Kitáb-i-Aqdas Index

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References to the Text of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas are by paragraph numbers; to the Questions and Answers by question number; and to the Notes by note number. Other references are to page numbers in the usual way. Thus:

K14 indicates paragraph 14 of the Kitá;b-i-Aqdas
Q10 indicates Question (or Answer) no. 10
n14 indicates Note no. 14
102 indicates page 102 (NOTE: In this version the relevant HTML page will be presented)

Sable, K9, 146, n12

Sacred House. See Bahá’u’lláh, House of, in Baghdád, Báb, the, House of, in Shíraz

Sacred Text. See Text, Sacred

Sadness

backbiting as cause, n37

not to cause, 92, Q98, 158

fine for causing abolished, K148, n163

Sadratu’l-Muntahá, K100, K148, 99, n128, n164

Saints, n160

Salát, n3. See Obligatory Prayer(s)

School

of God, K176-K177, n185

of inner meaning and explanation, K175

of Transcendent Oneness, K175

Science(s)

divine philosophy, n194

most firm foundation, K189

purpose, K77, 159, n110

Script, common, 16, K189, 162, n193, n194

Scripture. See ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Writings; Báb, the, Writings; Bahá’u’lláh, Writings; Bayán; Interpretation of Sacred Text; Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Religion(s) (other than Bahá’í Faith; Text, Sacred; Verse(s), Holy

Sea of Purification, K75, n106

Seal

of the Prophets, n180. See also Muhammad (Apostle of God)

Tablets embellished with, K117, n143

Seat of Justice, K23. See also House(s) of Justice

Seclusion. See Asceticism

Security, 17, K2, Q58

collective, n173

Sedan, battle of, n118

Self-defence, K159, n173

Semen, K74, 158, n103

Sermons, n168

Servant, domestic, K63, Q30, 156, n90

Service, 16, K125, K178, n2, n56. See also Teaching the Cause

exhortation to arise, K35, K38

exhortation to Kings, K82, K84

promise of Divine Assistance, K53, K74

Sexual acts. See also Chastity; Immorality

lawful, n134. See also Marriage

unlawful

adultery, K19, K49, Q23, Q49, 157, n36, n77, n90

consequences, K49, n36, n77, n134

during year of patience, Q11

fornication, n36, n77

homosexuality, 157, n134

Sháh, n177, n182

Sháh-Bahrám, n160

Shaving the head, K44, Q10, 158, n68, n69

Shaykí School, n171, n182

Shí‘ih Islám, n109, n160, n178. See also Islám

practices, n85, n90, n103, n175

Shiráz, n138. See also Báb, the, House of, in Shiráz

Shoghi Effendi (Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith), vii, 255. See also Guardianship; Aghsán

