according to bentham “justice requires equality but is subordinate to [what]?”

This chapter contains most of the final affiliate of Shua Ullah Behai'southward book manuscript. Information technology is a summary of the bones principles of the Baha'i faith as understood by Mr. Behai.
Many of the quotations from Baha'u'llah's writings in this chapter are translations by Ali Kuli Khan published in the early on 1900s, with mi¬nor changes. Some other quotations announced to be original translations by Shua Ullah Behai, or are from sources this editor was not able to determine.
For the about part, the author's presentation of Baha'i principles is similar to what would be found in any introduction to the Baha'i faith, but on ii points, some significant differences can be observed. Firstly, he includes "Organized religion Without Clergy" as one of the most important teachings. Although this is a principle held by all Baha'is, it is not commonly given such emphasis, perhaps because the Baha'i community has developed organizational hierarchies which approximate some of the roles traditionally played by clergy in other religions. 74

74.The Continental Boards of Counsellors and their subordinate bodies, the Auxiliary Boards for Propagation and Protection of the faith, are Baha'i insti­tutions whose officials throughout the globe are appointed to evangelize for the religion and to investigate and subject field adherents who dissent from standard Baha'i doctrine and practice. This system and its positions were es­tablished past the Universal Business firm of Justice, the head of the Baha'i community, in 1968.

Mr. Behai cites historical examples of clerical leaders acquiring too much ability,and places the blame for religious dissension and conflict on "the orthodoxy of religious organizations"—a opinion that reflects his more than liberal perspective compared to the mainstream Baha'i tradition which has, conversely, blamed those who resisted orthodoxy for disputes within the faith.
In the section prescribing a "Universal Tribunal," the writer quotes one of Baha'u'llah's writings about the House of Justice, an establishment which has commonly been interpreted equally a specifically Baha'i administrative organ, but which Mr. Behai seems to take believed should also be a model for a earth court as part of a secular international regime. Some prominent Baha'is in the mainstream tradition have suggested that the supreme governing body of their own religious organization, the Universal House of Justice, should someday rule a global theocracy; 75  simply Shua Ullah Behai, in contrast, presents Baha'u'llah'south vision of the Business firm of Justice as an inspiration for non-religious international political institutions such as the League of Nations (later revived as the Un), which he favors. Various statements by Mr. Behai throughout this book confirm his potent conventionalities in the separation of religion and state.

75. In fact, the proponents of this view have fifty-fifty included members of the UHJ itself, as discussed in Juan Cole's article entitled "Fundamentalism in the Con-temporary U.Due south. Baha'i Customs." Originally published in Review of Religious Inquiry, Vol. 43, No. 3 (March 2002): 195-217. Available online at http://www- pers0nal.umich.edu/~jrc0le/bahai/2002/fundbhft1.htm. As Dr. Cole explains, the modern Baha'i belief in theocracy has little support in Baha'i scripture, which for the most function, really contradicts it.
—The Editor

This is the century of progress. The human mind is greatly advertising¬vanced, instruction is universal, liberty of oral communication and the press is granted, and higher up all the freedom of thought and belief. But with all this progress we notice that Baha'ism, the near progressive move¬ment of this age, has been shrouded by vagueness and generalities
without due regard to the authentic teachings of the founder Baha'u'l- lah. Therefore some caption is essential.

By delving carefully into the teachings of Baha'u'llah we discover numerous principles which, if skillful, will crusade the betterment of humanity and the progress of mankind.
We, the Baha'is, should practice the same before preaching to others to exercise so.
For the enlightenment of the reader and a reminiscence to the Baha'is throughout the earth, I hereby explain some of the major principles and precepts of Baha'u'llah.

