Ridvan 2026

An exploration of key themes in the Ridvan 2026 message of the Universal House of Justice to the Baha'is of the World.  The song includes a number of lines directly quoting from the message.  The lyrics were composed by Dr. Duane Varan but the musical composition, instruments and vocals were AI-facilitated.The lyrics are as follows:[verse]We launch into the greater phase of the PlanWith confidence, conviction and clarityUndaunted by the world’s swelling turmoilHelping chart the course for a lost humanityAs community emerges - as a more conspicuous part of the PlanWith a culture of agency and support hand in handOur youth lead the charge – against a world of conflict and divideThey resist the impulse to condemn – [both] serving side by side[Chorus][choir]We need to be swift to act – and eager to learnWith new patterns of action – new patterns to discernIt’s time for a Profound insightful conversationA shaping of actions, interactions and aspirations[verse]Hope is a scarce and precious resourceBut we have conviction for humanityWe’re ever hopeful and firm in our hopeBecause through experience we see a higher realityOur Persian believers shelter the flame of hope [Ney accent]They’re ever patient, resilient and trueAs they serve their neighbors – and help them copeCommitted to principle – in all they do[Chorus][choir]We need to be swift to act – and eager to learnWith new patterns of action – new patterns to discernIt’s time for a Profound insightful conversationA shaping of actions, interactions and aspirationsIt’s time for a Profound insightful conversationA shaping of actions, interactions and aspirations[outro]