The Bahá'í Faith, like all other Divine religions, is thus
fundamentally mystic in character. Its chief goal is the development of the
individual and society, through the acquisition of spiritual virtues and
powers.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 4 January 1936 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi
to an individual believer, The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. II, The
Importance of Prayer, Meditation and the Devotional Attitude)
