The hope expressed
by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and cherished by every Bahá’í, is that Iran will evince those
noble qualities which will “bring immortality to all on earth” and “raise on
the highest summits the banner of public order, of purest spirituality, of
universal peace.” It is this spiritual vision that enables you, despite the
hardships and strictures imposed upon you, to remain so ardent in your desire
to serve that land. Therefore, keep fixed before your eyes God’s consummate
wisdom and His unfailing promises; look to the future with optimism; dedicate
your lives, as you have always done, to serving humanity; continue to fulfil
your individual spiritual responsibilities; engage in meaningful conversation
in those social spaces open to you; and participate, to the extent possible, in
undertakings and efforts directed towards the common good. Pursue with
confidence the path you have chosen, and rest assured that, in the fortitude
and endurance you display in the face of such trials and afflictions, you walk
in the footsteps of the beloved Master.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 14 May 2011 addressed
to the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith)
