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en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Dialogue on Infallibility- A response to Udo Schaefer's 'Infallible Institutions-'.txt 1
sage of 8 June 1973,[124] • the enactment of the law of the huquq u'lláh by its Ridván message 1991, • the enactment of the ri
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ation for him to pay 19% of the total amount, once only, as Huquq u'llah (The Right of God)... Thereafter, whenever his income
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Inheritance Laws of the Kitab-i-Aqdas.txt 2
of his property--beyond that which is devoted to payment of Huquq u'llah and the settlement of debts--to works of charity, or
isdiction over his property. If he is able to discharge the Huquq u'llah, and is free of debt, then all that is recorded in hi
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Family Law in Iran.txt 2
ative hold on the Guardian Council Iran's first civil code ( Huquq -i madani) was drafted and enacted between and the judiciary
Services, 1981=1401. Translation of Nizam-e Jerusalem, 1990 huquq -e zan dar Islam, 1353 (1974). Gourji, Abul-Qasim. Temporary
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Service to the Cause of God versus Professional Clergy.txt 1
rayer except for the dead; fixes the Qiblih; institutes the Huquq u'lláh (Right of God); formulates the law of inheritance; or
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Creating Intimacy- In the Community and With the Seeker.txt 1
line to line; and I was doing my best. Yet how do you read Huquq 'u'llah or other Persian words when you've never heard them
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Basisvertrouwen.txt 1
van regel naar regel en ik deed mijn best. Maar hoe lees je Huquq ’u’lláh of andere Perzische woorden als je ze nog nooit geho
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Baha'i Hermeneutics- An Academic and Primary Source Inquiry.txt 4
to the Bahá’ís of the world in Ridvan 1992 made the law of Huquq u'llah binding upon all believers. In 9 May 1993 the Univers
ritual Assembly, also noting that in Ridvan 1992 the law of Huquq u'llah had become binding universally. On 28 December 1999,
he Western world. The covering letter noted that the law of Huquq u’lláh had been made universally binding at Ridvan 1992. On
en (rijal). (‘Abdu’l-Bahá, cited in Ahmad Yazdani, Maqam va Huquq -i Zan dar Diyanat-i Bahá’í, vol. 1, Tehran: Bahá’í Publishi
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Multivalent Mahdihood- Karim Khan Kirmani's Early Critique of the Multiple Claims of the Bab.txt 1
relented and accepted one fifth of his student's wealth as huquq . Kazim was also very kind to Kirmani and visited his home o
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Economic Significance of the Law of Huququ'llah.txt 2
ation: Hooshmand Badee, Economic Significance of the Law of Huquq u'llah, bahai-library.com. ─────────────────────────────────
e and, as a result, produce a surplus income for paying the Huquq . Ḥuqúqu’lláh and Input-Output model: Before going to the ne
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Church and State in the World Order of Baha'u'llah.txt 4
here is a parallel differentiation between the fund and the Huquq u'llah, the one based on the voluntary principle, the other
the use to which their own donation is to be put, while the Huquq u'llah is passed directly to the top and disbursed downwards
ution of the fund is 'participation', while the idea of the Huquq u'llah is 'surrender'. And that is why, when we are giving t
Bahá'í principle, but when we give to the custodian of the Huquq u'llah that right and principle do not exist! Another differ
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Brief History of the Baha'i Faith.txt 1
e Faith is now represented in every nation on earth. Law of Huquq u'llah takes effect. Last known execution of a Bahá'í in Ira
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Global Dilemmas, Local Responses- Creating Patterns of Action that Make the World Different.txt 4
f its component elements.[4] 'Abdu'l-Bahá elaborates in the Huquq 'u'llah compilation: As preordained by the Fountainhead of C
embracing aspects. When we obey Bahá'u'lláh's law by paying Huquq 'u'llah, the Right of God, we are engaging the diseased body
aw gives us insight and develops spiritual qualities in us. Huquq 'u'llah is thus part of the divine remedy for the diseased b
istle to the Son of the Wolf, pages 55-56. [5] Abdu'l Bahá, Huquq 'u'llah, no. 61. [6] Kofi Annan, "We, the Peoples: Statement
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (unpublished)/Clay into Crystal- How Thought Shapes Structure in the Pursuit of Justice.txt 1
in the systematic dismantling of materialism when we offer Huquq 'u'llah. Now it is time for another short break on our socia
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se to sunset for those who are fit and well; and payment of Huquq u’llah (the ‘Right of God’), a form of tithe on capital gain
semblies. Funding for Baha’i activities comes from both the Huquq u’llah system (above) and the voluntary contribution of the
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Adib Taherzadeh/The Covenant of Baha'u'llah.txt 8
t the Master received, as well as the funds relating to the Huquq u'llah, He used to send to the Mansion for the upkeep of the
to the Mansion, and many of the funds which He received as Huquq u'llah were given to them. These manifestations of generosit
stolen His seals, with which they were issuing receipts for Huquq u'llah[1] and pocketing the proceeds. The Master often told
cause financial hardships for Him. [1 For information about Huquq u'llah, see The Revelation of Baha'u'llah, vol. 4.] "Their c
Holy Leaf sent the following message to the Trustee of the Huquq u'llah, Haji Abu'l-Hasan entitled Amin. "The question of Ava
vored His servants by providing for a fixed money offering ( Huquq ), to be dutifully presented unto Him, though He, the True O
t, in the absence of the Guardian, receive and disburse the Huquq u'llah, in accordance with the following statement of Abdu'l
the following statement of Abdu'l-Baha: 'Disposition of the Huquq , wholly or partly, is permissible, but this should be done
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Adib Taherzadeh/The Revelation of Baha'u'llah v 4.txt 42
Ard-i-Ba' 240 The Magnanimity of Baha'u'llah 241 The Law of Huquq u'llah 248 18. NOTABLE TEACHERS OF THE FAITH 257 Mirza Abu'l
an outstanding servant of the Faith. He was Trustee of the Huquq u'llah,[1] appointed by Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the
room of Baha'u'llah in the Mansion of Mazra'ih. The Law of Huquq u'llah The greater part of the donations given to the Cause
Aqdas (the Most Holy Book), Baha'u'llah revealed the law of Huquq u'llah (the Right of God). It concerns those whose possessio
r its release for some time because it contained the law of Huquq , which has been ordained by God as a sign of His mercy and
t some, in their immaturity, might possibly assume that the Huquq was intended for Baha'u'llah's personal use, must have been
ar instructions that no one was to implement the law of the Huquq . For about five years after the revelation of the Kitab-i-A
was a need for funds and those who were eligible to pay the Huquq did so with joy and gratitude. This is the text of the law
d so with joy and gratitude. This is the text of the law of Huquq u'llah as revealed in the Kitab-i- Aqdas: Should a person ac
66 grams.] O people! Act not treacherously in the matter of Huquq u'llah and dispose not of it, except by His leave. Thus hath
