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Arohanui: Letters from Shoghi Effendi to New Zealand
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Pages 52-53
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(39) December 18th, 1949
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Dear Bahá'í Brother:
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Your letter of November 1st was received, and, although
our beloved Guardian is so busy at present on the
Shrine work here that his mail is piling up alarmingly, he
does want to send you a word of appreciation for your fine,
constructive spirit and the services you are rendering the
Faith.
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Vicious criticism is indeed a calamity. But its root is
lack of faith in the system of Bahá'u'lláh (i.e. the administrative
order) and lack of obedience to Him--for He has forbidden
it. If the Bahá'ís would follow the Bahá'í laws in voting,
in electing, in serving, and in abiding by assembly decisions,
all this waste of strength thru criticizing others could
be diverted into cooperation and achieving the Plan. Keep on
trying to point this out to them!
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With Bahá'í love,
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R. Rabbani
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[From the Guardian:]
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Assuring you of my loving prayers for the success of every effort you exert for the promotion of our beloved Faith,
and the realization of every desire you cherish for its progress,
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Your true and grateful brother,
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Shoghi
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