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9. “And now concerning what thou hast mentioned regarding the…” |
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And now concerning what thou hast mentioned regarding the
Ḥuqúq. This hath been ordained especially for the one
true God—exalted be His glory—and should be forwarded to the court of
His Holy Presence. In His grasp is the source of authority. He doeth
what He pleaseth and ordaineth what He chooseth….
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This ordinance is binding upon everyone, and by observing it one will be
raised to honour inasmuch as it will serve to purify one’s possessions
and will impart blessing, and added prosperity. However, the people are
as yet ignorant of its significance. They continually endeavour to
amass riches by lawful or unlawful means in order to transmit them to
their heirs, and this to what advantage, no one can tell. Say: In this
day the true Heir is the Word of God, since the underlying purpose of
inheritance is the preservation of the name and traces of men. It is
indubitably clear that the passing of centuries and ages will obliterate
these signs, while every word that hath streamed from the Pen of Glory
in honour of a certain individual will last as long as the dominions of
earth and heaven will endure.
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