- Account of the Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, An, by Shoghi Effendi, Lady Sarah Louisa Blomfield. (1973-04-21) On the last days of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, his funeral, and tributes on his behalf.
- Achievements and Victories of the Guardianship: Statistics, chronology, and bibliography, Owen Battrick, comp. (1982) List of books written, assemblies founded, Hands of the Cause appointed, and Plans for Expansion conceived.
- Address at Queen's Birthday Weekend Conference, Auckland, by Peter J. Khan. (2000-06) Addresses a variety of issues facing the Bahá'í community, especially as pertains to New Zealand Bahá'ís.
- Advent of Divine Justice, by Shoghi Effendi. (1971) A letter from Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá’ís of North America, dated 25 December 1938; the Bahá'ís' achievements and responsibilities; the crises affecting the world; the destiny of America.
- Afire with the Vision: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to Latin America, by Shoghi Effendi. (2018) Last of the continental collections from Shoghi Effendi's ministry (1921–1957).
- Archives, Bahá'í: Preserving and Safeguarding the Sacred Texts, by Universal House of Justice. (1993 Fall) Includes estimated numbers of Tablets revealed, and numbers of Tablets archived at the Bahá'í World Center; prepared by the Archives Office on behalf of the House.
- Arohanui: Letters to New Zealand, by Shoghi Effendi. (1982)
- Art of Rhetoric in the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, The, by Jack McLean. (2007) Outline and illustration of six defining elements of Shoghi Effendi's rhetorical art, which show both classical and particular or atypical uses.
- Bahá'í Revelation, The, Universal House of Justice, comp. (1986) Passages from Fire and Light and Selections from the Writings of the Bab published in Bahá'í World as a section titled "Part One: The Bahá'í Revelation."
- Bahá'í Revelation, The: including Selections from the Bahá'í Holy Writings and Talks by 'Abdu'l-Bahá, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. (1970) An excerpt from the book, consisting just of those items which are not already online in other books.
- Bahai Movement, The: A paper read by Shoghi Effendi at Oxford, by Shoghi Effendi. (1923-1924) Text of an address given to the Oxford University Asiatic Society, February 1921, before the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and before Shoghi Effendi was appointed the "Guardian."
- Bahiyyih Khanum: Eulogy for the Greatest Holy Leaf, in the Guardian's handwriting, by Shoghi Effendi. (1932) A hand-written tribute to Bahiyyih Khanum, a daughter of Bahá'u'lláh.
- Barstow Collection: Contents, Index, and Compiler's Notes, by Thellie Lovejoy. (2000) Introduction to and contents list of the 478 translated tablets and other English documents from the library of American collector Dwight Barstow.
- Celestial Burning, A: A Selective Study of the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Jack McLean. (2012) Style, content, and context of the major writings of the Guardian; providential history; critique of Hegel; the military metaphor; the language of interpretation; history of the apostolic age.
- Characterization in the Writings of Shoghi Effendi: With Special Attention to Yahya, by Jack McLean. (2000) The Guardian employed a creative literary device of adding moralistic comment about historical figures, such as kings and clerics, casting them as "heroes" or "villains." Mirza Yahya is depicted with aspects of the demonic.
- Comments on Power and Authority, Historical Consciousness, and Modes of Communication: Foreword to the 2nd Edition of Planning Progress, by Todd Smith. (2024-12) Reflections on what Bahá'ís have achieved in the decades since this book was published, particularly in the way they seek to transform the material and spiritual dimensions of life at individual and social levels; the degraded state of today's leadership.
- Dear Co-worker: Messages from Shoghi Effendi to the Benelux countries, by Shoghi Effendi. (2009) Messages from Shoghi Effendi to the Benelux countries (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg).
- Dictionary Used by the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice. (1997-12-08) Clarification/confirmation that the English dictionary used by Shoghi Effendi was Webster's (1934).
- Dutch Library Holdings, Sen McGlinn, comp. (2000) Complete list of items relating to Bábí or Bahá'í studies in multiple languages, housed in the three principal and other libraries across the Netherlands.
