Selected Messages of the Universal House of Justice

The messages of the Universal House of Justice—and letters written on its behalf—provide analysis, vision and direction, and ensure unity of thought and action as the Bahá’í community learns to translate Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for humanity into reality. A selection of more than 400 such messages can be found here.

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26 July 2024 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding construction and renovation work being undertaken in the Shrine of the Báb and its surrounds
26 May 2024 To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity The Bahá’í response to conflicts and related humanitarian crises in the world
25 May 2024 To the Friends Gathered in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, for the Dedication of the House of Worship Marking the dedication of the House of Worship for Papua New Guinea
Riḍván 2024 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2024
28 November 2023 To the Bahá’ís of the World Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age
Riḍván 2023 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2023
25 March 2023 To the Friends Gathered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the Dedication of the House of Worship Marking the dedication of the House of Worship for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 November 2022 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Regarding the aim of the Bahá’í community to promote the oneness of humanity and overcome all obstacles, including ethnic prejudice
4 July 2022 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Progress of the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Riḍván 2022 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2022
14 April 2022 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Update on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
8 April 2022 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Development concerning the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
4 January 2022 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors
3 January 2022 To the Auxiliary Board members throughout the world Message to the Auxiliary Board members
1 January 2022 To all National Spiritual Assemblies The educational materials of the training institute
30 December 2021 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Regarding the upcoming Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
1 December 2021 To the Bahá’ís of the World Following the Centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
27 November 2021 On the Occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá A Tribute by the Universal House of Justice
25 November 2021 To the Friends Gathered in the Holy Land to Mark the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Marking the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
13 November 2021 To the Friends Gathered in Tanna, Vanuatu, for the Dedication of the House of Worship Marking the dedication of the Tanna House of Worship
8 November 2021 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding restoration work at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih
23 May 2021 To the Friends Gathered in Matunda Soy, Kenya, for the Dedication of the House of Worship Marking the dedication of the Matunda Soy House of Worship.
Riḍván 2021 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2021
2 April 2021 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the completion of restoration work on the House of 'Abbúd
25 November 2020 To the Bahá’ís of the World On the occasion of the Day of the Covenant
22 July 2020 To the Bahá’ís of the United States Regarding racial prejudice and the American Bahá’í community’s distinctive contribution to its eradication
Riḍván 2020 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2020
Naw-Rúz 177 To the Bahá’ís of the World Naw-Rúz Message 177
1 December 2019 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Social media and non-involvement in politics
8 November 2019 To the Bahá’ís of the World Following the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
October 2019 To all who have come to honour the Herald of a new Dawn Marking the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
7 May 2019 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Announcements regarding the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Riḍván 2019 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2019
18 January 2019 To the Bahá’ís of the World Message on world peace
26 November 2018 To the Bahá’ís of the World On the occasion of the Day of the Covenant and the commemoration of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
9 November 2018 To the Bahá’ís of the World Establishment of the Bahá’í International Development Organization
22 July 2018 To the Friends Gathered in Norte del Cauca, Colombia, for the Dedication of the House of Worship Marking the dedication of the Norte del Cauca House of Worship
Riḍván 2018 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2018
27 December 2017 [To an individual] To an individual regarding religious prejudice
29 November 2017 [To three individuals] To three individuals regarding climate change
31 October 2017 To the Bahá’ís of the World Following the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh
October 2017 To all who celebrate the Glory of God Marking the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh
1 September 2017 To the Friends Gathered in Battambang, Cambodia, for the Dedication of the House of Worship Marking the dedication of the Battambang House of Worship
27 April 2017 [To an individual] To an individual regarding engaging in social action and public discourse, and non-involvement in political affairs
Riḍván 2017 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2017
1 March 2017 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding economic life
25 November 2016 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the development of the institution of the Auxiliary Boards
14 October 2016 To the Friends Gathered in Santiago, Chile, for the Dedication of the Mother Temple of South America Marking the dedication of the Mother Temple of South America
Riḍván 2016 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2016
26 March 2016 To the recipients of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Tablets of the Divine Plan, the Bahá’ís of the United States and the Bahá’ís of Canada Letter regarding the Tablets of the Divine Plan, to the Bahá’ís of the United States and of Canada
26 March 2016 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the centenary of the revelation of the first of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Tablets of the Divine Plan
21 February 2016 [To an individual] To an individual believer regarding science and Sacred Scriptures
2 January 2016 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors
29 December 2015 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Regarding the next Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
9 October 2015 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] To a National Spiritual Assembly regarding the medium of the Internet and the promotion of the Faith
Riḍván 2015 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2015
1 August 2014 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the progress of the construction of the Houses of Worship
10 July 2014 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the implementation of the Badí‘ calendar
