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| A form of discussion between individuals and within groups. It is the method by which Bahá'ís make decisions within their administrative bodies. Bahá'ís are also encouraged to use consultation in making personal or family decisions. It is ‘a process for producing change in order to accomplish some definite purpose. This involves a sharing and interaction of thoughts and feelings in a spirit of love and harmony.'12 |
| Consultation is one of the ‘two luminaries' of the ‘heaven of divine wisdom', the ‘lamp of guidance'. Bahá'u'lláh enjoined, ‘Take ye counsel together in all matters, inasmuch as consultation is the lamp of guidance which leadeth the way, and is the bestower of understanding.'13 |
| Consultation requires the ‘subjugation of all egotism and unruly passions, the cultivation of frankness and freedom of thought as well as courtesy, openness of mind, and wholehearted acquiescence in a majority decision'.14 |
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