For a number of years Ḥuqúq was not accepted….
However, in recent years We have, in view of the exigencies of the
times, accepted the payment of the Ḥuqúq, but have
forbidden solicitation thereof. Everyone must have the utmost regard
for the dignity of the Word of God and for the exaltation of His Cause.
Were a person to offer all the treasures of the earth at the cost of
debasing the honour of the Cause of God, were it even less than a grain
of mustard, such an offering would not be permissible. All the world
hath belonged and will always belong to God. If one spontaneously
offereth Ḥuqúq with the utmost joy and radiance it will
be acceptable, and not otherwise. The benefit of such deeds reverteth
unto the individuals themselves. This measure hath been ordained in
view of the necessity for material means, for “averse is God from
putting aught into effect except through its means”. Thus instructions
were given to receive the Ḥuqúq.