who read and
understand, and who observe that which God hath revealed in the Holy Books
of old, and in this incomparable and wondrous Tablet.

107. In one of the Tablets He, exalted be His words, hath revealed: And in
the matter of Zakat, We have likewise decreed that you should follow what
hath been revealed in the Qur'an.

SYNOPSIS AND CODIFICATION OF THE LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF THE KITAB-I-AQDAS

Summary Of Contents

I. THE APPOINTMENT OF 'ABDU'L-BAHA AS THE SUCCESSOR OF BAHA'U'LLAH
AND INTERPRETER OF HIS TEACHINGS

A. Turn towards Him
B. Refer to Him

II. ANTICIPATION OF THE INSTITUTION OF THE GUARDIANSHIP
III. THE INSTITUTION OF THE HOUSE OF JUSTICE
IV. LAWS, ORDINANCES AND EXHORTATIONS

A. Prayer
B. Fasting
C. Laws of Personal Status
D. Miscellaneous Laws, Ordinances and Exhortations

V. SPECIFIC ADMONITIONS, REPROOFS AND WARNINGS
VI. MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS

Synopsis And Codification

I. THE APPOINTMENT OF 'ABDU'L-BAHA AS THE SUCCESSOR OF BAHA'U'LLAH
AND INTERPRETER OF HIS TEACHINGS

A. The faithful are enjoined to turn their faces towards the
One "Whom God hath purposed, Who hath branched from this
Ancient Root".
B. The faithful are bidden to refer whatsoever they do not
understand in the Baha'i writings to "Him Who hath branched
from this mighty Stock".

II. ANTICIPATION OF THE INSTITUTION OF THE GUARDIANSHIP
III. THE INSTITUTION OF THE HOUSE OF JUSTICE

A. The House of Justice is formally ordained.
B. Its functions are defined.
C. Its revenues are fixed.

IV. LAWS, ORDINANCES AND EXHORTATIONS

A. Prayer

1. The sublime station occupied by the Obligatory
Prayers in the Baha'i Revelation.
2. The Qiblih:

a. Identified by the Bab with "the One Whom God
will make manifest".
b. The appointment made by the Bab is confirmed by
Baha'u'llah.
c. Baha'u'llah ordains His resting-place as the
Qiblih after His passing.
d. Turning to the Qiblih is mandatory while
reciting the