INDEX

The references in the index refer to the individual Tablet, followed by the paragraph numbers within that Tablet. For example, a topic mentioned in the second paragraph of the Sœriy-i-Mulœk is cited as M2. Within each entry and sub-entry the index references are arranged in the order that the Tablets appear in this book.

Key to abbreviations:

SòRIY-I-HAYKALH
SòRIY-I-RA'êSSR
LAWH-I-RA'êSLR
LAWH-I-FU'çDF
SòRIY-I-MULòKM

'Abdu'l-'Az’z (Sult‡n of Turkey), H139, 183; F13; M58-83 Bah‡'u'll‡h proposes meeting with, LR25-26 mistreatment of Bah‡'u'll‡h, M73 will lose Adrianople, SR5 'Abdu'l-Ghaff‡r, LR5 'Abdu'll‡h-i-Ubayy, H243 Abraham, SR7, 18 Acts, see Deeds Adam, H24 Adrianople (Edirne), H27, 267; SR5, 15, 23; LR5; M74-75 Adultery, H135 Adversity, see Tests and trials 'Akk‡ (Most Great Prison), H140, 156, 169, 267; LR3-6, 27, 29 Alcohol, H88, 240; M103 Alexander II (Czar of Russia), H137, 158-170 high station for aiding Bah‡'u'll‡h, H158 prayer for, H169 'Al’-Akbar-i-Nar‡q’, M’rz‡, SR37 'Al’ P‡sh‡ (Ra'’s), F13 called to awaken, LR29 called to be just, LR18 deeds of, LR24 heedless of calamities, LR9 helplessness of, LR23 mortality of, LR10 pride of, SR2 rejection of Bah‡'u'll‡h, SR2, 6 responsible for exile of Bah‡'u'll‡h, LR25 tyranny of, LR2-6 Angels, H102, 191; F3-10, 12; M3, 36, 101 An’s, see Dhab’h Annas, H245 Aqs‡ Mosque, H91, 171 Armaments, H181; M8, 10 Asceticism and austerity, H86-87, 136 Atheists, M60 Azal, Subh-i, see Yahy‡, M’rz‡ B‡b (Point; 'Al’), H60, 73, 80 birth of, H153 declaration of, H153 identical with Bah‡'u'll‡h, H96-97 martyrdom of, H163; SR7; M3, 89, 91 rejected by kings, M3 return of John the Baptist, H121 B‡b’s (People of the Bay‡n) attempt on the Sh‡h's life, H188; M91 denunciation of Bah‡'’s as, H235 heedlessness of, H10-11, 15 rejection of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H8-9 veiled by the Bay‡n, H95 Baghd‡d (Zawr‡'), H103, 252, 261 Persian Consul-General in, see Buzurg Kh‡n, M’rz‡ Bah‡'’ Faith (Cause; Faith of God), H61, 71, 92-93, 126, 149, 160, 162, 176, 218, 229, 238; M17, 27 destiny of, SR4; M84, 86 kings' failure in duty to, M54 light of, H250 misrepresented, H235 protection of, H250, 268; M106 spread of, SR14 station of, H191; M23 triumph of, F14 unaffected by disbelievers, M95 Bah‡'’s (believers; favoured ones; true believers; people of faith) behold the Kingdom, H123 conceal sins of others, H51 courage of, H16 courteousness of, LR24 dependence on God, H14, 32, 218, 274; SR1, 37 detachment of, H214; SR13 execution of, M88 faithfulness of, H14-16, 145, 218 forbidden strife and contention, H210-213 humility of, H263 illumination of, H12, 35, 48, 64 imprisonment of, LR18, 27; F6 kings should protect, M63 mirror Bah‡'u'll‡h's Names, H64, 82-84 new race of men, H8, 13, 23-25, 30, 34, 41, 48, 61, 64; M53 patience of, H27-28, 208 persecution of, H204, 206, 208, 215, 216, 220, 230, 235-236, 252; SR5, 11-15, 26-27, 39-40; LR2-6, 8, 18; M20 purpose of, H211-214; SR41; F14 recompense of, SR41 sacrifice their lives, H16, 218-219, 222 sanctified, H48, 240 selflessness of, H212-213 sincerity of, H222-223 souls of, M94 steadfastness of, H13, 61; SR41 unseemly acts of, H239 wisdom of, H150 Bah‡'u'll‡h, abode of, H103, 167 houses in Adrianople, M75 accusations (calumnies) against, H196-197; M35, 100, 115 appointed by God, H63, 72, 81, 192 arrival in Constantinople, M24 authority of, H58, 81, 139 betrayed by M’rz‡ Yahy‡, H25-29 birth of, H153 childhood of, LR11-16 declaration of (Ridv‡n), H153 enemies of, H5, 25-29, 117; M100 exile of, H139-141, 216, 267; SR11-14, 39-40; M30, 74-75 extolled by Isaiah, H164 family of, H196; SR22, 27; LR11; M75, 101 fate of, H5 fearlessness of, H193, 258; M23, 33, 38 good pleasure of, H270 grace of, H46-48, 52, 61, 65, 102 gratitude of, H5, 273; M80 imprisonment of, H114, 140-141, 156, 158, 162, 167, 177, 188, 267-268; SR37; LR18, 27; M95 independence of, H23, 115, 166; SR38; M25, 33, 55 innocence of, M102 judgement of, H52, 81; M111 knowledge of, H21, 43, 65-66, 192; M24, 39 light of, H57 love for God, H142 love of, H52 made no representation to foreign powers, H206 makes no request of kings and rulers, H216; M105 manifested God, H44, 81 mercy of, H122; SR23 toward the Czar, H158 obedience of to God, H203 to kings and rulers, M31-32, 34, 55, 82, 95, 102, 104 patience of, H4-5, 125, 162, 268; M46, 80 persecution of, H112, 115-116, 139-140, 150, 177, 204, 249, 273; SR2, 16, 39-40; M29, 33, 95, 97, 103 power of, H162 presence of, H57 proofs of, H221, 223; LR25 protected by God, H23, 27 purpose of, H5, 13, 44, 64, 72, 81, 107, 114, 123, 164, 177, 186, 202, 209, 266, 268; SR10, 27; LR28; M38, 72 quickens creation, H57, 131 raiment of, H48, 116; SR3 rejection of, H49, 54, 60, 62, 80, 177; M100 by B‡b’s, H8-11 by Christians, H108-109, 127-28 