Hikmat & taqiyya or taqiya, "wisdom" and dissimulation, key Baha'i
concepts
If you're unfamiliar with hikmat and taqiyya in either a Muslim or Baha'i
context, it's basically the "wisdom" of lying and dissimulating when
necessary to protect yourself or the faith..... Outside observers should be
especially careful and alert to Hikmat & Taqiya.
For anyone interested, the Wikipedia article on taqqiya cites an outstanding article by Ibrahim, Raymond. "How Taqiyya Alters Islam's Rules of War: Defeating Jihadist Terrorism". Middle East Forum. Winter 2010. Having read a number of articles on taqqiya over the years, I've highly recommend Raymon Ibrahim's piece. It is available online: http://www.meforum.org/2538/taqiyya-islam-rules-of-war
For insightful discussion of Baha'i hikmat, see
William Garlington's 2005 book: The Bahai Faith in America. Praeger.
2005