The Kitáb-i-Aqdas
Synopsis and Codification
e.To assist those who arise to promote the Faith
f.Not to depart from the Writings or to be misled by those who do
g.To refer to the Holy Writ when differences arise
h.To immerse one’s self in the study of the Teachings
i.Not to follow one’s idle fancies and vain imaginations
j.To recite the holy verses at morn and at eventide
k.To recite the holy verses melodiously
l.To teach one’s children to chant the holy verses in the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár
m.To study such arts and sciences as benefit mankind
n.To take counsel together
o.Not to be indulgent in carrying out the statutes of God
p.To repent to God of one’s sins
q.To distinguish one’s self through good deeds
i.To be truthful
ii.To be trustworthy
iii.To be faithful
iv.To be righteous and fear God
v.To be just and fair
vi.To be tactful and wise
vii.To be courteous
viii.To be hospitable
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