in the above passage Baha'u'llah has merely set the rate of Huquq at nineteen per cent. It is not meant that the minimum amou
er cent. It is not meant that the minimum amount subject to Huquq is one hundred mithqals of gold; the minimum amount is the
t in the following statement: The minimum amount subject to Huquq u'llah is reached when one's possessions are worth the numbe
e, after having deducted therefrom the yearly expenses, the Huquq becometh applicable and its payment is obligatory.(17) As r
the Faith, has stated through his secretary: Regarding the Huquq u'llah . . . this is applied to one's merchandise, property
d is an addition to one's capital, such a sum is subject to Huquq . When one has paid Huquq once on a particular sum, that sum
capital, such a sum is subject to Huquq. When one has paid Huquq once on a particular sum, that sum is no longer subject to
once on a particular sum, that sum is no longer subject to Huquq , unless it should pass from one person to another. One's re
's residence, and the household furnishings are exempt from Huquq . . . Huququ'llah is paid to the Centre of the Cause.(18) B
, and the household furnishings are exempt from Huquq . . . Huquq u'llah is paid to the Centre of the Cause.(18) Baha'u'llah w
very anxious that no one should ever feel forced to pay the Huquq . He instructed Haji Abu'l-Hasan-i-Amin the Trustee of the H
q. He instructed Haji Abu'l-Hasan-i-Amin the Trustee of the Huquq , and other eminent Baha'is, not to accept money from anybod
utmost joy and devotion. He also forbade the soliciting of Huquq by the Trustees.[1] In many of His Tablets Baha'u'llah has
which will attract the hearts and the minds. To demand the Huquq is in no wise permissible. This command was revealed in the
l shed further light on this subject: For a number of years Huquq was not accepted. How numerous the offerings that on reachi
of the exigencies of the times, accepted the payment of the Huquq , but have forbidden solicitation thereof. Everyone must hav
nd will always belong to God. If one spontaneously offereth Huquq with the utmost joy and radiance it will be acceptable, and
ough its means. Thus instructions were given to receive the Huquq .(20) In one of His Tablets(21) Baha'u'llah states that ther
in the name of God. A special responsibility concerning the Huquq u'llah was placed upon the Hands of the Cause.[1] As we have
always insisted that no one should be solicited to pay the Huquq u'llah, and even that payment should not be accepted unless
e accepted unless the individual was willing to observe the Huquq with the utmost joy. In His Tablets to the Hands, Baha'u'll
e of Khurasan to solicit the friends for the payment of the Huquq . As soon as the news of this leached the Holy Land Baha'u'l
lah, they presented a sum of money to Him in payment of the Huquq . He graciously accepted their offering but then returned th
physical laws. For instance, we may observe that the law of Huquq u'llah finds its parallel in the vegetable kingdom. We obser
tree itself. This physical process is similar to the law of Huquq u'llah, and, as Baha'u'llah has stated, 'the benefit of such
llah has stated, 'the benefit of such deeds [payment of the Huquq ] reverteth unto the individuals themselves'. During Baha'u'
duals themselves'. During Baha'u'llah's Ministry the law of Huquq was applicable to only a very small number of Baha'is. The
rity of the community were poor and not eligible to pay the Huquq . Often the Trustee of Baha'u'llah was unable to fully cover
not be confused with the treasuries of the world.'(23) The Huquq should not be confused with the normal contributions of a b
Justice -- there is a great difference between the two. The Huquq in reality does not belong to the individual, as it is the
D. A Life of George Townshend. Oxford: George Ronald, 1983. Huquq u'llah. Extracts from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, 'Abdu'l-
t of Divine Justice, p. 25. 15. ibid. pp. 19 -- 20, 26. 16. Huquq u'llah, no. 10. 17. ibid. no. 18. 18. ibid. no. 80. 19. ibid
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versal House of Justice ........................... 374 39. Huquq u'llah, Obedience to Government, Supreme Tribunal ..........
t the Master received, as well as the funds relating to the Huquq u'llah, He used to send to the Mansion for the upkeep of the
h to the Mansion and many of the funds which He received as Huquq u'llah were given to them. These manifestations of generosit
stolen His seals, with which the were issuing receipts for Huquq u'llah [*] and pocketing the proceeds. The Master often told
cause financial hardship for Him. [* For information about Huquq u'llah, see Taherzadeh, Revelation of Baha'u'llah, vol. 4.]
and 1955 respectively. The latter was appointed Trustee of Huquq u'llah and Hand of the Cause to succeed his father, Hand of
rabic in ibid. pp. 333-4. (Compilation, vol. 1.)] <p392> 39 Huquq u'llah, Obedience to Government, Supreme Tribunal Huququ'lla
> 39 Huququ'llah, Obedience to Government, Supreme Tribunal Huquq u'llah 27-WT O friends of 'Abdu'l-Baha! The Lord, as a sign
oured His servants by providing for a fixed money offering ( Huquq ), to be dutifully presented unto Him, though He, the True O
Aqdas (the Most Holy Book), Baha'u'llah revealed the law of Huquq u'llah (the Right of God). It applies to those whose possess
r its release for some time because it contained the law of Huquq , which was given by God as a sign of His mercy and loving-k
that some, in their immaturity, might have assumed that the Huquq was intended for Baha'u'llah's personal use must have been
the means to support Himself and His family. [* Trustee of Huquq appointed by Baha'u'llah. See Taherzadeh, Revelation of Bah
s which the Persian friends had contributed to Haji Amin as Huquq u'llah. But He observed such care in spending the absolute m
ud's Diary, pp. 414-15.] <p396> Returning to the subject of Huquq u'llah, Baha'u'llah ordains this institution in the followin
ah, Kitab-i-Aqdas, para. 97.] The minimum amount subject to Huquq u'llah is reached when one's possessions are worth the numbe
e, after having deducted therefrom the yearly expenses, the Huquq becometh applicable and its payment is obligatory.[339] [33
le and its payment is obligatory.[339] [339 Baha'u'llah, in Huquq u'llah, no. 18.] With regard to the application of the law o
llah, no. 18.] With regard to the application of the law of Huquq u'llah, Shoghi Effendi has stated through his secretary: Reg
ghi Effendi has stated through his secretary: Regarding the Huquq u'llah ... this is applied to one's merchandise, property an
d is an addition to one's capital, such a sum is subject to Huquq . When one has paid Huquq once on a particular sum, that sum
capital, such a sum is subject to Huquq. When one has paid Huquq once on a particular sum, that sum is no longer subject to
once on a particular sum, that sum is no longer subject to Huquq , unless it should pass from one person to another. One's re
's residence, and the household furnishings are exempt from Huquq ... Huququ'llah is paid to the Centre of the Cause.[340] [34
nce, and the household furnishings are exempt from Huquq... Huquq u'llah is paid to the Centre of the Cause.[340] [340 . From
of Shoghi Effendi, 4 April - 3 May 1927, in ibid. no. 80. ( Huquq u'llah.)] <p397> Baha'u'llah was very anxious that no one sh
very anxious that no one should ever feel forced to pay the Huquq . He instructed Haji Abu'l-Hasan-i-Amin, the Trustee of the
. He instructed Haji Abu'l-Hasan-i-Amin, the Trustee of the Huquq , and other eminent Baha'is not to accept money from anyone
n many of His Tablets Baha'u'llah forbade the soliciting of Huquq by the Trustees, as seen in this part of a Tablet revealed
