LETTER NO.4

BAHA’U’LLAH

God’s revelation is like a crystal fountain that flows into the hearts of the prophets from time to time.

This fountain crossing the life of Zoroaster produced through his teachers, great kings, experienced politicians, wise philosophers, inspired poets and outstanding men of art.

That same fountain inspired the great Buddha who came as huge cloud and showered his principles/quenched the thirst of millions of peoples.

It overwhelmed the quiet life of Confucius and made the Chinese people a cultured and pious nation.

It found its way into Moses’ heart as a result of which the desert blossomed in fruit and flower.

It made a deep incision into Jesus Christ’s soul and then the scent of the flowers of love perfumed the lives of the believers.

It penetrated with violence and turmoil into the Arabian Desert where Mohammad, the irrigator watered the fields of knowledge, art and science.

And now this current of revelation struck the hearts of the Baha’i Leaders. Mirza Hussein Ali, later named Baha’u’llah was born in the city of Nur, Persia in the year 1817. He was the same reformer whose imminent appearance was prophesied by Mirza Ali Mohammad “Al Bab” when the latter made his movement in May 1844 in which he declared that the world with its methods and worn out traditions was about to collapse and a new free and strong world would replace it.

Baha’u’llah started his revolutionary mission in 1863 and waged a relentless war against the worn-out traditions and the forces of evil as a result of which he was stripped of his hereditary title as a noble in the Persian Court and suffered and loss of his vast estates through confiscation.

He proclaimed the end of the night of aggression and cruel fanaticism and prophesized the dawn of peace and brotherhood, preaching the oneness of Earth, race and religion.

And he is the one who said that all the human race springs from one source and the apparent differences result from differences of environment and degrees of culture and that humanity is nothing else but one Family. After all God created the Earth without boundaries or frontiers.

The founders of the great religions in the world are but inspired people carrying holy messages to different corners of the world at different intervals of time.

Baha’ism is not an organization but a system of though and a new way of living.

The effect of this was that the authorities of thee State together with the authorities of Religion combined, arrested and imprisoned him and later exiled him with his family and a group of his followers across the Persian border, Bagdad then became his residence.

During the first twelve years of his exile in Baghdad, the Baha’i Movement expanded and spread, for the suffering which he experienced and the hardships which beset him did not stop him from delivering his message. Men and women from various regions flocked to quench their thirst from this sweet and only fountain.

Later he was exiled anew to Constantinople and from there to Adana and at last to Acre fortress, from that impenetrable fortress; this great prisoner spread his teaching of love, brotherhood, peace and justice to the East and the West. From within the wall of this great fortress, Baha’u’llah sent his messages to thee kings, emperors and rulers of the world in which he showed them the way to salvation and urged them to put an end to thee rule of violence and to establish a reign of justice, brotherhood and to erect the foundations for a permanent international Parliament.

These principles mentioned above preached by Baha’u’llah with great power of Spirit were transmitted to the President of the United States of America, to the king of Prussia, to the Emperor of Austria, to the Tasr of Russia, to Napoleon the III, to Queen Victoria, to the Sultan of Turkey, to the Shah of Persia and the Holy Pope.

After 40 years of exile and continuous labor and after the martyrdom of 20,000 of his followers, Baha’u’llah died in 1892, leaving a will to his eldest son, Abbas Effendi, to be succeeded by his second son, Mohammad Ali Effendi, assigning to them the spiritual leadership of the Movement and the responsibility of carrying out his mission of brotherhood and peace.

 

KAMAR BAHA’I

GRAND DAUGHTER OF BAHA’U’LLAH

15/1/53

LETTER NO.3

THE BAHA’I MOVEMENT

BY KAMAR BAHA’I

The reader has noticed that the local newspapers, Hebrew and English, have allotted space to writers who attempted in so far as they were acquainted with subject to publish information regarding the essence of the Baha’i Movement. Te reader has also noticed that this press campaign, if so it might be called, began alter the publication of my first circular; in it I had explained the causes which brought about the dispute in the Baha’i family, namely the split which arose after Shoghi Rabbani had imposed himself as a Spiritual Leader of the Movement on the strength of the counterfeit will which he originated.

