The 9-pointed
star is not a part of the teachings of our Faith, but only used as an emblem
representing "9".... Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the
symbol of our Faith..…
(From a letter dated 28 October 1949, written on behalf
of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; Baha’i News, no. 228, February
1950); compilation: Lights of Guidance; also included in a memorandum by the
Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, dated 24 January 1999)
