which the body should be wrapped, there is nothing
in the Baha'i Writings to define how the wrapping of the body is to be
done, either when "five cloths" are used or only "a single sheet". At
present, the Baha'is are free to use their judgement in the matter.

152. It is forbidden you to transport the body of the deceased a greater
distance than one hour's journey from the city #130

The intention of this command is to limit the duration of the journey to
one hour's time, irrespective of the means of transport that are chosen to
carry the body to the burial site. Baha'u'llah affirms that the sooner the
burial takes place, "the more fitting and acceptable will it be" (Q and A
16).

The place of death may be taken to encompass the city or town in which the
person passes away, and therefore the one hour's journey may be calculated
from the city limits to the place of burial. The spirit of Baha'u'llah's
law is for the deceased to be buried near where he or she dies.

153. God hath removed the restrictions on travel that had been imposed in
the Bayan. #131

The Bab decreed certain restrictions on travel which were to remain in
force until the advent of the Promised One of the Bayan, at which time the
believers were instructed to set out, even if on foot, to meet Him, since
the attainment of His presence was the fruit and purpose of their very
existence.

154. Raise up and exalt the two Houses in the Twin Hallowed Spots, and the
other sites wherein the throne of your Lord ... hath been established.
#133

Baha'u'llah identifies the "two Houses" as His House in Bag{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}h{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}dad,
designated by Him as the "Most Great House", and the House of the Bab in
S{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}h{~COMBINING MACRON BELOW~}iraz, both of which have been ordained by Him as sites of pilgrimage.
(See Q and A 29, 32 and note 54.)

Shoghi Effendi explained that "the other sites wherein the throne of your
Lord ... hath been established" refers to those places where the Person of
the Manifestation of God has resided. Baha'u'llah states that "the people
of the areas where these are situated may choose to preserve either each
house" wherein He resided, "or one of them" (Q and A 32). Baha'i
institutions have identified, documented, and where possible, acquired and
restored a number of the historical sites associated with the Twin
Manifestations.

155. Take heed lest ye be preve