by Muslims, H115 by Napoleon III, H137 reliance on God, H251; M38, 80 repository of God's purpose, H37 requests meeting with divines, H221 requests meeting with the Sult‡n, LR25-26 return of Manifestations of the past the B‡b, H96-97 Jesus Christ, H102, 113, 127, 129, 159; M15 Revelation of, H10, 120 modes of, H51 see also Revelation rights of, M53 seeks tribulation, H187 speaks truth, M56 spirit (soul) of, H116, 162; M38 station of, H21, 23, 29, 62, 141, 144; SR38; M101 suffering (tribulations; adversity) of, H4-5, 25, 29-30, 115, 142, 156, 162, 186-187, 192, 194, 196, 204, 265, 268, 272-273; SR14; LR18, 23, 27-28; F1; M16-17, 20, 22, 32, 46, 48, 53, 73-81, 84, 95, 98 surrounded by troops, SR10; LR25 titles of Ancient Beauty, H55, 57, 97, 123, 177 Beauty of God, H7 Best Beloved, H7, 96, 100; SR3, 16, 39 Bird of Holiness, M33 Countenance of God, H143 Dawning-Place of Revelation, H146 Day of God, H63, 127 Dayspring of Revelation, H109 Desired One (Desire of the World), H104, 116, 156, 134 Divine Sifter, H126 Face of God, H134 Father, H112-113, 122 Guide, H134 Hand of God, H33 Harbinger of joy, H274 King of Glory, H128 King of Revelation, H103, 167 Lifegiver, LR2 Manifestation of Power, H176 Moon of Eternity, M4 Most Great Name, H118, 123, 131, 177, 200; M7 Most Great Ocean, H33, 152, 255, 274; SR16 Most Mighty Bell, H131 Mystery of God, H7 Nightingale, H130, 199; SR38 Path of God, H1 Pen, H24, 30, 53, 102, 107, 110, 123, 129, 130, 150, 152, 169, 178, 182, 184, 192, 193, 195, 199; SR8, 23, 35, 37, 38; LR1, 2 Point ot adoration, H163 Point of knowledge, M4, 112 Possessor of Names, H118 Promised One, H93, 104, 121 Quickener, H274 Remembrance, H143 Supreme Sovereign, H159 Temple, H12-13, 17-18, 31, 36, 43, 44, 48-49, 62-63, 65, 72, 81, 84, 100, 268, 276 Testimony, H134; M4 Tongue ot Grandeur, SR30 Tongue of Revelation, H118 Treasure of God, H7 World Reformer, H177; LR2 Wronged One, H137, 179; LR5, 20; M109 Youth, H22, 25, 34, 62, 187, 194, 196, 267, 270; SR8, 14, 22-23; LR1, 3, 5, 16, 18, 23-25 unifies mankind, H131 voice of, H192, 249; LR7 will of, H31, 58-59, 68, 74, 152, 276 wishes to return to God, M101 Writings (Tablets) of, H141; SR36 Hidden Words, H224-228 Sœriy-i-Haykal, H43, 110 Sœriy-i-Mulœk, H182; M1, 6, 12, 56 Sœriy-i-Ra'’s, SR36 Balance, H229; M11, 69 Bath‡ (Mecca), H171, 198-253 Bay‡n, H21, 95-96, 121 People of, see B‡b’s Be (the command), H2, 3, 8, 36, 46, 60, 276 Behaviour, see Character; Conduct; Deeds Bible, Gospel (Evangel), H109, 140, 164, 247-249; M16 see also Christians; Jews; Torah Bishops, H122 see also Divines Black Sea, H137 Black Stone, H90 Book(s), H155, 163, 194, 199, 214, 222, 276; M3, 31, 33, 45, 52, 87-88, 97 ancient, M72 Bah‡'’, H130, 184, 189; M39 see also Bah‡'u'll‡h, Writings of holy books of former religions, H106, 108, 126, 164-165; LR2; M34-35 see also, Bible; Qur'‡n; Torah Bosphorus, F5 Burning Bush, H133-134, 142, 159 see also Moses Buzurg Kh‡n. M’rz‡ (Persian Consul-General in Baghd‡d), H206; M103 Caiaphas, H245 Celibacy, H136 Certitude, H53, 103, 200 Character (integrity), H148 Charity, H231 Children, LR11, 25-26; M51 orphans, M88 slaughtered, H220 sufferings of, LR2, 5 Chosroes, SR6 Christians, H122; M15-16 assert no Messenger after Jesus, H247-248 Comforter (Father) expected by, H112, 122, 248 failure to recognize Bah‡'u'll‡h, H108, 127-129 Kings (of Christendom), M15-16 monks, H108, 111, 136, 154 rejection of Muhammad, H243 wept at Bah‡'u'll‡h's exile, SR12 Collective security, H182; M8 Comforter, H122, 248 Commandment, see Law(s) Concourse on high, H21, 158, 195; SR2, 22, 26, 37 illumined by Bah‡'u'll‡h, LR1 shun people of the Bay‡n, H11 Conduct, H119, 218; LR22; M45, 90, 94, 102, 114 see also Deeds Conflict, see Strife; War Constancy, see Steadfastness Constantinople (Istanbul), H216; LR9; M24, 37, 39, 67, 74-75, 84, 108, 113 fire of, LR9 Contention, see Strife Contentment, SR30, 34 Corruption, H8, 89, 144, 150, 188; SR6; M15, 29, 34, 59, 86, 103 of the Sacred Texts, H249 Courtesy, H137; LR24 Covenant of God, H18, 122, 125; M42 breakers of, H93-95 Crafts, H67, 153 Creation (existence), H13, 40, 145, 158, 166; M114 book of, H99, 118 called to account, H18 entrusted to kings, H210 eye of, H99, 186; M88-89 fearful, H18 fragrances wafted over, H144 glorifies (praises) God, H21, 132 God independent trom, H197 heart of, SR4 kingdom of, H7, 12, 158, 197, 210, 238 people may partake of benefits of, H171 recipient of revelation, H47 revolutionized, H84 Crimean War (1853-1856), H137 Crimson Hill, M2 Czar, see Alexander II, Czar of Russia Damascus (Fayh‡'), H252, 261 David, H246 Death, physical, H157, 168, 260-262; LR1; F11; M27, 37, 88, 115 equality in, H259 inevitable, LR16-17, 20-21; M107 Messenger of, H270 tombs of wealthy (powerful), H156 wealth no protection from, H259 yearning for is touchstone of sincerity, H222 Death, spiritual, H94, 136, 143, 167; LR1; M27, 108 Deeds acceptability of, H172; M26 accordance with words, H147, 223; M45, 110 believers distinguished by, H189 consequences of, M26-27, 78 distinguishing, H189; LR29 and faith, see Faith, and deeds of faithful, M64 guide humanity, H213 holy, M52 of ignorant, H176 judgement for, M15, 18, 27, 69, 98 recorded, M25, 99 veil, H110 see also Conduct Destiny, see Fate Detachment, H17, 80, 83, 88, 91-92, 107, 118-119, 138, 143, 156, 168, 171, 199, 263; SR3; M21, 40, 42, 47, 113 Dhab’h (H‡j’ Muhammad Ism‡'’l-i-K‡sh‡n’; An’s), SR9, 16, 20, 22, 23, 28 Divines (learned; priests: etc.), H88, 131, 154, 219; M108 and the Bah‡'’ Faith, M86 Bah‡'u'll‡h asks to be brought face to face with, H221 Bah‡'u'll‡h opposed, M35 blindness of, H109 Christian, H122, 131, 243, 248 conniving, H249 Iranian, H198, 243-244 Islamic, H219; M3, 35, 108 Jewish, H243, 245-246 of latter days are most wicked, H233 misconceived the nature of the Faith, H229 passed judgement on the B‡b, M3 rejected Bah‡'u'll‡h, H223, 249 rejected Jesus, H245 rejected Muhammad, H198, 243-244 should forsake possessions, H154 should still their pens, H107 some endowed with renunciation, H234 wealth of, H272 will perish, H260 worthy of respect when they follow the guidance of God, M45 Doubt, H49, 68; SR24; F11 Duality, H45 Duty, H148; M17, 18, 20-21, 27, 54, 68 Ear, see Temple, ear of Earth (world), H54, 167, 184-185, 214, 272; LR16-21; M113 ablaze through the Word of God, SR1 as black in the eye of a dead ant, H156 established on account of believers, H15 glories over heaven, SR15 humankind created from, M107 ill, H152 joys of are inferior to spiritual joys, H162 nether world, LR20 people seek the world while in the womb, M40 possession of is worth nothing unless remembered by God, M4 quickened, H131; SR8 renewed, H47, 255; SR8 shall pass away, H190; M36, 40, 42, 55, 57, 79 state of, H156 vanities of, H91, 196; LR16-17; M36, 40, 55, 72, 99 warns men of impending death, LR21 see also Creation Edirne, see Adrianople Egypt Jesus sent to, H160 Mansœr’yyih, H235 persecution of Bah‡'’s in, H235 Equity, H252; M17, 19, 22, 32, 68 Error, H113, 123, 176, 188-189, 243, 269; M21, 73 Eternity (eternal, everlasting life), H123, 128, 166, 214, 257; SR7, 41; LR20, 29 Ethiopia, H198 Evangel, see Bible Evil (wicked), H5, 229, 233; SR6, 11; M18, 35, 48, 60-61, 83, 90, 92, 103 abode of, F19 call of Satan, H99 deeds, H11, 88; F16-21; M27, 34, 92 bring loss, SR19 concealed by Bah‡'u'll‡h's courtesy, LR24 made fair-seeming, M34 provoke lamentation in Paradise, F6 deniers unable to distinguish, H177 desires, H8, 60, 94, 98, 127, 137, 143, 146, 150, 157, 158, 161, 167, 172, 188-189, 195, 223, 227, 232, 262, 272; SR6, 34; M2, 15, 18, 28-29, 32, 56, 59, 86, 96, 97, 103, 106, 112 Evil One, H21, 98-99, 146; SR19, 34; F13; M19, 34, 37, 56 generation, M16 not to be feared, H21 Existence, see Creation Expenditures, M8-9 Eyes, see Temple, eyes of Fadl (Grace), see Temple, letters of Fairness, H56, 58, 95, 157, 208, 249, 276; LR18-19; M18, 30, 90, 97 Faith, H10, 137, 245, 253; M57, 59, 114 and deeds, H85-87, 172; M111, 114 see also Bah‡'’ Faith; Religion Fast(ing), H86, 154 Fate (destiny), H5, 270; SR11; M61, 84 F‡timih, H79, 224 Fayh‡', see Damascus Fear, H18, 31, 34, 41, 77, 93, 123, 125, 129, 137, 149, 166, 179, 193, 220, 258; M23, 33, 37, 42, 68, 69, 112, 113 see also God, fear of Feast(s), see Holy Day(s) Fidelity, see Steadfastness Fisherman, see Peter, Saint Food, SR11; LR4; M13 meat not to be shunned, H154 Forgiveness, H131, 219; SR13; M51, 54, 99 Freedom, see Liberty Free will, see Fate Fu'‡d P‡sh‡, F1-21 Gallipoli, LR25 Generosity, H39, 40, 185, 238; M32, 39, 59 God acceptance of dependent on rebirth, M111 aid of, H3 alone, H93, 197, 214, 269 anger of, H35, 204; SR7, 11; LR7-8; F1, 6, 13; M53-54 attributes of, H197, 211 authority of, H58 bounty of, H2, 28, 39, 63, 81, 185, 200-201, 204, 250, 264, 268; SR26; M64, 100 Covenant of, see Covenant essence of, H37, 90, 211 unknown, H65, 71, 197 eye of, M102 face (gaze) of, H22, 269 fear of, H32, 56, 237; M7, 10, 37-38, 42, 69, 112, 113 forgives, H131, 219; SR13; M54, 99 gathers mankind, H274 good pleasure of, H3, 6, 203-205; M113 grace of, H46-48, 64, 77, 131, 154, 185, 201-202, 217, 221, 264; SR15; M54, 65, 200 guidance of, H1, 197 hand of, H33, 241, 270; M94 independence of, H197, 214; F13; M116 judgement of, H111; F15; M12, 79, 85, 87, 100 justice of, H205, 264 light (brightness) of, H14, 22; SR7; M96 love of, H204; SR26; M49 see also Love, of God or Bah‡'u'll‡h mercy of, H14, 32, 42, 77, 81, 105, 125, 127, 131, 146, 154, 158, 185, 188, 193, 201, 205, 209, 214, 217, 219, 230, 238, 251, 270; SR13; LR22; M6, 13, 18, 54, 65, 87, 114 to those who show justice, H190 