Now by virtue of my personal status as Grand Daughter of Baha’u’llah the founder of the Movement and in response to many wishes expressed and questions set down in numerous letters I have received from Israel and Abroad following the publication of my circular No.2, I feel bound to put before the reader a concise and clear exposition of the essence and teachings of the said Movement.

First, let me begin by extending my whole-hearted thanks to Mirza Ahmad Sohrab the founder and editor of “Carvan” for his staunch loyalty to the Baha’i family and Movement for the vehemence with which he has raised his voice in America, for his letters of encouragement devotion to the spreading and advancement of the cause.

That he is now extending his full support to the right of our cause is a further instance of his unflinching constancy and I take this opportunity to say to him that as from time he was secretary to my late uncle Abbas Effendi, I have never entertained the least doubt concerning his loyalty to the family and the Movement and I know that the motive of his revolt was occasioned by the counterfeit will which was claimed to have been written by the one for whom he was the most trusted confident.

He then carried the flag of justice to America where he circulated pamphlets, wrote books, founded branches and disseminated the movement through his “Caravan”. I will accept to his advise and convene a general congress to be attended by the Baha’i Leaders here and in America.

Let me now take the reader back to Persia, the birthplace of the Movement, the Persia the all powerful who bestowed an unrivaled civilization to the world, who produced great kings, statesmen, poets and philosophers and let us together turn over the pages of history until we reach the end of the 18^th and the beginning of the 19^th Century. Now we find that the kings are either too weak or too cruel, the religious heads fanatical to the extreme and the people sunk into ignorance, for how could education be encouraged when science and knowledge were looked upon as hostile forces working against religion? Therefore with corruption prevailing in the Government, with fanaticism replacing religion and with an economy in confusion the country was about to collapse.

In the circumstances it was inevitable that a social revolution should occur. A distinguished reformer rose to lead the revolution against the then existing evils. By virtue of his fiery spirit, his eloquence, convincing logic and peerless courage he was

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LETTER NO.2

BY KAMAR BAHA’I

GRANDDAUGHTER OF BAHA U’LLAH.

In its issue No.1353 dated the 6^th June 1952, the evening Hebrew Newspaper “Ma’ariv” published a lengthy article by the well known writer N.Giladi on the Baha’i Movement and the history of its founder and its leaders in which he discusses the existing dissensions between the members of the family. I quote hereunder for information a verbatim translation of the article for the particular attention of the Baha’i family and thee Baha’is all over the world.

While I do not concur with all the views expressed in the article, I must point out that the writer pronounced the mere truth about the malevolence of Shoghi Rabbani, his usurpation of the spiritual leadership of the Baha’i movement and the harsh treatment and exile inflicted by him on its leaders. However I leave it to every reader of the article to form his own judgment.

Kamar Baha’i

Grand daughter of Baha’u’llah

 

THE BROTHERHOOD CELEBRATES ITS JUBILEE IN DISSENSION

The Bahai religion called Brotherhood religion, religion of light or Persian religion will celebrate shortly the centennial anniversary of its founder Baha’u’llah (the light of God) thanks to whose inspiration the centre of the fourth world religion has been instituted in Palestine.

This event is to be celebrated in the midst of a great schism besetting the Baha’i family whose sixty members oppose the self-imposed leadership of Shoghi Rabbani.

While the nature of the dispute within the sect is spiritual yet it has a material and social aspect as well.

While his antagonists contend that in the founder’s will his son, Abbas Effendi is nominated as successor to be followed by his second son Mohammed Ali Effendi, they claim that Shoghi Effendi violated the succession order and unjustly took the crown to himself.

