Effendi Shoghi
Shoghí Effendi (; Persian: شوقی افندی; 1 March 1897 – 4 November 1957) was an Ottoman-born Iranian religious figure and the Guardian of the Baháʼí Faith from 1921 to 1957. As the grandson and successor of ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, he was responsible for creating a series of teaching plans that oversaw the expansion of the Baháʼí Faith to a number of new countries, and also translated many of the written works of crucial Baháʼí leaders. Upon his death in 1957, the Hands of the Cause, which included his Canadian wife Rúhíyyih Khánum, took on the role of overseeing the transfer of the religion's supreme legal authority to the Universal House of Justice, which has held elections every five years since 1963.
Citadel of Faith
Explore the global journey of a religious community striving for unity and expansion in a world recovering from war.
By Effendi Shoghi
Messages to America Selected Letters and Cablegrams Addressed to the Bahá'í's of North America 1932–1946
Amidst a turbulent world, a group is tasked with a divine mission to build unity and spread their faith, carrying the torch for a new world based on spiritual principles.
By Effendi Shoghi
Arohanui: Letters from Shoghi Effendi to New Zealand
Read intimate letters that express support and encouragement for a growing religious community in a far-off land.
By Effendi Shoghi
Dawn of a New Day
Discover a past vision for India’s Baha'i community, urging its followers to embrace unity and service as pathways to spiritual fulfillment.
By Effendi Shoghi
The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 1)
Read letters of hope addressed to a religious community struggling with real-world issues and relying on their faith to persevere through difficult times.
By Effendi Shoghi
Bahá'í Administration
Discover how elected councils guide a religious community, fostering unity and spreading their beliefs to the world.
By Effendi Shoghi
Directives from the Guardian
Explore the Bahá'í Faith through a lens of governance, unity, and practical guidance.
By Effendi Shoghi
High Endeavours: Messages to Alaska
In a collection of heartfelt messages, discover the trials and triumphs of spreading faith in the Alaskan wilderness.
By Effendi Shoghi
God Passes By
Explore a century-long spiritual journey filled with fierce opposition, transformative declarations, and the rise of a faith amidst global upheaval.
By Effendi Shoghi
The Advent of Divine Justice
Discover how a religious community strives to construct a unified and just world amidst persecution, guided by faith and a bold plan for the future.
By Effendi Shoghi
Letters from the Guardian to Australia and New Zealand
Read the personal letters that guided a community's growth and faith amidst challenges in a distant corner of the world.
By Effendi Shoghi
The Promised Day Is Come
Amidst a world facing turmoil and upheaval, an urgent call emerges, beckoning believers to awaken to the transformative power of their faith and embrace a future of unity and peace.
By Effendi Shoghi
Messages to Canada
Read letters revealing how a religious community in Canada overcame challenges, organized itself, and spread its message across the nation.
By Effendi Shoghi
The World Order of Bahá'u'lláh
Discover how a faith-based administrative structure aims to unite humanity and establish a new world order.
By Effendi Shoghi
The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá'í Community : the Messages from the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith to the Bahá'ís of the British Isles
In a time of loss, a community receives guidance on how to unite, stay strong, and spread their beliefs.
By Effendi Shoghi
The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 2)
In the wake of a leader's passing, messages of hope and unity rally a religious community to spread their faith across a war-torn continent.
By Effendi Shoghi
Messages to the Bahá'í World: 1950–1957
Witness the extraordinary growth of a global faith as its followers unite to build institutions and spread their message across nations.
By Effendi Shoghi