The Summons of the Lord of Hosts

The references in the index refer to the individual Tablet, followed by the paragraph numbers within that Tablet. For example, a topic mentioned in the second paragraph of the Súriy-i-Mulúk is cited as M2. Within each entry and sub-entry the index references are arranged in the order that the Tablets appear in this book.

Key to abbreviations

Súriy-i-Haykal H

Súriy-i-Ra’ís SR

Lawh-i-Ra’ís LR

Lawh-i-Fu’ád F

Súriy-i-Mulúk M

Adversity, see Tests and trials

‘Akká (Most Great Prison), H140, 156, 169, 267; LR3–6, 27, 29

Alcohol, H88, 240; M103

Alexander II (Czar of Russia), H137, 158–170

high station for aiding Bahá’u’lláh, H158

prayer for, H169

‘Alí-Akbar-i-Naráqí, Mírzá, SR37

‘Álí Páshá (Ra’ís), F13

called to awaken, LR29

called to be just, LR18

deeds of, LR24

heedless of calamities, LR9

helplessness of, LR23

mortality of, LR10

pride of, SR2

rejection of Bahá’u’lláh, SR2, 6

responsible for exile of Bahá’u’lláh, LR25

tyranny of, LR2–6

Angels, H102, 191; F3–10, 12; M3, 36, 101

Anís, see Dhabíh

Annas, H245

Aqsá Mosque, H91, 171

Armaments, H181; M8, 10

Asceticism and austerity, H86–87, 136

Atheists, M60

Azal, Subh-i, see Yahyá, Mírzá

‘Abdu’l-‘Azíz (Sultán of Turkey), H139, 183; F13; M58–83

Bahá’u’lláh proposes meeting with, LR25–26

mistreatment of Bahá’u’lláh, M73

will lose Adrianople, SR5

‘Abdu’l-Ghaffár, LR5

‘Abdu’lláh-i-Ubayy, H243

Abraham, SR7, 18

Acts, see Deeds

Adam, H24

Adrianople (Edirne), H27, 267; SR5, 15, 23; LR5; M74–75

Adultery, H135

254

Báb (Point; ‘Alí), H60, 73, 80

birth of, H153

declaration of, H153

identical with Bahá’u’lláh,

H96–97

martyrdom of, H163; SR7; M3, 89, 91
rejected by kings, M3

return of John the Baptist, H121

Bábís (People of the Bayán)

attempt on the Sháh’s life, H188; M91

denunciation of Bahá’ís as, H235

heedlessness of, H10–11, 15

rejection of Bahá’u’lláh, H8–9

veiled by the Bayán, H95

Baghdád (Zawrá’), H103, 252, 261

Persian Consul-General in, see Buzurg Khán, Mírzá

Bahá’í Faith (Cause; Faith of God), H61, 71, 92–93, 126, 149, 160, 162, 176, 218, 229, 238; M17, 27

destiny of, SR4; M84, 86

kings’ failure in duty to, M54

light of, H250

misrepresented, H235

protection of, H250, 268; M106

spread of, SR14

station of, H191; M23

triumph of, F14

unaffected by disbelievers, M95

Bahá’ís (believers; favoured ones; true believers; people of faith)

behold the Kingdom, H123

conceal sins of others, H151

courage of, H16

courteousness of, LR24

dependence on God, H14, 32, 218, 274; SR1, 37

detachment of, H214; SR13

execution of, M88

faithfulness of, H14–16, 145, 218

forbidden strife and contention, H210–213

humility of, H263

illumination of, H12, 35, 48, 64

imprisonment of, LR18, 27; F6

kings should protect, M63

mirror Bahá’u’lláh’s Names, H64, 82–84

new race of men, H8, 13, 23–25, 30, 34, 41, 48, 61, 64; M53

patience of, H27–28, 208

persecution of, H204, 206, 208, 215, 216, 220, 230, 235–236, 252; SR5, 11–15, 26–27, 39–40; LR2–6, 8, 18; M20

purpose of, H211–214; SR41; F14

recompense of, SR41

sacrifice their lives, H16, 218–219, 222

sanctified, H48, 240

selflessness of, H212–213

sincerity of, H222–223

souls of, M94

steadfastness of, H13, 61; SR41

unseemly acts of, H239

wisdom of, H150

Bahá’u’lláh,

abode of, H103, 167

houses in Adrianople, M75

accusations (calumnies) against, H196–197; M35, 100, 115

appointed by God, H63, 72, 81, 192

arrival in Constantinople, M24

authority of, H58, 81, 139

betrayed by Mírzá Yahyá, H25–29

birth of, H153

childhood of, LR11–16

declaration of (Ridván), H153

enemies of, H5, 25–29, 117; M100

exile of, H139–141, 216, 267; SR11–14, 39–40; M30, 74–75

extolled by Isaiah, H164

family of, H196; SR22, 27; LR11; M75, 101

fate of, H5

255

fearlessness of, H193, 258; M23, 33, 38

good pleasure of, H270

grace of, H46–48, 52, 61, 65, 102

gratitude of, H5, 273; M80

imprisonment of, H114, 140–141, 156, 158, 162, 167, 177, 188, 267–268; SR37; LR18, 27; M95

independence of, H23, 115, 166; SR38; M25, 33, 55

innocence of, M102

judgement of, H52, 81; M111

knowledge of, H21, 43, 65–66, 192; M24, 39

light of, H57

love for God, H142

love of, H52

made no representation to foreign powers, H206

makes no request of kings and rulers, H216; M105

manifested God, H44, 81

mercy of, H122; SR23

toward the Czar, H158

obedience of

to God, H203

to kings and rulers, M31–32, 34, 55, 82, 95, 102, 104

patience of, H4–5, 125, 162, 268; M46, 80

persecution of, H112, 115–116, 139–140, 150, 177, 204, 249, 273; SR2, 16, 39–40; M29, 33, 95, 97, 103

power of, H162

presence of, H57

proofs of, H221, 223; LR25

protected by God, H23, 27

purpose of, H5, 13, 44, 64, 72, 81, 107, 114, 123, 164, 177, 186, 202, 209, 266, 268; SR10, 27; LR28; M38, 72

quickens creation, H57, 131

raiment of, H48, 116; SR3

rejection of, H49, 54, 60, 62, 80, 177; M100

by Bábís, H8–11

by Christians, H108–109, 127–28

by Muslims, H115

by Napoleon III, H137

reliance on God, H251; M38, 80

repository of God’s purpose, H37

requests meeting with divines, H221

requests meeting with the Sultán, LR25–26

return of Manifestations of the past

the Báb, H96–97

Jesus Christ, H102, 113, 127, 129, 159; M15

Revelation of, H10, 120

modes of, H51

see also Revelation

rights of, M53

seeks tribulation, H187

speaks truth, M56

spirit (soul) of, H116, 162; M38

station of, H21, 23, 29, 62, 141, 144; SR38; M101

suffering (tribulations; adversity) of, H4–5, 25, 29–30, 115, 142, 156, 162, 186–187, 192, 194, 196, 204, 265, 268, 272–273; SR14; LR18, 23, 27–28; F1; M16–17, 20, 22, 32, 46, 48, 53, 73–81, 84, 95, 98

surrounded by troops, SR10; LR25

titles of

Ancient Beauty, H55, 57, 97, 123, 177

Beauty of God, H7

Best Beloved, H7, 96, 100; SR3, 16, 39

Bird of Holiness, M33

Countenance of God, H143

256

Dawning-Place of Revelation, H146

Day of God, H63, 127

Dayspring of Revelation, H109

Desired One (Desire of the World), H104, 116, 156, 134

Divine Sifter, H126

Face of God, H134

Father, H112–113, 122

Guide, H134

Hand of God, H33

Harbinger of joy, H274

King of Glory, H128

King of Revelation, H103, 167

Lifegiver, LR2

Manifestation of Power, H176

Moon of Eternity, M4

Most Great Name, H118, 123, 131, 177, 200; M7

Most Great Ocean, H33, 152, 255, 274; SR16

Most Mighty Bell, H131

Mystery of God, H7

Nightingale, H130, 199; SR38

Path of God, H1

Pen, H24, 30, 53, 102, 107, 110, 123, 129, 130, 150, 152, 169, 178, 182, 184, 192, 193, 195, 199; SR8, 23, 35, 37, 38; LR1, 2

Point of adoration, H163

Point of knowledge, M4, 112

Possessor of Names, H118

Promised One, H93, 104, 121

Quickener, H274

Remembrance, H143

Supreme Sovereign, H159

Temple, H12–13, 17–18, 31, 36, 43, 44, 48–49, 62–63, 65, 72, 81, 84, 100, 268, 276

Testimony, H134; M4

Tongue of Grandeur, SR30

Tongue of Revelation, H118

Treasure of God, H7

World Reformer, H177; LR2

Wronged One, H137, 179; LR5, 20; M109

Youth, H22, 25, 34, 62, 187, 194, 196, 267, 270; SR8, 14, 22–23; LR1, 3, 5, 16, 18, 23–25

unifies mankind, H131

voice of, H192, 249; LR7

will of, H31, 58–59, 68, 74, 152, 276

wishes to return to God, M101

Writings (Tablets) of, H141; SR36

Hidden Words, H224–228

Súriy-i-Haykal, H43, 110

Súriy-i-Mulúk, H182; M1, 6, 12, 56

Súriy-i-Ra’ís, SR36

Balance, H229; M11, 69

Bathá (Mecca), H171, 198, 253

Bayán, H21, 95–96, 121

People of, see Bábís

Be (the command), H2, 3, 8, 36, 46, 60, 276

Behaviour, see Character; Conduct; Deeds

Bible,

Gospel (Evangel), H109, 140, 164, 247–249; M16

see also Christians; Jews; Torah

Bishops, H122

see also Divines

Black Sea, H137

Black Stone, H90

Book(s), H155, 163, 194, 199, 214, 222, 276; M3, 31, 33, 45, 52, 87–88, 97

ancient, M72

Bahá’í, H130, 184, 189; M39

see also Bahá’u’lláh, Writings of

holy books of former religions, H106, 108, 126, 164–165; LR2; M34–35

see also Bible; Qur’án; Torah

257

Bosphorus, F5

Burning Bush, H133–134, 142, 159

see also Moses

Buzurg Khán, Mírzá (Persian Consul-General in Baghdád), H206; M103

Caiaphas, H245

Celibacy, H136

Certitude, H53, 103, 200

Character (integrity), H148

Charity, H231

Children, LR11, 25–26; M51

orphans, M88

slaughtered, H220

sufferings of, LR2, 5

Chosroes, SR6

Christians, H122; M15–16

assert no Messenger after Jesus, H247–248

Comforter (Father) expected by, H112, 122, 248

failure to recognize Bahá’u’lláh, H108, 127–129

Kings (of Christendom), M15–16

monks, H108, 111, 136, 154

rejection of Muhammad, H243

wept at Bahá’u’lláh’s exile, SR12

Collective security, H182; M8

Comforter, H122, 248

Commandment, see Law(s)

