| Dated | Addressed to | Summary of content | | 16 October 2024 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Announcing new Houses of Worship |
| 26 July 2024 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding construction and renovation work being undertaken in the Shrine of the Báb and its surrounds |
| 26 May 2024 | To the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity | The Bahá’í response to conflicts and related humanitarian crises in the world |
| 25 May 2024 | To the Friends Gathered in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, for the Dedication of the House of Worship | Marking the dedication of the House of Worship for Papua New Guinea |
| Riḍván 2024 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2024 |
| 28 November 2023 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age |
| Riḍván 2023 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2023 |
| 25 March 2023 | To the Friends Gathered in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, for the Dedication of the House of Worship | Marking the dedication of the House of Worship for the Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| 1 November 2022 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Regarding the aim of the Bahá’í community to promote the oneness of humanity and overcome all obstacles, including ethnic prejudice |
| 4 July 2022 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Progress of the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| Riḍván 2022 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2022 |
| 14 April 2022 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Update on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| 8 April 2022 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Development concerning the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| 4 January 2022 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| 3 January 2022 | To the Auxiliary Board members throughout the world | Message to the Auxiliary Board members |
| 1 January 2022 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | The educational materials of the training institute |
| 30 December 2021 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Regarding the upcoming Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 1 December 2021 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Following the Centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| 27 November 2021 | On the Occasion of the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá | A Tribute by the Universal House of Justice |
| 25 November 2021 | To the Friends Gathered in the Holy Land to Mark the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá | Marking the Centenary Commemoration of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| 13 November 2021 | To the Friends Gathered in Tanna, Vanuatu, for the Dedication of the House of Worship | Marking the dedication of the Tanna House of Worship |
| 8 November 2021 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding restoration work at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih |
| 23 May 2021 | To the Friends Gathered in Matunda Soy, Kenya, for the Dedication of the House of Worship | Marking the dedication of the Matunda Soy House of Worship. |
| Riḍván 2021 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2021 |
| 2 April 2021 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the completion of restoration work on the House of 'Abbúd |
| 25 November 2020 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | On the occasion of the Day of the Covenant |
| 22 July 2020 | To the Bahá’ís of the United States | Regarding racial prejudice and the American Bahá’í community’s distinctive contribution to its eradication |
| Riḍván 2020 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2020 |
| Naw-Rúz 177 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Naw-Rúz Message 177 |
| 1 December 2019 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Social media and non-involvement in politics |
| 8 November 2019 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Following the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb |
| October 2019 | To all who have come to honour the Herald of a new Dawn | Marking the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb |
| 7 May 2019 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Announcements regarding the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| Riḍván 2019 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2019 |
| 18 January 2019 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Message on world peace |
| 26 November 2018 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | On the occasion of the Day of the Covenant and the commemoration of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá |
| 9 November 2018 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Establishment of the Bahá’í International Development Organization |
| 22 July 2018 | To the Friends Gathered in Norte del Cauca, Colombia, for the Dedication of the House of Worship | Marking the dedication of the Norte del Cauca House of Worship |
| Riḍván 2018 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2018 |
| 27 December 2017 | [To an individual] | To an individual regarding religious prejudice |
| 29 November 2017 | [To three individuals] | To three individuals regarding climate change |
| 31 October 2017 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Following the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh |
| October 2017 | To all who celebrate the Glory of God | Marking the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh |
| 1 September 2017 | To the Friends Gathered in Battambang, Cambodia, for the Dedication of the House of Worship | Marking the dedication of the Battambang House of Worship |
| 27 April 2017 | [To an individual] | To an individual regarding engaging in social action and public discourse, and non-involvement in political affairs |
| Riḍván 2017 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2017 |
| 1 March 2017 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding economic life |
| 25 November 2016 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the development of the institution of the Auxiliary Boards |
| 14 October 2016 | To the Friends Gathered in Santiago, Chile, for the Dedication of the Mother Temple of South America | Marking the dedication of the Mother Temple of South America |
| Riḍván 2016 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2016 |
| 26 March 2016 | To the recipients of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Tablets of the Divine Plan, the Bahá’ís of the United States and the Bahá’ís of Canada | Letter regarding the Tablets of the Divine Plan, to the Bahá’ís of the United States and of Canada |
| 26 March 2016 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the centenary of the revelation of the first of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s Tablets of the Divine Plan |
| 21 February 2016 | [To an individual] | To an individual believer regarding science and Sacred Scriptures |
| 2 January 2016 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| 29 December 2015 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Regarding the next Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 9 October 2015 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | To a National Spiritual Assembly regarding the medium of the Internet and the promotion of the Faith |
| Riḍván 2015 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2015 |
| 1 August 2014 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the progress of the construction of the Houses of Worship |
| 10 July 2014 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the implementation of the Badí‘ calendar |
| Riḍván 2014 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2014 |
| 5 December 2013 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s return from His visit to the West |
| 27 August 2013 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran | Regarding the murder of a Bahá’í in Iran |
| 24 July 2013 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada | To the National Spiritual Assembly of Canada regarding the role of the Association for Bahá’í Studies |
| 17 July 2013 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the destruction of the House of Bahá’u’lláh in Baghdád |
| 1 July 2013 | To the participants in the forthcoming 114 youth conferences throughout the world | Message to the youth participating in a series of youth conferences around the world |
