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

"The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá'í Community" by Shoghi Effendi is a collection of letters and messages addressed to the Bahá'í community in Great Britain written during the early to mid-20th century. This work details the guidance and insights of Shoghi Effendi as he emphasizes the need for unity, commitment, and active participation in the ongoing development of the Bahá'í Faith. The text captures the emotional and spiritual sentiments following the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and highlights the responsibilities placed upon the British Bahá'í community. The opening portion of the book starts with letters that convey Shoghi Effendi's heartfelt sentiments towards the Bahá'í community in the wake of their Master's passing. He expresses regret for his inability to respond individually to them but emphasizes the importance of unity and steadfastness during this transitional phase. Shoghi Effendi reaffirms the need for the members to rise to their sacred obligations, reinforcing the significance of their actions and attitudes in promoting the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh. He stresses that despite challenges, their unwavering faith and collective efforts will be crucial for the cause's progress, urging them to work collaboratively while embodying the principles of love and service exemplified by 'Abdu'l-Bahá. (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.