age in some occupation #33
57. The kissing of hands hath been forbidden in the Book. #34
58. To none is it permitted to seek absolution from another soul #34
59. Amongst the people is he who seateth himself amid the sandals by
the door whilst coveting in his heart the seat of honour. #36
60. And among the people is he who layeth claim to inner knowledge #36
61. How many a man hath secluded himself in the climes of India, denied
himself the things that God hath decreed as lawful, imposed upon
himself austerities and mortifications #36
62. Whoso layeth claim to a Revelation direct from God, ere the
expiration of a full thousand years #37
63. This is that of which We gave you forewarning when We were dwelling
in 'Iraq, then later while in the Land of Mystery, and now from this
Resplendent Spot. #37
64. Amongst the people is he whose learning hath made him proud ...
who, when he heareth the tread of sandals following behind him, waxeth
greater in his own esteem #41
65. Nimrod #41
66. Aghsan #42
67. revert to the people of Baha #42
68. Shave not your heads #44
69. it is not seemly to let the hair pass beyond the limit of the ears
#44
70. Exile and imprisonment are decreed for the thief #45
71. on the third offence, place ye a mark upon his brow so that, thus
identified, he may not be accepted in the cities of God and His
countries #45
72. Whoso wisheth to make use of vessels of silver and gold is at
liberty to do so. #46
73. Take heed lest, when partaking of food, ye plunge your hands into
the contents of bowls and platters. #46
74. Adopt ye such usages as are most in keeping with refinement. #46
75. He Who is the Dawning-place of God's Cause hath no partner in the
Most Great Infallibility. #47
76. Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son and
daughter in the art of reading and writing #48
77. God hath imposed a fine on every adulterer and adulteress, to be
paid to the House of Justice #49
78. nine mithqals of gold, to be doubled if they should repeat the
offence #49
79. We have made it lawful for you to listen to music and singing. #51
80. O ye Men of Justice! #52
81. The penalties for wounding or striking a person depend upon the
severity of the injury; for each degree the Lord of Judgement hath
prescribed a certain indemnity. # 56
82. Verily, it is enjoined up