The Bahá’í Writings

355. Execution of Two Bahá’ís in Shiraz

Messages from the Universal House of Justice– 1963–1986, The Third Epoch of the Formative Age · The Universal House of Justice · 76 words

355

Execution of Two Bahá’ís in Shiraz

14 March 1983

To all National Spiritual Assemblies

355.1 DISTRESSED ANNOUNCE EXECUTION BY HANGING ON 12 MARCH TWO INNOCENT FRIENDS SHIRAZ YADU’LLÁH MAḤMÚDNIZHÁD AND RAḤMATU’LLÁH VAFÁ’Í. THIS HEINOUS CRIME PERPETRATED ON MORROW PASSAGE RESOLUTION UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION EXPRESSING CONCERN VIOLATION FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS AND REQUESTING SECRETARYGENERAL CONTINUE EFFORTS SAFEGUARD RIGHTS BAHÁ’ÍS IRAN. ...

355.2 SUPPLICATING DIVINE THRESHOLD DELIVERANCE BRETHREN IRAN BRAVELY FACING INTENSE CRUELTIES.

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