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The Light of Divine Guidance [First of Two Volumes]
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Pages 288-289
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Letter of 17 February 1957
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Dear Bahá'í Sister:
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The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write to your
Assembly, concerning the settlement of Persian Bahá'ís in
Germany and Austria.
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He has discussed the matter in some detail with ... when
they were here, and asked them to review the matter with
your Assembly.
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It is artificial to build up communities or Assemblies with
Persians, or for that matter, any Bahá'ís from other
countries. The Communities and Assemblies should be
made up of local people. Thus in any of the Centers where a
large number of Persian Bahá'ís have settled, your Assembly
should discuss the subject with them, and urge them to
move to goal cities, where there are no Bahá'ís, or groups, in
order to assist in the teaching work. Thus, the artificial
Assemblies will necessarily have to be constituted of local
Bahá'ís, and many new centers will be opened. Thus the
Persian Bahá'ís will become pioneers and greatly aid the
teaching work. At the same time, it will mean that the
German Bahá'ís will have to redouble their efforts and win
many converts to the Faith, in the cities from which the
Persians move, and which are now artificial.
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The Guardian hopes this action will stimulate the
teaching work throughout Germany.
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He sends you his loving greetings....
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