which will attract the hearts and the minds. To demand the Huquq is in no wise permissible. This command was revealed in the
is not permissible.[341] [341 Baha'u'llah, in ibid. no. 9. ( Huquq u'llah.)] The concept that a portion of one's possessions is
are the spiritual counterparts of physical laws. The law of Huquq u'llah, for example, finds its parallel in the growth of a t
is physical process is similar to the effects of the law of Huquq u'llah and, as Baha'u'llah has stated, 'The benefit of such
llah has stated, 'The benefit of such deeds [payment of the Huquq ] reverteth unto the individuals themselves.'[342] [342 ibid
duals themselves.'[342] [342 ibid. no. 27. (Baha'u'llah, in Huquq u'llah.)] During Baha'u'llah's ministry the law of Huquq was
in Huququ'llah.)] During Baha'u'llah's ministry the law of Huquq was applicable only to a very small number of Baha'is. The
f the community members were poor and not liable to pay the Huquq . Often the Trustee of Baha'u'llah was unable to fully cover
an National Baha'i Archives, no. 27, pp. 206-7.] The law of Huquq was observed only by the Baha'is of the East until 1992, wh
became fully familiar with the law and its application. The Huquq should not be confused with the contributions of a believer
here is a great difference between the two. In reality, the Huquq does not belong to the individual, as it is the right of Go
n, and of providing for the receipt and disbursement of the Huquq u'llah. Among the powers and duties with which the Universal
-- 38 The Universal House of Justice 17, 25, 36, 37, 55 39 Huquq u'llah, Obedience to Government, Supreme Tribunal 22, 27, 28
Oxford: George Ronald, 1973. Haydar-'Ali, Bihjatu's-Sudur. Huquq u'llah. Compiled by the Research Department of the Universal
Baha'u'llah, Kitab-i-Aqdas, para. 97. 339. Baha'u'llah, in Huquq u'llah, no. 18. 340. From a letter written on behalf of Shog
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Adib Taherzadeh/The Revelation of Baha'u'llah v 3.txt 8
ne who acted on behalf of Baha'u'llah on matters related to Huquq 'u'llah (the Right of God), which is prescribed in the Kitab
e for the believers to fulfil their spiritual obligation of Huquq 'u'llah through him. Haji Shah-Muhammad used to travel frequ
. <p80> The motive for contribution by the believers to the Huquq 'u'llah or the Baha'i Funds, whether in the days of Baha'u'l
s which the Persian friends had contributed to Haji Amin as Huquq 'u'llah. But He observed such care in spending the absolute
y of Haji Amin, he lived a long life and was Trustee of the Huquq 'u'llah during the ministries of Baha'u'llah and 'Abdu'l-Bah
een Haji Amin's assistant, to succeed him as Trustee of the Huquq 'u'llah. In appreciation of Haji Amin's services, 'Abdu'l-Ba
rayer except for the dead; fixes the Qiblih; institutes the Huquq u'llah (Right of God); formulates the law of inheritance; or
lthough the following passage in the Kitab-i-Aqdas is about Huquq u'llah,[2] it indicates the pattern of the unfoldment of the
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/Millennialism in Modern Iranian History.txt 1
ollution, were eliminated. He spoke of the people's rights ( huquq ), and his son and successor, `Abdu'l-Bahá (1844-1921) prais
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/Brothers and Sisters- Buddhism in the Family of Chinese Religion.txt 1
and not just wage earners. Baha'i institutions such as the Huquq u'llah, which institutes a 19% tax on profits above a certai
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/Baha'i History in the Formative Age- The World Crusade 1953-1963.txt 1
ere enforced selectively, rather than uniformly. The law of Huquq u'llah applied within in Middle Eastern societies, but not i
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/Muhammad Musaddiq and the Baha'is.txt 1
hidden hand of British politics in Iran]; • Isma‘il Ra’in, Huquq -Bigiran Engilis dar Iran [Salaried British in Iran]; • Bahr
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/Exploring the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar.txt 1
fferent basis - elected and administrative bodies, fund and Huquq u'llah, feast and Assembly, Guardian and Universal House of
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/Religious Dissidence and Urban Leadership- Baha'is in Qajar Shiraz and Tehran.txt 2
ance, he gave Amin Ardikani 700 tumans in Bahai tithes (the huquq Allah, or Right of God, equalling 19 percent of net profits
he final goal was to encourage the payment by Bahais of the huquq Allah or "Right of God," the 19 percent tax on net profits
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will henceforth be known simply as Trustees.” Huqúqu'lláh; Huquq ullah, Basic timeline; Huququllah, Board of Trustees of; Huq
mply as Trustees.” Huqúqu'lláh; Huququllah, Basic timeline; Huquq ullah, Board of Trustees of; Huququllah, Trustees of 2025 27
ququllah, Basic timeline; Huququllah, Board of Trustees of; Huquq ullah, Trustees of 2025 27 Nov 202- The European Parliament
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/State and Society- Implications of the Most Holy Book.txt 1
alcoholic drinks, monogamy, and, most recently, the law of Huquq ullah: see Shoghi Effendi, Directives from the Guardian, p.3
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/The Provincial Politics of Heresy and Reform in Qajar Iran- Shaykh al-Rais in Shiraz, 1895-1902.txt 1
as well. There, Aqa Mirza Ibrahim of a government stipend ( huquq -i divani), all of which Mujtahid wrote a pamphlet and distr
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/An Organic Order- An Approach to the Philosophy of Baha'u'llah through the Writings of Shoghi Effendi.txt 1
e of God; the local, national, and international Funds, the Huquq u'llah, the district, national and international conventions
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/The American Baha'i Community in the Nineties.txt 3
itab-i-Aqdas to Bahá'ís outside the Middle East: the law of huquq u'llah, which calls for the payment of a nineteen-percent ti
in *The American Bahá'í* 23:19 (December 31, 1992). 9. The huquq u'llah is paid on nonessential property and assets; it is no
nd other essentials. Many Bahá'ís never are able to pay any huquq u'llah at all. It functions more like a religious "luxury ta
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on profits or accumulated wealth, called the Right of God ( huquq z~‘ZZcih).~7 In his own lifetime, BahB’u’llah super- vised t
he needy the proceeds of the zakat alms-tax and some of the Huquq u’llah, the “Right of God.” Since Baha’i administrative inst
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/The Beauty of the Human Psyche- The Patterns of the Virtues.txt 1
ificially contributing to the TO THEM fund, or paying one’s Huquq u’lláh, participation in one’s community In one of his talks
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[56] Zakát very closely resembles the Bahá'í institution of Huquq u'llah (ho-coo-ko-law) ('The Right of God'). The law of Huqu
uququ'llah (ho-coo-ko-law) ('The Right of God'). The law of Huquq u'llah is now binding on the Bahá'ís of the West. - Jihad--H
en/Bahá'í Faith/2 - Bahá'í Studies/Articles (published)/The Concept of Freedom of Belief and Its Boundaries in Egypt- The Jehovah's Witnesses and the Baha'i Faith between Established Religions an….txt 3
d Cairo: Matba’at al-Madani. FUDA, F. 1994. Al-aqalliyat wa- huquq al-insan fi Misr. In Hurriyat al-ra’y wa-’l-’aqida— quyud w
lith wa-abhath ukhra, edited by Al-munazzama al-Misriyya li- huquq al-insan, 198 – 206, 215. Cairo: Al-munazzama al-Misriyya l
l-insan, 198 – 206, 215. Cairo: Al-munazzama al-Misriyya li- huquq al-insan. GOLDZIHER, I. 1910. Vorlesungen über den Islam.
