Ugo Giachery

Louis George Gregor

Rahmatu'llah Muhajir

Horace Holley

Ali-Akbar Furutan

Dhikru'llah Khadem

Goerge Townshend

Leroy Ioas

Ali Mohammad Varqa with his Baha'i friends

AM Varqa-----Ruhuyyih Khanum---AK Furutan

Jenab Varqa-Mirza Ali-Muhammad (martyred in 1896)

He was an outstanding Baha'i, who was fully educated in medicinal treatment. He was a strong believer of the Baha'u'lla'h's messages. He was able to travel all the way to Akka and met with Baha'u'lla'h. He was received warmly by Baha'u'lla'h, supported his teachings in Persia and appointed him as a Baha'i Hand of Cause.

As the government of Persia banned the Baha'i teachings in those days, he was arrested and was unable to finish his mission. He was forced to recant his faith. He stood firmly against them and was tortured. His Baha'i determination never made him weak. He stood strongly on his belief. In 1896, this great defender of the Baha'i way of life was martyred. His soul ascended to the paradise of God; at the same day, his twelve year old son, Ruhu'llah, who was also in prison for the same cause was also martyred as he did not recant his faith.

Jenab Varqa's another son, Valiyu'llah Varqa, also became a Hand of Cause after he had been martyred. Later, Ali Muhammad Varqa, the son of Valiyu'llah, also became a Baha'i Hand of Cause.

God bless the souls of these Baha'is.

Louis George Gregory ---(1874 -1951)

He born in Charleston, North Carolina, USA. He was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Baha'i Hand of Cause. He became a Baha'i in 1909 following a friendship and communication with the honourable American Baha'is Mr. and Mrs. Hannens.

Later on that year, he wrote a letter to Abdul-Baha showing his spiritual joy and happiness to be a Baha'i. He received a warm and kind letter from Abdul-Baha. He was a university educated gentleman possessing all human accomplishments and made tremendous movements in the different parts of USA to teach the Baha'i faith to the people who never heard about it.

God bless his soul.

Rahmatu'llah Muhajir ---(1923-1979)

He was born in Abdul-Azim, Iran. He was another great Baha'i. He was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as Baha'i Hand of cause in 1954. In his Baha'i activities, first he became a pioneer in Mentawal Island of Indonesia and made his effort to communicate to the local people. He initiated to establish a Baha'i school and gradually was able to form several Local Spiritual Baha'i Assemblies to that island. Many people from all walks of life in that island joined the Baha'i faith for the unity of mankind and a life without hate, war and prejudice.

From 1958, his movement started for the travel teaching world wide. He challenged successfully for the rest of his life to communicate with the people about the glorious message of Baha'u'lla'h. He was the son-in-law of the honourable Baha'i Mr. Furutan and he became very popular with his humbleness, humanity and wisdom. He died at a young age.

God bless his soul.

Horace Holley------------- (1887-1960)

He was born in Torrington, Connecticut. He was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Baha'i Hand of Cause in 1951. He joined the Baha'i faith in 1909, and started his Baha'i movement to communicate with the people. He became a secretary of the Baha'i National Spiritual Assembly of USA and Canada in 1923.

After the unexpected ascension of Shoghi Effendi in 1957, he had been elected as one of the nine custodians to look after the movement of the Baha'i faith until the election of the members of the Baha'i House of Justice which came into existence in 1963 and had been introduced in a magnificent conference in London, Albert Hall. This honourable gentleman, with good family, strongly supported the messages of Baha'u'lla'h for the unity of mankind and meaningful world peace.

God bless his soul.

Ali-Akbar Furutan (1905- 2003)

Hands of Cause w/ Mr Furutan & his Baha'i friends in Iran

He was born in Sabzivar, Iran. Initially, in his life, his parents moved from Iran to Turkmenistan. The family became a resident in Eshkhabad, the capital of the country which was a part of the Soviet Union. During those times, he received a scholarship study in Moscow University. He took the opportunity of that scholarship and graduated successfully. Eventually, they had to come back to Tehran due to the restriction of religion made by the Communist USSR.

Mr. Furutan's spiritual Baha'i activities started profoundly in Tehran and he was elected as a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Iran. He served as the secretary of the assembly for many years. Also in Tehran, he was able to open boys public school named, Tarbiyat. He also wrote the children's Baha'i school books which became very popular and were recognized and were used always by the Baha'i schools in Iran.