Concourse on high, H21, 158, 195; SR2, 22, 26, 37

illumined by Bahá’u’lláh, LR1

shun people of the Bayán, H11

Conduct, H119, 218; LR22; M45, 90, 94, 102, 114

see also Deeds

Conflict, see Strife; War

Constancy, see Steadfastness

Constantinople (Istanbul), H216; LR9; M24, 37, 39, 67, 74–75, 84, 108, 113

fire of, LR9

Contention, see Strife

Contentment, SR30, 34

Corruption, H8, 89, 144, 150, 188; SR6; M15, 29, 34, 59, 86, 103

of the Sacred Texts, H249

Courtesy, H137; LR24

Covenant of God, H18, 122, 125; M42

breakers of, H93–95

Crafts, H67, 153

Creation (existence), H13, 40, 145, 158, 166; M114

book of, H99, 118

called to account, H18

entrusted to kings, H210

eye of, H99, 186; M88–89

fearful, H18

fragrances wafted over, H144

glorifies (praises) God, H21, 132

God independent from, H197

heart of, SR4

kingdom of, H7, 12, 158, 197, 210, 238

people may partake of benefits of, H171

recipient of revelation, H47

revolutionized, H84

Crimean War (1853–1856), H137

Crimson Hill, M2

Czar, see Alexander II, Czar of Russia

Damascus (Fayhá’), H252, 261

David, H246

Death, physical, H157, 168, 260–262; LR1; F11; M27, 37, 88, 115

equality in, H259

inevitable, LR16–17, 20–21; M107

Messenger of, H270

tombs of wealthy (powerful), H156

wealth no protection from, H259

yearning for is touchstone of sincerity, H222

258

Death, spiritual, H94, 136, 143, 167; LR1; M27, 108

Deeds

acceptability of, H172; M26

accordance with words, H147, 223; M45, 110

believers distinguished by, H189

consequences of, M26–27, 78

distinguishing, H189; LR29

and faith, see Faith, and deeds

of faithful, M64

guide humanity, H213

holy, M52

of ignorant, H176

judgement for, M15, 18, 27, 69, 98

recorded, M25, 99

veil, H110

see also Conduct

Destiny, see Fate

Detachment, H17, 80, 83, 88, 91–92, 107, 118–119, 138, 143, 156, 168, 171, 199, 263; SR3; M21, 40, 42, 47, 113

Dhabíh (Hájí Muhammad Ismá‘íl-i-Káshání; Anís), SR9, 16, 20, 22, 23, 28

Divines (learned; priests; etc.), H88, 131, 154, 219; M108

and the Bahá’í Faith, M86

Bahá’u’lláh asks to be brought face to face with, H221

Bahá’u’lláh opposed, M35

blindness of, H109

Christian, H122, 131, 243, 248

conniving, H249

Iranian, H198, 243–244

Islamic, H219; M3, 35, 108

Jewish, H243, 245–246

of latter days are most wicked, H233

misconceived the nature of the Faith, H229

passed judgement on the Báb, M3

rejected Bahá’u’lláh, H223, 249

rejected Jesus, H245

rejected Muhammad, H198, 243–244

should forsake possessions, H154

should still their pens, H107

some endowed with renunciation, H234

wealth of, H272

will perish, H260

worthy of respect when they follow the guidance of God, M45

Doubt, H49, 68; SR24; F11

Duality, H45

Duty, H148; M17, 18, 20–21, 27, 54, 68

Ear, see Temple, ear of

Earth (world), H54, 167, 184–185, 214, 272; LR16–21; M113

ablaze through the Word of God, SR1

as black in the eye of a dead ant, H156

established on account of believers, H15

glories over heaven, SR15

humankind created from, M107

ill, H152

joys of are inferior to spiritual joys, H162

nether world, LR20

people seek the world while in the womb, M40

possession of is worth nothing unless remembered by God, M4

quickened, H131; SR8

renewed, H47, 255; SR8

shall pass away, H190; M36, 40, 42, 55, 57, 79

state of, H156

vanities of, H91, 196; LR16–17; M36, 40, 55, 72, 99

259

warns men of impending death, LR21

see also Creation

Edirne, see Adrianople

Egypt

Jesus sent to, H160

Mansúríyyih, H235

persecution of Bahá’ís in, H235

Equity, H252; M17, 19, 22, 32, 68

Error, H113, 123, 176, 188–189, 243, 269; M21, 73

Eternity (eternal, everlasting life), H123, 128, 166, 214, 257; SR7, 41; LR20, 29

Ethiopia, H198

Evangel, see Bible

Evil (wicked), H5, 229, 233; SR6, 11; M18, 35, 48, 60–61, 83, 90, 92, 103

abode of, F19

call of Satan, H99

deeds, H11, 88; F16–21; M27, 34, 92

bring loss, SR19

concealed by Bahá’u’lláh’s courtesy, LR24

made fair-seeming, M34

provoke lamentation in Paradise, F6

deniers unable to distinguish, H177

desires, H8, 60, 94, 98, 127, 137, 143, 146, 150, 157, 158, 161, 167, 172, 188–189, 195, 223, 227, 232, 262, 272; SR6, 34; M2, 15, 18, 28–29, 32, 56, 59, 86, 96, 97, 103, 106, 112

Evil One, H21, 98–99, 146; SR19, 34; F13; M19, 34, 37, 56

generation, M16

not to be feared, H21

Existence, see Creation

Expenditures, M8–9

Eyes, see Temple, eyes of

Fadl (Grace), see Temple, letters of

Fairness, H56, 58, 95, 157, 208, 249, 276; LR18–19; M18, 30, 90, 97

Faith, H10, 137, 245, 253; M57, 59, 114

and deeds, H85–87, 172; M111, 114

see also Bahá’í Faith; Religion

Fast(ing), H86, 154

Fate (destiny), H5, 270; SR11; M61, 84

Fátimih, H79, 224

Fayhá’, see Damascus

Fear, H18, 31, 34, 41, 77, 93, 123, 125, 129, 137, 149, 166, 179, 193, 220, 258; M23, 33, 37, 42, 68, 69, 112, 113

see also God, fear of

Feast(s), see Holy Day(s)

Fidelity, see Steadfastness

Fisherman, see Peter, Saint

Food, SR11; LR4; M13

meat not to be shunned, H154

Forgiveness, H131, 219; SR13; M51, 54, 99

Freedom, see Liberty

Free will, see Fate

Fu’ád Páshá, F1–21

Gallipoli, LR25

Generosity, H39, 40, 185, 238; M32, 39, 59

God

acceptance of dependent on rebirth, M111

aid of, H3

alone, H93, 197, 214, 269

anger of, H35, 204; SR7, 11; LR7–8; F1, 6, 13; M53–54

attributes of, H197, 211

authority of, H58

bounty of, H2, 28, 39, 63, 81, 185, 200–201, 204, 250, 264, 268; SR26; M64, 100

Covenant of, see Covenant

260

essence of, H37, 90, 211

unknown, H65, 71, 197

eye of, M102

face (gaze) of, H22, 269

fear of, H32, 56, 237; M7, 10, 37–38, 42, 69, 112, 113

forgives, H131, 219; SR13; M54, 99

gathers mankind, H274

good pleasure of, H3, 6, 203–205; M113

grace of, H46–48, 64, 77, 131, 154, 185, 201–202, 217, 221, 264; SR15; M54, 65, 100