Name(s) of, H45, 250 nearness to, H204; M4, 5, 51 obedience to, H20 oneness (unity; singleness) of, H45, 93, 155; M43, 81 path of, H1 power (might) of, H35, 39, 204, 238, 250; SR13 prescribes fixed measure, H4 presence of, SR13 proofs (signs) of, H19; M52 protected Jesus from Herod, H160 purpose of, M85 rendering assistance to, H209-214 reveals verses, H1-2 scatters 'Al’ P‡sh‡ into dust, LR7 sees all, M102 Soul of, SR33 sovereignty of, H35, 38-39, 62, 191; M85 speaks, H2 tokens of, H22 unknowable, H197 voice of, SR1 warning of, M107 Will of, H3, 35, 58-59, 113, 126, 131, 158, 160, 170, 223, 236, 191, 210, 241; SR31; M80, 85, 94 wisdom of, LR23; M100, 114 see also Knowledge and wisdom Word of, see Word(s) Golden Rule, H143, 179, 275; M32, 44 Good, H33, 81, 126, 143, 172, 219, 230, 254; M54, 62 Gospel, see Bible Gossip (backbiting), H229; M34-35 Government, M21, 61, 102 elected representatives, H173-174 obedience to, LR3 Greed, M40 Grief (mourning), H5, 27, 131, 220; M17, 78, 88, 92, 99 Guidance, H111, 113; SR22; LR29; M5, 18, 35, 45, 108, 112 H‡j’ Ja'far-i-Tabr’z’, SR13 H‡j’ Muhammad Ism‡'’l-i-K‡sh‡n’, see Dhab’h H‡j’ Siyyid Muhammad (çq‡ Siyyid Muhammad-i-Tab‡tab‡'’y-i-Isfah‡n’, Muj‡hid), H219 Handmaiden(s), see Women Hatred, H5, 28, 61, 94, 112 Health, H174-176; M8 Hearing, H14, 20, 23, 57, 66, 77, 78, 96, 99, 138, 238, 262; SR9, 17, 30; F6; M15 ear, H158, 171, 195, 199, 265; SR10; M62, 81 of the heart, H132, r65; M99 same as soul, spirit, mind, sight, SR35 Heaven(s), H2, 15, 19, 31, 40, 106, 116, 125, 131, 184, 185, 220; LR27; M3 of communion with God, M33 earth glories over, SR15 Jesus and Bah‡'u'll‡h descended from, H102, 127 Jesus raised up into, H245 ladder to, H244 midmost, M4, 108 pillars of, F11 secrets of, M46 shadow of, H233 treasuries of, M65 wept, M89 Hell, H225; F11, 12 fire(s) of (nethermost fire; blaze), H35, 54, 124; SR6, 19; LR19; F11, 16, 19; M115 consume souls of persecutors, SR11 deliverance from, H54 learned disbelievers cast into, M114 people of, H79 rejecters of Bah‡'u'll‡h condemned, SR38 Herod, H160 Hij‡z, H243 Holiness, H8, 24, 63, 65, 139, 227, 240; M1, 2, 33, 51, 52, 108, 109 Holy Books, see Books, holy books of former religions Holy Days (feasts; festivals) birth of the B‡b, H153 birth of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H153 declaration of the B‡b, H153 Ridv‡n, H153 Holy Family, see Bah‡'u'll‡h, family of Holy Land, H129 Holy Spirit, see Spirit Holy war, see War, holy Humility, H107, 263; M77 Husayn (Im‡m), M48-52, 90, 97 see also Bah‡'u'll‡h, titles of, Husayn Huv’yyah (Essence of Divinity), see Temple, letters of Hypocrisy, H257; M89-90 Idolators, H78, 99, 117, 266; SR19 names, H157; M110-111 question the station of Muhammad, H79 'Uzz‡ (Meccan idol), H87 Ignorance, H31, 71, 76, 79, 86, 174, 176, 177, 237, 242, 244; LR5, M24 Illness (sickness; disease; plague), H49, 131, 174-176; LR9 of imprisoned Bah‡'’s, LR27 Im‡m(s), H79, 252-257 Immortality, see Life after death Innate nature (inherent; untaught; inborn), H49-50, 52, 80 Inspiration, H42, 124 Integrity, see Character Intelligence, see Knowledge and wisdom Interest on loans, see Usury Iran, see Persia 'Ir‡q, H59, 139, 188, 206-207, 234; SR13; M29, 32, 35, 82, 102-103 Isaiah, H122, 164 Istanbul, see Constantinople Jesus Christ came down from heaven, H127 Comforter foretold by, H122, 248 forgave adulterer, H135 guilty of revealing new faith, H140 and Isl‡m, H198 persecution of, H135 prepared the people, H122 prophesied Bah‡'u'll‡h, H129, 133, 135; M15 raised up to heaven, H245 recognized by the humble, H106 rejection of, H106, 108, 123, 245 return of, H102, 121, 123, 127, 159, 248; M15 revealed in verses parables, H120 saved from Herod, H160 spoke of Manifestations, M17 Word concealed by, H112-113 Jews, assert no independent Prophet will come with a new Law after Moses, H246 being asked about Jesus, H79 followed the Pharisees, H123 rejected Jesus, H123, 135 rejected Muhammad, H243 John the Baptist, H122 B‡b is return of, H121 Joy, H12, 103, 253, 274; SR10 Judgement, Day of, see Revelation Justice, H56, 126, 147, 149, 173, 179, 190, 193, 194, 205, 236, 237, 259, 264; M7, 11, 12, 19-21, 29, 30, 64, 66, 68, 71 see also God, justice of; Kings and rulers Kaaba (Ka'bih), H90 Ka'b Ibn-i-Ashraf, H243 Kar’m (All-Bountiful), see Temple, letters of Kharijites, H253 Kingdom(s) (at God; creation; names; earth and heaven; of rulers; etc.), H22, 103, 112, 123, 124-125, 128-129, 140, 145, 156, 159, 162, 170, 171, 190, 197, 199; LR20; M36, 55 Kings and rulers, H130 to abandon their possessions, M2 to account for deeds, M27 authority (sovereignty) of, H195; LR19; F7; M4 fleeting, LR10; M18 must not prevent recognition, H159, 161, 170 refusal to relinquish, H223 Bah‡'u'll‡h made no request of, H216 banish Bah‡'u'll‡h, H267 bear dominion to aid God's Cause, H143 benign, M68 burden of expenditures laid on subjects, H179; M9 Christian, M15-16 creation entrusted to, H210 deeds of, M46 enforce the law of God, M63 establish peace, H178 of Ethiopia, H198 expenditures of, H179; M8 failure of, M15, 54 follow own desires (corrupt inclinations), M28-29 generosity (bounty) of, M70 honour descendants of their Prophets, M92 hypocrisy of, M89 insufficient that they listen to claimant alone, H229 just, H217, 259 manifestations of God's power, H210 ministers of, H158; LR12, 15; M17-18, 24, 26, 30, 31, 55, 59, 61, 68, 73-74, 76, 82, 97, 102, 103 mistreated Bah‡'u'll‡h, M73 mortality of, H261, 269-270; LH19; M15, 36, 79, 98, 106-107 must be equitable, H118 must be just, M9-13, 21, 66, 68 must establish peace, M8 must investigate matters, M103 must obey God's commandments, H118; M7, 12-14, 21, 26, 62 must protect against oppression, M13, 20, 63 oppression by, M71 palaces of are tombs, H167 built by taking from the people, H179 of past would have recognized Bah‡'u'll‡h, M109 power of, M10, 18 pride of, M107 protect those who seek refuge, H182 recognition of the Manifestation by, H210; M107 to recognize Bah‡'u'll‡h, M1, 6, 13 refused Most Great Peace, H180 rejected Bah‡'u'll‡h, M16 rejected Muhammad, SR6 to repent, M54 seek own advantage (gain), H175 shadow of God on earth, H194, 217; M72 should appoint trustworthy people, M59, 61, 67 should defer to (act with humility toward) the faithful, M43, 77, 107 should have treated Bah‡'u'll‡h justly, M32 should not delegate responsibilities to others, M61, 67, 71 should not promote extravagance, M66 sovereignty of, see authority (sovereignty) of Tablet(s) to, H141; M1-118 tombs of, H156 trustees for their subjects (poor), H143, 149; M11-12 tyranny of, H252; LR2 unity of, H182 warnings may profit, M34 who will aid the Bah‡'’s, SR21 Knowledge and wisdom, H33, 42, 47, 65, 73, 75, 104, 135, 150, 158, 201-202, 212; SR30; M6, 39, 114 Bah‡'’s seek true, H221 claimants to are not all to be believed, H232 divine, renders one independent, H66; M115 God bestows, M114 God's, H65; M100, 114 hearts are repositories of God's, H211 learned, the, H89, 225; M113 cannot fathom God's knowledge, H43 failed to seek Bah‡'u'll‡h, M115 have fallen, H135 have troubled the king about the Bah‡'’s, H221 might believe or disbelieve, M114 mortality of, H260; M113 not wiser than God, M114 prerequisites of, H232 prohibited people from drinking wine, H240 rejected [esus, H135 rejected Muhammad, H198; SR6 should know that true wisdom is to fear God, M113 should not heed the ways of men, M116 should recognize Manifestations, M113 recognition of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H66, 105-106 veil, H88 Law(s) (commandments; decrees; precepts), H71, 87, 152-154, 179, 189, 237, 239, 246, 247, 254; M14, 21, 26, 28-29, 47, 71, 74, 76, 83, 88, 104, 106, 112, 116 human, M25 Leadership, M110 lust for, H30 trappings of, H82 Learning, see Knowledge and wisdom Lesser Peace, see Peace Letter(s), H73 disconnected, SR36 see also Word(s); Temple, letters of Liberty, H169 Life, H75, 76, 137, 168, 196, 237, 273; LR17, 19; F16, M26, 36, 37, 42, 54, 69, 91, 99, 111 eternal (everlasting), see Eternity godly, M10, 35 journey with no return, H263 proceeds from the spirit, SR33 sacrifice (lay down), H162, 218, 219; SR13; LR5; M50 seekers after this, M40 Life after death (immortality; world beyond), H131, 270; M33, 94 Lote-Tree (Sadratu'l-Muntah‡), H12, 69, 122, 130, 171, 195 Love, H92, 99, 122, 194, 221; SR21, 34; M72 lower seeks reunion with beloved, M49 of the world, H146 Lust, H98; M18, 103 see also Leadership, lust for Magic, see Sorcery Maid(en) of Heaven, H6-7, 22, 100 Manifestation(s) of God, H66, 90-91, 93, 197; M17, 113 continue to appear, H241 longed to meet Bah‡'u'll‡h, H163-164; SR18 purpose of, H81 rejection of, H242, 244; LR1 revive the dead, LR1 Temples of Divine Oneness, L1 truth of, M87 Mankind (humanity) acceptance of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H47, 85, 107 accountability of, H271 admitted to the Kingdom, H123 admonitions to, LR17; M45, 117 called (summoned), H100, 152, 186; M41 cleansed, H34, 92 detachment of, H80, 111, 154 equality of, H151; M77 glory is to be near God, M5 healing of, H152 heedlessness of, H76, 157, 266; SR26; LR22 hesitation of, H101 knowledge of, H104 made by God, H52 men ot understanding, H260 mortality of, H269-270; M37, 40, 42, 106-107 rejection of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H7 consequences of, H85 rejection of God, H75 rejection of Manifestations, H160, 243-248 resurrection of, H271; SR1; LR1; M107 station of, H91, 146, 156-157 submission to kings and rulers, M9, 12 submissive to God, H71, 113, 166, 214; SR1; M86 unity of, H142; SR8 worldliness of, M39 