2.2 Defence of the Faith
From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
26: “If any man were to arise to defend, in his writings, the Cause of God against...”
If any man were to arise to defend, in his writings, the Cause of God against its assailants, such a man, however inconsiderable his share, shall be so honoured in the world to come that the Concourse on high would envy his glory. No pen can depict the loftiness of his station, neither can any tongue describe its splendour. For whosoever standeth firm and steadfast in this holy, this glorious, and exalted Revelation, such power shall be given him as to enable him to face and withstand all that is in heaven and on earth. Of this God is Himself a witness.
(“Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh”, section CLIV) [26]
From the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
27: “The second of these spiritual standards which apply to the possessor of...”
The second of these spiritual standards which apply to the possessor of knowledge is that he should be the defender of his faith. It is obvious that these holy words do not refer exclusively to searching out the implications of the Law, observing the forms of worship, avoiding greater and lesser sins, practicing the religious ordinances, and by all these methods, protecting the Faith. They mean rather that the whole population should be protected in every way; that every effort should be exerted to adopt a combination of all possible measures to raise up the Word of God, increase the number of believers, promote the Faith of God and exalt it and make it victorious over other religions.
(“The Secret of Divine Civilization”, p. 41) [27]
From Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi
28: “Shoghi Effendi was delighted to hear of your conversation with Sir .......”
Shoghi Effendi was delighted to hear of your conversation with Sir .... How much he hopes to have such scholars obtain a true understanding of the spirit and teaching of the Cause and arise to dissipate that veil of misconceptions that is prejudicing the mind of the scholars in the western world. The Cause is in great need for such competent and spiritually minded men who after a thorough study of the Movement would share with the world the fruit of their labours.
(11 March 1929 to an individual believer) [28]
29: “There is an answer in the teachings for everything; unfortunately the...”
There is an answer in the teachings for everything; unfortunately the majority of the Bahá’ís, however intensely devoted and sincere they may be, lack for the most part the necessary scholarship and wisdom to reply to and refute the claims and attacks of people with some education and standing.
(25 September 1942 to an individual believer) [29]