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from which no profit accrueth, is not liable to payment of Huquq . 17. These are the ordinances (˙udúd) of God that have been
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fines by giving it the exalted title of "The Right of God" ( Huquq u'llah) but He never states to whom this revenue is payable,
ernational House of Justice are clearly stipulated and this Huquq u'llah is not included among them, the question naturally oc
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id. Chpt. XLVI, p. 207. 15. 'Abdu'l-Baha, in Compilation on Huquq u'llah, p. 14-15; Compilation on Social and Economic Develop
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fines by giving it the exalted title of "The Right of God" ( Huquq u'llah) but He never states to whom this revenue is payable,
ernational House of Justice are clearly stipulated and this Huquq u'llah is not included among them, the question naturally oc
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id. Chpt. XLVI, p. 207. 15. 'Abdu'l-Baha, in Compilation on Huquq u'llah, p. 14-15; Compilation on Social and Economic Develop
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fines by giving it the exalted title of "The Right of God" ( Huquq u'llah) but He never states to whom this revenue is payable,
ernational House of Justice are clearly stipulated and this Huquq u'llah is not included among them, the question naturally oc
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ther on 15 November 1955 and also became the Trustee of the Huquq in his place. After Dorothy Baker was killed in an accident
al representative, Jenabi Valiyu'llah Varqa, Trustee of the Huquq , was to place in the room where the Bab had declared His Mi
s not infrequent financial assistance, made possible by the Huquq (Right of God) which was payable to him as Head of the Fait
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n peoples as we would all wish it to be. December 15, 1929 " Huquq " ...As regards "Huquq", it is really 19 per cent of one's i
all wish it to be. December 15, 1929 "Huquq" ...As regards " Huquq ", it is really 19 per cent of one's income payable to the G
d to repay expenses of the marriage, etc. The paying of the Huquq is a spiritual obligation; the friends must not be obliged
please thank on his behalf those friends who have forwarded Huquq to him and contributions for the building of the Super-stru
ars before and none of which we had lived up to. Concerning Huquq , the Guardian wishes me to inform you that at present it is
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vored His servants by providing for a fixed money offering ( Huquq ), to be dutifully presented unto Him, though He, the True O
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vored His servants by providing for a fixed money offering ( Huquq ), to be dutifully presented unto Him, though He, the True O
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rrection to raise the dead at the bidding of the Lord.  17. Huquq u'llah  18. Qur'an 6:103 19. Qur'an 17:110  20. John 14:11 
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vored His servants by providing for a fixed money offering ( Huquq ), to be dutifully presented unto Him, though He, the True O
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lead the people aright. Loose thy _____________________ F1. Huquq u'llah --Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha, page 2
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ther on November 15,1955 and also became the Trustee of the Huquq in his place. After Dorothy Baker was killed in an accident
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fines by giving it the exalted title of "The Right of God" ( Huquq u'llah) but He never states to whom this revenue is payable,
ernational House of Justice are clearly stipulated and this Huquq u'llah is not included among them, the question naturally oc
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n peoples as we would all wish it to be. December 15, 1929 " Huquq " ...As regards "Huquq", it is really 19 per cent of one's i
all wish it to be. December 15, 1929 "Huquq" ...As regards " Huquq ", it is really 19 per cent of one's income payable to the G
d to repay expenses of the marriage, etc. The paying of the Huquq is a spiritual obligation; the friends must not be obliged
please thank on his behalf those friends who have forwarded Huquq to him and contributions for the building of the Super-stru
ars before and none of which we had lived up to. Concerning Huquq , the Guardian wishes me to inform you that at present it is
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rayer except for the dead; fixes the Qiblih; institutes the Huquq u'llah (Right of God); formulates the law of inheritance; or
ment its Author reveals the significance and purpose of the Huquq u'llah (Right of God), already instituted in the Kitab-i-Aqd
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ars before and none of which we had lived up to. Concerning Huquq , the Guardian wishes me to inform you that at present it is
d to repay expenses of the marriage, etc. The paying of the Huquq is a spiritual obligation; the friends must not be obliged
uggestion your Assembly made as to the method of forwarding Huquq to him, and also that he considered it essential to hold yo
please thank on his behalf those friends who have forwarded Huquq to him and contributions for the building of the Super stru
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n peoples as we would all wish it to be. December 15, 1929 " Huquq " ...As regards "Huquq", it is really 19 per cent of one's i
all wish it to be. December 15, 1929 "Huquq" ...As regards " Huquq ", it is really 19 per cent of one's income payable to the G
d to repay expenses of the marriage, etc. The paying of the Huquq is a spiritual obligation; the friends must not be obliged
please thank on his behalf those friends who have forwarded Huquq to him and contributions for the building of the Super-stru
ars before and none of which we had lived up to. Concerning Huquq , the Guardian wishes me to inform you that at present it is
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rayer except for the dead; fixes the Qiblih; institutes the Huquq u'llah (Right of God); formulates the law of inheritance; or
ment its Author reveals the significance and purpose of the Huquq u'llah (Right of God), already instituted in the Kitab-i-Aqd
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to the concourse on high in the Abha Kingdom, as Trustee of Huquq and elevated to rank of Hand of the Cause. „Shoghi [Cablegr
s of outstanding Hand of Cause of God, exemplary Trustee of Huquq u'llah, distinguished representative of most venerable commu
ument [174] at his grave. His mantle as Trustee of funds of Huquq now falls on Ali Muhammad his son. Instruct Rawhani Tihran
cradle of Faith of Baha'u'llah. Newly appointed Trustee of Huquq is now elevated to rank of Hand of Cause. [November 15, 195
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rayer except for the dead; fixes the Qiblih; institutes the Huquq u'llah (Right of God); formulates the law of inheritance; or
ment its Author reveals the significance and purpose of the Huquq u'llah (Right of God), already instituted in the Kitab-i-Aqd
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etter dated January 22nd, 1932. You inquired concerning the Huquq . Shoghi Effendi would much prefer if the friends in America
rding to the Master's Will which complements the Aqdas, the Huquq goes only to the Guardian." (To Mr. George O. Latimer, Port
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rayer except for the dead; fixes the Qiblih; institutes the Huquq u'llah (Right of God); formulates the law of inheritance; or
ment its Author reveals the significance and purpose of the Huquq u'llah (Right of God), already instituted in the Kitab-i-Aqd
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Shoghi Effendi/_Legacy/Messages to the Bahai World - 1950-1957.txt 4
to the concourse on high in the Abha Kingdom, as Trustee of Huquq and elevated to rank of Hand of the Cause. ÑShoghi [Cablegr
s of outstanding Hand of Cause of God, exemplary Trustee of Huquq u'llah, distinguished representative of most venerable commu
ument [174] at his grave. His mantle as Trustee of funds of Huquq now falls on Ali Muhammad his son. Instruct Rawhani Tihran
cradle of Faith of Baha'u'llah. Newly appointed Trustee of Huquq is now elevated to rank of Hand of Cause. [November 15, 195
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to the concourse on high in the Abha Kingdom, as Trustee of Huquq and elevated to rank of Hand of the Cause. --Shoghi [Cableg
s of outstanding Hand of Cause of God, exemplary Trustee of Huquq u'llah, distinguished representative of most venerable commu
d, Page 174 at his grave. His mantle as Trustee of funds of Huquq now falls on Ali Muhammad his son. Instruct Rawhani Tihran
cradle of Faith of Baha'u'llah. Newly appointed Trustee of Huquq is now elevated to rank of Hand of Cause. [November 15, 195
