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Administrative Order

Administrative Order. 5 June 2007. CENTRAL FIGURES: The Báb. Siyyid `Alí Muhammad Báb means “Gate” Prophet-founder of the Bábí Faith Forerunner to Bahá’u’lláh Born 20 October 1819 in Shíráz Descendant of Muhammad Qayyúmu’l-asmá’ is the Báb’s declaration of His mission.

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Administrative Order

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  1. Administrative Order 5 June 2007

  2. CENTRAL FIGURES:The Báb Siyyid `Alí Muhammad Báb means “Gate” Prophet-founder of the Bábí Faith Forerunner to Bahá’u’lláh Born 20 October 1819 in Shíráz Descendant of Muhammad Qayyúmu’l-asmá’ is the Báb’s declaration of His mission

  3. CENTRAL FIGURES:The Báb Ministry:9 years from 1844 to 1853 Titles:Remembrance of God Gate of the Hidden Imám Mahdí Primal Point Qá’im

  4. CENTRAL FIGURES:Twin Manifestations of God The Báb Bahá'u'lláh

  5. CENTRAL FIGURES:Twin Manifestations of God The Báb Bahá'u'lláh Bayán Ministry 1844 – 1853 Ministry 1853 – 1892

  6. CENTRAL FIGURES:Bahá'u'lláh Mírzá Husayn-`Alí Bahá'u'lláh means “Glory of God” Prophet-founder of the Bahá’í Faith Born 12 November 1817 in Tehran Descendant of Abraham & Zoroaster The Báb’s Bayán is the book that spoke of Bahá’u’lláh’s appearance

  7. CENTRAL FIGURES:Bahá'u'lláh Ministry: 39 years from 1853 to 1892 Titles: Sadratu'l-Muntahá Blessed Beauty Him Whom God Shall make Manifest

  8. CENTRAL FIGURES:Twin Manifestations of God The Báb Bahá'u'lláh Bayán Ministry 1844 – 1853 Ministry 1853 – 1892 Abdu'l-Bahá Kitáb-i-‘Ahd Ministry 1892 – 1921

  9. CENTRAL FIGURES:Abdu'l-Bahá ‘Abbás Effendí Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son and successor Bahá’u’lláh appoints Him as His successor in the Kitáb-i-‘Ahd (the Book of the Covenant) Role: Interpreter of the Writings

  10. CENTRAL FIGURES:Abdu'l-Bahá Ministry:29 years from 1892 to 1921 Titles: The Master The Mystery of God The Most Great Branch Limb of the Law of God

  11. CENTRAL FIGURES: The Báb Bahá'u'lláh Bayán Ministry 1844 – 1853 Ministry 1853 – 1892 Abdu'l-Bahá Kitáb-i-‘Ahd Will & Testament Ministry 1892 – 1921 Guardian Ministry 1921 – 1957

  12. TWIN INSTITUTIONS:Shoghi Effendi • Shoghí Effendí Rabbání • Gaurdian of the Cause of God and interpreter of its teachings • First and only Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith • Eldest grandson of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

  13. TWIN INSTITUTIONS:Shoghi Effendi Appointed as Guardian in the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Ministry: 36 years from 1921 to 1957 Title: Sign of God

  14. TWIN INSTITUTIONS: Guardianship The UniversalHouse of Justice Ministry 1921 – 1957 Ministry 1963 – present

  15. CENTRAL FIGURES: The Báb Bahá'u'lláh Bayán Ministry 1844 – 1853 Ministry 1853 – 1892 Abdu'l-Bahá Kitáb-i-‘Ahd Will & Testament Ministry 1892 – 1921 The Universal House of Justice Guardian Ministry 1921 – 1957 Ministry 1963 – present

  16. TWIN INSTITUTIONS:Universal House of Justice Composed of 9 men Commonly referred to as:the House or UHJ Elected by secret ballot by the members of each National Spiritual Assembly every 5 years during Ridván at International Convention

  17. TWIN INSTITUTIONS:Universal House of Justice Established in 1963 by the 56 existing National Spiritual Assemblies at that time The Universal House of Justice has no officers (i.e. secretary, chairperson, treasurer)

