Regarding the question raised in your letter.... The Bahá'ís
in Persia avoid political posts and positions, abstain from any interference in
matters pertaining to the policy of the state, but fill the more important
administrative posts that have no political character. They feel that in this
manner they can best serve the interest of their country and prove by their
action their integrity and attachment to Persia...
- Shoghi Effendi (From a
letter dated 30 November 1930, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi; printed in
‘The Unfolding Destiny’)
