For a number of years Huquq was not accepted. How numerous
the offerings that on reaching Our presence were returned to the donors,
because they were not needed then. However in recent years We have, in view of
the exigencies of the times, accepted the payment of the Huquq, but have
forbidden solicitation thereof. Everyone must have the utmost regard for the
dignity of the Word of God and for the exaltation of His Cause. Were a person
to offer all the treasures of the earth at the cost of debasing the honour of
the Cause of God, were it even less than a grain of mustard, such an offering
would not be permissible. All the world hath belonged and will always belong to
God. If one spontaneously offereth Huquq with the utmost joy and radiance it
will be acceptable, and not otherwise. The benefit of such deeds reverteth unto
the individuals themselves. This measure hath been ordained in view of the
necessity for material means, for "averse is God from putting aught into
effect through its means." Thus instructions were given to receive the
Huquq. (Baha’u’llah, The Compilation of Compilation, vol. I, Huqúqu'lláh)
