Institutions
Letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice regarding the application of Bahá’í burial law in light of the health crisis
“Although Bahá’í law concerning the burial of the dead is clear, yet in case of serious and contagious diseases, whatever advice the health authorities provide must be followed.”
Election of the National Spiritual Assembly
“It is with joy and gratitude to Bahá’u’lláh for His unfailing assistance that we share the results of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada this year, under circumstances that may well never be repeated.”
Ridván 2020 message
“The first reality is the growing consciousness around the world of the looming and appalling dangers carried by the coronavirus pandemic…The second reality, one that is daily more apparent, is the resilience and undiminished vitality of the Bahá’í world in the face of a challenge which has no likeness in living memory.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly – 23 March 2020
“Many friends have been inquiring about how to make contributions to the funds of the Faith, as well as payments to the Right of God, since the Feast, as one way to contribute, is not being celebrated face to face in many communities.”
Message from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World – Naw-Rúz 177
“Seldom has it been more evident that society’s collective strength is dependent on the unity it can manifest in action…and we know that you are giving your support to the essential efforts being made in this regard to protect the health and welfare of all.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada – 16 March 2020
“The National Assembly has been receiving many inquiries about the measures that should be taken by the Bahá’í community to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…”
Message written on behalf the Universal House of Justice regarding pilgrimage – 12 March 2020
“The current situation and the escalating measures being taken by governments and airlines have now necessitated the suspension of pilgrimage and brief visits to the Holy Land until such time as circumstances permit them to resume.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada – 31 January 2020
“In the final months of the Plan, we have no doubt that Canada’s goal of establishing an intensive programme of growth in 119 clusters will be won. Tens of those clusters will be working with the larger numbers that begin to affect the culture, the very spirit of a place.”
Message regarding developments in the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
The National Spiritual Assembly is delighted to share the following news from a letter…written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, about the progress that has been made in the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding Canada’s support of the Continental Fund
“…Shoghi Effendi has written that ‘the progress and execution of spiritual activities’ is ‘conditioned upon material means’. Thus, your contributions both help sustain the activities and channel financial resources in ways that promote the well-being of humanity.”
