Draft:Al-Mulk (Qayyūm al-Asmā)

Al-Mulk (الملك) is the first chapter of the Qayyūm al-Asmā comprising 42 verses just as the rest of the chapters of the book. In the Qayyūm al-Asmā, Surah Al-Mulk is the only chapter that does not begin with a verse from Surah Yusuf. The chapter also shares its name with sixty-seventh chapter of the Quran, Al-Mulk.

History
According to some Bahā'ī sources, Al-Mulk was revealed to Bab during his encounter with the young Shaykhī Mullā Ḥusayn Bushrū'ī in his house in Shiraz. This occurred on the evening of the 5th Jumada Al-Awwal 1260 in the Islamic calendar, or May 22nd 1844 in the Gregorian calendar. This chapter was titled Al-Mulk by the Báb himself as the word occurs several times within the chapter.

Summary

 * Verses 1-5: Affirms the divine origin and truth of the revealed Book, emphasizing its role as a guiding light and straight path for humanity.
 * Verses 6-13: Establishes the authenticity of the Book, presents the lineage of the Hidden Imam, and bears witness to the oneness of Allah while warning against disbelief and its consequences
 * Verses 14-22: Emphasizes the oneness of Allah, His attributes of knowledge and authority, and urges believers to submit to His will and seek closeness to Him through worship and obedience.
 * Verses 22-29: Addresses kings, urging them to relinquish worldly dominion in favor of divine truth, warning them of the consequences of opposing the Reminder, and emphasizing the inevitability of Allah's judgment.
 * Verses 30-33: Assures believers of reward for obedience to the Reminder, reiterates the promise of high status in Paradise, and asserts Allah's authority over all things.
 * Verses 34-39: Directs believers to convey divine signs to other regions, affirms Allah's sovereignty, and encourages obedience to His decrees while warning against disbelief.
 * Verses 40-42: Promises reward for obedience to the Reminder and asserts Allah's power and knowledge over all creation.