In these days Bahá’ís can expect the flame of fanaticism to be kindled among the enemies of the Faith in Muslim countries. In meeting attacks the friends should learn to combine the spirit of steadfastness and courage with love and wisdom. They should avoid argument and conflict and conduct themselves in such manner that they do not provoke retaliation. This includes the use of discretion in their teaching activities.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 22 August 1983 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to the National Spiritual Assembly of Bangladesh; compilation:’ Crisis and Victory’, prepared by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, revised edition, online Baha’i Reference Library of the Baha’i World Center)
