Directives of Guardian - Shoghi Effendi
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152 POLITICS (Remain Aloof from Political Affairs)
"We should-- every one of us-- remain aloof, in heart and in mind, in words and in deeds, from the political affairs and disputes of the Nations and of Governments. We should keep ourselves away from such thoughts. We should have no political connection with any of the parties and should join no faction of these different and warring sects. (57:1)

"Absolute impartiality in the matter of political parties should be shown by words and by deeds, and the love of the whole humanity, whether a Government or a nation, which is the basic teaching of Baha'u'llah, should also be shown by words and by deeds... (57:2)

"According to the exhortations of the Supreme Pen and the confirmatory explanations of the Covenant of God Baha'is are in no way allowed to enter into political affairs under any pretense of excuse; since such an action brings about disastrous results and ends in hurting the Cause of God and its intimate friends." (57:3)

153 POLITICS (Shun Politics Like the Plague)
"The cardinal principle which we must follow ... is obedience to the government prevailing in any land in which we reside.... (57:4)

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