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Name:
Universal House of Justice
Baytu'l-adl-i a'zam
Definition:
The Universal House of Justice is the principle ruling body for members of the Baha'i
religion, who regard its decisions as divinely inspired. The members of the House
of Justice, currently nine, were first elected in 1963 by representatives of all national
Baha'i assemblies. Elections occur again every five years.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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What is Islam?
What is Islam? What do Muslims believe? Where did Islam come from? What is jihad? Find the answers to these questions and more in our Islam FAQ.Who are the Baha'i?
Baha'i is one of several movements which is descended from Islam, but which most Muslims today no longer regard as authentically Islamic.