The Oneness and Singleness of God
Before acknowledging the Oneness and Singleness of God, we must know what is the pregnant of this discussion "God." In the lexicon it is explained thus: "God, god: The Supreme Being; a being possessing divine power; a divinity, a deity." From these definitions it appears that God is a name the English-speaking nations have given for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
From antiquity to this age, that great power which is behind every-thing movable and immovable has been called Supreme Being. The wise men, and the nifty Teachers that appeared on this globe from the commencement which had no beginning to this twentieth century, have called Him past dissimilar names and attributes. The Hindus, ["Brahma" or] "Buddha"; the Parsees, "Mah-Abad"; the Jews, "Jehovah"; the Christians, "Spirit of Truth"; and the Arabs, "Allah." That Great Power is a reality which is beyond the comprehension of man. We know Him not but by His traces, and His traces are His Messengers and their teachings which have been given to us from time to time.
With careful written report of the life and teachings of the by Messengers nosotros volition observe that each ane had an object in his appearance and a bulletin for u.s.a.. Adam spoke of the creation of the Universe and its beauties. Enoch taught eternal life. Noah saved humanity from the deluge of ignorance, restoring them to the Ark of noesis. Moses saved the Israelites from Pharaoh. Buddha taught the brotherhood of man.
Zaradusht 76  guided the Iranians to the light of Truth. Jesus sacrificed his life for the sake of unity amid humanity, and Muhammad saved the Arabs from idolatry. All of them bowed in reverence to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, "God," and the essence of their teachings is the same: the elevation of the thoughts and morals of flesh.

76. The Western farsi proper noun for Zoroaster, the great prophet of ancient Persia.

According to archaeological research, human has progressed considerably from the stone historic period to this age of steel and electricity. With unbiased study we will observe that the great teachers, messengers, philosophers, and scientists have been immensely responsible for our progress of today. Only from time immemorial, from antiquity, the cause of evolution of the minds of humanity has been the inspired teachings and belief in the Supreme Being—even when the sun was considered the case of that Keen Power, and the idols representatives of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
If our progress of today seems useless in some way, we are to arraign for misapplication. Everything in beingness is good but can go evil through our actions. The power of oral communication is 1 of the faculties of man, through which nosotros know his innermost. Truth and lies both are considered spoken communication, and its cosmos was expert, but when misused becomes evil. Fire produces heat, and it is very beneficial in our daily life, but dangerous when improperly used. Poison'due south nature is destruction, but also benign when used properly. It is true that mankind has progressed greatly scientifically, but has decreased considerably spiritually, through the misguidance of the leaders and the superstition driven into their minds past theologians: the belief that God is a certain personality sitting somewhere to a higher place, directing the affairs of the universe. This and other similar dogmas have kept people abroad from all creeds and finally acquired the revolt against theology and religion.

Doubtless the progressive students will agree with me that the Great Power, the Crusade of All Causes which is governing this universe, is worthy of our reverence, respect, adoration and love.
Baha'u'llah, the Great Sage of this age said, [speaking in the divine vocalism]:
My outward speaketh to My innermost and My innermost to My outward, that there is no ane else in the Kingdom beside Me… Verily the Branches (sons) who branched from the Tree [Baha'u'fifty- lah] are My fingerposts amid My creatures, and My fragrances between heaven and earth. Exercise ye run across that in that location is a partner or an equal to God, your Lord? By the Lord of the world, No! Therefore say not that which God doth not allow, fear the Merciful, and be of those who reason. 77

77. Shua Ullah Behai identifies the source of these verses as the Book of Haykal, a book compiled by Baha'u'llah which contained his Suriy-i-Haykal ("Surah of the Temple") and diverse other writings. Even so, these verses do not appear in the English language translation of that piece of work which has been published by the Baha'i customs under the title The Summons of the Lord of Hosts. Mr. Behai'southward fa-ther, Mohammed Ali, quoted the same passage but referred to its source equally simply "a tablet" by Baha'u'llah, without identifying which one (see the department entitled "Sons and Successors of Baha'u'llah Are Non His Equal" in Chapter 17). Therefore, it seems likely that Shua Ullah Behai was mistaken near the source of the text. However, information technology is also possible that the published translation of the Volume of the Temple is incomplete, and that these verses do announced in the orig-inal version of that document. According to Mr. Behai, the original was 520 pages in length (see Appendix A: List ofWritings of Baha'u'llah); merely the trans-lation in The Summons of the Lord of Hosts contains only 276 paragraphs, along with another writings of Baha'u'llah which have been added. Multiple sources confirm that some of the verses included in the first printed edition of the Book of the Temple—which exercise not appear in the published translation— were recognized as accurate writings of Baha'u'llah only by the Unitarian Baha'is, but not in the mainstream Baha'i tradition (east.one thousand., see the account of this controversy in Chapter 23, in the section entitled "Abbas Effendi Favors Those Who Almost Exaggerate His Position").

