Kitáb-i-Aqdas

Index

References to the Text of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas are by paragraph numbers; to the Questions and Answers by question number; and to the Notes by note number. Other references are to page numbers in the usual way. Thus:
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Abá Badi, Q104
Abasement, K138, K158, n57, n58, n171
'Abdu'l-`Azíz, Sultan, n120
`Abdu'l-Bahá 3, n184, 253

Appointment as successor to Bahá'u'lláh, 3, 14, K121, K174, 141, n1

Center of Covenant, n66, n125

He Whom God hath purposed, K121, n145

Interpreter of Word of God, K174, n130, n184

Most Mighty Branch, n145

appoints Shoghi Effendi as Guardian, 3, n66, n130

Divine Plan of, 4

Exemplar, 3

successors to, 3-4

Writings (Tablets) individual works

Memorials of the Faithful, n183
Some Answered Questions, n75, n86
Will and Testament of, 3-4, n49, n66, n125, n183
not accounted "verses of God," n165

Abhá. See Greatest Name
Abjad notation, n28, n50, n122, n172, 253
Ablutions, 145

before Obligatory Prayers, K18, 99, Q62, Q66, Q86, n34
before repetition of "Alláh-u-Abhá," K18, Q77, n33
before verse to be said by women in their courses, K13, n20
required even after bathing, Q18
verse to be said when no water available, K10, Q51, n16
verse to use when water harmful, Q51, n34

Abraham, n65
Abrogation of laws and practices, 5, 8-9, 158

See also Bayan, laws

Absolution of sins, K34, n58
Abuse forbidden

physical, K56, K148, n81
verbal, K19, 92, n37

Administrative Order, Bahá'í, 3-4, 14, n52, n82, n114, n189
Admonitions, 161-162
Adoration, Point of, K6, n7

See also Qiblih

Adrianople, K37, Q100, n33, n63, n190
Adult. See Maturity, age of
Adultery, n36

forbidden, K19, 157
punishment for, 15, K49, Q49, n77

fine levied for each offense, Q23

coming of. See Human Race
of maturity. See Maturity, age of
old. See Elderly
of retirement, n56

Aghsán, K42, K61, 161, n66, n67, n85

See also 'Abdu'l-Bahá; Shoghi Effendi

Ahmad-i-Ahsá'í, Shaykh, K157, n171, n172, n182
Ahmad-i-Kirmání, Mírzá, n177
Ahmad-i-Rúhí, Shaykh, n177
Aid. See Assistance
`Akká, K85, K132, K136, n8, n63, n116, n127, n192
`Alá, month of, Q71, n25, n26, n27

See also Fasting

Alchohol, K119, n144, n170

See also Intoxicants; Wine

Alif, Upright, K157, n172
Alláh-u-Abhá, See Greatest Name
Allegory, n2, n121, n127, n130
Allusion(s), 163-164
Alms tax, See Zakát
American republics, 16, K88
Amity, 16, K144
Angels, K53, K170, n128
Anger, K153, 160-161
Animals, K9, K123, n12

See also Hunting
cruelty to, prohibited, 15, K187

Anniversaries, Bahá'í, n139

See also Holy Days

Annulment of laws, See Abrogation of laws and practices; Prohibitions; Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
Antichrist, n192
Antiques, n166
Apostle of God. See Muhammad
Aqá Ján, n192
Aqsá Mosque, K85, n116
Ar-Rúm, n119

See also Constantinople

Arab(s), Q74, n192
Arabic, viii, n28, n172

Bahá'u'lláh's mastery of 10
Bayan, identified, 254
of Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 10, 11

See also Kitáb-i-Aqdas

translation of specific terms, n3, n32, n33, n36, n46, n48, n66, n74, n134, n181, n188

Arguments, See Contention; Disputation
Aries, sign of, Q35, n26
Ark. See Crimson Ark
Arms, carrying of, K159, 157, n173
Arson, 15, K62, 157, n86, n87
Art(s)

of reading and writing. See Reading; Writing, instruction in
study of such as benefit mankind, 159, n110

Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh. See Bahá'u'lláh
Asceticism, 15, K36, 156, n61
Ashkhabad ('Ishqábád), n124
Assemblies, Spiritual, Bahá'í

See also House(s) of Justice
membership, n50, n80
ordained, K30, n49
powers and duties of, n51, n100, n162

Assistance (Aid)

to Cause of God, K84, K159
divine, K53, K74, K157, 164
to king who will arise, K84
of laws, K4

Associations

with followers of all religions, K144, 159
between people of Bahá, n82, n95

Astronomy, n147
Attributes

See Bahá'u'lláh, Names of; Names and attributes of God and/or Bahá'u'lláh

Aunts, K23, n38

See also Inheritance

Austria, 16, K85, n116
Authority, 14-15

See also Infallibility
of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 3, 14, 14-15, K121, K174, n66, n130, n145

See also `Abdu'l-Bahá

of God, K93, K161, K162, K163, 95, 95-96, 99-100, 100-101, 101, Q83, Q100
of Holy Text, 4-6, 14, K53, K99, Q10
of House of Justice, 3, 5-6, 15, K42, 91-92, 95

See also House(s) of Justice

of interpretation, n130

See also Interpretation of Sacred Text

of Manifestation of God, 15, K7, K47, K53, K81, K82, K132, K143, K183, n75, n160
of Shoghi Effendi, 3-4, 15, n66, n130

See also Guardianship; Shoghi Effendi

those in, injunction not to contend with, K95, 160

Auxiliary Board, n183
Ayyám-i-Há. See Intercalary Days
Azalís, K164, n177, n190

B and E (the letters), K177, 96-97, n188
Bab, the

Bahá'u'lláh refers to, K135, K136, K140, K141, K142, K143
Birth of (one of Twin Birthdays), Q2, See also Holy Days
Declaration of, See Holy Days
Dispensation of, 8-9, n109, n172
followers of (Bábí's), K137, K140, K176, n178, n179, n185, n187
He Whom God will make manifest, references to 163, n189

commands to offer priceless gifts to, K114, n141
forbids followers to ask Him questions, K126, n146
identifies Qiblih with, K137, 144
laws of Bayán subject to His sanction, 8, n109
refers to as 㦎Living Book," n155
Tablet to Him, K175, K176, n185, n186
tribute to Him, K135, K136, n156

House in Shíráz. See Holy Places and Historical Sites, Pilgrimage
laws. See Bayán, laws of
Martyrdom. See Holy Days
nominated Mírzá Yahyá, n190
opponents, K166, K170, n178, n182
Order of Bahá'u'lláh anticipated, n189
Shrine of, n114
sufferings of Bahá'u'lláh foreshadowed, n1
titles

Point of the Bayán, K129, K140, n150, n159
Primal Point, Q8, Q29, Q32, Q100

"Upright Alif," as symbol of advent, K157, n172
warnings of, n180
Writings. See also Bayán

Qayyúmu'l-Asmá', n1, n115, 253-254
Selections from the Writings of the Bab, n185, n186
Tablet addressed to Bahá'u'lláh, K175, K176, n185, n186

Backbiting, 15, K19, 157, n37
Badí' calendar, n26, n27, n147, n148, See also Calendar, Bahá'í
Baghdád, Q29, n54, n107, n138, n154
Bahá, See Bahá'u'lláh; Greatest Name
Bahá'í Faith (Cause of God)

acceptance, K1, K132, K166, K182, n179
"Crimson Ark&#; refers to, n115
denial, K140, K169, K170, K179, n171, n180
direction of affairs of, n67, n183

See also Abd'ul-Bahá; House(s) of Justice; Shoghi Effendi

financial support, See Fund, Bahá'í; Huqúqu'lláh; Zakát
Head of. See Abdu'l-Bahá; House(s) of Justice; Shoghi Effendi
Holy Places. See Holy Places and Historical Sites
opposition to, K73, K135, K164, Q57, n109, n177, n182, n190, n192

predicted, K37, 163

primacy of, K167
proclamation, K75, K80, K103, K118, K132, K134, K143, K163, K168, n158
propagation, see Teaching the Cause
protection, n183
recognition as state religion, n49
relationship to Faith of the Báb, 8-9, K129, K136, K139, K140, K179-K180
service to, 16, K35, K74, K184, 91, n2. See also Service

attracts divine assistance, K38, K53, K74. See also Assistance

unity of. See Unity
victory

through aid of believers, K42, K94, K164, K178
through aid of Laws, K4

world administrative center, n114
Writings. See headings under Writings, Bahá'í

Bahá'ís (believers, followers of Bahá'u'lláh, loved ones, people of Bahá)

conduct and character enjoined on, 15-16, 159-161. See also Conduct; Deeds;
see additional headings under Qualities
duties, 143-161

observance of laws 16, K1
recognition of Manifestation of God 16, K1

enjoined, exhorted, 15-16, 158-161
forbidden various acts, 156-158
and non-Bahá'ís, K29, K75, K144, Q33-Q34, Q84, n38
to turn to 'Abdu'l-Bahá, K121, n145

Bahá'í World, The, n27, n139, n143, n147
Bahá'u'lláh

advent, K82, K85, K88, K165, K177, n33, n108, n153, n158, n160, n172
Ascension, 1, K38, K53, K121, n9, n54, n125, n139
birth, K92, K110, Q2, n123, n138
captivity, n192
commandments. See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
Covenant of, 3-4, K37, K121, K174. See also 'Abdu'l-Bahá

Arch-breaker of, n9

Declaration of mission, K75, n107, n138. See also Holy Days
describes Himself, n1, n160
exile, n33
House in Baghdád, K32, K133, Q25, Q29, Q32, n54, n154
infallibility of, See Infallibility
institutions ordained by, 3-4, 14-15, K30, K42, n49, n66-n67.
See also Guardianship; House(s) of Justice; Interpretation of Sacred Text
Joseph, true, n1
knowledge of, beyond human knowledge, K39, K97, K175-K176-K177
Law(s) of. See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
mastery of Arabic, 10
mission communicated to Mírzá Yahyá, n190
Names and titles, n23, n160

Ancient Beauty, Q100
Ancient of Days, K80
Ancient Root, K121, n145
Best-Beloved, K129, K141
Compassionate, Most, K150
Counselor, K52
Dawning-place, K74, K113, K143, K149, K186, n23

of Beauty, K68
of God's Cause, K47, n75
of Revelation, K42, K60
of Splendor, K15
of Utterance, K29

Dayspring, K3, K4, K102, K143, K186

of Divine Unity, K175
of God's Light, K85, n116
of Grandeur, K88
Of His Most Excellent Titles, K143, K173
of Names, K88
of Revelation, 16, K1, K80, K86, K109, K148, 100
of the Signs of God, K35, 97

Daystar, K92, K120

of Utterance, K16

Desire of the world, K1, K157
Fountain of God's Laws, K1, K50
He Whom God shall make manifest K135, K137, K139, n7, n48, n108, n141, n146, n155, n157-n158, n185-n186
Hidden Mystery, 96
He Who causeth the dawn to appear, K117, n143
King of Kings, 14, K82
Lawgiver, 14
Living Book, K134, K168, n155
mighty Stock, K174, n184
Mystic Dove, K174
Nightingale, K139
Ocean, Most Mighty, K96
Pen, K54, K55, K158

of the Eternal King, Q105
of Glory, 91
of His behest, K67

K68

of justice, K72
Most Exalted, K17, K41, K179, Q106, n24
of the Most High, K2, K16, K24, K86, K136, K142, K175
of Revelation, K5, K58, K63
Supreme, n24

