In this year’s Ridván message, [2018] the House of Justice
referred to the heroism of the Báb and His followers, the stirring accounts of
whose lives are sure to be revisited and retold in the coming months. In
keeping with the overall approach to this bicentenary, it will be important to
reflect on the purpose of calling to mind these remarkable narratives, which
possess a merit far beyond an exploration of history. They enable the friends,
who are occupied with responding to the needs of the Cause in this day, to draw
inspiration and courage from the sacrifices of the dawn-breakers. They assist
the company of believers to realize that, by consecrating themselves to the
acts of service required in this age, they are emulating the noble qualities of
their spiritual forebears.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a message dated 1 June 2018 written on behalf
of the Universal House of Justice to all National Spiritual Assemblies)