In 1951, he was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Baha'i Hand of Cause. He performed his work with all the Baha'i love; with all his comprehensive knowledge, humbleness and God's blessings. He was a very good Baha'i.

God bless his soul.

Ali-Muhammad Varqa-----(1911-2007)

His university studies was taken in Sorbonne University, France in 1950. He was born from a respected Baha'i family. His grandfather Jinab Varqa was martyred as a Baha'i believer. Also his father Valiyu'llah was appointed as a Baha'i Hand of Cause by Shoghi Effendi. Himself also was appointed by Shoghi Effendi in 1955. He became restlessly engaged and travelled worldwide to participate in Baha'i conferences and conventions.

He communicated to many people in different countries for the introduction of the Baha'i faith and the messages of Baha'u'lla'h for the unity of mankind, world government and universal language. He was the last surviving of the Baha'i Hand of Cause in this world. All of the forty-seven honourable Baha'i Hands of Cause are now in the paradise of God.

God bless his soul.

Abu'l-Qasim Faizi --------------(1906-1980)

From a respected family he started going to school. He graduated from the University of Beirut. He married at a young age, and the couple decided to be resident as a pioneer in Iraq and in Bahrain. They carried on their teachings and communicated about the Baha'i faith to many people. In 1957, an opportunity came forward for him to be a Baha'i Hand of Cause by Shoghi Effendi. Many years for the rest of his life had gone smoothly.

As a Hand of Cause, he travelled for the guidance of both the National and Local Spiritual Assembly for the progress and movement of the Baha'i faith. He was an honourable Baha'i with kindness and love all the time. God bless his soul.

Valiyu'llah Varqa--------- (1884-1955)

He was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Hand of Cause. He came from an outstanding Baha'i family. His father Jinab Varqa was martyred in the hands of the Persian government for his belief as a Baha'i. Valiyu'llah became the trustee of Huququ'llah in 1940 and he performed his work in the most possible way. In 1951 a great reward happened for him as Shoghi Effendi appointed him as the Baha'i Hand of Cause. He tried with all his effort to travel and participated in many Baha'i conferences and seminars and also spoken to many people from all walks of life about the unity of mankind and world as one family.

God bless his soul. as

Dhikru'llah Khadem-------- (1904-1986)

He was educated and an active Baha'i. He possessed all human accomplishments, with politeness and Baha'i love, for all years of his teaching. For many years he was a member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Iran as a treasurer. In 1952, he was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Hand of Cause. His travel teachings moved successfully to over fifty countries, including Japan and Malaysia. His Baha'i teachings touched the hearts and minds of many people who received his advise and information about the Baha'i faith.

God bless his soul.

Adib---(Haji Mirza Hasan-i-Adibu'l-Ulama)------ 1848-1919

He was born in Talghan (Iran). He was a teacher in Iran's Technical College of Darul-Funun. He was also a writer in different subjects. Later, when he joined the Baha'i faith, he was engaged in teaching and guiding the people. He also became the chairman of the first National Baha'i Assembly in Tehran.

During his teachings, he travelled to India and Burma to spread the message of Baha'u'lla'h to the people of that area. He remained always honourable and humble for his activities especially on the unity of mankind. God bless his soul.

Ibn-i-Abhar----(Haji Mirza Muhammad-Taqi)-----1844-1917

He was born in Ibhar, (Iran). He became an educated Baha'i by communicating with some of his Baha'i friends. In those days, Iran initiated to torture the Baha'is to recant their faith. But he stood firm for what he believed was right. Therefore, he went to prison for fourteen months and they allowed him to go free, warning him not to teach the Baha'i faith.

After his release, he first travelled to many towns and cities in Iran. In 1886, he made the trip to Akka and found his spiritual happiness by being able to see Baha'u'lla'h. He was appointed by Baha'u'lla'h as the Hand of Cause and happily, was sent to Causasia, Turkmenistan and India. He engaged in communicating with the people by telling them about Baha'u'lla'h's messages. In his life time, he was able to travel eleven times to the holy land, visiting Baha'u'lla'h and Abdul-Baha.

Ibn-i-Abhar showed himself as a true Baha'i with possessing all human accomplishments.

