Time and again have We written and commanded that no one
should solicit such payment. The offering of every person that voluntarily
tendereth the Huququ'lláh with the utmost joy and pleasure may be accepted,
otherwise acceptance was not and is not permissible. Those that are oblivious
of their duty should be briefly reminded. Deeds must be performed with willingness
and in all circumstances high regard must be given to the dignity of the Cause
of God. Formerly We have mentioned that were a person to possess the whole
world and would tender his possessions at the cost of degrading the honour of
the Cause, even to the extent of a grain of mustard, it would be essential and
imperative to refuse to accept such wealth. Such is the Cause of God, eternal
in the past, eternal in the future. Well is it with them that act accordingly.
- Baha’u’llah (The Compilation of Compilation, vol. I, Huqúqu'lláh)
