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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 274-275
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Letter of 6 December 1951
Africa Committee
Dear Bahá'í Brother:
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Your letters of November 5th and 22nd (enclosures were also
received) have been received, and the beloved Guardian has
instructed me to answer you on his behalf.
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He was pleased to hear that Sir Ronald Storrs keeps up a
friendly interest in the Faith.
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Regarding ... it is obvious that people like this, who have had
in some cases a smattering of Bahá'í teaching are not fully aware
of the implications of the Faith. However, this does not mean
that we should not help them and hold on to them, in the hope
of being able, as time and circumstances permit, to deepen them
and produce from them really fine believers. This has happened
on many occasions in the past, and the Guardian hopes that,
through correspondence with him, your committee--and
perhaps the Groups in Africa--will be able to accomplish this.
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In response to his requests for money, you should point out to
him that as we finance entirely our own activities as our gift to
mankind, we have to harbour our resources and concentrate on
the most important expenditures. You will know what these
are; and they certainly don't include a headquarters in Nigeria.
You might also encourage him to make an effort to attend the
Africa Conference.
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The Guardian also hopes that you will give ... every
encouragement. She is a fine soul, and no doubt, if she had time
devoted to her, would soon develop into an assured and active
believer. You should encourage her also to make every effort to
be present at the Africa Conference, and in the meantime to
correspond with believers abroad, and do her best to teach the
Cause there in spite of her handicaps.
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The Guardian feels that the next step in Bahá'í literature might
well be the publication of a more comprehensive work in
Luganda and Swahili. However, he would like the Africa
Committee to undertake pamphlets in other languages as well;
let him know what languages the committee proposes.
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He attaches, as you know, the greatest importance to the work
of your committee and is tremendously impressed by the
progress being made in Africa, and by the capacity, tenacity and
enthusiasm the British Africa Committee is showing in handling
its share of this extremely important campaign. His prayers are
frequently offered on your behalf.
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[From the Guardian:]
May the Almighty whose Cause you serve with such devotion,
ability and faithfulness, reward you abundantly for your labours,
guide you and sustain you and assist you to enrich continually the
record of your meritorious service.
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Your true brother,
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Shoghi
Letter of 19 December 1951
[1]
DELIGHTED ASSURE THEM FERVENT PRAYERS HEARTY WELCOME
BAHÁ'Í FOLD.
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SHOGHI
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Notes
1. [On 18 December 1951 the National Assembly reported to the beloved Guardian the acceptance of two African believers in Kampala.]
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