Kitab-i-Aqdas/Elder20/Note2

Baha'u'llah here quotes the law of inheritance given by the Bab. Instead of using numerals he uses the letters of the Arabic alphabet and words from which the numerical value can be derived. The arrangement was for the property of the deceased to be divided into nine unequal parts. Two parts were used for funeral expenses and the balance divided as follows among the heirs: -

   (1) To Children           9/42 or 540/2520
   (2) To Husbands or Wives  8/42 or 480/2520
   (3) To Fathers            7/42 or 420/2520
   (4) To Mothers            6/42 or 300/2520
   (5) To Brothers           5/42 or 300/2520
   (6) To Sisters            4/42 or 240/2520
   (7) To Teachers           3/42 or 180/2520.

"He who gave good news" of the coming of Baha'u'llah was the Bab.