128 The Lord hath decreed that the dead should be interred in coffins made
of crystal, of hard, resistant stone, or of wood that is both fine and
durable, and that graven rings should be placed upon their fingers. He,
verily, is the Supreme Ordainer, the One apprised of all.

129 The inscription on these rings should read, for men: "Unto God
belongeth all that is in the heavens and on the earth and whatsoever is
between them, and He, in truth, hath knowledge of all things"; and for
women: "Unto God belongeth the dominion of the heavens and the earth and
whatsoever is between them, and He, in truth, is potent over all things".
These are the verses that were revealed aforetime, but lo, the Point of
the Bayán now calleth out, exclaiming, "O Best-Beloved of the worlds!
Reveal Thou in their stead such words as will waft the fragrance of Thy
gracious favours over all mankind. We have announced unto everyone that
one single word from Thee excelleth all that hath been sent down in the
Bayán. Thou, indeed, hast power to do what pleaseth Thee. Deprive not Thy
servants of the overflowing bounties of the ocean of Thy mercy! Thou, in
truth, art He Whose grace is infinite." Behold, We have hearkened to His
call, and now fulfil His wish. He, verily, is the Best-Beloved, the
Answerer of prayers. If the following verse, which hath at this moment
been sent down by God, be engraved upon the burial-rings of both men and
women, it shall be better for them; We, of a certainty, are the Supreme
Ordainer: "I came forth from God, and return unto Him, detached from all
save Him, holding fast to His Name, the Merciful, the Compassionate." Thus
doth the Lord single out whomsoever He desireth for a bounty from His
presence. He is, in very truth, the God of might and power.

130 The Lord hath decreed, moreover, that the deceased should be enfolded
in five sheets of silk or cotton. For those whose means are limited a