Contemplating transfer part of title deeds of land in question to Israel
branches of American, Indian National Assemblies, reserving remainder for
future transfer to other National Assemblies following upon incorporation
of their respective branches on soil of Holy Land.
—Shoghi
[Cablegram, September 24, 1951]
OLD AND NEW COVENANT-BREAKERS
With feeling profound concern, grief, indignation, am compelled disclose
Bahá’í world recent developments Holy Land furnishing further
incontestable proof relationship established old and new Covenant-breakers
demonstrating increasing boldness, marked, tragic decline in character and
spiritual condition grandchildren ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Their shameful attitude
and conduct receiving approbation their elders. Evidences multiplying
attesting Ruhi’s increasing rebelliousness, efforts exerted my eldest
sister pave way fourth alliance members family Siyyid ‘Alí involving
marriage his granddaughter with Ruha’s son and personal contact recently
established my own treacherous, despicable brother Riaz with Majdi’d-Dín,
redoubtable enemy Faith, former henchman Muḥammad-‘Alí, Archbreaker
Bahá’u’lláh’s Covenant. Convey information all National Assemblies.
—Shoghi
[Cablegram, December, 13, 1951]
JUBILEE CENTENARY
Convey all National Assemblies Bahá’í world the following momentous
announcement.
Approaching Great Jubilee commemorating Centenary termination Bábí
Dispensation, birth Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation in Síyáh-_Ch_ál, Ṭihrán, as
well as imperative necessity adopt effectual measures insure befitting
inauguration third concluding phase of initial epoch in the execution
‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Divine Plan destined culminate hundredth anniversary of
Declaration of Founder of Faith in Ba_gh_dád, impel me summon entire
Bahá’í world, through eleven National Assemblies already functioning in
East and West, bestir itself, arise during sixteen months ahead through
supreme concerted sustained effort, prepare for demonstration of Bahá’í
solidarity of unprecedented scope and intensity during entire course
Bahá’í history.
Forthcoming celebrations must be signalized through inauguration long
anticipated intercontinental stage in administrative evolution of Faith
marking its gradual development through successive phases of local,
regional, national, international Bahá’í activity. Initiation this highly
significant measure further cementing Bahá’í National Assemblies in five
continents of globe will be acclaimed by posterity as counterpart to
consolidation Faith at its World Center through recent formation
International Bahá’í Council in Holy Land.
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