Kitáb-i-Aqdas

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References to the Text of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas are by paragraph numbers; to the Questions and Answers by question number; and to the Notes by note number. Other references are to page numbers in the usual way. Thus:
	K14 indicates paragraph 14 of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas Q10 indicates Question (or Answer) no. 10 n14 indicates Note no. 14 102 indicates page 102 (NOTE: In this version the relevant HTML page will be presented)

Hadith, n23, n33, n72, n129. See also Traditions
Hair

does not invalidate prayer, K9, 146, n12
length, K44, n69
shaving, K44, Q10, n68

Hand(s)

kissing, K34, n57
plunging into food, K46, 157, n73
washing of, See Ablutions

Handmaiden. See Maid (female servant; Women
Hands of the Cause, n67, n183. See also Learned, among people of Bahá
Harm, K123, K155, Q94, n170. See also Bahá'í Faith, opposition to; Bahá'u'lláh, sufferings of
Hashish, n170
Head. See Hair; Shaving the head
Head of the Faith, n66, n125.
See also `Abdu'l-Bahá; House of Justice, Universal (International); Shoghi Effendi
Health. See Body; Illness
Heirs. See Inheritance
Heroes, K94
Heroin, n170. See also Opium
He Whom God shall make manifest. See also Bahá'u'lláh

offering priceless gifts to, K114, 158, n141
questioning, K126, 158, n146
statements of the Báb concerning. See Báb, the

Hidden knowledge, K29, n48
Hidden Treasure, K15, n23
Hindus, n160
Holy Books, K149, K168, Q106, n155
Holy City, 13, n114. See also Jerusalem
Holy Court. See Qiblih
Holy Days, 15, 155

Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh, n139
Day of the Covenant, n139
Declaration of the Báb, K110, n138

during the fast, Q36

Martyrdom of the Báb, n139
Naw-Rúz (New Year), K16, K111, 146, n139

Day of God, n26
immediately follows Fast, K16, 146, n25, n26
timing of, Q35, n26, n147

Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, n139
Ridván, Festival of (Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh), K110, Q1, n107, n138

first, ninth and twelfth days, Q1
King of Festivals, K112, n138, n140

Twin Holy Birthdays, K110, Q2, n138

Birth of the Báb, Q2
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh, Q2
during the Fast, Q36, n138
Universal House of Justice to decide whether to celebrate on solar or lunar basis, n138

two Most Great Festivals, K110, n138

Holy Land, K103, n114, n116, n183
Holy Places and Historical Sites

House of the Báb in Shíráz. See below Twin Houses
Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, n8. See also Qiblih
Twin Houses

and other sites, restoration and preservation, K133, Q32, n154
pilgrimage to, K32, n54, n68

Holy war, n173
Home. See House(s)
Homemaking, n56
Homosexual relations, K107, 157, n134
Hospitality, 16, K16, K57, n29, n82
Houses

entering without permission of owner, K145, 157
furnishings, renewal, K151, Q8, Q42, Q95, 161, n166
sacred. See Holy Places and Historical Sites
Twin. See Holy Places and Historical Sites

House(s) of Justice, 4.

See also House of Justice, Local,
House of Justice, National (Secondary),
House of Justice, Universal (International)

assures education of children, K48
charged with affairs of the people, 91
legislates on marriage between relatives, Q50, 148, n133
matters of state to be referred to, 91
membership

composition, n80
number, n50
referred to as Deputies, 15, K147, n56, n162
referred to as Trustees, 91, Q50, Q98

ordained in the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, 15, K30, 143, n49
powers and duties, n51
receives fines for sexual offenses, K49, Q11, n77
receives one-third of all fines, K52
receives two-thirds of treasure trove, Q101
term used non-specifically by Bahá'u'lláh, n42
treasury, Q72, n42

House of Justice, Local, 4, n183. See also House(s) of Justice

administers divorces, Q98, 150-151, n100
financial assistance to the poor, K147, n56, n162
inheritances from missing heirs, K21-22, Q6-7, Q28, Q33, Q41, Q72, Q100, 152-55, n38-39, n42-43-44
membership

men and women eligible, n80
number, n50

ordained by Bahá'u'lláh, K30, n49
powers and duties, n51

House of Justice, National (Secondary), n49-50-51, n80, n183.
See also House(s) of Justice
House of Justice, Universal (International). See also House(s) of Justice

authority conferred by Bahá'u'lláh, 3-4
constitution, n51
divinely guided, 3-4
election method, 4, n49
establishment, K42, n66-67
membership

confined to men, n80
number, n50

powers and duties, n51

administers endowments, K42, n66-67
future legislation

application of penalties for murder and arson, n86-87
application of penalties for sexual offenses, Q49, n36, n77-78, n134
degrees of, and application of penalties for theft, Q49, n70-71
manner of applying various laws of Bahá'u'lláh, n31, n69, n81, n84, n95, n161, n169
other matters requiring legislation, n56, n138, n169

legislative functions defined, 7
receives Huqúqu'lláh, n125
repeals own legislation, 6
Sacred Text, may not abrogate, 6

House of Worship. See Mashriqu'l-Adhkár
Human Race (Humanity, Man, Mankind, Peoples, Peoples of the World) See also Society

addressed, K3, K54-55, K107, K132, K174, 161, n23, n37
coming of age, 1, 12, K189, 162, n194
condition, 6, K39, K54, K64, K72, K122, n104
edification, K160
fast asleep, K39
and laws of God, 6, 16, 17-18, K1, K3, K7, K99, K124-25, K148, K186
life of, revolutionised, K54, K181, n189
limitations of, n128
needs, 2, K124, K189
station, K119, K120, K123, 91, Q106, n3
unification, 2, 12, K58, n194

Humility, n3, n135, n168
Hunting, K60, Q24, 156, n83-84, n173
Huqúqu'lláh (Right of God), 15, K97, 155, n125

conditions for payment, Q8, Q44-45, Q89-90, n125
estate of deceased, K28, Q9, Q69, Q80, n47
exemptions, Q8, Q42, Q95
real estate yeilding no income, Q102

Husayn, Imám, n160
Husband. See Divorce; Dowry; Inheritance; Marriage; Remarriage
Hygiene. See Cleanliness
Hypocrisy, K36, 160

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