- Dwight Barstow Collection, Thellie Lovejoy, comp. (2000) Partial scans of the 478 translated tablets and other English documents from the archive of American collector Dwight Barstow.
- Empowering Words, by Joanna M. Tahzib-Thomas. (2012) Extracts from the letters and messages of Shoghi Effendi for inspiration, guidance, and vision. Includes bio of the Guardian and study guide to the texts.
- Episodes in the History of the Covenant (Waqáy-i-Tárikhiyyih dar 'Ahd wa Mitháq-i-Iláhi), by Shoghi Effendi. Khazeh Fananapazir, trans, Mehdi Wolf, ed. (1997-12) Message revealed by the Guardian to the Bahá'ís of ‘Irán concerning the incorruptibility of the Covenant.
- Epistolary Style of Shoghi Effendi, The, by Ann Boyles. (2022-09) The purposes of this paper are to investigate the new style of the epistle and the roots of its development, and demonstrate that elements of the form have been modified to accommodate the vision of Shoghi Effendi, architect of Bahá'u'lláh's World Order.
- Extracts from the Guardian's Letter of December 19 1923 Addressed to the Baha'is of the East, by Shoghi Effendi. (1923-12-19) Words of consolation and uplift to the Bahá'í community two years after the passing of Abdu'l-Bahá, on being not disturbed by the authorities of earthly affairs. Various English translations from a letter originally in Persian.
- Faith of Bahá'u'lláh, The: A World Religion, by Shoghi Effendi. (1947-07) A summary of the origin, teachings and institutions of the Bahá'í Faith, prepared in 1947 for the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine by Shoghi Effendi in his capacity as Head of the Bahá'í Faith.
- Foreword: Studying the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Peter J. Khan. Morten Bergsmo, ed. (1991)
- Function of Sports in Life, The, by Shoghi Effendi. (1914-15) Published under the name "Shawki Rabbani," for his school journal, when he was 17 or 18 years old.
- Fundamental Verities, by Universal House of Justice. (1996-11-12) Meaning of the phrase "fundamental verities of the Faith" in the writings of Shoghi Effendi.
- God Passes By, by Shoghi Effendi. (1971 [1944]) The classic — and canonical — historical summary and interpretation of the significance of the development of the Bábí and Baháʼí religions from 1844 to 1944.
- Guidance for Today and Tomorrow: Excerpts, by Shoghi Effendi. (1953) A compilation of letters from Shoghi Effendi, all but one published in other volumes. This version of the book contains only the one letter not online elsewhere.
- High Endeavors: Letters to Alaska, by Shoghi Effendi. (1976)
- How to Study Shoghi Effendi's Writings: Some Notes on Study Skills and Study Guides, by Seena Fazel. (1993)
- Inseparability and Complementarity of the Book and the Universal House of Justice, The, by Sana Rezai. (2018-11) Direct references the House of Justice makes to the words of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi, as illustrated through the 26 November 2018 message.
- Japan Will Turn Ablaze!, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi, Universal House of Justice. Barbara R. Sims, comp. (1992) Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá, letters of Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, and historical notes about Japan.
- La función de los deportes en la vida, by Shoghi Effendi. Hasan Elías, trans. (1915) Publicado con el nombre de "Shawki Rabbani" por la gaceta de su universidad. Shoghi Effendi tendría 17 ó 18 años en ese momento.
- Language of Revelation and Status of Guardian's Translations, by Universal House of Justice. (1992-09-16) English translations as a "basis" for translations into other European languages;. Though Shoghi Effendi's writings are "authoritative," they do not make English a language of revelation.
- Letter to Jináb-i-Áqá Mírzá Bádí'u'lláh Khán of Abadih, by Shoghi Effendi. Juan Cole, trans. (1997-05) Answers four questions: (1) re "Crimson Scroll"; (2) re the "Sacred Night"; (3) re the "Tablet of the Bell"; and (4) using the Kitab-i-Aqdas for bibliomancy.