guidance of, H1, 197

hand of, H33, 241, 270; M94

independence of, H197, 214; F13; M116

judgement of, H111; F15; M12, 79, 85, 87, 100

justice of, H205, 264

light (brightness) of, H14, 22; SR7; M96

love of, H204; SR26; M49

mercy of, H14, 32, 42, 77, 81, 105, 125, 127, 131, 146, 154, 158, 185, 188, 193, 201, 205, 209, 214, 217, 219, 230, 238, 251, 270; SR13; LR22; M6, 13, 18, 54, 65, 87, 114

to those who show justice, H190

Name(s) of, H45, 250

nearness to, H204; M4, 5, 51

obedience to, H20

oneness (unity; singleness) of, H45, 93, 155; M43, 81

path of, H1

power (might) of, H35, 39, 204, 238, 250; SR13

prescribes fixed measure, H4

presence of, SR13

proofs (signs) of, H19; M52

protected Jesus from Herod, H160

purpose of, M85

rendering assistance to, H209–214

reveals verses, H1–2

scatters ‘Álí Páshá into dust, LR7

sees all, M102

Soul of, SR33

sovereignty of, H35, 38–39, 62, 191; M85

speaks, H2

tokens of, H22

unknowable, H197

voice of, SR1

warning of, M107

Will of, H3, 35, 58–59, 113, 126, 131, 158, 160, 170, 223, 236, 191, 210, 241; SR31; M80, 85, 94

wisdom of, LR23; M100, 114

see also Knowledge and wisdom

Word of, see Word(s)

Golden Rule, H143, 179, 275; M32, 44

Good, H33, 81, 126, 143, 172, 219, 230, 254; M54, 62

Gospel, see Bible

Gossip (backbiting), H229; M34–35

Government, M21, 61, 102

elected representatives, H173–174

obedience to, LR3

Greed, M40

Grief (mourning), H5, 27, 131, 220; M17, 78, 88, 92, 99

Guidance, H111, 113; SR22; LR29; M5, 18, 35, 45, 108, 112

Hájí Ja‘far-i-Tabrízí, SR13

Hájí Muhammad Ismá‘íl-i-Káshání, see Dhabíh

Hájí Siyyid Muhammad (Áqá Siyyid Muhammad-i-Tabátabá’íy-i-Isfahání, Mujáhid), H219

Handmaiden(s), see Women

Hatred, H5, 28, 61, 94, 112

261

Health, H174–176; M8

Hearing, H14, 20, 23, 57, 66, 77, 78, 96, 99, 138, 238, 262; SR9, 17, 30; F6; M15

ear, H158, 171, 195, 199, 265; SR10; M62, 81

of the heart, H132, 165; M99

same as soul, spirit, mind, sight, SR35

Heaven(s), H2, 15, 19, 31, 40, 106, 116, 125, 131, 184, 185, 220; LR27; M3

of communion with God, M33

earth glories over, SR15

Jesus and Bahá’u’lláh descended from, H102, 127

Jesus raised up into, H245

ladder to, H244

midmost, M4, 108

pillars of, F11

secrets of, M46

shadow of, H233

treasuries of, M65

wept, M89

Hell, H225; F11, 12

fire(s) of (nethermost fire; blaze), H35, 54, 124; SR6, 19; LR19; F11, 16, 19; M115

consume souls of persecutors, SR11

deliverance from, H54

learned disbelievers cast into, M114

people of, H79

rejecters of Bahá’u’lláh condemned, SR38

Herod, H160

Hijáz, H243

Holiness, H8, 24, 63, 65, 139, 227, 240; M1, 2, 33, 51, 52, 108, 109

Holy Books, see Books, holy books of former religions

Holy Days (feasts; festivals)

birth of the Báb, H153

birth of Bahá’u’lláh, H153

declaration of the Báb, H153

Ridván, H153

Holy Family, see Bahá’u’lláh, family of

Holy Land, H129

Holy Spirit, see Spirit

Holy war, see War, holy

Humility, H107, 263; M77

Husayn (Imám), M48–52, 90, 97

Huvíyyah (Essence of Divinity), see Temple, letters of

Hypocrisy, H257; M89–90

Idolators, H78, 99, 117, 266; SR19

names, H157; M110–111

question the station of Muhammad, H79

‘Uzzá (Meccan idol), H87

Ignorance, H31, 71, 76, 79, 86, 174, 176, 177, 237, 242, 244; LR5; M24

Illness (sickness; disease; plague), H49, 131, 174–176; LR9

of imprisoned Bahá’ís, LR27

Imám(s), H79, 252–257

Immortality, see Life after death

Innate nature (inherent; untaught; inborn), H49–50, 52, 80

Inspiration, H42, 124

Integrity, see Character

Intelligence, see Knowledge and wisdom

Interest on loans, see Usury

Iran, see Persia

‘Iráq, H59, 139, 188, 206–207,

234; SR13; M29, 32, 35, 82,

102–103

Isaiah, H122, 164
Istanbul, see Constantinople

Jesus Christ

came down from heaven, H127

Comforter foretold by, H122, 248

262

forgave adulterer, H135

guilty of revealing new faith, H140

and Islám, H198

persecution of, H135

prepared the people, H122

prophesied Bahá’u’lláh, H129, 133, 135; M15

raised up to heaven, H245

recognized by the humble, H106

rejection of, H106, 108, 123, 245

return of, H102, 121, 123, 127, 159, 248; M15

revealed in verses parables, H120

saved from Herod, H160

spoke of Manifestations, M17

Word concealed by, H112–113

Jews,

assert no independent Prophet will come with a new Law after Moses, H246

being asked about Jesus, H79

followed the Pharisees, H123

rejected Jesus, H123, 135

rejected Muhammad, H243

John the Baptist, H122

Báb is return of, H121

Joy, H12, 103, 253, 274; SR10

Judgement, Day of, see Revelation

Justice, H56, 126, 147, 149, 173, 179, 190, 193, 194, 205, 236, 237, 259, 264; M7, 11, 12, 19–21, 29, 30, 64, 66, 68, 71

see also God, justice of; Kings and rulers

Kaaba (Ka‘bih), H90

Ka‘b Ibn-i-Ashraf, H243

Karím (All-Bountiful), see Temple, letters of

Kharijites, H253

Kingdom(s) (of God; creation; names; earth and heaven; of rulers; etc.), H22, 103, 112, 123,

