It is, of course, permissible to translate Bahá'í Writings
into other languages and dialects of languages. It is also possible to simplify
or paraphrase the Bahá'í Writings in order to facilitate their translation into
languages and dialects having small vocabularies. However, it is not
permissible to publish simplifications and paraphrases of Bahá'í Writings as
Bahá'í Scripture.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 13 March 1969 written on behalf of the
Universal House of Justice to a National Spiritual Assembly; compilation:
‘Lights of Guidance’)
