The “Kitáb-i-‘Ahd” is, as you know, Bahá’u’lláh’s “Book of
Covenant”. It is entirely written in His own handwriting. And in the light of
the objections raised by some of the believers concerning the Will and
Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, it is highly significant to note that this Book of
Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh bears neither signature, nor seal, nor any date. It was
shown to the believers, and was read in their presence nine days after
Bahá’u’lláh’s ascension. The manuscript was in the possession of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
all through His ministry, and after His passing it was found enclosed in His
own will. These two precious documents, namely the book of Covenant of
Bahá’u’lláh and the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá have both been carefully
preserved and are now in the possession of the Guardian.... - Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
dated 25 September 1934, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to Dr.
Mühlschlegel; ‘The Light of Divine Guidance, vol. 1)
