The Tablet Of Ishraqat

Categories: Kitab-i-Aqdas
Sources: The Kitab-i-aqdas

The Eighth Ishraq





This passage, now written by the Pen of Glory, is accounted as part of the

Most Holy Book: The men of God's House of Justice have been charged with

the affairs of the people. They, in truth, are the Trustees of God among

His servants and the daysprings of authority in His countries.



O people of God! That which traineth the world is Justice, for it is

upheld by two pillars, reward and punishment. These two pillars are the

sources of life to the world. Inasmuch as for each day there is a new

problem and for every problem an expedient solution, such affairs should

be referred to the House of Justice that the members thereof may act

according to the needs and requirements of the time. They that, for the

sake of God, arise to serve His Cause, are the recipients of divine

inspiration from the unseen Kingdom. It is incumbent upon all to be

obedient unto them. All matters of State should be referred to the House

of Justice, but acts of worship must be observed according to that which

God hath revealed in His Book.



O people of Baha! Ye are the dawning-places of the love of God and the

daysprings of His loving-kindness. Defile not your tongues with the

cursing and reviling of any soul, and guard your eyes against that which

is not seemly. Set forth that which ye possess. If it be favourably

received, your end is attained; if not, to protest is vain. Leave that

soul to himself and turn unto the Lord, the Protector, the

Self-Subsisting. Be not the cause of grief, much less of discord and

strife. The hope is cherished that ye may obtain true education in the

shelter of the tree of His tender mercies and act in accordance with that

which God desireth. Ye are all the leaves of one tree and the drops of one

ocean.



_(Tablets of Baha'u'llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas)_