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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 277-278
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Letter of 4 March 1952
Africa Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly.
Dear Bahá'í Friends:
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Your letter of the 18th of February, with enclosures, has
reached the beloved Guardian; and he has instructed me to
answer you on his behalf.
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He is very pleased over the progress being made, particularly
in Uganda; and the recent pilgrimage of the dear Bananis, he
feels sure, will add a great impetus to the work there.
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Regarding the matters of policy you raised in your letter, he
sees no objection to the Persian Bahá'ís,--as long as there are so
many of them, and it is unwise to concentrate too many
applicants on one country at one time as you point out,--going
to countries under the jurisdiction of other National Spiritual
Assemblies, such as Egypt and India.
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He considers that it is of the greatest importance that pioneers
should have upright characters, as well as some considerable
knowledge of the Teachings. We cannot expect that every
pioneer will be a person of importance; but we must hope that
each one will be a person of worth, in his own character. This
should be pointed out to the Indian friends.
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India should likewise make an effort to send pioneers primarily
to the territories embraced in its own part of the Plan; but if they
can make available to your committee for British territory,
some qualified Indian Bahá'ís, who for some reason cannot go to
one of the Indian National Assembly's assignments, then there is
no objection.
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The Guardian thinks that it is wise not to influence ... by
sending him material which he does not at present wish to
receive. He is, judging from his letter, a sincere but immature
believer....
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P.S. Your National Assembly is not responsible for Eritrea but
you may encourage any believers there.
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[From the Guardian:]
May the Almighty bless your high endeavours, guide and sustain
you continually, and aid you to win great victories in the service of
His Faith.
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Your true brother,
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Shoghi
Letter of 8 March 1952
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APPROVE SHOMÁÍS DEPARTURE AFRICA. ABBÁS RETURN PERSIA
APPRECIATE DEEPLY SELF-SACRIFICE.
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SHOGHI
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Notes
1. [Regarding Dr. and Mrs. Abbás Afnán+.]
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