Riḍván 2014 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2014
5 December 2013 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s return from His visit to the West
27 August 2013 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran Regarding the murder of a Bahá’í in Iran
24 July 2013 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada To the National Spiritual Assembly of Canada regarding the role of the Association for Bahá’í Studies
17 July 2013 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the destruction of the House of Bahá’u’lláh in Baghdád
1 July 2013 To the participants in the forthcoming 114 youth conferences throughout the world Message to the youth participating in a series of youth conferences around the world
27 June 2013 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the destruction of the House of Bahá’u’lláh in Baghdád
10 May 2013 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran Regarding the Eleventh International Bahá’í Convention and the ongoing persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran
1 May 2013 To the Bahá’ís of the World Announcing the convocation of 19 further youth conferences around the world, in addition to the previously announced 95
Riḍván 2013 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2013
Naw-Rúz 2013 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz
2 March 2013 To the Bahá’ís of Iran Regarding several issues related to the principle of non-involvement in partisan political affairs
8 February 2013 To the Bahá’ís of the World Announcing the convocation of 95 youth conferences around the world
2 January 2013 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran Enclosing the Persian-language translation of the statement titled “The Prosperity of Humankind”
26 November 2012 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Enclosing “Social Action”, a document prepared by the Office of Social and Economic Development at the Bahá’í World Centre
27 June 2012 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a donation to the Temples Fund on behalf of the Bahá’ís of Iran
11 May 2012 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran Regarding the ongoing persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran
Riḍván 2012 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2012
Naw-Rúz 2012 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz
1 March 2012 To the devoted believers of Bahá’u’lláh in the sacred land of Iran Assuring the Bahá’ís of Iran of prayers during the month of the Bahá’í Fast
12 December 2011 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the global plans of the Bahá’í community, touching on such subjects as training institutes, the educational process of which they are a part and the coordination of activities
17 June 2011 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Conveying news of a raid on the homes of Bahá’ís associated with the Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education
14 May 2011 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Marking the third anniversary of the imprisonment of the former members of the Yárán
Riḍván 2011 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2011
12 April 2011 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the completion of the restoration of the Shrine of the Báb
21 March 2011 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz
1 January 2011 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding some of the themes from the Conference of the Continental Counsellors
28 December 2010 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Regarding the next Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
29 August 2010 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s departure for His visit to the West
Riḍván 2010 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2010
2 April 2010 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding subjects such as family life, wealth, materialism, and justice
21 March 2010 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz
22 January 2010 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several themes related to politics and engagement in the life of society
10 January 2010 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding the approaching trial date of the former members of the Yárán
15 December 2009 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the restoration and development of several edifices on Mount Carmel
24 November 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding the family and its role in the advancement of civilization
23 June 2009 To the Bahá’ís of Iran Regarding the proper response to oppression and the principle of non-involvement in partisan political activity
11 June 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding such subjects as selfless service and the importance of helping those in need
19 May 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding a number of concepts related to the strengthening of the Bahá’í community
17 May 2009 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the celebration of the Nineteen Day Feast
14 May 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding events in the year since the former members of the Yárán were arrested
Riḍván 2009 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2009
26 March 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding attempts in Iran to force members of the Iranian Bahá’í community to refrain from undertaking any Bahá’í activity
21 March 2009 To the Bahá’ís of the World On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz; Marking the centenary of interment of remains of the Báb
18 March 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding the spiritual and social responsibilities of the Iranian Bahá’í community in the absence of the Yárán
5 March 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding the Yárán and the Khádimín
9 February 2009 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding support from many Iranians for the plight of Bahá’ís
23 December 2008 [To an individual] To an individual Bahá’í regarding political activity, social change, and public policy
31 October 2008 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding accusations against Bahá’ís and attacks on the Faith in Iran
20 October 2008 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the midpoint of Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community; calling for 41 regional conferences
28 July 2008 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding a range of questions related to the elimination of prejudice
20 June 2008 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding the Bahá’í teachings on the equality of men and women
3 June 2008 To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith Marking three weeks since the arrest of the Yárán
19 May 2008 To the steadfast and sorely wronged Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the sacred land of Iran Regarding the arrest of the Yárán
12 May 2008 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the restoration and development of Bahá’í World Centre properties
Riḍván 2008 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2008
25 December 2007 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding the denial of higher education to Iranian Bahá’í students
26 November 2007 To the Bahá’ís of the World Tribute to the institution of the Hands of the Cause on the Day of the Covenant
9 September 2007 To the Bahá’í students deprived of access to higher education in Iran Regarding themes such as service to others in the face of injustice and the importance of patience
Riḍván 2007 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2007
25 March 2007 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding some elements of the Bahá’í electoral process
21 December 2006 To the Bahá’ís of Egypt Regarding a ruling denying Egyptian Bahá’ís the ability to obtain official identification papers
Riḍván 2006 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2006
22 March 2006 To the Iranian believers living outside Iran Regarding participation in the upcoming Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
31 December 2005 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the close of the Conference of Continental Counsellors
28 December 2005 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding training institutes and the materials of the Ruhi Institute
27 December 2005 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Regarding the next Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
Riḍván 2005 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2005
Riḍván 2004 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2004
12 January 2004 To the Iranian believers living outside Iran Regarding travel to and communication with Bahá’ís in Iran in light of present and historical circumstances
26 November 2003 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Cradle of the Faith Regarding ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s letter to the people of Iran, titled the Secret of Divine Civilization
Riḍván 2003 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2003
17 January 2003 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the progress of the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community and the process of growth at the level of the cluster
Riḍván 2002 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2002
April 2002 To the World’s Religious Leaders An invitation to the leaders of the world’s religious communities to reexamine the issues lying at the heart of interfaith activity
17 January 2002 To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in Brazil Message to the Youth Congress in Brazil
28 June 2001 To the Friends Gathered at Canada’s Second Youth Conference in Sherbrooke (Canada), 28 June – 1 July 2001 Message to the Second Youth Conference in Sherbrooke, Canada
24 May 2001 To the Believers Gathered for the Events Marking the Completion of the Projects on Mount Carmel Marking the completion of the Projects on Mount Carmel
Riḍván 2001 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2001
19 April 2001 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the unity of nations and the establishment of the Lesser Peace
8 February 2001 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the application of the laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
16 January 2001 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the beginning of the fifth epoch of the Formative Age
14 January 2001 To the Conference Marking the Inauguration of the International Teaching Centre Building Marking the inauguration of the International Teaching Centre Building on Mount Carmel
9 January 2001 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Regarding the upcoming Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
26 November 2000 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the revision of the Codification of the Law of Huqúqu’lláh
24 September 2000 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Bahá’í International Community’s participation in the International Millenial Gatherings Concerning Global Issues
9 August 2000 To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in Ecuador Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, a message to the Youth Congress in Ecuador
27 July 2000 To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in the Dominican Republic Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, a message to the Youth Congress in the Dominican Republic
20 July 2000 To the Friends gathered at the Asian International Youth Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 21–23 July 2000 Message to the International Youth Conference in Karachi, Pakistan
20 July 2000 To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Conference in Vancouver, 20–24 July 2000 Message to the Youth Conference in Vancouver, Canada
18 July 2000 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding democracy and the Bahá’í Administrative Order
12 July 2000 To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in El Salvador Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, message to the Youth Congress in El Salvador
16 May 2000 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of South Africa Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of the Regional Bahá’í Councils
Riḍván 2000 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 2000
16 April 2000 To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Brazil Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding resignation and membership on Bahá’í institutions
12 March 2000 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the formation of Regional Bahá’í Councils
23 February 2000 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the application of Bahá’í laws
26 January 2000 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the funeral service for Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum
19 January 2000 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the passing of Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum
8 January 2000 To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in Paraguay Message to the Youth Congress in Paraguay
28 December 1999 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the laws of prayer, fasting, and recitation of the Greatest Name revealed in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
26 November 1999 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the plans of the worldwide Bahá’í community for the next twelve months and the subsequent five years
9 November 1999 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the increased responsibility of the Office of Correspondence in managing communications of the Bahá’í World Centre
24 August 1999 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding deputization and funding for the training institutes
5 August 1999 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several themes relevant to the advancement of women
4 July 1999 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the translation and publication of Bahá’í documents into English
4 July 1999 To all Bahá’í Publishing Trusts Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the publication of study guides for the Sacred Texts
30 June 1999 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding provisional and authorized translations of the Bahá’í Writings into English
4 May 1999 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding primary source materials at the Bahá’í World Centre
Riḍván 156 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1999
15 April 1999 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the conviction of four Bahá’ís in Iran in relation to the activities with the Institute for Higher Bahá’í Studies
7 April 1999 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice regarding issues related to the study of the Bahá’í Faith
6 April 1999 [To a Local Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the material and spiritual advancement of indigenous people
25 February 1999 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, marking the publication of “Who is Writing the Future?”
2 February 1999 To the European Bahá’í Youth Council Message to the European Bahá’í Youth Council
14 December 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the situation of the Bahá’ís imprisoned in Iran
1 December 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding an appeal of the conviction of three Bahá’ís imprisoned in Mashad
6 October 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of the arrest of faculty members of the Bahá’í Institute of Higher Education and raids on Bahá’í homes
1 October 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying details on Bahá’ís imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran
29 September 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of the sentencing of two Bahá’ís in Iran to death
24 September 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding arrests, imprisonment, and confiscation of property of Bahá’ís in Iran
27 August 1998 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice
12 August 1998 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the standard of English translations of the Bahá’í Writings
4 August 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the continued persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran
22 July 1998 To National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying news of the execution of a Bahá’í in Iran
2 July 1998 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the International Teaching Centre
16 June 1998 [To two individuals] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the age fifteen as the age of spiritual maturity
10 June 1998 The International Teaching Centre Regarding the responsibilities of the International Teaching Centre
1 June 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the deputization of institute teachers and coordinators
21 May 1998 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the sentencing of two Bahá’ís in Iran to prison
3 May 1998 To the Conference of the Continental Counsellors Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors
Riḍván 155 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1998
4 March 1998 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the review of materials associated with the Faith prior to publication
17 February 1998 [To a Local Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding questions raised about the recourse available to Bahá’ís when they feel the Local Spiritual Assembly has made an error
6 January 1998 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, responding to concerns raised about the absence of a Guardian to succeed Shoghi Effendi
6 January 1998 To the friends gathered at the Latin American Youth Congress in Chile Message to the Latin American Youth Congress in Chile
18 August 1997 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of the martyrdom of two Bahá’ís in Iran
11 August 1997 To National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the external affairs work of the Bahá’í International Community
30 May 1997 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the formation of Regional Bahá’í Councils
Riḍván 154 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1997
30 March 1997 To all National Spiritual Assemblies in Africa Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the prohibition of alcoholic beverages
24 March 1997 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Côte d’Ivoire Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding music and dance at Bahá’í Centres
Bahá 154 B.E. To the Lovers of the Most Great Beauty, beloved and faithful Friends Regarding such themes as the greatness of this Day, service to the Cause, and the importance of educating children
16 September 1996 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Austria Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the goals set out by the National Assembly of Austria for the Four Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
18 August 1996 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding electioneering in the context of reports from a Local Spiritual Assembly
6 August 1996 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the financial requirements of training institutes
1 July 1996 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í wills
14 June 1996 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice
13 May 1996 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the disintegration of society and the development of a new order
22 April 1996 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the question of teaching the Bahá’í Faith and the role of the institutions
Riḍván 153 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1996
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Africa Riḍván Message 1996—Africa
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka Riḍván Message 1996—Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Australia, the Cook Islands, the Eastern Caroline Islands, the Fiji Islands, French Polynesia, the Hawaiian Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, the Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and the Western Caroline Islands Riḍván Message 1996—Australia and the Pacific Islands
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Europe Riḍván Message 1996—Europe
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Latin America and the Caribbean Riḍván Message 1996—Latin America and the Caribbean
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in North America: Alaska, Canada, Greenland and the United States Riḍván Message 1996—North America
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam Riḍván Message 1996—Southeast Asia
Riḍván 153 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Western and Central Asia Riḍván Message 1996—Western and Central Asia
14 March 1996 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Bahá’í teachings on the pursuit of knowledge
31 December 1995 To the Bahá’ís of the World Conveying some of the themes from the Conference of the Continental Counsellors
26 December 1995 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors outlining the general features of the Four Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
26 December 1995 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors
19 May 1995 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding discussions on the internet about the Bahá’í Faith
27 April 1995 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several issues relating to the development of the Bahá’í Administrative Order
Riḍván 152 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1995
15 December 1994 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the authorization of translations and a number of questions related to the authority of publications from the Research Department
1 August 1994 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the question of how individuals can improve their understanding of the Bahá’í Teachings.
25 July 1994 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the responsibilities of delegates to a National Convention
19 May 1994 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Regarding the worsening conditions of society, and the relationships between and functioning of Bahá’í Administrative Institutions
17 May 1994 To the youth gathered at the five Regional Bahá’í Youth Conferences in Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Saint Petersburg, and Wolverhampton Regarding the achievements of and conditions facing Bahá’í Youth in Europe
Riḍván 151 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1994
11 March 1994 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a question about a reference to the Guardianship in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
4 January 1994 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the commencement of construction projects on Mount Carmel
19 October 1993 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í scholarship and the importance of studying the Bahá’í Writings
2 September 1993 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the relationship between Local and National Spiritual Assemblies and private initiatives
4 July 1993 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the application of Bahá’í laws to Western believers
1 July 1993 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding personal sacrifice in giving to the Bahá’í Fund
30 June 1993 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the need for wisdom and courage in teaching the Cause
24 June 1993 To the Bahá’ís of the World Conveying some of the themes from consultations between the Universal House of Justice and the International Teaching Centre
Riḍván 150 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1993
5 March 1993 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the publication of an English translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas
24 January 1993 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several themes related to nonviolence and the unity of the family
26 November 1992 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the centennial of the Day of the Covenant
23 November 1992 To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh attending the second Bahá’í World Congress Marking the occasion of the Second Bahá’í World Congress
28 October 1992 [To two individuals] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the responsibilities of youth
15 October 1992 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the station of Bahá’u’lláh and the significance of His Revelation
30 September 1992 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the confiscation of Bahá’í properties in Iran
30 September 1992 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding goals for the Three Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
10 September 1992 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying details of two Bahá’í prisoners in Iran
7 September 1992 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying initial information regarding two Bahá’í Prisoners in Iran
3 September 1992 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding two Bahá’ís sentenced to death in Iran
25 June 1992 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the murder of a Bahá’í in Iran
24 June 1992 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the desecration of Bahá’í cemeteries
7 June 1992 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the Centenary of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh
Riḍván 1992 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1992
8 April 1992 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying news of the execution of a Bahá’í in Tehran
9 December 1991 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Australia Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of institutions in upholding of Bahá’í law
26 November 1991 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World Marking the Day of the Covenant
18 November 1991 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Every Land Regarding the financial needs of the Bahá’í World Centre
30 October 1991 To Selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the process of prepublication review of Bahá’í manuscripts
28 October 1991 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the need for prepublication review of Bahá’í manuscripts
20 June 1991 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the commencement of Phase Two of the Mount Carmel Projects
1 May 1991 [To two individuals] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding such subjects as independent investigation of truth and the significance of recognizing Bahá’u’lláh as a Manifestation of God
Riḍván 1991 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1991
3 April 1991 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Holy Year 1992–1993
2 January 1991 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá'í elections and administration
21 November 1990 To the Friends gathered at the Moscow Conference Message to the Moscow Conference
24 May 1990 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the commencement of work on the extension of the terraces on Mount Carmel
Riḍván 1990 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1990
20 April 1990 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding deputization of pioneers in light of the conclusion of the Six Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
12 February 1990 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the establishment of the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace
8 February 1990 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World Regarding a special Two Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community for Eastern Europe and Asia
23 January 1990 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the progress of the Mount Carmel Projects
20 November 1989 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Guyana Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a National Spiritual Assembly’s relations with government
9 November 1989 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Hawaiian Islands Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding declaration and membership in the Bahá’í community
25 September 1989 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the function of review in the Bahá’í community
28 August 1989 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding how National Assemblies can assist communities with their observance of the Nineteen Day Feast
27 August 1989 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh Regarding a number of issues related to the Nineteen Day Feast
10 July 1989 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the importance of reading Revelation and the elimination of illiteracy
22 June 1989 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding responsibilities of individual believers serving on Spiritual Assemblies
Riḍván 1989 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1989
29 December 1988 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the United States of America Regarding the question of individual rights and freedoms
13 December 1988 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the execution of two Bahá’ís in Iran
30 September 1988 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, enclosing a compilation titled “A Chaste and Holy Life”
25 July 1988 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding teaching and applying the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh within indigenous and native communities
16 June 1988 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the first meeting of the newly appointed International Teaching Centre
31 May 1988 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of New Zealand Regarding a number of themes related to the confinement of membership of the Universal House of Justice to men
Riḍván 1988 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1988
4 February 1988 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Calling for special prayers for the Bahá’ís in Iran
14 January 1988 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Mariana Islands Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the rights of indigenous peoples and political activities relating to their advancement
14 December 1987 To selected National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í relations with governments and non-involvement in politics
22 October 1987 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying news of the arrest of six Bahá’ís in Iran
31 August 1987 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the world Regarding plans for development of buildings on the arc and terraces of the Bahá’í World Centre
20 August 1987 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í involvement in fundraising activities
15 July 1987 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the functioning of executive committees
28 June 1987 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of New Zealand Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the question of administrative authority and membership of the Bahá’í community
21 June 1987 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Finland Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the promotion of world peace and avoidance of partisan politics
19 June 1987 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Germany Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding National Bahá’í Conventions
15 June 1987 [To two individuals] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Bahá’í approach to alleviating the problems afflicting human society and the plight of the indigenous and aboriginal peoples of the world
30 April 1987 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the development of the properties of the Bahá’í World Centre
Riḍván 1987 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1987
