Haifa, July 16th, 1946.
Dear Baha'i Sister:
Your letter of June 20th has been received, and our beloved Guardian has
instructed me to answer it on his behalf, also to acknowledge receipt of
its enclosures.
He was very glad to see that amongst the actions taken by the N.S.A. at
its recent meeting was to allot sums to the Regional Teaching Committees
for them to carry on active teaching campaigns and finance travelling
teachers and settlers--if possible. He considers this all very important,
and he urges you to appeal to the Baha'is to arise and do pioneer work as
their fellow-believers are doing in England, India, Egypt and America.
He also feels that, if the N.S.A. considers such a course of action
feasible, definite plans should be made for carrying the Cause to certain
goal towns; in other words, a real plan with fixed objectives and a time
limit is now possible for Australia, and should be speedily set in motion.
Likewise, he feels that the N.S.A. should meet more often, even if all
members cannot always be present. Decisions by correspondence lack the
vitality of those that arise out of active consultation, and now the Faith
is progressing so well there, and has a sound administrative foundation,
more vigorous and systematic action is required.
You may be sure all the members of the assembly are remembered in his
prayers, and he is supplicating for their guidance and success in the
discharge of their sacred duties.
With loving greetings,
R. Rabbani.
[From the Guardian:]
Dear and valued co-workers:
The ever-expanding activities of the Baha'i communities of Australia and
New Zealand, so clearly reflected in the reports and minutes forwarded
recently by your Assembly, demonstrate the character of the Faith which so
powerfully animates you, testify to the loyalty, the vigour and the
devotion with which you conduct the affairs of a continually growing
Faith, proclaim the soundness of the foundation upon which you are rearing
its institutions, and augur well for their future evolution and triumph.
The attention of the believers throughout all centres in both communities
should now be focussed on the steady multiplication and consolidation of
these institutions which constitute the bedrock of the Administrative
Order of which your Assembly is the appointed trustee and chief promoter.
No sacrifice is too great for the promotion of such an urgent and vital
task. A supreme effort, on the part of all, young and old alike,
individuals, assemblies and communities, is absolutely essential in the
course of the present year, and as a prelude to the initiation of future
plans aiming at a still greater development and further enrichment of the
life of both communities. All secondary matters should be subordinated to
the primary requirements of the present day. The futherance of this noble
objective should be made the object of the anxious and sustained
deliberations of your Assembly. The resources of both communities should
be devoted to such a purpose. Nothing should be allowed to deflect them
from this course. If they persevere the blessings of the Almighty will
enable them to achieve exploits far exceeding their fondest expectations.
That they may be graciously aided, in their labours, by Baha'u'llah is my
fervent hope and prayer. I feel confident that they will respond to my
plea, and arise unitedly to achieve their immediate goal.
Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi.