Bahá’ís and Bahá’í institutions should not take positions on
the political decisions of governments, including disputes among governments of
different nations; should refrain from becoming involved in debates surrounding
any political controversy; and should not react, orally or otherwise, in a
manner that could be taken as evidence of support for a partisan political
stance. It is not for a Bahá’í, in offering social commentary, to vilify
specific individuals, organizations, or governments or to make attacks on them.
Indeed, the Guardian specifically cautioned the friends against referring to
political figures in their public remarks, whether in criticism or support.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 27 April 2017 written on behalf of the Universal House of
Justice to an individual believer)
