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This Decisive Hour

This Decisive Hour · Shoghi Effendi · 1,275 words

This Decisive Hour

Messages from Shoghi Effendi to the North American Bahá’ís 1932–1946

Shoghi Effendi

  • List of topics

    • The Passing of Abu’l-Qásim Khurásání, 26 February 1932
    • Nabíl’s Narrative, 20 June 1932
    • Immortal Spirit, 15 July 1932
    • Evidences of Sympathy, 1 August 1932
    • United Will, Concerted Action, 27 October 1932
    • Champion-Builders of the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh, 16 February 1933
    • Non-Participation in Political Affairs, 16 March 1933
    • Personalities Subordinated, 11 April 1933
    • Momentous Convention/Message to 1933 Convention, 1 June 1933
    • An Eminent Rank, 28 October 1933
    • Hour of Victory at Hand, 17 November 1933
    • Potentialities of Majestic Edifice/Message to 1934 Convention, 2 June 1934
    • The Passing of Susan Moody, 28 October 1934
    • Unprecedented Impetus/Message to 1935 Convention, 27 April 1935
    • The Voting Right, 28 April 1935
    • Separation from Outworn Creeds, 15 June 1935
    • The National Fund, 29 July 1935
    • A New Hour Has Struck, 25 October 1935
    • This Is Truly Providential, 10 January 1936
    • ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá’s Historic Appeal/Message to 1936 Convention, 29 April 1936
    • Fresh Conquests and Unprecedented Triumphs, 30 May 1936
    • Intensify Teaching Work a Thousandfold, 28 July 1936
    • Call for Rededication to Fulfillment of Divine Plan, [circa 30 July 1936]
    • Spiritual Descendants of the Dawn-Breakers, [circa 29 October 1936]
    • The Significance of the Undertaking, 14 November 1936
    • A Complete Rededication, 22 March 1937
    • Institution of Guardianship Now Further Reinforced, 28 March 1937
    • The Passing of Dr. Zia Baghdádí, 11 April 1937
    • Dual Gift/Message to 1937 Convention, 30 April 1937
    • The Call Has Gone Forth … The Path Is Clear, 4 June 1937
    • Impassioned Plea, [circa 4 August 1937]
    • The Passing of Alfred Lunt, 16 August 1937
    • Convention Delegates Increased, 19 November 1937
    • All Should Arise, 25 November 1937
    • Archbreaker of Covenant, 18 December 1937
    • Certain Vital Requirements of Seven Year Plan, 30 January 1938
    • A Year Has Almost Elapsed, 14 April 1938
    • Draw Nigh unto Bahá’u’lláh/Message to 1938 Convention, 25 April 1938
    • The Passing of Munírih Khánum, 28 April 1938
    • Progressive Unfoldment of Seven Year Plan, 3 June 1938
    • Marching toward Their Goal, 5 July 1938
    • Unbroken Solidarity, Unquenchable Enthusiasm, 10 September 1938
    • Loyalty to World Order of Bahá’u’lláh, 22 September 1938
    • American Community Summoned to New Level of Heroism, 27 November 1938
    • Nine Holy Souls, 24 January 1939
    • The Rarest Privilege Ever Conferred by Providence upon the American Bahá’í Community, 28 January 1939
    • God’s Creative Plan, 8 February [1939]
    • Approach of Final Eruption, 22 March 1939
    • Gratitude to Pioneers, 30 March 1939
    • My Plea, My Supreme Entreaty, 17 April 1939
    • Penetration of Latin America/Message to 1939 Convention, 26 April 1939
    • Message to Thirty-First Convention, 29 April 1939
    • Twofold Obligation, 3 May 1939
    • Inspiring, Significant Progress, 7 May 1939
    • That Priceless Heritage, 22 May 1939
    • Official Inauguration of World Mission, 26 May 1939
    • Fulfill the Requirements, 4 July 1939
    • The Most Fateful Hour, 28 July 1939
    • Imperiled Humanity, 28 August 1939
    • The Passing of Martha Root, 2 October 1939
    • Historic Act, 2 October 1939
    • Mandate Conferred by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá, 23 October 1939
    • Blessed Remains Transferred to Mount Carmel, 5 December 1939
    • The Spiritual Potencies of That Consecrated Spot, 21 December 1939
    • Interment Beloved Remains, 26 December 1939
    • The Seal of Complete Triumph, 30 December 1939
    • Dual, Vitally Urgent Obligation, 18 January 1940
    • Dare Greatly, Toil Unremittingly, 26 February 1940
    • Beloved Handmaid, 3 March 1940
    • Their God-Given Task, 15 April 1940
    • Bahá’u’lláh’s Spiritual Sovereignty/Message to 1940 Convention, 24 April 1940
    • Section of Ornamentation, 27 April 1940
    • Continuous Consecration, 15 May 1940
    • Emergence of Spiritual World Order, 12 June 1940
    • Supremely Challenging Hour, 20 July 1940
    • Bear All, Dare All, 14 October 1940
    • Chaos and Redemption, 28 October 1940
    • Translation of Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, 26 November 1940
    • Torchbearer of World Civilization, 3 December 1940
    • Veteran Warrior, 20 February 1941
    • Fifth Year of Plan/Message to 1941 Convention, 22 April 1941