worships names, H157 Mansœr’yyih, H235 Marriage, LR11 of monks or clergy, H136 Martyrdom, H163, 200; SR10; M49 of Im‡m Husayn, M97 by suicide, SR13; LR5 Maturity, H69, 76; LR11, 29; M39, 40 Meat, not to be shunned, H154 Mecca, H171, 198, 253 Mercy, H215, 231, 235; M12, 59, 61, 67, 70, 74, 101 of God, see God, mercy of sinner seeks, M51 Messengers, see Manifestation(s) of God Messiah, H122 see also Jesus Christ Mihd’y-i-Rasht’, M’rz‡, F15-20 Mind(s), H4, 6, 149, 157, 197; M97 fair, H157, 187, 249 mortal, H87 pettiness of, H157 power of, SR35 same as soul, spirit, sight and hearing, SR35 tranquil, M8 Ministers of State, see Kings and rulers, ministers Mischief, H28, 177, 216, 233; SR5; LR1; M34, 52, 61, 63 Moderation, M8, 19, 66 Modes of Revelation, H51 Monks, see Christians, monks Morality, see Character; Conduct; Deeds Moses, H246; SR3 from Pharaoh's house, SR7 longed to attain this Day, SR18 revealed a new faith, H140 Most Great Peace, see Peace Most Great Prison, see 'Akk‡ Most Great Spirit, see Spirit Mosul (Hadb‡'), H252 Mount Tin‡, SR6 Mount Zayt‡, SR6 Mourning, see Grief Muhammad, H243-245, M87 descendants of (Siyyids), M89 family of, taken captive to Damascus, H252-257 guilty of revealing a new faith, H140 lamentation of, SR2 longed for this Day, SR18 persecution of, SR6 rejection of, H198, 243 Muhammad Sh‡h, SR7 Muj‡hid, see H‡j’ Siyyid Muhammad al-Muqanna' of Khur‡s‡n, M113 Murder (bloodshed), H188 forbidden, H147 see also War Muslims, H79 claim that Torah and Gospel were corrupted, H249 interrogating them about the B‡b, H79 rejected the B‡b, H55, 79 Sh’'ah avenged death of Husayn, M52 Traditions of, H243 wept at Bah‡'u'll‡h's exile, SR12 Mysteries (secrets), H66, 162, 192, 198, 229; M50-51 concealed in men's hearts, F14 of divine providence, M1 God knows, H39; M46 of God's name, H250 secret supplication of the Czar, H158 wine of, SR24 with the Im‡ms, H255 Mystical union, M49-50 Name(s), H17, 86, 87, 92, 168, 243; SR26; M21 kingdom of, H40, 45, 49, 81, 102, 124, 167; M1 must not become a veil, H160 revealed by man, H136 worshippers (lovers) of, H30, 87; M110-111 Napoleon III (Emperor of France), H131-157; M17 to abandon his kingdom (palaces; riches), H143 Bah‡'u'll‡h's prophecy to, H138 decision regarding Crimean War, H137 power of, H156 to recognize God, H155 to teach the Cause, H145 temple (body) of, H134 would be king over all, were he to help His Cause, H133 N‡siri'd-D’n Sh‡h, H186-275 abandon sovereignty, H199 attempt on life of, H188; M91 Bah‡'u'll‡h loves for his own sake, H194 Bah‡'u'll‡h prays for, H238, 274 to be just to the Bah‡'’s, H230 courtiers of, H194, 235 desire what God desires, H215 exiled Bah‡'u'll‡h, M102 freed Bah‡'u'll‡h from prison, M102 God's mercy to, H188 heart between God's fingers, H193 informed of misbehaviour of his officials, H207 to keep God's commandments, H205 King of the Age, H206, 221, 230, 232 must decide for or against Bah‡'u'll‡h, H221 persecuted Bah‡'’s, H220 raised up by faith and deeds, H199 received no account of Bah‡'u'll‡h's condition, H206 to recognize Bah‡'u'll‡h, H195 shadow of God (sign of His power), H194 should aid the Bah‡'’ Faith, H275 should call meeting of Bah‡'u'll‡h and the divines, H221 should exercise justice, H190, 215 should exercise mercy, H215 sovereignty a contemptible possession, H195 station, if he believes, H195 treat subjects justly, H274 Nation(s), H112, 134, 242, 254 Lord (Creator) of, H152, 268 summoned to God, H160 Nimrod, SR7; F11 Oneness, see Unity Oppressor(s), see Tyranny; Kings and rulers Palace(s), H103, 143, 156, 167, 179, 270; F5 Parables, verses revealed in, H120 Paradise, H22, 79, 100, 213; SR24; M5, 51 all-glorious, SR8 angels of, H102 dwelling-place of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H158 inmates of, H88, 161; SR9 sublime, SR2, 32 Paris, F2; M17 Parliament(s), see Government Passion(s), H137, 183, 196, 201, 212, 224, 266, 269; SR34; LR20, 23; M32 Patience, H27, 28, 48, 208; SR17, 30; LR29; M47, 49 see also Bah‡'u'll‡h, patience of Peace (tranquility), H18, 178, 208; SR18; M8 inner, M94 Lesser, H180-182 Most Great, H180 see also Collective security Persecution, see Believers, persecution of; Bah‡'u'll‡h, persecution of Persia Ambassador in Constantinople (H‡j’ M’rz‡ Husayn Kh‡n), SR2; M17, 84-107 Consul-General in Baghd‡d (M’rz‡ Buzurg Kh‡n), H206; M103 divines of, M3 government officials of, H206-208, 236; SR2; M84-107 people of, M96 Peter, Saint, H106, 113 Pharaoh, SR7; F11; M87 Pharisees, H102, 108, 123 Philosopher's stone, H232 Philosophy and philosophers, H232; M113-114 see also Knowledge and wisdom Physician(s), H174-176; F2 Piety, H219, 223, 224, 237 Pius IX (Pope), H102-130 abandon his kingdom (palaces; riches), H103, 118 should expend wealth in God's path, H118 should turn to God, H103 