THE SCANDALOUS DEATH OF SHOGHI EFFENDI: A REPORT

Shoghí Effendí Rabbání (March 1, 1897 – November 4, 1957), better known as Shoghi Effendi, was the Guardian and appointed head of the Bahá’í Faith from 1921 until his death in 1957. After the death of Abdu’l Baha in 1921, Shoghi Effendi was referred to as the Guardian of the faith by the Haifan Bahais. … Continue reading THE SCANDALOUS DEATH OF SHOGHI EFFENDI: A REPORT

The Hollow Trunk of the Administration in Thailand

Many years ago, there was an interesting video circulating online. It showed a man casually attempting to lean against a coconut tree when suddenly the tree collapsed, much to the shock of this poor fellow. Upon closer inspection, the man found that the tree was actually a hollow shell with a rotten inside, and the … Continue reading The Hollow Trunk of the Administration in Thailand

Shoghi’s Finances Exposed: From Transparency to Secrecy

In the era of Abdu'l Baha, financial reports were reportedly made public, highlighting a commitment to transparency. This enlightening recall by Lady Ruth White reveals how Shoghi shifted this tradition after assuming leadership, revoking the publicizing of financial reports. Financial transparency is a cornerstone of accountability in any organization, including religious institutions. Lady Ruth White's … Continue reading Shoghi’s Finances Exposed: From Transparency to Secrecy

The (Lip) Service of the Baha’i Administration at the time of the Covid-19 crises

Today, Humanity is at a critical juncture faced with the unprecedented and unexpected calamity in the form of the Covid-19 Pandemic. In the face of this crisis, Nations, Organisations, communities and even individuals are engaged in selfless service trying to help their fellow human beings’ tide over the devastating effects of this pandemic. Nations are … Continue reading The (Lip) Service of the Baha’i Administration at the time of the Covid-19 crises

A tragic decline of faith under the “Universal House of Justice”

For long the Free Baha’is have foretold the faithful about the dangers of deviating from the true teachings of Baha’u’llah and Abdu’l Baha, and how such deviations can only cause a decline in the spirituality of the faithful along with an abysmal lack of interest in it. By tutoring the faithful to stick to the … Continue reading A tragic decline of faith under the “Universal House of Justice”