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Messages to Canada

  • Author:

  • Shoghi Effendi

  • Source:
  • Bahá’í Canada Publications
  • Pages:
  • 276
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Page 269

Letter of 18 September 1957

18 September 1957

To David D. Bowie1

Dear Bahá’í Brother:
The beloved Guardian has received your letter of July 9th, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.
He was happy to learn that you experienced such spiritual joy and exhilaration from the visit of the honored Hand of the Cause, Mr. Khadem.

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The Guardian hopes you will exert your utmost endeavour toward the establishment of a strong Community in Niagara Falls. He will pray that you may receive Divine assistance in your efforts towards this goal.

With warm Bahá’í greetings,

R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless your efforts, guide your steps, and enable you to win great victories in the days to come,

Your true brother,

Shoghi
1.David Bowie—a believer who has served, in Canada and overseas, as a local and travelling teacher.  [ Back To Reference]
2.Zikrullah Khadem (Dhikru’lláh )—Persian believer appointed Hand of the Cause by the Guardian in 1952, visited over fifty countries during the Ten Year Crusade, including Canada, passed away 1986. See The Bahá’í World Vol. XX, In Memoriam.  [ Back To Reference]