God bless his soul.

Haji Akhund -Haji Mulla Ali-Akbar Shahmirzadi-1842-1910

He was born in the village of Shamirzad (Iran). His father was a clergy and sent him to a religious college to become a mulla. But he learned about the Bab's appearance. He became interested and accepted it. When he returned into his home village, he was not able to remain there because of his conversion to the Baha'i faith. He had to move to Tehran and he accepted Baha'u'lla'h's messages in full.

He was arrested several times in Tehran (Iran) but he continued in teaching the Baha'i faith. Baha'u'lla'h appointed him as Hand of Cause and was given an important work, that is the transferring of the remains of the Bab from various secret places to Akka. He did this work successfully. He became the member of the first National Baha'i Assembly of Iran. He was a good Baha'i with all the emotion with love for the Baha'i movement.

God bless his soul.

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Ibn-i-Asdaq -Mirza Ali- Muhammad-i-Khurasani 1851- 1928------------------

He came from a great family, his father was Ismullahul-Isdaq Khurasane; suffered persecuted for his Baha'i faith. He had been appointed as Baha'i Hand of Cause by Baha'u'lla'h. He received all the Baha'i love and support to move on for his teachings to the many people from all walks of life. He always wished to go as his father went to the paradise of God. But the response from Baha'u'lla'h was different: ("Today, the greatest of all deeds is service to the cause.")

He was also delightful to see Abdul-Baha and Shoghi Effendi in his life's Baha'i activities.

God bless his soul.

Haji Amin----Mulla Abdul-Hasan-i-Ardikani--- (1831-1928)

He was born in Ardikan, Iran. He, as a young Baha'i started to travel to the towns and cities in Iran, teaching the Baha'i faith. As he grew up older, he was fortunate to travel all the way to Akka and saw his master, Baha'u'lla'h. In 1880, he served the Baha'i faith as a trustee of Huququ'llah. He carried on that job for a long time and later he was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Hand of Cause by God and had been identified as one of the nineteen apostles of Baha'u'lla'h.

He earned his living by trading and also he helped the illiterate people by writing a letter for them to communicate to other people. He also did the distribution of the tablets received from the Baha'u'lla'h to the people in Iran. He had problem with the Iranian government for his open teaching the Baha'i faith. He was arrested in 1881 this government, and was sent to prison for eight years.

When he came out of prison, he became stronger in teaching the Baha'i faith. He continued on this mission and also he visited Akka and Haifa during his long life. He was lovely, kind and faithful believer. He was inspiring the people that were searching for better life with his guidance and encouragement.

God bless his soul.

Agnes Baldwin Alexander -----(1875-1971)

She was born in the kingdom of Hawaii, from a Christian family. She graduated from Ohhu College in 1875. She started as a school teacher and later around 1900 she travelled to Europe for a holiday. She was fortunate to meet two Baha'i people who were coming back from pilgrimage of the holy land. She became interested to communicate with them.

This resulted in a good friendship and learned more about the Baha'i faith. After returning home, she was converted to the Baha'i faith and joined the Baha'i administration; and became fortunate to travel to Haifa and met Abdul-Baha. After this happy meeting, Abdul-Baha assigned her to become pioneer to Japan in 1914. She started her Baha'i teaching in Japan continuously and resided there for thirty years. A great achievement and performance for her spiritual work and travel teaching as a Baha'i.

God bless her soul.

Martha Root---------- (1872-1939)

She was born in Richwood Ohio. She successfully completed her degree at Chicago University in 1895. She started to write articles to different newspapers. In 1909, her life changed as she joined the Baha'i faith following her communication with Ray Wilhelm an honourable Baha'i friend. Later, she was very lucky to see Abdul-Baha who was visiting USA; and received all the Baha'i love and support from him that resulted to her conversion to the Baha'i faith. Martha planned and started to travel worldwide for introducing and teaching the Baha'i faith.

Her high education in writing and speech made her successful to achieve her goal. During her travel she met Queen Marie of Romania in January 1926, who became very interested about her teaching of the Baha'i faith. Her second visit to the Queen of Romania happened in 1927, in Pelisor palace, Sinaia. This followed by a third visit in 1928, at the royal palace in Belgrade. Her fourth visit took place in 1929, in Balcic on the Black sea.