| 27 June 2013 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the destruction of the House of Bahá’u’lláh in Baghdád |
| 10 May 2013 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran | Regarding the Eleventh International Bahá’í Convention and the ongoing persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran |
| 1 May 2013 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Announcing the convocation of 19 further youth conferences around the world, in addition to the previously announced 95 |
| Riḍván 2013 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2013 |
| Naw-Rúz 2013 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran | On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz |
| 2 March 2013 | To the Bahá’ís of Iran | Regarding several issues related to the principle of non-involvement in partisan political affairs |
| 8 February 2013 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Announcing the convocation of 95 youth conferences around the world |
| 2 January 2013 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran | Enclosing the Persian-language translation of the statement titled “The Prosperity of Humankind” |
| 26 November 2012 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Enclosing “Social Action”, a document prepared by the Office of Social and Economic Development at the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 27 June 2012 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a donation to the Temples Fund on behalf of the Bahá’ís of Iran |
| 11 May 2012 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran | Regarding the ongoing persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran |
| Riḍván 2012 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2012 |
| Naw-Rúz 2012 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Iran | On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz |
| 1 March 2012 | To the devoted believers of Bahá’u’lláh in the sacred land of Iran | Assuring the Bahá’ís of Iran of prayers during the month of the Bahá’í Fast |
| 12 December 2011 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the global plans of the Bahá’í community, touching on such subjects as training institutes, the educational process of which they are a part and the coordination of activities |
| 17 June 2011 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Conveying news of a raid on the homes of Bahá’ís associated with the Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education |
| 14 May 2011 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Marking the third anniversary of the imprisonment of the former members of the Yárán |
| Riḍván 2011 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2011 |
| 12 April 2011 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the completion of the restoration of the Shrine of the Báb |
| 21 March 2011 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz |
| 1 January 2011 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding some of the themes from the Conference of the Continental Counsellors |
| 28 December 2010 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Regarding the next Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 29 August 2010 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the Centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s departure for His visit to the West |
| Riḍván 2010 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2010 |
| 2 April 2010 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding subjects such as family life, wealth, materialism, and justice |
| 21 March 2010 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz |
| 22 January 2010 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several themes related to politics and engagement in the life of society |
| 10 January 2010 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding the approaching trial date of the former members of the Yárán |
| 15 December 2009 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the restoration and development of several edifices on Mount Carmel |
| 24 November 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding the family and its role in the advancement of civilization |
| 23 June 2009 | To the Bahá’ís of Iran | Regarding the proper response to oppression and the principle of non-involvement in partisan political activity |
| 11 June 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding such subjects as selfless service and the importance of helping those in need |
| 19 May 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding a number of concepts related to the strengthening of the Bahá’í community |
| 17 May 2009 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the celebration of the Nineteen Day Feast |
| 14 May 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding events in the year since the former members of the Yárán were arrested |
| Riḍván 2009 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2009 |
| 26 March 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding attempts in Iran to force members of the Iranian Bahá’í community to refrain from undertaking any Bahá’í activity |
| 21 March 2009 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | On the occasion of the Persian New Year, Naw-Rúz; Marking the centenary of interment of remains of the Báb |
| 18 March 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding the spiritual and social responsibilities of the Iranian Bahá’í community in the absence of the Yárán |
| 5 March 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding the Yárán and the Khádimín |
| 9 February 2009 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding support from many Iranians for the plight of Bahá’ís |
| 23 December 2008 | [To an individual] | To an individual Bahá’í regarding political activity, social change, and public policy |
| 31 October 2008 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding accusations against Bahá’ís and attacks on the Faith in Iran |
| 20 October 2008 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the midpoint of Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community; calling for 41 regional conferences |
| 28 July 2008 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding a range of questions related to the elimination of prejudice |
| 20 June 2008 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding the Bahá’í teachings on the equality of men and women |
| 3 June 2008 | To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith | Marking three weeks since the arrest of the Yárán |
| 19 May 2008 | To the steadfast and sorely wronged Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the sacred land of Iran | Regarding the arrest of the Yárán |
| 12 May 2008 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the restoration and development of Bahá’í World Centre properties |
| Riḍván 2008 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2008 |
| 25 December 2007 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding the denial of higher education to Iranian Bahá’í students |
| 26 November 2007 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Tribute to the institution of the Hands of the Cause on the Day of the Covenant |
| 9 September 2007 | To the Bahá’í students deprived of access to higher education in Iran | Regarding themes such as service to others in the face of injustice and the importance of patience |
| Riḍván 2007 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2007 |
| 25 March 2007 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding some elements of the Bahá’í electoral process |
| 21 December 2006 | To the Bahá’ís of Egypt | Regarding a ruling denying Egyptian Bahá’ís the ability to obtain official identification papers |
| Riḍván 2006 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2006 |
| 22 March 2006 | To the Iranian believers living outside Iran | Regarding participation in the upcoming Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 31 December 2005 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the close of the Conference of Continental Counsellors |
| 28 December 2005 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding training institutes and the materials of the Ruhi Institute |
| 27 December 2005 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Regarding the next Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| Riḍván 2005 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2005 |
| Riḍván 2004 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2004 |