The Oneness of Flesh
The students of science and religion both concur on this principle. Science's theory is that nosotros are the evolved and adult effect of the first Atom. Religious belief is that we are the offspring of the first Adam. Therefore it is a fact that the origin was one but with various explanations. Our difference in colour is due to the climatic conditions of various parts of the globe, and the superiority of a race or nation over some other is the consequence of its advance in pedagogy. Farthermost orthodoxy in religious belief and lack of learning ofttimes have kept a race or nation backward. To this, history bears witness.

Baha'u'llah said:

O children of man! Do ye know why Nosotros have created yous from one clay, that no 1 should glorify himself over the other? Exist ye ever mindful of how ye were created. Since Nosotros created you all from the same substance, ye must be every bit 1 soul, walking with the same feet, eating with 1 mouth, and living in 1 land, that ye may manifest with your being, and by your deeds and actions, the signs of unity and the spirit of oneness. This is My counsel to you, O people of light. Therefore follow information technology, that ye may attain the fruits of holiness from the Tree of Might and Ability.78

78. The Hidden Words, Arabic #68.

The virtually splendid fruit of Tree of Knowledge is this exalted give-and-take:
Ye are all the fruits of one tree and leaves of one co-operative. Glory is non his who loveth his own country, but glory is his who loveth his kind. In this connection We have formerly revealed that which is the ways for the prosperity of the world and the unification of nations. Blessed are those who achieve! Blest are those who practice! 79

79.Lawh-i-Ishraqat ("Tablet of Splendors"), Sixth Ishraq. Translated by Ali Kuli Khan in Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed at Acca, Syrian arab republic (Chicago: Bahai Publish­ing Club, 1917), p. 128.

Equality of Races
Although we differ in our color, creed, habits, morals, mentality and belief, yet in humanity nosotros are one and we should be on terms of equality. If some of us happen to be more fortunate in knowledge than others, information technology is the result of education; and nosotros should share the same with the less fortunate, and with the linguistic communication of love and kindness direct them to the fountainhead of truth, instead of avoiding them and glorifying ourselves over them.

Baha'u'llah said:
The word of God in the Sixth Leaf of the Exalted Paradise:
The light of men is justice; quench it not with the opposite winds of oppression and tyranny. The purpose of justice is the appearance of unity among people. In this exalted give-and-take, the ocean of God'southward wisdom is moving; all the books of the world are not sufficient to contain its interpretation.If the globe is adorned with this curtain, the sunday of the saying "On that day God will satisfy them with His abundance" will appear and polish from the horizon of the sky of the globe. Know ye the station of this utterance, for information technology is from the loftiest of the Tree of the Supreme Pen. Happy is he who heareth and attaineth!
Truly I say, all that hath descended from the heaven of the Di¬vine Volition is conducive to the gild of the globe, and to the furtherance of unity and harmony among its people. Thus hath the tongue of this Wronged One spoken in His keen prison (Acre).
The give-and-take of God in the Seventh Leaf of the Exalted Paradise:
O ye wise men among nations! Plow your eyes away from foreignness and gaze unto oneness, and hold fast to means conducive to the tranquility and security of the people of the whole world. This span-wide world is but 1 native state and one locality. Carelessness that glory which is the cause of discord, and plow unto that which promoteth harmony. To the people of Baha, celebrity is in knowledge, good deeds, good morals and wisdom—not in one's native country or station. O people of the earth: Appreciate the worth of this heavenly word, for it is similar unto a ship for the body of water of knowledge, and is equally the sun to the universe of perception. 80

80.Kalimat-i-Firdawsiyyih ("Words of Paradise"). Ibid., pp. 52-53.

Equality of Men and Women
Readers of the globe news are aware of the hardship that women accept experienced in the nearly progressive republic, the United States of America, for the passage of the police of women'southward suffrage. They labored with great energy for years until they succeeded subsequently the Kickoff World War, in 1920. 81

81. The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits any U.S. citizen from beingness denied the right to vote on the footing of sex activity,was ratified on August 18,1920, later on several decades of activism by advocates for women's equality.

