Swiss Alps

Switzerland

1 story took place here — most often featuring Shoghi Effendi, Bahíyyih Khánum and Rúḥíyyih Khánum.

Swiss Alps (today: Switzerland)

Stories at this place

Formative Age / Shoghi Effendi (1921–1957) · 1 story

The Mountains of Switzerland: A Young Guardian Withdraws to Pray

In *The Priceless Pearl* Rúḥíyyih Khánum describes the months in 1922 and after when the young Shoghi Effendi, crushed by the weight of his appointment, withdrew to the Alps — walking long mountain paths, praying, gathering the strength he would need to take up the task the Master's Will had laid on him.

Secondary Retelling 2 min

Figures associated with this place

Shoghi Effendi1 Bahíyyih Khánum1 Rúḥíyyih Khánum1