The World Center of the Faith located in Israel “… geographically, spiritually and administratively, constitutes the heart of the entire planet..”.
- Shoghi Effendi (In a letter dated 21 December 1939, published in 'Messages to America Selected Letters and Cablegrams Addressed to the Bahá'ís of North America 1932-1946'; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. 1 - Establishment of the Universal House of Justice)