the guardian
5 stories on this theme.
Like a Drop Beside the Ocean
Leroy Ioas recalls the Guardian's humility: Shoghi Effendi never spoke of "the days of the Guardian", and he stopped Ioas from ever mentioning his name in the same breath as the Master's.
A Feeling in the Guardian's Heart
Troubled by cables from America, Shoghi Effendi asked Leroy Ioas about a National Assembly meeting, then described the meeting and the spirit behind it himself, explaining that God gave him a feeling in his heart.
Only God Can Give Me Relief
Walking home with Shoghi Effendi in Haifa, Leroy Ioas heard the Guardian describe the burdens weighing on him and offered to take on his papers. With tears in his eyes, the Guardian answered that only God could give him relief.
The Guardian's Newspaper Clippings
Rúhíyyih Khánum recalls how the Guardian, weighed down by burdens, tore from The Times only the articles he wanted, threw the rest away, and handed her long streamers of clippings to read.
The Guardian's Precision of Mind
Hand of the Cause Leroy Ioas recalls how Shoghi Effendi went straight to the heart of every question, grew weary of long, roundabout letters, and wanted every task to bring an immediate result.