| 12 January 2004 | To the Iranian believers living outside Iran | Regarding travel to and communication with Bahá’ís in Iran in light of present and historical circumstances |
| 26 November 2003 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Cradle of the Faith | Regarding ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s letter to the people of Iran, titled the Secret of Divine Civilization |
| Riḍván 2003 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2003 |
| 17 January 2003 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the progress of the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community and the process of growth at the level of the cluster |
| Riḍván 2002 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2002 |
| April 2002 | To the World’s Religious Leaders | An invitation to the leaders of the world’s religious communities to reexamine the issues lying at the heart of interfaith activity |
| 17 January 2002 | To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in Brazil | Message to the Youth Congress in Brazil |
| 28 June 2001 | To the Friends Gathered at Canada’s Second Youth Conference in Sherbrooke (Canada), 28 June – 1 July 2001 | Message to the Second Youth Conference in Sherbrooke, Canada |
| 24 May 2001 | To the Believers Gathered for the Events Marking the Completion of the Projects on Mount Carmel | Marking the completion of the Projects on Mount Carmel |
| Riḍván 2001 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2001 |
| 19 April 2001 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the unity of nations and the establishment of the Lesser Peace |
| 8 February 2001 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the application of the laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas |
| 16 January 2001 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the beginning of the fifth epoch of the Formative Age |
| 14 January 2001 | To the Conference Marking the Inauguration of the International Teaching Centre Building | Marking the inauguration of the International Teaching Centre Building on Mount Carmel |
| 9 January 2001 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Regarding the upcoming Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 26 November 2000 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the revision of the Codification of the Law of Huqúqu’lláh |
| 24 September 2000 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Bahá’í International Community’s participation in the International Millenial Gatherings Concerning Global Issues |
| 9 August 2000 | To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in Ecuador | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, a message to the Youth Congress in Ecuador |
| 27 July 2000 | To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in the Dominican Republic | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, a message to the Youth Congress in the Dominican Republic |
| 20 July 2000 | To the Friends gathered at the Asian International Youth Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 21–23 July 2000 | Message to the International Youth Conference in Karachi, Pakistan |
| 20 July 2000 | To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Conference in Vancouver, 20–24 July 2000 | Message to the Youth Conference in Vancouver, Canada |
| 18 July 2000 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding democracy and the Bahá’í Administrative Order |
| 12 July 2000 | To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in El Salvador | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, message to the Youth Congress in El Salvador |
| 16 May 2000 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of South Africa | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of the Regional Bahá’í Councils |
| Riḍván 2000 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 2000 |
| 16 April 2000 | To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Brazil | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding resignation and membership on Bahá’í institutions |
| 12 March 2000 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the formation of Regional Bahá’í Councils |
| 23 February 2000 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the application of Bahá’í laws |
| 26 January 2000 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the funeral service for Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum |
| 19 January 2000 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the passing of Amatu’l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khánum |
| 8 January 2000 | To the Friends Gathered at the Youth Congress in Paraguay | Message to the Youth Congress in Paraguay |
| 28 December 1999 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the laws of prayer, fasting, and recitation of the Greatest Name revealed in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas |
| 26 November 1999 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the plans of the worldwide Bahá’í community for the next twelve months and the subsequent five years |
| 9 November 1999 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the increased responsibility of the Office of Correspondence in managing communications of the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 24 August 1999 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding deputization and funding for the training institutes |
| 5 August 1999 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several themes relevant to the advancement of women |
| 4 July 1999 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the translation and publication of Bahá’í documents into English |
| 4 July 1999 | To all Bahá’í Publishing Trusts | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the publication of study guides for the Sacred Texts |
| 30 June 1999 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding provisional and authorized translations of the Bahá’í Writings into English |
| 4 May 1999 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding primary source materials at the Bahá’í World Centre |
| Riḍván 156 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1999 |
| 15 April 1999 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the conviction of four Bahá’ís in Iran in relation to the activities with the Institute for Higher Bahá’í Studies |
| 7 April 1999 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice regarding issues related to the study of the Bahá’í Faith |
| 6 April 1999 | [To a Local Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the material and spiritual advancement of indigenous people |
| 25 February 1999 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, marking the publication of “Who is Writing the Future?” |
| 2 February 1999 | To the European Bahá’í Youth Council | Message to the European Bahá’í Youth Council |
| 14 December 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the situation of the Bahá’ís imprisoned in Iran |
| 1 December 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding an appeal of the conviction of three Bahá’ís imprisoned in Mashad |
| 6 October 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of the arrest of faculty members of the Bahá’í Institute of Higher Education and raids on Bahá’í homes |
| 1 October 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying details on Bahá’ís imprisoned and sentenced to death in Iran |
| 29 September 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of the sentencing of two Bahá’ís in Iran to death |
| 24 September 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding arrests, imprisonment, and confiscation of property of Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 27 August 1998 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice |
| 12 August 1998 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the standard of English translations of the Bahá’í Writings |
| 4 August 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the continued persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran |
| 22 July 1998 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying news of the execution of a Bahá’í in Iran |
| 2 July 1998 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the International Teaching Centre |
| 16 June 1998 | [To two individuals] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the age fifteen as the age of spiritual maturity |
| 10 June 1998 | The International Teaching Centre | Regarding the responsibilities of the International Teaching Centre |
