The kitab-i-aqdas the most holy book book

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. The word aqdas is a superlative form derived from the triconsonantal root qds, denoting holiness or sanctity in semitic languages. 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 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 bahai english translation, the kitabiaqdas. Kitabiaqdas bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the bahai. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the book of laws or the book of aqdas. It is now the task of translators in different countries around the world to render the kitabiaqdas into their own native tongues, basing their renderings upon the authorized english translation but referring as needed to. It has the same status as the quran for muslims or the bible for christians. The kitab i aqdas 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. Mention has already been made of the intimate relationship between the kitabiaqdas and the holy books of previous dispensations. Not merely a book of laws, this is a charter of the future world civilization.

Included in this section is an extract from the tablet of ishraqat. 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. The complete audio for the kitabiaqdas the most holy book. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas, but it is commonly referred to by its persian title, kitabiaqdas, which was given to the work by baha. Of the more than one hundred volumes comprising the sacred writings of bahaullah, the kitabiaqdas is of unique importance. 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. This is the dayspring of divine knowledge, if ye be of them that understand, and the dawningplace of gods commandments, if. Most holy book of bahai faith published in norwegian bwns. You keep us going and growing with your support we will do even more in 2020. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullahs replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. Revealed soon after bahaullah had been transferred to the house of udi khammar circa 1873. This could also be a great thing for a seeker of the faith to read and learn how baha i live their lives, and the administrative order. Some are implemented now and some will be for the future of mankind.

The kitabiaqdas the most holy book internet archive. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitab i aqdas. These new laws are the key to living a spiritual life ordained by the creator for that place in history. Sidebyside comparisons of the authorized translation with earlier. It was supplemented by later writings and by baha ullah s replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith. Maani, baharieh en maani ewing, sovaida, the laws of the kitabiaqdas. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the baha. 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. The kitab i aqdas is the most holy book for bahais. The kitab i aqdas, named by bahaullah as the most holy book, is the book of laws. Apr 25, 2012 laws of the kitab i aqdas the most holy book, p 18 bahai laws. It is elucidated in the following excerpts from letters written on behalf of the guardian.

The kitabiaqdas the most holy book by bahaullah and the bahai world centre. 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. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabu laqdas arabic. Dear internet archive supporters, thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal. 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. With every new revelation of god laws are changed according to the times. 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 by bahaullah free ebook project gutenberg. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book. The kitabiaqdas, named by bahaullah as the most holy book, is the book of laws. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official baha i english translation, the kitab i aqdas. Bahaullah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world.

The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens. It is sometimes also referred to as the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws and occasionally the book of aqdas. The arabic pages of the 1943 tehran edition are keyed to the paragraphs k1, k2 of the official english. 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. Writing shortly afterward, suheil bushrui explained in his book the style of the kitabiaqdas. 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 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 hardback is pictured, but what we have available at this time is the red pocket edition. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.

Other books considered to be among the sacred texts and. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Wilmette institute faculty notes, by brent poirier 1998. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitabiaqdas.

The most holy book 1 by baha allah, bahaullah isbn. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The most holy book book online at best prices in india on.

The most noteworthy of these have been published in tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas. 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. The kitabiaqdas by bahaullah, free ebook global grey. The aqdas is referred to as the motherbook of the bahai teachings, and the charter of the future world civilization. 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. 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.

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. In it, bahaullah sets out laws in relation to such areas of life as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. It is sometimes called the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws, and occasionally the book of aqdas. A number of tablets revealed by bahaullah after the kitabiaqdas contain passages supplementary to the provisions of the most holy book.

A description of the kitabiaqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith, written by shoghi effendi, its appointed guardian. 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. The first duty prescribed by god for his servants is the recognition of him. Bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. The kitabiaqdas is a central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion. Multilinear translation project and glossary, by bahaullah 1999. Especially close is the relationship to the bayan, the book of laws revealed by the bab. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the bahai faith, in 1873.

Nov 14, 2018 writing shortly afterward, suheil bushrui explained in his book the style of the kitabiaqdas. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book was revealed by bahaullah in response to repeated requests from his followers for laws to follow. The word aqdas is a superlative form derived from the. Laws of the kitabiaqdas the most holy book, p 18 bahai laws.

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. Shoghi effendi had stated that the english translation of the aqdas should be copiously annotated. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book book, 1992 worldcat. The kitabiaqdas or aqdas is the central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion. To any bahai who deeply meditates on this book, bahaullah appears as the ruler of all mankind. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book, stands out as the mightiest testimony to the sovereignty of bahaullah. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitab alaqdas arabic. This work is written in arabic and its arabic title is alkitab al aqdas, but it is commonly referred to by its persian title, kitab iaqdas, which was given the work by bahaullah himself. Bahai reference library the kitabiaqdas, pages 111. The kitabiaqdas bahai reference library the bahai faith. Usayn ali bahaullah translated from the original arabic and edited by earl e.