May 5. On this date in 1960, in the wake of the National Spiritual Assembly of France's acceptance of Mason Remey's claim to the Guardianship, the Hands of the Cause of in the Holy Land sent a letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of France announcing the imminent visit of Hand of the Cause Abu'l-Qasim Faizi to France. The National Spiritual Assembly would be declared Covenant-breakers.

 

May 5. On this date in 1960, in the wake of the National Spiritual Assembly of France's acceptance of Mason Remey's claim to the Guardianship, the Hands of the Cause of in the Holy Land sent a letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of France announcing the imminent visit of Hand of the Cause Abu'l-Qasim Faizi to France. The National Spiritual Assembly would be declared Covenant-breakers.

To the National Spiritual Assembly and the Believers of France May 5, 1960 Dear Friends,

The Hands in the Holy Land are sending the Hand of the Cause Abu'l-Qasim Faizi, to France, to meet with the National Spiritual Assembly and the Bahá'ís of France, and to act on behalf of the Hands for the protection of the Faith in the situation created by Mr. Remey's unfounded claim.

Mr. Faizi, will act in accordance with instructions given him by the Hands in the Holy Land. He is empowered to take whatever steps may be necessary to carry out these instructions.

In the service of the beloved Guardian, HANDS OF THE CAUSE IN THE HOLY LAND