  18. Hands of the Cause Created by Bahá’u’lláh Formally defined and established by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Function elucidated and elaborated on by Shoghi Effendi Period of service:Lifetime appointment Role: Propagation & Protection, came to authority in 1957 after the passing of Shoghi Effendi and acted as “Custodian” until the election of the Universal House of Justice

  19. Hands of the Cause Age specific: none specified Number: 50 Bahá’u’lláh appointed 4 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá named 4 posthumously Shoghi Effendi named 10 posthumously Shoghi Effendi appointed 32 others

  20. Administrative Order Universal House of Justice International Teaching Centre

  21. International Teaching Centre Established:June 1973 Created by:Universal House of Justice Commonly referred to as: ITC Period of service:5 years on the ‘3 and ‘8 on the Declaration of the Báb Age specific:21 years or older

  22. International Teaching Centre Role:Liaison between the Continental Board of Counsellors and the Universal House of Justice Number:9 International Counsellors and the remaining Hand of the Cause

  23. Administrative Order Universal House of Justice International Teaching Centre Continental Board of Counsellors

  24. Continental Board of Counsellors Established:June 1968 created by the Universal House of Justice to perpetuate the function and role of the Hands of the Cause Commonly referred to as: CBC Period of service:5 years on the ‘0 and ‘5 on the Day of the Covenant

  25. Continental Board of Counsellors Role:Propagation & Protection Age specific:21 years or older Number: 81Africa: 19Americas: 19Asia: 19Australasia: 11Europe: 13

  26. Administrative Order Universal House of Justice International Teaching Centre Continental Board of Counsellors Auxiliary Board Members

  27. Auxiliary Board Member Established:April 1954 created by Shoghi Effendi but appointed by the Hands of the Cause Commonly referred to as: ABM Period of service:5 years on the ‘1 and ‘6 on the Day of the Covenant

  28. Auxiliary Board Member • Role:They are the deputies, assistants and advisers to the Continental Board of Counsellors. Either Propagation OR Protection • Age specific:21 years or older • Number: 990Africa: 234Americas: 234Asia: 288Australasia: 108Europe: 126

  29. Administrative Order Universal House of Justice International Teaching Centre Continental Board of Counsellors Auxiliary Board Members Assistant to the Auxiliary Board Members

  30. Assistant to Auxiliary Board Member Established:June 1973 Commonly referred to as: Assistant Period of service:Very short to a few years

  31. Assistant to Auxiliary Board Member • Role:Assist the Auxiliary Board Member in specific acts of service • Age specific:Can be youth • Number:1000s

  32. Administrative Order The Báb Bahá'u'lláh Abdu'l-Bahá Guardian Universal House of Justice International Teaching Centre Continental Board of Counsellors Auxiliary Board Members Assistant to the Auxiliary Board Members

  33. Institutions of the Rulers Direction & Administration

  34. National Spiritual Assembly 9 members Elected by secret ballot by the delegates from the National Convention every year during Ridván National Committees:Such as the National Teaching Committee, National Youth Committee, etc. Appointed by the National Spiritual Assembly

  35. Regional Councils 9 members Elected by secret ballot by the members of each Local Spiritual Assembly every year

  36. Local Spiritual Assembly 9 members Elected by secret ballot by the members of each locality where more than 9 adult believers reside ever year on the 1st Day of Ridván (21st April) Local Committees:Feast Committee, Holy Day Committee, etc. Appointed by the Local Spiritual Assembly

  37. Present Structure of Bahá'í Administration The Universal House of JusticeSupreme Administrative Body of the Bahá'í Faith And sole recipient of infallible divine guidance ELECTED APPOINTED 1 Agencies: Bahá'í’ International Community, etc. Departments: Secretariat, Research and other departments International Teaching Centre comprises the Hand of the Cause and a number of Counsellors 2 Continental Board of Counsellors National Spiritual Assemblies National Committees Auxiliary Board Members for Propagation & Protection of the Faith Local Spiritual Assemblies It is helpful to use the Shrine of the Greatest Holy Leaf (background image) as a model of the Administrative Order. The dome (1) represents the Universal House of Justice. The pillars (2) symbolize the National Spiritual Assemblies which support the Dome; and the base represents Local Spiritual Assemblies (3) Local Committees Assistants to the Members of the Auxiliary Board 3 Institutions of the RulersDirection & Administration Institutions of the Learned Advice & Encouragement

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