ON BELOW~}h{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}iraz" are "consecrated to pilgrimage",
and that it is "obligatory" to visit these places "if one can afford it
and is able to do so, and if no obstacle stands in one's way". No rites
have been prescribed for pilgrimage to the Most Holy Shrine.

55. and from this He hath exempted women as a mercy on His part #32

In the Bayan, the Bab enjoined the ordinance of pilgrimage once in a
lifetime upon those of His followers who were financially able to
undertake the journey. He stated that the obligation was not binding on
women in order to spare them the rigours of travel.

Baha'u'llah likewise exempts women from His pilgrimage requirements. The
Universal House of Justice has clarified that this exemption is not a
prohibition, and that women are free to perform the pilgrimage.

56. to engage in some occupation #33

It is obligatory for men and women to engage in a trade or profession.
Baha'u'llah exalts "engagement in such work" to the "rank of worship" of
God. The spiritual and practical significance of this law, and the mutual
responsibility of the individual and society for its implementation are
explained in a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi:

With reference to Baha'u'llah's command concerning the engagement
of the believers in some sort of profession: the Teachings are
most emphatic on this matter, particularly the statement in the
Aqdas to this effect which makes it quite clear that idle people
who lack the desire to work can have no place in the new World
Order. As a corollary of this principle, Baha'u'llah further
states that mendicity should not only be discouraged but entirely
wiped out from the face of society. It is the duty of those who
are in charge of the organization of society to give every
individual the opportunity of acquiring the necessary talent in
some kind of profession, and also the means of utilizing such a
talent, both for its own sake and for the sake of earning the
means of his livelihood. Every individual, no matter how
handicapped and limited he may be, is under the obligation of
engaging in some work or profession, for work, especially when
performed in the spirit of service, is according to Baha'u'llah a
form of worship. It has not only a utilitarian purpose, but has a
value in itself, because it draws us nearer to God, and enables us
to better grasp