He fully approves the idea of holding study classes, for the
deeper the friends go in their understanding of the teachings the more firm and
steadfast they will become and more unwavering in their support of the
institutions of the Faith. Books such as the Iqán, Some Answered Questions and
The Dawn-Breakers should be mastered by every Bahá'í. The first two books will
reveal the significance of this divine revelation as well as the unity of all
the Prophets of old. The last book will show how the Faith was ushered into the
world and how its early adherents heroically faced martyrdom and suffering in
their desire to establish the Cause throughout the world. Knowing the life of
those heroes will create in us the urge to follow their footsteps and achieve
the same. - Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 9 June 1932 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi
an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, The Importance
of Deepening Our Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith)