124–125, 128–129, 140, 145, 156, 159, 162, 170, 171, 190, 197, 199; LR20; M36, 55

Kings and rulers, H130

to abandon their possessions, M2

to account for deeds, M27

authority (sovereignty) of, H195; LR19; F7; M4

fleeting, LR10; M18

must not prevent recognition, H159, 161, 170

refusal to relinquish, H223

Bahá’u’lláh made no request of, H216

banish Bahá’u’lláh, H267

bear dominion to aid God’s Cause, H143

benign, M68

burden of expenditures laid on subjects, H179; M9

Christian, M15–16

creation entrusted to, H210

deeds of, M46

enforce the law of God, M63

establish peace, H178

of Ethiopia, H198

expenditures of, H179; M8

failure of, M15, 54

follow own desires (corrupt inclinations), M28–29

generosity (bounty) of, M70

honour descendants of their Prophets, M92

hypocrisy of, M89

insufficient that they listen to claimant alone, H229

just, H217, 259

manifestations of God’s power, H210

ministers of, H158; LR12, 15; M17–18, 24, 26, 30, 31, 55, 59, 61, 68, 73–74, 76, 82, 97, 102, 103

mistreated Bahá’u’lláh, M73

263

mortality of, H261, 269–270; LR19; M15, 36, 79, 98, 106–107

must be equitable, H118

must be just, M9–13, 21, 66, 68

must establish peace, M8

must investigate matters, M103

must obey God’s commandments, H118; M7, 12–14, 21, 26, 62

must protect against oppression, M13, 20, 63

oppression by, M71

palaces of are tombs, H167

built by taking from the people, H179

of past would have recognized Bahá’u’lláh, M109

power of, M10, 18

pride of, M107

protect those who seek refuge, H182

recognition of the Manifestation by, H210; M107

to recognize Bahá’u’lláh, M1, 6, 13

refused Most Great Peace, H180

rejected Bahá’u’lláh, M16

rejected Muhammad, SR6

to repent, M54

seek own advantage (gain), H175

shadow of God on earth, H194, 217; M72

should appoint trustworthy people, M59, 61, 67

should defer to (act with humility toward) the faithful, M43, 77, 107

should have treated Bahá’u’lláh justly, M32

should not delegate responsibilities to others, M61, 67, 71

should not promote

extravagance, M66

sovereignty of, see authority (sovereignty) of

Tablet(s) to, H141; M1–118

tombs of, H156

trustees for their subjects (poor), H143, 149; M11–12

tyranny of, H252; LR2

unity of, H182

warnings may profit, M34

who will aid the Bahá’ís, SR21

Knowledge and wisdom, H33, 42, 47, 65, 73, 75, 104, 135, 150, 158, 201–202, 212; SR30; M6, 39, 114

Bahá’ís seek true, H221

claimants to are not all to be believed, H232

divine, renders one independent, H66; M115

God bestows, M114

God’s, H65; M100, 114

hearts are repositories of God’s, H211

learned, the, H89, 225; M113

cannot fathom God’s knowledge, H43

failed to seek Bahá’u’lláh, M115

have fallen, H135

have troubled the king about the Bahá’ís, H221

might believe or disbelieve, M114

mortality of, H260; M113

not wiser than God, M114

prerequisites of, H232

prohibited people from drinking wine, H240

rejected Jesus, H135

rejected Muhammad, H198; SR6

should know that true wisdom is to fear God, M113

264

should not heed the ways of men, M116

should recognize Manifestations, M113

recognition of Bahá’u’lláh, H66, 105–106

veil, H88

Law(s) (commandments; decrees; precepts), H71, 87, 152–154, 179, 189, 237, 239, 246, 247, 254; M14, 21, 26, 28–29, 47, 71, 74, 76, 83, 88, 104, 106, 112, 116

human, M25

Leadership, M110

lust for, H30

trappings of, H82

Learning, see Knowledge and wisdom

Lesser Peace, see Peace

Letter(s), H73

disconnected, SR36

see also Word(s); Temple, letters of

Liberty, H169

Life, H75, 76, 137, 168, 196, 237, 273; LR17, 19; F16; M26, 36, 37, 42, 54 69, 91, 99, 111

eternal (everlasting), see Eternity

godly, M10, 35

journey with no return, H263

proceeds from the spirit, SR33

sacrifice (lay down), H162, 218, 219; SR13; LR5; M50

seekers after this, M40

Life after death (immortality; world beyond), H131, 270; M33, 94

Lote-Tree (Sadratu’l-Muntahá), H12, 69, 122, 130, 171, 195

Love, H92, 99, 122, 194, 221; SR21, 34; M72

lover seeks reunion with beloved, M49

of the world, H146

Lust, H98; M18, 103

see also Leadership, lust for

Magic, see Sorcery

Maid(en) of Heaven, H6–7, 22, 100

Manifestation(s) of God, H66, 90–91, 93, 197; M17, 113

continue to appear, H241

longed to meet Bahá’u’lláh, H163–164; SR18

purpose of, H81

rejection of, H242, 244; LR1

revive the dead, LR1

Temples of Divine Oneness, LR1

truth of, M87

Mankind (humanity)