25 March 1987 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the codification of the Law of Huqúqu’lláh
10 March 1987 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the promotion of world peace and avoidance of partisan politics
9 March 1987 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding individual interpretations of the Sacred Writings
26 November 1986 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the infallibility of the Manifestations of God
6 November 1986 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the celebration of Christmas
29 October 1986 To the meeting of the Senior Officers of the United Nations Office and the Office of Public Information Marking a new stage in the development of the external affairs of the worldwide Bahá’í community
27 October 1986 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the places where the Manifestations of God have appeared and the equality of men and women
12 October 1986 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, enclosing a statement on apartheid
25 May 1986 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding expansion of the institution of the Auxiliary Board
12 May 1986 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the martyrdom of three Bahá’ís in Iran
Riḍván 1986 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1986
17 March 1986 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding exemptions from acts of worship
25 February 1986 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding major objectives and national goals of the Six Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
5 February 1986 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, enclosing a document regarding epochs of the Formative Age
5 January 1986 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of women in society and the establishment of peace
2 January 1986 The Bahá’ís of the World Marking the inception of the Fourth Epoch of the Formative Age
27 December 1985 To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors
17 December 1985 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the adoption of a resolution in support of Iranian Bahá’ís by the United Nations General Assembly
24 October 1985 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the appointment of Continental Boards of Counsellors
October 1985 To the Peoples of the World The Promise of World Peace
19 September 1985 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the execution of two Bahá’ís in Iran and pressure facing Bahá’í students in that country
7 August 1985 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the development of local and national Bahá’í funds
5 August 1985 To National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day
21 July 1985 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the election of delegates to National Bahá’í Conventions
8 May 1985 To the Bahá’í Youth of the World Regarding the duty of youth to strive for excellence
Riḍván 1985 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1985
11 April 1985 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the attainment of the age of spiritual maturity at the age of fifteen
14 March 1985 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding human suffering, the reconstruction of society, and the places the Manifestations of God have appeared
31 January 1985 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Lesser Peace and the Supreme Tribunal mentioned in the Bahá’í Writings
23 January 1985 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the International Year of Peace
3 January 1985 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the adoption of an oppressive measure by the Iranian Government
25 October 1984 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding its power of elucidation
23 August 1984 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the roles of parents within the Bahá’í family
12 August 1984 [To an individual] Regarding the roles of the individual and the institutions in upholding the laws and standards of the Faith
6 August 1984 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Regarding the application of the law of Huqúqu’lláh to Bahá’ís of the West
25 July 1984 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the subject of marriage and the relationship between husband and wife
12 June 1984 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the purpose of religion and the some distinguishing features of the current Dispensation
21 May 1984 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the situation of the Bahá’ís in Iran
13 May 1984 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the use of torture to extract false confessions from Iranian Bahá’ís
Riḍván 1984 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1984
3 January 1984 To the Bahá’í Youth of the World Marking International Youth Year
13 December 1983 To the National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’ís of Alaska, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Hawaiian Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the service of Bahá’í youth in voluntary nonsectarian organizations
7 December 1983 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the response of individuals in the United States to the persecution of Iranian Bahá’ís
7 November 1983 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding continued persecution of the Bahá’ís of Iran
20 October 1983 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the participation of Bahá’ís in social and economic development efforts and the establishment of the Office of Social and Economic Development at the Bahá’í World Centre
19 October 1983 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the open letter submitted to Iranian Authorities from the National Spiritual Assembly of Iran
13 September 1983 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the banning of the Bahá’í administration in Iran
1 September 1983 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Norway Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding subjects such as the spiritual climate of Europe and requisites for spiritual growth
4 July 1983 To the European Youth Conference in Innsbruck Message to the European Youth Conference in Innsbruck
23 June 1983 To Bahá’í Youth Throughout the World Summons to vindicate youth martyred in Iran
19 June 1983 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the execution of ten Bahá’í women in Shiraz
19 May 1983 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World Regarding the evolution of the International Teaching Centre and its responsibilities
Riḍván 1983 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1983
2 February 1983 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the occupation of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice
2 September 1982 To the Friends gathered in the Asian-Australasian Bahá’í Conference in Canberra Message to the International Conference in Canberra, Australia
2 September 1982 To the Friends gathered at the Bahá’í International Conference in Montreal Message to the International Conference in Montreal, Canada
19 August 1982 To the Friends gathered at the Bahá’í International Conference at Lagos Message to the International Conference in Lagos, Nigeria
6 August 1982 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Conference in Quito, Ecuador Message to the International Conference in Quito, Ecuador
2 August 1982 [To a National Spiritual Assembly] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several issues related to confidentiality
3 June 1982 [To individuals] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the station of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá and language used by the Central Figures
2 June 1982 To the Friends gathered at the International Conference in Dublin Message to the International Conference in Dublin, Ireland
Riḍván 1982 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1982
9 March 1982 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the mounting cruelties facing the Iranian Bahá’ís and the steadfastness of their response
26 January 1982 The Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the ongoing persecution of the Iranian Bahá’í community and the nature of sacrifice, conveying the actions taken in defense of this community
3 January 1982 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding questions raised about sharing Bahá’í beliefs, participation in social and economic development activities, and the significance of the Covenant
