other-teacher of the American Baha'i Community, herald
of the dawn of the Day of the Covenant, has been ceremoniously and
reverently transferred by Egyptian brethren representing the local Baha'i
communities to the immediate vicinity of the grave of far-famed Abu'l-Fadl
in the newly established Baha'i cemetery in Cairo. The Isma'iliyyih
believers together with Assembly delegates of Egypt have held an inaugural
ceremony at the second Baha'i cemetery allocated by the Egyptian
authorities. The sacred rights of the persecuted, expelled community,
repeatedly denied legitimate burial, are now vindicated. The progressive
emancipation of the Faith of Baha'u'llah from the traditional shackles of
religious orthodoxy is increasingly evident and humbly, gratefully
recognized by followers of the Faith the world over.

Cablegram January 7, 1943

THE UNFINISHED TASKS

The recent response of the American friends to my appeal for pioneers to
go forth and settle in virgin territories and places where the need is
greatest has raised a load from my heart, and mightily reinforced the
hopes and expectations which their past achievements have aroused within
me. We stand at the threshold of the last year of the first Baha'i
century. The unfinished tasks, however much they have been reduced, are
still formidable. The Temple is as yet unfinished. The initiation of a
nation-wide publicity campaign, intelligently directed and energetically
pursued, utilizing to the full the advantages gained in recent years in so
many fields of Baha'i activity still remains to be undertaken. Measures
for a befitting celebration of the Centennial anniversary of the Faith
must be carefully considered and duly executed. The aims and purposes of
our beloved Cause, the achievements of its heroes, martyrs, teachers,
pioneers and administrators, the unity of its followers, the character of
the institutions they have reared, should, one and all, be ably presented,
widely broadcast, carefully explained in publications, through the radio
and the press. There is no time to lose. A great responsibility rests on
the elected representatives of the most envied community in the Baha'i
world, whose advantages are unique, whose capacities are incomparable,
whose vision, courage, tenacity, resolution and loyalty are exemplary;
which has amply demonstrated its worthiness to be the recipient of the
countless favors showered upon it by 'Abdu'l-Baha and of the specific
bount