ntercourse to that between a man and the woman to whom
he is married.

In a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi it is stated:

No matter how devoted and fine the love may be between people of
the same sex, to let it find expression in sexual acts is wrong.
To say that it is ideal is no excuse. Immorality of every sort is
really forbidden by Baha'u'llah, and homosexual relationships He
looks upon as such, besides being against nature. To be afflicted
this way is a great burden to a conscientious soul. But through
the advice and help of doctors, through a strong and determined
effort, and through prayer, a soul can overcome this handicap.

Baha'u'llah makes provision for the Universal House of Justice to
determine, according to the degree of the offence, penalties for adultery
and sodomy (Q and A 49).

135. To none is it permitted to mutter sacred verses before the public
gaze as he walketh in the street or marketplace #108

This is an allusion to the practice of certain clerics and religious
leaders of earlier Dispensations who, out of hypocrisy and affectation,
and in order to win the praise of their followers, would ostentatiously
mutter prayers in public places as a demonstration of their piety.
Baha'u'llah forbids such behaviour and stresses the importance of humility
and genuine devotion to God.

136. Unto everyone hath been enjoined the writing of a will. #109

According to the Teachings of Baha'u'llah, the individual has a duty to
write a will and testament, and is free to dispose of his estate in
whatever manner he chooses (see note 38).

Baha'u'llah affirms that in drawing up his will "a person hath full
jurisdiction over his property", since God has permitted the individual
"to deal with that which He hath bestowed upon him in whatever manner he
may desire" (Q and A 69). Provisions are set out in the Kitab-i-Aqdas for
the distribution of inheritance in the case of intestacy. (See notes
38-48.)

137. the Most Great Name #109

As explained in note 33, the Greatest Name of God can take various forms,
all based on the word "Baha". The Baha'is in the East have implemented
this injunction of the Aqdas by heading their wills with such phrases as
"O Thou Glory of the All-Glorious", "In the name of God, the All-Glorious"
or "He is the All-Glorious" and the like.

138. All Feasts have attained their consummation in the two Most Great
Fe