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"Be the essence of cleanliness among mankind... under all circumstances conform yourselves to refined manners... let no trace of uncleanliness appear on your clothes... Immerse yourselves in pure water; a water which hath been used is not allowable.. We have desired to see in you in the manifestation of Paradise on earth.." (Baha'u'llah) (103:4) ..Abul Fadl.. points out the extreme importance.. in some parts of the East, where water of the foulest description is often used for household purposes.. causing a vast amount of preventable disease.. These conditions, often supposed to be sanctioned by the prevailing religion, can be changed.. only by.. one who is believed to have Divine authority. (103:5) ..Baha'u'llah.. teaches that.. all means of healing may be used to the best advantage, each in its appropriate sphere. When members of Baha'u'llah's own family were sick, a professional physician was called in, and this practice is recommended to His followers.. (106:1) "Do not neglect medical treatment when it is necessary, but leave it off when health has been restored. Treat disease through diet, by preference, refraining from the use of drugs; and if you find what is required in a single herb, do not resort to a compounded medicament... abstain from drugs when health is good, but administer them when necessary. (Baha'u'llah - Tablet to a Physician)
(106:3)
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