With reference to the first of the two questions raised by
the San Francisco Spiritual Assembly in connection with 'The Dispensation of
Baha'u'llah,' he wishes me to explain that although 'Abdu'l-Baha's station is
not that of a Manifestation of God, nevertheless supplications may be addressed
to Him. It is essential, however, that every believer should realize that while
doing so he is directing his thoughts towards the Master as an intermediary
between him and the Manifestation, and not as the Source of Divine Revelation
and Spiritual Guidance. Provided this distinction is clearly established there
can be no harm or objection in addressing prayers to 'Abdu'l-Baha. - Shoghi Effendi (From a
letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, Baha’i News, January 1935)
