 While some of the laws from the Kitáb @-@ i @-@ Aqdas are applicable at the present time and may be enforced to a degree by the administrative institutions , Bahá 'u'lláh has provided for the progressive application of other laws that are dependent upon the existence of a predominantly Bahá 'í society . The laws , when not in direct conflict with the civil laws of the country of residence , are binding on every Bahá 'í , and the observance of personal laws , such as prayer or fasting , is the sole responsibility of the individual . 
