July 23. On this date in 2006, the NSA of the UK wrote
"that Bahá'í Books UK and its agents will cease to distribute books and
other items marketed by Kalimat Press with immediate effect" because "a
number of titles published by Kalimat Press, aside from those which
have enriched Bahá'í literature over the years, contain matter inimical
to the best interests of the Faith. The National Assembly believes that
it would therefore be inappropriate for it, as the institution obligated
to safeguard such interests in the United Kingdom, to provide channels
of distribution for such material."
23 July 2006
Dearly loved Friends
The National Spiritual Assembly has taken the decision that Bahá'í Books UK and its agents will cease to distribute books and other items marketed by Kalimat Press with immediate effect.
The National Assembly's decision was reached as a result of increasing concern in recent years that a number of titles published by Kalimat Press, aside from those which have enriched Bahá'í literature over the years, contain matter inimical to the best interests of the Faith. The National Assembly believes that it would therefore be inappropriate for it, as the institution obligated to safeguard such interests in the United Kingdom, to provide channels of distribution for such material.
Bahá'í Books UK and its agents may continue, however, to sell whatever Kalimat titles remain in stock until their inventories are depleted. Further, individuals are free to decide to purchase books from other suppliers.
With loving Bahá'í greetings
National Spiritual Assembly
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