About forty years earlier, Baha'u'llah said:
The blessing of God be upon you, O members of the Exalted Household.( Baha'u'llah's family)  Khanumi (Khanumi means "my lady" Baha'u'llah is referring to his daughter with a re­spectful title rather than using her given proper noun) (Samadiyya Khanum, second daughter of Baha'u'llah) should agree fast to the rope of the Oneness (of God) and be happy in the Divine Providence.

Woman and human, before God, occupy one (equal) station.
The well-nigh honey people, before God, are those who are steadfast and upright. Peace and celebrity be upon y'all, O members of the Household….

All should know and in this matter be enlightened by the lights of the sun of certainty. Females and males are 1 (equal) before God. The Dawning-place of the Calorie-free of God diffuseth its effulgence every bit on all. He created them for ane another. (From an unidentified tablet.)

Harmony of Science and Religion
With careful analytical study of this little planet we call the world, its weather condition and changes, we will notice that everything in existence had an origin and a maker.
There is no production without a producer, no edifice without a architect, and no invention without an inventor. As well the world and its contents prove to the mighty power of a Creator whom the theologians call God, and the scientists Nature.
To the intellectual observer, both are pointing to the Supreme Builder of the Universe, the Mighty Ability, the Great Governor of this cradle world, who causes the mineral to mature through the processes of natural chemical science, vegetation to abound through the power of the sun, air and water, producing livelihood for the birds and animals, and blessing human beings with life and dominion over all.

Saadi, the swell Persian philosopher-poet said: "The clouds, the air, the moon and the sun are laboring so you may earn a loaf of bread and savor with gratefulness. All are humble nether your command, in that location¬fore it is unjust of you to be disobedient."
Religion and science are two channels through which flesh has been endeavoring to reach the truth. Religion is based upon faith and its principles have been the same throughout the ages, only renewed in each wheel by the inspired teachers. Science works upon theory and has contradicted its discoveries from time to fourth dimension.
Doubtless at that place is nil in being without an origin; there¬fore, a creator. If we take it for granted that all in existence originated itself, information technology must be thus: either it was in existence and became real, or information technology was not in beingness and yet became real. The first is unreasonable, and the latter is impossible, as from nothing comes zilch. If nosotros consider that i of the substances in existence originated the others, information technology is also unreliable as each atom of thing individually testifies to its weakness.
If we claim the strongest cantlet among all types of affair produced the others, and all in beingness depend on this, it is also unreliable, for the human existence, though pocket-size in stature, possesses the highest station of all the creatures in existence, and should exist called a creator, an originator, yet we notice his weakness likewise, for he cannot depend on his earthly existence a 2d hence. If nosotros consider that one grouping of at¬oms originated the others, this also is incommunicable, for the 4 kingdoms—mineral, vegetable, creature and homo—though equal in the line of progress, vary in function. If nosotros merits a grouping of the strongest atoms originated the others individually or in units, this is too impossible, for if the said group possessed such a power, they should exist able to prevent cocky-destruction.
It is an actual fact that we cannot produce something from nothing. We need a seed to produce a institute, an egg to produce a bird, etc. Science could not produce the numerous modern discoveries and achievements without some substance to piece of work with, such as chemistry. Fifty-fifty the past sages did not produce the so-chosen miracles without an origin. The great Main Jesus produced wine from the water; the cracking personage Moses produced water from the earth.
Regardless of the arguments of our friends, the theologians, and the scientists, for whom I take the greatest admiration, we must con¬fess that the Mighty Power which is governing this universe is worthy of our laurels, devotion, admiration and love. To that great invisible power, which today is visible to the intellectual mind, we must exist grateful for our progress and the knowledge that we have attained through His sages from time to time.
Organized religion and science both guide humanity to one cracking object, the Originator, the Beginner, the Creator; and both agree to the oneness and singleness of that object, The Mighty Architect of the Universe, Jehovah, Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
If the students of theology and science could see the truth through each other's glasses, without prejudice, they would accomplish perfect harmony and understanding, revering both disciplines, and with united effort labor on the greatest piece of work before them: the progress of mankind.

