This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the bahai dispensation, and ordains necessary institutions through which the integrity and the unity of bahaullah s faith can be safeguarded. House of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitabiaqdas. Holy al kitab al aqdas english translation by bahai world center. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitab i aqdas. Whoso achieveth this duty hath attained unto all good. Though bahais revered it with superlative names like most holy book and the book of laws, a full eightyeight years had already passed with the baha i. O kitabiaqdas o livro sacratissimo by editora bahai do. Dear internet archive supporters, thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal.
You keep us going and growing with your support we will do even more in 2020. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith. Bahaullahs teachings on spiritual reality free epub. Baha i suppression and corruption of their own book of laws. The colophon on page 49 gives the history of this particular document though the name of the typist is not noted. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion.
Multilinear translation project and glossary, by bahaullah 1999. Nay, rather, we have unsealed the choice wine with the fingers of might and power. The kitabiaqdas is regarded as the most holy book of our religion for a reason. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitabiaqdas. In akka, bahaullah revealed his most important work, the kitabiaqdas the most holy book, in which he outlined the essential laws and principles of his faith, and established the foundations for a global administrative order. Sidebyside comparisons of the authorized translation with earlier. Il kitabiaqdas 3 introduzione questanno, il centoquarantanovesimo dellera bahai, segna il centenario dellascensione di bahaullah, il portatore della rivelazione universale di dio destinata a condurre lumanita alla maturi. Bahai suppression and corruption of their own book of laws. He, verily, through the potency of his name, the mighty, the allpowerful, the most high, is the ruler of all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth. Sep 10, 2012 the bahai fireside notebook interestingly, reg did most of his research the old way one book at a time. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. When you want to pray, turn your faces towards the most holy region, the holy place which god hath made the point round.
In the kitcibiaqdas, when bahaullah speaks about his laws and ordinances, sions. The aqdas is referred to as the motherbook of the bahai teachings, and the charter of the future world civilization. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official bahai english translation, the kitabiaqdas. This compilation of sixteen of bahaullahs most significant and wellloved tablets revealed after the formulation of the laws and ordinances of the kitabiaqdas the most holy book. Holy al kitab al aqdas english translation by bahai world center taken from arabic text taken from. These new laws are the key to living a spiritual life ordained by the creator for that place in history. This project is no more than a supplement to the authorized text of the kitab i aqdas, published 1992. This site offers free and instant downloads of bahai sacred and authoritative texts as audio books as zipped files in mp3 format courtesy of the bahais of the united states.
The kitabiaqdas bahai reference library the bahai faith. This project is no more than a supplement to the authorized text of the kitabiaqdas, published 1992. For your reference, reg stuck to the important bahai texts, gleanings, writings and kitab. Iaqdas the most holy tablet this is the most holy tablet sent down from the holy kingdom unto the one who hath set his. Bahaullahs most important book is the book of laws, also called the most holy book kitab i aqdas, which was completed in the house of abbud around 1873. Thus hath the daystar of utterance shone forth above the horizon of the book as decreed by. Kitabiaqdas the most holy book completed 1873 think not that we have revealed unto you a mere code of laws. The aqdas also discusses the establishment of bahai administrative institutions, bahai religious practices, mysticism.
It should be born in mind in this latter connection that certain writings of bahaallah were compiled over months. Bahaullahs statements about marriage in the kitabiaqdas are brief. Thus hath the daystar of utterance shone forth above the horizon of the book as decreed by him who is the lord of the beginning and the end. The most holy book contains obfuscations and distortions designed to protect the fortunes of the bahai 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 bahai faith. Let him that findeth no water for ablution repeat five times the words in the name of god, the most pure, the most pure, and then proceed to his devotions. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabulaqdas, but it is commonly referred to by its persian title, kitab i aqdas, which was given to the work by bahaullah himself. Following the text of the aqdas is a brief compilation of writings of bahaullah. To this beareth witness that which the pen of revelation hath revealed. Bahaullahs great book of laws, his most holy book, the kitabiaqdas, contains the laws that are to provide the foundation of a just society and facilitate the development. Tablets of bahaullah, revealed after the kitabiaqdas. See also a scan of a typed copy of haddads translation. The first authorized english translation was published in 1992, annotated and accompanied by the supplementary writings and the questions. It sets the blueprint for our future world civilization, discusses the relationship between social structures and the wellbeing of the individual, and addresses some rulers of its day.
The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah. The kitabiaqdas is referred to as the motherbook of the bahai teachings, and the charter of the future world civilization. Amongst the people is he whose learning hath made him proud. This most holy book for bahais includes the tablet of carmel, the most holy tablet, gladtidings, ornaments, effulgences, words of paradise, tablets. This most holy book, whose provisions must remain inviolate for no less than a thousand years, and. Relationship of the laws of the kitabiaqdas to the laws of. At just over 7 hours 55 minutes this audio book is sure to enlighten and engage. With every new revelation of god laws are changed according to the times. It is sometimes also referred to as the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws and occasionally the book of aqdas. It behoveth every one who reacheth this most sublime station, this summit of transcendent glory, to observe every ordinance of him who is the desire of the world. This collection of sixteen tablets revealed by bahaullah after the kitab i aqdas constitute some of his most significant works.
Bahaallah bibliography i persian and arabic hurqalya. The bahai fireside notebook interestingly, reg did most of his research the old way one book at a time. This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the bahai dispensation, and ordains necessary institutions. Whoso faileth to recite them hath not been faithful to the covenant of god and his testament, and whoso turneth away from these holy verses in this day is of those who throughout eternity have turned away from god. The kitabiaqdas by bahaullah free ebook project gutenberg. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book internet archive. Some are implemented now and some will be for the future of mankind.
Bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. For another old translation of the aqdas, by earl elder commissioned by william miller 1961, see the multilinear translation. Relationship of the laws of the kitabiaqdas to the laws. The kitabiaqdas by bahaullah, free ebook global grey. In 1953 shoghi effendi, the guardian of the bahai faith, included as one of the.
Tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas. The kitab i aqdas is the most holy book for bahais. The laws of bahaullah placed in their historical context. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official baha i english translation, the kitab i aqdas. Dec 27, 2007 buy the kitabiaqdas forgotten books by bahaullah isbn. This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the bahai dispensation, and ordains necessary institutions through which the integrity and the unity of bahaullahs faith can be safeguarded. 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. Bahaullah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world. This parallel text of the kitabiaqdas presents the authorized. It has the same status as the quran for muslims or the bible for christians. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Though bahais revered it with superlative names like most holy book and the book of laws, a full eightyeight years had already passed with the bahai administration refusing to. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka.
There have been 15,000 works written by him identified. Buy the kitabiaqdas forgotten books by bahaullah isbn. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the book of laws or the book of aqdas. The arabic pages of the 1943 tehran edition are keyed to the paragraphs k1, k2 of the official english. 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. Wilmette institute faculty notes, by brent poirier 1998. Jun 22, 2010 whoso faileth to recite them hath not been faithful to the covenant of god and his testament, and whoso turneth away from these holy verses in this day is of those who throughout eternity have turned away from god. Aug, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullahs replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the baha. This publication, available in an online edition, includes extensive notes and commentary, and should be consulted in conjunction with this multilinear translation project. This collection of sixteen tablets revealed by bahaullah after the kitabiaqdas constitute some of his most significant works. Dec 04, 2010 librivox is a tremendous way of producing public domain, freely accessible bahai literature. Liberty in the bahai faith dr rin plo e ex the concept of justice in the bahai faith.
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