| 1 June 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the deputization of institute teachers and coordinators |
| 21 May 1998 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the sentencing of two Bahá’ís in Iran to prison |
| 3 May 1998 | To the Conference of the Continental Counsellors | Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors |
| Riḍván 155 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1998 |
| 4 March 1998 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the review of materials associated with the Faith prior to publication |
| 17 February 1998 | [To a Local Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding questions raised about the recourse available to Bahá’ís when they feel the Local Spiritual Assembly has made an error |
| 6 January 1998 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, responding to concerns raised about the absence of a Guardian to succeed Shoghi Effendi |
| 6 January 1998 | To the friends gathered at the Latin American Youth Congress in Chile | Message to the Latin American Youth Congress in Chile |
| 18 August 1997 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of the martyrdom of two Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 11 August 1997 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the external affairs work of the Bahá’í International Community |
| 30 May 1997 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the formation of Regional Bahá’í Councils |
| Riḍván 154 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1997 |
| 30 March 1997 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies in Africa | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the prohibition of alcoholic beverages |
| 24 March 1997 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Côte d’Ivoire | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding music and dance at Bahá’í Centres |
| Bahá 154 B.E. | To the Lovers of the Most Great Beauty, beloved and faithful Friends | Regarding such themes as the greatness of this Day, service to the Cause, and the importance of educating children |
| 16 September 1996 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Austria | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the goals set out by the National Assembly of Austria for the Four Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 18 August 1996 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding electioneering in the context of reports from a Local Spiritual Assembly |
| 6 August 1996 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the financial requirements of training institutes |
| 1 July 1996 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í wills |
| 14 June 1996 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of the Universal House of Justice |
| 13 May 1996 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the disintegration of society and the development of a new order |
| 22 April 1996 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the question of teaching the Bahá’í Faith and the role of the institutions |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1996 |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Africa | Riḍván Message 1996—Africa |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka | Riḍván Message 1996—Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Australia, the Cook Islands, the Eastern Caroline Islands, the Fiji Islands, French Polynesia, the Hawaiian Islands, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Korea, the Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, New Caledonia and the Loyalty Islands, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and the Western Caroline Islands | Riḍván Message 1996—Australia and the Pacific Islands |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Europe | Riḍván Message 1996—Europe |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Latin America and the Caribbean | Riḍván Message 1996—Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in North America: Alaska, Canada, Greenland and the United States | Riḍván Message 1996—North America |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Cambodia, Hong Kong, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam | Riḍván Message 1996—Southeast Asia |
| Riḍván 153 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Western and Central Asia | Riḍván Message 1996—Western and Central Asia |
| 14 March 1996 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Bahá’í teachings on the pursuit of knowledge |
| 31 December 1995 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Conveying some of the themes from the Conference of the Continental Counsellors |
| 26 December 1995 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors outlining the general features of the Four Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 26 December 1995 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors |
| 19 May 1995 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding discussions on the internet about the Bahá’í Faith |
| 27 April 1995 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several issues relating to the development of the Bahá’í Administrative Order |
| Riḍván 152 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1995 |
| 15 December 1994 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the authorization of translations and a number of questions related to the authority of publications from the Research Department |
| 1 August 1994 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the question of how individuals can improve their understanding of the Bahá’í Teachings. |
| 25 July 1994 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the responsibilities of delegates to a National Convention |
| 19 May 1994 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Regarding the worsening conditions of society, and the relationships between and functioning of Bahá’í Administrative Institutions |
| 17 May 1994 | To the youth gathered at the five Regional Bahá’í Youth Conferences in Barcelona, Berlin, Bucharest, Saint Petersburg, and Wolverhampton | Regarding the achievements of and conditions facing Bahá’í Youth in Europe |
| Riḍván 151 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1994 |
| 11 March 1994 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a question about a reference to the Guardianship in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas |
| 4 January 1994 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the commencement of construction projects on Mount Carmel |
| 19 October 1993 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í scholarship and the importance of studying the Bahá’í Writings |
| 2 September 1993 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the relationship between Local and National Spiritual Assemblies and private initiatives |
| 4 July 1993 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the application of Bahá’í laws to Western believers |
| 1 July 1993 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding personal sacrifice in giving to the Bahá’í Fund |
| 30 June 1993 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the need for wisdom and courage in teaching the Cause |
| 24 June 1993 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Conveying some of the themes from consultations between the Universal House of Justice and the International Teaching Centre |
| Riḍván 150 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1993 |
| 5 March 1993 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the publication of an English translation of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas |
| 24 January 1993 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several themes related to nonviolence and the unity of the family |
| 26 November 1992 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the centennial of the Day of the Covenant |
| 23 November 1992 | To the followers of Bahá’u’lláh attending the second Bahá’í World Congress | Marking the occasion of the Second Bahá’í World Congress |
| 28 October 1992 | [To two individuals] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the responsibilities of youth |
| 15 October 1992 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the station of Bahá’u’lláh and the significance of His Revelation |
| 30 September 1992 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the confiscation of Bahá’í properties in Iran |
| 30 September 1992 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding goals for the Three Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 10 September 1992 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying details of two Bahá’í prisoners in Iran |
