The kitabiaqdas can be read in full at the bahai reference library. 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. To any bahai who deeply meditates on this book, bahaullah appears as the ruler of all mankind. Usayn ali bahaullah translated from the original arabic and edited by earl e. The hardback is pictured, but what we have available at this time is the red pocket edition. 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. This project is intended to present a textual analysis of the central book of the bahai dispensation, bahaullahs kitab i aqdas. The kitabiaqdas was also translated into the philippines most widely spoken language, tagalog, in 2003.
This project is no more than a supplement to the authorized text of the kitabiaqdas, published 1992. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book. Laws of the kitabiaqdas the most holy book, p 18 bahai laws. The paragraph breaks in these two texts usually do not coincide. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitabiaqdas. Like most arabic writings, the original aqdas was revealed without this segmentationparagraph breaks were supplied by the translators. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official bahai english translation, the kitabiaqdas. 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.
Kitab alaqdas and other tablets by bahaullah the british library. Bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. Apr 25, 2012 laws of the kitab i aqdas the most holy book, p 18 bahai laws. The kitabiaqdas is very powerful and also beautifully written by bahaullah and translated into english by the guardian of the faith shoghi effendi, the great prophets great grandson. This project is intended to present a textual analysis of the central book of the bahai dispensation, bahaullahs kitabiaqdas. This parallel text of the kitabiaqdas presents the authorized translation by shoghi effendi et al. This project is no more than a supplement to the authorized text of the kitab i aqdas, published 1992. A description of the kitabiaqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith, written by shoghi effendi, its appointed guardian. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullahs replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. The most holy book by bahaullah 1993, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It is sometimes called the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws, and.
Publication date 1992 topics bahai, bahai, bahai faith, bahai collection opensource. This most holy book sets forth laws of god for the bahai dispensation, and. In 1873, bahaullah completed his most important work, the most holy book kitabiaqdas, written in the house of udi khammar, now part of the house of abbud. The kitabiaqdas or the most holy book the central book of the bahai faith the kitabiaqdas or the most holy book is the central book of the bahai faith containing not only its major laws but also exhortations, social principles and mystical and spiritual teachings. The kitab i aqdas is regarded as the most holy book of our religion for a reason. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official baha i english translation, the kitab i aqdas. The most holy book, contains definite obfuscations, dressings, 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. With every new revelation of god laws are changed according to the times. Oct 17, 2018 the kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith, in 1873.
Bahaullahs most important book is the book of laws, also called the most holy book kitabiaqdas, which was completed in the house of abbud around 1873. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the book of laws or the book of aqdas. The first duty prescribed by god for his servants is the recognition of him. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It is sometimes also referred to as the aqdas, the most holy book, the. It is sometimes also referred to as the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws and occasionally the book of aqdas. These new laws are the key to living a spiritual life ordained by the creator for that place in history. Bahaullah writes his most holy book the life of bahaullah. The kitabiaqdas by bahaullah, free ebook global grey. 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. Kitabiaqdas the first translated eldermiller version. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitab i aqdas.
What are the top ten religions and what is the holy book. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book internet archive. The complete audio for the kitabiaqdas the most holy book. Kitabiaqdas bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the bahai. What is the purpose of teaching according to the kitabiaqdas. It was in acre around 1873 that bahaullah revealed alkitab alaqdas the most holy book, often referred to by its persian title kitabi aqdas, although. Bahaullah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world. A number of tablets revealed by bahaullah after the kitabiaqdas contain passages supplementary to the provisions of the most holy book. The kitabiaqdas by bahaullah free ebook project gutenberg.
The bahais kitabiaqdas is no mere code of laws world. It is also referred to as the motherbook of the bahai revelation gpb 325. This most holy book, whose provisions must remain inviolate for no less than a thousand years, and whose system will embrace the entire planet, may well be regarded as the brightest emanation of the mind of bahaullah, as the mother book of his dispensation and the charter of his new world order. Bahaullahs book of laws and his most important work, dating from the early akka period. Following the text of the aqdas is a brief compilation of writings of bahaullah which are supplementary to the most holy book, and a translation of the questions and answers published here for the first time. Of the more than one hundred volumes comprising the sacred writings of bahaullah, the kitabiaqdas is of unique importance. Most holy book of bahai faith published in norwegian bwns. He affirms that individuals do not have the right to take revenge, that revenge is despised in the eyes of god, and that the motive for punishment is not vengeance, but the imposition of a penalty for the committed offence. The aqdas is referred to as the motherbook of the bahai teachings, and the charter of the future world civilization. Kitabi aqdas, the most holy book bahai library online. The kitab i aqdas is the most holy book for bahais. In his tablets abdulbaha explains the difference between revenge and punishment. Nov 14, 2018 the kitabiaqdas was also translated into the philippines most widely spoken language, tagalog, in 2003.
The kitabiaqdas the most holy book book, 1992 worldcat. Maani, baharieh en maani ewing, sovaida, the laws of the kitabiaqdas. For example a bahai wedding cannot take place until the bahai assembly of the area agrees that all requirements of both. The kitabiaqdas is regarded as the most holy book of our religion for a reason. This could also be a great thing for a seeker of the faith to read and learn how bahai live their lives, and the administrative order. A number of tablets revealed by bahaullah after the kitab i aqdas contain passages supplementary to the provisions of the most holy book. Revealed soon after bahaullah had been transferred to the house of udi khammar circa 1873. This work is written in arabic and its arabic title is alkitab al aqdas. The kitab i aqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book was revealed by bahaullah in response to. The kitabiaqdas bahai reference library the bahai faith.
Not merely a book of laws, this is a charter of the future world civilization. Jul 29, 2008 beitostolen, norway the bahai book known as the kitabiaqdas, the most holy book, has been published in norwegian for the first time, bringing to about 30 the number of different language editions of the work. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book, of the bahai faith, will continue to be read cover to cover as bahais immerse themselves in the ocean of bahaullahs words. Included in this section is an extract from the tablet of ishraqat. The most noteworthy of these have been published in tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas. 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 kitabiaqdas, the most holy book, stands out as the mightiest testimony to the sovereignty of bahaullah. In it, bahaullah sets out laws in relation to such areas of life as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. The most noteworthy of these have been published in tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitab i aqdas. The word aqdas is a superlative form derived from the triconsonantal root qds, denoting holiness or sanctity in semitic languages. All of our paper waste is recycled within the uk and turned into corrugated cardboard. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book was revealed by bahaullah in response to repeated requests from his followers for laws to follow. The arabic pages of the 1943 tehran edition are keyed to the paragraphs k1, k2 of the official english.
It has the same status as the quran for muslims or the bible for christians. Buddhism 376 million followers tripitaka pali canon 5. Shoghi effendi had stated that the english translation of the aqdas should be copiously annotated. Some are implemented now and some will be for the future of mankind. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Bahai reference library the kitabiaqdas, pages 203204. In the tablet of ishraqat, bahaullah says, help, then, your lord with the hosts of goodly deeds and praise worthy character tb 120. Beitostolen, norway the bahai book known as the kitabiaqdas, the most holy book, has been published in norwegian for the first time, bringing to about 30 the number of different language editions of the work. The most holy book book online at best prices in india on. Bahai suppression and corruption of their own book of laws. It is usually stated that the book was completed around 1873, although there is evidence to suggest that at least some of the work was written earlier. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the baha. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith. Reading or hearing the word of god in ones mother tongue touches heartstrings that are only accessible in that language, explains adore newman, the secretary of the philippines national spiritual assembly.
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