April 23. On this date in 1957, Shoghi Effendi wrote "The friends need only read the Writings; the answers are all in them; we have no priests in this Faith to interpret or answer for us."

 

April 23. On this date in 1957, Shoghi Effendi wrote "The friends need only read the Writings; the answers are all in them; we have no priests in this Faith to interpret or answer for us."

165. The friends need only read the Writings; the answers are all in them; we have no priests in this Faith to interpret or answer for us.

(From a letter dated 23 April 1957 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer)