Tuesday, September 30, 2008

GUARDIANSHIP OF BAHAULLAH

There is a spiritual wing to the Baha'i Administrative Order also. The spiritual leader of the Baha'i Faith is known as the Guardian of the Faith. He must be a male lineal descendant of Baha'u'llah and has sole authority to interpret Baha'i scriptures. He also sits as chairman for life of the Universal House of Justice. He has the right to define its proper sphere of legislative action and to require that body to reconsider any of its decisions. He is required to appoint a successor in his own lifetime. The Guardian also appoints believers as Hands of the Cause to assist him in spiritual matters, particularly teaching and protection of the Faith.

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