To all National Spiritual Assemblies
Dear friends,
Following twenty months of close confinement, and one year
after hearing sentences of death and imprisonment imposed on them, our brave
and steadfast brother believers in Morocco were set free on Friday, 13 December
1963. The long-sought objective has been obtained.
As we prayed for their release during the Feast of Qawl, now
let the entire Bahá'í world join in prayers of thanksgiving for this joyful
outcome and that the Blessed Beauty enabled these devoted friends to remain
firm in their faith through this trying ordeal.
In view of the situation which continues to be delicate in
Morocco, you are urged not to seek publicity in this matter. If you are
contacted by the press, make no statement beyond expressing thankfulness for
the just decision.
Each National Assembly is requested, wherever possible, to express
gratification to King Hassan II of Morocco for this just decision of the
Supreme Court. This should be done in writing through the Moroccan Embassy, or
Consulate, serving your area.
We also request that wherever you consider it advisable you
write letters of appreciation to individuals and organizations within your
jurisdiction who offered assistance in connection with this case.
With warm and loving Bahá'í greetings,
The Universal House of Justice
(Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986)
