The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 1)

"The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 1)" by Shoghi Effendi is a collection of letters and messages related to the Bahá'í Faith, likely written in the early to mid-20th century. This work primarily discusses the growth and challenges of the Bahá'í community in Germany and the broader aspects of the Faith. It reflects on the spiritual and administrative facets of the Bahá'í teachings as they apply to contemporary issues and the responsibilities of believers." "At the start of this volume, the letters reveal Shoghi Effendi's deep concern for the German Bahá'ís amidst turbulent historical events. He expresses sorrow over the challenges faced by the community while emphasizing the potential for spiritual awakening and growth. His correspondence discusses the importance of maintaining close ties with the German National Spiritual Assembly, encouraging collective efforts to spread the Bahá'í principles even during difficult times. The letters aim to inspire and instill hope among the believers, assuring them of divine support as they navigate their path forward." (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.