The dissension in the Prophet’s family has been lately brought before the Law Courts. Only a fortnight ago the public cherished the hope that the Ministry of Religious Affairs might reconcile the opponents.

The community has property considered holy by all the adherents of this religion. In Northern Acre there exists the house where the founder lived and his tomb. The house has been turned to a Museum but is also been utilized as a shelter for pilgrims from overseas. This property, six sevenths of which is registered in the name of the Baha’i family opposing the leadership of Shoghi Rabbani forms a bone of contention which may be settled by litigation. But matters relating to spiritual values where principles of faith are involved cannot be solved or determinate by human judgment. For this reason the opponents had resort to the Law Courts when Shoghi Rabbani ordered the demolition of a part of the said property.

SUCCESSION DISPUTE

When the demolition was started the opponents obtained a Court’s order for the stoppage of work. Consequently the head of the community approached the Ministry of Religious Affairs in the matter and a notice served by the Deputy Minister declared the property to be considered as a hly place and accordingly the dispute fell outside the jurisdiction of Civil Courts. In the circumstances the opponents lodged a case in the High Court against the Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs on the basis that the declaration of the place as holy was made without their knowledge.

At this juncture when the Deputy Minister foresaw the serious developments that might arise began taking steps in order to reach reconciliation. The main argument of the opposition was that they were not permitted access to the property which although partially their own right yet was wholly theirs spiritually. Mediation bore fruit as Rabbani agreed to permit his opponents both to use the house where the founder lived and to visit the tomb.

The lifting of the prohibition has reverted the dispute to its initial point and fresh developments are expected to ensue.

The Baha’is are of Persian origin and do not form a large community. Their head derives his strength from his followers in the United States and Canada from amongst whom he married a beautiful wife. The Baha’i Community in the Unites States is estimated to Number one million from whom their source of wealth emanates. The Baha’is posses large estates in Haifa with big edifices and spacious gardens located in the Persian street, besides the beautiful Baha’i garden where improvements are being carried out in preparation for the centenary Jubilee this year. It is a not permitted to see the Community Head not even for his entourage. The affairs of the Community are attended to by his Canadian wife assisted by a few Americans.

The Baha’i religion was founded 100 years ago at the birth of Baha’u’llah. Tradition speaks of a precursor called “The Bab” who annunciated the impending appearance of the founder of a new religion. When Baha’u’llah grew up he began preaching the Religion of Brotherhood and Peace. He did not prescribe any functional rites but instructed his followers to live in light. The American Community calls itself “The National Spiritual Council” and falls under the leadership of Shoghi Rabbani who is in fact the third leader, the first being Baha’u’llah who died in 1892, the second Abbas Effendi who died in 1922 and the third Abbas’s Grandson on the mother’s side who violated the founder’s will.

In the Brotherhood Religion, brotherhood does not prevail in this jubilee year.

 

KAMAR BAHA’I

GRAND DAUGHTER OF BAHA’U’LLAH.

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LETTER NO. 1

A STATEMENT ON THE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE BAHA’I FAMILY

BY KAMAR BEHAI

GRAND-DAUGHTER OF BAHA’U’LLAH

In its issue of the 23^rd May 1952 the daily newspaper “EL-YUM” published an article under the following heading: “THE MINISTRY OF RELIGION AFFAIRS SETTLES A DISPUTE BETWEEN THE BAHA’I FAMILY” This article is a gross misrepresentation of facts. In order, therefore, to do justice to History and proclaim the truth of the matter, I requested the newspaper “EL YUM” to publish the following statement but, taking a stand inimical to the principles of freedom of the press and for some other reasons, the said newspaper refused to accept to my request.

The dispute between the Baha’i Family is deep-rooted and cannot be settled as easily as may be inferred from the published article.