- Letter to the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine, by Shoghi Effendi, Horace Holley. (1947/1948) Shoghi Effendi's summary of the relationship of the Bahá'í Faith to Palestine, written as an introduction to the pamphlet "The Faith of Bahá'u'lláh: A World Religion." Includes Holley's letter to the UN the next year on Bahá'í shrines in Palestine.
- Letters and Extracts of Writings from the Guardian Published in the US Bahá'í News 1924 - 1934, by Shoghi Effendi. (1924-1934)
- Letters to Alain Locke, by Shoghi Effendi, Ruhi Afnan, Alain Locke, et al.. Christopher Buck, comp. (2010) Collection of letters between Shoghi Effendi, his secretary, and Alain Locke, and related historical material on Locke.
- Letters to Australia and New Zealand, by Shoghi Effendi. (1971)
- Letters Written on Behalf of the Guardian, by Universal House of Justice. (2007) Three questions: Letters Written on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi; Status of Research Department Memoranda; Bahá'í Writings Based in Fact? Includes clarification on the authenticity of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's published talks.
- Life of Shoghi Effendi, The, by Helen Danesh, John Danesh, Amelia Danesh. (1991) Chapter length biography, and overview of the Guardian's life's work.
- Light of Divine Guidance: Volume 2, by Shoghi Effendi. (1985)
- Light of Divine Guidance: Volume 1, by Shoghi Effendi. (1982)
- Literature of Interpretation, The: Notes on the English Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Glenford Mitchell. (1972-73 Winter) The influence of the writings of Shoghi Effendi on the Bahá'í Faith is analogous to that of St. Augustine on Christianity, but infinitely more so. Includes discussion of the nature of exegesis, the Guardianship, and the scope of history.
- Messages from the Universal House of Justice 1963-1986: Third Epoch of the Formative Age, by Universal House of Justice. Geoffrey W. Marks, comp. (1996)
- Messages to America, by Shoghi Effendi. (1947) Selected messages to the American Bahá'ís from Shoghi Effendi from 1932 to 1946.
- Messages to Canada, by Shoghi Effendi. (1965)
- Messages to Canada: 1999 edition, by Shoghi Effendi. (1999) Updated and expanded version of the 1965 book.
- Messages to the Antipodes (Australasia), by Shoghi Effendi. (1997)
- Notes on Letter from Shoghi Effendi re Parental Consent for Marriage, by Universal House of Justice. (2021-03-14) Answers re a letter from the Guardian from 1929 on: the correct order of two excerpts from this letter; confirmation that he read and approved all letters written by his secretaries; this is one of few letters where a secretary offered a personal opinion.
- Organic Order, An: An Approach to the Philosophy of Baha'u'llah through the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Roger Coe. (1993) The structure of the Administrative Order as outlined by the writings of the Guardian, and the principles of the Anisa model of education. Available also as an audiobook.
- Our Beloved Guardian: An Introduction to the Life and Work of Shoghi Effendi, by Lowell Johnson. (1993) A comprehensive summary biography of Shoghi Effendi. Includes glossary of some antiquated English words and their contemporary or simplified English equivalents. Introduction by Marguerite Sears.
- Personal Page: Ehsan Bayat, by Ehsan Bayat. (2001) Ehsan Bayat's personal compilations.
- Prayers of Shoghi Effendi, by Shoghi Effendi. (1994-12-11) Why the Guardian's prayers are not translated into English.
- Principles of Bahá'í Administration, by Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United Kingdom, comp. (1950/1973) A guide to procedure in the life and organic activity of the Bahá'í community, prepared from three main sources from the US National Spiritual Assembly: Bahá'í Administration, Bahá'í Procedure, and Bahá'í Community.
- Promised Day is Come, The, by Shoghi Effendi. (1980) A book-length letter written by Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá’ís of the West, dated 28 March 1941, about Bahá'u'lláh's letters to the kings and rulers, and their relation to historical events.
- Shoghi Effendi, by Moojan Momen. (2011) Brief excerpt, with link to article offsite.