Promised One, K35, K88, n108, n153, n158, n185, n190.
See also Promised One
Redeemer of mankind, 14
Revealer of verses, K146
Sun of Truth and Utterance, K6
Treasured Symbol, 96
Unifier, 14
Vicegerent of God, K167, n181

observance of laws, K1
purpose of, K172
recognition of, n48. See also Recognition

effect on believer, K38, K55
exhortations concerning, K50, K55, K132, K134-K135-K136, K157, K183, n155, n172
to clergy, K41, K100, K102, K165-K166
to kings, K82, K85-K86
to people of Bayán, K137-K138-K139-K140-K141, K179
first duty of human being, K1

rejection of, K35, K41, K85, K139-K140, K141, K166
See also Rejection
relationship to the Báb, K20, K110, K175, K179, n108-n109.
See also Báb, the
receives Tablet from the Báb, K175-K176, n185-n186
relationship to God, K143, n160
relatives of (Aghsán), 3-4, K42, K61, 161, n66-n67, n85
represents Godhead, K1, K86, K132, K143, K172
and "School of Transcendent Oneness,", K175-K176-K177, n185
Shrine of (Most Holy Shrine, Most Holy Tomb), K6, n8, n54
sovereignty, K69, K82, K134, K167, n181

over hearts of men, 14

station, K47, K142-K143, 162, n160
See also above Bahá'u'lláh, Names and Titles
successor, 3-4, 14. See also 'Abdu'l-Bahá
sufferings, 14, 17, K86, K141, K158, K184, n1, n190, n192
theology, lack instruction in, K104
unlettered, K104
vision of, 1, 2-3, 12, K101
Words of. See also Interpretation of Sacred Text; Text, Sacred
See below Bahá'u'lláh, Writings

power and influence, K3, K54, K129, K136, K167, K169
sweetness, K3, K4, K54, K179

World Order of, 1-2, 13, 14, 15, K181, 163, n189.
See also Administrative Order, Bahá,í; House(s) of Justice
Writings, 8-10, n189, n193, n194.
See also Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Questions and Answers; Text, Sacred

disparities between Tablets, Q57
individual works

Hidden Words, n23, n37
Kitáb-i-'Ahd (Book of My Covenant), n37, n66, n145, n183
Kitáb-i-Iqan, n180, n182
Obligatory Prayers. See Obligatory Prayers
Prayer for the Dead. See Prayer for the Dead
Prayers and Meditations by Bahá'u'lláh, n23
supplementary to the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, viii, 9, 10
Questions and Answers, See Questions and Answers
Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 9, 10, 89

Bishárát, n58, n61, n173
Ishráqát, 89, 91-92, n75, n109
Words of Paradise, n61

Súriy-i-Jajj, Q10, n54, n68
Tablet to Abá Badí', Q104

n118

Will and Testament. See above Kitáb-i-'Ahd

integrity, K117, n143
seals affixed, K117, n143

Bahjí, n8, n54. See also Qiblih
Balance, Book of God as, 17, K99, K148, K183
Bastámí, Mullá 'Alí, n178
Bath(s), K106, n131. See also Cleanliness; Washing

Persian public, K106, 157, n131

Bayán

description, K179, n108, n129, n158, n186, 253-254

Arabic and Persian, 254

laws, 2, 8-9, K142, n109, n158

abrogated by Bahá'u'lláh, 8-9

Destruction of books, K77, n109
fine for causing sadness to another, n163
marriage with a non-believer K139, n158
offering priceless gifts to Him Whom God will make manifest, n141
prohibition of asking questions, K126, n146
restrictions on travel, K131, n153

confirmed, amplified or modified by Bahá'u'lláh, 8, 9

burial, n11, n149, n151
See also Burial
burial ring, inscription on, K129
calendar, n26, n139, n147-n148
See also Calendar, Bahá'í; Holy Days
carrying of arms, n173
dowry, amount of, n95
fasting, n20, n26
gold and silver vessels, use of, n72
hair and bones do not invalidate prayer, n12
Huqúqu'lláh, Q8. See also Huqúqú'llah
inheritance, K20, Q100, 152, n38, n41.
See also Inheritance
marriage, consent for, K65
mithqál, weight of, Q23, n78
Nineteen Day Feast, n82. See also Nineteen Day Feast
Obligatory prayer, n6, n16, n20, See also Obligatory Prayer(s)
pilgrimage, n55
prostration, n15
pulpits, prohibition of, n168
Qiblih, K137, 144, n7. See also Qiblih
renewing furnishings of home, n166
wearing of silk, n174

reason for severity, n109, n158

must not become a barrier to acceptance of Bahá'u'lláh, K179
People of, addressed, K137-38-39-40-41-42-43, K176-77-78-79-80
Promised One of, n153, n185. see also Promised One
quotations from, K135, K137, K139, n7, n48, n156, n157, n158, n179, n189
relationship to Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 2, 8-9, K142, n108, n109, n189
understanding of, K180

Beard, K159, 158, n175
Begging, See Mendicancy
Behaviour, See Conduct; Deeds; Qualities
Beirut, n192
Belief, See Recognition. See also Disbelief
Berlin, K86, K90, n117, n121
Betrothal, Q43, 148. See also Marriage
Bible, n2. See also Gospels; Testament, Old
Bigamy, K63, Q30, n89
Birds, See Hunting
Birthdays (of Bahá'u'lláh and the Báb), See Holy Days
Birthright of eldest son, K25, n44
Body

care of, K155, n104, n144, n170. See also Cleanliness; Illness; Physicians
desires of the flesh, K2, K58, K64, n25
respect for, n149. See also Burial

Bones do not invalidate prayer, K9, 146, n12
Book(s), K186, n184. See also Bayan; Bible; Qur'án

of the Covenant, n37, n66, n145, n183
of creation, n23
destruction of, K77, 158, n109
of God, 15, K6, K47, K99, K127, K148, K165, K168, n155
Holy, See Dispensations, religious, of the past
of Life, K138
Living, K134, K168, n155
Most Holy, See Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Mother, 1, 13, K103, n129

Bosporus, n120
Bride. See also Marriage

and dowry, Q39, n93. See also Dowry
and virginity, Q13, Q47

Bridegroom, dowry payable by, See Dowry
Brothers, as inheritors, K20, Q53, n38-n39. See also Inheritance
Buddha, n160
Burial, 155

burial rings, K128-K129, Q70, n149
coffin, K128, n149
cremation prohibited, n149
expenses, K28, Q9, Q69, n47
one hour's journey, K130, Q16, n149, n152
prayer, 102. See also Prayer for the Dead
shroud, K130, Q56, n149, n151

Burning Bush, K103
Business

investment in, K27
place of, exempt from Huqúq, Q95

Byzantium, n119

Calendar, Bahá'í, 155, n26

Based on solar year, n27, n138, n147
day, period of, n26
Intercalary Days (Ayyám-i-Há), K16, n27, n147. See also Intercalary Days
months

names, K127, n139, n148
number of, in a year, K127, n27, n147
number of days in, n27, n147

Naw-Rúz (Bahá'í new year), K16, Q35, n26, n139, n147
period of Fast, See Fasting
position of Holy Days, See Holy Days
Universal House of Justice to fill in details, n26, n138

Caliphate, K89, n120
Calumny, 15, K19, 157, n37
Cannabis, n170
Capital punishment, K62, n86-n87. See also Arson; Murder
Carmel, K80, n114
Carrion, K60, Q24, n83. See also Hunting
Catholics, n58
Cause of God. See Bahá'í Faith
Celebrations, See Holy Days
Celibacy, n191
Chapels, Q94
Charity

endowments dedicated to, K42
works of, K16, Q69, n29. See also Poor, relief of; Zakát

Chastity, 16, n170. See also Adultery; Homosexual relations
Children

education, 15, K48, Q105, 156

daughters take precedence, n76
spiritual, K150, n40

financial support, in divorce, n100
and inheritance laws. See Inheritance
respect for parents, Q104, Q106, 159

n92

Christ (Jesus), 14, n89, n171

title "Spirit of God," K80, n113, n160

Christianity, 14, n160, n180
Churches, Q94
Cities. See also Ashkhabad; Baghdád; Constantinople; Holy City; Kirmán; Tihrán

development of, K160, 161
establishment of House of Justice in, K30, n49
development of Mashriqu'l-Adhkár in, K115

City dweller

amount of dowry payable by, K66, Q87, 147, n93-n94-n95
definition, Q88

Civil law, 7
Civility, n74, See also Courtesy
Civilization, 1-2, 2, 14, K189
Claim to Revelation, K37, n62

by Mírza Yahyá, n190, n192

Cleanliness, 161. See also Bath(s); Washing; Water

immaculate standard inculcated, 16, K74, n167
influence on spirit of man, K76, n104
to perfume oneself, K76
and refinement, K74, K151, n74, n104, n166, n167
to renew furnishings of one's house, K151, n166

Clergy (Divines), 5, 14, 15, K9, n158

addressed, K41, K99-100-101-102-103-104, K165-166-167-168-169-170-171-172, 161
opposition by, K164, n109
practices prohibited or abolished, n61, n135, n175
priests, confession to, prohibited, n58

Clocks, K10, Q103, 145, n17
Clothing

cleanliness, enjoined, K74, K76, 161, n167
of deceased. See Inheritance
former restrictions lifted, K159, n175

animal furs, K9, 146, n12
silk, K159, 158, n174

metaphor, K4, n1

Coffin. See Burial
Collective security, n173
Coming of age. See Human Race; Maturity, Age of
Commandments of God, n188. See also Law(s) of Bahá'ulláh
Commentaries, theological, n110
Commonwealth, world, n173, n183, n189, n194. See also Order, World
Compassion, beware lest causes neglect in carrying out laws, K45
Comprehension. See Interpretation of Sacred Text
Concepts, human, n93, n181
Concourse (on high), K71, K76, K89, K132

circle around Qiblih, K6
promise of assistance, K53

Concrete, coffin of, n149. See also Burial
Conduct, 15-16, K73, K159, 158-161, n192. See also Deeds
See also additional headings under Qualities
Confession of sins, 2, K34, 157, n58
Conflict, n173. See also Contention; Sadness, not to cause; Striking a person
Consent. See Marriage
Constancy, K163-164. See also Steadfastness
Constantinople (Istanbul), 16, K89, 163, n107, n119-20, n178
Consultation, 159

and House of Justice, K30, 91. See also House(s) of Justice
method of, Q99, n52
at Nineteen Day Feast, n82. See also Nineteen Day Feast

Contention, 16, K73, K148, 157. See also Disputation; Striking a person

not to contend with authoritive interpretations of Writings, n130
with those in authority, K95

Contentment, K63, K66, Q26, Q38, n89
Controversy, n130
Councils. See House(s) of Justice
Counselors

Continental Boards, n183
professional, n58

Countries, development of, K160, 161
Couple, married, See Divorce; Marriage
Courtesy, K120, 160, n74
Cousins, K23, n38. See also Inheritance
Covenant

of Bahá'u'lláh, n37, n66, n145, n183. See also 'Abdu'l-Bahá
of God, K2, K149

Covenant-breaking, K37, n190. See also Azalís; Muhammad-'Alí; Yahyá, Mírzá
Craft, See Work
Creation

all things purified, K75, n106
book of, n23
called into being n23, n188
Lord of, K11
pupose and knowledge of God, n23

Cremation, n149. See also Burial
Criminals. See Punishment(s)
Crimson Ark, K84, n115
Crimnson Spot, K100, n127. See also 'Akká
Crystal, K50, K128, n15, n149
Cursing, 92. See also Calumny
Customs. See also Hadith; Dispensations, religious, of the past; Traditions

redefined and take on new meaning, n93

Cycle, divine, n170, n172, n183

Danger, times of. See Obligatory Prayer(s); Prayer of the Signs
Daughters

education, K48, n76. See also Children, education of
inheritance, K23, Q37, Q54, n38, n44-45. See also Inheritance

David (King), n114
Dawn, prayer at, K33, K115, Q15, n5, n142
Dawn-Breakers, The, n171-72, n178-79
Day(s). See Calendar, Bahá'í; Holy Days; Intercalary Days; Nineteen Day Feast.

of the Covenant, n139
of God, K80, K88, K138

Dead, transportation of, K130, Q16, n149, n152. See also Burial
Death. See also Burial; Inheritance; Prayer for the Dead

punishment for murder or arson, K62, n86-87
of spouse while on journey, K67, Q27, n97