acceptance of Bahá’u’lláh, H47, 85, 107

accountability of, H271

admitted to the Kingdom, H123

admonitions to, LR17; M45, 117

called (summoned), H100, 152, 186; M41

cleansed, H34, 92

detachment of, H80, 111, 154

equality of, H151; M77

glory is to be near God, M5

healing of, H152

heedlessness of, H76, 157, 266; SR26; LR22

hesitation of, H101

knowledge of, H104

made by God, H52

men of understanding, H260

mortality of, H269–270; M37, 40, 42, 106–107

rejection of Bahá’u’lláh, H7

consequences of, H85

rejection of God, H75

rejection of Manifestations, H160, 243–248

resurrection of, H271; SR1; LR1; M107

station of, H91, 146, 156–157

265

submission to kings and rulers, M9, 12

submissive to God, H71, 113, 166, 214; SR1; M86

unity of, H142; SR8

worldliness of, M39

worships names, H157

Mansúríyyih, H235

Marriage, LR11

of monks or clergy, H136

Martyrdom, H163, 200; SR10; M49

of Imám Husayn, M97

by suicide, SR13; LR5

Maturity, H69, 76; LR11, 29; M39, 40

Meat, not to be shunned, H154

Mecca, H171, 198, 253

Mercy, H215, 231, 235; M12, 59, 61, 67, 70, 74, 101

of God, see God, mercy of

sinner seeks, M51

Messengers, see Manifestation(s) of God

Messiah, H122

see also Jesus Christ

Mihdíy-i-Rashtí, Mírzá, F15–20

Mind(s), H4, 6, 149, 157, 197; M97

fair, H157, 187, 249

mortal, H87

pettiness of, H157

power of, SR35

same as soul, spirit, sight and hearing, SR35

tranquil, M8

Ministers of State, see Kings and rulers, ministers

Mischief, H28, 177, 216, 233; SR5; LR1; M34, 52, 61, 63

Moderation, M8, 19, 66

Modes of Revelation, H51

Monks, see Christians, monks

Morality, see Character; Conduct; Deeds

Moses, H246; SR3

from Pharaoh’s house, SR7

longed to attain this Day, SR18

revealed a new faith, H140

Most Great Peace, see Peace

Most Great Prison, see ‘Akká

Most Great Spirit, see Spirit

Mosul (Hadbá’), H252

Mount Tíná, SR6

Mount Zaytá, SR6

Mourning, see Grief

Muhammad, H243–245, M87

descendants of (Siyyids), M89

family of, taken captive to Damascus, H252–257

guilty of revealing a new faith, H140

lamentation of, SR2

longed for this Day, SR18

persecution of, SR6

rejection of, H198, 243

Muhammad Sháh, SR7

Mujáhid, see Hájí Siyyid Muhammad

al-Muqanna‘ of Khurásán, M113

Murder (bloodshed), H188

forbidden, H147

see also War

Muslims, H79

claim that Torah and Gospel were corrupted, H249

interrogating them about the Báb, H79

rejected the Báb, H55, 79

Shí‘ah avenged death of Husayn, M52

Traditions of, H243

wept at Bahá’u’lláh’s exile, SR12

Mysteries (secrets), H66, 162, 192, 198, 229; M50–51

concealed in men’s hearts, F14

of divine providence, M1

God knows, H39; M46

of God’s name, H250

secret supplication of the Czar, H158

266

wine of, SR24

with the Imáms, H255

Mystical union, M49–50

Name(s), H17, 86, 87, 92, 168, 243; SR26; M21

kingdom of, H40, 45, 49, 81, 102, 124, 167; M1

must not become a veil, H160

revealed by man, H136

worshippers (lovers) of, H30, 87; M110–111

Napoleon III (Emperor of France), H131–157; M17

to abandon his kingdom (palaces; riches), H143

Bahá’u’lláh’s prophecy to, H138

decision regarding Crimean War, H137

power of, H156

to recognize God, H155

to teach the Cause, H145

temple (body) of, H134

would be king over all, were he to help His Cause, H133

Násiri’d-Dín Sháh, H186–275

abandon sovereignty, H199

attempt on life of, H188; M91

Bahá’u’lláh loves for his own sake, H194

Bahá’u’lláh prays for, H238, 274

to be just to the Bahá’ís, H230

courtiers of, H194, 235

desire what God desires, H215

exiled Bahá’u’lláh, M102

freed Bahá’u’lláh from prison, M102

God’s mercy to, H188

heart between God’s fingers, H193

informed of misbehaviour of his officials, H207

to keep God’s commandments, H205

King of the Age, H206, 221, 230,

232

must decide for or against Bahá’u’lláh, H221

persecuted Bahá’ís, H220

raised up by faith and deeds, H199

received no account of Bahá’u’lláh’s condition, H206

to recognize Bahá’u’lláh, H195

shadow of God (sign of His power), H194

should aid the Bahá’í Faith, H275

should call meeting of Bahá’u’lláh and the divines, H221

should exercise justice, H190, 215

should exercise mercy, H215

sovereignty a contemptible possession, H195

station, if he believes, H195

treat subjects justly, H274

Nation(s), H112, 134, 242, 254

Lord (Creator) of, H152, 268

summoned to God, H160

Nimrod, SR7; F11

Oneness, see Unity

Oppressor(s), see Tyranny; Kings and rulers

Palace(s), H103, 143, 156, 167, 179, 270; F5

Parables, verses revealed in, H120

Paradise, H22, 79, 100, 213; SR24; M5, 51

all-glorious, SR8

angels of, H102

dwelling-place of Bahá’u’lláh, H158

inmates of, H88, 161; SR9

sublime, SR2, 32

Paris, F2; M17

267

Parliament(s), see Government

Passion(s), H137, 183, 196, 201, 212, 224, 266, 269; SR34; LR20, 23; M32

Patience, H27, 28, 48, 208; SR17, 30; LR29; M47, 49

see also Bahá’u’lláh, patience of

Peace (tranquillity), H18, 178, 208; SR18; M8

inner, M94

Lesser, H180–182

Most Great, H180

see also Collective security

Persecution, see Believers, persecution of; Bahá’u’lláh, persecution of

Persia

Ambassador in Constantinople (Hájí Mírzá Husayn Khán), SR2; M17, 84–107

Consul-General in Baghdád (Mírzá Buzurg Khán), H206; M103

divines of, M3

government officials of, H206–208, 236; SR2; M84–107

people of, M96

Peter, Saint, H106, 113

Pharaoh, SR7; F11; M87

Pharisees, H102, 108, 123

Philosopher’s stone, H232

Philosophy and philosophers, H232; M113–114

see also Knowledge and wisdom

Physician(s), H174–176; F2

Piety, H219, 223, 224, 237

Pius IX (Pope), H102–130

abandon his kingdom (palaces; riches), H103, 118

should expend wealth in God’s path, H118

should turn to God, H103

Play, seen by Bahá’u’lláh as a child, LR11–18

Point, see Báb

Pope, see Pius IX

Possessions, see Detachment; Wealth

Poverty, material, H143, 149, 151, 178, 220; LR20; M67, 76, 77

poor are a divine trust (treasure), H143; M11, 68

Poverty, spiritual, M65

Power, see God, power of; Kings and rulers, power of

Prayer (supplication), H268, 274; M83

of the Czar, H158

for Queen Victoria, H185

Pride, H26, 82, 83, 143, 172, 175; SR27; LR10, 16, 19; M13, 43, 57, 98, 107, 109

Priests, see Divines

Principles and standards, H136; M29, 32, 74, 76

Progressive revelation, see Revelation, progressive

Proof(s), H9, 10, 35, 51, 54, 56, 102, 110, 139, 194, 197, 219, 221, 255; LR25; F6; M3, 25, 52, 82, 87, 103