28 December 1981 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the execution of eight members of the Iranian National Spiritual Assembly
22 October 1981 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a report on the campaign of arrests of members of the Iranian Bahá’í community
17 October 1981 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying news of the deteriorating situation of the Bahá’ís in Iran
22 July 1981 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding certain tests and difficulties within the Bahá’í community
27 May 1981 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying news of the imminent obliteration of the site of the House of the Báb
17 April 1981 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a number of issues related to the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
16 April 1981 To all Continental Pioneer Committees Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a number of issues related to the deployment of pioneers, traveling teachers, and upcoming international conferences
March 1981 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the second phase of the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
28 December 1980 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of New Zealand Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a number of themes related to family life
22 December 1980 To gatherings of Counsellors in all countries Message to Counsellors’ Convocations on the five continents
3 November 1980 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the development of the institution of the Continental Board of the Counsellors and its geographical distribution
24 September 1980 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding a number of developments related to Bahá’í Properties in the Holy Land
23 September 1980 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the worldwide response to the persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran
11 September 1980 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the execution of seven Bahá’ís in Iran and an article published in defense of that community
7 May 1980 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Germany Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a publication attacking the Faith
Naw-Rúz 1980 To the Bahá’ís of the World Naw-Rúz Message 1980
10 February 1980 To the dear Iranian believers resident in other countries throughout the world Regarding the responsibilities of the Iranian believers
17 October 1979 To National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding common accusations against the Iranian Bahá’í community
9 September 1979 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the demolition of the House of the Báb
29 June 1979 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying the decision regarding Counsellors’ terms of service
15 June 1979 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the increasing dangers facing Iranian Bahá’í community
23 May 1979 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Calling for prayers on behalf of the Bahá’ís of Iran
Naw-Rúz 1979 To National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the goals of the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
Naw-Rúz 1979 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the launch of the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
10 May 1979 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the seizure of the House of the Báb
8 May 1979 To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Regarding a number of meetings with Bahá’ís in North America and Europe
26 February 1979 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding false accusations against Iranian Bahá’í community
12 January 1979 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Reporting incidences of persecution against the Iranian Bahá’í community
3 January 1979 To the Participants in the Bahá’í Studies Seminar held in Cambridge on 30 September and 1 October 1978 Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í scholarship, the need for pre-publication review of doctoral theses, enclosing comments from the Research department at the Bahá’í World Centre
15 December 1978 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the peril facing the Bahá’í community and Holy Places in Iran
11 October 1978 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, responding to a request for guidance about how to direct the course of one’s life
Riḍván 1978 To the International Bahá’í Convention Riḍván Message 1978
27 March 1978 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the relationships between administrative institutions
21 August 1977 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the response of humanity to the summons of Bahá’u’lláh and the reconstruction of society
24 March 1977 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Riḍván Message 1977
6 March 1977 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the consolidation of Local Spiritual Assemblies
February 1977 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Teaching Conference in Mérida, Mexico Message to the International Teaching Conference, Mérida, Mexico
January 1977 To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Auckland Message to the International Teaching Conference, Auckland, New Zealand
January 1977 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Teaching Conference in Bahia, Brazil Message to the International Teaching Conference, Bahia, Brazil
2 December 1976 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Regarding a proposal for an international educational institution and the necessity of consolidation of local communities and Assemblies
November 1976 To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Hong Kong Message to the International Teaching Conference, Hong Kong
26 September 1976 To the Friends gathered at the International Conference in Nairobi Message to the International Teaching Conference, Nairobi, Kenya
August 1976 To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Paris Message to the International Teaching Conference, Paris, France
7 July 1976 [To an individual] Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding involvement in politics and the eradication of injustice
July 1976 To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Anchorage Message to the International Teaching Conference, Anchorage, Alaska
July 1976 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Teaching Conference in Helsinki Message to the International Teaching Conference, Helsinki, Finland
24 March 1976 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of appointments to Continental Boards of Counsellors and Auxiliary Boards
18 March 1976 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Naw-Rúz Message 1976
24 July 1975 [To an individual] Regarding a number of laws in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas and the confinement of the membership of the Universal House of Justice to men
5 June 1975 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World Regarding the construction of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice
25 May 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a number of subjects related to the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
14 May 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the submission of physical letters of Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá’í World Centre
4 April 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Riḍván Message 1975
25 March 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a plan for international collaboration in the field of traveling teaching
4 March 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the significance of the House of ‘Abdu’lláh Páshá
14 January 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the acquisition of the House of ‘Abdu’lláh Páshá
6 January 1975 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the development of Bahá’í administrative institutions in Africa
19 November 1974 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Italy Regarding the alleviation of material suffering and the construction of a New World Order
29 July 1974 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States Regarding the Lesser Peace and concern about an approaching global calamity
