God Passes By

"God Passes By" by Effendi Shoghi is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work explores the background and evolution of the Bahá'í Faith, detailing its origins and significant events, including the ministries of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, as well as the early years of the Bahá'í community. The author provides insights into the socio-political upheaval that characterized the spreading of this new religion amidst fierce opposition. The beginning of "God Passes By" presents an overview of the Bahá'í Faith, its foundational events, and the impact they had on society. The foreword sets the stage by highlighting that a century has passed since the founding of the Faith, creating a context for its growth and significance in the spiritual history of mankind. It outlines the potentialities of this Faith during a time of global upheaval and introduces the challenges faced by its followers. The initial chapters hint at journeys and battles of faith, particularly focusing on the pivotal role of the Báb, whose declaration marked the beginning of this transformative movement. Shoghi Effendi emphasizes the historical importance of these events and the profound impact they have had on human society to this day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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.