On 25 March, the Supreme Body addressed a stirring letter of praise and encouragement to the friends gathered in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the dedication of the first national House of Worship in the Bahá’í world.
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The friends in Iran are called upon to cast the light of hope
In a Naw-Rúz message to the friends in Iran, the Supreme Institution reflects on “historic and recent endeavours” to assist societal transformation, in Iran and throughout the world.
Two members of the Universal House of Justice will retire
The Supreme Institution has granted permission for two of its members to retire from serving on the House of Justice at Riḍván 2023.
To the sore-tried and faithful followers in the Cradle of the Faith
The Universal House of Justice has sent a magnificent message of comfort and confirmation to the believers in Iran, in which it condemns the “the unrelenting injustice and cruelty” being endured by the friends and extols their noble response.
Progress of the construction of the Shrine of the Master
The Universal House of Justice has shared news regarding the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, following the setback three months ago when an accidental fire on the site caused considerable damage.
Supreme Body’s Ridván message 2022
The Universal House of Justice writes: “… the believers know well that whatever storms lie ahead, the ark of the Cause is equal to them all.”
Initial investigations indicate fire at Shrine construction site an accident
“The distress with which the friends around the world received the news of the fire testifies to the depth of their love for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and their longing for the completion of His Shrine.” - Universal House of Justice
A community ready to meet unprecedented times
In an exalted message to the Bahá’ís of Iran, the Supreme Body celebrates increasing confirmations that the Faith “promotes and brings about the spiritual, moral, and intellectual progress of peoples.”
Film on a hundred years of endeavour now released
The much awaited film, “Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour”, has been released. The Universal House of Justice has described its purpose as providing a glimpse of “the vantage point of the heights to which the Bahá’í community has climbed, and from where it can now gaze upon new horizons.”
Supreme Body pours forth a stream of timely guidance
The Bahá’í world has been the blessed recipient of four messages from the Universal House of Justice in this spiritually charged time, directing our gaze towards the aims of the Nine Year Plan and the means for implementing it.
Supreme Body gratefully reflects on centenary commemorations
The Universal House of Justice conveys its “sense of wonderment at the exalted character of what transpired” during the recent events marking the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Holy Land.
A tribute to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá by the Universal House of Justice
The Universal House of Justice offers a compelling testimony to the Master’s significance as the Centre of the Covenant and the Exemplar of His Father’s Teachings.
Supreme Body’s message marking centenary commemoration
“In these uncertain times, the friends turn with hope and longing to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, that ‘shelter for all mankind’, ‘a shield unto all who are in heaven and on earth’, beseeching His assistance from the realms above as they endeavour to follow His example in the path of service.”
Supreme Body joyfully extols new Temple in Vanuatu
The first local Bahá’í House of Worship in the Pacific has opened its doors. The Universal House of Justice marked the occasion with a message declaring: “This sacred edifice shines out as a beacon of light.”
Holy Land soon opening for Pilgrimage and visits
A letter just received announces: “the House of Justice is happy to once again welcome pilgrims to the Holy Land starting from Monday, 17 January 2022.”
Changes to English translation of two prayers
Three changes have been made to the English translation in the set of prayers “Twenty-six Prayers Revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá”.
Supreme Body confirms details of worldwide conferences
In response to the Supreme Body’s call, preparations are underway for conferences to be held in Aotearoa in the early months of 2022.
Update regarding pilgrimage and visits to Holy Land
The Covid pandemic is still making pilgrimage to the Holy Land unfeasible, but there are encouraging signs that brief visits may soon be possible.
Aotearoa brings ‘immense joy’ to the Supreme Institution
The House of Justice hopes the spiritual energy generated by Convention will find expression in the endeavours of friends throughout Aotearoa.
Sacred House of ‘Abbúd has been restored and strengthened
“That haven of immeasurable sanctity and immensely significant history for all peoples, the House of ‘Abbúd … has now been restored to a standard that aims at preserving the building in a befitting condition for centuries to come.”