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 arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official bahai english translation, the kitab i aqdas. Kitabiaqdas the first translated eldermiller version. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book book, 1992 worldcat. This book revealed through bahaullah, the manifest of god. Alkitab alaqdas or the most holy book 1st edition e. The kitabiaqdas is regarded as the most holy book of our religion for a reason. Some are implemented now and some will be for the future of mankind. Shoghi effendi had stated that the english translation of the aqdas should be copiously annotated. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book was revealed by bahaullah in response to repeated requests from his followers for laws to follow. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. It has the same status as the quran for muslims or the bible for christians.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Bahaullahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. Kitab i aqdas the first translated eldermiller version the eldermiller version of the bahai book of laws is the earliest, the first, and the most honest. 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. These new laws are the key to living a spiritual life ordained by the creator for that place in history. To any bahai who deeply meditates on this book, bahaullah appears as the ruler of all mankind. Of the more than one hundred volumes comprising the sacred writings of bahaullah, the kitabiaqdas is of unique importance. 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.
It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the book of laws or the book of aqdas. It is sometimes called the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws, and occasionally the book of aqdas. 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. This page was last edited on 28 novemberat the goal of application of the law and its methods are not kiyab cause disturbance and dissension and requires an appreciation for context and. Jun 19, 2019 al kitab al aqdas or the most holy book. Bahai suppression and corruption of their own book of laws. Not merely a book of laws, this is a charter of the future world civilization. The kitabiaqdas can be read in full at the bahai reference library. 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. It was in acre around 1873 that bahaullah revealed alkitab alaqdas the most holy book, often referred to by its persian title kitabi aqdas, although. The most holy book by bahaullah 1993, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. It is sometimes also referred to as the aqdas, the most holy book, the book of laws and occasionally the book of aqdas.
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. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book, the. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitabiaqdas. Kitab i aqdas, ktiab e aqdas, kitab al aqdas, latest book of god for today.
The kitabiaqdas is a central book of the bahai faith written by bahaullah, the founder of the religion. Laws of the kitab i aqdas the most holy book, p 18 bahai laws. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This is the dayspring of divine knowledge, if ye be of them that understand, and the dawningplace of gods commandments, if. Al kitab al aqdas or the most holy book 1st edition e. The arabic pages of the tumanskii edition are keyed to the page numbers of 1992 official bahai english translation, the kitabiaqdas. Mention has already been made of the intimate relationship between the kitabiaqdas and the holy books of previous dispensations. The kitab i aqdas is the most holy book for bahais. Holy kitab i aqdas arabic elder, and william mcelwee millerwho according to laurence elwellsutton is an openly hostile christian minister, published an english translation, al kitab al aqdas, 14 through the royal asiatic societyhowever its translation of the notes section was ak 15 and overall lacked poetic sensibility, and. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Kitab elakdas the most holy book translated by anton haddad copied from the copy of mrs. Bahaullah has set forth the laws that will be used to build anew the whole world. The complete audio for the kitabiaqdas the most holy book.
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. The most noteworthy of these have been published in tablets of bahaullah revealed after the kitabiaqdas. The kitabiaqdas the most holy book bahau llahs book of laws, written in arabic around 1873 while he was still imprisoned within the city of akka. 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 or aqdas is the central book of the baha. Bahais pride themselves on having an authentic religion unchanged by man. This page was last edited on 28 novemberat the goal of application of the law and its methods are not kiyab cause disturbance and dissension and requires an appreciation for context and intention. In 1953 shoghi effendi, the guardian of the bahai faith, included as one of the goals of his ten year plan the preparation of a synopsis and codification of the laws and ordinances of the kitabiaqdas as an essential prelude to its translation. This work is written in arabic and its arabic title is alkitab al aqdas.
Bahai reference library the kitabiaqdas, pages 111. This is a book which hath become the lamp of the eternal unto the. Kitabiaqdas bahaipedia, an encyclopedia about the bahai. Contains an introduction by the universal house of justice and a description by shoghi effendi of the contents of the kitab i aqdas.
Maani, baharieh en maani ewing, sovaida, the laws of the kitabiaqdas. The hardback is pictured, but what we have available at this time is the red pocket edition. Bahaullahs book of laws and his most important work, dating from the early akka period. 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. The kitab i aqdas, 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. On the physical book, its well made and the text is easy to read, the fact that it has not only the text of the aqdas itself but the prayers, codification, and notes on. The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitabulaqdas, but it is commonly referred to by its persian title, kitabiaqdas, which was given to the work by bahaullah himself. A number of tablets revealed by bahaullah after the kitabiaqdas contain passages supplementary to the provisions of the most holy book. Beitostolen, norway the bahai book known as the kitab i aqdas, 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. This is the dayspring of divine knowledge, if ye be of them that understand, and the dawningplace of gods commandments, if ye be of those who comprehend. You keep us going and growing with your support we will do even more in 2020. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith. Especially close is the relationship to the bayan, the book of laws revealed by the bab.
The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens. The most holy book bahai world centre, 1992 translated by shoghi effendi et al. The arabic pages of the 1943 tehran edition are keyed to the paragraphs k1, k2 of the official english. The kitabiaqdas bahai reference library the bahai faith. 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. Included in this section is an extract from the tablet of ishraqat.
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. The kitabi aqdas, the most holy book of the bahai faith. The wo rd aqdas is a superlative form derived from the triconsonantal root qds, denoting holiness or sanctity in semitic languages. It is elucidated in the following excerpts from letters written on behalf of the guardian. 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.
The work was written in arabic under the arabic title alkitab alaqdas arabic. Dear internet archive supporters, thank you for helping us reach our fundraising goal. His book makes accessible to the englishlanguage reader the majestic qualities of the original arabic of this most sacred of bahai texts. With every new revelation of god laws are changed according to the times. Tabucanon completed his translation of the most holy book of the bahai faith, which was published last month by the philippines bahai publishing trust. Its publication marks a seminal event in the understanding of the kitabiaqdas and in bahai studies.
Kitabelakdas the most holy book translated by anton haddad copied from the copy of mrs. Bahai faith ordinances book, a love of god, revealed by bahaullah baha ullah. The word aqdas is a superlative form derived from the triconsonantal root qds, denoting holiness or sanctity in semitic languages. The kitabiaqdas, the most holy book, stands out as the mightiest testimony to the sovereignty of bahaullah. It is sometimes also referred to as the most holy book. It was supplemented by later writings and by bahaullahs replies to a series of questions posed by one of his secretaries. In it, bahaullah sets out laws in relation to such areas of life as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. Apr 25, 2012 laws of the kitab i aqdas the most holy book, p 18 bahai laws. Most holy book of bahai faith published in norwegian bwns.
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