Debasement, K123
Debt, K28, Q9, Q69, Q80, n47. See also Inheritance
Deceit, K165
Decision-making, Q99, n52. See also Consultation
Deeds

good, 16, K1, K70, K73, 160-161

acceptance dependent on good-pleasure of God, K36, K73, K157, 163
recognition, K1, K161

rendered vain, K46
as snares, K36

Defilement. See Cleanliness; Dirt
Depreciation of property, Q96
Deputies. See House(s) of Justice
Descendants, Q6, n38. See also Inheritance

of Bahá'u'lláh, n66. See also Bahá'u'lláh, relatives of
of Muhammad, n85

Desire

corrupt, selfish, K2, K29, K39, K58, K165, n25
earthly, K89
wilderness of, K107

Destruction of books, K77, n109
Detachment, K54, K83, K84, K129, K178, n149
Development, social and economic, K160, n53
Differences

between marriage partners, K69-70, Q19, n100
between people, K35
between revealed verses, Q57, Q63, n109
resolution by reference to Sacred Text, K53

Dirt, K74, K76, n105. See also Cleanliness; Dust
Disagreement, Q19, Q99. See also Differences
Disbelief, K141. See also Recognition; Rejection
Discord, 92
Discrimination, 16
Disorder, spread not, K165
Dispensation, Bahá'í, 1, 8, 13, 15, K142, K148, Q8, Q42, n19, n44, n126, n129, n160, n172

duration of, 1, 13, 15, K37, 155, n62

Dispensations, religious, of the past. See also Báb, the; Islám; Traditions

abrogation of laws by Bahá'u'lláh, 5, 8, 9
essential unity of, n160
holy books of, 8-9, 14, K17, K19, K149, K163, n129, n155
law of primogeniture, n44
practices concerning

ablutions, n16
clothing, K159, n174-75
destruction of books, n109
hunting, n83
kissing of hands, n57
marriage and divorce, Q31, Q43, n89-90, n93, n101
monasticism and asceticism, n61
music, n79
prayer, n6-7, n15, n135

congregational, n19
exemptions granted to women in their courses, n20

prohibition on questioning Him Whom God will make manifest, K126, n146
restrictions on travel, K131, n153
ritual uncleanliness, n12, n20, n103, n106

Disputation, 16, K77, K177, n110
Dissension, 6, K183
Divines. See Clergy
Divorce. See also Marriage; Remarriage

censured, 15, K70, Q98, n100
infidelity, K70
recovery of dowry, Q12, Q47
remarriage, K68, n101-02
separation, K68, K70, Q19, Q98

due to absence of spouse, K67, Q4, n96-97-98-99

year of patience, K69, Q4, Q12, n100

maintenance of wife and children, K70, n100
record of, Q98
and renewal of affection, K68, Q11, Q19, Q38, Q40
witnesses to, Q73, Q98, n100

Domestic help, K63, n90
Doubt, K134, K163, K164
Dowry, K66, 149-51

determining amount, Q26, Q87-88, n94-95
promissory note, Q39, n93
recovery of, Q12, Q47
redefined, n93

Dress. See also Clothing

propriety, K159

Drink, intoxicating, 15, n2. See also Intoxicants
Drugs, habit-forming, K155, n170. See also Opium
Dust, K36, K76, K148, K150, n8. See also Cleanliness; Dirt
Duties. See Bahá'ís, duties; House(s) of Justice; Learned, among people of Bahá

Earning one's living, K147, n56, n162. See also Work
East, customs in, n59, n64
Eating, plungings one's hand in food, K46, 157, n73
Ecclesiastics, See Clergy
Education. See also Knowledge

areas of study

arts and sciences, K77, 159
languages, 161

of children, 15, K48, K150, 156, Q105, n40

daughters take precedence, n76

of humanity through Divine Revelation, K45, Q106
and Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, n53

Effigies, K31
Elderly, K10, Q74, 146, n14, n25, n31
Elections, Bahá'í, 4, n49, n80, n183. See also House(s) of Justice
Elements, transmutation of, n194
Endowments, K42, n66-67
Engagement. See Betrothal
Epistles. See Bahá'u'lláh, Writings of
Equality of the sexes, 7-8. see also Mutatis mutandis, application of laws equally aplicable to both
Equinox, n26, n147
Esoteric knowledge, n60
Estate. See Inheritance
Eternity, K182
Evening. See also Obligatory Prayers; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses; Sunset

definition (for purposes of Obligatory Prayer), K6, Q83, 144, 146, n5
prayer, K33
recitation of verses, K149, Q68, n165
times of the fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Evil, K2, K37, K39, K41, K59, K164
Exemptions. See Fasting; Huqúqu'lláh; Obligatory Prayer(s); Pilgrimage

not viewed as prohibitions, n20, n55

Exhortations, 4-5, 16, 141, 155-161
Exile, punishment for theif, K45, n70
Expenses, K28, K69, Q47, Q69, n47, n125

Face. See Ablutions; Qiblih
Fairness, 16, K4, K40, K187, 160
Faithfulness, 16, K7, K97, K120, K149, 160
Faithlessness, K97, K149
Family, n76, n91, n133. See also Marriage

bedrock of society, n134

Fanaticism, 16, K144, 160
Fancies, idle, K17, K35, K37, K178, 159
Fasting, 4, 15, K10, K16, 146-148

age of maturity for, K10, 147, n13, n25
conditions, 146-48

abstinence from food and drink, K17, n25, n32

includes smoking, n32

hours, K17, n17, n25

duration, K16-17, 146, n26-27
during days other than prescribed, Q71, 147-48
exemptions from, due to

age, K10, 147, n14, n25, n31
Bahá'í Holy Days, Q36, n138
illness, K10, K16, Q93, 147, n14, n31
hard labour, Q76, 147, n31
menstruation, K13, 147, n20, n31, n34
pregnancy and nursing, K16, 147, n31
traveling, K16, Q22, Q75, 147, n30-31

significance, K17, Q76, Q93, 146, n25

Father, K45, K107, n133

instruction of son and daughter enjoined on, K48, Q105, n76
son should serve, Q104

Faults, confession of, n58
Fear of God, K64, K73, K88, K120, K151, K167, K184
Feasts. See Holy Days; Nineteen Day Feast
Feet, washing of, K152, Q97, n167
Fellowship

among Bahá'ís, K57, n82
with followers of all religions, K75, n173

Festivals, Bahá'í, K110, K112, Q1-2, 155, n138, n140. See also Holy Days
Fidelity, 16, K120. See also Faithfulness
Financial Assistance

to family during year of patience, K70, n100
to poor, n56, n161-62

Fines, K52, K148, n163. See also Indemnity; Punishments

for committing adultery, K49, Q23, n77-78
for having sexual intercourse during year of patience, Q11

Fire. See Arson
Food. See Carrion; Eating, plunging hand in food; Fasting
Foolishness, K51, K89, K178
Foot, travel on, Q75, n153
Forbearance, 16, K153
Force, use of, n170, n173
Forefathers, K10, K180
Forgiveness, Q47, n58. See also Sin

repentance and, K49, K184, Q11

Fornication, n36, n89. See also Adultery
Founders of the Faith. See Báb, the; Bahá'u'lláh
Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria, 16, K85, 162, n116
Franco-Prussian War, n117, n121
Freedom. See Liberty
Fulfillment. See also Religion(s) (other than Bahá'í Faith)

of promises, K156

Fund, Bahá'í, n125, n161, n169. See also House(s) of Justice
Funeral. See Burial
Fur, K9, n12. See also Clothing
Furnishings. See House(s)

Gambling and games of chance, 15, K155, 157, n169
Gandum-Pák-Kun (Sifter of Wheat), K166, 164, n179
Garden of Ridván, n107, n138
Genuflections, n4
Germany, n117, n121
Gifts. See also Dowry

charity, n162
at Intercalary Days, K16, n29
offered to Manifestation of God, K114, 158, n141

Girl(s). See also Daughter(s); Women

betrothal, Q43
education, n76

acts of, K11, n18
attributes of. See names and attributes of God and/or Bahá'u'lláh
Bahá'u'lláh identifies with, K39, K86, K88, K132, K134, K143, K163, K168, n160
bounty or bounties of, 6, K111, K112

abolition of uncleanliness as, K75
admonishment by God as, K169
evidenced by lifting of former restrictions, K159
evidenced by provisions of inheritance, K29, Q100
exemptions as, K10

Cause of. See Bahá'í Faith
compensates for injustice, n86
Covenant of. See Covenant
Day of, K80, K88, K138
Dominion of, K11, K126, K129, K172, n18
Essence of, n160

letter "Há" a symbol of, n28

Faith of, changeless, 2, K182
fear of. See Fear of God
forgiveness by, K49, Q11, n37, n58. See also Forgiveness; Sin

of Mírzá Yahyá, should he turn to God, K184
of one who claims Revelation ere one thousand years, should he repent, K37

He doeth whatsoever He willeth, K47, K131
He shall not be asked of His doings, K161-62, 162
justice of, K170
law of. See Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
love for, as motive for obedience to laws, K4, 163
manifests Himself, n23, n160. See also Manifestation(s) of God
mercy of, K59
Names and attributes of. See Names and attributes of God and/or Bahá'u'lláh

man enabled to manifest, n23
months of year named for, n147

name(s) of, use, K18, K60, n33, n83
nearness to

not through asceticism, K36
through

fasting, n25
music, K51
obligatory prayers, n3
reading holy verses, K149
work, n56

oneness of, 2, Q106
praise of, K40, K50, K172

during Ayyám-i-Há, K16
in Houses of Worship, K31, K115, n53

purpose of, K125

to bind hearts together, K57
most people far-removed from, 6

recognition of Word and commandments, K3-4, K7
remoteness from, K134
Revelation of. See Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
Right of. See Huqúqu'lláh
standards laid down by, K17
terrible in punishing, K37
thankfulness to, K33, K111
trust in, K33, K153, K160
Will of, K47, K81, K97, K131, K157

reference to, in marriage verses, Q3

worship of. See Worship

Godliness, K108, Q106
Gold, K36. Se also Dowry; fines; Huqúqu'lláh; Indemnity

utensils, K46, 158. n72

Golden Rule, restated, K148, 159
Gospels, 14. See also Bible; Testament, Old
Governments. See also Parliaments

obedience to, 16, K95, 160

Graves. See Burial
Greatest Name (Most Great Name), K127, n33, n137, n148

numerical equivalent, K29, n48, n50
repetition 95 times a day, K18, Q77, 156, n33-34
significance, K29, K51, n33, n48

Grief. See Sadness
Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith. See Shoghi Effendi
Guardianship, 3-4. See also Aghsán; Interpretation of Sacred Text; Shoghi Effendi

anticipation of institution in Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 15, K42, 141, 143, n66, n125

Guidance

in consultation, Q99, n52
divine, 3-4, K143, n130

Guns, K159, Q24, n83, n173

Hadith, n23, n33, n72, n129. See also Traditions
Hair

does not invalidate prayer, K9, 146, n12
length, K44, n69
shaving, K44, Q10, n68

Hand(s)

kissing, K34, n57
plunging into food, K46, 157, n73
washing of, See Ablutions

Handmaiden. See Maid (female servant; Women
Hands of the Cause, n67, n183. See also Learned, among people of Bahá
Harm, K123, K155, Q94, n170. See also Bahá'í Faith, opposition to; Bahá'u'lláh, sufferings of
Hashish, n170
Head. See Hair; Shaving the head
Head of the Faith, n66, n125.
See also `Abdu'l-Bahá; House of Justice, Universal (International); Shoghi Effendi
Health. See Body; Illness
Heirs. See Inheritance
Heroes, K94
Heroin, n170. See also Opium
He Whom God shall make manifest. See also Bahá'u'lláh

offering priceless gifts to, K114, 158, n141
questioning, K126, 158, n146
statements of the Báb concerning. See Báb, the

Hidden knowledge, K29, n48
Hidden Treasure, K15, n23
Hindus, n160
Holy Books, K149, K168, Q106, n155
Holy City, 13, n114. See also Jerusalem
Holy Court. See Qiblih
Holy Days, 15, 155

Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh, n139
Day of the Covenant, n139
Declaration of the Báb, K110, n138

during the fast, Q36

Martyrdom of the Báb, n139
Naw-Rúz (New Year), K16, K111, 146, n139

Day of God, n26
immediately follows Fast, K16, 146, n25, n26
timing of, Q35, n26, n147

Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, n139
Ridván, Festival of (Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh), K110, Q1, n107, n138

first, ninth and twelfth days, Q1
King of Festivals, K112, n138, n140

Twin Holy Birthdays, K110, Q2, n138

Birth of the Báb, Q2
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh, Q2
during the Fast, Q36, n138
Universal House of Justice to decide whether to celebrate on solar or lunar basis, n138

two Most Great Festivals, K110, n138

Holy Land, K103, n114, n116, n183
Holy Places and Historical Sites

House of the Báb in Shíráz. See below Twin Houses
Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, n8. See also Qiblih
Twin Houses

and other sites, restoration and preservation, K133, Q32, n154
pilgrimage to, K32, n54, n68

Holy war, n173
Home. See House(s)
Homemaking, n56
Homosexual relations, K107, 157, n134
Hospitality, 16, K16, K57, n29, n82
Houses

entering without permission of owner, K145, 157
furnishings, renewal, K151, Q8, Q42, Q95, 161, n166
sacred. See Holy Places and Historical Sites
Twin. See Holy Places and Historical Sites

House(s) of Justice, 4.