Baha'u'llah said:
The Third Tajalli ["Effulgence"] is concerning sciences, crafts and arts. Knowledge is like unto wings for the existence (of man), and is every bit a ladder for ascending. To larn knowledge is incumbent on all, just [only] of those [types of knowledge] which may profit the people of the earth, and not such sciences as brainstorm in mere words and end in mere words. The possessors of sciences and arts have a neat right among the people of the earth, where unto testifieth the Mother of Divine Utterance in the 24-hour interval of Return. Joy unto those who hear! Indeed, the existent treasury of homo is his cognition. Knowledge is the means of honor, prosperity, joy, gladness, happiness, and exaltation. Thus hath the Tongue of Grandeur spoken in this great prison. 82
The Eleventh Glad-Tidings: To study sciences and arts of all descriptions is allowable; only such sciences every bit are assisting, which atomic number 82 and are conducive to the elevation of flesh. Thus hath the
matter been decreed on the part of God, the Commander, the Wise.83

82. Lawh-i-Tajalliyat ("Tablet of Effulgences"). Translated past Ali Kuli Khan in Tablets of Baha'o'llah Revealed at Acca, Syria (Chicago: Bahai Publishing Soci¬ety, 1917), pp. 76-77.

83. Lawh-i-Bisharat ("Tablet of Glad-Tidings"). Ibid., p. 88.

And We permitted you to written report of the sciences that which benefiteth you, and not that which endeth in dispute. This is more advantageous to you, were ye of those who know. 84

84. Kitab-i-Aqdas ("About Holy Volume"), paragraph 77.

Organized religion Without Clergy
To the multitude such a venture seems impracticable—nay! unachievable—as we are accustomed past heritage to mind to the clergy¬men reading and explaining the Gospel rather than to study the Bible ourselves. In the night ages, on account of the limitation of education, readers and instructors were essential. Today nosotros are living in the age of progress. Pedagogy is compulsory and universal. We are able to read and study with reason, therefore we have no need for an explanator or interpreter of the words of God. We should study them carefully, analyze them cautiously and acquire the knowledge contained therein.
To appreciate the greatness of this principle, "Religion Without Clergy, " nosotros should study the past events of history. Thus we will observe that through the orthodoxy of religious organizations, dissension and strife has arisen amongst the followers later on the departure of every Manifestation, usually ending with religious wars and the bloodshed of innocent individuals. The inspired teachings, which were revealed for the uplifting of humanity, became the whips of religious leaders, to fulfill their selfish desires and to rule over the oppressed masses.
Christianity fabricated corking progress during its early days. The monies collected the offerings from those who willingly gave and delivered them to those who were in need, even to the extent of carrying the offerings on their backs to the needy. Thus they performed the principles which Jesus commanded. As such, a flow of fourth dimension elapsed, until they began to build palaces called monasteries and lived the life of luxury and ease at the expense of the faithful followers, compelling them to accept their commands as supreme, equivalent to the words of the Principal Jesus.
Not content with the spiritual dominion which they possessed, the Christian clergy began to interfere with the affairs of land until they became the Supreme Ruler over the rulers. Then came the revolt of the land against the Church. Rex Henry 8 violated the law of the Vatican and proclaimed himself the head of the Church building of England. Napoleon Bonaparte acted likewise, which eventually caused the sectionalisation of country and church throughout the world. Martin Luther protested against the supremacy of vatican city and founded the Protestantism of today, which in number of followers almost equals the Mother Church.
Islam likewise experienced the aforementioned miracle and its consequences, even to the extent of taking the life of the ii grandsons of Muhammad. Hasan was poisoned and Hussein was beheaded. Caliph after caliph took control and in the name of religion ruled well-nigh fourteen hundred years, until the First World War, when the title of Caliph was abolished for the caput of state, thus ending the Ottoman Dynasty.
All the past religions met the aforementioned fate after the deviation of the Manifestation, through the selfishness of religious leaders, who corrupted the inspired teachings by misinterpretation and misguided the innocent masses. Grant us a survey of several churches on a Sun morning. We will discover that each preacher is selecting a verse from the Gospel and interpreting information technology to harmonize with his sermon. The result is that many contradictory explanations of the same verse from the pulpit are causing confusion in the minds of the listeners.
According to the teachings of Baha'u'llah, the principles he allowable and the foundation he laid, the Baha'i organization should exist composed of not less than nine members in each community, 85  elected by the vote of the members and subject to think by popular vote. This duly-elected body shall appoint ane of its members to be in charge of distribution of educational literature, free lectures, and promulgation of the teachings which are easy to empathise and useful in our daily life, thus eliminating the need for clergy.

