Directives from the Guardian
Author: Shoghi Effendi
Source: India/Hawaii, 1973 edition
Pages: 87
Pages 52-53   

142: ORIENTALS

“As regards those Persian or Oriental non-believers who become genuinely interested in the Cause in America, they can 53 be admitted to study classes, but every care should be taken by the Assemblies to fully test their sincerity and the genuineness of their desire to join the Community before they are given the necessary facilities that will enable them eventually to be regarded as voting members of the Faith.”
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