| 7 September 1992 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying initial information regarding two Bahá’í Prisoners in Iran |
| 3 September 1992 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding two Bahá’ís sentenced to death in Iran |
| 25 June 1992 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the murder of a Bahá’í in Iran |
| 24 June 1992 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the desecration of Bahá’í cemeteries |
| 7 June 1992 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the Centenary of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh |
| Riḍván 1992 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1992 |
| 8 April 1992 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying news of the execution of a Bahá’í in Tehran |
| 9 December 1991 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Australia | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of institutions in upholding of Bahá’í law |
| 26 November 1991 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World | Marking the Day of the Covenant |
| 18 November 1991 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in Every Land | Regarding the financial needs of the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 30 October 1991 | To Selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the process of prepublication review of Bahá’í manuscripts |
| 28 October 1991 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the need for prepublication review of Bahá’í manuscripts |
| 20 June 1991 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the commencement of Phase Two of the Mount Carmel Projects |
| 1 May 1991 | [To two individuals] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding such subjects as independent investigation of truth and the significance of recognizing Bahá’u’lláh as a Manifestation of God |
| Riḍván 1991 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1991 |
| 3 April 1991 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Holy Year 1992–1993 |
| 2 January 1991 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá'í elections and administration |
| 21 November 1990 | To the Friends gathered at the Moscow Conference | Message to the Moscow Conference |
| 24 May 1990 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the commencement of work on the extension of the terraces on Mount Carmel |
| Riḍván 1990 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1990 |
| 20 April 1990 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding deputization of pioneers in light of the conclusion of the Six Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 12 February 1990 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the establishment of the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace |
| 8 February 1990 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World | Regarding a special Two Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community for Eastern Europe and Asia |
| 23 January 1990 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the progress of the Mount Carmel Projects |
| 20 November 1989 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Guyana | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a National Spiritual Assembly’s relations with government |
| 9 November 1989 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Hawaiian Islands | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding declaration and membership in the Bahá’í community |
| 25 September 1989 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the function of review in the Bahá’í community |
| 28 August 1989 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding how National Assemblies can assist communities with their observance of the Nineteen Day Feast |
| 27 August 1989 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh | Regarding a number of issues related to the Nineteen Day Feast |
| 10 July 1989 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the importance of reading Revelation and the elimination of illiteracy |
| 22 June 1989 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding responsibilities of individual believers serving on Spiritual Assemblies |
| Riḍván 1989 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1989 |
| 29 December 1988 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh in the United States of America | Regarding the question of individual rights and freedoms |
| 13 December 1988 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the execution of two Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 30 September 1988 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, enclosing a compilation titled “A Chaste and Holy Life” |
| 25 July 1988 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding teaching and applying the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh within indigenous and native communities |
| 16 June 1988 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the first meeting of the newly appointed International Teaching Centre |
| 31 May 1988 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of New Zealand | Regarding a number of themes related to the confinement of membership of the Universal House of Justice to men |
| Riḍván 1988 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1988 |
| 4 February 1988 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Calling for special prayers for the Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 14 January 1988 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Mariana Islands | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the rights of indigenous peoples and political activities relating to their advancement |
| 14 December 1987 | To selected National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í relations with governments and non-involvement in politics |
| 22 October 1987 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying news of the arrest of six Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 31 August 1987 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the world | Regarding plans for development of buildings on the arc and terraces of the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 20 August 1987 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í involvement in fundraising activities |
| 15 July 1987 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the functioning of executive committees |
| 28 June 1987 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of New Zealand | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the question of administrative authority and membership of the Bahá’í community |
| 21 June 1987 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Finland | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the promotion of world peace and avoidance of partisan politics |
| 19 June 1987 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Germany | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding National Bahá’í Conventions |
| 15 June 1987 | [To two individuals] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Bahá’í approach to alleviating the problems afflicting human society and the plight of the indigenous and aboriginal peoples of the world |
| 30 April 1987 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the development of the properties of the Bahá’í World Centre |
| Riḍván 1987 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1987 |
| 25 March 1987 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the codification of the Law of Huqúqu’lláh |
| 10 March 1987 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the promotion of world peace and avoidance of partisan politics |
| 9 March 1987 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding individual interpretations of the Sacred Writings |
| 26 November 1986 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the infallibility of the Manifestations of God |
| 6 November 1986 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the celebration of Christmas |
| 29 October 1986 | To the meeting of the Senior Officers of the United Nations Office and the Office of Public Information | Marking a new stage in the development of the external affairs of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 27 October 1986 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the places where the Manifestations of God have appeared and the equality of men and women |