85.See the Kitab-i-Aqdas, paragraph 30, in which Baha'u'llah writes: "The Lord hath ordained that in every urban center a House of Justice be established wherein shall gather counsellors to the number of Baha [i.e. nine], and should it exceed this number it doth not thing."

Baha'u'llah said:
If ye differ in a affair, bring it to God, and so long as the Sun is shining from the Horizon of this Heaven [i.east. while Baha'u'llah is alive on globe], but when He setteth, bring it to what was uttered by Him [i.east. his scriptures]. Verily information technology sufficeth the worlds.
Whosoever explaineth what hath descended from the Heaven of Revelation reverse to its obvious meaning, is of those who modify- eth the Supreme Give-and-take of God, and becometh of the losers in the manifest Book (the record of truth). 86 87
Blest is he who cometh to the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar (ascent- place of celebration) in the early on morning to glorify and praise God and enquire forgiveness, and as he entereth in, he should sit down down in silence and heed to the chanting of the scripture of God, the King, the Mighty, the Glorified. Verily the Mashriqu'l- Adhkar is every house built for My commemoration in cities and villages. Thus information technology was named on the function of the Throne, were ye of those who know.
Those who chant the scriptures of the Merciful in beautiful melodies shall attain therefrom that which could not be equaled past the kingdoms of heavens and earths. By this they shall inhale the fragrance of My words which none knoweth today salve those who are given the bully sight from this Beautiful Watchtower. Lo, verily they (the scriptures) attract the pure hearts into the spiritual realm, which could not be expressed, neither by writing nor by symbolizing. Blessed are those who hear.
O people, assistance My chosen ones who rise up to commemorate Me among My creatures and elevate My Discussion in My Kingdom. They are the stars of the heaven of My Providence and the lamps of My guidance to all the people of creation. Whosoever teacheth opposite to what was revealed in My tablets is not of Me. Beware, lest ye follow every wicked claimant. The tablets are adorned past the cute ornamentation of the Seal of the Breaker of Dawns, who speaketh among heavens and earths. Hold fast to My rubber girdle and to the rope of My straight and firm command. 88

86. Kitab-i-Aqdas ("Most Holy Book"), paragraph 53.
87.Ibid., paragraph 105.
88. Ibid., paragraphs 115-117

 Ye are forbidden from ascending upon pulpits. Whosoever wisheth to read to you from the scriptures of his God, allow him sit on a chair upon the platform and commemorate God, his Lord and the Lord of the worlds. 89

89. Ibid., paragraph 154.

It is decreed unto yous to pray singly, whereas the congregational prayer 90  is abolished, save the prayer for the burial of the dead. Verily, He is the Commander, the Wise.91

Universal Tribunal
The establishment of a World Court is recommended here. The formation of the League of Nations was the fulfillment of this principle but unfortunately did not succeed, as information technology was without military ability to enforce the laws agreed upon.

We hope that the nowadays political leaders of the world will realize the importance of this principle and reestablish the Social club of Nations for the sake of safeguarding the interest of the smaller nations. 92

Baha'u'llah said:

The 8th Ishraq ["Splendor"]:
This passage is written, at this time, by the Supreme Pen and is deemed [as part] of the Book of Aqdas.
The affairs of the people are in the accuse of the men of the House of Justice of God. They are the trustees of God among His servants and the sources of command in His countries.93
O people of God! The trainer of the earth is Justice, for it consisted! of two pillars, Reward and Retribution. These 2 pillars are 2 fountains for the life of the people of the world.
Inasmuch every bit for each day and fourth dimension a detail prescript or order is expedient, affairs are therefore entrusted to the Firm of Justice, and then that information technology may execute that which it deemeth advisable at the time. Those souls who arise to serve the cause sincerely to please God shall be inspired past the invisible inspiration of God. It is incumbent upon all to obey (them, i.e. the House of Justice).
Administrative affairs are all in the charge of the House of Justice, merely devotional acts must be observed according as they are revealed in the Book.
O people of Baha! Ye are dawning-places of the dearest and 24-hour interval- springs of the favor of God. Defile non the tongues with cursing and execrating anyone and baby-sit your eyes from that which is non
worthy. Show forth that which ye possess (truth, etc.). If it is accustomed, the aim is attained; if non, interference (with or rebuke of those who reject it) is not allowable. Leave him to himself, and accelerate toward God, the Protector, the Self-Subsistent. Be non the crusade of sorrow (to anyone), how much less of sedition and strife!
Information technology is hoped ye may exist trained under the shadow of the tree of divine favor and deed in [accord with] that which God desireth.
Ye are all leaves of i tree and drops of one sea. 94