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Baker 1954-04-04 Translated From The Persian re purpose of Huquq ullah 1954-04-21 Spiritual soulsl will gather together verse
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Bahá'u'lláh/Synopsis and Codification of the Kitab-i-Aqdas.txt 5
itance should not be divided until after the payment of the Huquq u'llah[24] (The Right of God), of any debts contracted by th
he sees fit provided he makes provisions for the payment of Huquq u'llah and the discharge of his debts. D. Miscellaneous Laws
) Miscellaneous Laws and Ordinances: (a) Pilgrimage[26] (b) Huquq u'llah[24] (c) Endowments (d) The Mashriqu'l-Adhkar[27] (e)
eased his father, to the second son, and so on. (p. 44) 24. Huquq u'llah (The Right of God). If a person has possessions equal
ation for him to pay 19% of the total amount, once only, as Huquq u'llah. Certain categories of possessions, such as one's res
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adi and Haji Abu'l-Hasan Ardakani, Amin-i-Ilahi (Trustee of Huquq u'llah), were originally arrested in Tihran, imprisoned in Q
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n, and of providing for the receipt and disbursement of the Huquq u'llah. Among the powers and duties with which the Universal
n, and of providing for the receipt and disbursement of the Huquq u'llah. Among the powers and duties with which the Universal
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d the Centre for the Study of the Texts. The Institution of Huquq u'llah has steadily progressed under the stewardship of the
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/1992 June 08, Gaia Concept, Nature.htm 1
Tablet recently translated from Persian. Also published in " Huquq u'llah" (Thornhill: National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is o
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/2001 Feb 08, Laws of the Aqdas not yet Universally Applied.htm 1
he Western world. The covering letter noted that the law of Huquq u'llah had been made universally binding at Ridvan 1992. On
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oa <pxlviii> July 1985 Release of compilation on the Law of Huquq u'llah Establishment of Public Information Office at the Bah
he Kitab-i-Aqdas, education of the Baha'is about the law of Huquq u'llah, planning for the completion of the remaining buildin
t, in the absence of the Guardian, receive and disburse the Huquq u'llah, in accordance with the following statement of 'Abdu'
he following statement of 'Abdu'l-Baha: "Disposition of the Huquq , wholly or partly, is permissible, but this should be done
also CUHJ, p. 12.] [F108. See CC I:512. For information on Huquq u'llah, see the Glossary.] With loving Baha'i greetings, The
r efforts of expansion and deepening. The administration of Huquq u'llah has been strengthened in preparation for its extensio
ing confirmations of Baha'u'llah. [F279. For information on Huquq u'llah, see the Glossary.] International Collaboration 128.1
(1)(a) The law of pilgrimage. 147.14 IV.D.(1)(b) The law of Huquq u'llah is not yet applied to the western friends.+F306 [F306
306. See message dated 6 August 1984 on the introduction of Huquq u'llah to the West (no. 404), and message dated 4 July 1985
and message dated 4 July 1985 introducing a compilation on Huquq u'llah (no. 430). For the compilation, see CC I:489-527.] 14
nd understanding of the Faith (13 January 1983); the Law of Huquq u'llah (4 July 1985); peace (9 August 1985); women (1 Januar
the Guardianship." One such implication is in the matter of Huquq u'llah (The Right of God),+F535 <p451> which is ordained in
1; SC, p. 27.] [F536. WT, p. 15.] [F535. For information on Huquq u'llah, see the Glossary. See also the letter dated 6 August
e also the letter dated 6 August 1984 (no. 404) introducing Huquq u'llah to the West.] 252 Our Attitude and Actions Toward the
e Universal House of Justice 404 Introduction of the Law of Huquq u'llah to the West 6 August 1984 The National Spiritual Asse
638> you have forwarded to the World Centre, for the Law of Huquq u'llah to be applied to all believers in the United States.+
he spiritual bounties that accrue when one obeys the law of Huquq u'llah (Right of God). Delegates to the convention were move
embly ask the Universal House of Justice to make the law of Huquq u'llah binding upon the Baha'is of the United States. The de
uest by signing their names to a scroll. For information on Huquq u'llah, see the Glossary.] 404.2 In response to this petitio
ng these fall the laws of prayer and fasting and the law of Huquq u'llah. Then there are those high ethical standards to which
he Baha'is of the United States, requesting that the Law of Huquq u'llah be made binding on all the believers in that country.
as a preliminary measure, the texts relating to the Law of Huquq u'llah will be translated into English for general informati
on, see CC I:489-527.] [F730. For information on the law of Huquq u'llah, see the Glossary. For information on the introductio
h, see the Glossary. For information on the introduction of Huquq u'llah to the West, see message dated 6 August 1984 (no. 404
ear 1992, and announced that, as of Ridvan 1992, the law of Huquq u'llah would become universally applicable to "all who profe
station of God."] 419.6 However, important as is the Law of Huquq u'llah, the devoted followers of Baha'u'llah have, even with
f Justice <p670> 430 Release of a Compilation on the Law of Huquq u'llah 4 July 1985 To National Spiritual Assemblies Dear Bah
tment has prepared a compilation of texts on the subject of Huquq u'llah. A copy of this compilation is attached for your info
F756. See CC I:489-527.] 430.2 As you are aware, the law of Huquq u'llah is not applicable universally. Study of these extract
ated texts, education of the Baha'i world in the law of the Huquq u'llah, pursuit of plans for the erection of the remaining b
ssage no. 125) and by releasing a compilation on the Law of Huquq u'llah (see messages nos 404 and 430). The publication of an
ity. Other institutions of the Administrative Order include Huquq u'llah, the Baha'i Fund, the Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, and the Nine
essage no. 157. HOUSES OF WORSHIP -- See Mashriqu'l-Adhkar. HUQUQ U'LLAH -- "The Right of God": one of the fundamental Baha'i
e Head of the Faith for carrying out beneficent activities. Huquq u'llah is administered by the Universal House of Justice, an
e World Centre of His Faith. The fundamentals of the law of Huquq u'llah are promulgated in the Kitab-i-Aqdas. Further elabora
profess belief in Baha'u'llah. For further information, see Huquq u'llah: Extracts from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, 'Abdu'l-B
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/1992 May 05, Testamentary Instructions for Payment of Huquq.htm 166
Office of the Secretariat Baha'i Huquq u'llah Trust Note: the lengthy original question submitted t
1991 Dear Trustees: I have several questions involving the Huquq u'llah. As part of my law practice, I prepare contracts, wil
sinesses and properties. As Ridvan 1992 approaches, and the Huquq becomes binding upon us believers in the West, I am strivin
he West, I am striving to understand certain aspects of the Huquq u'llah which must be translated into legal language in these
e handling of their legal matters, including the payment of Huquq u'llah during the process of probate of the estates of their
luding provision for payment of the remainder of any unpaid Huquq u'llah. I recognize that the Universal House of Justice is p
of the friends (e.g., selection #112 in the Compilation on Huquq u'llah.) I am requesting whatever details you can provide, h
in the hands of persons other than the believer making the Huquq u'llah payment, people not bound by the spiritual injunction
e successor trustee of a trust, is to calculate and pay the Huquq u'llah. Sometimes these are not Baha'is; sometimes these are
d to see if my basic understanding of the process of paying Huquq u'llah is correct. Although there are several passages that
ct. Although there are several passages that state that the Huquq u'llah is paid on the amount left over after one's yearly ex
at is not the method of calculation the first time one pays Huquq u'llah on his assets. I understand that in his first calcula
refer to that remainder on which the 19% is paid, as one's " Huquq u'llah estate"; that estate being, the total value of all of
s. I will refer in this letter to the original value of the Huquq u'llah estate at the first calculation, as the "baseline amo
e at the first calculation, as the "baseline amount" of the Huquq u'llah estate. My understanding is that in succeeding years,
erstanding is that in succeeding years, if the value of the Huquq u'llah estate exceeds that baseline amount by at least 19 mi
that baseline amount by at least 19 mithqals of gold, then Huquq u'llah is again payable, only on the amount that exceeds the
