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The Spiritual Meeting of
Consultation of New York must be in the utmost union and harmony with
the Spiritual Meeting of Consultation of Chicago, and that which they
deem advisable to publish, these two Meetings of Consultation must
unitedly approve of it and deem its publication advisable. Then the
Meeting of Consultation must send one copy thereof to 'Akká, in
order that it may be also approved of here and then returned, and that
then it may be printed and published.(Abdu'l-Baha, Baha'i World Faith, p. 413)
O thou who art steadfast in the Covenant, and staunch! The letter which thou didst write ... hath been shown to me, and the opinions expressed therein were most commendable. It is incumbent upon the Spiritual Consultative Assembly of New York to be in complete agreement with that of Chicago, and for these two assemblies of consultation jointly to approve whatever they consider suitable for publication and distribution. Following that, let them send one copy to 'Akká, so that it may also be approved from here, after which the material will be returned to be published and circulated.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, p. 83)
O thou real friend! Another letter [hath just been] received from thee. Its contents bear upon the cablegram which was sent to prevent publication. By thy dear life, thou wast not meant by it; for numerous publications were seen in newspapers and magazines which were not proper. The purpose of that cablegram is this: That each one of the beloved ones of God (believers in general who may wish to publish any writings or articles, etc.) should first send the same to the Holy Land, to be seen (or examined) and then printed. And this matter is general and this (message) was sent equally to America, Persia, India, and Turkestan. I have utmost love for thee and thy family for thou servest me -- how can I be offended at you? Be assured and happy. Convey my greetings to thy sons and also to the maid-servant of God, thy wife.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha v1, p. 118)
I have seen the letter which thou hast written to Mr. . . . . . . . . The opinion (expressed therein) was very agreeable. The spiritual Meeting of Consultation of New York must be in the utmost union and harmony with the Spiritual Meeting of Consultation of Chicago, and that which they deem advisable to publish, these two Meetings of Consultation must unitedly approve of it and deem its publication advisable. Then the Meeting of Consultation must send one copy thereof to Acca, in order that it may be also approved of here and then returned, and that then it may be printed and published.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha v1, p. 124)
O thou who art near to the Threshold of ABHA!
I have considered what thou hast written to Mirza . . . . . . . . . as well as the letter addressed to me. Thou hast written concerning the publication of some proofs and arguments along with the Hidden Words. Now, since they are published, circulate them among the people. I hope that it may produce beneficial results. Perchance some of the souls who are truth-seekers may get a little information about this Cause.
But afterward, if thou desirest to get the translation of a Tablet from the Blessed Writings, it must be translated by a committee of two Persian translators together with two competent English writers. The Persians should translate, and the writers mould the significance into profound, musical and perfect cast of style in English, and in such wise that the musical sweetness of the original Persian may not be lost. Then the material must be forwarded to me. I will consider the matter and give permission for its publication and circulation. Consequently, rejoice thou that thou hast already become specialized with this permission, that thou hast circulated publications.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha v1, p. 151)
As to the book that thou intendest to write: When thou hast written it (or if you write it), send it to the Holy Land (i. e., Acca) to be seen (or examined) so that thou mayest publish it afterward.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha v2, p. 359)
But, whatever writings and articles which the believers may write for the spread of the Cause of God, these they must necessarily send to the Holy Land, in order to be corrected and rectified (or approved of) and then to be returned to them and them published. Before their being corrected here and before securing permission from here, their publication is by no means allowable.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha v2, p. 464)
