Shoghi Effendi hopes that you will exert all your efforts to
deepen your knowledge of the literature of the Movement, until you become fully
acquainted with its spirit and tenets. Unless you do obtain such a firm hold
you will never be able to teach others and render real service to the
promulgation of the Faith. Of special importance is the Book of the Iqán which
explains the attitude of the Cause towards the prophets of God and their
mission in the history of society. Besides this there is Some Answered
Questions of the Master and Dawn-Breakers of Nabíl. Every Bahá'í should master
these books and be able to explain their contents to others. Besides their importance,
they are interesting and most absorbing.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 9 February 1932
written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation
of Compilations, vol. I, The Importance of Deepening Our Knowledge and
Understanding of the Faith)