| 12 October 1986 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, enclosing a statement on apartheid |
| 25 May 1986 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding expansion of the institution of the Auxiliary Board |
| 12 May 1986 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the martyrdom of three Bahá’ís in Iran |
| Riḍván 1986 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1986 |
| 17 March 1986 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding exemptions from acts of worship |
| 25 February 1986 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding major objectives and national goals of the Six Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 5 February 1986 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, enclosing a document regarding epochs of the Formative Age |
| 5 January 1986 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the role of women in society and the establishment of peace |
| 2 January 1986 | The Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the inception of the Fourth Epoch of the Formative Age |
| 27 December 1985 | To the Conference of the Continental Boards of Counsellors | Message to the Conference of the Continental Counsellors |
| 17 December 1985 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the adoption of a resolution in support of Iranian Bahá’ís by the United Nations General Assembly |
| 24 October 1985 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the appointment of Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| October 1985 | To the Peoples of the World | The Promise of World Peace |
| 19 September 1985 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the execution of two Bahá’ís in Iran and pressure facing Bahá’í students in that country |
| 7 August 1985 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the development of local and national Bahá’í funds |
| 5 August 1985 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day |
| 21 July 1985 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the election of delegates to National Bahá’í Conventions |
| 8 May 1985 | To the Bahá’í Youth of the World | Regarding the duty of youth to strive for excellence |
| Riḍván 1985 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1985 |
| 11 April 1985 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the attainment of the age of spiritual maturity at the age of fifteen |
| 14 March 1985 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding human suffering, the reconstruction of society, and the places the Manifestations of God have appeared |
| 31 January 1985 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the Lesser Peace and the Supreme Tribunal mentioned in the Bahá’í Writings |
| 23 January 1985 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the International Year of Peace |
| 3 January 1985 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the adoption of an oppressive measure by the Iranian Government |
| 25 October 1984 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding its power of elucidation |
| 23 August 1984 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the roles of parents within the Bahá’í family |
| 12 August 1984 | [To an individual] | Regarding the roles of the individual and the institutions in upholding the laws and standards of the Faith |
| 6 August 1984 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Regarding the application of the law of Huqúqu’lláh to Bahá’ís of the West |
| 25 July 1984 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the subject of marriage and the relationship between husband and wife |
| 12 June 1984 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the purpose of religion and the some distinguishing features of the current Dispensation |
| 21 May 1984 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the situation of the Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 13 May 1984 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the use of torture to extract false confessions from Iranian Bahá’ís |
| Riḍván 1984 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1984 |
| 3 January 1984 | To the Bahá’í Youth of the World | Marking International Youth Year |
| 13 December 1983 | To the National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’ís of Alaska, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Hawaiian Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the service of Bahá’í youth in voluntary nonsectarian organizations |
| 7 December 1983 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the response of individuals in the United States to the persecution of Iranian Bahá’ís |
| 7 November 1983 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding continued persecution of the Bahá’ís of Iran |
| 20 October 1983 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the participation of Bahá’ís in social and economic development efforts and the establishment of the Office of Social and Economic Development at the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 19 October 1983 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the open letter submitted to Iranian Authorities from the National Spiritual Assembly of Iran |
| 13 September 1983 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the banning of the Bahá’í administration in Iran |
| 1 September 1983 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Norway | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding subjects such as the spiritual climate of Europe and requisites for spiritual growth |
| 4 July 1983 | To the European Youth Conference in Innsbruck | Message to the European Youth Conference in Innsbruck |
| 23 June 1983 | To Bahá’í Youth Throughout the World | Summons to vindicate youth martyred in Iran |
| 19 June 1983 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the execution of ten Bahá’í women in Shiraz |
| 19 May 1983 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World | Regarding the evolution of the International Teaching Centre and its responsibilities |
| Riḍván 1983 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1983 |
| 2 February 1983 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the occupation of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice |
| 2 September 1982 | To the Friends gathered in the Asian-Australasian Bahá’í Conference in Canberra | Message to the International Conference in Canberra, Australia |
| 2 September 1982 | To the Friends gathered at the Bahá’í International Conference in Montreal | Message to the International Conference in Montreal, Canada |
| 19 August 1982 | To the Friends gathered at the Bahá’í International Conference at Lagos | Message to the International Conference in Lagos, Nigeria |
| 6 August 1982 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Conference in Quito, Ecuador | Message to the International Conference in Quito, Ecuador |
| 2 August 1982 | [To a National Spiritual Assembly] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding several issues related to confidentiality |
| 3 June 1982 | [To individuals] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the station of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá and language used by the Central Figures |
| 2 June 1982 | To the Friends gathered at the International Conference in Dublin | Message to the International Conference in Dublin, Ireland |
| Riḍván 1982 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1982 |
| 9 March 1982 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the mounting cruelties facing the Iranian Bahá’ís and the steadfastness of their response |
| 26 January 1982 | The Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the ongoing persecution of the Iranian Bahá’í community and the nature of sacrifice, conveying the actions taken in defense of this community |
| 3 January 1982 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding questions raised about sharing Bahá’í beliefs, participation in social and economic development activities, and the significance of the Covenant |
| 28 December 1981 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the execution of eight members of the Iranian National Spiritual Assembly |
| 22 October 1981 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a report on the campaign of arrests of members of the Iranian Bahá’í community |
| 17 October 1981 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying news of the deteriorating situation of the Bahá’ís in Iran |
| 22 July 1981 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding certain tests and difficulties within the Bahá’í community |
