Bahá'í Administration

Name: Bahá'í Administration
Author: Effendi Shoghi

By Effendi Shoghi

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A compilation of authoritative excerpts and letters that lays out the organizational framework, guiding principles, and practical procedures for a faith community's institutions. It explains the purposes and duties of local and national administrative bodies, methods of election and representation, financial arrangements and funds, plans for communal projects such as worship centers, and strategies for coordinated action and growth. Interwoven are reflections on the community's spiritual obligations, responses to persecution and hardship, and the moral foundations of service, consultation, and unity, offering both legal-administrative directives and pastoral guidance for maintaining cohesion and advancing collective aims.

About the Author

Effendi Shoghi

Shoghi Effendi (1897–1957) was a prominent Bahá'í leader and the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith, known for his pivotal role in the development and expansion of the religion during the mid-20th century. He was instrumental in articulating the principles of Bahá'í administration and promoting the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. His notable works include "God Passes By," which provides a historical account of the Bahá'í Faith, and "The Advent of Divine Justice," which outlines the moral and spiritual responsibilities of Bahá'ís. Effendi's writings emphasize unity, justice, and the importance of community building, making significant contributions to the Bahá'í literary heritage.