claims require, H223, 242

Prophecy, H129, 263; M15, 87

Bahá’u’lláh’s, H139, 267; SR4–5, 21

Balance, M11

the Comforter, H122, 248

coming of Father, H112, 113, 122, 159

fulfilled by Bahá’u’lláh, M15

Gospel, H171

Spirit of Truth, M15

Temple, H276

Prophets, see Manifestation(s) of God

Prosperity, see Wealth

Protection, H182, 207, 236, 241; M8

Punishment, see Reward and

268

punishment

Puppet show, LR11–18

Qadír (Almighty), see Temple, letters of

Questions, H58, 79, 271; SR29, 36

Qur’án, H229, 239, 255

abiding testimony, H222

disconnected letters, SR36

forbids usury, M35

forbids wine, H240

impressed King of Ethiopia, H198

people of, see Muslims

Rebellion, see Sedition

Religion(s) (faiths)

children not held responsible, LR2

consummated in the Bahá’í Faith, H152

followers of addressed, H105, 113, 123

in Iran, H236

made manifest by Bahá’u’lláh, SR38

new, H140

taken by people for a mockery, H266

unity of, H176

Rendering assistance unto God, H209–214

Renunciation, H144, 218–219, 234

Repentance, H129, 188; M54, 85, 105

Representatives, elected, see Government

Resurrection, SR1; F16; M101, 107

of earth, H255

by Manifestations, LR1

of the soul, H167; SR32

Reunion, SR13; M49, 100

Revelation, H33, 35, 47, 53, 76, 80, 97, 110, 127, 130, 143, 172, 175; SR2, 13, 14, 18; M94

Bearer of new, H247

birth of, H6–7, 192, 258

breezes of, H156

Daysprings (Dawning-Places) of, H91, 109, 146, 185, 232

former, H97

hosts of, H42, 49

hour of, H86, 92

Kingdom (realm) of, H2, 7, 31, 37, 63, 72

King of, H103, 167

modes of, H51

Pen of, H129; SR8–9, 23

progressive, H241

see also Manifestation(s) of God

proofs of, H221

see also Proof(s)

Repositories of, H197, 242

sweet accents of, H20

of verses, H59

Reward and punishment, H98, 138, 172, 237; M46, 98

Riches, see Wealth

Righteousness (uprightness), H15, 32, 58, 77, 112, 177; F16; M59, 60, 68

Rock, see Peter, Saint

Rulers, see Kings and rulers

Russia, H137, 219

minister extended aid to Bahá’u’lláh, H158

see also Alexander II (Czar of Russia)

Russo-Persian War, second (1825–1828), H219

Sacrifice, H16, 186, 218; SR27; M38

Sadratu’l-Muntahá, see Lote-Tree

Sa‘íd Khán-i-Ansárí, Mírzá (Persian Minister of Foreign Affairs), H207

Salvation, M57

Saná’í, LR22

Satan, see Evil

269

Science(s), H66–67; M114

Scriptures, see Books, holy

Seal of the Prophets, see Muhammad

Secrets, see Mysteries

Sedition (rebellion), H13, 86, 125, 188, 213, 216, 245, 258, 261; LR2, 7; M55, 74–75, 82

Seekers, SR16; M40, 49

Self, H27, 201, 212, 232, 269; SR34; LR20, 23

enslavement to, H167, 196, 224

of God or Bahá’u’lláh, H17, 21, 43, 44, 45, 54, 60, 63, 64, 69, 70, 72, 75, 81, 82, 87, 90, 108, 126, 164, 169

Selfishness, H60, 94, 143

Service, H62, 133, 235

see also Rendering assistance unto God

Sháh Sultán Salím, see Play

Shame, H261; LR22; M84

Shaykh Kázim-i-Samandar, F1

Shaykh Murtadáy-i-Ansárí, H234

Sight (vision), H19, 93, 98, 99, 156, 157, 265, 272, 273; SR35; LR5; M57

inner, M39

obscured, M50, 93

opened by God, M52

to recognize the Creator, H19

same as soul, spirit, mind, hearing, SR35

see also Temple, eyes of

Sin(s), M53

believers cleansed of, H131

concealment of, H151

of Constantinople’s citizens, M39

forgiveness of, M51

judged by God, H271

of kings and rulers, M54

Sinai, H93, 133, 142, 159

Siyyid Ismá‘íl of Zavárih, SR13

Slander, M97, 102

Slavery (slave), H228, 273

forbidden, H172

see also Self, enslavement to

Sorcery (magic), H54, 56; M100, 115

Soul(s), H157, 197; F13; M15, 52

of believers, M94

cleansed, H143

of God, SR33

nature explained, SR29–35

quickened by Word of God, SR1, 32

released from bondage, H114

same as spirit, mind, sight, hearing, SR35

sincere, M51

Sovereignty, see God, sovereignty of; Kings and rulers

Speech (utterance; voice; tongue; etc.), H20, 22, 191; SR24

against Bahá’u’lláh, H223

of the Báb, H96

of Bahá’u’lláh, H133, 138, 162, 192, 232, 238, 249, 258; M54, 58, 62, 99

from the Burning Bush, H133–134

calumny, H146; M34–35

false (lying), H149

of God, H20, 99, 103, 158, 171; SR1, 10, 25; M2

God sanctified above, H214

of Isaiah, H164

of lamentation, SR5, 12

of Maid of Heaven, H6–7

of Moses, SR18

of Pen, H107

power of, H21, 150; SR17

praise of God, H21, 23, 134, 216

sword of, H42, 150, 212

teaching the Cause through, H150; SR20

see also Word(s)

