The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá'í Community : the Messages from the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith to the Bahá'ís of the British IslesShoghi, Effendi
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The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá'í Community : the Messages from the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith to the Bahá'ís of the British Isles
Shoghi, Effendi
Bahai Faith -- Great Britain -- History -- Sources; Shoghi, Effendi, 1897-1957 -- Correspondence
He feels therefore that until your hear from him you (had) better take no
further steps as regards a design for Kampala.
Letter of 8 December 1955
8 December 1955(84)
CABLE NUMBER LOCALITIES BRITISH ISLES WHERE BAHÁ’ÍS RESIDE AIRMAIL LIST.
SHOGHI
Letter of 13 December 1955
13 December 1955
Dear John:
This is just a note on behalf of the beloved Guardian to answer the point
raised in one of your recent letters.
You say that in Irish, the word “Báb” is not appropriate to be used; and
as the word “Gate” is not as nice in translation in any language, he
suggests that in place of the word “Báb”, you use “Herald”....
P.S. The Guardian approves your sending “Advice to Bahá’ís in British
Colonies” to other N.S.A.’s, but feels it is not necessary to send a copy
to the Colonial Office itself. He feels teaching work in Uganda should now
be concentrated on consolidation, primarily.
The Guardian’s decision regard Mr. ... design is final; it is too extreme
for any modification to render it possible as a temple....
Letter of 14 December 1955
14 December 1955
Dear Bahá’í Brother:
Your loving letter of December 1st has been received.
The Guardian attaches the utmost importance to the development of the
Faith in the Pacific Islands. Wherever an opportunity opens for expansion
of the work in one of the Islands, he feels that opportunity should be
seized and exploited to the fullest extent. Thus, if it is possible for
anyone to proceed to the Solomon Islands to assist the Blums there, it
would be very, very helpful.
As the Guardian understands the situation, the Blums have not left the
Solomon Islands, but are expanding their business and service. Thus the
work which Mr. Blum previously engaged in, of driving a taxi, is now open
to someone else; and therefore the pioneer to go to the Solomons would
find a position waiting for him.
The Guardian understands that the Blums are very well thought of and
respected throughout the Solomon Islands.
I am sending a copy of this correspondence to the Persian N.S.A., and
encouraging them to send pioneers to the Solomon Islands. You may wish to
also correspond with them....
Letter of 15 December 1955
15 December 1955
Dear Bahá’í Friends:
The beloved Guardian has directed me to write you in connection with the
translation of Bahá’í literature into languages as called for by the Ten
Year Crusade.
31 languages have been assigned to your Assembly; and of these, 24
translations have been made or are under way. The Guardian feels this is a
very fine record, and one of which you may be proud.
At the same time he feels special effort should be made to complete the
translations. He has no record of translations of 7 languages. Will you
please send me a letter for him, indicating what the status of each of
these languages is....
Letter of 16 December 1955
16 December 1955
Dear Bahá’í Friends:
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