Play, seen by Bah‡'u'll‡h as a child, LR11-18 Point, see B‡b Pope, see Pius IX Possessions, see Detachment; Wealth Poverty, material, H143, 149, 151, 178, 220; LR20; M67, 76, 77 poor are a divine trust (treasure), H143; M11, 68 Poverty, spiritual, M65 Power, see God, power of; Kings and rulers, power of Prayer (supplication), H268, 274; M83 of the Czar, H158 for Queen Victoria, H185 Pride, H26, 82, 83, 143, 172, 175; SR27; LR10, 16, 19; M13, 43, 57, 98, 107, 109 Priests, see Divines Principles and standards, H136; M29, 32, 74, 76 Progressive revelation, see Revelation, progressive Proof(s), H9, 10, 35, 51, 54, 56, 102, 110, 139, 194, 197, 219, 221, 255; LR25; F6; M3, 25, 52, 82, 87, 103 claims require, H223, 242 Prophecy, H129, 263; M15, 87 Bah‡'u'll‡h's, H139, 267; SR4-5, 21 Balance, M11 the Comforter, H122, 248 coming of Father, H112, 113, 122, 159 fulfilled by Bah‡'u'll‡h, M15 Gospel, H171 Spirit of Truth, M15 Temple, H276 Prophets, see Manifestation(s) of God Prosperity, see Wealth Protection, H182, 207, 236, 241; M8 Punishment, see Reward and punishment Puppet show, LR11-18 Qad’r (Almighty), see Temple, letters of Questions, H58, 79, 271; SR29, 36 Qur'‡n, H229, 239, 255 abiding testimony, H222 disconnected letters, SR36 forbids usury, M35 forbids wine, H240 impressed King of Ethiopia, H198 people of, see Muslims Rebellion, see Sedition Religion(s) (faiths) children not held responsible, LR2 consummated in the Bah‡'’ Faith, H152 followers of addressed, H105, 113, 123 in Iran, H236 made manifest by Bah‡'u'll‡h, SR38 new, H140 taken by people for a mockery, H266 unity of, H176 Rendering assistance unto God, H209-214 Renunciation, H144, 218-219, 234 Repentance, H129, 188; M54, 85, 105 Representatives, elected, see Government Resurrection, SR1; F16; M101, 107 of earth, H255 by Manifestations, LR1 of the soul, H167; SR32 Reunion, SR13; M49, 100 Revelation, H33, 35, 47, 53, 76, 80, 97, 110, 127, 130, 143, 172, 175; SR2, 13, 14, 18; M94 Bearer ot new, H247 birth of, H6-7, 192, 258 breezes of, H156 Daysprings (Dawning-Places) of, H91, 109, 146, 185, 232 former, H97 hosts of, H42, 49 hour of, H86, 92 Kingdom (realm) of, H2, 7, 31, 37, 63, 72 King of, H103, 167 modes of, H51 Pen of, H129; SR8-9, 23 progressive, H241 see also Manifestation(s) of God proofs of, H221 see also Proof(s) Repositories of, H197, 242 sweet accents of, H20 of verses, H59 Reward and punishment, H98, 138, 172, 237; M46, 98 Riches, see Wealth Righteousness (uprightness), H15, 32, 58, 77, 112, 177; F16; M59, 60, 68 Rock, see Peter, Saint Rulers, see Kings and rulers Russia, H137, 219 minister extended aid to Bah‡'u'll‡h, H158 see also Alexander II (Czar of Russia) Russo-Persian War, second (1825-1828), H219 Sacrifice, H16, 186, 218; SR27; M38 Sadratu'l-Muntah‡, see Lote-Tree Sa'’d Kh‡n-i-Ans‡r’, M’rz‡ (Persian Minister of Foreign Affairs), H207 Salvation, M57 San‡'’, LR22 Satan, see Evil Science(s), H66-67; M114 Scriptures, see Books, holy Seal of the Prophets, see Muhammad Secrets, see Mysteries Sedition (rebellion), H13, 86, 125, 188, 213, 216, 245, 258, 261; LR2, 7; M55, 74-75, 82 Seekers, SR16; M40, 49 Self, H27, 201, 212, 232, 269; SR34; LR20, 23 enslavement to, H167, 196, 224 of God or Bah‡'u'll‡h, H17, 21, 43, 44, 45, 54, 60, 63, 64, 69, 70, 72, 75, 82, 87, 90, 108, 126, 164, 169 Selfishness, H60, 94, 143 Service, H62, 133, 235 see also Rendering assistaoee unto God Sh‡h Sult‡n Sal’m, see Play Shame, H261; LR22; M84 Shaykh K‡zim-i-Samandar, F1 Shaykh Murtad‡y-i-Ans‡r’, H234 Sight (vision), H19, 93, 98, 99, 156, 157, 265, 272, 273; SR35; LR5, M57 inner, M39 obscured, M50, 93 opened by God, M52 to recognize the Creator, H19 same as soul, spirit, mind, hearing, SR35 see also Temple, eyes of Sin(s), M53 believers cleansed of, H131 concealment of, H151 of Constantinople's citizens, M39 forgiveness of, M51 judged by God, H271 of kings and rulers, M54 Sinai, H93, 133, 142, 159 Siyyid Ism‡'’l of Zav‡rih, SR13 Slander, M97, 102 Slavery (slave), H228, 273 forbidden, H172 see also Self, enslavement to Sorcery (magic), H54, 56; M100, 115 Soul(s), H157, 197; F13; M15, 52 of believers, M94 cleansed, H143 of God, SR33 nature explained, SR29-35 quickened by Word of God, SR1, 32 released from bondage, H114 same as spirit, mind, sight, hearing, SR35 sincere, M51 Sovereignty, see God, sovereignty of; Kings and rulers Speech (utterance; voice; tongue; etc.), H20, 22, 191; SR24 against Bah‡'u'll‡h, H223 of the B‡b, H96 of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H133, 138, 162, 192, 232, 238, 249, 258; M54, 58, 62, 99 from the Burning Bush, H133-134 calumny, H146; M34-35 false (lying), H149 of God, H20, 99, 103, 158, 171; SR1, 10, 25; M2 God sanctified above, H214 of Isaiah, H164 of lamentation, SR5, 12 of Maid of Heaven, H6-7 of Moses, SR18 of Pen, H107 