The Baha’i movement was born amidst vicissitudes and worn out traditions. Its leaders started in all sincerity a relentless social revolution against the shabby set-up then existing in Persia for the purpose of achieving social justice and general reform. In the initial stages of the movement they sacrificed worthy position for the sake of maintaining their strife and spreading their principles. When overwhelmed, they were banished to Acre where they were imprisoned in the citadel and severely tortured. At the head of these leaders were Bahaullah and his entourage.

Prior to his death Baha’u’llah nominated his eldest son Abbas Effendi, called “The Greatest Branch” to succeed him and to be followed by his second son, Mohammed Ali Effendi, “The Mightiest Branch”.

The followers loved Abbas Effendi, obeyed his orders willingly and faithfully as a result of which, the movement attained its zenith during his life time, spread widely both in spirit and truth. Abbas Effendi, was also respected by the Moslem community, was fulfilling his Moslem duty prayers in the Jreneh Mosque at Haifa uninterruptedly, was distributing alms to the Moslem, Christians as well as to the other denominations who may have stood in need, was convening Moslem religious personalities, who highly esteemed him, to discuss with them the interpretation of the Holy Koran.

Abbas Effendi, was fulfilling the commandments of his father “El Baha” to the letter and was faithful and trustworthy in his mission. His followers were conscious of his sympathetic regard towards them which he translated by elevating their educational and social standards, sending their children to Universities foe higher studies, and further extended his financial help to those of his own community who were in need. For all these humanitarian acts, Abbas Effendi, was greatly beloved and adhered to by his followers who carried out his wishes conscientiously.

Following the death of Abbas Effendi, Shoghi Rabbani, who was then still young, claimed that he was holding a WILL, from his grandfather, on his mother’s side, As Abbas Effendi, did not beget any male children. In accordance with this Will, which is counterfeit, Shoghi Rabbani was nominated successor. The Baha’is subsequently split among themselves, of them there were adherents of Mohammed Ali Effendi, the son of Baha’u’llah who was to be legal Successor to his brother in accordance with his father Will, while Shoghi Rabbani had few supporters amongst his relatives.

Mohammed Ali’s group were the true believers in Abbas Effendi, from his time remarkable advancement in the movement was made, because with his qualities, the most holy respect with which easterners regard will, Abbas Effendi, whom they believed and trusted could not possibly entertain the Idea of the non-fulfillment of his father’s Will.

It is therefore illogical that Abbas Effendi, should have committed the blunder of Appointing his young grandson as his successor and get aside his experienced brother who bore great suffering and struggled hand in hand with him to advance the movement.

As a final step to safeguard himself against the Baha’i Family, Shoghi Rabbani excommunicated the adherents of Mohammed Ali Effendi by introducing a reign of terror which deprived them of their rudimentary right such as the one of paying their respect to their grandfather’s tomb. He further threatened his immediate followers and sympathizers to discontinue any contact with the other group and considered their presence in his surrounding as disturbing to his divinity. He therefore dispersed and banished them, this causing a serious social and economic loss to his followers.

By Now the render would have realized how deep rooted lies the dispute between the Baha’is and how far it is from easy solution, for how could a settlement be achieved when such settlement should begin by deposing the world Baha’i Leader – as the news paper called Shoghi Rabbani.

Shoghi Rabbani is not the Grandson of EL Baha nor is he the legal heir of the Baha’i Movement, he does not represent the Baha’i Family or sect, the men of the movement and the members of the Baha’i Family are separated from him, In America there are thousands of followers of El Baha who hold dignified positions, own newspapers, publish books maintain their propaganda and consider Shoghi Rabbani as a usurper, diverted from the policy originally laid down by the leader of the movements.

Shoghi Rabbani, would have declined to accede to the wishes of the Ministry of Religious Affairs as to permit Mohammed Ali Effendi’s followers to visit their holy places- a visit prohibited to them for the last thirty years – had he not feared to be brought before to be the Israeli Courts where justice is delivered in an ideal measure and had he not anticipated the emergence of other serious complications, the settlement of which would have been impossible.

