...Concerning the meaning of “Resurrection”: although this
term is often used by Baha’u’llah in His Writings, as in the passage quoted in
your letter, its meaning is figurative. The tomb mentioned is also allegorical,
i.e. the tomb of unbelief. The Day of Resurrection, according to Baha’i interpretation,
is the Judgement Day, the Day when unbelievers will be called upon to give
account of their actions, and whether the world has prevented them from
acknowledging the new Revelation.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a message dated July 2, 1939 written on
behalf of Shoghi Effendi; ‘Dawn of a New Day’)