amount. 1. Is my basic understanding correct? That is, that Huquq u'llah is first payable on one's entire Huququ'llah estate,
That is, that Huququ'llah is first payable on one's entire Huquq u'llah estate, not only on the annual profit? Am I correct t
related to an exempt asset, that debt does not reduce one's Huquq u'llah obligation. 2. I understand that in addition to payme
obligation. 2. I understand that in addition to payment of Huquq u'llah during one's lifetime, when property on which the Huq
ququ'llah during one's lifetime, when property on which the Huquq u'llah has already been paid passes to others, the Huququ'll
the Huququ'llah has already been paid passes to others, the Huquq u'llah is again payable. In the case of a two people (say, a
own a parcel of real estate (not their residence) on which Huquq u'llah has been paid, and which they purchased as "joint ten
purchased as "joint tenants with right of survivorship," is Huquq to be paid when the survivor succeeds to sole ownership of
it. Does this qualify as a "transfer of ownership" on which Huquq u'llah must again be paid? 3. Is the answer to #2 different
is that a "transfer of ownership" requiring the payment of Huquq u'llah? In this case, the surviving sister had no ownership
used by Baha'u'llah in selection #22 of the Compilation on Huquq u'llah? Assuming the same facts as in the immediately preced
ides that he wants his real estate (that is not exempt from Huquq u'llah) to pass to his sister through joint tenancy, rather
er possessions were already purified by previous payment of Huquq u'llah, and assuming that this transfer by deed has increase
g that this transfer by deed has increased the value of her Huquq u'llah estate by half the value of that property, does she n
lf the value of that property, does she now have additional Huquq u'llah owing? That is, has the property "changed hands" in t
operty does not change - it remains in the family trust. Is Huquq u'llah to be paid when the first spouse dies, and the trust
nism of the trust would not change the requirement that the Huquq u'llah be paid at the death of the property "owner" (the cou
fter the death of the couple. 6. In the question #5, if the Huquq u'llah is to be paid after the death of the first spouse, ho
hat if the Baha'i spouse predeceases the non-Baha'i spouse, Huquq u'llah is to be paid at the death of the Baha'i, regardless
ring that assets be sold in order to satisfy the payment of Huquq u'llah, liquidation that may work an inconvenience or even a
p on the surviving family. 7. When a believer dies, and the Huquq u'llah has already been paid during his lifetime on his enti
lah has already been paid during his lifetime on his entire Huquq u'llah estate, must it again be paid upon distribution to an
nt? Let us say that a widowed believer paid every dollar of Huquq u'llah owing on his estate, so all of his property has been
). Now that he has died, the property is changing hands, so Huquq u'llah is again payable. Does this mean that 19% of his enti
er? Or is it the obligation of only the daughter to pay the Huquq u'llah on that half of the estate which she receives? I note
, for example, that in selection #111 in the Compilation on Huquq u'llah, the House of Justice wrote, "This in effect means th
eiving a share of their inheritance from an estate must pay Huquq u'llah, if the share they are receiving increases their weal
ation, is that if the recipient calculates the value of his Huquq u'llah estate prior to receiving the inheritance, and if his
eiving the inheritance, and if his debts exceed his assets, Huquq u'llah is not owing on the inheritance. Only when the net va
ot owing on the inheritance. Only when the net value of his Huquq u'llah estate exceeds 19 mithqals of gold, does he owe Huquq
Huququ'llah estate exceeds 19 mithqals of gold, does he owe Huquq u'llah. Let us assume that the value of the recipients Huquq
Huququ'llah. Let us assume that the value of the recipients Huquq u'llah estate prior to receiving the inheritance is negative
n receives an inheritance of $40,000 cash. The value of his Huquq u'llah estate is still in the negative. However, is he to pa
llah estate is still in the negative. However, is he to pay Huquq u'llah on the $40,000 bequest, regardless of the fact that h
ss than 19 mithqals of gold? Or is this bequest exempt from Huquq u'llah, because his overall wealth has not increased, in the
yment of his debts? In selection #103 of the Compilation on Huquq u'llah, the House of Justice wrote: "If you decide that you
nsider the circumstances under which you may be able to pay Huquq u'llah on the net value of your inheritance." My question is
osing costs and transfer fees) should offset its value, and Huquq u'llah would be paid on the net value of that item, regardle
estate of $100,000 in cash, all of which was subject to the Huquq u'llah, and had paid none of it during his lifetime. His sur
ring his lifetime. His surviving sister had previously paid Huquq u'llah on all of her assets. My understanding is that the ex
My understanding is that the executor should pay $19,000 of Huquq u'llah prior to distribution of the remainder to his survivi
to the sister. However, this money has "changed hands", so Huquq u'llah is again due, this time from the sister, for receivin
, leaving her a net bequest of $65,610, after her brother's Huquq u'llah payment, and her Huququ'llah payment. Is this correct
f $65,610, after her brother's Huququ'llah payment, and her Huquq u'llah payment. Is this correct? 9. This raises a question r
ver whose possessions have been purified by full payment of Huquq u'llah, decides to sell a piece of property for $50,000, it'
Buyer, who has also purified his possessions by payment of Huquq u'llah. Mr. Buyer's Huququ'llah estate is $50,000 cash. Mr.
fied his possessions by payment of Huququ'llah. Mr. Buyer's Huquq u'llah estate is $50,000 cash. Mr. Buyer buys Mr. Seller's p
rmed from real estate into cash. Likewise, the value of the Huquq u'llah estate of Mr. Buyer has not increased, it has transfo
ther Seller's nor Buyer's estate has increased in value. Is Huquq u'llah owing? By whom? 9. I believe I am correct in my under
erstanding that at the death of a believer who has not paid Huquq u'llah on his property, prior to distribution of his estate
estate to the beneficiaries (whether by will or by trust), Huquq is to be paid on the value of the Huququ'llah estate. For p
will or by trust), Huquq is to be paid on the value of the Huquq u'llah estate. For purposes of isolating the issue, let me a
e of a given individual, none of his assets are exempt from Huquq (no residence, no necessary furnishings, no tools of the tr
n dollars would be one hundred thousand dollars. Should the Huquq u'llah be calculated as 19% of $900,000 or as 19% of one mil
illion dollars? I believe that the answer will be, that the Huquq is 19% of the value of the estate after the deduction of ta
($171,000). The complexity is this, that the payment of the Huquq is itself a tax deductible expense, and the payment of $171
bility of less than $100,000. Therefore, the calculation of Huquq u'llah will be 19% of a Huququ'llah estate with a net value
Therefore, the calculation of Huququ'llah will be 19% of a Huquq u'llah estate with a net value greater than $900,000.00, sin
the amount of tax owing has been reduced by payment of the Huquq . In summary, the federal tax is a percentage of the value o
he value of the estate after deductions, such as payment of Huquq u'llah; but the Huququ'llah is a percentage of the net value
e after deductions, such as payment of Huququ'llah; but the Huquq u'llah is a percentage of the net value of the estate after
ompletely missing the mark. If the believer paid the entire Huquq u'llah on his possessions during his lifetime, perhaps the B
ing his lifetime, perhaps the Baha'i law is that no further Huquq u'llah is owing from his estate. Rather, Huququ'llah would o
at no further Huququ'llah is owing from his estate. Rather, Huquq u'llah would only be paid by Baha'is who inherit from his es
When one determines the value of an object for purposes of Huquq u'llah, is the value its original cost or its present fair m
if the executor of the estate of a believer is calculating Huquq u'llah, and must value a car that was purchased for $10,000,
When one determines the value of an object for purposes of Huquq u'llah, is the amount that remains owing on the item deducte
is owed on it, is the $3,000 deducted from the value of the Huquq u'llah estate? 12. Does the concept of depreciation of an as
? 12. Does the concept of depreciation of an asset exist in Huquq u'llah? By that I mean similar to the federal tax depreciati
Right of God. 13. May a person plan for the payment of the Huquq u'llah he will owe at death, through the purchase of life in
hase of life insurance? If a person estimates the amount of Huquq u'llah that will still be owing at the time of his death as
his by purchasing a $200,000 life insurance policy with the Huquq u'llah Trust as the beneficiary? The benefit of this is that
