#44
70. Exile and imprisonment are decreed for the thief #45
71. on the third offence, place ye a mark upon his brow so that, thus
identified, he may not be accepted in the cities of God and His
countries #45
72. Whoso wisheth to make use of vessels of silver and gold is at
liberty to do so. #46
73. Take heed lest, when partaking of food, ye plunge your hands into
the contents of bowls and platters. #46
74. Adopt ye such usages as are most in keeping with refinement. #46
75. He Who is the Dawning-place of God’s Cause hath no partner in the
Most Great Infallibility. #47
76. Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son and
daughter in the art of reading and writing #48
77. God hath imposed a fine on every adulterer and adulteress, to be
paid to the House of Justice #49
78. nine mithqáls of gold, to be doubled if they should repeat the
offence #49
79. We have made it lawful for you to listen to music and singing. #51
80. O ye Men of Justice! #52
81. The penalties for wounding or striking a person depend upon the
severity of the injury; for each degree the Lord of Judgement hath
prescribed a certain indemnity. # 56
82. Verily, it is enjoined upon you to offer a feast, once in every
month #57
83. If ye should hunt with beasts or birds of prey, invoke ye the Name
of God when ye send them to pursue their quarry; for then whatever they
catch shall be lawful unto you, even should ye find it to have died.
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84. hunt not to excess #60