Concerning the questions of Manakji Limji Hataria
MIRZA ABUL-FADL
181.
He asked, further:
"Of the former manifestations in their own dispensations,
one declared the meat of the cow ritually pure while another forbade it;
one allowed the meat of the pig, whereas another prohibited it.
182.
In this way different ones each legislated,
claiming that the Eternal Truth revealeth religious injunctions."
183.
On the face of it, a detailed treatment of this subject would be contrary to the [exigencies] of wisdom, for this gentleman employeth persons from various backgrounds.
184.
The answer to this question is contrary to the Islamic religion
and therefore an allusive response hath been revealed from the heaven of the divine Will.
185.
In the first discussion, He said,
"The All-Knowing Physician hath His finger on the pulse of mankind," and so on.
186.
The same answer is applicable here.
187.
He said, "Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in,
and center your deliberations on its emergencies and requirements."
188.
That is, set thy gaze toward the command of God.
189.
That which He doth, in this day, decree permissible, that is allowed.
190.
The true word of God is that, and all must look toward the precepts of the Eternal Truth
and toward that which He manifesteth from the horizon of His Will.
191.
For by His name the colors of "He doeth whatsoever He willeth" have been unfurled,
and the standard of "He enjoineth whatsoever He pleaseth" hath been planted.
192.
For instance, were He to say that water is forbidden, then it would be forbidden,
and the contrary would be true as well.
193.
Nothing in the universe hath been inscribed with the words,
"This is allowed" or "This is prohibited." [completely contrary to the concept of the Law]
194.
Whatever is and becometh pure hath been rendered thus by the word of God.
195.
These matters are obvious, and do not warranted detailed treatment.
196.
Some factions imagine that whatever command hath been enjoined upon them shall never be changed, that it is and always shall be everlasting.
197.
Note thou another passage:
"Discourse must be uttered in such wise that the young shoots will remain,
and the saplings will mature.
198.
Milk must be given in such a manner that the infants of the world will attain their majority."
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199.
For instance, one faction asserteth that wine was and always will be forbidden.
200.
Were they to be told that a time existed when it was permitted,
they would oppose and object to this statement.
201.
The people of this world have not comprehended the meaning of the phrase
"He doeth whatsoever He willeth,"
and have not understood even a small portion of the Most Great Infallibility.
202.
In the beginning, an infant must be fed milk, and if meat were fed to it, it would perish.
202.
This would be unadulterated evil, and far from the goals of wisdom.
204.
Blessed are those that recognize the Most Great Infallibility,
for it hath been mentioned by the blessed tongue,
and is restricted to the Manifestations of Command and the Daysprings of divine revelation.
205.
This subject hath been treated concisely,
for time is fleeting and like the fabled Phoenix that is talked of yet does not [literally] exist.
Phoneicians, the powerful Greek navy of the ancient cities of Thebes, Tyre, Troy, and the Druids were actually longtime merchants of the majority of the world's holy writings.
Hence their exalted station among the Bahai prophetic writings.
Tablet to Mirza Abu'l-Fadl CHAPTER EIGHT
Divisions 206-235
Concerning the questions of Manakji Limji Hataria
MIRZA ABUL-FADL
206.
He asked,
"In the religions of Zoroastrianism and Hinduism,
they consort in amity with and treat as brothers persons of every religion and community,
of any type or description, if those persons are willing to associate with them.
207.
In other religions it is not this way.
208.
They harrass and persecute the adherents of other religions,
and consider it permissible to mistreat them.
208.
Which of these is acceptable before God?"
209.
The primal word is true and ever shall be.
210.
To oppress any soul was and is not permissible.
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211.
Persecuting and victimizing His servants is not acceptable to God.
212.
Repeatedly this exalted word hath been written out by the Pen of the Most High:
213.
"O servants,
The religion of God hath appeared for the sake of unity and concord.
214.
Make it not a cause for disputes and wrangling."
215.
In numerous Tablets this matter hath been revealed.
216.
A visible person must speak forth the Word with perfect compassion,
with empathy and tenderness.
217.
Those who advance toward it and attain unto acceptance of it,
such individuals are entered among the people of the highest paradise on the Crimson Scroll.
218.
If they do not accept it,
it is in no wise permissible to oppress them.
219.
In one place He saith,
"Blessed is he who ariseth to serve the whole world."
220.
Likewise, He said,
"The people of Baha must soar above the people of this world."
221.
In regard to religion malice and hatred, dispute and conflict, are all prohibited.
222.
Today, the sun of illumination hath risen over the horizon of divine grace,
and upon its brow this exalted word hath been inscribed by the Pen of the Most High,
223.
"Verily, We created ye for love and fidelity, not for aversion and malevolence."
224.
Elsewhere, He revealed in the Persian tongue that which will satisfy the hearts of the near ones and the sincere, and which explaineth the hidden unity behind various issues.
225.
All are radiant from the lights of divine unity,
and have set their faces toward the horizon of divine knowledge.
226.
He revealed these words:
"The Peerless Friend saith,
227.
`The path of freedom hath been opened, hasten ye unto it.
228.
The spring of knowledge is bubbling, drink thereof.'"
229.
"Say:
O well-beloved ones!
The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers.
230.
Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch."
231.
The station of justice, which lieth in giving all their just due,
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dependeth upon two words, reward and punishment.
232.
In this station, every soul must receive the recompense for its deeds,
for the repose and calm of the world dependeth thereon.
233.
For they have said,
"The tabernacle of the order of the world
hath been raised on the two pillars of reward and punishment."
234.
For every station there is a saying appropriate thereto,
and for every season there is a befitting action.
235.
Blessed are the souls who arise for the sake of God, and speak for the sake of God,
and then return unto God.
Tablet to Mirza Abu'l-Fadl CHAPTER NINE
Divisions 236-270
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