Also in 1932 and in 1933, she was able to see the queen again; and finally in 1934 and 1936 she had continuous communication and meeting with her. That was the time this honourable queen joined the Baha'i faith. Martha also made several trip to Haifa to see Abdul- Baha and Shoghi Effendi and was appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Hand of Cause by God. She became the first and most travelled teacher of the Baha'i faith in the first Baha'i century.

God bless her soul.

George Townshend------(1876 - 1957)

He was a great writer from Ireland. He was educated in Oxford University and initiated a writing job for the Irish newspapers. He also wrote several books in different subjects. George settled down many years in the village of county Galway in Ireland. Later, he moved to Dublin to have his new job as canon of St. Patrick. In 1918, on ward, he learned more about the Baha'i faith and wrote many letters to Abdul-Baha. This happy communication resulted to his joining the Baha'i faith and then resigned from his job as a canon at St. Patrick.

He became active in communication and teaching about the Baha'i faith and was able, with the help of the Baha'i friends, he established the first Local Spiritual Baha'i Assembly in Dublin. In 1951, he received his welcomed letter from Shoghi Effendi and appointed him as a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God and called him a pre-eminent Baha'i writer. The last book he wrote was entitled, 'Christ and Baha'u'lla'h' and at the same year he passed away to the paradise of God. He was an outstanding writer, kind and strong Baha'i.

God bless his soul.

Ugo Giachery-(1896 - 1989)

Dr. & Mrs Giachery w/ their Baha'i friends

He was an Italian gentleman in Palermo. At the end of the World war 1, he moved to America and found himself honourable Baha'i friends, who gave him all the information about the Baha'i faith and the messages of Baha'u'lla'h, especially on the unity of mankind. In 1926, he joined the Baha'i faith. He was then actively engaged in teaching the faith. He translated many important subjects about the Baha'i faith to the Italian language including about the writings of Abdul-Baha and Shioghi Effendi.

In 1947, he came back to Italy and in 1951, he received a good news from Shoghi Effendi appointing him as a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. He was also appointed as a member of the International Baha'i Council for the teaching and the protection of the Baha'i faith. Later, he was nominated to take care of all the marble stones that were coming from Italy to Haifa for the structure of the Bab's shrine and the international archive building.

In 1972, he attended the Baha'i Conference in Panama. He organized this gathering successfully, hence the Baha'i House of Worship was opened in Panama. He was a peaceful, kind and honourable Baha'i with all the services he provided for the recognition of the Baha'i faith.

God bless his soul.

Collis Featherstone ---------(1913 - 1990)

He was born in Quorn, South Australia. He finished his university education in accounting and in engineering. He initiated his work in 1932. He gradually became a share holder in a engineering company. He was able to find himself some Baha'i friends and studied the messages of Baha'u'lla'h. In 1944, himself and his lady wife decided to join the Baha'i faith. He wrote several letters to Shoghi Effendi about all matters related to the teaching and introduction of the Baha'i faith for the public.

He became the member of the National Spiritual Baha'i Assembly of Australia and also the member of the Baha'i Auxiliary Board for the teaching and the protection of the Baha'i faith. In 1957, he received a welcome news from Shoghi Effendi as he appointed him as a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. This loving couple became very happy and started their travel teaching and attended many Baha'i conferences and seminars worldwide.

In 1990, he travelled to Katmandue, Nepal to participate in conferences and communicating with the people about the faith. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated and he passed away on that country and his pure body was flown to the paradise of God forever. He was an active Baha'i with all the human accomplishments and Baha'i knowledge.

God bless his soul.

John Ferraby1---------(1914 - 1973)

He was born in Southsea, England, from a Jewish parents. He started his scholarship education in the University of Cambridge which had been completed successfully. He associated with the Baha'i people and updated himself about all the messages of Baha'u'lla'h about the unity of mankind and the creation of a justified world for every person by establishing world government.

In 1941, he joined the Baha'i faith and later he became the secretary of the National Spiritual Baha'i Assembly of UK. He served his perfect services until 1957. The good news came for him from Shoghi Effendi in 1957, when he was appointed as the Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. His travel teachings and his help to the Baha'i administration started to moved smoothly. Also at the same time, in that year, after the ascension of Shoghi Effendi, he became one of the nine custodian members of the Baha'i World Centre in Haifa. His work remained actively until 1963 after the election of the honourable members of the Baha'i House of Justice. An honourable and active gentleman with good knowledge about the Baha'i faith.

