It is sometimes called the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws, and. Bahaism as a religion had as its background two earlier and much different movements in nineteenthcentury shi. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitabiaqdas. This, the first official english translation of the text, also contains supplementary texts, a translation of the risalayi sual wa jawab questions and answers, the text of the synopsis and codification of. With every new revelation of god laws are changed according to the times. It is sometimes called the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws, and occasionally the book of aqdas. This article covers the history of the work and its contents in general. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book, selections from the writings of abdulbaha and four decades of experience and study. If the daughter of the deceased be dead and leave issue, her share will have to be divided into the seven categories specified in the most holy book. It is the book of laws for the faith, and instructs us on how to live our lives. Its vivid presentation of the numerous buildings and. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book was revealed by bahaullah in response to. Reason showeth that smoking opium is a kind of insanity, and experience attesteth that the user is completely cut off from the human kingdom. The universal house of justice was revealed by bahaullah, delineated by abdulbaha and constituted by shoghi effendi in a four stage plan, to evolve in four phases from an embryonic state of an appointed body to an eventual efflorescence into.
Bahaullahs most important book is the book of laws, also called the most holy book kitabiaqdas, which was completed in the house of abbud around 1873. For god to descend into the conditions of existence would be the greatest of imperfections. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullahs replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. According to the explicit text of the most holy book, it is forbidden, and its use is utterly condemned. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the book of laws or the book of aqdas.
A combination of historical information about and scriptural readings for the bahai holy days. Listen ketawbehackdass is a central book of the bahai faith written. Some bahai communities have even produced cookbooks of diverse recipes so they can keep that diversity in their community life. Uhj was established in haifi, israel according to their website. Bahaullah revealed alkitab alaqdas the most holy book, often referred. Just like the jews and muslims, the bahai believe in one god. It is sometimes also referred to as the aqdas, the most holy book. Sometimes considerable overlap between these forms can be observed in a particular text. For example a bahai wedding cannot take place until the bahai assembly of the area agrees that all requirements of both. The kitabiaqdas is regarded as the most holy book of our religion for a reason. The first duty prescribed by god for his servants is the recognition of him who is the dayspring of his revelation and the fountain of his laws, who representeth the godhead in both the kingdom of his. Bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. Bahaullah writes his most holy book the life of baha. The religion was founded by a persian who became known as bahaullah tr.
The most holy book contains obfuscations and distortions designed to protect the fortunes of the baha i faith and preventing the book to cause a drastic falloff in membership, as the text reveals a great disparity between the original message of the founder and what later came to be sold as the baha i faith. This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the baha i dispensation, and ordains necessary institutions through which the integrity and the unity of bahaullahs faith can be safeguarded. Shaikhism centered on theosophical doctrines and believed that a perfect shi. Book of laws by bahaullah, the prophetfounder of the bahai faith. Religious texts are texts related to a religious tradition. Bahai suppression and corruption of their own book of laws. These two documents are the most sacred book of the covenant for the bahai faith and due to their most holy nature as the continuation of the everlasting covenant of god spoken of all throughout the bible, the fact that this covenant of christ the scroll is contained within the aqdas, is what makes the aqdas the most holy book, or the holy. Kalimatimaknunih the hidden words 1858 kitabiiqan the book of certitude, 1862 kitabiaqdas most holy book 1873 the kalimatimaknunih was written in 1858, the kitabiiqan in 1862 and the kitabiaqdas in 1873 by bahaullah along with more than 15,000 tablets and letters that have now been published into a book by his great. It is also referred to as the motherbook of the bahai revelation gpb 325.
Kitabelakdas the most holy book translated by anton haddad copied from the copy of mrs. In 1873, bahaullah completed his most important work, the most holy book kitabiaqdas, written in the house of udi khammar, now part of the house of abbud. Most people who have read the bible with open hearts have come to recognize it as the word of god. Kitabiaqdas bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the bahai faith. The most holy book bahai world centre, 1992 translated by shoghi effendi et al. Bahai faith writings including volumes, letters and tablets.
Its provisions rest squarely on the foundation established by past religions. Central figures of the bahai faith the british library. Kitabi aqdas, the most holy book bahai library online. Teleological an ethic of virtue, aiming at good deeds and a praiseworthy character, injunctions that aim at religious ethics of being seinsethik, at virtues, i. The relative authority of religious texts develops over time and is derived from the ratification. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas arabic. They differ from literary texts by being a compilation or discussion of beliefs, mythologies, ritual practices, commandments or laws, ethical conduct, spiritual aspirations, and for creating or fostering a religious community.
The arabic pages of the 1943 tehran edition are keyed to the paragraphs k1, k2 of the official english. This could also be a great thing for a seeker of the faith to read and learn how bahai. What does bahai think of scriptures from other religions. Beginning and end place the days which are in excess over the months, that is, the days required to bring the bahai year 361 19 times 19 days, into. Some are implemented now and some will be for the future of mankind. God protect us from the punishment he inflicteth on the user. Holy days often include artistic contributions of music, dance, mime, and crafts, as well as refreshments, according to local custom. With 15 tracks and a 12page booklet including the spanish lyrics and historical explanations where needed, this album is a joy to experience and makes an ideal teaching and deepening tool for your spanishlanguage seekers, devotionals and firesides as well as nineteen day feasts. Kitab alaqdas and other tablets by bahaullah the british library. Throughout history, god has sent to humanity a series of divine educatorsknown as manifestations of godwhose teachings have provided the basis for the advancement of civilization. The kitabiaqdas can be read in full at the bahai reference library. Dr moojan momen explores life of the founder of the bahai faith, as well. These manifestations have included abraham, krishna, zoroaster, moses, buddha, jesus, and. During this time, bahais between 15 and 70 years of age do not eat or drink for 19 days from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation.
These new laws are the key to living a spiritual life ordained by the creator for that place in history. The book outlines the essential laws and principles to be observed by his followers, lays the groundwork for bahai institutions, and articulates his vision for the development of human civilization. Bahaullah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world. Bahai quotes gems of inspiration from the bahai faith. Tablet of fuad commemorates death of ottoman foreign minister kececizade fuad pasha, 1869 lawhi ghulam alkhuld tablet of the deathless youth. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official bahai english translation, the kitabiaqdas. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the baha. Nuri 18171892, known as bahaullah, was the founder of the bahai faith.
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