| 27 May 1981 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying news of the imminent obliteration of the site of the House of the Báb |
| 17 April 1981 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a number of issues related to the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 16 April 1981 | To all Continental Pioneer Committees | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a number of issues related to the deployment of pioneers, traveling teachers, and upcoming international conferences |
| March 1981 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the second phase of the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 28 December 1980 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of New Zealand | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a number of themes related to family life |
| 22 December 1980 | To gatherings of Counsellors in all countries | Message to Counsellors’ Convocations on the five continents |
| 3 November 1980 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the development of the institution of the Continental Board of the Counsellors and its geographical distribution |
| 24 September 1980 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding a number of developments related to Bahá’í Properties in the Holy Land |
| 23 September 1980 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the worldwide response to the persecution of the Bahá’í community in Iran |
| 11 September 1980 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the execution of seven Bahá’ís in Iran and an article published in defense of that community |
| 7 May 1980 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Germany | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding a publication attacking the Faith |
| Naw-Rúz 1980 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Naw-Rúz Message 1980 |
| 10 February 1980 | To the dear Iranian believers resident in other countries throughout the world | Regarding the responsibilities of the Iranian believers |
| 17 October 1979 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding common accusations against the Iranian Bahá’í community |
| 9 September 1979 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the demolition of the House of the Báb |
| 29 June 1979 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying the decision regarding Counsellors’ terms of service |
| 15 June 1979 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the increasing dangers facing Iranian Bahá’í community |
| 23 May 1979 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Calling for prayers on behalf of the Bahá’ís of Iran |
| Naw-Rúz 1979 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the goals of the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| Naw-Rúz 1979 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the launch of the Seven Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 10 May 1979 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the seizure of the House of the Báb |
| 8 May 1979 | To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Regarding a number of meetings with Bahá’ís in North America and Europe |
| 26 February 1979 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding false accusations against Iranian Bahá’í community |
| 12 January 1979 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Reporting incidences of persecution against the Iranian Bahá’í community |
| 3 January 1979 | To the Participants in the Bahá’í Studies Seminar held in Cambridge on 30 September and 1 October 1978 | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding Bahá’í scholarship, the need for pre-publication review of doctoral theses, enclosing comments from the Research department at the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 15 December 1978 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the peril facing the Bahá’í community and Holy Places in Iran |
| 11 October 1978 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, responding to a request for guidance about how to direct the course of one’s life |
| Riḍván 1978 | To the International Bahá’í Convention | Riḍván Message 1978 |
| 27 March 1978 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the relationships between administrative institutions |
| 21 August 1977 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the response of humanity to the summons of Bahá’u’lláh and the reconstruction of society |
| 24 March 1977 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Riḍván Message 1977 |
| 6 March 1977 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the consolidation of Local Spiritual Assemblies |
| February 1977 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Teaching Conference in Mérida, Mexico | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Mérida, Mexico |
| January 1977 | To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Auckland | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Auckland, New Zealand |
| January 1977 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Teaching Conference in Bahia, Brazil | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Bahia, Brazil |
| 2 December 1976 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Regarding a proposal for an international educational institution and the necessity of consolidation of local communities and Assemblies |
| November 1976 | To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Hong Kong | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Hong Kong |
| 26 September 1976 | To the Friends gathered at the International Conference in Nairobi | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Nairobi, Kenya |
| August 1976 | To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Paris | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Paris, France |
| 7 July 1976 | [To an individual] | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding involvement in politics and the eradication of injustice |
| July 1976 | To the Friends assembled at the International Teaching Conference in Anchorage | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Anchorage, Alaska |
| July 1976 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh gathered at the International Teaching Conference in Helsinki | Message to the International Teaching Conference, Helsinki, Finland |
| 24 March 1976 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, conveying news of appointments to Continental Boards of Counsellors and Auxiliary Boards |
| 18 March 1976 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Naw-Rúz Message 1976 |
| 24 July 1975 | [To an individual] | Regarding a number of laws in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas and the confinement of the membership of the Universal House of Justice to men |
| 5 June 1975 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World | Regarding the construction of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice |
| 25 May 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a number of subjects related to the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 14 May 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the submission of physical letters of Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá’í World Centre |
| 4 April 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Riḍván Message 1975 |
| 25 March 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a plan for international collaboration in the field of traveling teaching |
| 4 March 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice, regarding the significance of the House of ‘Abdu’lláh Páshá |
| 14 January 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the acquisition of the House of ‘Abdu’lláh Páshá |
| 6 January 1975 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the development of Bahá’í administrative institutions in Africa |
| 19 November 1974 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Italy | Regarding the alleviation of material suffering and the construction of a New World Order |
| 29 July 1974 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States | Regarding the Lesser Peace and concern about an approaching global calamity |
| 22 July 1974 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a revision of the functions of Continental Pioneer Committees |
| 9 June 1974 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Iceland | Regarding the laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas not binding in the West |
| 28 April 1974 | [To an individual] | Regarding laws of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas concerning men and women |