God bless his soul.

Adelbert Mulschlege ------------(1897 - 1980)

He was born in Germany from a Protestant parents. After completing his university education, he found himself a new spiritual direction for his future. At the age of twenty-three, he joined the Baha'i faith and started actively with his Baha'i friends to travel and teach the Baha'i faith. He later, became a member of the National Spiritual Baha'i Assembly of Germany. He received all the Baha'i love and encouragement to translate many important parts of the Baha'i History and Principles to the German language.

Additionally, as he was a romantic and young poet, he initiated to write many poems for the Baha'i direction such as Equal Opportunity and the World without war, hate and prejudice. In 1952, Shoghi Effendi appointed him as the Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. He then started his travel teaching, helping the Baha'i administration and attending many Baha'i conferences and seminars. A pure human being with all the human accomplishments, with all the beautiful words contained in his poems and in his writings.

God bless his soul.

Amelia Collins --------------(1873 - 1962)

She was an honourable American Baha'i, who did strong work and help for the recognition of the Baha'i faith. She shared her understanding about the faith with other Baha'i friends for the travel teaching.

She started to learn about the Baha'i faith in 1919, especially for her realization about the Baha'u'lla'h messages which became available after she communicated with the Baha'i people in her area. She then joined the Baha'i faith in the same year. She was so happy to be a Baha'i that made her decide to travel to Haifa to meet Shoghi Effendi.

She voluntarily donated a large amount of funds for the planned project of Haifa specially for the shrine of Bab and the Western pilgrim house. She received all the Baha'i love from Shoghi Effendi and thanked her for her generosity for helping on the planned project. Later, in 1951, she had been appointed by Shoghi Effendi as a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God and also became the Vice President of the International Baha'i Council. An honourable lady with all the love to serve the Baha'i faith and helping the people from all walks of life to join the new faith of God.

God bless her soul.

Leroy Ioas-------------(1897 - 1965)

He was born in Wilmington, USA, from a Baha'i family. At age sixteen, he was able to meet Abdul-Baha in 1912 when he visited the country. He moved from Wilmington to San Francisco and started his new job to that state; at the same time, he joined the Baha'i community in that city and was actively participating in their happy gathering.

A message came from Abdul-Baha for him, upgraded his position as a Member of the International Baha'i Council for the teaching and the protection of the Baha'i faith. He continued on this job happily for many years until 1951, in which he received a good news from Shoghi Effendi, who appointed him as a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. Without delay he resigned from his present job and travelled to Haifa and remained there for the rest of his life. He travelled to many countries of the world, teaching the Baha'i faith, attending many Baha'i conferences and seminars, and communicating the faith with his Baha'i friends for the progress and the movement of the Baha'i teaching.

In 1957, he became one of the nine members of custodians looking after the Baha'i faith until 1963 which the members of the Baha'i House of Justice been elected and took over the work. A warm and nice gentleman, full of love and energy for introducing and teaching the Baha'i faith and helping the Baha'i administration.

God bless his soul.

Hasan M. Balyuzi-----(1908 - 1980)

He was born in Shiraz, Iran. He completed successfully his scholarship study in chemistry from Beirut University. While he was living in Beirut, he met Shoghi Effendi and they developed a growing friendship and Baha'i love. After his graduation, he initiated to write articles about Bab, Baha'u'lla'h and Abdul-Baha. Later, he published a book about the Baha'u'lla'h's messages for the Unity of Mankind and the Principles of the Baha'i faith.

He also performed a lead actor in different characters. From 1942 to 1958, he worked in the Persian section of BBC with great result and satisfaction. In addition, he was an active member of the National Spiritual Baha'i Assembly of UK for many years. A good news came to him from Shoghi Effendi as he was appointed as a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. In 1970, he started to write books mainly in religious subjects and in 1976, he wrote another book named 'Mohammad and the course of Islam'. He did many travelled teachings worldwide, communicated with the people from all walks of life about the Baha'i faith and attended series of seminars and conferences. An outstanding Baha'i, good writer and a perfect gentleman.

God bless his soul.

