lities of men and will in the future demonstrate their capacity. The Faith believes the only reason why women have not yet reached this level of achievement, is because they have not received adequate educational and social opportunities. Women and men are fully equal in the sight of God, and society must recognize this in order to progress. Bah'u'llh urged to assure the education of all children. If financial difficulties prevented this in a family, the preference must be given to the education of female children. This accomplishes two major objectives. It assists women to overcome the handicap of the past inequalities and it also assures that since mothers are the first teachers in society (children), the next generation will greatly benefit. It was in Acre that Bah'u'llhs most important work was written. Known among Bah's by its Persian name, the Kitab-i-Aqdas (the most holy book), this book of laws and principles was written to be observed by his followers. These laws included daily prayer and meditation along with the basic principles and teachings that followers must obey. Many of these rules and principles are similar and related to many of the other great religions. The Faith proclaims that these teachings and rules have been "updated" by the newest of God's messengers in order to bring a new enlightenment and prosperity to all of humankind. Bah'u'llh emphasized that "the primary purpose of God revealing His Will is to effect a transformation in the character of humankind, to develop within those who respond, the moral and spiritual qualities that are latent within human nature." With the Bah' prayers, which are very important for spiritual growth, at least one of the three main obligatory prayers is to be said once a day, but not before one washes their hands and face. While praying, one is to face the Point of Adoration, which is the direction towards Bahji, Akk where Bah'u'llh's grave is placed, and which is th...
