The Kitáb-i-Aqdas : The Most Holy Book
Questions and Answers
hath performed his deed for the sake of God, and hath received and will continue to receive his just reward.
95Question:Regarding the appointments of a place of business, which are needed for carrying on one’s work or profession: are they subject to the payment of Ḥuqúqu’lláh, or are they covered by the same ruling as the household furnishings?
Answer:They are covered by the same ruling as the household furnishings.
96Question:Concerning the exchange of property held in trust for cash or other forms of property, to guard against depreciation or loss.
Answer:Regarding the written question on the exchange of property held in trust to guard against depreciation and loss, such exchange is permissible on condition that the substitute will be equivalent in value. Thy Lord, verily, is the Expounder, the Omniscient, and He, truly, is the Ordainer, the Ancient of Days.
97Question:Concerning the washing of the feet in winter and summer.
Answer:It is the same in both cases; warm water is preferable, but there can be no objection to cold.
98Question:A further question on divorce.
Answer:Since God, exalted be His glory, doth
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