Divine Plan, implementation of, 4

Guardian of the Faith, 3, n66, n125, n130

Hands of the Cause, appointment, n183

Interpreter of Sacred Text, 3, 4, n130

and Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 6-7

annotations to, viii

description in God Passes By, ix, 13-18

synopsis and codification, vii

translation, 10-11

passing of, n66, n67, n183

writings

individual works

God Passes By, 13-18, n108, n158, n190-n191-n192

World Order of Bahá’u’lláh, n173, n189

Shrines. See Báb, the; Bahá’u’lláh

Shroud. See Burial

Sickness. See Illness

Sifter of Wheat. See Gandum-Pák-Kun

Silk

for shrouds, K130, n149, n151

wearing of, K159, 158, n174. See also Clothing

Silver. See also Dowry

utensils, K46, 158, n72

Sin

confession of, K34, n58

forgiveness of, K49, K184, Q11, Q47, 102, n37, n58

repentance, K34, K37, K49, K184

Sincerity, K29, K108, Q106, n95

Singing, K51. See also Music

Sisters. See Inheritance

Sites, Historical. See Holy Places and Historical Sites

Sitting, K154, n168

associated with Obligatory Prayers, 96, 98, 100, Q81

associated with compensatory verses, Q58, n22

in Mashriqu’l-Adhkár, K115

when repeating “Alláh-u-Abhá,” K18

Six Year Plan, vii

Siyáh-Chál, 9, n62, n126, 255

Skills, n162. See also Profession, obligation to engage in

Slander, n37. See also Calumny

Slavery, prohibition of, 15, K72, 156

Sloth, 15, K33, 157, n56

Smoking, n32

Society

condition of, 12, K39, K40, K124, n170

divine law in response to conditions of, 2-3, 6, 7, 91, n89

effect of Divine Revelation on, 1-2, K54, K75, K79, K110, K181, n93, n106, n109

foundation of, n134

function of wealth in, n38

future state of, 1-2, 6, 13, 14, K189, n56, n173, n189, n194

institutions vital to, 91, n53, n82, n134

role of

to promote industriousness, n56

to promote justice, n86, n173

role of divine law, 1-3, 4-6, 13, 14, K3, K29, K99, K186, 91, n92

role of individual, K120, K144, K173, Q71, n56, n61, n76, n110

Sodomy, K107, Q49, n134

Son, eldest, n38, n44, n66. See also Inheritance

Sorrow. See Sadness

Soul

condition of sanctified, Q68, n23

hindrances, K161-K162-K163, n134, n170

influence of Divine Revelation, K54, K55, K148, 95, 95-96, n23

of Manifestation of God, n160. See also Manifestations of God

uplifment of, K51, K149, K161, K163, n25, n79, n104

South, extreme, K10, n17

Sovereign, Sign of the, K157, n171

Sovereignty

of Bahá’í Faith, n26, n49

of God, K74, K172, K182

relation to kingship, K82

Speech, K160. See also Languages; Recitation of sacred Writings and Verses

to assist God through, K73

manner of delivery, n168

Spirit

of God, title for Jesus Christ, K80, n113

Holy, K37, n23, n160

Spot, in reference to

‘Akká, K37, K81, K100, n63, n127

Baghdád, K133, Q32, n154

Constantinople, K89, n120

Garden of Ridván, n107

Qiblih, K6, n7, n8

Shíráz, K133, Q32, n154

Spouse. See Adultery; Divorce; Inheritance; Marriage

Spring equinox, n26

Standing

to deliver talks, n168

movements of Obligatory Prayer, 93, 94, 95, 97, 99, n4

for recitation of Prayer for the Dead, n10, n19

State, matters of, 91. See also House(s) of Justice

Statutes of God, 17-18. See also Kitáb-i-Aqdas; Law(s) of Bahá’u’lláh

Steadfastness, K134, K164, K173, K183. See also Obedience

Stealing. See Theft

Stepparent, marriage with forbidden, 7-8, K107, 148, n133

Stewards, Chief, n183. See also Hands of the Cause

Straight Path, 17, K14, K186

Street, muttering sacred verses in, K108, 157, n135. See also Public places

Strife, K169, 92, n173. See also Conflict

Striking a person, K148, 157

penalties for, K56, n81

Study of

arts and sciences, K77, 159, n110

Kitáb-i-Aqdas, viii, 8

languages, K118, 161. See also Language(s)

teachings, K149, K182. See also Interpretation of Sacred Text

Subh-i-Azal. See Yahyá, Mírzá

Succession, n181. See also ‘Abdu’l-Bahá; Shoghi Effendi; Yahyá, Mírzá; Ahmad-i-Ahsá’í, Shaykh

Suffering of Bahá’u’lláh. See Bahá’u’lláh, sufferings

Summons of Bahá’u’lláh to

divines, K104. See also Clergy

human race, K59

kings, K82

people of Bahá, K84

Sun as symbol for

laws, K7, K108

Manifestation of God, K6, K41, K53, n8

Sunní Islám, leaders of, n120. See also Islám

Sunrise

prayer at dawn, K33

in the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár, K115, Q15, n142

time for Obligatory Prayer, Q83, 144, 145-146, n5. See also Obligatory Prayer(s)

times for Fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Sunset (Sundown)

determining date of Naw-Rúz, Q35

time for Obligatory Prayer, Q83, 144, 145-146, n5

times for Fast, K17, n25, n32. See also Fasting

Supplication. See Prayer

Synopsis and Codification, vii-viii, 139-164

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