Directives from the Guardian

Name: Directives from the Guardian
Author: Effendi Shoghi

By Effendi Shoghi

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The volume gathers authoritative directives written by the Guardian to the Bahá'í community, presenting concise rulings, clarifications, and practical guidance on administration, institutions, teaching, worship, and daily practice. Arranged as topical entries, it addresses elections, assemblies, funds, marriage, pilgrimage, holy days, archives, teaching methods, and responses to external challenges, explaining procedures and responsibilities for individuals and institutions. It emphasizes unity, consultation, non‑partisanship, service, and the spiritual as well as administrative duties incumbent on believers, supplying concrete instructions to apply the Faith's principles in communal life.

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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.