less expensive to purchase such insurance, than to pay the Huquq u'llah directly from the assets of the estate (and that is t
ss expenditure overall). From the point of view of what the Huquq u'llah Trust receives, the amount will be correct, but from
is the proper perspective from which to base payment of the Huquq u'llah -- based on what the Huququ'llah Trust receives, or w
ich to base payment of the Huququ'llah -- based on what the Huquq u'llah Trust receives, or what the believer pays? 14. In the
ncrease the value of the estate by $200,000 (increasing the Huquq u'llah obligation by another $38,000)? Does this depend upon
sh value enter into the determination of the value of one's Huquq u'llah estate? 15. In preparing wills and trusts, a clear an
s and trusts, a clear and specific method of calculation of Huquq u'llah must be provided, as the executor or trustee must fol
mportant points in drafting the provisions dealing with the Huquq u'llah. Can you give me the names of Baha'i attorneys and ac
to have examined these questions previously? I am sure that Huquq u'llah accounting software can also be written, so I would a
l clause" for inclusion in a will to provide for payment of Huquq u'llah. With that in mind, would it be inadvisable for me to
se wants to impress upon the Baha'i community the fact that Huquq is to be paid during one's lifetime, not only at death. I w
y work involves estates, how best to provide for payment of Huquq u'llah, when the discretionary powers of the believer who ow
lah, when the discretionary powers of the believer who owes Huquq u'llah have left this world, and only his written instructio
to write those instructions. My purpose is to see that the Huquq u'llah Trust receives everything to which it is entitled. I
s foreseen in your fax of 18 February 1992 to the Office of Huquq u'llah, your letter of 6 November 1991 to the Board of Trust
Enclosure cc: International Teaching Centre The Trustee of Huquq u'llah Hand of the Cause of God Dr. 'Ali-Muhammad Varqa Offi
Hand of the Cause of God Dr. 'Ali-Muhammad Varqa Office of Huquq u'llah in the Holy Land Board of Trustees of Huququ'llah in
Office of Huququ'llah in the Holy Land Board of Trustees of Huquq u'llah in the United States M E M O R A N D U M From: Ad Hoc
e successor trustee of a trust, is to calculate and pay the Huquq u'llah. Sometimes these are not Baha'is; sometimes these are
e to include in a will either a dollar amount to be paid in Huquq u'llah or to provide a method of calculation. What a testato
instruct his executor in his will to pay whatever amount of Huquq u'llah is outstanding at the date of his death, and to refer
h investments and which bank accounts have been cleared for Huquq u'llah, what is the accumulated value of his property for Hu
uqu'llah, what is the accumulated value of his property for Huquq purposes (in Huquq units), and what is the value in Huquq u
he accumulated value of his property for Huquq purposes (in Huquq units), and what is the value in Huquq units of the propert
r Huquq purposes (in Huquq units), and what is the value in Huquq units of the property cleared. With that information in han
n hand the executor would be able to compute the balance of Huquq u'llah owing and would have authority to pay it. In view of
w of the inherent impossibility of computing the balance of Huquq owing in the event of a person's death if he has not kept a
the method by which a person computes his first payment of Huquq u'llah. We see no problems here, except in the final sentenc
e: I will refer in this letter to the original value of the Huquq u'llah estate at the first calculation, as the "baseline amo
e at the first calculation, as the "baseline amount" of the Huquq u'llah estate. My understanding is that in succeeding years,
erstanding is that in succeeding years, if the value of the Huquq u'llah estate exceeds that baseline amount by at least 19 mi
that baseline amount by at least 19 mithqals of gold, then Huquq u'llah is again payable, only on the amount that exceeds the
there are really two "baseline amounts", the total value in Huquq units of the property brought into account, and the cumulat
rty brought into account, and the cumulative total, also in Huquq units, of property cleared for Huququ'llah. The first "base
ulative total, also in Huquq units, of property cleared for Huquq u'llah. The first "baseline" rises and falls each year depen
rty to cover his normal expenses. The liability to pay more Huquq u'llah arises every time the first baseline exceeds the seco
first baseline exceeds the second baseline by at least one Huquq unit. On Mr. xxxx's numbered questions we have the followin
st his assets when computing the amount of his property for Huquq u'llah purposes. However, it is not necessary to set each de
t a home mortgage would not reduce a person's obligation to Huquq u'llah. 2. As for the question of joint ownership, it would
ith right of survivorship", each would have paid his or her Huquq on half during his lifetime, and when the survivor became s
survivor became sole owner, he would then become liable for Huquq on the half which was being added to his estate. 3. The sam
y during his lifetime. It would be part of his property for Huquq purposes and, when the ownership passed to his sister on hi
ster on his death, it would then be added to her estate for Huquq purposes. 4. This point seems to be adequately covered by t
stice on 29 March 1989, the Secretariat stated, "the Law of Huquq u'llah imposes an obligation only on individual believers, n
perty. This presents a problem in relation to assessment of Huquq u'llah. In the case of an incorporated company the problem i
l law, the property is theirs and, if it is, to arrange for Huquq u'llah to be paid on it. To take Mr. xxxx's example: A "coup
rty was put into the Trust, it was brought into account for Huquq u'llah, and the Huquq was paid, the entire property would ha
Trust, it was brought into account for Huququ'llah, and the Huquq was paid, the entire property would have been cleared for H
q was paid, the entire property would have been cleared for Huquq u'llah in respect of each of the owners. Then, on the death
espect of each of the owners. Then, on the death of either, Huquq u'llah would be paid on that one's proportion by the survivo
due, and since its value would be added to his property for Huquq purposes, his Huququ'llah should be paid on it at that poin
alue would be added to his property for Huquq purposes, his Huquq u'llah should be paid on it at that point. 6. If only one of
uld be followed. The non-Baha'i clearly has no liability to Huquq u'llah. Thus, if the Baha'i brings into account for Huququ'l
to Huququ'llah. Thus, if the Baha'i brings into account for Huquq u'llah all his or her property when it is put into the Trust
his or her property when it is put into the Trust and pays Huquq on it in his lifetime, none would remain to be paid on his
It would then pass to the non-Baha'i who is not liable for Huquq . If the non-Baha'i dies first, his share of the Trust only
i dies first, his share of the Trust only becomes liable to Huquq u'llah by now being added to the property of the Baha'i spou
the property of the Baha'i spouse, who should then pay the Huquq on it. 7. It is clear that if a person has paid all the Huq
quq on it. 7. It is clear that if a person has paid all the Huquq u'llah due on his property, he does not owe any more Huquq w
e Huququ'llah due on his property, he does not owe any more Huquq when he dies. It is only on being added to the property of
another Baha'i that any of this property becomes liable to Huquq . It is, in other words, the responsibility of the recipient
he recipient. In answer to the second part of the question: Huquq u'llah is payable on the accumulating total of a person's es
losses must be recouped, and the total raised again by one Huquq unit above the former maximum before he becomes liable agai
ct, namely, that when a Baha'i leaves an estate on which no Huquq u'llah has been paid, the Huquq due should be deducted from
leaves an estate on which no Huququ'llah has been paid, the Huquq due should be deducted from it before the balance passes to
should be added to his property for the computation of the Huquq u'llah that he is due to pay on his own behalf 9. This quest
raic equation. 10. When bringing an object into account for Huquq u'llah one should use its current market value in terms of H
qu'llah one should use its current market value in terms of Huquq units 11. An asset and a debt should be treated as separate
to relate each to each 12. Profits and losses do not affect Huquq u'llah until they are realized 13. If a person purchases a l
d 13. If a person purchases a life insurance payable to the Huquq u'llah Trust to provide the liquid assets to pay the balance
ah Trust to provide the liquid assets to pay the balance of Huquq owing at the time of his death, there would seem to be two
case each annual premium would be brought into account for Huquq u'llah, and would constitute part of the savings on which he
would constitute part of the savings on which he would pay Huquq . Then, when he died, the sum received (paid over by the Ins