90. Muslims traditionally have been encouraged to recite their daily prayers to¬gether in unison, led by an imam, at the mosque. Baha'u'llah abrogated this do and directed Baha'is to pray individually. This, along with his ban of preaching from pulpits, indicates that Baha'u'llah envisioned the Baha'i faith as more of a personal spiritual practice rather than a religion with hierarchical forms.

91.Kitab-i-Aqdas ("Near Holy Book"), paragraph 12.
92.This part of the manuscript tin can thus exist dated prior to 1945, when the United Nations was formed. The International Criminal Court has too been created since then. It is worth noting that the Baha'i vision of global governance is broader than whatsoever current or historical political establishment, and has been interpreted in various ways.

93. It is not clear whether Baha'u'llah envisioned the House of Justice to be a quasi-governmental or judicial body for just the Baha'is, or for all people regardless of organized religion. At the fourth dimension when Baha'u'llah was writing, the Ottoman Empire had what was chosen the Millet system (from the Arabic word milla, "nation"), in which each religious grouping was viewed every bit a distinct national community which could manage its ain diplomacy and practice potency over its members in personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc. Religious courts were therefore a commonly accepted characteristic of life in the 19th century Middle East, and Baha'u'llah'southward conception of the Bayt al-Adl (House of Justice) may accept been but the Baha'i counterpart of this institution. Nevertheless, some passages in his writings also indicate that he envisioned a global assembly that would be interfaith or secular in nature, perchance as a Firm of Justice for all humanity. For example, in the Lawh-i-Maqsud he wrote: "The time must come when the imperative necessity for the holding of a vast, an all-embracing assemblage of men will exist universally realized. The rulers and kings of the earth must needs attend it, and, participating in its deliberations, must consider such ways and ways as volition lay the foundations of the world's Great Peace amongst men." (Gleanings From the Writings of Baha'u'llah, 1990 pocket- size edition, section CXVII, p. 249).

94.Lawh-i-Ishraqat ("Tablet of Splendors"). Translated by Ali Kuli Khan in Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed at Acca, Syrian arab republic (Chicago: Bahai Publishing Society, 1917), pp. 129-130.

Universal Language
Indeed this is the offset cornerstone for the erection of the great temple of unity amongst humanity. The following are the commands of Baha'u'llah to the leaders of the world for the fulfillment of this principle:
O people of the courts [of land, i.due east. political officials] throughout the countries! Select 1 of the languages whereby all those who are on the earth should speak, and likewise i [script for] writing. Verily God elucidate unto y'all that which benefiteth y'all and maketh you independent of others. Verily He is the Bounteous, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise. This is the crusade of union, were ye of those who know, and the greatest means of agree and civilization, were ye of those who conceive. 95

95. Kitab-i-Aqdas ("Most Holy Book"), paragraph 189.

The Sixth Ishraq is concerning union and harmony among servants [of God] (i.e. mankind). Through union the regions of the globe take ever been illuminated with the light of the (divine) cause. The greatest ways (for this end) is that the peoples should exist familiar with each other'southward writing and language.
We have formerly allowable, in the tablets, that the trustees of the House of Justice must select one tongue out of the nowadays languages, or a new linguistic communication, and likewise select one among
the diverse scripts and teach them to children in the schools of the world, so that the whole world may thereby exist considered as one native country and 1 place. 96

96.Lawh-i-Ishraqat ("Tablet of Splendors"). Translated past Ali Kuli Khan in Tab­lets of Baha'u'llah Revealed at Acca, Syria (Chicago: Bahai Publishing Society, 1917), pp. 127-128.

