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16. “The benefits accruing from benevolent works shall fall to the…” |
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The benefits accruing from benevolent works shall fall to the
individuals concerned. In such matters only a word would suffice.
Should anyone offer Ḥuqúq with utmost joy and radiance,
manifesting a spirit of resignation and content, his offering shall be
acceptable before God, otherwise He can dispense with all the peoples of
the earth…. Well is it with them that have fulfilled that which is
prescribed in the Book of God. It is incumbent upon everyone to observe
that which God hath purposed, for whatsoever hath been set forth in the
Book by the Pen of Glory is an effective means for the purging, the
purification and sanctification of the souls of men and a source of
prosperity and blessing. Happy are they that have observed His
commandments.
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No goodly deed was or will ever be lost, for benevolent acts are
treasures preserved with God for the benefit of those who act. Blessed
the servant and the maidservant who have fulfilled their obligation in
the path of God our Lord, the Lord of all worlds…. The Right of God
must be paid whenever possible and should be offered in a spirit of joy
and radiance. Those that are unable to pay will be invested with the
ornament of His forgiveness.
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