    • The Anger of God and His Correction, 25 May 1941
    • Fate-Laden World Ordeal, 30 June 1941
    • Elizabeth Greenleaf, 6 August 1941
    • Unconquerable Power, 12 August 1941
    • Completion of Ornamentation of Temple’s Main Story, 25 September 1941
    • The Process of Integration and Disintegration, 20 November 1941
    • The Crucible of World Conflagration, 8 December 1941
    • True Upholders of the Covenant, 6 January 1942
    • A Truly World-Embracing Crisis, 15 January 1942
    • Ordeal Tests Spirit, Challenges Audacity, 5 February 1942
    • The American Believers’ Supreme, Remaining Responsibility, 12 March 1942
    • Impelled to Deputize Five Members/Message to 1942 Convention, 25 April 1942
    • The Seven Year Plan, 26 May 1942
    • Imperative Need for Multiplication of Pioneers, 8 June 1942
    • Consecrated to Teaching Tasks, 17 June 1942
    • The Passing of ‘Abdu’l-Jalíl Bey Sa‘d, 25 June 1942
    • A Befitting Climax, 15 August 1942
    • Supremely Urgent Call, 21 September 1942
    • Acclaim with Grateful Heart, 25 November 1942
    • The Immortal Lua, 21 December 1942
    • Magnificent Response to Teaching Appeal, 23 December 1942
    • The Unfinished Tasks, 8 January 1943
    • Completion of Temple Exterior, 13 January 1943
    • His Services Unforgettable, 17 January 1943
    • Centenary of the Declaration of the Báb, 27 February 1943
    • Call for Immediate Increase in Pioneers, Settlers in Virgin Areas, 12 March 1943
    • So Meritorious an Undertaking, 28 March 1943
    • All-America Centennial Convention/Message to 1943 Convention, 14 April 1943
    • Eleventh Hour of Seven Year Plan, 22 April 1943
    • Completion and Dedication of Maxwell Memorial, 12 May 1943
    • Bahá’í Communities of East and West, 25 May 1943
    • The Passing of Mabel Ives, 20 June 1943
    • The Formation of Local Spiritual Assemblies, 22 June 1943
    • Centenary Celebration, 30 June 1943
    • The Crowning Crusade, 31 July 1943
    • Preparations for the Centenary, 8 August 1943
    • The Beloved Faith Is Surging Forward, 30 September 1943
    • A Still More Compelling Display, 16 November 1943
    • Progress of Teaching Campaign and Pioneer Activities, 11 December 1943
    • The Auspicious Year, 2 January 1944
    • Addition to Endowments, 13 January 1944
    • Participation of Latin American Believers, 27 January 1944
    • Befittingly Consummate the Enterprises, 31 March 1944
    • Turning-Point in Bahá’í History, 13 April 1944
    • International Achievement, 4 May 1944
    • Message to Centenary Convention, 14 May 1944
    • Decision to Complete the Structure of the Báb’s Sepulcher/Convention Greetings 1944, 23 May 1944
    • Consolidation of Nobly Won Victories, 25 May 1944
    • A Spiritual Assembly in Every Remaining Republic, 15 July 1944
    • The Seal of Spiritual Triumph, 18 August 1944
    • Covenant-Breaking Activities, 6 November 1944
    • Faithful Pioneer, 18 November 1944
    • Passages in God Passes By, 18 November 1944
    • The Succeeding Stage in the Evolution of Their World Mission, 24 December 1944
    • The Admission of Persians, 18 January 1945
    • Appeal to Preserve New Assemblies and Convert Large Groups into Assemblies, 22 January 1945
    • Service by Youth on Committees, 26 February 1945
    • Staunch Pioneer, 27 March 1945
    • The One Message That Can Extricate Humanity, 29 March 1945
    • Faithless Brother Ḥusayn, 15 April 1945
    • My Heavy-Laden Heart, 19 April 1945
    • Nationwide, Intercontinental Plans, 5 May 1945
    • A Single, Organically United World Commonwealth, 9 May 1945
    • National Teaching Committee’s Remarkable Exploits, 28 June 1945
    • A New Phase of Human Evolution, 10 August 1945
    • Hearts Uplifted in Thanksgiving, [17 August 1945]
    • The Work of Rehabilitation, 21 December 1945
    • Exemplary Pioneer, 26 December 1945
    • The German Bahá’í Community, 7 January 1946
    • Lidia Zamenhof, [circa 23 January 1946]
    • Historic Decisions, 24 February 1946
    • Momentous Responsibilities, 20 March 1946
    • Inauguration of Second Seven Year Plan/Message to 1946 Convention, 23 April 1946
    • Overwhelming Responsibility, 2 May 1946
    • Spiritual Conquest of the Old World, 5 June 1946
    • Thirty New Assemblies, 12 June 1946
    • A God-Given Mandate, 15 June 1946
    • Impending Departure of Transatlantic Pioneers, 11 July 1946
    • The Utmost Vigor, Vigilance and Consecration, 20 July 1946
    • Distinguished Servant, 27 July 1946
    • This National and International Crusade, 5 October 1946
    • The Forces Mysteriously Released, 6 October 1946
    • Magnificent Work, 18 October 1946
    • The Pivot on Which Hinges Success, 2 December 1946

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