The beloved Guardian repeatedly emphasized the principle of
refusing to join any political party. In 'The Advent of Divine Justice' in
speaking of the rectitude of conduct which must manifest itself in the Bahá'í
community, he said: 'It must characterize the attitude of every loyal believer
towards non-acceptance of political posts, non-identification with political
parties, non-participation on political controversies, and non-membership in
political organizations...
- The Universal House of Justice (From a Summary of Instructions of the Universal
House of Justice attached to a letter to National Spiritual Assembly of
Bolivia, December 28, 1973; compilation: ‘Lights of Guidance’)