| Naw-Rúz 1974 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a number of issues related to the goals of the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| Naw-Rúz 1974 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the launch of the Five Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 7 February 1974 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying news of the acceptance of the design for the Seat of the Universal House of Justice |
| 4 December 1973 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying the decision regarding the extension of the Gardens at Bahjí |
| 7 October 1973 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the development of the institution of the Auxiliary Boards |
| 8 June 1973 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the duties of the International Teaching Centre and the expansion of the Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| 5 June 1973 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the establishment of the International Teaching Centre |
| 7 May 1973 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the acceptance of the Faith by His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II of Western Samoa |
| Riḍván 1973 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1973 |
| 15 March 1973 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the purchase of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih |
| 26 November 1972 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the adoption of the Constitution of the Universal House of Justice |
| 30 July 1972 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Bolivia | Regarding the embryonic nature of Local Spiritual Assemblies |
| 13 July 1972 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding prejudice and the need for Bahá’ís to interact in a spirit of unity and fellowship |
| 7 June 1972 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the decision to build the Seat of the Universal House of Justice |
| 24 April 1972 | To the Continental Boards of Counsellors and National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the nature and functioning of the Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| Riḍván 1972 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1972 |
| September 1971 | To the Friends assembled in the North Atlantic Conference in Reykjavik | Message to the North Atlantic Conference |
| September 1971 | To the Friends of God assembled in the Conference of the North Pacific Ocean | Message to the North Pacific Oceanic Conference |
| 12 July 1971 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá |
| May 1971 | To the Friends of God gathered in the Caribbean Conference | Message to the Caribbean Conference |
| May 1971 | To the Friends of God assembled in the Conference of the South Pacific Ocean | Message to the South Pacific Oceanic Conference |
| Riḍván 1971 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1971 |
| January 1971 | To the Friends of God assembled in the Conference in Monrovia, Liberia | Message to the Monrovia Conference |
| January 1971 | To the Friends of God assembled in the Oceanic Conference in Singapore, Malaysia | Message to the Oceanic Conference of the South China Seas, Singapore |
| August 1970 | To the Continental Conference in La Paz, Bolivia, and the Oceanic Conference in Rose-Hill, Mauritius | Message to Bolivia and Mauritius Conferences |
| Riḍván 1970 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Riḍván Message 1970 |
| 6 March 1970 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada | Regarding a number of themes related to Bahá’í consultation |
| 8 February 1970 | To National Spiritual Assemblies in Africa | Regarding a number of themes related Bahá’í involvement in politics |
| 7 December 1969 | [To an individual] | Regarding the relationship between the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice |
| 16 November 1969 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the worsening condition of society and the need to spread the Bahá’í teachings |
| 1 October 1969 | To the Continental Boards of Counsellors and National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the work of Continental Boards of Counsellors and the Auxiliary Board |
| 26 May 1969 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada | Regarding self-defense and individual conduct in the face of civil disorder |
| Riḍván 1969 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1969 |
| 9 October 1968 | To the Bahá’í Youth in Every Land | Regarding a number of factors related to service and study |
| August 1968 | To the Hands of the Cause of God and the Bahá’í Friends assembled in Palermo, Sicily, at the First Bahá’í Oceanic Conference | Message to the First Oceanic Conference, Palermo, Sicily |
| 24 June 1968 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the establishment of the Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| 21 June 1968 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying the decision to establish the Continental Boards of Counsellors |
| 9 May 1968 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Conveying some of the themes from the second International Bahá’í Convention |
| 8 December 1967 | [To an individual] | Regarding a number of questions related to politics |
| 15 October 1967 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Marking the Third Phase of the Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 2 July 1967 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding a number of themes related to proclamation of the Bahá’í Faith |
| Riḍván 1967 | The Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1967 |
| 10 June 1966 | To the Bahá’í Youth in every Land | Regarding the importance of studying the Sacred Writings, teaching the Faith, and preparing for one’s later years |
| 27 May 1966 | [To an individual] | Regarding a number of themes related to the Guardianship and the Universal House of Justice |
| Riḍván 1966 | The Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1966 |
| 2 February 1966 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies Engaged in Mass Teaching Work | Regarding the acceleration of the process of mass teaching |
| 28 January 1966 | To National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the observance of Bahá’í Holy Days |
| Riḍván 1965 | The Bahá’ís of the World | Riḍván Message 1965 |
| 9 March 1965 | The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the Netherlands | Regarding the election and infallibility of the Universal House of Justice |
| November 1964 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the development of the institution of the Hands of the Cause of God |
| November 1964 | To National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’í World | Regarding the relationship between the Hands of the Cause of God and National Spiritual Assemblies |
| September 1964 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Regarding the subject of universal participation |
| 13 July 1964 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the subject of mass teaching |
| July 1964 | To the beloved of God gathered in the European Teaching Conference called on the occasion of the dedication of the Mother Temple of Europe | Marking the dedication of the Mother Temple of Europe in Langenhain, Germany |
| April 1964 | To the Bahá’ís of the World | Marking the launch of the Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 18 December 1963 | To the Bahá’ís of East and West | Regarding the Bahá’í Funds |
| 25 November 1963 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding Auxiliary Board Members serving on National Spiritual Assemblies |
| 19 November 1963 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the relationship between the Hands of the Cause of God and National Spiritual Assemblies |
| 6 October 1963 | To all National Spiritual Assemblies | Regarding the continuation of the Guardianship |
| October 1963 | To the Followers of Bahá’u’lláh throughout the World | Conveying news of the Nine Year Plan of the worldwide Bahá’í community |
| 25 August 1963 | To the National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’í World | Regarding the destruction of the ‘Ishqábád Temple |
| 7 May 1963 | To the annual National Conventions of the Bahá’í World | Message to all National Conventions |
| 30 April 1963 | [To the First Bahá’í World Congress] | Statement to the first Bahá’í World Congress |
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