- Bahá'í consultation
Bahá'í consultation refers to the method of discussion which is described in the Bahá'í writings, and which is used in all levels of
Bahá'í administration .Shoghi Effendi states:The prime requisites for them that take counsel together are purity of motive, radiance of spirit, detachment from all else save God, attraction to His Divine Fragrances, humility and lowliness amongst His loved ones, patience and long-suffering in difficulties and servitude... The members thereof must take counsel together in such wise that no occasion for ill-feeling or discord may arise. This can be attained when every member expresseth with absolute freedom his own opinion and setteth forth his argument. Should any one oppose, he must on no account feel hurt for not until matters are fully discussed can the right way be revealed. The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions. If after discussion, a decision be carried unanimously, well and good; but if the Lord forbid, differences of opinion should arise, a majority of voices must prevail.:Shoghi Effendi "Bahá'í Administration: Selected Messages 1922-1932", p. 21-22)
References
*cite book
author = Compilations
year = 1991
title = Compilation of Compilations, Volume I
editor = Research Department of the Universal House of Justice
location = Bahá’í World Centre
publisher = Bahá’í Publications Australia
id =
url = http://bahai-library.com/file.php5?file=compilation_compilations_1&language=All*cite book
author = Compilations
editor = Hornby, Helen (Ed.)
year = 1983
title = Lights of Guidance: A Bahá'í Reference File
publisher = Bahá'í Publishing Trust, New Delhi, India
id = ISBN 8185091463
url = http://bahai-library.com/?file=hornby_lights_guidance
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