power of, H21, 150; SR17 praise of God, H21, 23, 134, 216 sword of, H42, 150, 212 teaching the Cause through, H150, SR20 see also Word(s) Spirit, H60, 177, 227, 261; LR19; F12; M3, 115 of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H116, 162 body yearns for, M49 of God, H62 Holy, H50, 115, 133-134, 150; F16 human life proceeds from, SR33 Most Great, H50 same as soul, mind, sight, hearing, SR35 see also Jesus Christ see also Soul(s) Steadfastness, H27, 61, 155; SR41; F1, 13; M6, 14, 47 Strife (conflict; contention; dissension; hostility; etc.), H53, 147, 152, 188, 207-208, 213; LR17-18; M8, 34, 37, 90 forbidden as a means of rendering assistance unto God, H210-214 Suffering, see Bah‡'u'll‡h, suffering of; Bah‡'’s, suffering of Suicide, SR13; LR5 Supplication, see Prayer Syria, H171 Tablet(s), H31, 33, 43, 92, 96, 110, 129, 141, 155, 173, 182, 184, 202; SR26, 36, 38; LR24; M1, 6, 12, 56 Guarded, H158 lucid, H189 of Muhammad, SR6 perspicuous, H132 Preserved, H10, 25, 30, 46, 48, 186; M4 weighty, SR8 well-guarded, H4 Written, H41 Tabr’z, H235 Teaching the Cause, H71, 145, 148, 150; SR20 Temple, H43-44 breast of, H64 ears of, H20 eyes of, H19 feet of, H61 hands of, H31 inmost heart of, H67 letters of, Fadl (Grace), H46 Huv’yyah (Essence of Divinity), H37 Kar’m (All-Bountiful), H39 Qad’r (Almighty), H38 tongue of, H21 see also Bah‡'u'll‡h, titles, Temple Tests and trials, H226; SR14; LR28; M47 see also Bah‡'’s, persecution of; Bah‡'u'll‡h, persecution of, suffering of Thanks (thankfulness) H5, 35, 61, 81, 268, 273; SR16, 27; LR8; M63, 80 Tihr‡n, H206; LR11; M102 Torah, H140, 164, 246, 249 Trials, see Tests and trials Trustworthiness, H149; M103 Truth(fulness), H151, 198, 218-219; F14; M35, 38, 39, 60, 79, 87, 94, 97, 99, 108 of the B‡b's mission, H163; M3 of Bah‡'u'll‡h's mission, H221; LR25 of the Cause, H135, 218; M17 disputing, H242 distinguishing from falsehood, H229; M16 God is, H258, 276 language of, M76 power of, H139; SR7, 14 protection, H160 rejection (repudiation) of, M5, 23, 99 seek, M103 Spirit of, M15 Standard of, H233 yearning for death demonstrates, H222 Turkey Bah‡'’ applications for citizenship, H207 government ministers of, H183; M24 Tyranny (oppression), H96, 114, 117, 160, 252, 257, 261, 274; SR5, 7, 12, 15; LR2, 5, 6; F11; M13, 20, 36, 52, 62, 63, 71, 73, 81 see also Kings and rulers, tyranny of Understanding, see Knowledge and wisdom United Kingdom, see Victoria, Queen of England Unity (oneness), divine, H12, 15, 93, 197, 241, 242; SR15, LR1; M43, 72, 81, 94, 98, 107 of kings, H182 of mankind, H109, 142, 152, 177; SR8 with God, SR40 see also Religion(s), unity of Ust‡d Muhammad-'Al’y-i-Salm‡n’, H27 Usury (interest on loans), M35 Utterance, see Speech 'Uzz‡ (Meccan idol), H87 Vain (idle) imaginings (fancies), H8, 16, 103, 109, 117, 120, 157, 184, 186, 270; M84, 116 Verses, see Word(s), of God, of Bah‡'u'll‡h Victoria (Queen of England), H171-185 called to abandon earthly things, H171 called to turn to God, H172 entrusted counsel to representatives, H173 forbids slavery, H172 will be rewarded, H172 Virtues, H72 Vision, see Sight Voice, see Speech Wahb Ibn-i-R‡hib, H243 War (conflict), H137, 182; SR5; LR17-18 abolished, H42 holy, H43, 219 Wayward generation, H257, 260; M16 Wealth (possessions; prosperity; treasures), H86, 97, 220; LR21 accumulation of discouraged, H118-119 of clergy, H272 excessive, M66-67 fleeting, H156, 214, 259-260, 270; LR17, 21; M18 of Fu'‡d P‡sh‡, F5-6 of God, H162, 205; M65 of kingdoms, H235 people are treasures, H179; M68 and the poor, H151 Pope should spend in path of God, H118 subject to change, H168 succeeds adversity, H230 worthlessness of, H135, 156, 167; M55 Weapons, see Armaments Wedlock, see Marriage West, H133, 233, 246 Wickedness, see Evil Wisdom, see Knowledge and wisdom Women (handmaidens), H172, 185; LR2, 26 Word(s), H55, 60, 65; SR19; M100, 115 attract hearts, H148 of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H56, 80, 137: SR17; M35, 39, 71, 72, 105 of command, H46 and deeds, H56 see also Deeds, accordance with words foolish, H11 of God, H24, 26, 33, 74, 200, 238; SR3, 13; LR19; M17, 99 called sorcery, H54, 56 calls forth the soul, SR32 creates, H23; LR16 do not pervert, H32 heed, H20 King of words, H53 manifest in a human temple, SR1 potency of, H50 rejection of (disbelief in), H49 revealed to Bah‡'u'll‡h, H81 sets world ablaze, SR1 submission to, H88 idle, H54 of Jesus, H247 see also Jesus Christ, Word concealed by strikes terror into hearts of deniers, H251 vain, H242 Work suspension on Holy Days, H153 World likened to the human body, H152, 174 see also Earth; Creation Worship, H78, 87, 97, 109, 252 Yahy‡, M’rz‡, half-brother of Bah‡'u'll‡h, H25-29, 55 Zawr‡', see Baghd‡d Zaynu'l-'çbid’n, 'Al’ Ibn Husayn (fourth Im‡m), H252-257, M48