See also House of Justice, Local,
House of Justice, National (Secondary),
House of Justice, Universal (International)

assures education of children, K48
charged with affairs of the people, 91
legislates on marriage between relatives, Q50, 148, n133
matters of state to be referred to, 91
membership

composition, n80
number, n50
referred to as Deputies, 15, K147, n56, n162
referred to as Trustees, 91, Q50, Q98

ordained in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 15, K30, 143, n49
powers and duties, n51
receives fines for sexual offenses, K49, Q11, n77
receives one-third of all fines, K52
receives two-thirds of treasure trove, Q101
term used non-specifically by Bahá'u'lláh, n42
treasury, Q72, n42

House of Justice, Local, 4, n183. See also House(s) of Justice

administers divorces, Q98, 150-151, n100
financial assistance to the poor, K147, n56, n162
inheritances from missing heirs, K21-22, Q6-7, Q28, Q33, Q41, Q72, Q100, 152-55, n38-39, n42-43-44
membership

men and women eligible, n80
number, n50

ordained by Bahá'u'lláh, K30, n49
powers and duties, n51

House of Justice, National (Secondary), n49-50-51, n80, n183.
See also House(s) of Justice
House of Justice, Universal (International). See also House(s) of Justice

authority conferred by Bahá'u'lláh, 3-4
constitution, n51
divinely guided, 3-4
election method, 4, n49
establishment, K42, n66-67
membership

confined to men, n80
number, n50

powers and duties, n51

administers endowments, K42, n66-67
future legislation

application of penalties for murder and arson, n86-87
application of penalties for sexual offenses, Q49, n36, n77-78, n134
degrees of, and application of penalties for theft, Q49, n70-71
manner of applying various laws of Bahá'u'lláh, n31, n69, n81, n84, n95, n161, n169
other matters requiring legislation, n56, n138, n169

legislative functions defined, 7
receives Huqúqu'lláh, n125
repeals own legislation, 6
Sacred Text, may not abrogate, 6

House of Worship. See Mashriqu'l-Adhkár
Human Race (Humanity, Man, Mankind, Peoples, Peoples of the World) See also Society

addressed, K3, K54-55, K107, K132, K174, 161, n23, n37
coming of age, 1, 12, K189, 162, n194
condition, 6, K39, K54, K64, K72, K122, n104
edification, K160
fast asleep, K39
and laws of God, 6, 16, 17-18, K1, K3, K7, K99, K124-25, K148, K186
life of, revolutionised, K54, K181, n189
limitations of, n128
needs, 2, K124, K189
station, K119, K120, K123, 91, Q106, n3
unification, 2, 12, K58, n194

Humility, n3, n135, n168
Hunting, K60, Q24, 156, n83-84, n173
Huqúqu'lláh (Right of God), 15, K97, 155, n125

conditions for payment, Q8, Q44-45, Q89-90, n125
estate of deceased, K28, Q9, Q69, Q80, n47
exemptions, Q8, Q42, Q95
real estate yeilding no income, Q102

Husayn, Imám, n160
Husband. See Divorce; Dowry; Inheritance; Marriage; Remarriage
Hygiene. See Cleanliness
Hypocrisy, K36, 160

Idleness, prohibited, 15, K33, 157, n56. See also Work
Ignorance, K62, K122-123, K144, K159
Illness

consult physician, K113, 161
exemptions during

fasting, K10, K16, Q93, 147, n14, n31
Obligatory Prayer, K10, Q93, 144, n14

Immorality, n134. See also Adultery; Chastity; Homosexual relations; Sexual acts
Implementation of laws. See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh, application
Imposter, K37
Imprisonment

for murder and arson, K62, n86-87
for theft, K45, n70

Impurity. See Uncleanliness, ritual, concept of, abolished
Income. House(s) of Justice; Huqúqu'lláh
Indemnity. See also Fines

for manslaughter, K188, n35
for wounding or striking a person, K56, n81

India, K36, n61
Indulgence. See also Negligence

in carrying out laws, K45, 159
of passions, K2, K64, 160

Infallibility, 15. See also Interpretation of Sacred Text

of Manifestation of God (Most Great Infallibility), K47, n75
of Word of God, K148, K183

Inheritance, 4, 15, K20, Q5, 152-55, n38

absence of heirs

children

female, Q37, Q54, n42
male, K26, Q41, Q72, n42, n45

other catagories, K22-23-24
teachers, Q28, Q33

allocation of shares and property, K20, Q5, n38

brothers, K20, Q5, Q6, n38, n39

half-brothers, Q6, Q53, n39

children, K20, K22, K29, Q5, Q28, Q33, n38, n41

female, Q37, Q41, Q54, Q72, n44-45
male, K25, n44
under age, K27, n46

cousins, K23, n38
father, K20, Q5, n38
grandchildren, K26, n45
mother, K20, Q5, n38
nephews and neices, K23, n38
sisters, K20, Q5, n38

half-sisters, Q6, Q53, n39

spouse, K20, Q5, Q55, n38
teachers, K20, Q5, n38, n40

non-Bahá'í, do not inherit, Q33

uncles and aunts, K23, n38

clothing, distribution of, K25, n44

used, of deceased woman, Q37, Q78, n44

debts, payment of, K28, Q9, Q69, Q80, n47
funeral and burial expenses, K28, Q9, n47
Huqúqu'lláh, payment of, K28, Q9, Q69, Q80, n47
intestacy, inheritance law applies only in case of, n38
jewelry, Q37, Q78, n44
non-Bahá'í relatives and intestacy, Q34, n38
residence, principle, K25, Q34, n44
reversion of inheritance to House of Justice, K24, Q100, n42

childrens allocation, K21, Q7
male heirs' allocation, Q41, Q72, n44
other catagories' allocation, K22-23, Q28, n38, n43

trustees, appointment for underage inheritors, K27, n46
will, Q69, n38. See also Will

Instability of human affairs, 15, K40, 163
Institutions. See Huqúqu'lláh; Marriage; Mashriqu'l-Adhkár

administrative, 3-4, 14. See also Guardianship Hands of the Cause; House(s) of Justice
elections for. See Elections, Bahá'í

Intercalary days (Ayyám-i-Há), 15, K16, 146, n29, n147. See also Calendar, Bahá'í;

position in calendar, K16, n25, n27

International Teaching Center, n183
Interpretation of Sacred Text, K108, K167-168, n180. See also `Abdu'l-Bahá; Shoghi Effendi; Guardianship

authoritive, 3, 10-11, 14, 143, n130, n184
individual, 5-6, K37, K105, 156, n130

Intestacy, n38, n136. See also Inheritance
Intoxicants, 15, K119, 157, n2, n144, n170
Investment, financial, K27
Invitations, K156, 161
Iran (Persia), n44, n122, n124, n126, n131-32, n176
`Iráq, K37, n63
Isfahán, n179
'Ishqábád (Ashkhabad), n124
Islám, 5, n113, n120, n128, n129, n138, n160, n180

laws, n6, n15, n18, n89, n101, n161
practices and traditions, n19, n23, n33, n65, n72, n79, n85, n90, N103, n111, n174, n175

Istanbul (Constantinople), 16, K89, 163, n107, n119-20, n178

Jacob, n1
Ja'far, Mulla, n177
Jerusalem, 13, n7, n114, n116
Jesus. See Christ
Jewelry, Q37, Q78, n44, n166. See also Inheritance
Joseph, n1
Journey. See also Travel

Night, of Muhammad, n128
of soul towards God, n92, n128, n149

Judaism, n1, n65, n111, n180
Judicial officer, religious, Q98
Justice. See also House(s) of Justice

appearance on earth, K158
in Bahá'í laws, K56, K63, K70, K72, n86, n89
exhortations to observe, K26, K52, K60, K88, K134, K167, K187
of God, K97, K157, K170

Kázim, Siyyid, n182
Khurásán, 17, K94, 163, n124
Kindness, K61, Q106, n85
Kingdom(s), K1, K79, K83, K84

of creation, K47, K94, K109
language of, K177
of Revelation, K91, K109, 99

King of Festivals. See Festivals, Bahá'í; Holy Days; Ridván
Kings (Crowned heads), 14-15, 16-17, K85, K86, K91, n118.
See also Francis Joseph, Emperor of Austria; Napoleon III; William I, Emperor of Prussia

addressed collectively, K78-79-80-81-82-83, K87
who will arise to aid Cause, K84, 163

Kingship, n194
Kirmán, 17, K164, 163, n176, n177
Kirmání, Mírzá áqá Khán, n177
Kissing of hands, 15, K34, 156, n57
Kitáb-i-Aqdas

character of, ix, 13-18
circulation gradual, 9, n126
Dispensations, past, relationship

anticipated by Prophet Isaiah, 13
anticipated by writer of the Apocalypse, 13
embraces all, 18
Holy Books of, 2, 14

Bayán, 8, K142, n108, n109

laws of, 2, 4-5
provisions rest on their foundations, 1-2

English translation, vii-viii, 10-12
exhortations in. See Exhortations
Guardianship anticipated, 3-4, 14-15. See also Guardianship; Shoghi Effendi
House of Justice ordained, 4, 15, K30, K42, 143, n49, n66-67. See also House(s) of Justice
indicates Bahá'u'lláh's successor. See 'Abdu'l-Bahá
laws and ordinances. See Law(s) of Bahá'u;lláh
obedience to, all are charged with, Q10. Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
principles. See Bahá'í Faith, principles of
prohibitions. See Prohibitions
publication of original Arabic text, 9-10
revelation, 17. See also Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh

date, 9, 14, K98, n126
most signal act of Bahá'u'lláh's ministry, 13

significance, ix, 1-2, 13-18, K186

brightest emanation of Author's mind, 13
Charter of future world civilization, 1-2, 13-15, n189. See also Order, World
Most Holy Book, 1, 162
Mother Book of Bahá'í Dispensation, 1, 12, 13, n129
"Unerring Balance" established amongst men, 15, 17. See also Balance, Book of God as

summons to specific individuals and peoples, 16-17, 161-64
Synopsis and Codification of. See Synopsis and Codification
warnings. See Warnings of Bahá'u'lláh
works of Bahá'u'lláh supplementary to, 91-93-99-101-102

Questions and Answers, vii, viii, 9, 103-37
Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 9-10, 89-102

Knowledge, K138, n130, n194. See also Education

aquisition of, K48, K77, n76, n110
barrier to recognition of

Manifestation of God, K41, K102, K166-67-68, K170, n64, n171, n182
divine, K99, K101, K176-77, K180, n128

esoteric, K36, 163, n60
hidden, K29, n48
purpose, K102, 162

Krishna, n160

Labor. See Work
lamentation, K43, 160

of Berlin. See Berlin

Land

Holy. See Holy Land
of Káf and Rá, K164, n176. See also Kirman
of Khá, K94, n124. See also Khurásán
of Mystery, K37, Q100, n63. See also Adrianople
of Tá, K91, n122. See also Tihrán

