this unique and wondrous Revelation. This is a token of
His bounteous favour, if ye be of them who comprehend, and a sign of His
irresistible decree. This is His Most Great Name, His Most Exalted Word,
and the Dayspring of His Most Excellent Titles, if ye could understand.
Nay more, through Him every Fountainhead, every Dawning-place of Divine
guidance is made manifest. Reflect, O people, on that which hath been sent
down in truth; ponder thereon, and be not of the transgressors.

144 Consort with all religions with amity and concord, that they may
inhale from you the sweet fragrance of God. Beware lest amidst men the
flame of foolish ignorance overpower you. All things proceed from God and
unto Him they return. He is the source of all things and in Him all things
are ended.

145 Take heed that ye enter no house in the absence of its owner, except
with his permission. Comport yourselves with propriety under all
conditions, and be not numbered with the wayward.

146 It hath been enjoined upon you to purify your means of sustenance and
other such things through payment of Zakat. Thus hath it been prescribed
in this exalted Tablet by Him Who is the Revealer of verses. We shall, if
it be God's will and purpose, set forth erelong the measure of its
assessment. He, verily, expoundeth whatsoever He desireth by virtue of His
own knowledge, and He, of a truth, is Omniscient and All-Wise.

147 It is unlawful to beg, and it is forbidden to give to him who beggeth.
All have been enjoined to earn a living, and as for those who are
incapable of doing so, it is incumbent on the Deputies of God and on the
wealthy to make adequate provision for them. Keep ye the statutes and
commandments of God; nay, guard them as ye would your very eyes, and be
not of those who suffer grievous loss.

148 Ye have been forbidden in the Book of God to engage in contention and
conflict, to strike another, or to commit similar acts whereby hearts and
souls may be saddened. A fine of nineteen mit{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}h{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}qals of gold had formerly
been prescribed by Him Who is the Lord of all mankind for anyone who was
the cause of sadness to another; in this Dispensation, however, He hath
absolved you thereof and exhorteth you to show forth righteousness and
piety. Such is the commandment which He hath enjoined upon you in this
resplendent Tablet. Wish not for others what ye wish not for yourselves;
fear God, and be not of the