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

• Notes