Language(s). See also Arabic

learned for teaching Cause, K118, 161
universal, 16, K189, 162, n193-94

Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh, 2-9, 13-18, 143-61. See also Kitáb-i-Aqdas

antecedents, n16, n20, n93, n168
application

to men and women equally, mutatis mutandis 7, n38, n133
progressive, 6-7, n89, n126
in relation to Civil Law, 6-7

binding on every Bahá'í and Bahá'í institution, 6-7
brevity, 5-8
central themes, 4-5, 14-17
characterised by Bahá'u'lláh, 17-18

breath of life, 17, K2
hearts will rejoice through, K96
keys of mercy, K3
lamps of loving providence, K3, K29
Most Great Law, K81
not mere code of laws, 3, K5
Water of Life, K29
weightiest testimony unto all people, 3

designed for future state of society, 6-7, n79, n86
elaboration and supplementation

by Bahá'u'lláh, 8-9, 91-92. See also Questions and Answers
by Universal House of Justice. See House of Justice, Universal (International), powers and duties

embedded in spiritual commentary, 2-3
exemptions from. See Fasting; Huqúqu'lláh; Obligatory Prayer(s); Pilgrimage
institutions ordained by, 3-7, 14-15

Guardianship, 3-4, 7, 15. See also Guardianship
House of Justice, 3-7, 15. See also House(s) of Justice

obedience to, observance of

benefits, K7, K67, K97, K148
brings true liberty, 16, K125
enjoined, K17, K29, K62, K67, K71, K147, K148, Q10
linked with recognition of manifestation of God, K1
love of God as motive for, K4, 163
negligence warned against, K17, K30, K45, K106, K134, K138, K171, Q105, 159
wisdom enjoined, 6

particular to men. See Men
particular to women. SeeWomen
purpose(s), 2-3

establishment of love, harmony, unity, K65, K70
maintenance of order and security, K2
protection and elevation of human station, K45, K97, K123-24-25, K155, Q105

revelation, 9-10, 14, K98, n126
significance, 17-18
supersede former laws and customs, 2, K138, n93

relation to laws of the Báb, 8-9, K65, K129, K139-40-41-42, K179, n108-09, n163, n168
See also Bayán

transgression forbidden, K2, K29, K30, K107

Law, civil, 6-7
Leap Year, n27, n147. See also Calendar, Bahá'í
Learned, amoung people of Bahá, K173, 163, n183

duties, n183

Learning, 162, 163. See also Knowledge
Legislation. See House(s) of Justice
Liberty, 16, K122-23-24-25, 163
Life, K106

Book of, K138
everlasting, K140, K150, 96, n40
imprisonment, K62, n86-87
purpose, 2, n91

Lost property, Q17, 156
Lotteries, n169. See also Gambling and games of chance
Love, K4, K15, K36, K132, n23

human, n134
and marriage, K65

LSD, n170
Lust, K64

Maid (female servant), K63, Q30, 156, n90
majority vote in decision-making, Q99, n52
Manifestation(s) of God, n23, n60, n141, n154, n155, n160. n172, n180, n181, n188.
See also Bahá'u'lláh; Báb, the; Buddha; Christ (Jesus); Krishna; Moses; Muhammad (Apostle of God)

infallibility of. See Infallibility
next, 15, K37, n62
of past, K138, n126

Mankind. See Human race
Manslaughter, K188, 156, n35
Marijuana, n170
Marketplace, K108, n135. See also Public places
Marriage, 4, 15, 148-50. See also Betrothal; Divorce; Dowry; Family; Remarriage; Travel; Virginity

absence of spouse, K67, Q4, n96-97-98-99

death during, K67, Q27

choice of partner, K65, K107, Q30, Q92
consent of parents, K65, Q13, n92
monogamous, 15, K63, n89
not obligatory, Q46, n91
patience and unity between partners enjoined, K67, K70, Q4, n98
purpose, K63, n88, n133, n134
with relatives, limits. 7-8, K107, Q50, n133
with unbelievers, K139, Q84
verses, Q3, Q12

Mashriqu'l-Adhkár (House of Worship), 15, K31, K115, 155, n53, 254

children to recite tablets in, K150, 159
dawn prayers, K115, Q15, n142
dependencies, n53
prohibition of pulpits and sermons, n168

Material means, to make use of, K66, K113, 163
Maturity, age of. See also Human race, coming of age

for Bahá'í administrative purposes, n49
for betrothal and marriage, Q43, Q92, 148
for performance of religious duties, Q20, Q92, 144, n13, n25

Prayer for the Dead and burial rings, Q70, n10, n149

under-age inheritors, K27, n46

Mecca, n7
Medicine, n144, n170. See also Physicians
Meetings, Bahá'í, n19, n168. See also Nineteen Day Feast
Men. See also Divorce; Inheritance; Mutatis Mutandis, application of laws applies equally to both sexes; Remarriage

burial rings, inscription, K129
hair, length of, K44, n69
marriage verse, Q3
membership of Universal House of Justice confined to, n80
pilgrimage enjoined, Q29
servants. See Maid
wearing of silk, K159, n174
work, injunction to, n56

Mendicancy, 15, K33, K147, n56, n162
Menstruation

during the fast, K13, 147, n20, n34
and Obligatory Prayer, K13, 144, n20, n34

Messengers. See Manifestation(s) of God
Midday. See Noon
Middle Way, K43
Mind, K122, n144, n170. See also Reason, power of
Mischief, K64, K123, 160
Mithqál, definition, Q23, n78, 254
Moderation. See Middle Way; Propriety
Monasticsm, 15, K36, 156, n61
Money. See Charity; Dowry; Fund, Bahá'í; Huqúqu'llah; Inheritance; Investment, financial; Wealth; Zakát
Monogamy, 15, K63, n89
Morality, implications of violating laws of, n77. See also Chastity; Immorality
Morning. See also Sunrise

definition (for the purpose of Obligatory Prayer), K6, Q83, 144, 146, n5, n6
determining time, Q64
recitation of verses, K149, Q68, n165. See also Recitation of sacred Writings and verses
times of the Fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Moses, n111-12
Mosque(s), Q94, n19

Aqsá, K85, n116

Most Great Announcement, K167, n180
Most Great Beauty. See Bahá'u'lláh
Most Great Festival. See Holy Days; Ridván
Most Great House. See Bahá'u'lláh, House of, in Baghdád
Most Great Infallibility. See Infallibility
Most Great Law. See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
Most Great Name. See Greatest Name
Most Great Order. See Order, World
Most Great Prison. See 'Akká
Most Holy Book. See Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Most Holy Shrine. See Bahá'u'lláh, Shrine of
Most Mighty Branch. See 'Abdu-l-Bahá
Mother. See also Inheritance

first educator, n76

Mother Book, K103, n129
Muhammad (Apostle of God), 14, n7, n85, n89, n128, n158
Muhammad-'Alí, Archbreaker of Bahá'u'lláh's Covenant, n1, n9
Muhammad-Hasan, Shaykh, K166, 164, n178
Muhammad-i-Isfahání, Siyyid, K184, 164, n190, n192
Muhammad Karím Khán-i-Kirmání, Hájí Mírzá, K170, 164, n182
Muharram, Q2, n138
Murder, 15, K19, K73, 157, n35. See also Manslaughter

attempt on life of Bahá'u'lláh, n190
penalty for, K62, n86, n87
of Siyyid Muhammad-i-Isfahání, n192

Music, K51, 158, n79
Muslims. See Islám
Mutatis mutandis, application of laws equally to both sexes, 7-8, n38, n133
Muttering sacred verses in public, K108, 157, n135. See also Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses
Mystery, Land of, K37, Q100, n63. See also Adrianople

Nabíl-i-A'zam, n172, n178, n179
nails, paring, K106, 161
Najaf, n178
Najíbíyyih Garden, n107. See also Ridván
Nakhud(s), Q23, n78, 254
Name(s)

as barriers to recognition of Manifestation of God, K167, n180
of months. See Calendar, Bahá'í
place names referred to by initial letter, n122

Names and attributes of God and/or Bahá'u'lláh, K18, K60, K110, 95, n23, n147

Almighty, 17, K6, K16, K37, K38, K40, K49, K80, K101, K163, K175, K176, K177, 95, 99, n86, n144, n170
Ancient of Days, K80, K86, K97, Q96, Q105
Answerer, K129
Avenger, K153
Beauty, K13, K38, 93, 97, 98, n20, n160
Beloved, 93, n3, n23
Beneficient, K97
benevolence, 98
Best-Beloved, K4, K80, K129
Bestower, K97
Bounteous (All-, Ever-), K34, K36, K151, K184
Bountiful (All-, Most-), K42, K46, K86, K97, K114, K163, K189, 95, 101
Compassionate (Most), K14, K24, K31, K45, K75, K129, K150, K179, 93, n23, n149
Compelling (All-), K40
Creator. See Creation
Dawning-place of all signs, K169
Desire of the World, K1, K157, 93, 98
Eternal Truth, K54, K125, n23
Ever-Abiding, K14, K88, K104
Everlasting, K41, K86, Q105, n160
Exalted, K30, K56, K80, K94, K132, 93, 96, n144
Excellent (Most), K134
Expounder, K10, Q96
Faithful, K109
Fashioner, K97, K167
Forgiving (All-, Ever-), K10, K14, K49, K74, K75, K88, K151, K163, K169, K184, 101, 102
Generous (Most), K10, K16, K32, K75, K97, K114, K142, K169, 102
Glorious (All-), K9, K36, K50, K55, K73, K94, K137, 93, 96, n11, n23, n33, n137, n144.
See also Greatest Name
Gracious (All-), K21, K34, K86, K97, K106
grandeur, K88, K177
Help in Peril, K82, K149, K168, K175, K180, 101, 101
High, Most, K2, K16, K22, K24, K30, K86, K136, K137, K142, K170, K175, Q100, n24
Inaccessible, n144
Incomparable, K18, K50, K53, K74, K106, K143
Informed (All-), K40, K60, K97, K130, K143, K164, K189, Q101
justice, K170
Keeper of His pledge, K56
King of the seen and unseen, 98
Knowing (All-), K9, K39, K40, K52, K53, K56, K88, K89, K93, K123, K124, K130, K168, K189, 98
Lord of

Mankind, K8, K16, K26, K154
Men, 100
Names, K49, K132, 93, 96
Nations, 94
Religions, K31, K36
worlds, K10, K44, K85, K98, K138

Beginning and end, K16, K28
Being, K139, 97, 98
Creation, K11
Grace, K14
Judgement, K18, K56
Majesty, K14, K158, 94, Q106
Power, 17
Seen and Unseen, K11, K98, 98, n18
Splendor, K13, n20
Throne on high and earth below, K86, 97, 98
Utterance, K88

loving providence, 6, K3, K29, K75, K117
Maker of the Heavens, K18, 93
Mankind, Lord of all, K8, K16, K26, K154
Merciful (All-), 17, K2, K3, K7, K21, K29, K30, K35, K40, K73, K74, K86, K101, K107, K110, K116, K129, K133, K136, K137, K138, K139, K150, K158, K165, K173, K175, K178, K184, 93, 100, n51, n107, n149, n170
mercy, 17, K59, K136, K140, 92-93, 94, 95, 100, 102
might, K42, K82, K129, K177, 93-94, 95, 101
Mighty, K8, K39, K42, K56, K115, K132, K134, K183, K184, 98
Munificent, K25, K142, Q102
Omnipotent, K6, K24, K100, K132, K184
Omniscient, K6, K43, K60, K97, K110, K132, K138, K143, K146, K151, K159, K160, K164, K175, K179, Q96, Q101
Ordainer (Supreme), K6, K12, K24, K56, K81, K88, K110, K128, K129, K137, K159, 95, Q96, Q101, Q105
Pardoner, K8, K21, K34
Peerless, K86, n144
Perceiving (All-), K151
Possessing (All-), K2, K22, K94, K170, 100
Possessor, K64, K167, 97, 100
potency, K129, K175
Powerful (All-, Most-), K40, K103, K120, K132, 99
Praised (All-), K40, K49, K115, K134
Protector, K39, K78, K84, K100, K109, K167, K172, K184, 92
Reckoner, K123
righteousness, K83, K136, K141
Ruler (Supreme), invocation, K132, Q101, Q102
Self-Subsisting, K41, K78, K82, K100, K149, K168, K175, K180, 92, 101, 101
Self-Sufficient, K61, K182
Signs, Revealer of, K42
Source of