Spirit, H60, 177, 227, 261; LR19; F12; M3, 115

of Bahá’u’lláh, H116, 162

270

body yearns for, M49

of God, H62

Holy, H50, 115, 133–134, 150; F16

human life proceeds from, SR33

Most Great, H50

same as soul, mind, sight, hearing, SR35

see also Jesus Christ

see also Soul(s)

Steadfastness, H27, 61, 155; SR41; F1, 13; M6, 14, 47

Strife (conflict; contention; dissension; hostility; etc.), H53, 147, 152, 188, 207–208, 213; LR17–18; M8, 34, 37, 90

forbidden as a means of rendering assistance unto God, H210–214

Suffering, see Bahá’u’lláh, suffering of; Bahá’ís, suffering of

Suicide, SR13; LR5

Supplication, see Prayer

Syria, H171

Tablet(s), H31, 33, 43, 92, 96, 110, 129, 141, 155, 173, 182, 184, 202; SR26, 36, 38; LR24; M1, 6, 12, 56

Guarded, H158

lucid, H189

of Muhammad, SR6

perspicuous, H132

Preserved, H10, 25, 30, 46, 48, 186; M4

weighty, SR8

well-guarded, H4

Written, H41

Tabríz, H235

Teaching the Cause, H71, 145, 148, 150; SR20

Temple, H43–44

breast of, H64

ears of, H20

eyes of, H19

feet of, H61

hands of, H31

inmost heart of, H67

letters of,

Fadl (Grace), H46

Huvíyyah (Essence of Divinity), H37

Karím (All-Bountiful), H39

Qadír (Almighty), H38

tongue of, H21

see also Bahá’u’lláh, titles, Temple

Tests and trials, H226; SR14; LR28; M47

see also Bahá’ís, persecution of; Bahá’u’lláh, persecution of, suffering of

Thanks (thankfulness) H5, 35, 61, 81, 268, 273; SR16, 27; LR8; M63, 80

Tihrán, H206; LR11; M102

Torah, H140, 164, 246, 249

Trials, see Tests and trials

Trustworthiness, H149; M103

Truth(fulness), H151, 198, 218–219; F14; M35, 38, 39, 60, 79, 87, 94, 97, 99, 108

of the Báb’s mission, H163; M3

of Bahá’u’lláh’s mission, H221; LR25

of the Cause, H135, 218; M17

disputing, H242

distinguishing from falsehood, H229; M16

God is, H258, 276

language of, M76

power of, H139; SR7, 14

protection, H160

rejection (repudiation) of, M5, 23, 99

seek, M103

Spirit of, M15

Standard of, H233

yearning for death demonstrates, H222

Turkey

271

Bahá’í applications for citizenship, H207

government ministers of, H183; M24

Tyranny (oppression), H96, 114, 117, 160, 252, 257, 261, 274; SR5, 7, 12, 15; LR2, 5, 6; F11; M13, 20, 36, 52, 62, 63, 71, 73, 81

see also Kings and rulers, tyranny of

Understanding, see Knowledge and wisdom

United Kingdom, see Victoria, Queen of England

Unity (oneness),

divine, H12, 15, 93, 197, 241, 242; SR15; LR1; M43, 72, 81, 94, 98, 107

of kings, H182

of mankind, H109, 142, 152, 177; SR8

with God, SR40

see also Religion(s), unity of

Ustád Muhammad-‘Alíy-i-Salmání, H27

Usury (interest on loans), M35

Utterance, see Speech

‘Uzzá (Meccan idol), H87

Vain (idle) imaginings (fancies), H8, 16, 103, 109, 117, 120, 157, 184, 186, 270; M84, 116

Verses, see Word(s), of God, of Bahá’u’lláh

Victoria (Queen of England), H171–185

called to abandon earthly things, H171

called to turn to God, H172

entrusted counsel to representatives, H173

forbids slavery, H172

will be rewarded, H172

Virtues, H72

Vision, see Sight

Voice, see Speech

Wahb Ibn-i-Ráhib, H243

War (conflict), H137, 182; SR5; LR17–18

abolished, H42

holy, H42, 219

Wayward generation, H257, 260; M16

Wealth (possessions; prosperity; treasures), H86, 97, 220; LR21

accumulation of discouraged, H118–119

of clergy, H272

excessive, M66–67

fleeting, H156, 214, 259–260, 270; LR17, 21; M18

of Fu’ád Páshá, F5–6

of God, H162, 205; M65

of kingdoms, H235

people are treasures, H179; M68

and the poor, H151

Pope should spend in path of God, H118

subject to change, H168

succeeds adversity, H230

worthlessness of, H135, 156, 167; M55

Weapons, see Armaments

Wedlock, see Marriage

West, H133, 233, 246

Wickedness, see Evil

Wisdom, see Knowledge and wisdom

Women (handmaidens), H172, 185; LR2, 26

Word(s), H55, 60, 65; SR19; M100, 115

attract hearts, H148

of Bahá’u’lláh, H56, 80, 137; SR17; M35, 39, 71, 72, 105

of command, H46

272

and deeds, H56

see also Deeds, accordance with words

foolish, H11

of God, H24, 26, 33, 74, 200, 238; SR3, 13; LR19; M17, 99

called sorcery, H54, 56

calls forth the soul, SR32

creates, H23; LR16

do not pervert, H32

heed, H20

King of words, H53

manifest in a human temple, SR1

potency of, H50

rejection of (disbelief in), H49

revealed to Bahá’u’lláh, H81

sets world ablaze, SR1

submission to, H88

idle, H54

of Jesus, H247

see also Jesus Christ, Word

concealed by

strikes terror into hearts of deniers, H251

vain, H242

Work

suspension on Holy Days, H153

World

likened to the human body, H152, 174

see also Earth; Creation

Worship, H78, 87, 97, 109, 252

Yahyá, Mírzá, half-brother of Bahá’u’lláh, H25–29, 55

Zawrá’, see Baghdád

Zaynu’l-‘Ábidín, ‘Alí Ibn Husayn (fourth Imám), H252–257, M48