Numerology
From Lights of Guidance (uncategorized)[edit]
The teachings should not be confused with numerology[edit]
"...it is absolutely essential that the teachings should not be confused with the obscure ideas related to numerology and astrology and the like. Individuals interested in them are free to believe in and credit such ideas and to make any inferences and deductions they desire from them, but under no circumstances are they expected to identify them with the principles and teachings of the Cause. We must at this stage preserve the purity and sanctity of the Bahá'í teachings. I will pray that you may be guided in your efforts, and may succeed in safeguarding and promoting the interests of our beloved Faith."
- (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, December 26, 1928: Ibid., in Lights of Guidance, no. 1751)
Numerology not needed by the believers[edit]
"There is nothing in the teachings which leads us to believe numerology or astrology are needed by the believers to guide them in any way."
- (From a letter dated June 25, 1950 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer: Spiritualism, Psychic Phenomena and Related Subjects, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1752)
Numerology too much exaggerated by its advocates[edit]
"The Master has said that there is a certain amount of truth in numerology, physiognomy etc. but it is too much exaggerated by those who advocate them."
- (From a letter dated October 27, 1926 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer: Spiritualism, Psychic Phenomena and Related Subjects, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1757)
