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-HAYKAL | H |
SòRIY-I-RA'êS | SR |
LAWH-I-RA'êS | LR |
LAWH-I-FU'çD | F |
SòRIY-I-MULòK | M |
'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