Shrouds
Concerning the way in which the body should be wrapped, there is nothing in the Bahá’í writings to define how the wrapping of the body is to be done, either when 'five cloths' are used or only a 'single sheet'. At present, the Bahá’ís are free to use their own judgement in the matter.
- Universal House of Justice: "Notes" appended to the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, n151, pp. 229-230
In the Bayan, The Báb specified that the body of the deceased should be wrapped in five sheets of silk or cotton. Bahá’u’lláh confirmed this provision and added the stipulation that "for those whose means are limited a single sheet of either fabric will suffice.
- Universal House of Justice, Lights of Guidance, p. 195
When asked whether the five sheets mentioned in the law reffered to 'five full length shrouds' or 'five cloths which were hitherto customarily used', Bahá’u’lláh responded that the intention is the 'use of five cloths'.
- Universal House of Justice, Lights of Guidance, p. 195
Quote of the Day
Jalal 16 Ilm 183 B.E.
Those who turned toward the Word of God and received the profusion of His bounties -- were saved from this attachment and sin, obtained everlasting life, were delivered from the chains of bondage, and attained to the world of liberty. They were freed from the vices of the human world, and were blessed by the virtues of the Kingdom.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá – Some Answered Questions, p. 124