The Babi and Baha'i Religion — Page 62
THE B Ā B Ī AND BAH Ā ’ Ī RELIGION 62 the Divine attributes in its connection do not appear to have any affinity at all. This is a quality of Aqdas which no discerning reader will fail to notice. The third part, which really is the body of the Bah a ’ i sharia, comprises only a few principles. Below we set down some of the main characteris- tic features of the Bah a ’ i sharia 1. According to the Bah a ’ i sharia, religion has nothing to do with politics. Therefore the Bah a ’ i sharia gives no guidance with regard to principles on which the politics and administration of a coun- try should be based. Bah a ’ull a h says: "By Allah, we intend no interference in your countries, hav- ing come only for changing the hearts". This pas- sage ‘Abdul Bah a ’ has tried to explain as follows: "Religion has nothing to do with political matters. Religion concerns itself with the soul and its per- ception. " 78 2. In the Bah a ’ i sharia all things have been held pure ( Aqdas 161,162). According to this principle the flesh of animals like pigs and swine is regarded as fit for human consumption, this being the reason why in regard to pork and bacon there is no other mention as to whether their use is permitted or not. 78 Khi ta b a t , volume 1, page 176.