- Shoghi Effendi: The Range and Power of His Pen, by `Alí Nakhjavání. (2006) The evolving style of the Guardian's writings; comparison of different periods of his writing; his translations; his writings in Persian and Arabic.
- Shoghi Effendi: An approach to his artistic contribution to style in English literature and to standards in translation, by Nobel Augusto Perdu Honeyman (published as Nobel Perdu), Ismael Velasco. (2004) On the technical and literary features of Shoghi Effendi's translations of Bahá'í scriptures: translation vocabulary; interpretation; features of his 'neo-classical' English used to elevate the text.
- Shoghi Effendi: Recollections, by Ugo Giachery. (1973) Biography of Shoghi Effendi from the close standpoint of the author's personal experiences.
- Shoghi Effendi's Plans for Progress Practical Lessons, by June Manning Thomas. (1997) The nature of "planning" and the role plans play in the Bahá'í concept of governance and human progress; four broad categories of guidance that Shoghi Effendi used when overseeing global plans; 'functional components' of his planning efforts.
- Shoghi Effendi's View of Providential History in Light of the Judaeo-Christian Tradition, by Jack McLean. (2005) The Guardian's letters reveal six features of his historicity: palingenesis and transitional history; providential synchronization; teleological history; organically whole history; periodisation of ages and epochs; history as community identity-creation.
- Shoghi Effendi's Works, by Ugo Giachery. (n.d.)
- Shoghi Effendi, Studying the Writings of, by Universal House of Justice. Universal House of Justice, Research Department, comp. (1991)
- Studying the Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Morten Bergsmo: Review, by Melanie Smith. (1992)
- Tablet of the Centennial, by Shoghi Effendi. Khazeh Fananapazir, trans. (1998) Partial translation of an epistle to the Persian-speaking Bahá'ís, written shortly after "God Passes By" in 1944. Includes English translation of Muhammad Varqa's "Le Style persan du Gardien."
- Texts, Sacred, Numbers and Classifications of, by Universal House of Justice. (2002/2010/2013) Three letters, from 2002, 2010, and 2013, about numbers of Sacred Texts catalogued by the Bahá'í World Center and their classification into "authenticated," "revised," and "transcribed."
- Textual Context and Literary Criticism: A Case Study based on a Letter from Shoghi Effendi, by Gerald C. Keil. (2010) The importance of systematic analysis of the written word prior to the process of exegesis to achieve clarity from the very start; textual questions; a specific example.
- That Promising Continent: Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, the Writings and Letters of Shoghi Effendi and the Letters Written on his Behalf on Africa, by Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghi Effendi. National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of South Africa Johannesburg, comp. (1998) Updated version of "That Vast but Promising Continent," a compilation originally prepared by the UHJ and International Teaching Centre to stimulate among Bahá'ís in Africa a greater awareness of their high spiritual destiny, strengths, and opportunities.
- Timeline of major letters of the Guardian, Author unknown, comp. (n.d.) Date, location published, summary, and memorable quotations of some significant letters of Shoghi Effendi.
- Translation List: Provisional Translations of Baháʼí Literature, Adib Masumian, trans. (2009-2023) Index to talks, letters, and other items translated from Persian and Arabic to English by Adib Masumian; listed here for the sake of search engines and tagging.
- Usage of the Word "Negro" in Writings of Shoghi Effendi, by Universal House of Justice. (2021-01-21) Brief letter about the historically evolving use of racial terminology, and avoiding offense.
- What is Bahá'í Orientalism?, by Geoffrey Nash. (2021) Postcolonial theory can help analyze religious writing; Edward Said and the concept of mutual othering; power and knowledge are linked in the production of Orientalist discourse. Link to article (offsite).
- World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, by Shoghi Effendi. (1991) Letters written by the Guardian, 1929-1936.
- Your True Brother: Messages to Junior Youth Written by or on Behalf of Shoghi Effendi, by Shoghi Effendi. Robert Weinberg, comp. (1991)
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