Although I feel in what critical position Shoghi Rabbani is placed and know that the permission to visit the holy places was extorted from him, his agreement to it disparages his position and dignity among his followers, yet on the other hand, Shoghi Rabbani, was unscrupulously called us towards the afflictions of his followers when he was ordering their banishment and dispersion.

It had not been my intention to raise the matter up to courts in order to stop the demolition of two small rooms situated at the entrance of El Baha grave except for the following two reasons:

1. To preserve of the historical aspect of the building.
2. To Apprise Shoghi Rabbani of the necessity of consulting His partners in the Estate when he proposes to undertake any constructional change.

I fail to understand how Shoghi Rabbani denounces a group as heretics and sets out to demolish their property by force without sanction; in the circumstances, I had no alternative but to lay the matter for adjudication before, the public through the medium of newspapers and to resort to litigation if necessary.

KAMAR BAHAI

GRANDDAUGHTER OF BAHA-U-LLAH

 

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Behai Quarterly Volume 4

Whosoever becometh angry with you, treat him with kindness and when someone shall reprove you retaliate not, but leave him alone and rely upon God, the Punisher, the Just, the Powerful.

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Behai Quarterly Volume 3 No. 2

I extend my humble gratitude to the kind readers of this Periodical and the beloved Behai friends

In this volume we present to you

The Tablet of Tarazat Revealed by Beha ‘U’llah

The Bab and His Predecessors

What I Believe Today

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First and Second Quarter 1936

Advanced humanity is eagerly seeking Universal Peace and good will amongst mankind. The hearts are filled with the spirit of brotherly love, longing for lasting peace. longing for lasting peace. Every individual who lost a spouse, a father, a son, or a dear one during the last World War is a soldier of peace and bitterly opposed to future conflicts. The progressive young generation is awakening and unanimously revolting against future wars. The leaders of the world should realize the importance of this universal desire and use their efforts to bring lasting peace!

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O, my servants!

Settle your differences peacefully, and hearken to what ye were admonished by the Supreme Pen, and follow not the extremely  wicked.

Let not the world beguile you as it beguiled the people of yore.

Obey the ordinances of God and His Laws, then tread This Path which was established by God of Truth.

Those who cast aside oppression and ruthlessness, and hold fast to Piety, are regarded of the highest on the part of God, and they would be extolled by the Supreme concourse and the dwellers of this Station, which by the Name of God was sublime.

Beha U’llah.

From the book of Ackdas

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BEHAI QUARTERLY

Devoted to the teachings of the Great Sun of Truth which appeared on the Horizon of the East “Beha ‘U’llah”.

Editor and Publisher

Shua Ullah Behai

Eldest Son of Beha ‘U’llah

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Foreword:-

THE AIM OF THIS QUARTERLY is to give the people of the world the authentic teaching of the last Sun of reality which illumined the horizon of the East. “Beha ‘U’llah.”

The contributor in this issue of the article entitled ” A voice from the East” is no less personage then Ghusni Akbar, the Mightiest Branch, Mohammed Ali, My beloved father, The eldest living son of Beha ‘U’llah, who, as a chosen son  reared in His household, received daily instructions, and served Him for a period of years, as inscriber of His tablets and promulgator of His teachings throughout the world.

Doubtless there is not a person living today to equal him in the knowledge of the life and teachings of Beha U’llah, as he experienced years of personal contact with Him. He possesses numerous authentic unpublished volumes of the teachings of Beha U’llah which will gladly impart to the seekers after truth.

I take good pleasure in calling the attention of my good readers to the fact that, in the history of this religion, this is the first publication to be directly connected with its fountain head, and its pages are open for any discussion which is for the betterment of humanity and the elevation of the thoughts of mankind. Therefore I extend a cordial invitation to the seekers of truth to investigate while the opportunities are here.

SHUA ULLAH BEHAI

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