Relations of Israel with the BIC

The Secretary-General of the Baha’i International Community is the senior officer acting on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, in the conduct of its external affairs, including its relations with Israel, the host-country of its World Centre. One would therefore assume that the relationship between the BIC and House of Justice is fairly close although the specifics might need to be obtained by contacting the Secretary-General.

-Peter Senior (Baha'i Studies Facebook Group)

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I immediately threw myself at His feet, held the hem of His robe

I then opened the door and saw ‘Abdu’l-Baha seated at a desk. I bowed and said ‘Allah’u’Abha’. He gave me permission to enter.

I immediately threw myself at His feet, held the hem of His robe and entreated Him tearfully saying: ‘O my Beloved! Do not leave me to myself, cause me to move in accordance with Thy Will, and confirm me in my servitude and obedience to Thee.’

‘Abdu’l-Baha bountifully lifted me up with the hand of His power and with a penetrating voice said, ‘God hath confirmed thee in serving His Cause, in elevating His Word, and in spreading His fragrances.’

https://bahai.works/Bahá’í_World/Volume_19/Essays_and_Reviews

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Latest model Car was presented to 'Abdul Baha by the American friends

One day when we were in the presence of ‘Abdu’l—Baha, He was informed that the British Crown Prince (Edward VIII) was arriving in Haifa and that the Governor [of Palestine] wished to borrow His car, which was the latest model and had been presented to Him by the American friends. [‘Abdu’l—Baha expressed no objection]

https://bahai.works/Bahá’í_World/Volume_19/Essays_and_Reviews

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in a state of joy and delight, He said, ‘No government was able to seize the fortress and port of Akka, but when God willed it, it was conquered by two British cavalrymen

One evening 'Abdu’l-Baha granted an audience to a large number of the friends in the hall of His House. With a captivating eloquence and in a state of joy and delight, He said, ‘No government was able to seize the fortress and port of Akka, but when God willed it, it was conquered by two British cavalrymen. ('Abdu’l-Baha with the use of His two fingers emphasized the figure 2). He then said, ‘It is the will of God that this Faith should advance, therefore, nothing can hinder its progress or check its growth.

https://bahai.works/Bahá’í_World/Volume_19/Essays_and_Reviews

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India is like a jungle of different religions

Aqa Siyyid Mustafa, the renowned Baha’i teacher from Rangoon, Burma, found an occasion to say that the land of India is like a jungle of different religions and denominations. He said the beliefs, customs, and manners are very diverse and superstitions are rampant.

https://bahai.works/Bahá’í_World/Volume_19/Essays_and_Reviews

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The Light of God, manifest in Abdul Baha

PRAISE and thanks belong to the One who is the God of all nations, and who has manifested Himself at this time, as before, for the great purpose of illumining the world with the Light of Unity. Already has He united the hearts of His peoples in the Name of Light and Glory! In the Name of Bahá’u’lláh will the world learn of harmony and of love. Although many peoples are yet slumbering, and see the Truth but dimly and as in a dream, yet, through the strength of the Word of God and the efforts of the chosen few, the world at large will perceive that vision and hasten to the Light of God, manifest in His Son (i.e., ‘Abdu’l-Bahá), the promised One, the Center of His Covenant and the Servant of His Command. May all souls perceive the Word of God and the expression of Unity manifest today, and partake of the joy therein!

(TRANSLATION OF A LETTER FROM ISRAELITISH ASSEMBLY OF BAHÁ’ÍS OF ṬIHRÁN, PERSIA, MAY 9, 1904)

https://bahai.works/Bahá’í_World/Volume_2/Translation_of_a_Letter_from_the_Israelitish_Assembly_of_Bahá’ís_of_Ṭihrán,_Persia

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Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced the arrest of several prominent members of the minority Baha'i faith

Iran's Intelligence Ministry on Monday, in a rare move, announced the arrest of several prominent members of the minority Baha'i faith, accusing them of "spying" for Israel.

In a statement, the ministry said the suspects based in Iran were affiliated with an Israel-backed Baha'i center in the occupied Palestinian territories dubbed 'Bait al Adl' and transferred sensitive information there.

The center, it added, issued instructions to the detained individuals in order to revive the Baha'i faith, which is not officially recognized by the Islamic Republic, particularly in kindergartens across the country.

The development came amid a spree of arrests of individuals and networks, allegedly linked to Israel, by Iran's intelligence agencies in recent weeks.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iran-arrests-bahai-leaders-for-spying-group-calls-it-persecution/2651240

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