Covering the critical years between Shoghi Effendi’s passing in 1957 and the election of the Universal House of Justice in 1963, this volume compiles the messages and actions of the Hands of the Cause as they assumed stewardship of the Bahá’í Faith. Drawn from official files in the Holy Land and the author’s firsthand experience as a Custodian, it chronicles their unexpected rise to leadership under dire circumstances.

Rather than a conventional history, the book presents a living record of how this devoted body—without precedent or preparation—safeguarded unity, thwarted potential schism and propelled a halfway-completed global teaching plan to its triumphant conclusion. Their collective effort exemplifies strategic coordination, spiritual resilience and unwavering dedication, illustrating how principled action can guide an emerging world religion through its most tumultuous transition.

Through these narratives, one gains insight into exemplary crisis leadership grounded in faith, cooperation and vision. The account serves as both an inspiring testament to the Hands’ service and a practical model for steering communities toward cohesive progress and institutional maturity.