Command, K6
Divine inspiration, K1
Revelation, K82

Sovereign of Eternity, K96
sovereignty, K20, K78, K103, K115, K167, K178
strength, K44
Subduing (All-), K132
Summoner, n158
Supreme, K81, K109, K128, K129, K137, K180, n24
terrible in punishing, K37
True One, K33, K36, K71, K73, K80, K120, K166, K168, K176, Q94, Q106, n160
Truth, Sun of, K6, n8
Unconstrained, K54, K131, K166
Universe

Fashioner of, K167
Ruler of, n23

Unrestrained, K6, K18
Unseen, K30
Verses, Revealer of, K8, K36, K146
wisdom, 17, K44, K68, K98, K101, K177, K180, n86
Wise (All-), K12, K37, K39, K40, K88, K120, K132, K138, K146, K160, K163
wrath, K170

Napoleon III, 16, K86, 164, n118
Násiri'd-Dín Sháh, n177
National Spiritual Assembly. See House of Justice, National (Secondary)
Natural events, fearful, K11, n18
Naw-Rúz. See also Calendar, Bahá'í; Holy Days

method of determining date, Q35, n26

Negligence, K40, K134, K171
Neighbor, behaviour towards, 2, 158, 160-161, n163
Nephews, K23, n38. See also Inheritance
News, n82
Neices, K23, n38. See also Inheritance
Night. See also Evening; Sunset

determining of time for prayer and fasting, K10
recitation of Verses, K149, Q68, n165. See also Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses
times of the Fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Nimrod, K41, n65
Nineteen Day Feast, 15, K57, Q48, n82
Non-Bahá'í(s)

acceptable as witnesses, Q79, n99
and law of inheritance, Q34, n38, n158
marriage with, permitted, K139
parents, consent to marriage, n92

Noon. See also Midday

definition (for purpose of Obligatory Prayer), K6, Q83, 144, 146, n5-n6. See also Obligatory Prayers; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses

North, extreme, K10, n17, n26
Numbers. See Abjad notation
Nursing women, fasting and, K16, 147, n31

Obedience

to government, 16, K64, K95, 160
to laws of God, K2, K7, K29, K148. See also Observance of laws of God

true liberty is, 16, K125

to results of consultation, Q99

Obligatory Prayer(s), 15, K6, K8-14, K18, 93, 99, 101, Q14, Q58-67, Q77, Q81-82-83, 143-46, n3-22, n25.
See also Prayer; Prayer for the Dead; Prayer of the Signs; Rak'ah

and ablutions. See Ablutions

verse in replacement of, K10, Q51, n16, n34

choice of one, Q65, 144, n3
exemptions from, 144, n20

when ill, K10, Q93, n14, n20
in old age, K10, n14, n20
in times of insecurity, K14, Q58, 146, n21

prostrations and verse in replacement of, K14, Q21, Q58-59-60-61, 146, n21

for women in their courses, K13, 144, n14, n20

verse in replacement of, K13

long (first), 93-99, Q67, Q82, 145
medium, 99-101, Q83, Q86, 146, n5, n34
movements and prostrations, K10, 144, 145, n4, n15
noonday. See below short (third)
Qiblih. See Qiblih
short (third), 101, Q81, Q86, 145, n5
Tablet of, 93-99-101, Q63, Q65
when travelling, K14, Q21, Q58, Q59, 146, n21

Observance of laws of God, K1-2, K17, K45, K62, K71, K97, K134, K138, K147, K171

love for God as motive for, K4, 163

Occupation, obligation to engage in, 15, K33, n56, n162. See also Work
Old age. See Elderly
Oneness. See God, oneness of
Opium, 15, K155, K190, n170
Opposition. See Bahá'í Faith, opposition to
Oppression, K73, K88, K148, n170. See also Bahá'u'lláh, sufferings; Tyranny
Order. See also Administrative Order

in society, 17, K2, K64
World, 13-15, K181, 162, n189

Ordinances, See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
Orphans, K21
Ottoman Empire, n119-20

Paradise, K46, K106

Words of, n61

Parents

consent to marriage, K65, Q13, n92
duty to educate children, K48, K150, Q105, 156, n76
and inheritance. See Inheritance
respect and kindness to, Q104, Q106, 159, n92

Parliaments. See also Governments

enjoined to adopt universal language and script, 16, K189, 162, n193

Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. See Holy Days
Passion(s), K2, K41, K64, K89, K184, 160. See also Desire
Path, Straight, K14, K112, K186
Peace, 12, K67, K93, 100, n173

Peace - Compilation
The Promise of World Peace - A Statement by the Universal House of Justice

Patience, K87

in marriage, K67, Q4, n98
year of. See Divorce

Peacekeeping, international force for, n173
Pederasty, K107, n134
Pen. See Bahá'u'lláh, Names of
Penalties. See Adultery; Arson; Fornication; Manslaughter; Murder; Rape; Sodomy; Striking a person; Theft
People of Bahá. See Bahá'ís
People of the Bayán. See Bayán, People of, addressed
Peoples (of the world). See Human race
Perfume, use of, K76, 161
Persia (Iran), n44, n122, n124, n126, n131-32, n176
Persian baths, K106, n131
Perseverance, 160. See also Steadfastness
Perversion, source of. See Yahyá, Mírzá
Peyote, n170
Philanthropy, n125. See also Huqúqu'lláh; Mashriqu'l-Adhkár; Zakát
Philosophy, divine, n194
Physicians, K113, 161, n134

permitted to prescribe alchohol or other drugs, n144, n170

Piety, K64, K148, K149, K157, n61, n135
Pilgrimage

ordained, K32, Q25, 155
places of, defined, Q29, n54, n154
shaving of heads, Q10, n68
women exempted, K32, n55

Plurality of wives. See Monogamy
Point of Adoration. See Qiblih
Point of the Bayán. See Báb, the
Polygamy, n89
Pools, Persian, K106, n131-32. See also Bath(s)
Poor

assistance to, K16, n53, n56, n161, n162

in educating children, K48

dowry payment by, n95

Possessions

duty to offer to Manifestation of God abrogated, K114, 158, n141
evanescence of, K40, K86

Posture of unity, n22
Poverty. See also Poor

elimination of, K147

Power

of God. See God
of kings, K86, K93, n118
rational, n130
of the tongue, K160

Practices of former Dispensations, Dispensations, religious, of the past
Praise of God. See God, praise of
Prayer, 4, n4, n25. See also Ablutions; Mashriqu'l-Adhkár

cleanliness enjoined when praying, K76
congregatonal, 15, K12, 146, 157, n19
dawn, K33, K115, Q15, n142
for the dead. See Prayer for the Dead
evening, K33
hair does not invalidate, K9, n12
muttering in public, K108, 157, n135
natural events, fearful. See Prayer of the Signs
obligatory. See Obligatory Prayers

Prayer for the Dead, K8, 102, n10-11, n149

congregational, 15, K12, n10, n19
when unable to read, K8

Prayer of the Signs, K11, Q52, 146, n18
Precepts. See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
Pregnancy, K16, 147, n31
Preservation of Holy Places and Historical Sites. See Holy Places and Histoorical Sites
Presidents, 16, K88
Pretender, K37, K117, K184, n190
Pride, 16, K41, K82, K86, K89, K122, K148, K149, 160, n64, n65
Priesthood, Priests. See Clergy
Primal Point. See Báb, the
Primogeniture, n44. See also Inheritance
Problems

personal, n52
solution of, 91

Profession, obligation to engage in, K33, n56, n162. see also Occupation, obligation to engage in; Trade; Work
Progressive Revelation. See Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh; Revelation, progressive; Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
Prohibitions, 4, 15, 17, 156-58
Promise(s). See also Promised One; Revelation, progressive

of Divine assistance, K38, K53, K74, 164
fulfillment of promise, K35, K80, K156, n160
obligation to fulfill, K67, K156

Promised One, K35, K88, n108, n153, n158, n160, n171, n185, n190. See also Bahá'u'lláh

fulfillment of promise of previous Dispensations, K35, K80, n160. See also Revelation, progressive

Proof(s). See also Testimony
- of Bahá'u'lláh's Revelation, K136, K165, K167, K183
- God, Revealer of, Q93
- of independence of the Báb's Dispensation, n109
Property

Aghsán have no right to property of others, K61, n85
of deceased. See Inheritance; Will
held in trust, Q96
lost, Q17, 156
payment of Huqúqu'lláh, Q8, Q42. See also Huqúqu'lláh
real estate, Q102

Prophecies

concerning the Rhine and Berlin, K90, n121
concerning fall of Napoleon III, n118

Prophet(s)

Seal of the, n180. See also Muhammad (Apostle of God)
station of, 15, K143, Q106, n160. See also Manifestation(s) of God

Propriety

bounds of, do not overstep, K123
in dress, K159, n175
in relation to music, K51
toward maid (or servant), K63, Q30, n90
under all conditions, K145

Prostration, K14

before another person forbidden, n57
on clean surface, K10, n15
compensating prostration, Q21, Q58, Q59, Q60, Q61, n21, n22. See also Obligatory Prayer(s)

Protection

of Bahá'í Faith (Cause of God), n183
laws of Bahá'u'lláh as, K45, K123-24-25, K155, n86, n170
of self, K159, n173

Prussia, n117
Public places

confession of sins in, n58
mutering verses on, K108, n135
Persian baths, K106, n131

Pulpits, use prohibited, 15, K154, 156, n168
Punishment(s), 15, n86

reward and, 91
for various offenses

adultery, Q23. See also Adultery
murder and arson, n86, n87. See also Arson; Murder; Capital punishment
sexual acts committed during year of patience, Q11. See also Sexual acts
theft, n70. See also Theft
using opium, n170. See also Opium

Whoso layeth claim to a Revelation direct from God, K37

Purification

of all things, K75, n106
of possessions and means of sustenance, K97, K146

Purity. See also Cleanliness

of water, Q91, n105
of heart, K116, K157, K175, K179

Qayyúmu'l-Asmá. See Báb, the, Writings of
Qiblih, 15, K6, K137, 144, n7

focus for Obligatory Prayers, K6, 93, 99, Q67, n7
identified by the Báb as Bahá'u'lláh, K137, 144, n7
and non-obligatory prayers, Q14
and Prayer for the Dead, Q85, n10, n19
resting place of Bahá'u'lláh, K6, 144, n8

Qualities enjoined on Bahá'ís.

