... the believers must inevitably distinguish between those dimensions of public issues that are in keeping with the Bahá’í teachings, which they can actively support, and those that are not, which they would neither promote nor necessarily oppose. Of course, the friends can express the sympathy and compassion they must surely feel for those who are affected by the conflict and should not hesitate to give their support to humanitarian endeavours which are aimed at the alleviation of suffering. Moreover, in sharing insights from the teachings, the friends can stand as a beacon of hope and strength so that those who are experiencing the inevitable breakdown of the lamentably defective old world order can at the same time gain understanding and draw inspiration from the teachings for the building of a new world order. In attempting to determine what lines of action may be suitable in these situations, believers are advised to turn to their National Spiritual Assemblies.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 3 January 2021 written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to an individual believer; Compilation: Guidance Regarding Conflict in the Middle East and Bahá’í Non-Involvement in Political Affairs, February 21, 2024; Baha’is of US National website)
