“Resolute, ingenious, and blessed with piercing insight, he will be immensely missed”, writes the Universal House of Justice, mourning the passing of Douglas Martin.
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“Resolute, ingenious, and blessed with piercing insight, he will be immensely missed”, writes the Universal House of Justice, mourning the passing of Douglas Martin.
“Always insightful, always discerning, always attuned to spiritual reality, this man of exceptional vision lived a life shaped by the harmony between scientific truth and true religion.”
“It is the hope of the House of Justice that this new compilation will enhance the friends’ understanding of the distinctive Bahá’í approach to this important field of endeavour.”
The Universal House of Justice writes to the Baha’is of the world: “The comfort we take at seeing the resilience of the Bahá’í world manifest itself in action is tempered by our sadness at the consequences of the pandemic for humanity.”
“… an apprehensive world has been coming to terms with a rapidly evolving health crisis affecting the people in many countries, the consequences of which for society cannot yet be estimated with any certainty.”
In a progress update on the Shrine being constructed for the sacred remains of the Master, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Universal House of Justice shares that “work on the building’s foundations is advancing”.
“The followers of the Blessed Beauty must be conscious and conscientious users of any technology they decide to utilize and must apply insight and spiritual discipline”, states a new letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice.
The Supreme Institution rejoices in seeing the friends — visible hosts of an irrepressible movement — so assured in their response to the call to service, that the celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb was not merely a memorable event but was the fruit of devoted effort, carried out in unity.
Bicentenary message to the Bahá’ís of Iran; “…we considered this an opportune moment to also address His compatriots and to remind you of the bounty that is yours, for that Sun of Truth dawned in the city of Shiraz, promising the world new illumination…”
The passing of Mr ‘Alí Nakhjavání on 11 October 2019 drew forth glowing tributes to his life of service to humankind and his noble character.
Here is a beautiful print version of the message from the Universal House of Justice “To all who have come to honour the Herald of a new Dawn”.
In a special message for the bicentenary the Universal House of Justice looks at the missions of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the implications of Their appearance for humanity today. The message profoundly explores important themes to raise in conversations with people we meet as the bicentenary celebrations approach.
The House of Justice states that the design seeks “to honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s unique position” and “to reflect at once His lofty station and His humility”.
The film follows the personal search for truth and meaning undertaken by eight people from different parts of the world, including New Zealand.
The website bicentenary.bahai.org has begun to share inspiring information about the upcoming Twin Holy Days. One main feature coming soon is the film “Dawn of the Light”, due for release on the site by the end of September.
The Universal House of Justice has expressed confidence that the New Zealand Bahá’í community “is poised to greatly widen the circle of those participating in the community-building process under way.”
The website makes available a selection of thoughtful essays and long-form articles on a range of subjects of interest to the wider public, conveying advancements in Bahá’í thought and action and reflecting the Faith’s purpose in the world.
The International Board has been appointed for a five year term commencing on the 175th anniversary of the declaration of the Báb.
The recent call of the Universal House of Justice for the construction of the permanent Shrine of `Abdu'l-Bahá in Akká has galvanised the Bahá'í world. The selection of the edifice’s architect and the establishment of a fund to support the historic project are made known.
Each year on the first day of Ridván—which generally falls on 20 or 21 April—the Universal House of Justice addresses a letter to the worldwide Bahá’í community, known as the Riḍván message. These letters touch on many subjects, including the growth and vibrancy of the Bahá’í community, its efforts to contribute to the life of society, and the progress of specific projects and plans.