All in House of Justice
In its Ridván message for 2024, the Universal House of Justice writes: “The urgency of the present hour must not obscure the special joy that comes from service. The call to service is an uplifting, all-embracing summons. It attracts every faithful soul, even those weighed down by cares and obligations …”
“…strive ye with all your might to create, through the power of the Word of God, genuine love, spiritual communion and durable bonds among individuals…”
Obtaining permission from the World Centre before travelling for any purpose to the Holy Land is required for important reasons.
We are pleased to share important news regarding the resumption of pilgrimages and brief visits to the Holy Land.
The significant 28 November 2023 message from The House of Justice is now available as a publication through the Bahá'í Distribution Service.
The Universal House of Justice has sent a letter of historic importance to the Bahá'í world, addressed to each believer.
Enhancing understanding of the pivotal role that National Spiritual Assemblies play within the World Order of Bahá'u'lláh.
Visits and pilgrimages to World Centre suspended during deeply concerning conflict in Holy Land. Staff, Holy Shrines and places are safe, and work continues.
As the friends in New Zealand arise, with unrestrained fervour, to release the society-building power of the Faith in ever-greater measures, the Supreme Institution will supplicate in the Holy Shrines on your behalf.
Security concerns in Israel have led to a change of policy for pilgrimages and visits to the Holy Land effective immediately.
“With joyful hearts”, the Universal House of Justice has announced the members of the International Teaching Centre for the five years beginning on 23 May 2023.
In its Ridván message for 2023, the Universal House of Justice writes: “In the twelve months that have elapsed since the commencement of the Nine Year Plan, we have been delighted to see how this global spiritual enterprise has inspired and galvanized the friends …”
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.
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.
The Supreme Institution has granted permission for two of its members to retire from serving on the House of Justice at Riḍván 2023.
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.
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.
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.”
“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
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.”
