12/9/20

December 9

Africa is truly awakening and finding herself, and she undoubtedly has a great message to give, and a great contribution to make to the advancement of world civilization. To the degree to which her peoples accept Bahá'u'lláh, will they be blessed, strengthened and protected. 

- Shoghi Effendi  (From a letter dated 4 June 1954 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Spiritual Assembly of the British Isles Africa Committee) The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Teaching Among Aboriginal and Indigenous People)