OF THE BOGUS UHJ IS EXPOSED THROUGH ALI NAKHJAVAN’S BLATANT PERVERSION OF THE TRUTH. →

THE WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ

[PART ONE] Herein Follow the Tablets and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá All-praise to Him Who, by the Shield of His Covenant, hath guarded the Temple of His Cause from the darts of doubtfulness, Who by the Hosts of His Testament hath preserved the Sanctuary of His Most Beneficent Law and protected His Straight and Luminous Path, … Continue reading THE WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ‘ABDU’L-BAHÁ →

Issues of Authority and Station in the Bahá’í Faith

There is a strong and inseparable connection between the highest authority in the Administrative Order of the Faith i.e. the Guardianship, and the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh. The Covenant is the channel from which authority is derived and flows through and passes on by appointment. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is the Center of that Covenant, and the Guardians have … Continue reading Issues of Authority and Station in the Bahá’í Faith →

Open Letters of 9 July 1960 and 21 October 1960

FOREWORD TO OPEN LETTER OF 9 JULY 1960The letter that follows was addressed to the Bahá'í friends some two months subsequent to the issuance to the Bahá'í world of Mason Remey's Proclamation as the second Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith. His Proclamation had been made two and one half years following the passing of Shoghi … Continue reading Open Letters of 9 July 1960 and 21 October 1960 →

Excerpts from May Maxwell's Haifa Notes JANUARY–MARCH 1937

(ACCOMPANIED IN HER PILGRIMAGE BY HER DAUGHTER MARY, LATER NAMED RÚHIYYÍH KHÁNUM BY SHOGHI EFFENDI, FOLLOWING HER MARRIAGE TO HIM)The following excerpts are taken from the Haifa Notes of May Maxwell, who made these notes of Shoghi Effendi’s statements while accompanied by her daughter, Mary, later, as Shoghi Effendi’s wife, given the name Rúhíyyih Khánum, … Continue reading Excerpts from May Maxwell's Haifa Notes JANUARY–MARCH 1937 →