See

Association
Charity
Chastity
Civility
Cleanliness
Constancy
Contentment
Courtesy
Detachment
Fairness
Faithfulness
Fear of God
Fellowship
Fidelity
Forbearance
Forgiveness
Godliness
Hospitality
Humility
Justice
Kindness
Knowledge
Love
Obedience

Parents, respect for and kindness to
Patience
Perseverance
Piety
Propriety
Purity
Reason, power of
Refinement
Remembrance of God
Respect
Service
Sincerity
Steadfastness
Tact
Tenacity
Tenderness
Trustworthiness
Truthfulness
Understanding
Unity
Uprightness
Virtue
Vision
Wisdom

Questioning

authority of God, K7, K49, K162
He Who God will make manifest, K126, 158, n146

Questions and Answers, vii, viii, 103-37
Qur'án (the Book), 14, n1, n2, n16, n129, n188

Islamic practices not derived from, K9, n72, n79, n174
laws

abrogated, K11, K68, n101
confirmed, Q106, Q107, n161

Radiance, attitude enjoined when reading Writings, K149, Q68, n165
Raffles. See Gambling and games of chance
Rak'ah(s), K6, K8, Q63, n4, n6, n9, n20. See also Obligatory Prayer(s)
Rape, n36
Reading

instruction of children in, K48, n76
of sacred verses, K36, K138

manner of, K149, Q68, n165, n168

Real estate. See Property
Reality, n75
Reason, power of, K119, n130, n144, n170
Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses, K116, K150, Q52. See also Mashriqu'l-Adhkár

daily

of "Alláh-u-Abhá," K18, n33
of Obligatory Prayer(s), Q14, n3-n4-n5-n6-n7, n19. See also Obligatory Prayer(s)
of verses, K149, Q68, n165

of Prayer for the Dead, K8, Q85, n10, n19
in public, K154, n168. See also Muttering sacred verses in public
of verse replacing Prayer of the Signs, K11, Q52
of verses alternative to

ablutions, K10, Q51, n16, n34
fasting, K13, n34
Obligatory Prayers, K13, K14, Q58, Q60

Recognition of. See also Bahá'u'lláh, recognition of

Bahá'í Faith within society, n49
Manifestation of God, K55, K80, K85, K100, K157, K182-83, n1, n48

barriers (veils) to,

earthly desires, K39, K82, K86, n23
learning, K41, K102, n60
names, n180
religious leaders, K165, K167
removal of, K47, K132, K165, K171
scripture, K134, n155

and obedience to Laws, twin duties, 16, K1
result of, K7, K1

positions and aims of Bahá'í Faith, n49
precepts as a means of order and security, K2
purpose of Laws, K2
significance of Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 17-18
unity of God, Q106
verity "He shall not be asked of His doings," K161-62-63, 162. See also Infallibility

Reconciliation, Q98, n100. See also Divorce
Refinement, K74

definition of Arabic word, n74
effect of, n104

Rejection. See also Bahá'u'lláh, rejection of

of the Báb, n178
of Bahá'u'lláh, K140, K166, K184, n190
of Him Whom God will make manifest, n185

Relief of poor or suffering, n53, n161
Religion(s) (other than Bahá'í Faith), K7. See also Dispensations, religious, of the past

followers, K73, n180

Bahá'u'lláh's precepts, Water of Life to, K29
consort with, 16, K75, K144, n173
refutations by, K168

leaders, K99, K101-02-03-04, K165-66, n64, n171. See also Clergy
Mother Books, n129
prophecies (promises), fulfilment of, K35, K80, n160
scriptures, 14, K136, K138, K168, n2, n160, n180

Remarriage

due to death of spouse, K67, Q27, 149-50, n97, n99
due to prolonged absence, K67, Q4, 149-50, n96, n97-98
with former spouse, K68, Q31, 151, 151-52, 158, n101-02

Remembrance of God, K40, K43
Repentance. See Sin
Reproofs, 161-62
Republics of America, K88
Residence. See House(s); Inheritance
Respect

for parents, Q104, Q106
for people of learning and accomplishment, n110

Restoration of Holy Places. See Historical Places and Historical Sites
Retirement. See Age
Revelation

nature of, n23, n129, n160
progressive, 1-2, 8-9, 13-14

and authority of Manifestation of God, K129, n75
fulfillment of previous Dispensations, K80, K142, n108, n109, n156, n158, n160, n185
future, K37, n62
and recognition, K167, n155, n180
unity of Manifestations of God, K80, K103, K175-76-77, n111, n160

purpose of, Q106

Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh. See also Bahá'í Faith; Bahá'u'lláh, Writings of; Dispensation, Bahá'í; Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh; Text, Sacred

Antichrist of, n192
birth in Síyáh-Chál, 9, n62, n126
interpretation forbidden, K105, n130. See also Interpretation of Sacred Text
metaphor of "Hidden Treasure," n23
Most Great Infallibility disclosed, K47, n75
principle of progressive revelation, K98, K183, n89, n126, n180
promises of former Dispensations fulfilled, K80, K142, n156, n158, n160, n185
proofs, K136, K165, K167, K183
recognition enjoined, 16, K1, K85-86, K134, n1, n155
redefines customs and concepts of past, 2, K138, n2, n93
relationship to Faith of the Báb. See Báb, the
symbolism of letter "vav," n172

Revelation, Kingdom of, K91, K109, 99
Revenge, n86
Reversal, Great, K157, n171, n172
Reward and punishment, 91. See also Punishment(s)
Rhine, 16, K90, n121
Riches. See Wealth
Ridván, K75, n107, n138, n140. See also Festivals, Bahá'í; Holy Days
Right of God. See Huqúqu'lláh.
See also Inheritance; Lost property
Ring. See Burial
Ritual uncleanliness. See Uncleanliness, ritual, concept of, abolished
Ruler(s), K88, K89. See also House(s) of Justice; Kings; Kingship

and learned, n183

Sable, K9, 146, n12
Sacred House. See Bahá'u'lláh, House of, in Baghdád, Báb, the, House of, in Shíraz
Sacred Text. See Text, Sacred
Sadness

backbiting as cause, n37
not to cause, 92, Q98, 158
fine for causing abolished, K148, n163

Sadratu'l-Muntahá, K100, K148, 99, n128, n164
Saints, n160
Salát, n3. See Obligatory Prayer(s)
School

of God, K176-77, n185
of inner meaning and explanation, K175
of Transcendent Oneness, K175

Science(s)

divine philosophy, n194

most firm foundation, K189

purpose, K77, 159, n110

Script, common, 16, K189, 162, n193, n194
Scripture. See 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Writings; Báb, the, Writings; Bahá'u'lláh, Writings; Bayán; Interpretation of Sacred Text; Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Religion(s) (other than Bahá'í Faith; Text, Sacred; Verse(s), Holy
Sea of Purification, K75, n106
Seal

of the Prophets, n180. See also Muhammad (Apostle of God)
Tablets embellished with, K117, n143

Seat of Justice, K23. See also House(s) of Justice
Seclusion. See Asceticism
Security, 17, K2, Q58

collective, n173

Sedan, battle of, n118
Self-defence, K159, n173
Semen, K74, 158, n103
Sermons, n168
Servant, domestic, K63, Q30, 156, n90
Service, 16, K125, K178, n2, n56. See also Teaching the Cause

exhortation to arise, K35, K38
exhortation to Kings, K82, K84
Promise of Divine Assistance, K53, K74

Sexual acts. See also Chastity; Immorality

lawful, n134. See also Marriage
unlawful

adultery, K19, K49, Q23, Q49, 157, n36, n77, n90
consequences, K49, n36, n77, n134
during year of patience, Q11
fornication, n36, n77
homosexuality, 157, n134

Sháh, n177, n182
Sháh-Bahrám, n160
Shaving the head, K44, Q10, 158, n68, n69
Shaykí School, n171, n182
Shí'ih Islám, n109, n160, n178. See also Islám

practices, n85, n90, n103, n175

Shiráz, n138. See also Báb, the, House of, in Shiráz
Shoghi Effendi (Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith), vii, 255. See also Guardianship; Aghsán

Divine Plan, implementation of, 4
Guardian of the Faith, 3, n66, n125, n130
Hands of the Cause, appointment, n183
Interpreter of Sacred Text, 3, 4, n130
and Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 6-7

annotations to, viii
description in God Passes By, ix, 13-18
synopsis and codification, vii
translation, 10-11

passing of, n66, n67, n183
writings

individual works

God Passes By, 13-18, n108, n158, n190-91-92
World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, n173, n189

Shrines. See Báb, the; Bahá'u'lláh
Shroud. See Burial
Sickness. See Illness
Sifter of Wheat. See Gandum-Pák-Kun
Silk

for shrouds, K130, n149, n151
wearing of, K159, 158, n174. See also Clothing

Silver. See also Dowry

utensils, K46, 158, n72

confession of, K34, n58
forgiveness of, K49, K184, Q11, Q47, 102, n37, n58
repentance, K34, K37, K49, K184

Sincerity K29, K108, Q106, n95
Singing, K51. See also Music
Sisters. Inheritance
Sites, Historical. See Holy Places and Historical Sites
Sitting, K154, n168

associated with Obligatory Prayers, 96, 98, 100, Q81
associated with compensatory verses, Q58, n22
in Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, K115
when repeating "Alláh-u-Abhá," K18

Six Year Plan, vii
Siyáh-Chál, 9, n62, n126, 255
Skills, n162. See also Profession, obligation to engage in
Slander, n37. See also Calumny
Slavery, prohibition of, 15, K72, 156
Sloth, 15, K33, 157, n56
Smoking, n32
Society

condition of, 12, K39, K40. K124, n170
divine law in response to conditions of, 2-3, 6, 7, 91, n89
effect of Divine Revelation on, 1-2, K54, K75, K79, K110, K181, n93, n106, n109
foundation of, n134
function of wealth in, n38
future state of, 1-2, 6, 13, 14, K189, n56, n173, n189, n194
institutions vital to, 91, n53, n82, n134
role of

to promote industriousness, n56
to promote justice, n86, n173

role of divine law, 1-3, 4-6, 13, 14, K3, K29, K99, K186, 91, n92
role of individual, K120, K144, K173, Q71, n56, n61, n76, n110

Sodomy, K107, Q49, n134
Son, eldest, n38, n44, n66. See also Inheritance
Sorrow. See Sadness
Soul

condition of sanctified, Q68, n23
hindrances, K161-62-63, n134, n170
influence of Divine Revelation, K54, K55, K148, 95, 95-96, n23
of Manifestation of God, n160. See also Manifestations of God
uplifment of, K51, K149, K161, K163, n25, n79, n104

South, extreme, K10, n17
Sovereign, Sign of the, K157, n171
Sovereignty

of Bahá'í Faith, n26, n49
of God, K74, K172, K182

relation to kingship, K82

Speech, K160. See also Languages; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses

to assist God through, K73
manner of delivery, n168

Spirit

of God, title for Jesus Christ, K80, n113
Holy, K37, n23, n160

Spot, in reference to

'Akká, K37, K81, K100, n63, n127
Baghdád, K133, Q32, n154
Constantinople, K89, n120
Garden of Ridván, n107
Qiblih, K6, n7, n8
Shíráz, K133, Q32, n154

Spouse. See Adultery; Divorce; Inheritance; Marriage
Spring equinox, n26
Standing

to deliver talks, n168
movements of Obligatory Prayer, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, n4
for recitation of Prayer for the Dead, n10, n19

State, matters of, 91. See also House(s) of Justice
Statutes of God, 17-18. See also Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh
Steadfastness, K134, K164, K173, K183. See also Obedience
Stealing. See Theft
Stepparent, marriage with forbidden, 7-8, K107, 148, n133
Stewards, Chief, n183. See also Hands of the Cause
Straight Path, 17, K14, K186
Street, muttering sacred verses in, K108, 157, n135. See also Public places
Strife, K169, 92, n173. See also Conflict
Striking a person, K148, 157

penalties for, K56, n81

Study of

arts and sciences, K77, 159, n110
Kitáb-i-Aqdas, viii, 8
languages, K118, 161. See also Language(s)
teachings, K149, K182. See also Interpretation of Sacred Text

Subh-i-Azal. See Yahyá, Mírzá
Succession, n181. See also 'Abdu'l-Bahá; Shoghi Effendi; Yahyá, Mírzá; Ahmad-i-Ahsá'í, Shaykh
Suffering of Bahá'u'lláh. See Bahá'u'lláh, sufferings
Summons of Bahá'u'lláh to

divines, K104. See also Clergy
human race, K59
kings, K82
people of Bahá, K84

Sun as symbol for

laws, K7, K108
Manifestation of God, K6, K41, K53, n8

Sunní Islám, leaders of, n120. See also Islám
Sunrise

prayer at dawn, K33

in the Mashriqu'l-Adhkár, K115, Q15, n142

time for Obligatory Prayer, Q83, 144, 145-146, n5. See also Obligatory Prayer(s)
times for Fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Sunset (Sundown)

determining date of Naw-Rúz, Q35
time for Obligatory Prayer, Q83, 144, 145-146, n5
times for Fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Supplication. See Prayer
Synopsis and Codification, vii-viii, 139-64