William Sutherland Maxwell---------(1874 - 1952)

He was born in Montreal Canada. He completed his high school in Montreal and then in 1895, he received his education from Boston Architectural Organization. Later, in his business, he challenged to design several large buildings including the Canadian Pacific Hotel. In 1935, he became the president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

During his holiday in Paris he became friend with a Baha'i gentleman. He became impressed with the faith that was shared to him and went further to study more about this faith. In 1909, he joined the Baha'i faith so joyfully and his home in Montreal became the centre for the Baha'i gathering, teaching and administration. In 1912, Abdul-Baha visited him and his wife at his home and communicated with other honourable Baha'is gathered to see him. He made them very happy, full of Baha'i love and looking forward to have better future for themselves.

He initiated to travel to Haifa to see Abdul-Baha. In 1937, a very joyful life started for him and his wife as their daughter Mary, (later named Ruhiyyih Khanum), married Shoghi Effendi the grandson of Abdul-Baha. William's wife passed away in 1940 and he decided to travel to Haifa and remained there for the rest of his life. He became involved in designing successfully the arcade and the superstructure of the shrine of Bab. In 1951, good news came from Shoghi Effendi as he was appointed a Baha'i Hand of Cause of God. A year after in 1952, he passed away, his body ascended to the paradise of God forever. He was a strong Baha'i, having his outstanding daughter serving the faith, made him respected and loving man.

God bless his soul.

Dorothy Beecher BakerWil --(1898 - 1954)

She was educated in New Jersy, Montclair College. After graduation, she became a school teacher. Her minds about the Baha'i faith started at a very young age. At the age of thirteen her grandmother which was a Baha'i, took her to see Abdul-Baha who was in USA for the travel teaching at that time. After their visit with Abdul-Baha, she became happy and impressed. When she was fifteen year old, she became a Baha'i and started her Baha'i movement without delay.

Her family in 1927, moved to Lima, Ohio. She took a teaching job there, visited her Baha'i friends and started her Baha'i activities continuously until 1937. On that year, she had been happily elected as a member of the National Spiritual Baha'i Assembly of USA and Canada. Later in 1941, she became a chairwoman of the Baha'i Race Unity Committee.

She then initiated many visits to different colleges and other educational organizations and spoke with the students and their parents for the unity of mankind specially, on the race relation without any hate and prejudice. She described the glorious messages of Baha'u'lla'h to them. She emphasized that we must live in this world without racism and prejudice. She became very popular Baha'i in USA and other countries for her personality and strong speeches about the Unity of Mankind, World as One Family and the Improvement of the Lives of the People by creating World Government for the Equality, Rights and Respect.

God bless her soul.

He was born in Burlington, Iowa, from a high class family. His father was Rear Admiral George Collier Remey who was serving respectfully in the military forces of USA. Mason Remey received his education successfully in Cornell University USA. He graduated as an architect and later he studied more in Paris.

During his study in Paris, he had an opportunity to see the Baha'i people. He showed his interest in which he later joined the Baha'i faith. He later became a prominent speaker of the religion of our God.

In 1951, Shoghi Effendi appointed him as a Baha'i Hand of Cause and also rewarded him as a president of the International Baha'i Council. At the same time, he was assigned to be the architect of the Baha'i House of Worship in Uganda and Australia.

Mason Remey actively carried out his teaching and travelling world wide, helping in the Baha'i administration on the day to day movement. After the ascension of Shoghi Effendi in 1957, he was elected as one of the nine members of Baha'i Hands of Cause to protect the Baha'i faith until the Baha'i House of Justice was formed and active.

In 1960, Mason Remey announced that he is the second guardian of the Baha'i faith as he is the president of the International Baha'i Council, and he would be suitable for the job. His claim was rejected by all the Hands of Cause as he did not have the following qualification to be the guardian.

1) He was not the related family of Baha'u'lla'h, (Aghsan);

2) He did not have any acceptable evidence from Shoghi Effendi to be the guardian;

Mason Remey had a long life and peacefully passed away in 1974. He did a lot of work and a good job during the time of Abdu'l Baha and Shoghi Effendi. He helped the Baha'i teaching to move faster and was the first Baha'i, along with his friend, Howard Struven, circling the world with the teaching and they developed friendship among the people. God bless his soul.