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The Maxwells of Montreal Vol II, Violette Nakhjavani, p136-7
Dear Mary:
Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated September 6th. He was very sorry to hear of this act that your friend did in a moment of despair. Life is a divine gift with, undoubtedly, a purpose in it. It is not for us to check the working out of that purpose by putting an end to it. But at the same time we cannot blame such an individual. We do not know of his sufferings, nor of the reasons that led him to such an act.
Shoghi Effendi will, however, pray that God may treat him with His mercy & shower upon him His divine Blessings. Undoubtedly such prayers will help him, for the Master assures us that prayers for departed souls is the greatest help we can render them.
Shoghi Effendi will also remember you in his prayers & ask for you divine blessings, so that you may succeed to render inestimable services to our beloved Cause.
Dear Bahai Sister:
Rest assured that my fervent prayers will be offered at the holy Shrines for your friend as well as yourself, that you may both be graciously assisted, guided & blessed by Him. I trust that you may be enabled by His grace &: power to render inestimable services to His Cause in the days to come & thus fulfil your dear mothers dearest wish.
Wishing you success & happiness from all my heart,
Your true brother,
Shoghi
1928-10-14 to Mary Maxwell re friend’s suicide
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