Tablet(s) (Writings) of

'Abdu'l-Bahá. See 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Writings
the Báb. See Báb, the, Writings; Bayán
Bahá'u'lláh. See Bahá'u'lláh, Writings; Kitáb-i-Aqdas

Tact, 6, K73, 160
Tax, n85. See also Zakát
Teacher. See also Inheritance

of Bahá'í Faith. See Teaching the Cause
divine. See Manifestations of God
and spiritual education of child, n40

Teaching the Cause, 159, n183

to children, K150, 159. See also Children
exhortations to arise. See also Service

to all, 16, K38, K53
to kings, K84
to "learned," K173
to religious leaders, K169

exhortation to assist teachers, K117, 159
learning languages, for purpose of, K118, 161
power of the tongue, K73, K160
promise of divine assistance, K38, K53, K74
teachers

station of, K117
who depart from the Writings, K117, 159

Temper, not to lose, K153, 92, 160
Temple. See also Mashriqu'l-Adhkár

of human body, K96, K120, K155, n160
of Manifestation of God, K86

Temple Mount, Jerusalem, n116
Tenacity K74. See also Steadfastness
Tenderness, K184, K184, 92
Testament. See Covenant; Will

Old, n1. See also Bible; Gospels

Testimony, 17, K136, K140, K165, K167, K170. See also Proof(s)

will and testament, K109, n137. See also Will
of witnesses (legal), K67, Q79, n99. See also Witnesses, just

Text, Sacred (Words of Bahá'u'lláh). See also Interpretation of Sacred Text; Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses; Translation of Bahá'í Writings; Writings

Arabic, use of, 10-11
authority and integrity, K53, K117, 159, n143
deviation from, K117, 159
publication, vii-viii
reading from pulpits prohibited, n168. See also Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses
reference to, in resolving differences, K53, 159
revelation, K184, Q57
study, 8, K149, K182, 159
translation, 10-12

Theft, 157

punishments specified, 15, K45, Q49, n70
mark on brow of thief, K45, n71
of superseded Obligatory Prayer, n9

Theology, n110
Throne, K133. See also Holy Places and Historical Sites
Tihrán, n122

apostrophe addressed to, 16-17, K91-92, 163
birthplace of

Bahá'u'lláh, n123
revelation of Bahá'u'lláh, 9, n62, n126

Tithes. See Zakát
Title. See 'Abdu'l-Bahá; Báb, the; Names and attributes of God and/or Bahá'u'lláh
Tongue. See Backbiting; Language(s); Speech
Town. See Cities; City dweller
Trade. See also Occupation, obligation to engage in; Profession, obligation to engage in; Work

in slaves, K72, 156

Traditions, n2, n22, n65, n114. See also Customs; Dispensations, religious, of the past; Hadíth
Training, See Education
Transgression(s), K143, K155, K162

of bounds of propriety, n175
confession of, 2, K34, 157, n58
of laws of God, K29, Q94, n37

Translation of Bahá'í Writings, 10-12. See also Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Transmutation of elements, n194
Travel

during Fast, K16, Q22, Q75, 147, n30
and marital relations, K67, K69, Q4, Q27, 149-50, 151, n96-97-98-99
and pilgrimage, n55
Obligatory Prayer during, K14, Q21, Q58-59-60-61, 146, n21-22
removal of restrictions in Bayán, K131, 158, n153

Treachery, n1, n190
Treasure

Hidden, K15, n3
trove, Q101, 156

Treasury, Q72, n42. See also House(s) of Justice
Tree beyond which there is no passing. See Sadratu'l-Muntahá
Trespass(es), K73
Trust

in God, K33, K153, K160
property in, Q96, 156. See also Trustees

Trusted ones of the Merciful (Trustees), 13, K30, 91, n51. See also House(s) of Justice
Trustees

of the House of Justice. See House(s) of Justice
in inheritance law, K27, n46

Trustworthiness, 16, K120, Q106, 160, n46
Truth

of Bahá'u'lláh's words, K70, K134, K182-83-84
and knowledge, n110
of Law(s) of Bahá'u'lláh, K3, K7, K162-63
of Manifestations of God, n75, n160
power of, K38, K64, K98, K140, K142
Sun of, K6, n8

Truthfulness, 16, K120, Q106, 160
Turkey, n120
Twin Birthdays. See Holy Days
Tyranny, K86, K89, K141. See also Opppression

'Udí Khammár, 14
Unanimity in decision-making, Q99, n52
Unbeliever. See Non-Bahá'í
Uncles, K23, n38. See also Inheritance
Uncleanliness, ritual concept abolished, K75, 158, n20, n103, n106
Understanding. See also Vision

and consultation, n52
of individuals and interpretation, K167, n130, n180
the Law(s) of God, 2
and recognition, 17, K140, Q106. See also Recognition

Unity

of Bahá'ís, 16, K57-58, K65, K70, 161, n82, n95
of Bahá'í Faith, 6, 8, 14
of Manifestations of God, n160
of mankind, 12, 14, K189, n173, n194
posture of, n22

Universal House of Justice. See House of Justice, Universal
"Upright Alif," K157, n172
Uprightness, Q106
Utensils, gold and silver, K46, 158, n72
Utterance. See Speech

Vanity, K36

vain imaginings, K17, K41, K132, K165, 98, 159

Vassals, K82. See also Kings
Veils, K132, K165, K171, 93. See also Detachment; Recognition

of concealment, K47, K175, K176
created by Divines K165, K167
of earthly desires K50, K82, K86, n23
of learning K102, N60
of names, K167, n180

Vengeance, n86. See also Revenge
Verity. See Truth
Vernal equinox, n26
Verse(s), Holy. See also Writings, Bahá'í

allegorical, n130
definition, n165
disparities between, Q57, Q63, n109
effect of, K116, K148-49
recitation. See Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses
in replacement of

ablutions, K10, Q51, n34
fasting, K13, n34
Obligatory Prayers, K13-14, Q58, Q60, 146, n20-21. See also Obligatory Prayer(s)

marriage verses Q3. See also Marriage
reflection upon, K136

Vicegerency, K167, n181
Victory of Bahá'í Faith. See Bahá'í Faith, victory
Viláyat, n181
Village, House of Worship in every, K115, n53
Village dweller

amount of dowry payable by, K66, Q87, 149, n93-94-95
definition of, Q88

Vineyard of God, n114
Violence forbidden, n170. See also Abuse forbidden; Contention; Murder
Virginity

and dowry, Q47, 150
and parental consent to marriage, Q13, 148

Virtue, K71
Vision. See also Understanding of Bahá'u'lláh

universal, 1-2, 12
unrivaled, K101

Wages payable to servants, Q30, n90. See also Slavery, prohibition
War n173

holy, n173-74

Warnings of Bahá'u'lláh, 161-64

to Constantinople, K89, n120
to ecclesiastical leaders, 14-15. See also Clergy
to followers, 16
to kings of the earth, K82
about falsely claiming revelation from God, K37
about opposition to the Faith, K37, 163, n63
to William I, 16, K86

Washing, K74, K76, 161, n34. See also Cleanliness; Water

of face. See Ablutions
of feet, K152, Q97, n167
of hands. See Ablutions
oneself, K106, n131-32
of soiled things, K74, K76, n105

Watches, Q64
Water, K57, K135, 161

for ablutions, Q51. See also Ablutions
all created out of, K148
in Persian pools, K106, n131-32
pure

definition, Q91
use required, K74, K106, n105

as symbol, K29, K50, K54, K80, K135
for washing

oneself, K106
things, K74, n105
warm recommended, Q51, Q97, n167

Wealth, K40, K48. See also Charity; Money; Possessions; Property

and charity, K147, n162
and dowry, K66, N95. See also Dowry
and Huqúqu'lláh, Q90, See also Huqúqu'lláh
and obligation to work, n56
social function, n38

Weapons, n83, n173
Wedding. See also Betrothal; Dowry; Marriage

must occur within ninety-five days of betrothal, Q43

Wedlock. See Marriage
Week, n147. See also Calendar, Bahá'í
Welfare, Q101. See also Mashriqu'l-Adhkár
Wheat, Sifter of. See Gandum-Pák-Kun
Wickedness, K64, K123
Widow(s), K21, K89
Wife. See Divorce; Dowry; Inheritance; Marriage; Remarriage
Will. See also Inheritance; Intestacy

adornment with Greatest Name, K109, n137
obligation to write, 16, K109, 156, n136
owners jurisdiction over disposition of property, Q69, n38, n136

Will of God. See God
Will and Testament

of 'Abdu'l-Bahá. See 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Writings of
Bahá'u'lláh. See Bahá'u'lláh, Writings of

William I, King of Prussia, 16, K86, 162, n117-18
Wine, 15, n144. See also Intoxicants

as symbol, K4-5, K150, K173, n2

Wisdom

Divine, K45, K53, K68, K97, K182
in laws and teachings, K29, K33, n86, n89
related to coming maturity of mankind, n194
required in availing oneself of exemptions, n20
required in observing laws of God, 6

Witnesses, just

definition, Q79, n99
to spouses death, K67, Q79, n99
to year of patience, Q73, Q98, n100

Women. See also Betrothal; Divorce; Education; Inheritance; Maid (female servant); Marriage; Mutatis mutandis, application of laws eqully to both sexes; Remarriage; Wife

burial rings, inscription, K129
concept of uncleanliness in courses abolished, n20
eligibility as members of Spiritual Assemblies (Houses of Justice), n80
fasting, exemptions from, K13, 147, n20, n31
marriage verse, Q3
obligatory prayer, exemptions from, K13, 144, n20, n34
pilgrimage, exemption from, K32, n55
Prayer for the Dead reworded, 102
servants. See Maid, (female servant)
trade or profession, n56

Wood for coffins, K128, n149. See also Burial
Word(s)

of Bahá'u'lláh. See Bahá'u'lláh, Writings of; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses; Text, Sacred
definition of "Be", n188
and expression of spiritual realities, K116, n4
as veil to recognition of Revelation, K117, K167, n180

Word of God, K54, K55, K167, K169, n180

injunction to recite, K149, Q68. See also Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses
revealed by manifestations of God, n75, n143, n155, n165, n180

Work

exalted to rank of worship, 15, K33, 155-56, n56
heavy, during the fast, Q76, n31
homemaking, n56
obligation to engage in trade or profession, 15, K33, 155-56, n56, n162
suspension on Holy Days, Q1

Works. See also Deeds

acceptability dependent of God, K36, K167
God independent of man's, K59

World. See also Human Race; Society

civilisation, 1-2, K181. See also Bahá'u'lláh, World Order of; Commonwealth, world; Order, world
equilibrium upset, K181, n189
language. See Languages, universal
maturity, n194
unification of, 1, 2

Worlds, spiritual, K79, K166, K177

Greater and Lesser, K55, n23

World Order of Bahá'u'lláh, The, n173, n189
Worship. See also Fasting; Obligatory Prayer(s); Prayer

acceptability to God, K36, n60
House of Worship. See Mashriqu'l-Adhkár
obligation, K78, K184, 91-92, Q106
recitation of verses, K149. See also Recitation of sacred Writings and Versess
work exalted to rank of. See Work

Wounding a person, K56, n81
Wrangling. See Disputation
Writing, instruction in, K48, n76. See also Will
Writings

Bahá'í. See 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Writings; Báb, the, Writings; Bahá'u'lláh, Writings; Bayán; Interpretation of Sacred Text; Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses; Shoghi Effedi, Writings of; Text, Sacred; Translation of Bahá'í Writings; Verse(s), Holy
Islamic, n113. See also Islám; Qur'án
of Shaykh Muhammad-Hasan, n178

Yá Bahá'u'l-Abhá. See Greatest Name
Yahyá, Mírzá (Subh-i-Azal), 17, K184, K190, n177, n190-91-92
assurance of forgiveness should he repent, K184, 163
followers of, n177
Year. See also Calendar, Bahá'í

length of, n27, n62, n147
of patience. See Divorce
of waiting. See Lost Property

Zakát (Tithes), K146, Q107, 156, n161
Ziná, n36. See also Adultery
Zion, K80, n114
Zoroastrians, n160