Universal Peace
Advanced humanity is eagerly seeking universal peace and good will amidst mankind. The hearts are filled with the spirit of brotherly dear, longing for lasting peace. The leaders of the world should realize the importance of this universal want and use their efforts to bring it into being. Behold what became of the Egyptian, Persian, Roman, Macedonian, Babylonian and other great empires: The world absorbed them all. Their empires were doomed, and their palaces ruined. A Farsi philosopher-poet said, "Gaze with the optics of recollection upon the palace of Rex Kesra; the cobwebs replaced the gold draperies and the owl is the lone musician." 97
This land was given to us to alive on information technology in peace and happiness, to produce from it our livelihood, to enjoy what nature has provided for the states, and non to exploit or seek to possess information technology. The duration of our lives on this earth is limited, and sooner or subsequently nosotros will be captivated by it, whether we are seated on the throne of gilt and glory or on a ragged carpeting.
Blest is he who departs from this earth with a clear conscience and unstained hands. Blessed is he who leaves behind a monument of good acts and deeds. Blessed is he who shepherds the human flock to the pasture of noesis and the pond of truth. Blessed is he who has sheltered the unfortunate nether the dome of glory and served them with spiritual food. Blessed is he who crowned his caput with the crown of justice, and adorned his temple with the garment of kindness.
Blest is he who occupied the throne of love and devoted his life to the service of his kind. Blessed is he who performed his duties to man¬kind and helped the needy generously. The glory of the Most Splendorous shall be with him forever and ever.

Baha'u'llah said:
The Second Ishraq:
Nosotros have commanded [the advent of] the Most Cracking Peace, 98 which is the greatest ways for the protection of mankind. The rulers of the world must, in i accord, adhere to this command which is the main cause for the security and tranquility of the globe. They (i.due east. rulers) are solar day-springs of the power and dawning  places of the authority of God. Nosotros beg of God to assist them in that which is conducive to the peace of the servants (i.e. people).
The account of this subject hath been previously revealed from the Supreme Pen. Blessed are those who act accordingly. 99
The discussion of God in the 9th Leaf of the Exalted Paradise:
Truly I say: Moderation is desirable in every matter, and when information technology is exceeded it leadeth to detriment. Consider the civilisation of the people of the Occident, how information technology hath occasioned commotion and agitation to the people of the earth. There hath appeared an infernal instrument, and such barbarism is displayed in the destruction of life, the like of which was not [before] seen by the eyes of the world, nor heard by the ears of  nations. It is not possible to reform (or remove) these fierce, overwhelming evils, except if the peoples of the globe go united in affairs, or in ane religion. Hearken ye unto the phonation of this Oppressed Ane, and adhere to the Most Great Peace!

A strange and wonderful instrument existeth in the earth; simply it is concealed from minds and souls. It is an instrument which hath the power to modify the temper of the whole earth, and its infection causeth destruction. 100
With careful study of the aforesaid principles, nosotros the Baha'is should realize that we possess an ocean full of pearls of wisdom from which to gain knowledge, and a universe full of shining stars with which to exist enlightened. Therefore nosotros should meditate on the teachings and earnestly follow them.

97. According to legend, Kesra (also spelled Kisra or Kasra) was a great king of Persia who had an immense, lavish tomb similar a palace. Today, the ruins of the Taq-i Kisra still stand well-nigh the boondocks of Salman Pak, Iraq, every bit the only remains of Ctesiphon, the ancient capital of the Parthian and Sasanian Empires.

98. The Baha'i concept of the "Near Neat Peace" is a condition of the world in which all nations have united in a permanent accord, abandoning war and regarding all countries as one habitation for all. This alludes to the Biblical eschatological vision of a concluding, ultimate peace on globe brought about through the stiff inspiration or presence of God.
99.Lawh-i-Ishraqat ("Tablet of Splendors"). Translated by Ali Kuli Khan in Tab¬lets of Baha'u'llah Revealed at Acca, Syrian arab republic (Chicago: Baha'i Publishing Society, 1917), p. 126.
100.Kalimat-i-Firdawsiyyih ("Words of Paradise"). Ibid., p. 54. The "infernal," "foreign and wonderful" musical instrument spoken of by Baha'u'llah is generally re­garded past Baha'is equally a prophecy of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons.

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