22 July 1974 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a revision of the functions of Continental Pioneer Committees
9 June 1974 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Iceland Regarding the laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas not binding in the West
28 April 1974 [To an individual] Regarding laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas concerning men and women
Naw-Rúz 1974 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a number of issues related to the goals of the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
Naw-Rúz 1974 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the launch of the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
7 February 1974 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying news of the acceptance of the design for the Seat of the Universal House of Justice
4 December 1973 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying the decision regarding the extension of the Gardens at Bahjí
7 October 1973 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the development of the institution of the Auxiliary Boards
8 June 1973 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the duties of the International Teaching Centre and the expansion of the Continental Boards of Counsellors
5 June 1973 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the establishment of the International Teaching Centre
7 May 1973 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the acceptance of the Faith by His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II of Western Samoa
Riḍván 1973 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1973
15 March 1973 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the purchase of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih
26 November 1972 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the adoption of the Constitution of the Universal House of Justice
30 July 1972 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Bolivia Regarding the embryonic nature of Local Spiritual Assemblies
13 July 1972 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding prejudice and the need for Bahá’ís to interact in a spirit of unity and fellowship
7 June 1972 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the decision to build the Seat of the Universal House of Justice
24 April 1972 To the Continental Boards of Counsellors and National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the nature and functioning of the Continental Boards of Counsellors
Riḍván 1972 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1972
September 1971 To the Friends assembled in the North Atlantic Conference in Reykjavik Message to the North Atlantic Conference
September 1971 To the Friends of God assembled in the Conference of the North Pacific Ocean Message to the North Pacific Oceanic Conference
12 July 1971 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
May 1971 To the Friends of God gathered in the Caribbean Conference Message to the Caribbean Conference
May 1971 To the Friends of God assembled in the Conference of the South Pacific Ocean Message to the South Pacific Oceanic Conference
Riḍván 1971 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1971
January 1971 To the Friends of God assembled in the Conference in Monrovia, Liberia Message to the Monrovia Conference
January 1971 To the Friends of God assembled in the Oceanic Conference in Singapore, Malaysia Message to the Oceanic Conference of the South China Seas, Singapore
August 1970 To the Continental Conference in La Paz, Bolivia, and the Oceanic Conference in Rose-Hill, Mauritius Message to Bolivia and Mauritius Conferences
Riḍván 1970 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Riḍván Message 1970
6 March 1970 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada Regarding a number of themes related to Bahá’í consultation
8 February 1970 To National Spiritual Assemblies in Africa Regarding a number of themes related Bahá’í involvement in politics
7 December 1969 [To an individual] Regarding the relationship between the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice
16 November 1969 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the worsening condition of society and the need to spread the Bahá’í teachings
1 October 1969 To the Continental Boards of Counsellors and National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the work of Continental Boards of Counsellors and the Auxiliary Board
26 May 1969 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada Regarding self-defense and individual conduct in the face of civil disorder
Riḍván 1969 To the Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1969
9 October 1968 To the Bahá’í Youth in Every Land Regarding a number of factors related to service and study
August 1968 To the Hands of the Cause of God and the Bahá’í Friends assembled in Palermo, Sicily, at the First Bahá’í Oceanic Conference Message to the First Oceanic Conference, Palermo, Sicily
24 June 1968 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the establishment of the Continental Boards of Counsellors
21 June 1968 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying the decision to establish the Continental Boards of Counsellors
9 May 1968 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Conveying some of the themes from the second International Bahá’í Convention
8 December 1967 [To an individual] Regarding a number of questions related to politics
15 October 1967 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Marking the Third Phase of the Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
2 July 1967 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding a number of themes related to proclamation of the Bahá’í Faith
Riḍván 1967 The Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1967
10 June 1966 To the Bahá’í Youth in every Land Regarding the importance of studying the Sacred Writings, teaching the Faith, and preparing for one’s later years
27 May 1966 [To an individual] Regarding a number of themes related to the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice
Riḍván 1966 The Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1966
2 February 1966 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Engaged in Mass Teaching Work Regarding the acceleration of the process of mass teaching
28 January 1966 To National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the observance of Bahá’í Holy Days
Riḍván 1965 The Bahá’ís of the World Riḍván Message 1965
9 March 1965 The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Netherlands Regarding the election and infallibility of the Universal House of Justice
November 1964 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the development of the institution of the Hands of the Cause of God
November 1964 To National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’í World Regarding the relationship between the Hands of the Cause of God and National Spiritual Assemblies
September 1964 To the Bahá’ís of the World Regarding the subject of universal participation
13 July 1964 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the subject of mass teaching
July 1964 To the beloved of God gathered in the European Teaching Conference called on the occasion of the dedication of the Mother Temple of Europe Marking the dedication of the Mother Temple of Europe in Langenhain, Germany
April 1964 To the Bahá’ís of the World Marking the launch of the Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
18 December 1963 To the Bahá’ís of East and West Regarding the Bahá’í Funds
25 November 1963 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding Auxiliary Board Members serving on National Spiritual Assemblies
19 November 1963 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the relationship between the Hands of the Cause of God and National Spiritual Assemblies
6 October 1963 To all National Spiritual Assemblies Regarding the continuation of the Guardianship
October 1963 To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World Conveying news of the Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community
25 August 1963 To the National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’í World Regarding the destruction of the ‘Ishqábád Temple
7 May 1963 To the annual National Conventions of the Bahá’í World Message to all National Conventions
30 April 1963 [To the First Bahá’í World Congress] Statement to the first Bahá’í World Congress
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