the sum received (paid over by the Insurance Company to the Huquq u'llah Trust) would be a realization of his investment, and
s investment, and the profit to be brought into account for Huquq u'llah would be the current value of the sum received less t
be brought into account in calculating the final amount of Huquq due. In either case his estate would finally pay the correc
her case his estate would finally pay the correct amount of Huquq u'llah due. 14. Is answered above. 15. Was answered in our m
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t, in the absence of the Guardian, receive and disburse the Huquq u'llah, in accordance with the following statement of 'Abdu'
he following statement of 'Abdu'l-Baha: "Disposition of the Huquq , wholly or partly, is permissible, but this should be done
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/_Legacy/Compilation on -Vying in Service-.txt 1
other in benevolent works... (Extract cited in compilation Huquq u'llah, p 13) ...Vie ye with each other in the service of Go
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/_Legacy/8 June 1992 – Enclosures - 2, with one attachment.txt 1
Tablet recently translated from Persian. Also published in " Huquq u'llah" (Thornhill: National Spiritual Assembly of Baha'is o
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/_Legacy/Wellspring of Guidance.txt 2
t, in the absence of the Guardian, receive and disburse the Huquq u'llah, in accordance with the following statement of 'Abdu'
he following statement of 'Abdu'l-Baha: "Disposition of the Huquq , wholly or partly, is permissible, but this should be done
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wn wishes. Your fifth question centers on the provision for Huquq u'llah in Baha'i wills. Your understanding that the obligati
Baha'i wills. Your understanding that the obligation to pay Huquq u'llah arises during one's lifetime and is normally to be ca
ion in his or her will for payment of the unpaid portion of Huquq u'llah, if any. The event of death does not remove from a be
death does not remove from a believer the obligation to pay Huquq u'llah. Whatever portion is due to be paid is therefore a de
bts of the deceased, and the payment of whatever portion of Huquq u'llah remains due are prior charges on the estate which mus
whether he or she makes provision in it for the payment of Huquq u'llah, the Huququ'llah should be paid, like all debts, befo
e makes provision in it for the payment of Huququ'llah, the Huquq u'llah should be paid, like all debts, before the rest of th
believer to make the necessary arrangements for payment of Huquq u'llah prior to his or her death, in order to avoid complica
l wording to include provision in a will for the payment of Huquq u'llah after a believer has died is dependent upon so many f
es a clear accounting of his or her property and payment of Huquq u'llah to date, if any, it will not be pos- sible for anyone
le the application of the principles involved in payment of Huquq u'llah may well require subsidiary legislation by the House
nt the information available. Finally, while the payment of Huquq u'llah is each individual's own responsibility, a believer m
be referred to the nearest Representative of the Trustee of Huquq u'llah, who could advise him or her in the light of any spec
t time. IV.D.1.a The law of pilgrimage. IV.D.1.b The law of Huquq u'llah is not yet applied to the western friends. [It became
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document titled "The Development of the Institution for the Huquq u'llah", prepared by the Research Department at the Baha'i W
the friends, titled "The Development of the Institution of Huquq u'llah", in order to facilitate further a more profound appr
ofound appreciation of the believers for the Institution of Huquq u'llah. With loving Baha'i greetings, Department of the Secr
unsellors Counsellors The Development of the Institution of Huquq u'llah March 1987 Revised April 2002 Prepared by the Researc
tice In one of His Tablets Baha'u'llah refers to the law of Huquq u'llah as ranking in importance immediately after the two gr
ed Baha'is, having learned of the law, endeavoured to offer Huquq u'llah, the payment was not accepted. The Tablets of Baha'u'
erefore, as the awareness of the friends grew, He permitted Huquq u'llah to be accepted, provided the donor made the offering
the offering willingly, with joy and awareness. To receive Huquq u'llah, Baha'u'llah brought into being one of the great inst
of the great institutions of the Faith, the Trusteeship of Huquq u'llah. The first to be honoured with being appointed Truste
h. The first to be honoured with being appointed Trustee of Huquq u'llah was Jinab-i-Shah Muhammad from Manshad, Yazd, who eve
ourney after journey, would carry the friends' donations of Huquq u'llah and their petitions to the Sacred Threshold and, in r
s assistant and confidant in his services as the Trustee of Huquq u'llah. They were among the first group of pilgrims who, aft
wing the passing of Aminu'l-Bayan, the office of Trustee of Huquq u'llah should be conferred upon his loyal assistant and comp
n was a shining star who served the Cause as the Trustee of Huquq u'llah for forty-seven years with eagerness and zeal, showin
Abdu'l-Baha, had been appointed his successor as Trustee of Huquq u'llah. Upon his passing in 1928, Jinab-i-Haji Amin was name
d Guardian a Hand of the Cause of God. The third Trustee of Huquq u'llah, Haji Ghulam Rida, was entitled Amin-i- Amin (Trustee
emulate Jinab-i-Haji Amin and appointing him as Trustee of Huquq u'llah. While ever mindful of the responsibilities of his ne
uring the time that Amin-i-Amin held the rank of Trustee of Huquq u'llah, his home became a centre for the gatherings of the f
l and passed away the following year. The fourth Trustee of Huquq u'llah, appointed to this position by the beloved Guardian,
ual Assembly. His loyal and dedicated service as Trustee of Huquq u'llah was to follow, occupying him for 17 years, during whi
or 17 years, during which time the observance of the law of Huquq u'llah was spread throughout Iran, so that ever more of the
, Shoghi Effendi included the words: "His mantle as Trustee Huquq now falls on 'Ali Muhammad, his son.... Newly appointed Tru
falls on 'Ali Muhammad, his son.... Newly appointed Trustee Huquq now elevated rank Hand Cause." Just two years following the
tion to the safeguarding and sale of properties donated for Huquq u'llah, as well as a multitude of other historic tasks that
Iran to all corners of the world, requiring the Trustee of Huquq u'llah to appoint Deputies and Representatives in many count
es and others present expressed their desire for the law of Huquq u'llah to be applied to all believers in the United States.
ld allow them to familiarize themselves with the subject of Huquq u'llah. This was the first step in the process of applying t
ead education of the followers of Baha'u'llah in the law of Huquq u'llah had begun. Then, at Ridvan 1991, the Universal House
of Ridvan 1992, the beginning of the Holy Year, the Law of Huquq u'llah, the Right of God, will become universally applicable
991, the House of Justice further announced: "The Office of Huquq u'llah has been established in the Holy Land under the direc
n the Holy Land under the direction of the Chief Trustee of Huquq u'llah, the Hand of the Cause of God 'Ali-Muhammad Varqa, in
in anticipation of the worldwide application of the Law of Huquq u'llah next Ridvan." Following the universal application of
gress and promotion of the Cause of God". In 1995 the first Huquq u'llah video was produced, followed by a second one in 2001;
ant development has been the creation of the institution of Huquq u'llah's Web site, containing a wealth of educational materi
1 "exclusively for the use of members of the institution of Huquq u'llah worldwide", as specified by the Universal House of Ju
dynamic expansion of the organization of the institution of Huquq u'llah, a network of Boards of Trustees at continental, regi
nal and national levels and Deputies and Representatives of Huquq u'llah has developed across the globe. These developments wi
House of Justice, which has stated that the "institution of Huquq u'llah ... will expand and flourish in the centuries to come
en/Bahá'í Faith/1 - Primary Sources/Universal House of Justice/Letters/1996 July 01, Wills, Applicable Laws, Inheritance.htm 5
wn wishes. Your fifth question centers on the provision for Huquq u'llah in Baha'i wills. Your understanding that the obligati
Baha'i wills. Your understanding that the obligation to pay Huquq u'llah arises during one's lifetime and is normally to be ca
ion in his or her will for payment of the unpaid portion of Huquq u'llah, if any. The event of death does not remove from a be
death does not remove from a believer the obligation to pay Huquq u'llah. Whatever portion is due to be paid is therefore a de
bts of the deceased, and the payment of whatever portion of Huquq u'llah remains due are prior charges on the estate which mus